Helen McNicollCanadian impressionist painterHelen Galloway McNicollRBA (December 14, ; June 27, ) was a Canadianimpressionist painter. 91;193; She was one of the most notable women artists in Canada in the early twentieth century and achieved considerable success during her decade-long career.
Barack ObamapresentWho Is Barack Obama?Barack Obama was the 44th president of the United States and the first Black commander-in-chief. He served two terms, from until The son of parents from Kenya and Kansas, Obama was born and raised in Hawaii.
Suryakant MandhareIndian actor ()Vaman Tukaram Mandhare () professionally known as Suryakant was an Indian actor and director who worked in Marathi film industry and acted in more than films. 91;193;91;293; Actor and artist Chandrakant Mandare is the elder brother of Suryakant.
Michael JacksonPop divaDate of Birth: Country: USAContent:Early Life and the Jackson 5Pop SuperstarSolo Career and "Thriller"Iconic Performances and "Moonwalk"Philanthropy and ScandalsMarriages and ChildrenLater Years and DeathLegacyEarly Life and the Jackson 5Michael Joseph Jackson, dubbed the "King of Pop," was born in Gary, Indiana, into a musical family. The eighth of ten children, his father, Joseph, was a steelworker and musician, while his mother, Katherine, worked as a saleswoman and played the piano.
Gerd FaltingsBiographyGerd Faltings studied for his doctorate at the University of Münster, being awarded his Ph. in Following the award of his doctorate, Faltings went to the United States where he spent a year doing postdoctoral work as a research fellow at Harvard University in In Faltings returned to Germany, taking up an appointment as professor of mathematics at the University of Wuppertal.
Branko Baletić (pronounced [brǎːŋkɔ bâlɛtit͡ɕ]; born 5 June in Belgrade, Serbia) is a Montenegrin film director and producer. His films include () (producer), () (executive producer), and his most celebrated, Balkan Express (), a comic tale of Serbian bootleggers and thieves during the German occupation in WW2, which remains a milestone of Serbian cinema.
World Famous Personalities Profiles(1) found this document useful (1 vote) viewsThis document provides brief biographies of famous personalities from around the world. It includes details on their backgrounds, accomplishments, and contributions in fields such as politics, science, literature, and more.
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Assistens Kirkegard is a cemetery in Copenhagen, Denmark, which was initially built in the eighteenth century following the outbreak of plague. Copenhagens other cemeteries were unable to cope with the demand for burial plots and thus Assistens Kirkegard was created for this purpose.
Tomoo Inagaki - Commissioned by Yoseido Gallery Tomoo Inagaki, a Japanese artist, also produced small woodblock prints featuring cat designs. These prints were commissioned by the Yoseido Gallery in Tokyo as attachments for their annual Christmas cards sent to clients and friends.
Jerry Leiber and Mike StollerAmerican songwriting and record producing duoLeiber and StollerMike Stoller (left) and Jerry Leiber (right) flanking Elvis Presley on the cover of Leiber and Stoller's joint autobiography, Hound DogGenresOccupation(s)Songwriter and record producer duo (Leiber LyricistStoller composer)Years activeLabelsSpark RecordsJerry LeiberBirth NameJerome Leiber91;193;Born()April 15, Baltimore, Maryland, U. DiedAugust 22, () (aged;78)Los Angeles, California, U.
Barack Obama: Life in Brief Barack Obama was inaugurated as the 44th president of the United States-becoming the first African American to serve in that office-on January 20, The son of a white American mother and a black Kenyan father, Obama grew up in Hawaii. Leaving the state to attend college, he earned degrees from Columbia University and Harvard Law School.
Love Like Poison film by Katell QuillévéréLove Like PoisonFilm posterFrenchUn poison violentDirected byKatell QuillévéréWritten byMariette DésertKatell QuillévéréProduced byJustin TaurandStarringClara AugardeLioMichel GalabruCinematographyTom HarariEdited byThomas MarchandMusic byOlivier MellanoProductioncompaniesLes Films du BélierArte France CinémaDistributed bySophie Dulac DistributionRelease dates14;May;;()32;(Cannes)4;August;;()32;(France)Running time92 minutesCountryFranceLanguageFrenchBudget millionBox office91;193;Love Like Poison (French: Un poison violent, lit. ;'A violent poison') is a French coming-of-age drama film directed by Katell Quillévéré and starring Clara Augarde, Lio and Michel Galabru.
