This Is Personal: The Hunt for the Yorkshire Ripper is a British television crime drama miniseries, first shown on ITV from 26 January to 2 February 2000. The series is a dramatisation of the real-life investigation into the notorious Yorkshire Ripper murders of the late 1970s, showing the effect that it had on the health and career of Assistant Chief Constable George Oldfield (Alun Armstrong) who led the enquiry. The series also starred Richard Ridings and James Laurenson as DSI Dick Holland and Chief Constable Ronald Gregory, respectively. Although broadcast over two weeks, two episodes were shown consecutively each week.

The series was directed by David Richards and written by Neil McKay. Production was overseen by then-ITV executive producer Jeff Pope, who commissioned it as the first feature in a trilogy of series about the most notorious murder cases of the past century, with the later series being See No Evil: The Moors Murders and the award-winning Appropriate Adult. The series was nominated for the BAFTA TV Award for Best Drama Serial at the 2001 awards. The series was released on DVD on 7 January 2013, individually and as part of a "British Serial Killers" box set, which also includes the ITV-produced series Harold Shipman: Doctor Death, A Is for Acid and The Brides in the Bath.

Cast
 Alun Armstrong as ACC George Oldfield
 Richard Ridings as DSI Dick Holland
 James Laurenson as Chief Constable Ronald Gregory
 John Duttine as DCS Jim Hobson
 Gerard Horan as DCS John Domaille
 Maggie Ollerenshaw as Margaret Oldfield
 Sue Cleaver as Sylvia Holland
 Craig Cheetham as Peter Sutcliffe
 Claire Webzell as Sonia Sutcliffe
 Paul Angelis as DCS Jack Ridgeway
 Pip Donaghy as DCS Wilf Brooks
 Howard Ward as DSI John Stainthorpe
 John Graham Davies as DI Tony Glendenning
 Tim Dantay as DC John Cleasby
 Katharine Rogers as WPC Sue Neave
 Stephen Moore as Professor David Gee
 Kimberley Walsh as Gillian Oldfield
 Mark Benton as Terence Hawkshaw

Episodes
 Episode 1 - 26 January 2000. Viewers: 7.73m

Following the murder of 16-year-old Jayne MacDonald in Chapeltown, ACC George Oldfield (Alun Armstrong) is brought in to head up the enquiry into the 'Yorkshire Ripper' by Chief Constable Ronald Gregory (James Laurenson). He soon comes head to head with the current head of the enquiry, Jim Hobson (John Duttine), who has thrown all of his manpower into trying to identify the killer through tyre tracks left at the scene of Irene Richardson's murder. As George re-diverts Hobson's men away from the tyre investigation, Jean Jordan, another known prostitute, is found murdered. Oldfield suspects he may have a direct link to the killer through a £5 note found in the victim's purse, which was newly printed and could be traced back to the bank where it was first issued. As the investigation closes in on eight firms that could have possibly issued the note in an employees' paypacket, another prostitute, Helen Rykta, is found dead in a block of toilets (incorrect: Helen Rytka was murdered and discovered in a timber yard) in Huddersfield, having disappeared after having sex with a punter.

 Episode 2 - 26 January 2000. Viewers: 7.73m

A young girl who was attacked by an unknown assailant in 1975 comes forward and claims that a Photo-Fit printed in a local newspaper is similar to that of her attacker. Although initially dismissed by her local police, the girl's mother refuses to let the matter drop, and demands to speak to the original investigating officer, Hobson. Meanwhile, the police receive two letters claiming to be from the 'Ripper'. Although initially dismissed by Oldfield and his team, the murder of 42-year-old Vera Millward throws the validity of the letters into question as it appears that details of Vera's murder were suggested before the murder took place. Later, Oldfield receives a package in the post containing a tape purporting to be an audio recording of the killer. He initially decides to shield the tape from the press, in order to pursue discreet enquiries in the hope of identifying the killer through vocal recognition. But when news of the tape is mysteriously leaked to the press, Oldfield is outraged and accuses Hobson.

 Episode 3 - 2 February 2000. Viewers: 8.81m

Convinced that the tape isn't a hoax, Oldfield approaches Tracey Brown in the hope that she can identify the voice as being that of her attacker. However, Tracey is unable to confirm Oldfield's suspicions and claims that her attacker spoke with a Yorkshire accent. Continued house-to-house enquiries bring officers into contact with Peter Sutcliffe, and despite his colleagues' misgivings, a young detective constable highlights his concerns to Holland about Sutcliffe, although his pleas fall on deaf ears. The enquiry into the £5 note is reopened when the bank offer new evidence that suggests the note could only have been supplied to one of three firms. Sutcliffe is interviewed again, but once again, no suspicions are raised. Meanwhile, Holland is sidelined from the investigation when his wife, Sylvia (Sue Cleaver), goes into premature labour and their baby dies shortly after birth. Oldfield's health is also deteriorating, leading to a heart attack shortly before the discovery of another victim.

 Episode 4 - 2 February 2000. Viewers: 8.81m

16-year-old Theresa Sykes is attacked on her way from a local newsagent in Huddersfield, and local division identify the incident as a possible 'Ripper' attack. Holland speaks to the victim in hospital and manages to collect another photo-fit. Twelve days later, 20-year-old Jacqueline Hill is found dead by binmen in an alleyway in Leeds. With little progress made since the Ripper's twelfth victim, Gregory informs Oldfield that he is to be taken off the case on the grounds of ill health, and that the enquiry will now be headed up by Hobson. As new year passes, Oldfield begins to settle in to a new job in uniform, although in reality, Oldfield was not re-assigned until after the eventual arrest of Sutcliffe. On 2 January 1981, patrol officers in Sheffield catch sight of a known prostitute in a car blocking a secluded alleyway, and decide to arrest her for soliciting. A standard check on the car reveals that PNC details do not match the vehicle in question, and the officers discover it to be on false plates. The owner, Peter Sutcliffe, is arrested and brought in for questioning. Whilst in custody, officers decide to return to the scene and uncover a knife and a ball-pein hammer. Later, they also discover a second knife found in the police station toilets, both seemingly deposited by the suspect after declaring that he needed the toilet. After intense questioning, Sutcliffe confesses to the murders.

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title: Where It All Began (Dan + Shay album)

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Where It All Began is the debut studio album by American country pop duo Dan + Shay. It was released on April 1, 2014 via Warner Bros. Nashville. The album includes the singles "19 You + Me", "Show You Off", and "Nothin' Like You".

Critical reception

Where It All Began has garnered generally positive reviews from five music critics. Brian Mansfield of USA Today gave the album three stars out of four, saying stating that the duo "make[s] the music of first dates and summertime flings that last forever in the memory", and their "sun-kissed harmonizing and carefree delivery may be informed by contemporary pop, but they're storytellers at heart." Alanna Conaway of Country Weekly gave the album a B grade, writing that the duo "have emerged [...] as true songwriters and vocalists, and still have plenty of directions to go with future albums." However, Conaway believes that the album could have been better in the lyrical department because they focus on "the good memories and moments in life." Mark Deming of AllMusic rated it three out of five stars, saying that "As far as craft goes, Dan + Shay clearly know what they're doing and are remarkably canny" and "If country radio needs clean-cut but hunky young men to croon with maximum professionalism for female listeners (and the guys who want to get to know them better), there's no question Dan + Shay can fill the bill, and Where It All Began shows they do what they do very well indeed." Matt Bjorke of Roughstock rated the album four out of five stars, stating that the release "feels like the album will indeed be the point where the duo and fans point to and say" this is the place it started, which according to him is "Not bad for the music world’s latest 'overnight sensation.'" Tara Toro of Got Country Online rated the album three-and-a-half stars out of five, writing that "The songs flow together nicely, but at times tend to sound alike, especially lyrically." In addition, Toro closes with saying that this "is an easy to listen to youthful album that many country fans surely wont 'say no' to adding to their library."

