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# Kirk Hammett

Kirk Lee Hammett (born November 18, 1962) is the lead guitarist in the band Metallica. Hammett is one of the better-known students of guitar virtuoso and instructor Joe Satriani.

## Quotes

* Basically I just had to say, "Screw everyone around me - from now on I'm just gonna play what I think is important to me and our music." So I gave the big finger to all the current trends in technical wizardry, and just went off and did what I felt was best for the songs.
** Guitar World (March 1992)
* I think heavy metal is therapeutic - it's music that blows the tension away. I think that's why people who have had really bad childhoods are attracted to heavy metal. It allows people to release aggression and tension in a nonviolent way. Also, heavy metal seems to attract all sorts of scruffy, lost animals, strays no one wants.
** Playboy (April 2001)
* Although I’m a lead guitarist, I’d say that a good 95 percent of my time onstage is spent playing rhythm. Consequently, it doesn’t matter how great your lead playing is—if your rhythm work sucks, you’re not gonna go very far. When you’re playing rhythm in a band like Metallica, what your right [picking] hand does is really important. Obviously, what your left hand is doing is pretty darned crucial too, but, as a lot of our riffs involve syncopated open-string notes and relatively simple-to-finger power chords, it’s often the right-hand picking and muting techniques that can make or break a song.
* Cliff was a very smart guy, a reader, very eloquent. I just don't understand why he went, and not one of us.
** Playboy (April 2001)
* [about Nothing Else Matters] James always wanted to be perceived as this guy who is very confident and strong. And for him to write lyrics like that - showing a sensitive side - took a lot of balls.
** Playboy (April 2001)
* And I thought to myself: I actually have a conection to this place, it's part of my musical legacy. [Hammett talking about Scorpions]
** Germany's Radio (November 2016)

## Quotes about Hammett

* Often overshadowed by Metallica's frontman, rhythm guitarist and band leader James Hetfield (more from him in a bit), Hammett might be one of the most underrated guitarists in hard rock/metal history. Hammett doesn't draw too much attention to himself off stage, and is more casual and laid back than other members of the legendary metal outfit. However, when it comes to playing the guitar, Hammett can deliver at a blistering pace without compensating style or flare.
# Ella Thomas

Ella A. Thomas (born 1981) is an Eritrean American actress, model and producer.
# Tom Jones

Sir Thomas John Woodward OBE (born 7 June 1940), known professionally as Tom Jones, is a Welsh singer. Currently 81 years old as of 2021

## Quotes

* When I was younger I got into fights with my brother. Now I’m older, I can’t get into any bother... now if I explode, I’m the one who’s going to die. I’m an old man.
** "Tom Jones: 'I have a temper that frightens me'", Radio Times, 28 April 2012.

### Tom Jones on Sinatra's advice, Chuck Berry's lyrics and the style of Elvis Presley

Tom Jones on Sinatra's advice, Chuck Berry's lyrics and the style of Elvis Presley, 24 April 2012
* Elvis was always over the top. It's funny that in those days people who wanted to look like Elvis would wear leather jackets and jeans, because that's what he wore in his movies. In real life, Elvis never wore denim. He thought they were work clothes. When he had to wear them, when he was driving a truck, he would do but he always loved the way black entertainers dressed. He styled himself on them, because he wanted to be flamboyant. That's why he had that gold lamé suit! He designed his jumpsuits himself. He always said, "If you're going to be a star, you should look like one."
** On Elvis Presley.
* Jerry Lee Lewis, Elvis Presley, Fats Domino, Chuck Berry and Gene Vincent would be my five.
** When asked "Which singers have the greatest voices of all time?"

## External links

* Official website
# Truth Social

Truth Social (also stylized TRUTH Social) is a social media platform by Trump Media & Technology Group (TMTG). Originally, a limited launch was planned on Apple's App Store in November 2021, and a full public launch in 2022.

