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Janet Lee, Baroness Lee of Asheridge, PC LLD HonFRA (3 November 1904 – 16 November 1988), known as Jennie Lee, was a Scottish politician. She was a Labour Member of Parliament from a by-election in 1929 until 1931 and from 1945 to 1970. She was Minister for the Arts in Harold Wilson's government of 1964–1970. She played a leading role in the foundation of the Open University working directly with Harold Wilson to establish the principle of open access: Enrolment as a student of the University should be open to everyone … irrespective of educational qualifications, and no formal entrance requirement should be imposed. She was married to the Welsh Labour politician Aneurin Bevan from 1934 until his death in 1960. Early life. She was born in Lochgelly, in Fife, to Euphemia Greig and James Lee. He was a miner who held the post of fire and safety officer. Later he was a hotelier. She had a younger brother, Tommy. She inherited her father's socialist inclinations. Like him she joined the Scottish Independent Labour Party. Her grandfather Michael Lee, born in 1850 to Irish Catholic parents, was a friend of Keir Hardie Education. Lee was educated at Beath High School. The Carnegie Trust, Fife County Council and the Fife Education Authority agreed to pay her university fees. She went to the University of Edinburgh as a student teacher. She later won a bursary to study law. At university she joined the Labour Club, the Edinburgh University Women's Union and the editorial board of the student newspaper. One of her first campaigns was to elect Bertrand Russell as Rector of the University. After graduating initially in 1927 with an MA, an LLB and a teaching certificate, she worked as a teacher in Cowdenbeath. First term as MP. Lee was the Independent Labour Party candidate for North Lanarkshire. She won the 1929 by-election. She was the youngest woman member of the House of Commons. In 1929 women under the age of 30 could not vote.
The Yunnan bush frog ("Gracixalus yunnanensis") is a frog. It lives in Vietnam, Laos, Thailand, and China, in Yunnan Province. The adult male frog is 26.0–34.2 mm long from nose to rear end. The skin of the frog's back is yellow-brown or red-brown in color. The iris of the eye is bronze in color. The male frog has an organ on its neck for making sounds and round, spike-like shapes on the back. This frog lives in evergreen forests. People have seen it between 1678 and 2166 meters above sea level. Scientists think this frog lays eggs in pools of water. Scientists believe this frog is not in danger of dying out because it lives in such a large place. One of the places this frog lives is a protected park: Pu Mat National Park in Vietnam.
Peter Bernstein (born April 10, 1951) is an American movie score composer. Early life. Bernstein was born in New York City to Elmer Bernstein and Pearl Glusman. He was raised Jewish. Personal life. Bernstein married Marilyn Meadows and had a son Joshua Bernstein. They reside in Phoenix, Arizona.
Joseph Stanley Williams (born September 1, 1960) is an American movie score composer and singer-songwriter. He is a lead vocalist in the rock band Toto from 1986 to 1988 and again from 2010 to the present day.
Michael Arnold Kamen (April 15, 1948-November 18, 2003) is an American composer.
Morning Joe is an American morning news talk show. It airs weekdays from 6:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. Eastern Time on the cable news channel MSNBC. It features former US Representative (Independent) Joe Scarborough reporting and discussing the news of the day in a panel format with co-hosts Mika Brzezinski and Willie Geist. It began as a fill-in program after Don Imus' Imus in the Morning was canceled in April 2007.
Jay Ward Productions is an American animation studio. It is based in Costa Mesa, California. It was founded in 1948 by American animator Jay Ward. It is currently headed by Ward's daughter, Tiffany Ward, and granddaughter, vice president Amber Ward.