Commercial performance
Where It All Began debuted at number six on the US Billboard 200 and number one on the US Top Country Albums, selling 29,000 album-equivalent units in its first week. As of June 2016, the album has sold 157,000 copies in the United States. On January 10, 2018, the album was certified gold by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) for combined sales and album-equivalent units of over 500,000 in the United States.

Track listing

All songs produced by Dan Smyers, Scott Hendricks, and Danny Orton, except "Can't Say No", produced by Smyers and Hendricks, and "Nothin' Like You", produced by Chris DeStefano.

Personnel
Dan + Shay
 Shay Mooney – acoustic guitar, lead vocals, background vocals
 Dan Smyers – banjo, acoustic guitar, electric guitar, percussion, programming, background vocals

Additional musicians
 Tim Akers – programming
 Eric Darken – percussion
 Chris DeStefano – bass guitar, drums, acoustic guitar, electric guitar, keyboards, mandolin, and programming on "Nothin' Like You"
 Carolyn Dawn Johnson – background vocals on "Party Girl"
 Anthony LaMarchina – cello
 Craig Nelson – acro bass
 Danny Orton – drums, keyboards, programming
 Carol Rabinowitz – cello
 Adam Shoenfeld – electric guitar
 Jimmie Lee Sloas – bass guitar
 Bryan Sutton – banjo, acoustic guitar, mandolin

Charts

Weekly charts

Year-end charts

Singles

Certifications

References

2014 debut albums
Dan + Shay albums
Warner Records albums
Albums produced by Scott Hendricks


title: Oudemansin A

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Oudemansin A is a natural product first isolated from the basidiomycete fungus Oudemansiella mucida. Its chemical structure was determined by X-ray crystallography in 1979 and absolute stereochemistry by total synthesis. Two closely related derivatives, oudemansin B and X have also been isolated from other basidiomycetes. They are all biologically active against many filamentous fungi and yeasts but with insufficient potency and stability to become useful commercial products. However, their discovery, together with the strobilurins led to agricultural fungicides including azoxystrobin with the same mechanism of action.

Isolation and Characterization

Oudemansin A (initially known simply as oudemansin) with R1 = R2 = H was first described in 1979, after being isolated from mycelial fermentations of the basidiomycete fungus Oudemansiella mucida. Its structure, including the relative configuration of the methoxy and adjacent methyl groups, was established by both spectroscopic methods and single crystal X-ray analysis but its absolute stereochemistry was at that time undetermined.
Later it was found in cultures of the basidiomycete fungi Mycena polygramma and Xerula melanotricha. The latter fungus also produces oudemansin B, with R1 = MeO and R2 = Cl. Oudemansin X, with R1 = H and R2 = MeO was isolated from Oudemansiella radicata.

Chemical synthesis
The oudemansins have been targets for total synthesis and in 1983, the synthesis of (-)-oudemansin A established that all three compounds have the (9S,10S)-configuration. Routes to oudemansins B and X have also been reported.

Mechanism of action as fungicides
The fungicidal effects were shown to stem from what was then a novel mode of action, QoI inhibition. This was related to the β-methoxyacrylic acid sub-structure which this and related natural products, the strobilurins have in common. Intensive research by several agrochemical companies led to the development of useful agricultural fungicides based on the same mode of action, of which azoxystrobin is a typical example.

References

Further reading

Fungicides
Methyl esters
Respiratory toxins
Complex III inhibitors


title: Translational neuroscience

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Translational neuroscience is the field of study which applies neuroscience research to translate or develop into clinical applications and novel therapies for nervous system disorders. The field encompasses areas such as deep brain stimulation, brain machine interfaces, neurorehabilitation and the development of devices for the sensory nervous system such as the use of auditory implants, retinal implants, and electronic skins.

Classification
Translational neuroscience research is categorized into stages of research, which are classified using a five tier system (T0-T4), beginning with basic science research and ending with the public health applications of basic scientific discoveries. While once considered a linear progression from basic science to public health application, translational research, and translational neuroscience in particular, is now regarded as a cyclic, where public health needs inform basic science research, which then works to discover the mechanisms of public health issues and works towards clinical and public health implementation.

The stages of translational neuroscience research are as follows:

 T0: Basic science research
 T1: Preclinical research
 T2: Clinical research or Clinical neuroscience
 T3: Clinical implementation
 T4: Public health

Methods

Electrophysiology
Electrophysiology is used within translational neuroscience as a means of studying the electric properties of neurons in animal models as well as to investigate the properties of human neurological dysfunction. Techniques used in animal models, such as patch-clamp recordings, have been used to investigate how neurons respond to pharmacological agents. Electroencephalography (EEG) and magnetoencephalography (MEG) are both used to measure electrical activity in the human brain, and can be used in clinical settings to localize the source of neurological dysfunction in conditions such as epilepsy, and can also be used in a research setting to investigate the differences in electrical activity in the brain between normal and neurologically dysfunctional individuals.

Neuroimaging

Neuroimaging comprises a variety of techniques used to observe the activity or the structures of, or within, the nervous system. Positron emission tomography (PET) has been used in animal models, such as non-human primate and rodent, to identify and target molecular mechanisms of neurological disease, and to study the neurological impact of pharmacological drug addiction. Similarly, functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI) has been used to investigate the neurological mechanisms of pharmacological drug addiction, the neurological mechanisms of mood and anxiety disorders in elderly populations, and the neurological mechanisms of disorders such as schizophrenia.

Gene therapy
Gene therapy is the delivery of nucleic acid as a treatment for a disorder. In translational neuroscience, gene therapy is the delivery of nucleic acid as a treatment for a neurological disorder. Gene therapy has been proven effective at treating a variety of disorders, including neurodegenerative disorders such as Parkinson's disease (PD) and Alzheimer's disease (AD), in rodent and non-human primate models, and in humans, via the application of neurotrophic factors, such as nerve growth factor (NGF), brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF), and glial cell line-derived neurotrophic factor (GDNF), and via the application of enzymes such as glutamic acid decarboxylase (GAD), which commonly use adeno-associated viruses (AAV) as a vector.

Stem cells
Stem cells, particularly induced pluripotent stem cells (iPSCs), are utilized in translational neuroscience research as not only a treatment for nervous system disorders, but also as the source for models of neural dysfunction. For example, due to the central nervous system's limited regenerative abilities, human embryonic stem cells (hESCs), a type of pluripotent stem cell, has been used as a replacement for damaged neurons, a novel approach that involves the surgical transplantation of fetal stem cells

Applications

Neurodevelopmental disorders
Neurodevelopmental disorders are characterized as disorders where the development of the nervous system was disrupted, and encompasses disorders such as learning disabilities, autism spectrum disorders (ASD), epilepsy, and certain neuromuscular disorders. Translational neuroscience research involves efforts to uncover the molecular mechanisms for these disorders and work towards cures in patient populations. Additionally, translational neuroscience research has focused on elucidating the cause of neurodevelopmental disorders, whether it be genetic, environmental, or a combination of both, as well as tactics for prevention, if possible.

Neurodegenerative disorders
Neurodegenerative disorders are a result of neuronal loss of function over time which lead to cell death. Examples of neurodegenerative disorders include Alzheimer's disease, Parkinson's disease, and Huntington's disease. The focus of translational neuroscience research is to investigate the molecular mechanisms for these disorders, and to investigate the mechanisms of drug delivery to treat these disorders, including an investigation into the impact of the blood-brain barrier on drug delivery, and the role of the body's immune system in neurodegenerative disorders.