## Quotes

* $1 billion sends an important message to Big Tech that censorship and political discrimination must end. America is ready for TRUTH Social, a platform that will not discriminate on the basis of political ideology, As our balance sheet expands, TMTG will be in a stronger position to fight back against the tyranny of Big Tech.
** What to Know About Digital World, the Company Funding Trump's New Social Media Platform 'TRUTH Social' Trump said in a statement included in Saturday’s press release.
* We believe the combined company can grow on an incredibly strong foundation, attract top talent, hire top technology providers, and roll out significant advertising and business development campaigns.
** What to Know About Digital World, the Company Funding Trump's New Social Media Platform 'TRUTH Social' Orlando said in a statement.

## See also

* Trump Media & Technology Group
* Donald Trump on social media
* Donald Trump
* Social media

## External links

* Official website
* Authority control: WorldCat search
# Bhagwa Dhwaj

The Bhagwa Dhwaj (Marathi: भगवा ध्वज, romanized: Bhagwā Dhwaj, lit. 'Saffron flag'), also called Kesariya flag (Kesariyā Patākā), is a saffron-colour flag, that served as the flag of the Maratha Empire It was adopted by V.D. Savarkar's w:Akhil Bharat Hindu Mahasabha in 1915 and later by the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh. It is now associated with Hindutva. Double pennant, triangle, or pennant - shaped saffron coloured flags with tassels at its end is also used by Hindus as Bhagwa Dhwaj. Sometimes it also uses Hindu religious symbols like the Om letter or a Hindu Swastika at its center.

## Quotes

* Seeing the Saffron Flag (Bhagwa Dhwaj), the entire history of the nation along with its tradition and culture comes before our eyes. The mind rises and special motivation comes in it. Only this Saffron Flag (Bhagwa Dhwaj) we consider as our Guru, as a symbol of our Tattva i.e. principle. Sangh has regarded the most sacred Bhagwa Dhwaj as the Guru instead of any particular individual. The reason for this being that an individual may be a great person but he cannot remain consistent in his life style nor can he be perfect in all respects. Consequently, instead of making our position awkward by accepting any individual person, we have adopted an inspirational symbol of victory and strength, Bhagwa Dhwaj, as our guru. It represents our history, tradition and supreme sacrifices made for our nation. It is the embodiment of all basic elements of our nationhood.
** K. B. Hedgewar as quoted in
* Bhagwa Dhwaj is not Sangh’s own creation. Nor, it has any intention of creating a separate flag. Sangh has only accepted the Bhagwa Dhwaj, which for thousands of years has been the flag of our Rashtra Dharma. Bhagwa Dhwaj has a long history and tradition and it is an embodiment of Hindu culture.
** K. B. Hedgewar as quoted in
# Nagabhata I

Nagabhata I (r. c. 730 – 760 CE) was the founder of the imperial Gurjara Pratihara dynasty in northern India. He ruled the Avanti (or Malava) region in present-day Madhya Pradesh, from his capital at Ujjain. He may have extended his control over Gurjaradesa, which includes parts of present-day Gujarat and Rajasthan. He repulsed an Arab invasion from Sindh, probably led by Junayd ibn Abd al-Rahman al-Murri or Al Hakam ibn Awana.

## Quotes

* Nag Bhat I, king of the Gurjara Pratihar Empire, was chosen as the leader of the Indian alliance comprising of Rashtrakuta, Guhil, Chalukya, and Gurjar armies to face the enemy. This alliance was between North Indian and South Indian rulers. Vikramaditya II was then the king of the Chalukya dynasty and Bappa Rawal of the Guhils.
** Rawal M. S. & Rawal Y. S. (2019). Saffron swords. Garuda Prakashan.
* Nag Bhat I led an army of 30,000-40,000 men mostly consisting of cavalry and infantry. He was a great military commander and organised his army by dividing his cavalry in parts on the ﬂanks. The battle hardened infantry was positioned in the center with reserve cavalry and possibly war elephants in the back as a rearguard.
** Rawal M. S. & Rawal Y. S. (2019). Saffron swords. Garuda Prakashan.
# Everybody Loves Raymond (season 7)

    Seasons: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 | Main
Everybody Loves Raymond (1996 – 2005) was a long-running CBS sitcom about a successful sports writer Ray Barone, whose oddball family life consists of a fed up wife, overbearing parents (who live across the street), and an older brother with lifelong jealousy of Ray.

