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The Bible of Borso d'Este or Bibbia di Borso d’Este is a famous illuminated Latin Bible from the Renaissance period in the history of Europe. It was made in 1455-61 for Borso d'Este, the Duke of Ferrara. It has more than 600 pages and more than 1000 small paintings. It has many pictures of plants and animals as well as pictures showing life in the fifteenth century, including pictures of music and dance. In 1937 the Bible of Borso d'Este was reproduced in a limited edition by Bestetti Edizioni d'Arte which today has a high auction value considered as a work of art. Style. Northern Italy had a tradition of miniature painting for many years. The French Bible of Niccolò III was painted in this tradition. It was a model for Borso's miniatures. Niccolò's Bible was written in 1434. It is now in the Vatican. History. The Bible of Borso d'Este was made between 1455 and 1461. A group of artists made the drawings. Taddeo Crivelli and Franco dei Russi were the leaders of the artists. Other artists were Girolamo da Cremona, Marco dell’Avogadro, and Giorgio d’Alemagna. Pietro Paolo Marone, a scribe from Bologna, did the writing. In 1598, the Estense family moved to Modena, after the Pope took control of Ferrara. They took the Bible with them to Modena. In 1859, the city of Modena became part of Italy, and Francesco V d’Austria-Este went to Vienna with the Bible. In 1923, Giovanni Treccani degli Alfieri bought the Bible in a Paris bookstore. He returned the Bible to the Biblioteca Estense in Modena, Italy. The Bible of Borso d'Este is now in the Biblioteca Estense (Este Library) in the Palazzo dei Musei, a museum and art gallery. The museum building was originally a poorhouse called Grande Albergo dei Poveri, built from 1767 to 1771. In 1788 the building became an art gallery. In 1883, the government got the building. The Bible of Borso d'Este is one of the most famous books in the museum.
"Purple Rain" is a pop and rock song by the musician Prince. The song is from the 1984 album of the same name. It was the third single off that album. On the "Billboard" Hot 100, the album reached #2 for two weeks. It was certified as Gold by the Recording Industry Association of America. One million copies were shipped in the United States. Prince won an Academy Award for Best Original Song Score for "Purple Rain". The original version is eight minutes/forty five seconds long. The song was shortened to four minutes before it was released as a single.
"When Doves Cry" is a 1984 rock–pop ballad from the musician Prince. It was the lead single off his 1984 album "Purple Rain". It was a worldwide hit. It was also his first American #1 hit song. It topped the charts for five weeks. According to "Billboard" magazine, "When Doves Cry" was the top selling single of the year. It was certified as Platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America. Over two million copies were shipped in the United States. The song is one of Prince's signature songs.
Lopburi () is a province in the central region of Thailand. It is good farming land. Lopburi has a long history. It was first called La-vo. Lopburi was settled during the Bronze Age. The Khmer expanded their power in the area during the 10th century and ruled from the town of La-vo. Many historical structures, artifacts, and prehistoric settlements have been discovered. The administration of Lopburi is divided into 11 districts and 124 sub-districts. History. Known as Lavo during much of its history, Lopburi probably dates to prehistoric times. The name Lavo originated in the Dvaravati period (6th–11th century CE). The Khmer Empirewould build many impressive temples in the city during its rule. In 1856, King Mongkut of the Chakri dynasty ordered King Narai's palace to be renovated. The city finally regained its importance in 1938, when Field Marshal Plaek Phibunsongkhram chose Lopburi to be the largest military base in Thailand. Geography. Lopburi is on the east side of the Chao Phraya River valley. It is between the Lopburi River and Pa Sak Rivers. Most of the land is mixed plains and hills. Tourism. Sights. Structures built during the reign of King Rama IV include: Phiman Mongkut Pavilion (หมู่พระที่นั่งพิมานมงกุฎ) was constructed at the command of King Rama IV in 1862 as his private residence when he came to renovate Lopburi.  Phra Prathiap Buildings (หมู่ตึกพระประเทียบ) Composed of two single storey buildings and a group of eight two-storey brick buildings, constructed for being residential quarters for court officials who attended King Rama V when he visited Lopburi. Thim Dap or Royal Guards Residence (ทิมดาบ หรือที่พักขอ