Gold Coast was the name of a region in West Africa, on the Gulf of Guinea. In Portuguese, it was called Costa do Ouro. Today, it corresponds more or less to the coast of Ghana. It was part of the region of Guinea. The region was discovered and colonized in the 15th century. The names of the countries or colonies show the products that the Europeans would expect to trade there. For the whole region this was Pepper coast, Ivory Coast, Gold Coast and Slave Coast. In 1957, Gold Coast, together with Ashanti, Northern Territories of the Gold Coast and British Togoland became independent, and where named Ghana. The French- part of Togoland became independent as Togo in 1960. In British Togoland, there was a vote, if they wanted to unite with the others. While a majority was in favor, mostly the Ewe people were against it, as they wanted to unite with French Togoland, where other Ewe lived. The so-called Pepper Coast became independent, and formed the stares Liberia , Sierra Leone and parts of Senegal. Ivory coast became independent as Cote d'Ivoire (sometimes still called Ivory Coast). Slave Coast became independent as Togo, Benin and the western part of Nigeria.
Guy Yanai (born August 21, 1977) is an Israeli painter known for his paintings of everyday objects, plants, landscapes, and intimate scenes. He lives and works in both Tel Aviv, Israel, and Marseille, France. Yanai's paintings often convey "romantic symbolism," with titles that can be interpreted visually through shapes, forms, and color. He draws inspiration from novelists, philosophers, and filmmakers such as Marcel Proust, Claude Sautet, and Nietzsche. Life and Career. Yanai was born in Haifa, Israel, on August 21, 1977, to Moshe and Rachel Yanai. His family relocated to Framingham, Massachusetts, in 1984, where he experienced a significant cultural shift, reflected in his art. He moved to New York in 1995 and attended and later the , receiving his MA from Hampshire College in 2000. Yanai returned to Israel in 2001 and established a studio in Tel Aviv. In 2015, Yanai co-founded Yundler Brondino Verlag, an independent publishing company focusing on artists' books and exhibitions, with his second wife, Aurore Chauve. In September 2020, he opened a second studio in Marseille. Artistic Practice. Yanai's paintings are characterized by bold colors, simplified shapes, and flattened depth. He often portrays ordinary objects and spaces, drawing inspiration from his travels worldwide. Influences include photographic and film sources, art history, and personal memories. Masters like Matisse, Picasso, Cy Twombly, and David Hockney have greatly influenced his work. Digital imagery also plays a significant role, reflecting an age of consumerism and commodified goods. Yanai's paintings reflect a sense of rootlessness, influenced by his experiences in various countries. His paintings are executed with narrow, horizontal brushstrokes, creating a deliberate, handmade feel. Some paintings intentionally leave areas of raw canvas, adding tension. Yanai's recent works have gradually unfurled, allowing for a freer tone. Exhibitions. Yanai's recent solo exhibitions have been held at various galleries, including König Galerie (2022), Miles McEn
The Constant is the fourth studio album by American rock band Story of the Year. The album was released on February 16, 2010 through Epitaph Records.
The Kord is a Russian heavy machine gun. It entered service in 1998. It is is used in various countries for military and security purposes. The Kord machine gun is a 12.7mm caliber firearm that can fire up to 600-750 rounds per minute. It has an effective range of up to 2,000 meters and its weight is approximately 25 kg. In addition, it has an air cooling system and can be mounted on different platforms, such as vehicles or tripods.  The Kord machine gun has been used in various conflicts and wars around the world, primarily by the armed forces of Russia and other countries that have acquired it. Some examples of conflicts in which the Kord machine gun has been used include the war in Chechnya, the war in Afghanistan, and the war in Syria.
On April 13, 2024, Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), along with the Popular Mobilization Forces, Hezbollah, and the Houthis, launched attacks on Israel and the Israeli-occupied Golan Heights. Iran named it as Operation True Promise (in Persian: وعده صادق;"va'de-ye sadeq"). They used drones, cruise missiles, and ballistic missiles. These attacks were in response to Israeli bombing of the Iranian consulate in Damascus on April 1. It was the first direct military clash between Iran and Israel in their ongoing conflict. Iran's envoy to the United Nations stated on April 14 that the attacks can be thought as "finished". The United States, United Kingdom, and Jordan helped Israel by using their air forces to intercept Iranian missiles. One person was injured by part of a missile, and 31 others suffered minor injuries. Israeli Forces claimed they intercepted most of the Iranian projectiles.
