Dean Martin (1917 - 1995) was an Italian-American singer, film actor, and comedian. He was known as one of the biggest music artists in the 1950's and 1960's. Martin was bor…n Dino Paul Crocetti in 1917;he was the second oldest of the Rat pack.(MORE)
Yes, he was in the original Broadway show for many years. Most members of the first cast, including Jesse, were also in the movie version, which was made about 10 years after …the the original NY production. (MORE)
The name Lockheed Martin came from the merger of Lockheed Corp. and Martin Marietta Corp. in 1995. The Lockheed name came from aviation pioneers Allan and Malcolm… Lockheed. The Martin name came from aviation pioneer Glenn Martin. The Lockheed brothers and Glenn Martin had each founded their own aircraft companies. (MORE)
Canal St. Martin is a canal that runs through Paris, France, and a neighborhood associated with this canal as well. For those who recall the 2001 film Amelie, the canal provid…ed a background for several of the scenes in that movie, with its iron foot bridges and tree-lined corridor. The canal, as well as the neighborhood surrounding, is a tourist attraction in itself for those who are visiting Paris. There are many reasons to visit this area of the city.Canal St. Martin, at about 2.75 miles in length, is an extension of the Seine River. The canal is situated near Parc des Buttes Chaumont, in the northeastern part of Paris. The beginning of Canal St. Martin is a double lock near the Place de Stalingrad. The water body is bordered on one side byQuai de Valmy on one side, and Quai de Jammapes on the other, before widening Bassin de la Villette, the largest man made lake in Paris. The canal ends at the Seine via Port de l'Arsenal, and is spanned by a hydraulic lifting bridge, the Pont Levant de la Rue Crimee along the way.Canal St. Martin was constructed under Napolean's orders, given in 1802. Its purpose was to provide fresh water to the growing populace of Paris, and as a public health precaution, to avoid water borne diseases such as dysentery. A wine tax funded the project, which took 23 years to dig. Port de L'Arsenal and Bassin de la Villette were the two ports serving the canal, which also shipped goods including grain and building supplies to Paris. In the late 1960s, the canal was nearly relegated to being filled in for a highway to be built in its place.The Canal St. Martin neighborhood is a quiet one, bordering the tree lined canal. Frequented by younger adults, the neighborhood is less pricey and busy than other parts of Paris, though still replete with cafes, wine bars, and boutiques. Many artists have moved into the neighborhood, establishing studios and galleries. In the Parc de la Villette area are science and music museums, and here it is a bit busier. There are concerts at various venues as well, and in summer, an open air film festival.The neighborhood of Canal St. Martin features a number of fashion boutiques, as well as book and housewares shops, and those dedicated to art, movies, and jewelry. There are several eateries, including a wood-fired bakery, cafes offering French cuisine, a juice bar, a shop featuring artisanal products from Italy, and a well-known bar with seafood tapas, among other offerings. You can take a canal cruise or visit Hospital St. Louis, dating to 1605, and featuring a quiet interior garden and a chapel.Canal St. Martin is a canal and neighborhood in northeastern Paris, France. The canal was originally built under Napolean's orders, in the first quarter of the 19th century, to bring fresh water to the growing city as well as to bring in supplies. Today, there are cruises on the canal. The Canal St. Martin neighborhood features food, boutiques, music, and museums, with many of these attractions costing less than elsewhere in the city.The hydraulic lift bridge on Canal St. Martin was built in 1885, and at that time was a technological marvel. There are several bridges along the canal, as well as nine locks.(MORE)
One of the most popular national heroes that children enjoy learning about is Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Children have a very strong sense of right and wrong, and Dr. Martin …Luther King games and activities help them channel that sense of justice and equality into action. Provide your children with these fun and educational Dr. King games to learn more about the important historical figure as well as how to make change like he did.Play one of the most popular and educational online Martin Luther King games with your children at BrainPOP, Jr. The website boasts seven different videos featuring the national hero, each with its own games, puzzles and activities. Put the events of Dr. King's life in order with a sequencing game or make a sign to share a message in Dr. King fashion. Some BrainPOP games are free, but an all-inclusive membership is also available for a nominal monthly fee.Enjoy an activity known as a Time Warp at the website Funschool. This free game allows you to drag a time line cursor to find out about historical events that include Dr. King, such as