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Its rise from marginality was celebrated on 17 and 18 February 1990 , when Beijing 's largest ever all-rock concert was held in the Capital Gymnasium , one of the city 's largest halls . | Its popularity growth celebrated on 17 and 18 February 1990 when Beijing 's largest rock concert was held in the Capital Gymnasium . |
In late 1989 and early 1990 Chinese rock partially emerged into mainstream music as a combination of the Northwest Wind and prison song fads . | In 1989 and 1990 , rock and roll came into mainstream music as a combination of the Northwest Wind and prison song fads . |
Established 1993 by Zhang Fan , it was the first school nationally to offer classes for jazz music and rock music . | Established 1993 by Zhang Fan , it was the first school in China offering classes specialising in jazz and rock music . |
The birthplace of Chinese rock was in Beijing . | The birthplace of Chinese rock was Beijing . |
1 In addition to the Midi school , the Painkiller heavy music magazine started efforts to bring bands such as Edguy , Lacrimosa and Hatesphere to China and organized tours of the country for them . | In addition to the Midi school , the goth rock magazine Painkiller Magazine brought bands such as Edguy , Lacrimosa and Hatesphere to fame in China . |
In contrast to the mellow cantopop style , Northwest Wind songs were sung loudly and forcefully . | In contrast to the mellow C-pop style , XBF songs were sung loudly and forcefully . |
Songs such as `` Sister Go Boldly Forward '' ( 妹妹你大胆的往前走 ) came to represent an earthy , primordial masculine image of Mainland China , as opposed to the soft , sweet , polished urban gangtai style . | Songs such as '' 妹妹你大胆的往前走 '' came to represent an earthy , primordial masculine image of China , as opposed to the soft , sweet , polished urban gang tai style . |
This can only be attributed to strict censorship by the Communist party , such as the banning of rock from television and restrictions on performances . | One of the reasons is because of the censorship by the Communist Party of China , such as the banning of rock from television and restrictions on performances . |
Chinese rock reached a peak of creativity and popularity between 1990 and 1993 . | Chinese rock and roll 's peak popularity was between 1990 and 1993 . |
In contrast to Northwest Wind songs , prison songs were slow , `` weepy '' and invoked negative role models , often using vulgar language and expressing despair and cynicism . | In contrast to Northwest Wind songs , prison songs were slow and `` weepy '' , and were characterised by the rude & vulgar language and lyrics showing pessimism , despair , anticonformity and cynicism . |
Started as a school festival in 1999 , the Midi Modern Music Festival advanced to the largest rock music festival nationally with up to 80000 visitors and over 100 bands . | Started as a festival in 1999 , the Midi Modern Music Festival became the largest rock music festival in China . |
By 1994 , mainstream popularity of Chinese rock slowly began to decline . | By 1994 , rock and roll slowly began to decline . |
The concert featured six rock bands , among them are Cui Jian 's ADO and Tang Dynasty . | The concert featured six rock bands . |
It was moved to Mayo in 1893 , and Mayo is currently Lafayette 's only incorporated town . | It was then moved to Mayo in 1893 , and Mayo is currently Lafayette 's only incorporated town . |
Historic sites in Lafayette County include : Coordinates : 29 ° 59 ′ N 83 ° 11 ′ W \ / 29.99 ° N 83.18 ° W \ / 29.99 ; -83.18 | Coordinates : 29 ° 59 ′ N 83 ° 11 ′ W \ / 29.99 ° N 83.18 ° W \ / 29.99 ; -83.18 |
The famed Suwannee River forms the entire eastern boundary . | The Suwannee River forms the entire eastern border . |
Lafayette County is a county located in the state of Florida . | Lafayette County is a county in the state of Florida . |
The County was named in honor of the Marquis de Lafayette , the French general who rendered assistance to the Continental Army in the American Revolutionary War . | Lafayette County was named in honor of the Marquis de Lafayette , the French citizen who rendered assistance to the colonies during the American Revolutionary War . |
Lafayette County was created on December 23 , 1856 from part of Madison County . | Lafayette County was created December 23 , 1856 from part of Madison County , and included at the time what is now both Lafayette and Dixie Counties . |
In 1921 the lower part of the county was removed to create Dixie County . | In 1921 the lower part of the county was carved off to create Dixie County . |
The county seat was New Troy until the court house burned down on New Year 's Eve , 1892 . | The county seat was New Troy until the court house there burned down in 1892 . |
The county seat is Mayo . | Its county seat is Mayo , Florida . |
It is the second least populous county in the state , with a few hundred more residents than Liberty County . | It is the second least populated county in the state according to the 2000 census , because it has one more resident than Liberty County , Florida . |