See also
 Translational medicine
 Knowledge transfer

References

Clinical neuroscience


title: Commelina polhillii

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Commelina polhillii is a plant species native to Tanzania, known only from the Iriniga and Mpanda Districts. It occurs in open woodlands and in disturbed sites.

Commelina polhillii is an annual herb with ascendent(=reclining for a while then turning upward) to decumbent (=trailing) stems up to 75 cm long. Stems are flattened on one side, sometimes maroon or with maroon stripes. Leaves are narrowly lanceolate, tapering at the tip, up to 12 cm long, sometimes with cilia (=long soft hairs) along the margins. Spathes are solitary, each with 3 or 4 flowers. Sepals are translucent. Petals  are buff-orange, kidney-shaped, broader than long, up to 4 mm across. Seeds are rather unusual for the genus: spherical to elliptical with a crater-shaped pit on one side, with a small raised conical point in the middle of the pit.

References

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Flora of Tanzania


title: Rudolf Prehn

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Rudolf Prehn GmbH is an international producer and trader of wines, liquors and spirits.

Since 1930, Rudolf Prehn GmbH has become known for innovative product development in the wine and spirit industry.

Rudolf Prehn GmbH is a member of the International German Wine and Spirits Association.

Media References: Meininger's Who is Who
TVB Pearl
Weinwirtschaft 19 May 2012
Weinwirtschaft 22 January 2003

See also
 Brandy de Jerez

References

External links
Official website

Wine-related events
Wine industry organizations


title: Thomas Patrick Collins

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Thomas Patrick Collins, M.M. (January 13, 1915 – December 7, 1973) was an American-born Catholic missionary and bishop. As a member of the Catholic Foreign Mission Society of America (Maryknoll) he was assigned to missions in Bolivia. He served as the Vicar Apostolic of the Pando from 1961 to 1968.

Early life and education
Thomas Collins was born in the San Francisco, California and was one of seven children.  He was educated at Sacred Heart School and studied for the priesthood at seminaries in Mountain View, California and Venard before being ordained a priest on June 21, 1942.

Priesthood
Brown spent his entire career in the Maryknoll Misson in Bolivia.  He did pastoral work in a mission station  from the Mission Center at Riberalta.

Episcopacy
Pope John XXIII appointed Collins as the Titular Bishop of Sufetula and Vicar Apostolic of Pando on November 15, 1960.  He was consecrated  by Auxiliary Bishop Hugh Donohoe of San Francisco at the Cathedral of Saint Mary of the Assumption in San Francisco on March 7, 1961.  The principal co-consecrators were San Francisco Auxiliary Bishop Merlin Guilfoyle and Bishop John Comber, M.M., the Maryknoll Superior General.  Collins attended all four sessions of the Second Vatican Council (1962-1965).  In 1967 he returned to Mountain View for medical treatment.  His resignation for health reasons was accepted by Pope Paul VI in November 1968.

Later life and death
Bishop Collins became a resident at the Ferncliff Nursing Home in Rhinebeck, New York.  He died there on December 7, 1973 at the age of 58.  His funeral was celebrated at Our Lady Queen of Apostles Chapel in the Maryknoll Center and was buried in the Maryknoll Cemetery.

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title: Ahmed Hatamleh

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Ahmed Ghazi Abdel-Hafeeth Hatamleh commonly known as Ahmed Ghazi (; born 10 July 1982) is a retired Jordanian footballer who played mostly for Al-Hussein as a midfielder.

References

External links
Player Info at Goalzz.com

1982 births
Living people
Jordanian men's footballers
Jordan men's international footballers
Jordanian expatriate men's footballers
Men's association football midfielders
Al-Ramtha SC players
Al-Hussein SC (Irbid) players
Al-Baqa'a SC players
Al-Yarmouk SC (Amman) players
Al-Arabi SC (Irbid) players
Al-Shabab SC (Seeb) players
Al-Nahda Club (Oman) players
Expatriate men's footballers in Oman
Jordanian expatriate sportspeople in Oman
Jordanian Pro League players
Oman Professional League players


title: 2003 Davis Cup Europe/Africa Zone Group III

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Group III was split into two sub-groups.  One tournament was held in Algiers, Algeria, February 3–7, while the other was held in Jurmala, Latvia,  June 11–15.  Both were played on outdoor clay courts.

Format
The eight teams in each sub-group were split into two pools and played in a round-robin format. The top two teams of each pool advanced to the promotion pool, from which the two top teams were promoted to the Europe/Africa Zone Group II in 2004. The bottom two teams of each group were placed in the relegation pool, from which the two bottom teams were demoted to the Europe/Africa Zone Group IV in 2004.

Algiers Half

Pool A

Results of Individual Ties

Pool B

Results of Individual Ties

Promotion pool
The top two teams from each of Pools A and B advanced to the Promotion pool. Results and points from games against the opponent from the preliminary round were carried forward.

Results of Individual Ties

Algeria and Hungary promoted to Group II for 2004.

Relegation pool
The bottom two teams from Pools A and B were placed in the relegation group.  Results and points from games against the opponent from the preliminary round were carried forward.

Results of Individual Ties

Angola and Armenia demoted to Group IV for 2004.

Jurmala Half

Pool A

Results of Individual Ties

Pool B

Results of Individual Ties

Promotion pool
The top two teams from each of Pools A and B advanced to the Promotion pool. Results and points from games against the opponent from the preliminary round were carried forward.

Results of Individual Ties

Georgia and Latvia promoted to Group II for 2004.

Relegation pool
The bottom two teams from Pools A and B were placed in the relegation group.  Results and points from games against the opponent from the preliminary round were carried forward.

Results of Individual Ties

Moldova and Bosnia/Herzegovina demoted to Group IV for 2004.

References

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Davis Cup Europe/Africa Zone


title: Daniel Chávez (Bolivian footballer)

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Daniel Chávez (born 13 January 1990 in La Paz) is a Bolivian footballer who plays as a midfielder or winger.

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1990 births
Living people
Footballers from La Paz
Bolivian men's footballers
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Men's association football midfielders
La Paz F.C. players
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Club Always Ready players
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title: Melicope contermina

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Melicope contermina  is a species of shrub or small tree in the family Rutaceae and is endemic to Lord Howe Island. It has trifoliate leaves and white flowers borne in leaf axils in panicles of nine to fifteen flowers.

Description
Melicope contermina is a shrub or tree that typically grows to a height of . It has trifoliate leaves arranged in opposite pairs and  long on a petiole  long, the leaflets elliptical,  long and  wide with many oil dots. The end leaflet is on a petiolule  long and the side leaflets are asymmetrical and sessile or on a petiolule up to  long. The flowers are arranged in groups of nine to fifteen in panicles  long.  The flowers on each plant are bisexual, sometimes male-only, female only, or both male-only and female-only. The sepals are broadly egg-shaped to round,  long and fused at the base. The petals are white or creamy white,  long and there are eight stamens. Flowering occurs from late October to late December and the fruit consists of up to four follicles  long and fused at the base, the seeds shiny black and  long.

Taxonomy
Melaleuca contermina was first formally described in 1871 by Charles Moore and Ferdinand von Mueller in Fragmenta phytographiae Australiae from specimens collected near the base of Mount Gower on Lord Howe Island. The specific epithet comes from the Latin con (“with”) and terminus (“end”), with reference to the styles being joined at their ends.

Distribution and habitat
This species is endemic to Lord Howe Island where it grows in forest and on open ridges. It is somewhat rare, but is most often seen in Erskine Valley, between Mount Lidgbird and Mount Gower, at the southern end of the island.

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Endemic flora of Lord Howe Island
Plants described in 1871
Sapindales of Australia
Taxa named by Ferdinand von Mueller
Taxa named by Charles Moore


title: Murdannia dimorphoides

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Murdannia dimorphoides is a plant species endemic to Sri Lanka, known from only one location inside Wilpattu National Park.

