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The ancient peoples now called "Celts" spoke a group of languages that had a common origin in the Indo-European language known as Common Celtic or Proto-Celtic.
What time period is this?
pre-history through to the modern period,
What did you find interesting in this article?
Ireland. Then in the 18th century the interest in "primitivism", which led to the idea of the "noble savage", brought a wave of enthusiasm for all things Celtic
Where else does Celtic art come from?
some of Whorf's statements lend themselves to the interpretation that he supported linguistic determinism.
did he actually support linguistic determinism?
suggest that Whorf meant that language completely determined the scope of possible conceptualizations.
what was whorfs greatest accomplishment?
Whorf had been entirely an autodidact in linguistic theory and field methodology,
did he graduate from there
never actually attempted to obtain a degree, satisfying himself with participating in the intellectual community around Sapir.
did he teach there
Whorf took on a central role among Sapir's students and was well respected.
did he receive any awards
they released Lifeforms to critical acclaim. The album featured unconventional use of percussion
Was the album successful?
The album was also a top 10 hit on the UK album chart.
did it have any hit singles?
Despite its length, clocking in at nearly forty minutes and stretched over six parts, the track made the UK top 30,
what is ambience?
These shows marked the evolution of the Kiss FM shows of 1992 and 1993, moving away from DJ sets and into ambient soundscapes,
was the ambient sound successful?
he admits to wanting too much at this time, even though the album was successful;
did they go on tour?
The album received mixed press due to the drastic change in sound which was inspired by Cobain's and Dougan's (separate) travels to India and immersion in spiritualism,
What is an album they released during this period?
. The pair returned in 2002 with "The Isness", a record heavily influenced by 1960s and 1970s psychedelia and released under their alias Amorphous Androgynous.
How did "The Isness" do on the charts?
Three years on, they followed the album with a continuation of the Amorphous Androgynous project, Alice in Ultraland.
What musical style was this album in?
took The Isness' psychedelic experimentation and toned it down, giving the album a singular theme and sound, and replacing the more bizarre moments with funk and ambient interludes.
Did they collaborate with any other artists on this album?
Frenzal Rhomb's Whalley and McDougall worked as Jay and the Doctor on Triple J's breakfast show
Was this popular?
they were asked to perform occasional late night shifts and request segments,
What is Forever Malcolm Young?
The band released Forever Malcolm Young in October 2006 - the title is a conflated reference to the 2005 song "Forever Young"
Was this album popular?
Paramore's song "Decode" was the lead single for the novel-based Twilight film.
What other films?
Another song called "I Caught Myself" is also featured on the film's soundtrack.
What video games did they sing for?
Paramore made its first video game appearance with the song "Pressure" being featured in the console versions of the video game The Sims 2.
Did they do anything else?
In 2007, the band played an acoustic set for the grand opening of a Warped Tour exhibit at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame,
Did they appear with other bands?
In August 2007, Paramore had been featured in television spots on MTV, performing acoustic versions of their songs or acting in short accompaniments to MTV program commercials.
What were their most popular songs?
The Book of Jonah is read every year, in its original Hebrew and in its entirety, on Yom Kippur - the Day of Atonement,
Why is this important?
as the Haftarah at the afternoon mincha prayer.
How else is Jonah importnat?
Teshuva - the ability to repent and be forgiven by God - is a prominent idea in Jewish thought. This concept is developed in the Book of Jonah:
Is this relevant to other teachings?
The Book of Jonah also highlights the sometimes unstable relationship between two religious needs: comfort and truth.
What is significant about this?
Jonah is regarded as a saint by a number of Christian denominations.
why was he regarded as a saint?
His feast day in the Roman Catholic Church is on 21 September, according to the Martyrologium Romanum.
Are there any other interesting aspects about this article?
In Catholicism, the Book of Jonah is also read aloud in its entirety on Maundy Thursday in a Beneventan chant.
what else was special about his views?
Christian theologians have traditionally interpreted Jonah as a type for Jesus Christ.
was there anyone against him?
At some point he developed a miserly persona.
what other characters did he play
Benny set himself up as comedic foil,
where did he perform
his show.
what country
Hollywood
what awards did he receive
becoming a national figure with The Jack Benny Program,
What was the Jack Benny program?
a weekly radio show that ran from 1932 to 1948 on NBC and from 1949 to 1955 on CBS.
did he work with anybody?