when he attended Morehouse College in Atlanta. It also features prominent quotes that Dr. King is famous for saying, providing children with the opportunity to mull over these words, decide what they mean and see how they apply in their own lives.Peruse through five different Martin Luther King games at the website Primary Games. Available games include a Dr. King word search, word jumble, maze and two different kinds of puzzles. These cartoon games are best for younger children in primary grades and although they are free, they are Java-based so they do require current technological updates and enough memory space on your computer to run them.Use the educational videos and activities at the website Jump Start to ignite your child's interest in Dr. King. There is an acrostic poem activity to do that uses Dr. King's name, a "Change the World" essay activity, an "I Have a Dream" essay challenge and much more. The Jump Start website is free to use and features many favorite children's television and film characters for additional interest.Supplement these online games with educational books and videos about Dr. King as well as your own ideas. Try creating a BINGO game about Dr. King, or a matching game for younger children. Actively participate with your kids as they learn more about this national figure.Some of these games feature offline components, such as printable games or volunteer challenges, that help children bring Dr. King's energy to life in their communities.(MORE)
Martin Mall creates memorable moments for your audience. His creative skills and surprising acts stay in the mind of your guests long after the end of the show.Can you make en…ough money to support a family as a juggler?Yes.How do you find work as a juggler?Being in the business with a certain reputation for almost 20 years makes producers and clients get in touch with me, but I'm also always reaching out to new marketsIs it common to not be paid after performing?No, not at all. I work mostly with people that I know and trust. Plus - both sides feel bound to the contracts we agree to beforehand.Is it worth having a home base if you're traveling the whole time?Absolutely. I love traveling, but one of the best moments of it is coming home and have a place to recharge for the next adventure.What are some of the craziest gigs you've been offered?Opening act with my laser-performance for a techno DJ set for 12000 people. My cello juggling brings me to the top concert stages of the world - always crazy. Jump in to a venue with a parachute and do a juggling show right afterwards.How do you get your foot in the door in the professional juggling world?If you want to meet lots of jugglers - visit juggling conventions and meetings, there are a lot of them. If you want to start a career as a performer: Create an act and try to perform as much as possible. Perform at circus and theatre festivals. Be seen by producers and agents.Is the competition cutthroat in the juggling profession?No. If competition means that more and more creative and unique acts come up and exist , it's a good thing, because it makes the art itself evolve. Original act will always have a market and work, because one cannot copy originality.How long did it take you to perfect your show?I still strive for perfection everytime I am on stage. There is always something to improve. But even coming close to perfect show is a good feeling.What are your favorite props to use while juggling?I started to juggle with diabolos and specialized in them. Later I started to manipulate balls of different sizes. I like both disciplines, but the diabolo will always be my first prop...What moment were you most proud of so far?Every good show makes me "proud", but receiving a silver medal at the most prestigiuos newcomer circus festival in Paris as the first german diabolo juggler was a special moment for sure...(MORE)
Emotions erupted this week following the acquittal of George Zimmerman, charged with second-degree murder and manslaughter in the death of 17-year-old Trayvon Martin. Celebrit…ies took their responses to the public:(MORE)
No. It is an old Irish name. It seems to have been the name of a Roman Missionary to Britain in ancient times *See the Village in Cardiff, Wales, "St. Fagans", but there is no… suggestion that the modern surname Fagan is derived from this British origin. It seems to be a separate name in Ireland "O Faodhagain", and the anglicised version of this seems to be where the modern name has derived from. There is some suggestion that the Irish name is derived from Norman ancestry, but no suggestion that it has any sort of Viking origin. Sorry. (MORE)
According to Rossman, imagination is the key to understanding the self, and can be used to resolve many issues of mind and body fitness, including stress.
Grant Fagan has: Performed in "Spring Semester" in 1985. Performed in "Motel California" in 1986. Performed in "The Pizza Boy: He Delivers" in 1986. Performed in "Too Big for …His Britches" in 1988. Performed in "Knight Moves" in 1991. Performed in "Cunning Cadets" in 2005. (MORE)