Nakhon Nayok () is one of the central provinces ("changwat") of Thailand. The word "nakhon" comes from the Sanskrit word "nagara". Geography. The highest mountain in the province is in the northern part. The mountain is tall. The main river of the province is the Nakhon Nayok River.  History. The city of Nakhon Nayok dates back to the Dvaravati Kingdom, probably founded in the 11th century. Ruins from this time are visible at Mueang Boran Dong Lakhon south of the modern city. It was originally named "Mueang" Lablae. The name Nakhon Nayok was assigned to it in 1350, when it became a garrison town of the Ayutthaya kingdom protecting the eastern boundary. On 1 January 1943, the government downgraded Nakhon Nayok Province and combined it with Prachinburi Province, except for Ban Na district which became part of Saraburi Province. On 9 May 1946 the province was re-established. Tourism. Sights. San Lak Mueang (City Pillar Shrine) (ศาลหลักเมือง) at one time it was a shrine housing a 1-metre wooden column topped with a carving in the form of a lotus bud, near the Old City Wall. Chulachomklao Royal Military Academy (โรงเรียนนายร้อยพระจุลจอมเกล้า) It is a training centre for Thai military cadets. Attractions in the Chulachomkloa Royal Military Academy include: Namtok Sarika (น้ำตกสาริกา) is the most famous waterfall of Nakhon Nayok. The waterfall cascades down 9 levels Lan Rak Falls or Tat Hin Kong Falls (น้ำตกลานรักหรือน้ำตกตาดหินกอง) waterfall  Wang Takhrai (วังตะไคร้) is filled
Nakhon Pathom () is one of the central provinces ("changwat") of Thailand. The province is known for its many fruit orchards. Nakhon Pathom is a small province. It is from Bangkok. History. The name comes from the Pali words "Nagara Pathama", meaning "first city". Nakhon Pathom is often referred to as Thailand's oldest city. Due to sedimentation from the Chao Phraya River, the coast line moved much farther to sea. Major settlement of the province included emigration beginning in the reign of King Rama II, The province includes industrial zones, major university towns, government offices relocated from Bangkok and agricultural and transport hubs. Tourism. Interesting Places. Wat Phra Pathom Chedi Ratchaworamahaviharn is one of the main royal temples. Belonging to this temple is the Phra Pathom Chedi, one of the tallest pagodas in the world. Suan Sam Pran is a big garden. Nearby is the Sam Pran Crocodile farm, which includes a zoo and has elephant and crocodile shows. The Jesada Technik Museum is on the eastern edge of Nakhon Chai Si and has a large collection of old cars, trucks, and planes. Wat Phra Pathom Chedi Ratchavoramahaviharn () is a first class royal monastery. Nakhon Pathom Palace () Royal palace Phrabat Somdej Phra Monkut Klao Chaoyuhua Museum (Sanam Chan Palace) () The palace was constructed by command of King Rama VI in the year 1907. Phra Tamnak Chali Monkol-asna () This 2-storey building is of European architecture Ya-Lei Monument () The dog, Ya-Lei, was very close to the heart of King Rama VI. The king was very fond of Ya-Lei, so much so that Ya-Lei was envied, and was later shot by an envious person. King Rama VI was much saddened when Ya-Le died and commanded that a copper statue of Ya-Lei be cast and placed on a pedestal in front of Phra Tamnak Chali Mon
Hans-Jochen Vogel (3 February 1926 – 26 July 2020) was a German politician. Vogel was born in Göttingen. In December 1972, Chancellor Willy Brandt made Vogel Minister for Regional Planning, Building, and Urban Development. Brandt's successor, Helmut Schmidt, made him Minister of Justice in 1974. From 1987 to 1991, Vogel was also the Leader of the Social Democratic Party. He was an MP in the "Bundestag" until 1994. He was the mayor of Munich from 1960 through 1972 and served as Mayor of Berlin in 1981. Vogel died of Parkinson's disease-related problems on 26 July 2020 in Munich, aged 94.
Georg Kronawitter (21 April 1928 - 28 April 2016) was a German politician. He was a member of the SPD. He was mayor of Munich from 1972 to 1978 and from 1984 to 1993. He joined the SPD in 1961 and was elected to the Landtag of Bavaria in 1966. In the 1972 local elections, he was elected Mayor of Munich with 55.9 percent of the votes. Kronawitter was born in Oberthann, a part of Schweitenkirchen, in the district of Pfaffenhofen. He died in Munich, aged 88.
The Academy Award for Best Original Song is one of the awards given every year by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences (AMPAS). It is given to the songwriters who write the best original song specifically for a movie. Only songs that are "original and written specifically for the motion picture" can win. The award category was first given at the 7th Academy Awards. That ceremony was for 1934 movies. Nominations are made by Academy members who are songwriters and composers. All Academy members vote for the winner.