## Season 7
### The Plan [7.18]

    (Amy comes into the kitchen in a panic)
    Amy: (hysterical, to Robert) What did you do?
    Robert: (not understanding what's going on) What do you mean?
    Amy: What did you do? The invitations! (She hands Robert one of the offending invitations) My Aunt Lynn got this in the mail! What did you do?"
    Robert: (panicking himself) Oh, my God! This was in the mail?!
    Amy: What did you do?!
    Robert: Nothing. Nothing. This wasn't supposed to go out.
    Debra: (taking the invitation from Robert) Wait a minute, what's the problem? (She finds it, and is equally aghast.) Oh, my God!
    Amy: I know! I couldn't even finish reading it because I heard someone screaming, and then I realized it was me!!!
    Robert: The wedding planner lady was supposed to print it out and you were supposed to look it over--
    Amy: She said you said "send it out"!
    Robert: No, I said print it out!
    Amy: Well, she sent it out!
    Robert: (truly hysterical) OH, MY GOD!!! (Marie comes in, holding an invitation)
    Marie: (hysterical) AMY!!! OH, MY GOD!!!
    Amy: (matching their hysteria) I KNOW!!! OH, MY GOD!!!
    Marie: What happened to it? (Amy points accusingly at Robert)
    Amy: Robert! Robert happened to it!
    Robert: (feebly) It wasn't supposed to go out! (Amy goes over and thrusts the invitation at Robert.)
    Amy: Look at this! Hank N' Pat? N' Pat? They're not hillbillies, Robert! Hank 'N Pat McDougal request the honor of your "presents"--
    Debra: Robert, you spelled "presence" like gifts!
    Robert: (quietly) It wasn't supposed to go out!
    Amy: You even put the wrong date! It's the ninth, not the sixth! People are going to be showing up three days early!
    Debra: And what is this: Attire optional?!
    Amy: It's black tie optional! Attire optional means "maybe naked!" (The horror of it just never ends...) There's going to be nude people! At the church! On a Wednesday!!
    Robert: (quietly strained) It wasn't supposed to go out!
# Chesed

Chesed (חֶסֶד‏) is a word that occurs in the Hebrew Bible. It is variously translated as "lovingkindness", "kindness", "goodness", "mercy" and "steadfast love".

## Quotes
### Hebrew Bible

* כִּי אִם־בְּזֹאת יִתְהַלֵּל הַמִּתְהַלֵּל הַשְׂכֵּל וְיָדֹעַ אוֹתִי כִּי אֲנִי יְהֹוָה עֹשֶׂה חֶסֶד מִשְׁפָּט וּצְדָקָה בָּאָרֶץ כִּי־בְאֵלֶּה חָפַצְתִּי נְאֻם־יְהֹוָה׃
** Jeremiah 9:23 (MT)
** Translation:
*** But let him that glorieth glory in this, that he understandeth and knoweth me, that I am the Lord which exercise lovingkindness, judgment, and righteousness, in the earth: for in these things I delight, saith the Lord.
**** KJV translation
* כִּי חֶסֶד חָפַצְתִּי וְלֹא־זָבַח וְדַעַת אֱלֹהִים מֵעֹלוֹת׃
** Hosea 6:6 (MT)
** Translation:
*** For I desired mercy, and not sacrifice; and the knowledge of God more than burnt offerings.
**** KJV translation
* הִגִּיד לְךָ אָדָם מַה־טּוֹב וּמָה־יְהֹוָה דּוֹרֵשׁ מִמְּךָ כִּי אִם־עֲשׂוֹת מִשְׁפָּט וְאַהֲבַת חֶסֶד וְהַצְנֵעַ לֶכֶת עִם־אֱלֹהֶיךָ׃
** Micah 6:8 (MT)
** Translation:
*** He has told you, O man, what is good; and what does the Lord require of you but to do justice, and to love kindness, and to walk humbly with your God?
**** ESV translation
* חֶסֶד וֶאֱמֶת אַל־יַעַזְבֻךָ קׇשְׁרֵם עַל־גַּרְגְּרוֹתֶיךָ כׇּתְבֵם עַל־לוּחַ לִבֶּךָ׃
** Proverbs 3:3 (MT)
** Translation:
*** Let not mercy and truth forsake thee: bind them about thy neck; write them upon the table of thine heart.
**** KJV translation

