Kamen - Kamen Kaman Aircraft was founded in 1945 by Charles Kaman . During the first ten years the company operates exclusively as a designer and manufacturer of several helicopters that set world records and achieved many aviation firsts. Since 1956 Kaman begins to diversify as an aerospace subcontrator of Mc Donnell, Grumman and others December 1945 : With $2,000 and his invention of the servo-flap controlled rotor , 26-year-old Charles Kaman founds the company. January 15, 1947 : K-125 : Kaman's first helicopter July, 1949 : K-225 An improved version, the U.S. Navy buys two and Coast Guard one for $25,000 each. Later, they will receive the H-22 designation. December 1951 : A modified K-225 equipped with a Boeing 502 engine becomes the world's first gas turbine.
Dean Kamen - Dean Kamen Dean Kamen American entrepreneur and inventor. The remainder of this article needs thorough fact-checking - it coincides with what I remember reading but I haven't gone and checked it properly Probably most well-known to the public from the publicity surrounding the product that eventually became known as the Segway HT - a kind of electric scooter with a complex, computer-controlled gyroscopic stabilisation and control system that keep the Segway balanced on two horizontally-placed wheels and controlled by moving body weight. The machine's secret development was the object of much speculation after segments of a book quoting Steve Jobs and other notable IT visionaries espousing its society-revolutionising potential were leaked in 1999. However, Mr. Kamen was already a successful and wealthy inventor, after inventing a new.
Martin Kamen - Martin Kamen Co-discoverer (with Sam Ruben) of the isotope carbon-14 on February 27th, 1940. Author of Radiant Science, Dark Politics -- a Memoir of the Nuclear Age (1985) Winner of the Enrico Fermi Award April 24th, 1996. He was awarded the 1989 Albert Einstein World Award of Science..
Michael Kamen - Michael Kamen Michael Kamen (April 15, 1948 - November 18, 2003) was an American composer (especially of film scores), orchestral arranger, song writer, and session musician. Kamen was born in New York City, USA and studied at The New York High School of Music & Art, then Juilliard's School for Music Dance and Drama in New York, where he learned to play the oboe. He founded the New York Rock and Roll Ensemble in the late 1960s, which played classical-rock music presaging bands such as Electric Light Orchestra (ELO). Kamen played oboe and keyboards as well as composing. One of his songs Sing Lady Sing, was renamed Them Changes and parlayed into a hit by Buddy Miles. He worked briefly with Leonard Bernstein, when his rock ensemble.
John E. Sununu - and Harvard University. After graduating, he worked in the high-tech industry, at one time for the company of Dean Kamen. He is the son of former New Hampshire governor John H. Sununu. First elected to the U.S. House of Representatives in 1996, he won the New Hampshire senate seat in 2002..
Inquisition - the stake, and it was carried out by the secular authorities. Death or life imprisonment was always accompanied by the confiscation of all the accused's property. Abuses by local Inquisitions early on led to reform and regulation by Rome, and in the 14th century intervention by secular authorities became common. At the end of the 15th century, under Ferdinand and Isabella of Castile, the Spanish inquisition became independent of Rome. In its dealings with converted Moslems and Jews and also illuminists, the Spanish Inquisition with its notorious "autos de fé " represents a dark chapter in the history of the Inquisition. In northern Europe the Inquisition was considerably more benign: in England it was never instituted, and in the Scandinavian countries it had hardly any impact (although northern Europe had its.
Grammy Awards of 2001 - Brian Setzer Orchestra Best Pop Vocal Album Elliot Scheiner, Phil Burnett, Roger Nichols (engineers/mixers), Donald Fagen & Walter Becker (producers) for Two Against Nature performed by Steely Dan Best Dance Recording Michael Mangini, Steve Greenberg (producers & mixers) & Baha Men for "Who Let the Dogs Out" performed by Baha Men Best Pop Instrumental Album Joe Jackson for Symphony No. 1 Production and engineering Best Engineered Recording, Non-Classical Elliot Scheiner, Phil Burnett & Roger Nichols (engineers) for Two Against Nature performed by Steely Dan Producer of the Year, Non-Classical Dr. Dre Best Classical Engineered Recording John Eargle (engineer) for Dvorák: Requiem, Op. 89; Sym. No. 9, Op. 95 "From the New World" conducted by Zdenek Macal Classical Producer of the Year Steven Epstein Remixer of the Year Hex Hector R&B Best.
Grammy Award for Best Rock Instrumental Performance - Flaming Lips for "Approaching Pavonis Mons By Balloon" Grammy Awards of 2002: Jeff Beck for "Dirty Mind" Grammy Awards of 2001: Metallica with Michael Kamen conducting the San Francisco Symphony Orchestra, for "The Call Of The Ktulu" Grammy Awards of 2000: Santana featuring Eric Clapton for "The Calling" 1990s Grammy Awards of 1999: Pat Metheny Group for "The Roots Of Coincidence" Grammy Awards of 1998: The Chemical Brothers for "Block Rockin' Beats" Grammy Awards of 1997: Jimmie Vaughan, Eric Clapton, Bonnie Raitt, Robert Cray, B.B. King, Buddy Guy, Dr. John & Art Neville for "SRV Shuffle" Grammy Awards of 1996: Allman Brothers Band for "Jessica" Grammy Awards of 1995: Pink Floyd for "Marooned" Grammy Awards of 1994: Zappa's Universe Rock Group featuring Steve Vai for "Sofa" Grammy Awards of 1993: Stevie.