Degree(s): BJ ;65 An Early Start in BroadcastingJudd McIlvain, BJ ;65, has been in radio and TV for 45 years. He was first on TV when he was 12 years old and hosted a show called ;Children;s Digest.
Mansel Stimpson talks to the South African tenor who is making his second Covent Garden appearance within two months;When Colin Lee left his place of birth, Cape Town, and headed for England he was twenty-three years old and not without musical experience. In particular from the age of nine to twelve he had been a member of the Drakensberg Boys Choir and travelling in that capacity to Europe and to the States.
nbsp;A reputation for innovation Nakagawa was the first company in Japan to put thermal paper developed by the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) into practical use as facsimile paper. nbsp; We are a pioneer in the processing of specialty papers such as graphic recording paper, facsimile paper rolls, and mini-printer rolls.
Christopher ColumbusItalian navigator and explorer ()"Cristoforo Colombo" and "Admiral of the Ocean Sea" redirect here. For his direct descendant, see Cristóbal Colón de Carvajal, 18th Duke of Veragua.
Spence Checketts' reality check: Rebuilding his life and career while helping others affected by addiction after DUISALT LAKE CITY - Early on the morning of Monday, February 26, , Spence Checketts was pulled over by a Utah Highway Patrol trooper. Hed been clocked driving mph on the I freeway in the middle of Salt Lake County.
A Tribute to Harro Van BrummelenDigital Commons George Fox University Faculty Publications - College of Education College of Education A Tribute to Harro Van Brummelen Ken Badley George Fox University, kbadley1 John Shortt Follow this and additional works at: Part of the Education Commons Recommended Citation Badley, Ken and Shortt, John, quot;A Tribute to Harro Van Brummelenquot; (). Faculty Publications - College of Education.
Akwasi Sarpong (Dayo ) Before joining the BBC, Dayo as he is popularly called, hosted the fast-past, pressure-driven political talk show News File with a common sense approach. He demonstrated excellent anchoring skills, presenting his listeners with the neatest Saturday political menu.
Natalie PortmanNatalie Portman (born Natalie Hershlag;91;193;91;293;Hebrew: נטע-לי הרשלג91;393;; June 9, )91;493; is an Israeli-American actress and filmmaker. She is most famous for starring in Star Wars Episodes I, II and III as Padme in the early 21st century.
Multilingual Poetry Translation Workshop at Tŷ NewyddThis weekend we will be heading off to Tŷ Newydd Llanystumdwy for a workshop, organised in partnership with Literature Wales and with support from the Arts Council of Wales, which [hellip;]Posted by Nici on 20 November NewsCounterpoint and Ulysses; Shelter at Den Poezie festival in PraguePoets from Wales and Europe had an unforgettable weekend of poetry at the Den Poezie festival in Prague, with two special events featuring the talented poets of our current [hellip;]Coastal Echoes Türkiye CymruWales will be in focus in the Istanbul OffLine Poetry Festival taking place on 31 October ; 2 November with three Welsh poets and artists attending. With the theme ;Water [hellip;]Director of Literature Across Frontiers speaks at a major European conference on literary translation in StrasbourgAlexandra Büchler, director of Literature Across Frontiers and strategic co-director of Wales Literature Exchange spoke at a landmark conference that took place in the European Parliament on morePosted by Nici on 2 October NewsDeveloping Literary Translation in WalesDeveloping Literary Translation in Wales is a new programme supported by the Arts Council of Wales and organised in collaboration with our sister organisation Wales Literature Exchange and partners moreUlysses Shelter e-Anthology 31 launchedWe are pleased to launch an e-anthology presenting the participants in the first year of Ulysses Shelter third cycle Ulysses Shelter is a project coordinated by Sandorf (Croatia) in moreCounterpoint: Narrating Migration from the Periphery as CentreThe project aims at internationalising the careers of emerging artists through cooperation between festivals and explores the diverse aspects of European migration.
By Nick Assinder Political Correspondent, BBC News Website Sir Menzies Campbell may well be remembered as the right Liberal Democrat leader at the wrong time. SIR MENZIES CAMPBELL Age: 66Educated: Hillhead High School, Glasgow; Glasgow University; Stanford University, California Family: MarriedBefore politics: Olympic sprinter, advocateKey quote: "It's not surprising that we should have to raise our game because the political landscape has changed with the advent of David Cameron"What the papers say: "Experienced, statesman-like and well manneredhas huge support among his parliamentary colleagues and is seen by modernisers as a candidate who can hold the party together," The Financial Times.