Lafayette County is a prohibition or entirely dry county . | Lafayette County is a prohibition county , meaning alcohol is illegal there . |
The family moved to Europe in 1955 , where Argerich studied with Friedrich Gulda in Austria . | The family moved to Europe in 1955 where Argerich studied with Friedrich Gulda in Austria . |
Argerich gave her debut concert in 1949 at the age of eight . | Argerich gave her first concert in 1949 at the age of eight . |
Argerich also seized opportunities for brief periods of coaching with Madeleine Lipatti ( widow of Dinu Lipatti ) , Abbey Simon , and Nikita Magaloff . | Argerich also had brief periods of learning with Madeleine Lipatti ( widow of Dinu Lipatti ) , Abbey Simon , and Nikita Magaloff . |
She later studied with Stefan Askenase and Maria Curcio . | She later learned with Stefan Askenase and Maria Curcio . |
Argerich was born in Buenos Aires . | Argerich was born in Buenos Aires and started playing the piano at age three . |
At the age of five , she moved to teacher Vincenzo Scaramuzza , who stressed to her the importance of lyricism and feeling . | At the age of five , she moved to teacher Vincenzo Scaramuzza . |
Argerich rose to international prominence when she won the seventh International Chopin Piano Competition in Warsaw in 1965 , at age 24 . | Argerich started to become famous around the world when she won the Seventh International Chopin Piano Competition in 1965 at the age of 24 . |
In the same year , she also made her first recording , which included works by Chopin , Brahms , Ravel , Prokofiev , and Liszt , which received critical acclaim . | She also made a recording in the same year , including pieces by Chopin , Brahms , Ravel , Liszt , and Prokofiev . |
Martha Argerich ( born June 5 , 1941 ) is an Argentine pianist , considered one of the greatest pianists of the second half of the 20th century . | Martha Argerich ( born 5 June 1941 in Buenos Aires , Argentina ) is an Argentine classical pianist . |
Orthoptera is an order of insects with paurometabolous or incomplete metamorphosis , including the grasshoppers , crickets , cave crickets , Jerusalem crickets , katydids , weta , lubber , Acrida , and locusts . | The order contains grasshoppers , katydids , and crickets . |
Anthony David Weiner ( \ / ˈwiːnər \ / ; born September 4 , 1964 ) , is an American politician and former U.S. representative who served New York 's 9th congressional district from January 1999 until June 2011 . | Anthony David Weiner ( born September 4 , 1964 ) is a former member of the United States House of Representatives . |
A portion of deliberately deteriorated gunpowder , of such low quality as to make it unusable in firearms , when placed in a heap and ignited , still managed to create a large explosion . | A portion of deliberately deteriorated gunpowder , at such a low quality as to make it unusable in firearms , when placed in a heap and ignited , still managed to create a large explosion . |
According to the biographer Esther Forbes , the Guy Fawkes Day celebration in the pre-revolutionary American colonies was a very popular holiday . | According to Esther Forbes ( a biographer ) , the Guy Fawkes Day celebration in the pre-revolutionary American Colonies was a very popular holiday . |
Traditionally , in the weeks running up to the 5th , children made `` guys '' - effigies supposedly of Fawkes-usually made from old clothes stuffed with newspaper , and fitted with a grotesque mask , to be burnt on the 5 November bonfire . | Traditionally , in the weeks running up to the 5th , children made `` guys '' - effigies supposedly of Fawkes-usually made from old clothes stuffed with newspaper , and with a grotesque mask , to be burnt on the 5 November bonfire . |
The word guy thus came in the 19th century to mean an oddly dressed person , and hence in the 20th and 21st centuries to mean any male person . | The word guy came thus in the 19th century to mean an oddly dressed person , and in the 20th and 21st centuries to mean any male person . |
In Britain , the 5th of November is variously called Bonfire Night , Fireworks Night , or Guy Fawkes Night . | In Britain the fifth of November is also called Bonfire Night , Fireworks Night or Guy Fawkes Night . |
In Boston , the revelry took on anti-authoritarian overtones , and often became so dangerous that many would not venture out of their homes . | In Boston , the celebration took on anti-authoritarian overtones , and often became so dangerous that many would not venture out of their homes . |
Measuring devices placed in the chamber to calculate the force of the blast were themselves destroyed by the explosion ; the skull of the dummy representing King James , which had been placed on a throne inside the chamber surrounded by courtiers , peers and bishops , was found a considerable distance from the site . | Measuring devices placed in the chamber to calculate the force of the blast were themselves destroyed by the blast , while the skull of the dummy representing King James , which had been placed on a throne inside the chamber surrounded by courtiers , peers and bishops , was found a large distance away from the site . |