### Commentary

* Chesed is a covenantal love, a profound and committed and long-term love, a kind love—but not a romantic love. Among people, it can take the form of charity; from God to human, chesed has qualities of mercy, of grace, and of long-suffering. This kind of love so confounded Miles Coverdale, a sixteenth-century Bible translator in England, that as he worked to translate the Hebrew Scriptures into English, he felt compelled to coin a new word to describe it: loving-kindness.
** Rachel Held Evans: Wholehearted Faith, ch. 5, "Thick Skin, Tender Heart". HarperCollins (2021). ISBN 978-0-06-289447-2.
* God is described over two hundred times in the Old Testament as being חסד‎ "hesed/chesed," a quality God also desires from us: "For I delight in loyalty [hesed] rather than sacrifice" (Hosea 6:6). The Hebrew word hesed is translated as "devoted," "faithful," and "unchanging love."
** Jim Wilder: Renovated: God, Dallas Willard, and the Church That Transforms, ch. 1, "Salvation Is a New Attachment". Shepherd's House (2020). ISBN 978-1-64158-167-7.

## See also

* Agape
* Kindness
* Mercy
# Gertrude F. Rempfer

Gertrude F. Rempfer (1912-2011) was a physics professor at Portland State University who was known for her innovations in electron microscopy and, together with her husband, mathematician Robert Romper, for civil rights activism. Rempfer's contributions in electron microscopy included innovations in instrumentation, improved optics, and expanded applications of electron microscopy to other scientific disciplines. She received the Howard Vollum Award for her innovations, as well as other scientific awards.

## Quotes

* A few words to the young women: When you combine a career with raising a family, the family responsibilities generally rest more heavily on you than on your husband, and you may need to proceed more slowly with your career than you would without a family. This may have its good side in that you can save up some interesting and important things to do after your children have left the nest. However, the responsibilities can often be so heavy as to frustrate a woman's career, and a lack of suitable child-care facilities is a major roadblock. To me it is no mystery why there are not more women in leadership positions in science. It has been mentioned that I am the first woman to receive the Howard Vollum Award, and of course I am very proud to be chosen. But when it is no longer considered unusual for a woman to be so honored or to achieve a position of leadership in public life, then we women will know that we have made it.
** "At Opening Convocation: Words Worth Repeating". rdc.reed.edu. Reed College. Retrieved 24 January 2025.

## External links

* Simple English Wikipedia article about Gertrude F. Rempfer
# Terrence Thomas Prendergast

Terrence Thomas Prendergast (19 February 1944 –) is a Canadian prelate of the Catholic Church who served as the archbishop of the Archdiocese of Ottawa–Cornwall.

## Quotes

* We Jesuits always have to remember that most Catholics are not Jesuits — a fact we tend to overlook sometimes. Our spirituality is not for everyone — perhaps hard to say, but so true. For me, becoming a bishop was a real change, for then I had to recognize the whole spectrum of theologies, spiritualties, ministries and charisms present in the diocese entrusted to me. Through this I came to realize what a great gift doctrine is for the Church, enabling it to be one, holy, and catholic.
** German Communion discussion ‘puzzling’: Ottawa archbishop (25 May 2018) The B.C. Catholic
# Eduardo Nevares

Eduardo Alanis Nevares (February 19, 1954 –) is an American prelate of the Roman Catholic Church who serves as the auxiliary bishop of the Diocese of Phoenix.