Vital Signs is a 1990 American romantic comedy-drama movie directed by Marisa Silver and starring Jimmy Smits, Diane Lane, Adrian Pasdar, Jack Gwaltney, Laura San Giacomo, William Devane, Bradley Whitford, Wallace Langham. It was distributed by 20th Century Fox.
"El Dorado" is a 2010 song by English heavy metal band Iron Maiden and is the only single from their 15th studio album "The Final Frontier". It was released as a free download in June 2010. It won a Grammy Award in 2011.
Tony Hawk's Project 8 is a skateboarding video game. It was published by Activision and was developed by Neversoft. It is the eighth game in the "Tony Hawk's" series. It was released on November 7, 2006 for the PlayStation 2, Xbox, and Xbox 360. It was also released on November 17, 2006 for the PlayStation 3 and on November 21, 2006 for the PlayStation Portable. It would be released later in January 2007 for Mobile. In the game, Tony Hawk starts a new skating team called Project 8. The player creates a skater and tries to build their rank by doing objectives while skating around the town. The goal is to get from the starting rank of #200 to become one of the top 8 so they can join Hawk's team. The next gen consoles have a open world free roam where players can skate all around the town. It also features an entirely new game engine. The older gen versions do not have the open world and the levels have to be individually selected. Reception. The game was liked by game critics. Critics said that they liked the graphics, the career mode, and new modes like the Nail the Trick mode. However, they did not like that features were taken out from the last games, that the framerate for the PS3 version had issues, and the creation options for creating a skater were limited. "Tony Hawk's Project 8" won Sports Game of the Year at the 10th Annual Interactive Achievement Awards.
The Rossi Pavilion () is a pavilion on the near the Moyka River in the Mikhailovsky Garden in Saint Petersburg. It was designed by Carlo Rossi in the early 1820s. It was built in 1825, when the garden was being rebuilt. It was built where one of the palaces used to be. That was the Golden Mansion of Peter the Great's wife, Empress Catherine. The palace was removed on the orders of Catherine the Great in 1768. The pavillion was created in the Neoclassical style. It was built to give an area for recreation near the river with a pier where boats could moor. The pavilion went through the Soviet period. As part of this work, a bust of Carlo Rossi was placed in the pavilion.
"Strait Old Line" is a 1983 song by New Zealand art rock band Split Enz and is the leading single from their ninth studio album "Conflicting Emotions". It went to number 42 in Australia and number 15 in New Zealand.
Tony Hawk's Proving Ground is a skateboarding video game. It was published by Activision and was developed by Neversoft. It is the ninth game in the "Tony Hawk's" series. It was also the last game in the series to be made by Neversoft. It was released on October 16, 2007 for the Nintendo DS, PlayStation 2, PlayStation 3, Wii, and Xbox 360. It would be released later in 2008 for Mobile. The game takes place in the United States. In the game, players create their skater and can choose a path to choose from. The styles they can choose from are either Career, Hardcore, and Rigger. The player can choose whether they want to follow the main story or branch off and choose different styles to use. Different levels are opened depending on which path is chosen and which version of the game is being played. Reception. The game was both mixed and liked by game critics. Critics said that they liked the new moves and different skill levels. However, they did not like that the graphics glitched and that the game felt more like an expansion pack rather than an actual game.
The Algemeiner Journal, known informally as The Algemeiner, is a newspaper based in New York City that covers American and international Jewish and Israel-related news. It is widely read by Hasidic Jews. History. Gershon Jacobson, a former reporter for the "New York Herald-Tribune", founded the Yiddish-language "Der Algemeiner Journal" after consulting the Lubavitcher Rebbe Menachem Mendel Schneerson. Annual events and lists. "The Algemeiner" began hosting its "Jewish 100" gala in 2014, an elaboration on its annual dinner. Donald Trump and Melissa Rivers headlined the 2015 event, presenting short speeches and accepting awards for "Algemeiner" recognition of their support of the Jewish people and Israel. "The Algemeiner" unveils its annual "J100" list at a gala, honoring 100 people that have positively influenced Jewish life.