In some areas , particularly in Sussex , there are extensive processions , large bonfires and firework displays organised by local bonfire societies , the most elaborate of which take place in Lewes . | In some areas , particularly in Sussex , there are extensive processions , large bonfires and firework displays organised by local bonfire societies ; the most extensive of which takes place in Lewes . |
Even if only half of the gunpowder had gone off , everyone in the House of Lords and its environs would have been killed instantly . | Even if only half the gunpowder had gone off , everyone in the House of Lords and its environs would have been killed instantly . |
These guys were exhibited in the street to collect money for fireworks , although this custom has become less common . | These effigies would be shown in the street , to collect money for fireworks , although this practice is becoming less common . |
The tradition of marking the day with the ringing of church bells and bonfires started soon after the Plot 's discovery , and fireworks were included in some of the earliest celebrations . | The tradition of marking the day with the ringing of church bells and bonfires started soon after the Plot and fireworks were also included in some of the earliest celebrations . |
Subsequent attempts to prove Salisbury 's involvement , such as Francis Edwards 's 1969 work Guy Fawkes : the real story of the gunpowder plot ? | Subsequent attempts to prove Cecil 's responsibility , such as Francis Edwards 's 1969 work Guy Fawkes : the real story of the gunpowder plot ? |
Such conspiracy theories alleged that Salisbury had either actually invented the plot or allowed it to continue when his agents had already infiltrated it , for the purposes of propaganda . | Such theories alleged that Cecil had either actually invented the plot or allowed it to continue when his agents had already infiltrated it , for the purposes of propaganda . |
Far from denying his intentions , `` Johnson '' stated that it had been his purpose to destroy the King and Parliament . | Far from denying his intentions during the arrest , Fawkes stated that it had been his purpose to destroy the King and the Parliament . |
Many at the time felt that Salisbury had been involved in the plot to gain favor with the King and enact more stridently anti-Catholic legislation . | Many at the time felt that Robert Cecil , 1st Earl of Salisbury had been involved in the plot to gain favor with the king and enact more stridently anti-Catholic legislation . |
Several of the conspirators expressed worries about the safety of fellow Catholics who would be present in Parliament on the day of the planned explosion . | During the preparation , several of the conspirators had been concerned about the safety of fellow Catholics who would be present in Parliament on the day of the planned explosion . |
Gardiner portrayed Salisbury as guilty of nothing more than opportunism . | Gardiner portrayed Cecil as guilty of nothing more than opportunism . |
The power of the explosion was such that the 7-foot ( 2.1 m ) deep concrete walls ( replicating how archives suggest the walls of the old House of Lords were constructed ) were reduced to rubble . | The power of the explosion , which surprised even gunpowder experts , was such that seven-foot deep solid concrete walls ( made deliberately to replicate how archives suggest the walls in the old House of Lords were constructed ) were reduced to rubble . |
The explosion would have been seen from miles away , and heard from further away still . | The power of the explosion would have been seen from miles away , and heard from further still . |
Calculations showed that Fawkes , who was skilled in the use of gunpowder , had deployed double the amount needed . | In addition , mathematical calculations showed that Fawkes , who was skilled in the use of gunpowder , had used double the amount of gunpowder needed . |
The barrels of gunpowder were discovered hidden under piles of faggots and coal . | Inside , the barrels of gunpowder were discovered hidden under piles of firewood and coal . |
In 1897 Father John Gerard of Stonyhurst College , namesake of John Gerard ( who , following the plot 's discovery , had evaded capture ) , wrote an account called What was the Gunpowder Plot ? | In 1897 Father John Gerard of Stonyhurst College , namesake of a Jesuit priest who had performed Mass to some of the plotters , wrote an account called What was the Gunpowder Plot ? |
Fawkes , using the pseudonym `` John Johnson '' , took charge of the building , posing as Percy 's servant . | Guy Fawkes , as `` John Johnson '' , was put in charge of this building , where he posed as Percy 's servant . |
The impact of even deteriorated gunpowder would have been magnified by its containment in wooden barrels , compensating for the quality of the contents . | The impact of even deteriorated gunpowder would have been magnified by the impact of its compression in wooden barrels , with the compression overcoming any deterioration in the quality of the contents . |