## Quotes

* It all begins with the family, That's where all the vocations come from. Priests, sisters, brothers, deacons, we do not come flying down from heaven. We come from families.
** New Phoenix auxiliary bishop learned importance of faith from family (13 October 2010)
* There's no boasting that can happen in the Lord's vineyard. So sometimes young people look at a priest and say, "Oh, he must be an angel." No, we're no angels — angels are only in heaven. We're men doing the very best we can to serve God and to serve His holy people and to fall in love with God and with the people. If you really hear the call of the Lord, be generous because it's a wonderful life. After 34 years as a priest, I can really and honestly say I have no regrets.
** Five years a bishop — Q&A with Bishop Nevares (17 July 2015)
# Camillo Ruini

Camillo Ruini (19 February 1931 –) is an Italian prelate of the Roman Catholic Church who served as an auxiliary bishop of the Diocese of Reggio Emilia and as the president of the Episcopal Conference of Italy.

## Quotes

* In the Eucharist Jesus Christ nourishes us with his Body and his Blood, allowing us to share in the eternal fullness of divine life, allowing us to sit at table with Him at the Supper for which we rejoice for ever with the knowledge and love of God, communion of life with the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit, with the Blessed Virgin Mary and all the Saints, and with all those whom we have loved on this earth and whom Jesus saved with his Cross
** Papal Envoy Cardinal Ruini, opens 24th National Eucharistic Congress: “the Eucharist is the heart of the Church, nourishment for every individual member” (23 May 2005) Fides News Agency
* It's true that we mustn't and don't want to be closed to new contributions, but they have to be contributions that enrich our society, not impoverish it.
** Interview with Angelo Bagnasco (2007)
# Britpop

Britpop was a mid-1990s British-based music culture movement that emphasised Britishness. Musically, Britpop produced bright, catchy alternative rock, in reaction to the darker lyrical themes and soundscapes of the American-led grunge music and Britain's own shoegaze music scene. The movement brought British alternative rock into the mainstream and formed the larger British popular cultural movement, Cool Britannia, which evoked the Swinging Sixties and the British guitar pop of that decade.
Britpop was a phenomenon that highlighted bands emerging from the independent music scene of the early 1990s. Although often seen as a cultural moment rather than a distinct musical genre, its associated bands typically drew inspiration from the British pop music of the 1960s, the glam rock and punk rock of the 1970s, and the indie pop of the 1980s.

## Quotes about Britpop

* Britpop tracks such as Suede's So Young and Sleeper's Delicious used arpeggio-based riffs with a melodic slant.
** Steve Allsworth of MusicRadar (22 June 2015)
* From Reef and Shed Seven to Blur and The Lightning Seeds, the influence of Jimi Hendrix is far-reaching throughout Britpop's short history.
** Steve Allsworth of MusicRadar (22 June 2015)
* Britpop is a direct descendent of the Madchester baggy scene. Droning open strings and funky wah rhythms give you the vibe.
** Steve Allsworth of MusicRadar (22 June 2015)
# Blue note

In jazz and blues, a blue note is a note that—for expressive purposes—is sung or played at a slightly different pitch from standard. Typically the alteration is between a quartertone and a semitone, but this varies depending on the musical context.

## Quotes about the blue note

* The so-called “wrong notes” people might tell you to not play are sometimes the ones that sound amazing against the riff and really make your playing stand out. Take Marty's playing on Megadeth's "Rust In Peace." He is throwing in all kinds of exotic scales and interesting note choices all over the place.
** Dave Reffett of Guitar World (June 1, 2015)
# Persian scale

The Persian scale is a musical scale occasionally found in guitar scale books, along with other scales inspired by Middle Eastern music. It is characterized by the liberal use of half steps (4), augmented seconds (2), and frequent use of chromaticism.