Laryea Kingston (born 7 November 1980) is a Ghanaian former professional footballer. He played either as an attacking midfielder or as a right winger. He was appointed as the Assistant Coach of the Ghana Under 17 National Team on 12 December 2022. Well known as an uncompromising and hard-working player by fellow professionals, he is also known as a no-look passer, he is regarded to be one of the best Ghanaian footballers of all time. Club career. Larry began his football career in 1996 at the age of 16 in Ghana at the Great Olympics club, then went on loan to the Libyan club Al-Ittihad in 2000. But just 4 months later he returned from Libya and in 2001 joins one of the leaders of Ghanaian football, the Hearts of Oak club. Two years later he moved to Israel, where he played for Maccabi Nazareth and Hapoel Tel Aviv until 2004. Kingston then moved to Russia to the Krylya Sovetov club from Samara and helped the team win bronze medals in the Russian Premier League. With his participation, the Samara club also reached the final of the Russian Cup, where, however, it unexpectedly lost to Terek Grozny, where Larry moved in the summer of 2005. However, Terek finished last in the Russian Championship in 2005 and left the Premier League, after which Kingston went on loan to Lokomotiv Moscow for the 2006 season. In the summer of 2006, Larry was disqualified for 6 championship matches for deliberately injuring Dynamo defender Leandro Fernandez. Since the rights to the player belonged to Terek, which was unable to return to the Premier League in 2007, Kingston left the club. Despite an offer from Bolton and interest from Newcastle and Fulham, Kingston moved to Scottish Hearts in January 2007, first on loan, and then signed a permanent contract for 3 years. On August 31, 2010, he moved to the Dutch club Vitesse as a free agent. The contract was signed for 1 year. On July 13, 2011
Tony Hawk's Pro Skater HD is a skateboarding video game. It was published by Activision and was developed by Robomodo. It is a remake of "Tony Hawk's Pro Skater" and "Pro Skater 2". If the DLC was bought, it also included a remake of "Pro Skater 3". It was released on July 18, 2012 for the Xbox 360, August 28, 2012 for the PlayStation 3, and September 18, 2012 for Windows. The game was taken off Steam and other platforms on July 17, 2017. Like in the original games and most games in the series, the player can do skateboarding tricks and grinds to boost their score while skating around the levels. There are also objectives in the game such as getting a certain amount of score from tricks, collecting letters that spell out SKATE, and collecting secret DVDs. Both James Hetfield and Robert Trujillo of Metallica are playable characters that can be unlocked in the game. Reception. The game was given mixed reviews by game critics. Critics said that they liked the online mode and the soundtrack. However, they did not like that there wasn't modes such as the park creator and the ability to play multiplayer in splitscreen.
François Asselineau (born 1957), is a French civil servant and politician. Asslineau was active in Rassemblement pour la France (RPF) and Union for a Popular Movement (UMP) before founding his own party Popular Republican Union (UPR) in 2007. The party is in favor of France withdrawing from the EU, the Eurozone and NATO. Asslineau stood in the presidential election in 2012 and in the presidential election in 2017 where he got 0.92 percent in the first round. François Asselineau is educated at HEC Paris and ENA.
The SkyTrain is the rapid transit (RT) railway system in Metro Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. It is run by TransLink. The trains run on weekdays from 4:48 a.m. until around 1:30 a.m. On weekends, they run on shorter hours during for the Expo and Millennium lines. Construction for the first line of the SkyTrain started on March 1, 1982. It was first opened on December 11, 1985. There are three lines: the Expo, Millennium, and Canada. Along with the lines, there are 53 stations and 6 under construction. The SkyTrain was at one point the longest fully automated driverless system in the world. It is also the longest rapid transit system in Canada. There is an average of 446,400 passenger trips each weekday (as of 2023).