Murdannia dimorphoides is an annual, trailing herb sometimes rooting at the nodes. Leaves are narrow, up to 12 cm long. Some flowers are hermaphroditic, others staminate only, either way lilac to lavender, up to 15 mm across.

References

Commelinaceae
Endemic flora of Sri Lanka


title: J. Watson Webb Jr.

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James Watson Webb III (known as J. Watson Jr.) (January 9, 1916 – June 10, 2000) was an American film editor and heir to both the Havemeyer and Vanderbilt families.

Early life
He was born in Syosset, New York, to James Watson Webb II of the Vanderbilt family and Electra Havemeyer. His siblings were Electra (1910–1982), Samuel (1912–1988), Lila (1913–1961) and Harry (1922–1975).

He attended Groton School and Yale University from which he graduated in 1938.

Career
He began work in California as an apprentice film editor at 20th-Century Fox, and eventually head of the editing department. He eventually became Zanuck's head film cutter and was involved in the founding of the American Cinema Editors.

Webb was the credited editor—as "J. Watson Webb" or "J. Watson Webb Jr."—on 30 films from 1941–52 including A Letter to Three Wives, The Razor's Edge with Tyrone Power, Wing and a Prayer, State Fair, With a Song in My Heart, Call Northside 777, Broken Arrow with James Stewart and Cheaper by the Dozen.

Also among his credits, along with Three Wives (1949) starring Jeanne Crain, Linda Darnell, Ann Sothern and Kirk Douglas were The Jackpot (1950) also with Stewart and Don't Bother to Knock (1952) starring Marilyn Monroe, Richard Widmark and Anne Bancroft. Webb retired from film editing in 1952. Barbara McLean, his boss, promoted Hugh S. Fowler to replace Webb.

Shelburne Museum
Webb succeeded his mother and served as the president of the Shelburne Museum from 1960 until 1977 and then as chairman of the board of directors until 1996. Watson resigned from the board in a dispute over deaccessioning of an estimated $25-million worth of the museum's Impressionist collection which his mother had donated to the museum.

Webb gave his mother's folk art first purchase, made at the age of 18 in Stamford, Connecticut, prominent display in his California home for decades.

Personal life
He died in Los Angeles, California, on June 10, 2000. Webb never married and was survived by three nephews and six nieces.

References

Further reading
 Weitzenhoffer, Frances. The Havemeyers: Impressionism Comes to America. New York: H.N. Abrams, 1986.

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title: Castle Quest (1985 video game)

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Castle Quest is action-adventure game for the BBC Micro noted at the time of release as being the best game on the platform in its genre for its problem solving, colourful graphics  and smooth scrolling.

Gameplay

The game is set in a wizard's castle, the player's task being to find the treasure. It employs "very smooth" side-scrolling (termed 'Scrollerama') and imperfect vertical scrolling. Play includes climbing ladders, which are sufficiently wide to simplify this aspect of gameplay. Various objects can be found and used to solve problems. These include everyday items, furniture, specialist equipment and valuables. Other characters include guards, animals, a witch and the wizard.

Control is via the keyboard, with 13 keys having various uses, for example accessing the inventory of objects carried in the backpack, viewing off-screen to left/right. Play requires both dexterity and lateral thinking. A saved game facility is not provided.

Scores are awarded based on progression through the game. Upon completion, additional rewards are given for remaining lives and a bonus is awarded according to elapsed time. An expert player may complete the game in "around seven minutes".

Development

The game was reported as being programmer Tony Sothcott's first machine code game. Its colours are achieved using , requiring more than half of total available RAM. The map is made up from screens comprising  blocks, there being 13 different types of such block. Two adjacent blocks are stored as a single byte within the map data, which occupies  in total. This technique was noted for its ingenuity.

Marketing

The game was marketed as "Probably the most challenging game ever devised for the BBC Micro." The publishers offered small cash prizes to those completing the game within three months of purchase. They also announced a future competition between the four highest scorers, with a prize of computer equipment worth £500. The game's retail price (cassette £12.95, disk £14.95) was noted as being "not cheap" but nevertheless worthy.

Self-styled "marketing expert" Chris Payne (at that time a recent graduate employed by Micro Power as a marketing assistant) recalls his memory of Sothcott's game being "terrific". Micro Power did not commission the marketing from any of their usual agents, instead appointing new agency Kidd's of Leeds. This agency devised a "nicely done logo" on a simple black background.

Reception

The game was listed as a 'star game' in a 1985 review in Personal Computer News (PCN) and was featured in an illustrated double-page spread in the  issue of Acorn User (AU). PCN Reviewer Bryan Skinner noted that the programmer had developed "something really special", with both publications noting the "clever" use of colourful graphics, but little use of sound, possibly due to lack of available RAM. AU reviewer Bruce Smith noted the hardware scrolling as being the "best ... yet" on the platform. Skinner was of the opinion that Castle Quest was "the best arcade game" on the BBC Micro and would qualify as "the best game" were it not for the existence of Elite. He called for readers to join him in demanding that Micro Power convert the game for the Commodore 64 and ZX Spectrum.

The AU feature was justified (while acknowledging the earlier March review) by the opinion that the game represented a landmark in game development, both on the BBC Micro and other platforms. Micro Power's software development manager Alan Butcher tested and completed the game before release. Marketing assistant Chris Payne recalled that staff predicted the game to be a bestseller.

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BBC Micro and Acorn Electron games
BBC Micro and Acorn Electron-only games
Metroidvania games
Single-player video games
Video games developed in the United Kingdom
Video games set in castles
Micro Power games


title: Jefferson (footballer, born August 1988)

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Jefferson Lopes Faustino, commonly known as Jefferson (born 31 August 1988 in Rio de Janeiro) is a Brazilian footballer who plays as a centre back. He played for several seasons in the Bolivian Primera División for Universitario de Sucre, The Strongest and Sport Boys Warnes, with whom he won the 2015 Apertura.

References

1988 births
Living people
Brazilian men's footballers
Men's association football central defenders
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title: Lynn Headwaters Regional Park

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Lynn Headwaters Regional Park is an area of North Vancouver, British Columbia, and is the largest of twenty-two regional parks in Metro Vancouver. At , the park boasts a variety of trails for hikers, including easy, intermediate, and challenging.  The trails are colour-coded and range from  to . Bikes and dogs are allowed on select trails.

Lynn Headwaters is also home to the BC Mills House, which is a small building near the entrance of the park. The BC Mills House offers information and visual depictions of the natural history and industrial history of the area, including kinds of animals that inhabit the forest and locations of previous mines and logging camps.

Ecology
The park is covered in dense temperate rainforest that houses a wide array of organisms. Like the neighbouring Lynn Canyon Park, Lynn Headwaters is a second growth forest. Cedar stumps can be seen throughout the park, reminding visitors of old logging practices. However, there remain a few scattered trees which are 600 to 700 years old and four to five meters in diameter.

Lynn Headwaters is situated in Lynn Valley on the North Shore of Vancouver. Lynn Headwaters largely sits between two peaks; on one side, the park area is closer to Mount Fromme, and on the other side is Mount Seymour. The temperate rainforest experiences moderate temperatures, plenty of rainfall, and a mild climate that is suitable for growth of large coniferous trees and shade-loving shrubs and ferns. On average per year, the park receives around  of rain, which contributes to the forest's cool and moist quality. The most common coniferous trees in the forests are western red cedar, western hemlock, Douglas fir and sitka spruce. Red alder, black cottonwood, vine maple and broadleaf maple are deciduous trees that also inhabit the forest. Additionally, ground hugging flora are present, including some mosses and ferns, salmonberry, Oregon grape and salal.