The Palace of Westminster in the early 17th century was a warren of buildings clustered around the medieval chambers , chapels , and halls of the former royal palace that housed both Parliament and the various royal law courts . | They were grouped around the medieval chambers , chapels , and halls of the old royal palace . |
According to the findings of the program , no one within 330 feet ( 100 m ) of the blast could have survived , and all of the stained glass windows in Westminster Abbey would have been shattered , as would all of the windows in the vicinity of the Palace . | According to the findings of the program , no-one within 100 metres of the blast could have survived , while all the stained glass windows in Westminster Abbey would have been shattered , as would all windows within a large distance of the Palace . |
The use of torture was forbidden , except by royal prerogative or a body such as the Privy Council or Star Chamber . | Torture was forbidden , except by the express instruction of the monarch or a body such as the Privy Council or the Star Chamber . |
On Saturday 26 October , Monteagle ( Tresham 's brother-in-law ) received an anonymous letter while at his house in Hoxton . | On the evening of Friday , 26 October Lord Monteagle received an anonymous letter while at his house in Hoxton . |
The experiment was conducted on the Advantica Spadeadam test site , and demonstrated that the explosion , if the gunpowder was in good order , would have killed all those in the building . | The dramatic experiment , conducted on the Advantica Spadeadam test site , proved unambiguously that the explosion would have killed all those attending the State Opening of Parliament in the Lords chamber . |
Although anti-Catholic legislation was introduced soon after the plot 's discovery , many important and loyal Catholics retained high office during King James I 's reign . | Nevertheless , many important and loyal Catholics retained high office in the kingdom during King James ' reign . |
Although weakened by his torture , Fawkes managed to jump from the gallows and break his neck , thus avoiding the agony of the gruesome latter part of his execution . | Fawkes , although weakened by torture , cheated the executioners : when he was to be hanged until almost dead , he jumped from the gallows , breaking his neck and killing himself , thus avoiding the gruesome latter part of his execution . |
Soon after , the Jesuit priest Oswald Tesimond told Garnet he had taken Catesby 's confession , in the course of which he had learned of the plot . | Oswald Tesimond , a fellow Jesuit had told him . |
, have similarly foundered on the lack of any clear evidence . | , have similarly foundered on the lack of positive proof of any government involvement in setting up the plot . |
Nevertheless , he maintained his composure and insisted that he had acted alone . | Nevertheless , Fawkes maintained his false identity and continued to insist that he was acting alone . |
Fawkes was arrested , and gave his name as John Johnson . | Shortly after midnight , Fawkes was found leaving the cellar the conspirators had rented and was arrested , giving his name as John Johnson . |
, alleging Salisbury 's culpability . | , alleging Cecil 's culpability . |
The plan was to blow up the House of Lords during the State Opening of England 's Parliament on 5 November 1605 , as the prelude to a popular revolt in the Midlands during which James 's nine-year-old daughter , Princess Elizabeth , was to be installed as the Catholic head of state . | A group of Catholics wanted to blow up the Houses of Parliament during the State Opening on 5 November 1605 . |
His responsibility was to take charge of Catesby 's house in Lambeth , where the gunpowder and other supplies were to be stored . | Catesby 's house in Lambeth was used to store the gunpowder with the tools for digging . |
November the 5th firework displays and bonfire parties are common throughout Britain , in major public displays and in private gardens . | Institutions and towns may hold firework displays and bonfire parties , and the same is done on a smaller scale in back gardens throughout the country . |
Details of the assassination attempt were allegedly known by the principal Jesuit of England , Father Henry Garnet . | The main Jesuit in England , Father Henry Garnet was said to know the details of the plot . |
Henry Garnet 's execution took place on 3 May 1606 . | Henry Garnet was executed on 3 May 1606 at St Paul 's . |
In the 2005 ITV program The Gunpowder Plot : Exploding The Legend , a full-size replica of the House of Lords was built and destroyed with barrels of gunpowder . | The Gunpowder Plot : Exploding The Legend , an ITV program presented by Richard Hammond and broadcast on 1 November 2005 , re-enacted the plot by blowing up an exact replica of the 17th-century House of Lords filled with test dummies , using the exact amount of gunpowder in the underground of the building . |
Short stories featuring Sherlock Holmes were published in the Strand Magazine . | The other Holmes stories were published in the Strand Magazine . |