Wat Benchamabophit Dusitvanaram () is a Buddhist temple (Wat) in the Dusit district of Bangkok, Thailand. It is commonly known as the Marble Temple for its elegant architecture crafted from Carrara marble. It is one of the most renowned temples in Bangkok and a significant center for Theravada Buddhism in Thailand. History. Wat Benchamabophit was built in 1899 under the reign of King Chulalongkorn (Rama V) and finished in 1911. It was designed by Prince Naris, the king's half-brother, who combined European neoclassical architecture with indigenous Thai design. Architecture. The temple's design combines elements of both Thai and European styles. The main portion of the temple, known as the ubosot, is constructed in the traditional style of Thai Buddhist temples. It has many layers of curved roofs, each with elaborate carvings on the edges. The walls outside the ubosot are coated in white marble from Carrara, Italy, hence the name Marble Temple. Inside the ubosot, there is a bronze Buddha figure. This statue, known as Phra Buddhajinaraja, portrays Buddha strolling. This statue is highly revered by Thai Buddhists, who commonly meditate and pray in front of it when visiting the temple. Worship and Festivals. Every morning, people who desire to do good deeds, known as merit creators, visit the temple to feed the monks. This occurs between 6:00 and 7:30 in the morning. On Nakhon Pathom, monks stand in a queue with their bowls waiting to receive donations. People donate gifts like curries, rice, lotus buds, incense, toiletries, and other necessities to help the monks. During two key Buddhist holidays, Magha Puja in February and Visakha Puja in May, the temple hosts a spectacular celebration. In the evening, there is a candle-lit procession around the temple called the bot. Many people participate in the procession to commemorate these holidays. Protection. The temple was proposed to UNESCO in 2005 in the expectation of being recognized as a future World Heritage Site.
The Korea Herald () is an English-language daily newspaper started in 1953, in Seoul, South Korea. It is one of the three big English-language daily newspapers in South Korea, along with "" and "Korea JoongAng Daily". The employees are Korean and international writers and editors. They also publish news from the Associated Press. "The Korea Herald" is a member of the . History. "The Korea Herald" started on August 1953, as "The Korean Republic", a 4-page tabloid English-language daily. In August 1965, "The Korean Republic" was renamed "The Korea Herald". In April 1982, the daily international edition of "The Korea Herald" was an 8-page tabloid. In September 1995, the newspaper started its website.
Pope Obumneme Odonwodo (May 7, 1984 – April 10, 2024), also known as Junior Pope, was a Nigerian actor and filmmaker. He started acting in 2006, appearing in the 2007 film Secret Adventures, along with the 2010 film Bitter Generation. Early life and education. Odonwodo was born in Bamenda, Cameroon, on May 7, 1984 to his father Luke Odonwodo who is a part of the Igbo ethnic group, and a Cameroonian mother. He lived in Bamenda with his parents until he moved to Nigeria, for his primary and secondary education. He was the only child of his parents. Described by Isaiah Ogedegbe as "one of the most talented actors in Nigeria", he was popular all over the world and won multiple awards. He was said to have "made a remarkable impact during his lifetime". He was also said to have "touched so many lives". Death. While Pope took part in a movie shoot titled "The Other Side of Life", during a movie location journey his boat capsized in a river accident which initially claimed the lives of three other crew members and later claimed his own life. He died on April 10, 2024, just one month before his 40th birthday. A week later, Nigerian actress Angela Okorie had a public dispute with another Nigerian actor Zubby Michael whom she had described as "a wicked person", because he seemed to have hesitated posting a tribute in honour of the late Junior Pope. Okorie had earlier criticized some of her colleagues for posting "their hypocritical tributes to Junior Pope". Yet, this same set of people "never celebrated Junior Pope while he was alive". According to Isaiah Ogedegbe, the propensity some people have for always posting tributes whenever a person dies underscores the fact that: "Nigerians love celebrating the dead while taking the living for granted". Junior Pope was praised for his exceptional acting ability and was also described as "a man who could act any role he was given very well". Pete Edochie also called him "a gift to the entire world" in
The Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) movies are a series of American superhero movies produced by Marvel Studios based on Marvel Comics characters. It is the most successful movie franchise of all time, having made over $29.8 billion around the world.
Aladdin Sane is the seventh studio album by David Bowie. The album reached number one on the UK albums chart.