Lynn Headwaters is the habitat for a diversity of fauna. Some mammals include squirrels, raccoons, mice, and deer. Amphibians and insects include the salamander, mayfly, caddisfly and stonefly. Also, some birds that are present are red-breasted sapsuckers, winter wrens, owls, crows, chickadees and northern flickers.

History
Much of the original woody vegetation inhabiting the Lynn Headwaters area has been logged. In 1863, the first lumber mill began operation and cleared most of the old growth trees. Remnants of these giants can be found in old, sizeable stumps. After this logging,  of cleared land was donated to the district of North Vancouver with the intention to encourage people to purchase real estate. The district also contributed  to supplement the project. In 1991, the district again added  of land to the park making it the largest in North Vancouver.

Conservation
Lynn Headwaters is just off of the Lower Seymour Conservation Reserve (LSCR) area. The Rice Lake trail, which can be accessed from the Lynn Headwaters entrance runs through a part of the conservation reserve. The LSCR is  and contains a diversity of landscapes: forested slopes, river flood plains and alpine meadows. Since 1908, the Seymour river has been used as a water supply. It has also been used by gold miners, hunters, farmers and fishermen. Until 1994 with the ceasing of logging, watershed land has since been used as a water treatment, storage, and delivery facility. Currently, it is used for educational purposes that emphasize environmentally notable land management practices.

Trails
Lynn Valley Regional Park offers a variety of hiking trails ranging in difficulty.  Near BC Mills House, a number of picnic tables are available and separate male and female outhouse washroom facilities. Across the bridge over the creek, an information board describes trail conditions and shows a map of the trails. From this place, hikers can access the Varley Trail, the Lynn Valley Loop Trail, and the Lynn Peak Trail. Other trails require walking along one of the previous hikes initially until a trail marker indicates another route option.  Also accessible from the parking lot are the Baden Powell Trail towards Grouse Mountain and Rice Lake within the Lower Seymour Conservation Reserve.

Varley Trail
The Varley Trail takes hikers south along the creek . The trail is named after Frederick Varley, one of the famed Group of Seven (artists).  This trail is only gently sloped in some sections and is deemed appropriate for all hiking levels. Dogs are allowed on this trail.

Lynn Valley Loop Trail
The Lynn Loop Trail is an estimated 1.5-hour trail, with a round trip distance of . This walk guides you along a slight incline adjacent to the fresh water creek, and through the mountains and forest of North Vancouver. As you walk over the bridge and past the rushing water of Lynn Creek with Mount Fromme in the backdrop, to your left there will be wooden fence where the Lynn Loop trail begins. This path parallels the Lynn Creek waters for roughly two kilometers, then loops up into a deeper part the forest with varying steep sections. Nearing the end, the incline returns to normal, bringing hikers back to the bridge area.

Lynn Peak Trail
The Lynn Peak Trail is a rigorous hike in Lynn Headwaters Regional Park with a distance of 9 km to the summit.  The incline is comparable to the popular Grouse Grind up Grouse Mountain.

Cedars Mill and Lynn Headwaters Trail Loop
To access the Cedars Mill and Lynn Headwaters Trail Loop, hikers must first walk along the Lynn Valley Loop trail adjacent to the creek until the paths diverge. The trail is eight kilometres long and takes an estimated four hours as a round trip.

Lynn Lake Trail
A very challenging hike only recommended to experienced hikers, the Lynn Lake trail is only accessible during summer months when the lake levels are low.  The distance is , which can take hikers eight hours or more to complete. Interested hikers will take the Lynn Valley Loop Trail, continuing onto the Cedars Mill Trail for , then the Lynn Headwaters Trail up to Norvan Falls.  Take the Norvan Creek route for about 1km then turn right onto Lynn Lake Trail.  This trail requires extensive knowledge of hiking safety and preparation for treacherous conditions.

Coliseum Mountain Trail

An equally challenging hike to the Lynn Lake Trail is the Coliseum Mountain Trail. This trail, recommended for experienced hikers only, is  and takes about 9.5 hours. Similar to Lynn Lake Trail, hikers will take the Lynn Valley Loop Trail, continuing onto the Cedars Mill Trail for . Continuing onto the Lynn Headwaters Trail, take a right at the junction for Coliseum Mountain Trail prior to Norvan Falls. This trail requires extensive knowledge of hiking safety and preparation for treacherous conditions.

Hanes Valley Trail
Probably the most difficult trail in Lynn Headwaters Regional Park, the Hanes Valley Trail should only be undertaken by experienced and fit hikers. It can be completed in a  loop or   point-to-point hike to the Grouse Mountain sky-ride (car-drop required).  North Shore Rescue saves many people in this area, so be very well prepared on this strenuous route.

Safety

The park makes efforts to ensure hikers are well prepared for the trails and signs on site offer information about current weather conditions, trail conditions, and proper gear.  As well, there is a hiker registration box that allows visitors to sign in and out.  Back country trails are much more rugged and are suggested only for the most experienced and prepared hikers.  Certain trails are dog-friendly though biking is not allowed. In the summer months, BC Mills House is available to educate hikers on current weather and trail conditions.

Access
Access to the Lynn Headwaters Park can be done by walking or driving to the end of Lynn Valley Road. Within the parking lot of the park, there is an information board that displays trail conditions as well as a map and descriptions of all the trails in the park.

The area is accessible by car via BC Highway 1 and Lynn Valley Road; the site includes parking lots. Public transit does not stop near the park entrance, but does facilitate on-foot access.

References

External links

Lynn Headwaters Regional Park Map and Trail Information
Lynn Canyon Park Page
TransLink

North Vancouver (district municipality)
Parks in Greater Vancouver
Regional parks of Canada


title: Amsterdam Heavy

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Amsterdam Heavy is a 2011 English action crime film written and directed by Michael Wright. It stars Michael Madsen, Jeroen Post, Alison Carroll, Fajah Lourens, Semmy Schilt, and Alistair Overeem. It was shot in Amsterdam, Netherlands.

Premise
The film tells the story of criminal "JD" who is on a relentless quest for revenge. He smuggles himself back to his hometown Amsterdam. Having arrived there, he goes on a rampage through the Dutch capital to find those who have betrayed him.

Cast
 Michael Madsen as Martin Keele
 Dorien Rose Duinker as Zoe
 Alison Carroll as Monique
 Fajah Lourens as Agent Brandt
 Semmy Schilt as Himself
 Alistair Overeem as Himself
 Horace Cohen as Jansen
 Gokhan Saki as Himself
 Mimoun Ouled Radi as De Vries
 Jörgen Raymann as Dr. Sunil

Music
Ray & Anita's single "Nothing 2 Lose" is the lead track for Amsterdam Heavy.

Release
Amsterdam Heavy was released on DVD and Blu-ray Disc in 2011 in the United States. In 2012 it was released in other countries, including the United Kingdom, the Netherlands, Germany, China, Brazil, and France. The single disc DVD contains both full-screen and widescreen versions of the film. It also contains a Making of, Cast interviews and the music video of "Nothing 2 Lose" by Ray & Anita.

References

External links

2011 films
2011 crime action films
2011 independent films
British crime action films
British independent films
British martial arts films
Films set in Amsterdam
Films shot in Amsterdam
2011 martial arts films
2010s English-language films
2010s British films


title: Edward Radclyffe (1809–1863)

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Edward Radclyffe (1809–1863) was a British engraver, known from his illustrations of Thomas Roscoe's The London & Birmingham railway from 1839 in cooperation with George Dodgson Callow.

Biography

Born in 1809 in Birmingham, where he was educated under his father William Radclyffe and Vincent Barber, and followed his father's profession as an engraver.