Ed Sullivan
What did he do with Ed Sullivan
invited him to guest on his program (1932), and "the agency for Canada Dry ginger ale heard me and offered me a job."
What job did he get?
With Canada Dry ginger ale as a sponsor,
anything else interesting?
With Ted Weems leading the band, Benny stayed on CBS until January 26, 1933.
Did he have a close relationship with Ted Weems?
They made their trek over the Santa Fe Trail to Santa Fe, the capital of Santa Fe de Nuevo Mexico,
did they have problems along the way?
reaching their destination in November 1826. Kit settled in Taos.
why did they travel there?
He went west with a caravan of fur trappers, tending their livestock.
was there any other reasons for traveling the trail?
against his mother's wishes, Kit ran away from his apprenticeship.
why did he run away?
Between 1827 and 1829, Carson worked as cook, translator, and wagon driver in the southwest.
did he have any other jobs?
He also worked at a copper mine near the Gila River in southwestern New Mexico.
Did he enjoy exploring?
In 1845, Carson guided Fremont on their third and last expedition. They went to California and Oregon.
Why did they go on their third expedition?
Fremont made scientific plans, but the expedition appeared to be political in nature.
How was it political?
Fremont may have been working under secret government orders.
What did Carson do when the expedition was complete?
Carson was angry that his friends had been killed. He took an axe and avenged the death of his friends by chopping away at a dead Indian's face.
How were his friends killed?
At Klamath Lake in southern Oregon, Fremont's party was hit in a revenge attack by 15-20 Indians on the night of May 9, 1846.
Was Carson injured in the attack?
Fremont went north to Oregon, though not before instigating the Sacramento River massacre, in which at least 150 Indians were killed in an unprovoked attack.
Was Carson involved in the murders?
Dust to Ashes
Was it a bill board chart?
as a priority upon completion of the Indecision Records 2002 offering Portrait of the Goddess.
Was it a hit?
On November 14, 2011, the band announced that the name of their new record would be called "The Great Fire".
Did they have any hit singles on this album?
On January 3, 2013 the band announced their upcoming tour in Europe would be their last,
What happened?
leading to rumors that the band would be breaking up. This was later confirmed by a post on the band's Facebook page
Was their final tour a success?
Muse's third album, Absolution, produced by Rich Costey, Paul Reeve and John Cornfield was released in September 2003.
How did it rank among its release?
It debuted at number one in the UK and produced Muse's first top-ten hit, "Time Is Running Out", and three top-twenty hits:
Was it platinum or gold?
Absolution was eventually certified gold in the US.
Did they win any awards for the album?
Muse won two MTV Europe awards, including "Best Alternative Act", and a Q Award for "Best Live Act",
Did any DVDs come with the album?
The album features a cover of Anthony Newley and Leslie Bricusse's "Feeling Good", voted in various polls one of the greatest cover versions of all time.
Did either album win any awards?
Origin of Symmetry received positive reviews by critics; NME gave the album 9/10 and wrote:
Did the band tour for either album?
The Naked Civil Servant (1975), Rock Follies (1976-77), Rumpole of the Bailey (1978-92) and Edward and Mrs Simpson (1978).
What were the Euston Films?
At Thames and Euston, Lambert enjoyed the most sustained period of critical and popular success of her career.
What was her most successful project?
In 1976 she was also made responsible for overseeing the work of Euston Films, Thames' subsidiary film production company, at the time best known as the producers of The Sweeney.
What was her next project?
she transferred to Euston full-time as the company's Chief Executive, overseeing productions such as Quatermass (1979), Minder (1979-94) and Widows (1983).
What was he most recent work?
Lambert was Chair of the British Film Institute Production Board from 1981-82.
Anything interesting that sticks out that I should know about her?
November 1982 she left Thames, but remained as chief executive at Euston until leaving in November of the following year to take up her first post in the film industry,
What was her first post?
In 1979 she transferred to Euston full-time as the company's Chief Executive, overseeing productions such as Quatermass (1979), Minder (1979-94) and Widows (1983).
Did she win any notable awards?