Camp David is an official residence of the President of the United States. It is northwest of Washington D.C., in Catoctin Mountain park. Staffing is provided by the U.S. Navy and the U.S. Marine Corps. Its official name is Naval Support Facility Thurmont. History. President Franklin D. Roosevelt had it built to escape the hot summers in Washington, D.C. At the time he called it "Shangri-La. In 1953 President Dwight D. Eisenhower renamed it Camp David after his grandson David Eisenhower. During the presidency of Jimmy Carter, The Camp David Accords were signed by Egyptian President Anwar El Sadat and Israeli Prime Minister Menachem Begin on 17 September 1978. This followed twelve days of secret meetings at Camp David.
Tiruchirapalli district is one of the 32 districts of Tamil Nadu. The district's capital, Tiruchirappalli, is one of the largest in Tamil Nadu. It is located along the Kaveri River. The district's old name is Trichinopoly. It is in the heart region of the state. The area of the district is 4,404 square kilometers. The population of the district is 27,22,290.
Changi Airport Station (CG2) is an MRT Station in Singapore. It is along the East West MRT Line Changi Airport branch. The station is located in Singapore Changi Airport. It is one of the few stations on the MRT to have the faregates on the same level as the platform. The station opened on 8 February 2002. The former code was E14, later renumbered to EW29 after the system map revamp. The code is now used for Joo Koon MRT Station. Following Stations. Previous: Expo (CG1/DT35)&lt;br&gt;Next: Terminus
Marsiling MRT station (NS8) is an above-ground Mass Rapid Transit (MRT) station on the North South Line in Woodlands, Singapore. It opened on 10 February 1996. It was first named Woodlands West Station. Former Codes. From 1996-2001 the code for Marsiling Station was N18.
Grenoble School of Management is a European higher studies establishment. The school is in 2 places, in Grenoble and in Paris. It has been created in 1984. GEM is specialist in the fields of economics, social sciences and management.
The Branch MRT Line was the third line of the Mass Rapid Transit (MRT) network in Singapore.  The 6.5-km line and three of the four stations on it opened in March 1990. Trains ran as a branch line of the East West Line. The trip from one end of this line to the other took about ten minutes. The line used six-car Kawasaki Heavy Industries C151 and Siemens C651 trains as its rolling stock. In February 1996, the North South Line was extended to Woodlands. The Branch MRT Line was merged into the North South MRT Line.
Bukit Panjang Station (BP6/DT1) is an MRT Station in Singapore. It is along the Bukit Panjang LRT Line and Downtown MRT Line. It is located at the boundary of Bukit Panjang, Bukit Batok, and Choa Chu Kang planning areas. It is the terminus station for the Downtown MRT Line. It is one of the stations that is not connected to Downtown line. The station transit area is public. One has to use the paid linkway and another one had a prominent shopping mall to take a rest - Bukit Panjang Plaza. Formerly the station was called Petir MRT Station. Due to confusion, the name was changed to Bukit Panjang MRT Station in 2009. History. This station was opened on 6 November 1999, as a LRT station. The former code was A6 until 2001. Later on, on 27 December 2015, the Downtown Line opened. On 21 November 2017, cash top ups are no longer accepted at the Passenger Service Centre at this station.
Tanah Merah Station (EW4/CG) is an MRT Station in Bedok, Singapore. It is along the East West MRT Line.  The station is situated between Simei and Bedok. It is a cross-platform interchange for trains heading towards Changi Airport. Passengers going to Expo or Changi Airport may board the train from platforms C and D. Similar to other stations on the eastern section of the East West Line, the station's design consists of white-washed walls, curved pillars and a dome-shaped ceiling. Exclusive to this station, there is a glass roof running along the middle of the station. Tanah Merah MRT is also officially assigned the station code "CG", to differentiate the station's operations on the Main Line and the Changi Airport Branch Line. History. The station was originally not going to be open with the rest of the East West Line in between 1988 and 1989 as there were only private houses surrounding it, but increasing pressure from Members of Parliament and the public forced SMRT to open this station. When it opened on 4 November 1989, the demand was extremely stagnant, with only private houses, Bedok South housing estates and Fengshan housing estates to cater to. The demand increased when Singapore Expo and the MRT line to Changi Airport opened. The addition of a new platform was announced by Land Transport Authority on 25 August 2014 to allow trains to arrive and depart at shorter intervals and an improvement in waiting times with the enhancements. On 26 October 2016, the Land Transport Authority awarded the civil contract to Lum Chang Building Contractors Pte. Ltd. to build a new platform at Tanah Merah Station and viaducts for a contract sum of S$325 million. In addition to the new platforms, the existing East-West Line tracks will be extended to connect the line to the new four-in-one East Coast Integrated Depot at Changi. When completed in 2024, it will be the second station to have triple island platforms after Jurong East.