He received medals for engraving at the ages of fifteen and seventeen from the Society of Arts in London, and in his twenty-first year removed to the metropolis. He was largely employed in engraving for the ‘annuals,’ then so popular, and for The Art Journal and other works. He also was employed for many years by the admiralty in engraving charts.

Like his father, Radclyffe was a close friend of David Cox, and published several etchings and engravings from his works. He planned a "liber studiorum" in imitation of J. M. W. Turner's ‘Liber Studiorum’ , but had executed only three etchings for this at the time of his death in November 1863. At the end of his life he was living in Clifton Villas, Camden, London (now Cliff Villas) and was a close neighbour of Orlando Jewitt.

He was buried on the western side of Highgate Cemetery, and his wife, son, daughter and daughter-in-law were later buried with him. He had married, in 1838, Maria, daughter of Major Henry Revell of Round Oak, Englefield Green, Surrey.

Gallery

References

Attribution

External links

1809 births
1863 deaths
Burials at Highgate Cemetery
19th-century engravers
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Artists from Birmingham, West Midlands


title: Majesty Rose

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Majesty Rochelle York (born February 29, 1992), better known as Majesty Rose, is an American singer and songwriter. After placing ninth place on the thirteenth season of American Idol, she released the EP, Bloom, in 2016, and the standalone single, "Plunge", in 2017. She then joined with Maverick City Music for the 2019 EP Maverick City Vol. 2, which peaked at number 11 on Billboard's Heatseekers Albums chart. Rose rejoined with Maverick City Music for the 2020 albums Maverick City Vol. 3 Part 1 and Maverick City Christmas, which each peaked in the top five on Billboard's Top Gospel Albums chart.

Early life
Majesty Rose was born on February 29, 1992, to Lori Grant and Rickey York. Rose began writing at age ten and taught herself the acoustic guitar at seventeen. Despite her skills as a singer and guitarist, she has never taken formal lessons.

She was a student at the Eastern Wayne High School and graduated in 2010. She also attended Wayne Community College and participated in SGA (Student Government Association). She worked as a preschool teacher at the Goldsboro Family YMCA before appearing on American Idol. Rose is known in her community for serving at multiple churches and volunteering at nursing homes and community outreach projects.

According to Rose, she changed her name from Majesty Rochelle York to Majesty Rose as a dare going into American Idol. She always wished her name was "Rose".

American Idol

Rose took part in a competition at The American Idol Experience in Disney's Hollywood Studios while she was on a holiday with her best friend's family in Florida.  Rose sang the song "Reflection" from film Mulan and won a ticket to audition in front of the producers on American Idol.

In the results show for the top 11-week, Rose was in the bottom 3, but ultimately Ben Briley was eliminated. In the following week she was again in the bottom 3, but ultimately MK Nobilette was eliminated. Rose herself, was eliminated in the top 9.

Post-Idol
Rose released an EP, titled Bloom, in June 2016. The EP received a positive review from Mark Franklin of The York Dispatchs blog, Idol Chatter. Rose then released the non-album single "Plunge" in 2017.

A few years later, Rose joined with Maverick City Music for multiple releases, starting with the 2019 EP Maverick City Vol. 2, which features her on the track "You Keep on Getting Better". This EP peaked at number 11 on Billboard's Heatseekers Albums chart, at number 29 on the Top Independent Albums chart, and at number 35 on the Top Christian Albums chart. Rose then returned for the 2020 albums Maverick City Vol. 3 Part 1 and Maverick City Christmas. Maverick City Vol. 3 Part 1 features Rose on the track "Love is a Miracle". This album peaked at number two on the Top Gospel Albums chart and at number six on the Top Christian Albums chart. It also won the Billboard Music Award for Top Gospel Album. Maverick City Christmas features Rose on the tracks "Joyful Joyful We Adore Thee / Angels We Have Heard on High" and "The First Noel". This album peaked at number four on the Top Gospel Albums chart.

Discography

EPs

Singles

As featured artist

References

External links
 Facebook
 Twitter

21st-century American singers
American Idol participants
Living people
21st-century African-American women singers
Singers from North Carolina
People from Goldsboro, North Carolina
1992 births
21st-century American women singers


title: Sidewalk Scientist

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Sidewalk Scientist () is a Hong Kong TV programme broadcast by TVB and presented by Kaki Leung, Ali Lee, Jacqueline Wong, Mayanne Mak, Sammi Cheung, Roxanne Tong, Crystal Fung, Bowie Cheung, Tiffany Lau, Judy Kwong, Regina Ho, Honey Ho, Eunice Chan and Joey Thye.  This programme explores the scientific knowledge in daily life through different experiments. Despite its English title, there are also segments to correct common misuse of English or Chinese, to clarify of legal misconceptions and to introduce local history. Sammy Leung was invited as guest host of the special episode of season 1 and has since become a returning guest host in following seasons. In season 2, a male guest host will join in as 'Captain'. In season 3, all of the episodes revolved around sports.

The show was nominated at the 2013, 2015 and 2016 TVB Anniversary Awards for the Best Informative Programme, and won the award in 2016.

Topics
A very wide range of topics have been covered by the show, such as:

 Are there more bacteria in your mouth than on a toilet seat?
 Will dry ice explode?
 Are there any alternative uses of salt?
 Can a human walk on eggs?

Awards and nominations

References

External links
Sidewalk Scientist Season 1
Sidewalk Scientist Season 2
Sidewalk Scientist Season 3
Sidewalk Scientist Season 4

TVB original programming
Educational television series
2013 Hong Kong television series debuts


title: Ben Briley

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John Benjamin Briley (born March 19, 1989) is an American singer-songwriter from Gallatin, Tennessee, who finished in 11th place on the thirteenth season of American Idol. During college, he joined a gospel group called "25 Drive", with which he released an album. In 2014, he released the country music EP Outlier.

Personal life
Briley was born in Gallatin, Tennessee to John R. Briley and Tribby Graves. Briley has a large extended family – from his grandparents down, he has around one-hundred-and-twenty relatives. Music has been an important aspect of his family for several generations, especially on his mother's side: his great-grandmother, Kitty Cora Cline, was one of the first female members of the Grand Ole Opry; her daughter, Gladys Cline Graves, wrote songs and poetry, but did not pursue a career, as she had eleven children and chose to focus on raising them instead. From 1975 to 1985, Briley's mother sang and played guitar on a morning T.V. show hosted by Ralph Emery. Several members of Briley's family on his father's side have played guitar, banjo, bass, and fiddle. Briley's father and grandfather, Wesley Briley, were both ministers, and Wesley also owned a farm. Growing up, Briley would often work on the farm with his grandfather, whom he greatly admired. Briley married his wife Courtney (who is a friend and former high school classmate of American Idol season 12 fifth place finalist Janelle Arthur) in June 2013 and was inspired by her to try out for American Idol.

Briley began singing at a very young age – his first performance was at a family Christmas party when he was only three years old. He won several talent shows during grade school, and when he was eleven years old, he performed the National Anthem at a Vanderbilt University basketball game. In second grade, Briley was inspired by the devotion that he felt for his younger sister, Mary Meggan, to request that his school observe a special holiday for siblings. The school adopted his idea, and Brothers and Sisters Day spread throughout Tennessee. It was recognized by then-governor Don Sundquist and became an official holiday for the state. Al Gore, who was vice-president at the time, heard about it and told President Bill Clinton, who then designated the third week of November as National Family Week. Later, President George W. Bush also responded to the idea and declared June 2, 2001, as National Child's Day.