## Quotes

* This scale is cool and has that whole dark Middle Eastern feel to it. It’s got the flat 5 or “tri-tone” in there, which is always great for metal. That’s the interval that Marilyn Manson used on “The Beautiful People” or that Black Sabbath used on [...] “Symptom of the Universe." You can get some crazy-sounding metal riffs out of this scale.
** Dave Reffett of Guitar World (June 1, 2015)
# Gypsy scale

The term Gypsy scale refers to one of several musical scales named after their support of and association with Romani or "Gypsy" music, the latter being considered derogatory.

## Quotes about the Gypsy scale

* This scale is the same as Phrygian dominant except for the natural 7, which this scale has. Any time you are improvising over a chord progression that has major chords that are a half step apart, this scale (as well as the Phrygian dominant) is a good choice. The Gypsy scale is cool to use when you're going for that whole snake-charming, exotic, "magic carpet ride" sound. Blackmore captured it very well on many tunes. “Gates of Babylon” by the Ronnie James Dio-fronted Rainbow is a good example.
** Dave Reffett of Guitar World (June 1, 2015)
# Harmonic minor scale

The harmonic minor scale (or Aeolian ♮7 scale) is a musical scale derived from the natural minor scale, with the minor seventh degree raised by one semitone to a major seventh, creating an augmented second between the sixth and seventh degrees.

## Quotes about the harmonic minor scale

* Harmonic minor is always a very cool choice and a favorite of mine. It’s great to use when you’re improvising or coming up with song ideas and lead parts. So many impressive players have made great use of it in their songs—guys like Uli Jon Roth, Yngwie Malmsteen, Ritchie Blackmore, Steve Vai and many others. Mozart also was a big fan.
** Dave Reffett of Guitar World (June 1, 2015)
# Pentatonic scale

A pentatonic scale is a musical scale with five notes per octave, in contrast to heptatonic scales, which have seven notes per octave (such as the major scale and minor scale).

## Quotes about the pentatonic scale

* Pentatonic is huge in metal for a reason: It sounds good in so many situations. Zakk Wylde, Frank Marino and Dave Mustaine are amazing players who have used it to great effect over the decades.
** Dave Reffett of Guitar World (June 1, 2015)
* In the Western world, we know [the Chinese scale] by its other name: major pentatonic. Bands like the Allman Brothers really dig its sound and use it quite a bit, as well as bluesmen like B.B. King.
** Dave Reffett of Guitar World (June 1, 2015)
# Hungarian minor scale

The Hungarian minor scale, double harmonic minor scale, or Gypsy minor scale is a type of combined musical scale. It is the same as the harmonic minor scale, except that it has a raised fourth scale degree to introduce an additional gap, or augmented second. It is a symmetrical scale with a slightly ambiguous tonal centre, due to the many half steps.

## Quotes about the Hungarian minor scale

* This works well over a minor (major 7) chord. The Hungarian gypsy minor and harmonic minor scales are used on Chris Broderick’s solo on Megadeth's “Head Crusher."
** Dave Reffett of Guitar World (June 1, 2015)
# Phrygian dominant scale

In music, the Phrygian dominant scale (or the Phrygian ♮3 scale) is the actual fifth mode of the harmonic minor scale, the fifth being the dominant. It is also called the harmonic dominant, altered Phrygian scale, dominant flat 2 flat 6 (in jazz), or Freygish scale (also spelled Fraigish). It resembles the Phrygian mode but with a major third, rather than a minor third. The augmented second between its second and third scale degrees gives it an "Arabic" or Middle Eastern feeling to Western listeners.
In the Berklee method, it is known as the Mixolydian ♭9 ♭13 chord scale, a Mixolydian scale with a lowered 9th (2nd) and lowered 13th (6th), used in secondary dominant chord scales for V$^7$/III and V$^7$/VI.

## Quotes about the Phrygian dominant scale

* If you listen to Iron Maiden’s “Powerslave,” you can hear this scale in action.
** Dave Reffett of Guitar World (June 1, 2015)