The Sengkang LRT Line is a LRT line in Sengkang, Singapore. The 10.7 km line partially opened on 18 January 2003.  Trains operating on the line are Mitsubishi Crystal Movers. Stations. Sengkang , interchange with the North East Line Compassvale  Rumbia  Bakau  Kangkar  Ranggung  Cheng Lim  Farmway  Kupang  Thanggam  Fernvale  Layar  Tongkang  Renjong
Lonnie McIntosh (July 18, 1941 – April 21, 2016), known by his stage name, Lonnie Mack, was an American rock, blues, and country singer-guitarist. As a featured artist, his recording career lasted from 1963 to 1990. He remained active as a performer into the early 2000s.  Mack is also called one of the finer "blue-eyed soul" singers of his era. Mack died of natural causes in Smithville, Tennessee on April 21, 2016, aged 74. He was buried at his hometown in Aurora, Indiana near the Ohio River.
Leandro "Gato" Barbieri (28 November 1932 – 2 April 2016) was an Argentine jazz tenor saxophonist and composer. He became famous during the free jazz movement in the 1960s. He was known for his Latin jazz recordings of the 1970s. His nickname, Gato, is Spanish for "cat". Barbieri died of pneumonia in New York City on 2 April 2016 at the age of 83.
Erik Bauersfeld (28 June 1922 – 3 April 2016) was an American radio dramatist and voice actor. He was known for his roles as Admiral Ackbar and Bib Fortuna in the third movie of the original Star Wars trilogy, "Return of the Jedi" (1983). He reprised his role as the voice of Admiral Ackbar in "" (2015). Bauersfeld died at his home in Berkeley, California, on 3 April 2016, at the age of 93.
Donald Harvey Francks (February 28, 1932 – April 3, 2016), also known as Iron Buffalo, was a Canadian actor, vocalist and jazz musician. Francks's acting career began with CBC Television as a regular on "Burns Chuckwagon from the Stampede Corral" (1955-55) and "Riding High" (1955), then in the drama "The Fast Ones" (1959). In 1957 he had a part in the American series "The Adventures of Tugboat Annie".  Francks was the first actor to voice the role of Boba Fett, a Mandalorian bounty hunter in "Star Wars Holiday Special" and reprised the role in an episode of "". He voiced several characters in "Inspector Gadget" along with his daughter, Cree Summer, who voiced Penny during the first season of the show. Francks died on April 3, 2016 from lung cancer in Toronto, Ontario at the age of 84.
Lars Erik Einar Gustavsson (17 May 1936 – 2 April 2016) was a Swedish poet, novelist and scholar. He was born in Västerås, Sweden.  Since the late 1950s he has produced poetry, novels, short stories, critical essays, and editorials. He earned international fame as a Swedish writer with literary awards such as the "Prix International Charles Veillon des Essais" in 1983, the "Heinrich Steffens Preis" in 1986, "Una Vita per la Litteratura" in 1989, a John Simon Guggenheim Memorial Foundation Fellowship for poetry in 1994, and several others. He has been nominated for the Nobel Prize in Literature. Gustavsson died at the age of 79 on 3 April 2016 in Stockholm.
Rowley Habib (24 April 1933 – 3 April 2016), also known as Rore Hapipi, was a New Zealand poet, playwright, and writer of short stories and television scripts. In short story writing, from 1956 to 1971 Habib was a regular contributor to "Te Ao Hou The New World", a magazine for Māori. In 1984, Habib was awarded the Katherine Mansfield Menton Fellowship. In 2013, Creative New Zealand awarded him a Ngā Tohu a Tā Kingi Ihaka Te Waka Toi Award in recognition of his lifetime of service to Māori arts, describing his play "Death of the Land" as a "landmark in the development of Māori theatre." Habib died on 3 April 2016, aged 82.
Martin Lampkin (28 December 1950 – 2 April 2016) was an English professional motorcycle competitor. He competed in many of off-road motorcycle events, but specialized in observed trials competitions. He won the inaugural FIM Trial World Championship held in 1975. Lampkin is the father of twelve-time trials world champion Dougie Lampkin.