Briley can play over twelve instruments, including the guitar, piano, banjo, harmonica, and dobro. His primary musical influence is Johnny Cash, and his style encompasses a wide variety of genres, including country, gospel, bluegrass, southern rock, R&B, and blues. While attending Gallatin High School, Briley was elected student body president. He considered pursuing a career in politics. He joined a musical group called "The Performers" during high school, and sang with them at various school events, as well as for the Tennessee General Assembly. Although he is a devoted fan of the University of Tennessee's Tennessee Vols, Briley attended Middle Tennessee State University, where he served as an anchor for campus sports and received a degree in broadcasting, marketing, and public relations. He continued to pursue music during college, performing with multiple bands in coffee houses and joining a gospel group called "25 Drive". He released an album with this group and together, they participated in the National Quartet Convention.

American Idol

Post-Idol career
After his participation on American Idol, Briley released an EP, titled, Outlier, in December 2014. Outlier received positive attention from the Lebanon Democrat and The York Dispatch. Holly Tong wrote in the Lebanon Democrat that Outlier "showcases [Briley's] individuality and versatility".

Discography

Extended plays

External links
 Facebook
 Twitter

References

1989 births
American male guitarists
American Idol participants
Living people
21st-century American guitarists
21st-century American male singers
21st-century American singers


title: Barney Miller (season 7)

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This is a list of episodes from the seventh season of Barney Miller.

Broadcast history
The season originally aired Thursdays at 9:00–9:30 pm (EST).

Episodes

References

Barney Miller seasons
1980 American television seasons
1981 American television seasons


title: C. J. Harris (singer)

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Curtis "CJ" Harris (January 28, 1991 – January 15, 2023) was an American singer and songwriter from Jasper, Alabama, who finished in sixth place on the thirteenth season of American Idol in 2014. His first and only single, "In Love", was released in 2019. Before appearing on American Idol, he self-released the album Small Town Boy.

Early life and career
Raised in Jasper, Alabama, Harris spent his summers working for his grandfather, whom he credited as a mentor. At age eight, he started learning the guitar on a broken one gifted to him from his grandfather; it only had three strings. Harris also played piano. His earliest music influences included Usher, Keith Sweat, and Darius Rucker. He also cited Ray LaMontagne, The Allman Brothers Band, John Legend, John Mayer, and Keith Urban as some of his favorite music artists. Harris was in church choir growing up. His singing was mostly self-taught, and his own musical style was described by AL.com in 2014 as "Earthy roots rock, with blues and country influences." Harris said that he considered his style similar to The Civil Wars.

The first American Idol audition Harris attended was in 2010. Before placing on the thirteenth season of the series in 2014, he auditioned unsuccessfully for The X-Factor and The Voice. Shortly after reaching the finals on American Idol, he reflected on his mindset going into the season 13 auditions, telling The Hollywood Reporter, "I saw they were doing the bus tour and they were going to be 30 minutes down the road from me. I said, 'You know what? I'm going to give it another chance. I've gotten so much better, my voice has matured and my playing has gotten so much better. I'm 23, before you know it I'll be 33 and I want to give it another chance.' " At the time of that audition, Harris worked at a barbecue restaurant and as a guitar teacher. His father died shortly before the start of American Idol's thirteenth season. By that point, Harris had already recorded an album titled Small Town Boy as an independent musician.

American Idol
Harris attended the bus tour auditions for American Idols thirteenth season in Tuscaloosa. He then auditioned before the judges in Salt Lake City. His audition performance of "Soulshine" was well-received, and in response, Keith Urban, a judge that year, said of Harris, "You sing 'cause you have to sing, not 'cause you want to sing. And I mean that in the deepest way. And that's why it's so believable and real." For the group rounds, Harris joined with the season's eventual winner, Caleb Johnson for a performance of Alex Clare's "Too Close". Before advancing to the semi-finals, Harris was one of a few contestants paired together for an impromptu sing-off. Harris was paired with Casey Thrasher, and the judges intended to only put one of them through to the next round. The judges were impressed with both performances however – Harris sang "Whipping Post" – and both contestants were put through.

In the semi-finals, Harris failed to receive enough votes to automatically advance into the finals. He was kept in the competition when the judges chose him as a Wild Card. Critics noted that Harris struggled with pitch in some of his performances. Harris received mostly positive attention for his participation on the series though; Mary Colurso of AL.com wrote that Harris was well-liked on the series for his "real-deal authenticity and good-guy appeal", while Maura Johnston of Vulture called Harris "a blast of charisma and unexpected song choices".

Harris reached the Top 10 alongside Dexter Roberts, a friend he had already known for several years from the Alabama music scene. The two of them auditioned together in Tuscaloosa. Harris borrowed Roberts' guitar for that audition, as his own guitar had broken a string during the wait in line. After finishing in sixth and seventh place respectively, Harris and Roberts returned to the American Idol stage for the season 13 finale, where they performed together alongside Darius Rucker.

Common opinion among critics was that Harris gave his best performance on American Idol when he covered "Can't You See" by The Marshall Tucker Band. Michael Slezak of TVLine called that performance "gritty" and "emotionally-connected", Dave Holmes of Vulture called it "lived-in and emotional and warm", and Colurso described it as "Rough-edged and raspy, imbued with real-deal emotion." Doug Gray, an original member of The Marshall Tucker Band, praised Harris' rendition of "Can't You See". Harris himself considered it to be one of his two best performances on American Idol, along with his rendition of John Mayer's "Gravity".

 When Ryan Seacrest announced the results in this particular night, Harris was among the bottom 3, but was declared safe, as Majesty Rose was eliminated.
 When Ryan Seacrest announced the results in this particular night, Harris was among the bottom 3, but was declared safe, as Sam Woolf was saved by the judges.
 Due to the judges using their one save on Sam Woolf, the top 8 remained intact for another week.
 When Ryan Seacrest announced the results in this particular night, Harris was among the bottom 2, but was declared safe, as Malaya Watson was eliminated.

Post-Idol
Shortly after his time on American Idol, Harris reunited with Darius Rucker for a performance at The Grand Ole Opry, participated in American Idols season 13 tour, and performed at the 2014 Foothills Festival in his hometown of Jasper. He then moved to Nashville, where he became roommates for a time with his fellow season 13 finalists Alex Preston and Sam Woolf. In a post-Idol interview, Harris said that his preferred musical direction would be "a mix between country, blues, soul and Southern rock."

In 2019, Harris released his debut single, "In Love". At the time of his death in 2023, he was planning on releasing new music.

Death
Harris died at a hospital in Jasper, Alabama, from a heart attack, on January 15, 2023, at the age of 31.

Discography

Singles

American Idol digital singles

References

External links

1991 births
2023 deaths
21st-century American guitarists
21st-century African-American male singers
African-American country musicians
African-American male guitarists
African-American male singer-songwriters
American blues guitarists
American blues singers
American country guitarists
American Idol participants
Blues musicians from Alabama
Blues rock musicians
Country blues singers
Country musicians from Alabama
Guitarists from Alabama
People from Jasper, Alabama
African-American guitarists
Singer-songwriters from Alabama


title: Jena Irene Asciutto

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Jena Irene Asciutto (born July 13, 1996), also known as Jena Irene, is an American singer-songwriter who first came to prominence in 2014 as the runner-up on the thirteenth season of American Idol. Asciutto became the first female Wild Card contestant of the series to qualify into the finale and became the second Wild Card contestant, after Clay Aiken in the second season, to make it into the finale. In April 2015, she signed a long-term recording deal with the independent Detroit label Original 1265 Recordings. Asciutto released her debut EP, Innocence, on April 22, 2016, which was followed by her debut album, Cold Fame, on June 2, 2017.

Early life
Jena Irene Asciutto was born in Farmington Hills, Michigan, on July 13, 1996, to George Asciutto and Julie (née Loiselle). She graduated from North Farmington High School on June 8, 2014. She participated in North Farmington's annual "Coffee House" talent show, and from ages 12–16 was a member of a band called Infinity Hour, before it disbanded in February 2013, prior to her American Idol audition.