Ana María PoloCuban-American lawyer and television arbitratorIn this Spanish name, the first or paternal32;surname is Polo32;and the second or maternal family name is González. Ana María PoloPolo in BornAna María Polo González () 11 April (age;65)Havana, CubaOccupationsArbitratortelevision personalitylawyersingerYears;activepresentChildren1Ana María Cristina Polo González (born 11 April ) is a Cuban-American lawyer and television personality, best known as an arbitrator on the Spanish-language court show Caso Cerrado and the Anglophone spin-off counterpart Ana Polo Rules.
Debashish MohantyIndian cricketerNot to be confused with Indian computational biologist,bioinformatician and Scientist Debasisa Mohanty. Full;nameDebasish Sarbeswar MohantyBorn20 July ;() (age;48)Bhubaneswar, Odisha, IndiaHeight6;ft 1;in (;cm)BattingRight-handedBowlingRight-arm fast-mediumRoleBowlerNational sideTest debut32;(cap;)9 August ;v;Sri LankaLast Test19 November ;v;Sri LankaODI debut32;(cap;)13 September ;v;PakistanLast ODI22 July ;v;Sri LankaYearsTeamOdishaSource: ESPNcricinfo, 23 January Debasish (or Debasis) Sarbeswar Mohantypronunciation (born 20 July ) is a former Indian cricketer who played in two Test matches and 45 One Day Internationals between and He was a right-arm medium-fast bowler who coupled pace to his naturally lanky frame.
An Introduction to Sahih al-BukhariAuthor39;s Biography, Recensions and ManuscriptsBy Mustafa al-AzamiTranslation, Notes Appendices: Muntasir Zaman Paperback Pages ISBN: Turath PublishingAbout The BookSahih al-Bukhari is unsurprisingly the most widely recognised book among Muslims after Qur39;an. Curious readers of Bukhari39;s magnum opus are often left with burning questions that lie beyond its contents.
Farai MatsikaFarai MatsikaBornFarai MatsikaOccupationEntrepreneurKnown;forBeing shareholder of Croco MotorsHome;townMufakoseFarai Matsika is a Zimbabwean entrepreneur and business executive. He is a shareholder of Croco Motors in which he holds 30 and Doves Holdings.
RECENT AWARDS:nbsp;Great Master and Honorary memberquot;Italia in Artequot; association. nbsp;Gold International Registerof top modern painters and sculptors.
One Direction Band - Members, Songs and FactsOne Direction, a famous boy band from the UK and Ireland, started in They quickly got lots of fans with their fun pop songs and great shows. The band has Harry Styles, Niall Horan, Liam Payne, Louis Tomlinson, and used to include Zayn Malik.
Perdita FelicienCanadian hurdlerNationalityCanadianBorn () 29 August (age;44)Oshawa, OntarioHeight5;ft 5;in (;m)Weight lb (64;kg)Sport;m hurdlesTurned proRetiredOctober 24, 91;193;Personal best(s);m hurdles: NR, Eugene, Updated on July Perdita Felicien (born August 29, ) is a Canadian retired hurdler. Felicien is the World champion in the metres hurdles and World indoor champion in the 60 metres hurdles.
Samantha RonsonBritish DJ, singer-songwriter (born )Musical artistSamantha Judith Ronson (born 7 August ) is an English DJ, singer, and songwriter. Early lifeRonson was born in Camden, London, England, as the daughter of writer and socialite Ann Dexter-Jones and one-time music executive and real estate entrepreneur Laurence Ronson.
Source : Naseem Al 24 Apr He was born in AD - AH innbsp;Cilkanbsp;(Jeilka), a village located on the Shorenbsp;of Tigris River, in the meeting point of the Syrian, Iraqi and Turkish borderlines, and a part of Ibn-Umar Region (known asnbsp;Cizicirc;ra-Botan [Boutan Island], or Cizre) in Turkey. His father is the known scholar Mulla Ramadan Al-Bouti -may Allahrsquo;s mercy be upon his soul- who had migrated to Damascus after the Islam-opposing procedures imposed by Ataturk.
HusainIndian artist ()Maqbool Fida Husain91;293; (17 September ; 9 June )91;393;91;493; was an Indian painter and film director who painted narrative paintings in a modified Cubist style. 91;593; He was one of the founding members of Bombay Progressive Artists' Group.