Arthur Ignatius Conan Doyle was born on 22 May 1859 at 11 Picardy Place , Edinburgh , Scotland . | Sir Arthur Ignatius Conan Doyle ( 22 May 1859-7 July 1930 } was a Scottish doctor and author . |
Seremban is the capital of the Malaysian state of Negeri Sembilan , located within the district of Seremban , one of the seven districts of Negeri Sembilan . | Seremban is the capital of the Malaysian state of Negeri Sembilan , it is located in district of Seremban , one from the seven districts of Negeri Sembilan . |
In many decapods , however , one pair of legs has enlarged pincers ; the claws are called chelae , so those legs may be called chelipeds . | The claws are called chelae , so those legs may be called chelipeds . |
The decapods or Decapoda ( literally `` ten-footed '' ) are an order of crustaceans within the class Malacostraca , including many familiar groups , such as crayfish , crabs , lobsters , prawns and shrimp . | Many familiar groups , such as crayfish , crabs , lobsters , prawns and shrimp are in this order . |
Order Decapoda Latreille , 1802 | Order Decapoda Latreille , 1802 ( Selection , not everything is listed ) |
Most decapods are scavengers . | Many decapods are scavengers - they eat dead plants and animals . |
Classification within the order Decapoda depends on the structure of the gills and legs , and the way in which the larvae develop , giving rise to two suborders : Dendrobranchiata and Pleocyemata . | Classification of the order Decapoda depends on the structure of the gills and legs , and the way in which the larvae develop . |
The Pleocyemata include the remaining groups , including `` true shrimp '' . | The other groups , including true shrimp , are the Pleocyemata . |
As the name Decapoda ( from the Greek δέκα , deca - , `` ten '' , and πούς \ / ποδός , - pod , `` foot '' ) implies , all decapods have ten legs , in the form of five pairs of thoracic appendages on the last five thoracic segments . | As their name suggests , all decapods have ten legs or , more correctly , appendages . |
To drink from the Well of Wisdom , Odin had to sacrifice his eye ( which eye he sacrificed is unclear ) , symbolizing his willingness to gain the knowledge of the past , present and future . | Odin only has one eye , because he sacrificed one to drink from the fountain of wisdom . |
Marcella Detroit ( born Marcella Levy , June 21 , 1952 ) is a soprano vocalist , guitarist , and songwriter . | Marcella `` Marcy '' Levy ( born June 21 , 1952 in Detroit , Michigan ) is an American musician and singer ( soprano ) . |
She was educated at Freetown Government School before attending the Antigua Girls High School in St. John 's . | She went to Freetown Government School before attending the Antigua Girls High School in St. John 's . |
Following the completion of her studies , she worked first at the National Heart Hospital and later at the Harley Street Clinic . | She worked first at the National Heart Hospital and later at the Harley Street Clinic . |
She served as a member of the Antigua and Barbuda National Association ( London ) for the 24 years preceding her appointment as Governor-General . | She was a member of the Antigua and Barbuda National Association ( London ) for the 24 years before her appointment as Governor-General . |
After graduating she emigrated to the United Kingdom where she studied nursing at Charing Cross Hospital . | She studied nursing at Charing Cross Hospital . |
Dame Louise Agnetha Lake-Tack , GCMG DStJ ( born 26 July 1944 ) is the current and 3rd Governor-General of Antigua and Barbuda . | Dame Louise Agnetha Lake-Tack , GCMG , DStJ ( born 26 July 1944 ) is the current Governor-General of Antigua and Barbuda . |
Lake-Tack later studied and graduated in law and subsequently served as a magistrate at both Marylebone and Horseferry Magistrate Courts . | She was a magistrate at both Marylebone and Horseferry Magistrate Courts . |
, née Michiko Shōda ( 正田 美智子 , Shōda Michiko ? | Michiko Shōda was born in Tokyo . |
, born 20 October 1934 ) , is the empress consort of Japan as the wife of Emperor Akihito , the current monarch of Japan reigning from 7 January 1989 . | , born 20 October 1934 ) , is the wife of Japan 's Emperor Akihito . |
Some believe symbiosis should only refer to persistent mutualisms , while others believe it should apply to any types of persistent biological interactions ( i.e. mutualistic , commensalistic , or parasitic ) . | Some believe symbiosis should only refer to persistent mutualisms , while others believe it should apply to all kinds of persistent biological interactions . |
Part of the London Borough of Camden in Inner London , it is known for its intellectual , liberal , artistic , musical and literary associations and for Hampstead Heath , a large , hilly expanse of parkland . | It is known for its intellectual , liberal , artistic , musical and literary associations and for the large and hilly parkland Hampstead Heath . |
It has some of the most expensive housing in the London area . | Some of the most expensive housing in the London area , or indeed anywhere in the world is in Hampstead , with large houses selling for up to # 50m ( 2008 ) . |
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