Career

2014-present: American Idol, Innocence, and Cold Fame
While on American Idol, she performed under the shortened name of Jena Irene. For her American Idol audition, Asciutto sang "Rolling in the Deep" by Adele. During the audition process, production continually called her "Jena Irene," possibly due to a mistake she made when writing down her name, as "Irene" is not her surname, but rather her middle name. Although she initially made attempts to correct her name, she eventually decided to keep the name professionally.

During the group round, she sang "Too Close" by Alex Clare, alongside Sikenya Thomson, Allie Odom, and Mufarid Zaidi. She made it into the third part of Hollywood week by singing an original song called "Unbreakable Me," which has since been released on iTunes. Asciutto performed the song again during her hometown visit after making it to the top 3. She was announced as the runner-up on May 21, 2014.

Performances on American Idol

Asciutto took part in the American Idols Live! Tour 2014 from June 24 through August 24, 2014. She began work on her debut album immediately after the show as well.

In April 2015, Asciutto signed a record deal with Detroit-based label Original 1265 Records. In October 2015, the music video for "Unbreakable" was released. The single would later be on both debut EP, Innocence, which was released on April 22, 2016, and her album, Cold Fame, was released in late 2016. The music video for the second single, "Innocence", was released on April 20, 2016. On April 22, 2016, "You Gotta Help Me", was featured in the Billboard.com Editors' Picks.

Discography

Extended plays

Singles

Releases from "American Idol"
"Clarity"
"Bring Me to Life"
"Rolling in the Deep"
"I Love Rock 'n' Roll"
"Creep"
"Barracuda"
"My Body"
"Heartbreaker"

Music videos

References

External links
 Irena Jena Irena on American Idol

American Idol participants
Living people
1996 births
American pop rock singers
Alternative rock singers
Singer-songwriters from Michigan
American women singer-songwriters
People from Oakland County, Michigan
21st-century American women singers
21st-century American singer-songwriters
North Farmington High School alumni


title: Caleb Johnson

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Caleb Perry Johnson (; born April 23, 1991) is an American singer who won the thirteenth season of American Idol. Prior to appearing on the series, he was the front man for the band Elijah Hooker. After American Idol, Johnson released his debut solo album, Testify, through Interscope Records. After leaving his label, he formed another group, Caleb Johnson and the Ramblin' Saints, and in 2019, the group self-released its first album, Born from Southern Ground.

Early life
Caleb Johnson was born on April 23, 1991, to David and Tamra Johnson in Asheville, North Carolina. His mother works as an accountant, his father is a former football coach and works for the Parks and Recreation Department of Buncombe County, North Carolina, but both have backgrounds in music. He attended Clyde A. Erwin High School in Asheville and graduated in 2009. He played some sports in high school, joined the drama club and chorus, and did some mission work and some volunteering at his church, Calvary Baptist.

Johnson became interested in singing around age 17 when Josh Sawyer, who had a band in his high school, asked him to be the lead singer. The first song he performed in public in his high school was "Fortunate Son" by Creedence Clearwater Revival. He took part in a talent show while in high school with a band called Gorgon. He considers Chris Cornell to be his biggest musical influence, and that Rush is his favorite band.

Music career

2010: Elijah Hooker
After graduating Erwin High School in Asheville, North Carolina, on June 30, 2009, Caleb Johnson first joined a band called Rock Bottom as its lead singer. A year later, he joined his friend Josh Sawyer in rock band called Elijah Hooker and became its lead vocalist. Sawyer is the lead guitarist of the band; the other members of the band included Brian Turner on keyboard, Shawn Foerst on bass, and Colten Emery on drums.

Elijah Hooker released its self-titled debut album Elijah Hooker in June 2013. The 10-track album featured  "Happiest Man" as its lead track.

2011–14: American Idol

Johnson auditioned for American Idol three times in four years.  He first auditioned for the tenth season of American Idol in 2011. He was put through to Hollywood Week and was in a Hollywood group with James Durbin. In 2012, Johnson auditioned for the eleventh season and made it to the Top 42. He had difficulties in his performance of "Old Time Rock and Roll" and was cut at the Top 24 selection. He took the following year off from auditioning to improve on his stage presence.

Johnson auditioned again in 2014 for the thirteenth season and made it to the top 20. In the semi-final round, he was voted by America into the top five male contestants, giving him a spot in the season's top 13. Johnson got positive feedback from the judges every week, had strong performances, and became the only finalist in the season to never land in the bottom 3 prior to reaching the finale. That season, Johnson was declared the winner.

Season 13 of American Idol

2014–present
Soon after Johnson won American Idol he started working on his debut album. The album was recorded in three weeks and Johnson collaborated with musicians such as Howard Benson, Aloe Blacc, Brian Howes, Blair Daly and James Michael. Testify was released on August 12, 2014.

After parting ways with his record label in late 2015, Johnson began working on his second album independently. The album was set to be released in 2016 but failed to. The lead single, "Holding On," was released on February 9, 2016. A second single, "Hanging with the Band," was released on April 7, 2016.

In 2018, Johnson joined Trans-Siberian Orchestra for their winter tour singing on "Three Kings & I."

On June 14, 2019, Johnson released an album, Born from Southern Ground, as Caleb Johnson & The Ramblin Saints. Johnson explained the addition of his backing band on the album: "The Ramblin Saints is my band. We decided to add the band name to my name and that would take it more into that rock direction. We used people like Bob Seeger and the Silver Bullet Band or Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers as a template. The musicians are from Nashville. I have two separate bands a studio band that I use based out of Nashville and my touring band is based out of Asheville." The album was produced by Johnson on his own newly created label, Big Johnson Records.

Johnson's next album, Mountain Mojo Vol. 1, was released on June 18, 2021. The album has contributions from Jason Bonham, Tyler Bryant, Josh Sawyer, Audley Freed, Tony Lucido, Mike Webb, Damon Johnson, Gale Mayes, Devonne Michele, and Angela Primm.

Johnson joined the Neverland Express band of the late American singer Meat Loaf and the late American songwriter Jim Steinman in 2021 and they released Paradise Found: Bat Out Of Hell Reignited released on January 27, 2023 under Deko Entertainment. Johnson toured the United Kingdom along with Neverland Express in May 2023.

Discography

Studio albums
with Elijah Hooker
 Elijah Hooker (2013)

Solo

with Caleb Johnson & The Ramblin' Saints
 Born from Southern Ground (2019)

Singles

Release from "American Idol"
"The Edge of Glory"
"Dazed and Confused"
"Chain of Fools"
"Faithfully"
"Family Tree"
"Sting Me"
"I Don't Want to Miss a Thing"
"Travelin' Band"

Music videos

See also
List of Idols winners

References

External links
Official website

1991 births
21st-century American singers
American Idol winners
American rock singers
American heavy metal singers
Interscope Records artists
Living people
Musicians from Asheville, North Carolina
21st-century American male singers


title: Young Communist League of Persia

text:
The Young Communist League of Persia () was a communist youth organization in Persia. The organization was founded in the midst of the Gilan Revolution. It was set up following the July 31, 1920 split between the communist and non-communist Jangali elements. The YCL of Persia conducted agitation and propaganda activities and organized armed actions against the followers of Kuchik Khan. The organization was crushed after the defeat of the Gilan Socialist Soviet Republic.

In 1927 different communist youth groups merged, recreating the YCL of Persia. It was a section of the Young Communist International. In the fall of 1928, the organization was suppressed along with other left groups.

References

1920 establishments in Iran
Youth wings of political parties in Iran
Youth wings of communist parties