In 1956, she entered the television industry as a secretary at Granada Television's press office.
What other work did she do?
Lambert took a job as a shorthand-typist at ABC Television.
What did she do next?
Lambert took a job as a shorthand-typist at ABC Television. She soon became the secretary to the company's Head of Drama and then a production secretary
What television shows did she work on.
a production secretary working on a programme called State Your Case.
What other shows did she work on?
Armchair Theatre and also early episodes of The Avengers,
What other events happened to her?
On 30 November 1958, while Lambert was working as a Production Assistant on Armchair Theatre, an actor died during a broadcast of Underground
How did this effect Verity?
she had to take responsibility for directing the cameras from the studio gallery while director Ted Kotcheff worked with the actors on the studio floor to accommodate the loss.
What happened later in her career?
In 1961, Lambert left ABC, spending a year working as the personal assistant to American television producer David Susskind
Did she ever work for ABC anymore?
Siamese Dream debuted
What did they do that helped them become well known?
due to the popularity of grunge bands such as Nirvana and Pearl Jam, the Smashing Pumpkins were poised for major commercial success.
What was one of their best albums recorded?
Siamese Dream debuted at number ten on the Billboard 200 chart, and sold over four million copies in the U.S. alone.
How many other albums did they release?
In 1994 Virgin released the B-sides/rarities compilation Pisces Iscariot
Did they go on tour during this time period?
relentless touring to support the recordings, including headline slots on the 1994 Lollapalooza tour
Did they perform with other bands?
Corgan left St. Petersburg, Florida, to return to his native city of Chicago, where he took a job in a record store and formed the idea of a new band
Who was the first member to join Corgan?
While working there, he met guitarist James Iha. Adorning themselves with paisley and other psychedelic trappings, the two began writing songs together (
What was the first album released?
After releasing the Lull EP in October 1991 on Caroline Records, the band formally signed with Virgin Records,
Did they release a full-length album with VIrgin after signing?
Corgan entered a deep depression, writing some songs for the upcoming album in the parking garage where he lived at the time.
What was the name of that album?
The group released its first single, "I Am One", in 1990 on local Chicago label Limited Potential. The single sold out
Did they go on tour?
The band supported the album with a tour that included opening for bands such as the Red Hot Chili Peppers, Jane's Addiction, and Guns N' Roses.
Are there any other interesting aspects about this article?
Sunstein is a proponent of judicial minimalism,
What does this mean
arguing that judges should focus primarily on deciding the case at hand,
What else did he mean
avoid making sweeping changes to the law or decisions that have broad-reaching effects.
What view do people take onthat
Some view him as liberal,
Who did he support
Sunstein's public support for George W. Bush's judicial nominees
What where their names
Michael W. McConnell and John G. Roberts,
What else did he support
providing strongly maintained theoretical support for the death penalty.
What did that make people call him
Much of his work also brings behavioral economics to bear on law,
What does that mean
cascades" of faulty information within groups that may ultimately lead to violence. In this article they wrote, "The existence of both domestic and foreign conspiracy theories,
What year was this
2008
What is this in
paper
Who wrote it
Sunstein co-authored a 2008 paper with Adrian Vermeule,
What is the name of the paper
Conspiracy Theories,
What is it about
Government agents (and their allies) might enter chat rooms, online social networks, or even real-space groups
Any other cool facts
attempt to undermine percolating conspiracy theories by raising doubts about their factual premises, causal logic or implications for political action."
What else do they question
They refer, several times, to groups that promote the view that the US Government was responsible or complicit in the September 11 attacks as "extremist groups."
What do they say to this
Solzhenitsyn was born in Kislovodsk, RSFSR (now in Stavropol Krai, Russia).
What was the name of Aleksandr Solzhenitsyn's father ?
Isaakiy Solzhenitsyn,
What was the name of his mother ?
Taisiya Zakharovna
Where did Aleksandr Solzhenitsyn go to school ?
Rostov State University.
What did he study in that University ?
Solzhenitsyn studied mathematics at Rostov State University. At the same time he took correspondence courses from the Moscow Institute of Philosophy, Literature and History,
When did he start writing novels ?