Zorana "Lola" Novaković (born 25 April 1935) was a Serbian singer. She was popular during the 1960s and the 1970s. She was born in Belgrade, Yugoslavia.  Early life. Zorana Novaković was born on April 25 1935 in Belgrade, Serbia. Her father, Lukas, was a manufacturer for the Smith &amp; Wesson gun company, and had served in World War One for Serbia as a corporal. Her mother, Henrietta, was a seamstress. The family earned little income and relied heavily on Lukas' manufacturing job. They moved to Banja Luka in June 1939, when Lola was 4 years old. When Germany invaded Yugoslavia in 1941, Lukas was again conscripted by the army, again as a corporal. However, the Yugoslavian army was quickly defeated by the Germans, and Banja Luka was taken by the Nazis. The Novaković household did not have Jewish ancestry, and was not subject to the anti-Semitic laws of Nazi Germany and its puppetsas a result. However, Banja Luka was terribly damaged in the war, and the Novaković family returned to their empty residence in Belgrade, which was significantly less damaged than Banja Luka. Lola had quickly developed musical talents during the war period. Often, she would sing Yugoslav folk songs, to the delight of her parents. Her voice was described as: After the war had ended and Yugoslav was placed under Soviet control, Lola was signed up on a record label after a good performance at a talent show in October 1945, finishing first. This was where her musical career began. Career. She was known for having represented FPR Yugoslavia at Eurovision Song Contest in 1962 where she finished fourth. In 1962, she starred in "Šeki snima, pazi se", a full-length comedy movie. Death. She died a few weeks before her 81st birthday on 3 April 2016.
Meghan Wren, better known by her stage name Amber Rayne (September 19, 1984 – April 2, 2016), was an American pornographic actress. Rayne entered the adult movie industry in 2005. In April 2015, she announced her official retirement from adult films. Rayne was born in Detroit, Michigan and raised in Northern California. Rayne was a non-Hodgkin lymphoma and uterine cancer survivor. Rayne collapsed and died at her home in Los Angeles on April 2, 2016, aged 31. Results of an autopsy and toxicology report are pending. Her cause of death was caused by an accidental drug overdose through the consumption of a combination of cocaine and alcohol.
Gétatchèw Mèkurya (Amharic: ጌታቸው መኩሪያ) (14 March 1935 – 4 April 2016) was an Ethiopian jazz saxophonist. Mekurya reached an international audience when his album "Negus of Ethiopian Sax" was re-released as part of the Ethiopiques CD series. Mekurya's playing style has been compared to free jazz. Mekurya died in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia from a leg infection caused by diabetes on 4 April 2016, aged 81.
George L. Radosevich (January 25, 1928 – April 4, 2016) was an American football defensive back. He played for the Baltimore Colts from 1954 through 1956. He played college football at the University of Pittsburgh. He was born in Brentwood, Pennsylvania. Radosevich died of congestive heart failure on April 4, 2016 in Anderson, South Carolina, aged 88.
Abe Segal (23 October 1930 – 4 April 2016) was a South African tennis player. He was born in Johannesburg, South Africa. During the 1950s and 1960s, he was the doubles partner of Gordon Forbes. Together, they were thought of as one of the best doubles teams in the world. Career. Due to South Africa's policy of Apartheid, Alex Metreveli and István Gulyás both refused to compete in the 1964 Wimbledon against Segal, a white South African. This created the International Lawn Tennis Federation to pass a resolution prohibiting racial discrimination and dropping out of the tournament except due to "health or bereavement" In 1951 he won the singles title at the Irish Open defeating Guy Jackson in the final in straight sets. He played for the South African Davis Cup team in 19 ties in the years 1955, 57, 59, 61-65 and compiled a record of 24 wins and 14 losses. After retiring from tennis, Segal worked on painting. In 2008 he published a memoir titled "Hey Big Boy!". Death. Segal died of cancer on 4 April 2016 in Cape Town, South Africa at the age of 85.
Zyta Janina Gilowska (7 July 1949 – 5 April 2016) was a Polish politician, economist and academic. She was born in Nowe Miasto Lubawskie, Poland.  From 7 January to 23 June 2006, she was deputy prime minister and finance minister in the Polish Law and Justice government under Kazimierz Marcinkiewicz. She was fired due to allegations about her communist-era collaboration. Paweł Wojciechowski replaced her as finance minister. From 22 September 2006 to 16 November 2007, she again was deputy prime minister and finance minister. In October 2006, Gilowska was made the head of Poland's financial supervisory authority and the European Investment Bank governor of Poland.
László Bárczay (21 February 1936 – 7 April 2016) was a Hungarian chess Grandmaster. In 1966 he was awarded the FIDE International Master title. At the 1966 Olympiad in Havana, he scored 11/12 (ten wins and two draws) as second reserve for the bronze medal-winning Hungarian team, winning the individual gold medal for sixth board. In 1967 he was awarded the Grandmaster title.