D'Angelo signed a publishing deal with EMI Music in 1991 after catching the attention of record executives
When was brown sugar released
Brown Sugar was released in June 1995.
was it a success?
Although sales were sluggish at first, the album was eventually a hit.
What happened in 1992
R&B top-ten singles "Brown Sugar" and "Cruisin
What happened in 1995
The album debuted at number six on the US Billboard Top R&B Albums chart in the week of July 22, 1995.
was the album given award?
On February 7, 1996, it was certified platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America,
Who did angelo work with
D'Angelo released his third studio album, Black Messiah
Was the album successful?
1,000 downloads were available on Red Bull's 20 Before 15 website.
Were there any notable singles released from the album?
"Sugah Daddy",
Are there any other interesting aspects about this article?
In 2016 Black Messiah won Best R&B Album
What did D'Angelo do in 2015?
In June 2015, D'Angelo confirmed to Rolling Stone that he was working on more material for a new album, calling it "a companion piece" to Black Messiah.
Did he eventually complete the new album?
D'Angelo performed Prince's "Sometimes it Snows in April" on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon in April 2016
Why did he perform a Prince song on The Tonight Show?
touring North America with British rock group Coldplay.
What years did they tour?
the band sold out for three nights in a row in London, partly due to the success of the single.
How was it promoted?
was put on heavy rotation by Los Angeles radio station KROQ-FM
In what other ways was it promoted?
Powderfinger performed "My Happiness" live on the Late Show
Was it promoted elsewhere?
four weeks of airplay on German music video program Viva II,
Is there any fascinating about the tour or promotion?
first Powderfinger song to appear on a Billboard chart.
What number did it reach on the chart?
The lyrics for "My Happiness" were written by Bernard Fanning, Powderfinger's lead singer and songwriter. The rest of the band are co-credited with Fanning for composing the track.
What was the inspiration for the song ?
The song describes feelings of love and separation;
What is related to a specific event ?
The extensive time spent touring took its toll on the band, and it was on the back of this that Fanning wrote "My Happiness".
When the song was recorded ?
Much of Fanning's writing is inspired by non-rock music, and "My Happiness" is no exception.
What kind of music inspired "My Happiness"?
Gospel and soul music
What does Fanning think of the song ?
he expressed confusion at its being considered a romantic song.
Besides music any other sources of inspiration for "My Happiness"?
At age 14, Maeda became a member of AKB48's first group, Team A,
How long did Maeda last in this group?
On March 25, 2012, during an AKB48 Concert at the Saitama Super Arena, Maeda announced that she would leave the group.
What did she do after she left the group?
student from University of Tokyo
What are some of the songs of the group?
It was met with commercial success in Japan, debuting at number 1 on the Oricon Charts
Did she quit singing while she was still young?
MC5 quickly earned a reputation for their high-energy live performances and had a sizeable local following, regularly drawing sellout audiences of 1000 or more.
where did they play in detroit?
Danny Fields of Elektra Records came to Detroit to see MC5.
Did they get a record contract from Elektra Records?
Fields was so impressed that he ended up offering contracts to both bands in September 1968.
what were the two bands?
They were the first hard rock groups signed to the fledgling Elektra.
did they release an album?
MC5 became the leading band in a burgeoning hard rock scene, serving as mentors to fellow South-Eastern Michigan bands
did they mentor anybody who made it big?
The origins of MC5 can be traced to the friendship between guitarists Wayne Kramer and Fred Smith.
When did they start together?
1964,
What was the improvement they made afterwards?
Kramer felt they needed a manager,
Did they eventually get a manager?
Rob Derminer, a few years older than the others, and deeply involved in Detroit's hipster and left-wing political scenes.
What was the manager's contribution to the success of the group?
The music also reflected Smith and Kramer's increasing interest in free jazz
Why was he interested in free Jazz?
the guitarists were inspired by the likes of Albert Ayler, Archie Shepp, Sun Ra and late period John Coltrane,
Which other names were worth mentioning in the course of their early years?
Latour shifted his research interests to focus on laboratory scientists.
what book did he write
publication of Laboratory Life: the Social Construction of Scientific Facts
what year did he write the book
1979
did he have help
co-author Steve Woolgar.
what was the book about
In the book, the authors undertake an ethnographic study of a neuroendocrinology research laboratory at the Salk Institute.
did he have supportors
Gross and Leavitt argue that Latour's position becomes absurd when applied to non-scientific contexts:
did he have more critics
John Searle argues that Latour's "extreme social constructivist" position is seriously flawed on several points, and furthermore has inadvertently "comical results."
what other findings did he have
In 1897, Rasputin developed a renewed interest in religion, and left Pokrovskoye to go on a pilgrimage.
where did he pilgrimage?
Rasputin had undertaken earlier, shorter pilgrimages to the Holy Znamensky Monastery at Abalak and to Tobolsk's cathedral,
did he go with anyone?
his decision "could only have been occasioned by some sort of emotional or spiritual crisis.
Are there any other interesting aspects about this article?
It was rumored that female followers were ceremonially washing him before each meeting,
did he have any haters?
meetings were the subject of some suspicion and hostility from the village priest and other villagers.
did they ever attack him?
Word of Rasputin's activity and charisma began to spread in Siberia during the early 1900s.
how old was he when word spread?
he won over the father superior of the Seven Lakes Monastery outside Kazan, as well as a local church officials Archimandrite Andrei and Bishop Chrysthanos,
what were their beliefs?
Rasputin first met the Tsar on November 1, 1905, at the Peterhof Palace.
how did the meeting go?
September 29, 1923
Are there any other interesting aspects about this article?
became the starting left fielder the following season.
Did he play any other position?
left field
Is there any notable games during his career?
Early in the 1925 season Wilson hit the longest home run on record at Ebbets Field against the Brooklyn Robins,
Does he have any other records?
He ended the season with a .295 average, 10 home runs, and 57 runs batted in (RBIs)
When did he retire?
During the 1925 World Series -- between the Senators and the Pittsburgh Pirates -- Wilson's son, Robert, was born.
Did he have any notable losses?
Ellwood City, north of Pittsburgh. His mother, Jennie Kaughn, 16, was an unemployed drifter from Philadelphia; his father, Robert Wilson, 24, was a steel worker.
did he stay in Ellwood City his whole childhood?
In 1921 Wilson moved to Martinsburg, West Virginia, to join the Martinsburg Mountaineers of the Class "D" Blue Ridge League.
how long did he stay in West Virginia?
In 1922 he met Virginia Riddleburger, a 34-year-old office clerk; they married the following year.
What was his minor leagues like?
In 1923, playing for the "B" division Portsmouth Truckers, he led the Virginia League in hitting with a .388 batting average.
did he play for them long?
Late in the season, New York Giants manager John McGraw purchased his contract from Portsmouth for $10,500.
How long did he play for the New York Giants?
Although only five feet six inches tall, he weighed 195 pounds with an 18-inch neck, and feet that fit into size-five-and-one-half shoes.
any other interesting fact about the article?
Watt retired in 1800, the same year that his fundamental patent and partnership with Boulton expired.
Why did he retire?
He and his second wife travelled to France and Germany,
What else did they do after he retired?
he purchased an estate in mid-Wales at Doldowlod House, one mile south of Llanwrthwl, which he much improved.
Did they travel anymore?
In 1816 he took a trip on the paddle-steamer Comet,
Did they accomplish anything after retirement?
He proposed, for example, a method for constructing a flexible pipe to be used for pumping water under the Clyde at Glasgow.
Did the proposal pull through?
he invented and constructed several machines for copying sculptures and medallions
Did he ever win any awards for his inventions?
He maintained his interest in civil engineering and was a consultant on several significant projects.
What were some of those projects?
He proposed, for example, a method for constructing a flexible pipe to be used for pumping water
Did he do anything else in his later years?
The Iberians produced sculpture in stone and bronze,
What kind of tools did they use?
The Iberian polytheistic religion was influenced by the Greek and Phoenician practices,
What influenced the Iberians art?
the Greeks and Phoenicians, and other cultures such as Assyrian, Hittite and Egyptian influences.
How did they influence the Iberian art?
depictions of sphinxes and lions bear a resemblance to eastern Mediterranean mythological creatures.
What influenced the Iberian's religion?
The Iberian polytheistic religion was influenced by the Greek and Phoenician practices,
Did the Iberians go to a temple to practice religion?