Grammy Awards of 1997 - Leonard Slatkin (conductor), Michelle De Young, various artists, the Washington Choral Arts Society Male Chorus, the Washington Oratorio Society Male Chorus & the National Symphony Orchestra for Corigliano: Of Rage and Remembrance Composing and arranging Best Instrumental Composition Herbie Hancock & Jean Hancock (composers) for "Manhattan (Island of Lights and Love)" performed by Herbie Hancock Best Song Written Specifically for a Motion Picture or for Television Diane Warren (songwriter) for "Because You Loved Me" (Theme from Up Close & Personal) performed by Celine Dion Best Instrumental Composition Written for a Motion Picture or for Television David Arnold (composer) for Independence Day Best Instrumental Arrangement Michael Kamen (arranger) for "An American Symphony (Mr. Holland's Opus)" Best Instrumental Arrangement with Accompanying Vocal(s) Alan Broadbent & David Foster (arrangers) for "When I Fall in.
Grammy Awards of 1992 - (conductor) & the Chicago Symphony Orchestra for Corigliano: Symphony No. 1 Best Classical Album Hans Weber (producer), Leonard Bernstein (conductor), June Anderson, Nicolai Gedda, Adolph Green, Jerry Hadley, Della Jones, Christa Ludwig, Kurt Ollmann & the London Symphony Orchestra for Bernstein: Candide Comedy Best Comedy Album Peter Schickele for P.D.Q. Bach: WTWP Classical Talkity-Talk Radio Composing and arranging Best Instrumental Composition Elton John (composer) for "Basque" performed by James Galway Best Song Written Specifically for a Motion Picture or Television Bryan Adams, Michael Kamen & Robert John "Mutt" Lange (songwriters) for "(Everything I Do) I Do It For You" performed by Bryan Adams Best Instrumental Composition Written for a Motion Picture or for Television John Barry (composer) for Dances With Wolves Best Arrangement on an Instrumental Dave Grusin (arranger) for "Medley:.
Grammy Award for Best Song Written for a Motion Picture, Television or Other Visual Media - 1997 Diane Warren for "Because You Loved Me" (Theme from Up Close & Personal) performed by Celine Dion Grammy Awards of 1996 Alan Menken & Stephen Schwartz for "Colors of the Wind" performed by Judy Kuhn & Vanessa Williams Grammy Awards of 1995 Bruce Springsteen for "Streets of Philadelphia" Grammy Awards of 1994 Alan Menken & Tim Rice for "A Whole New World (Aladdin's Theme)" performed by Regina Belle & Peabo Bryson Grammy Awards of 1993 Howard Ashman & Alan Menken for "Beauty and the Beast" performed by Peabo Bryson & Celine Dion Grammy Awards of 1992 Bryan Adams, Michael Kamen & Robert John "Mutt" Lange for "(Everything I Do) I Do It For You" performed by Bryan Adams Grammy Awards of 1991 Alan Menken & Howard Ashman for "Under the.
Grammy Award for Best Instrumental Arrangement - Béla Fleck & Edgar Meyer for "Debussy: Doctor Gradus Ad Parnassum" performed by Béla Fleck with Joshua Bell & Gary Hoffmann Grammy Awards of 2001 Chick Corea for "Spain for Sextet & Orchestra" Grammy Awards of 2000 Don Sebesky for "Chelsea Bridge" 1990s Grammy Awards of 1999 Don Sebesky for "Waltz for Debby" Grammy Awards of 1998 Bill Holman for "Straight, No Chaser" performed by The Bill Holman Band Grammy Awards of 1997 Michael Kamen for "An American Symphony (Mr. Holland's Opus)" Grammy Awards of 1996 Robert Farnon for "Lament" performed by J. J. Johnson & the Robert Farnon Orchestra Grammy Awards of 1995 Dave Grusin for "Three Cowboy Songs" Grammy Awards of 1994 Dave Grusin for "Mood Indigo" Grammy Awards of 1993 Rob McConnell for "Strike Up the Band ".
Film score - front of a large screen depicting the movie, and sometimes a 'click-track' is used--a series of clicks which help the conductor to synchronise the orchestra's playing to the film. A film's music might also include songs or other music not written specifically for the film (see Soundtrack) Film score composers include: David Arnold: Independence Day, Stargate, Tomorrow Never Dies John Barry: several James Bond films, Dances With Wolves Roy Budd: Get Carter Aaron Copland Carl Davis Patrick Doyle Ludovico Einaudi Danny Elfman: The Simpsons (Theme), Edward Scissorhands, Beetlejuice, Batman Eliot Goldenthal: Frida Jerry Goldsmith: many Star Trek scores, both film and TV; Omen James Horner: Titanic, Legends of the Fall, Braveheart Maurice Jarre: Lawrence of Arabia Trevor Jones: Cliffhanger Michael Kamen: Robin Hood, Prince of Thieves, Band of Brothers (TV) Erich.
Folic acid - folate, vitamin B12, or vitamin B6 may increase your level of homocysteine, an amino acid normally found in your blood. There is evidence that an elevated homocysteine level is an independent risk factor for heart disease and stroke (30 - 41). The evidence suggests that high levels of homocysteine may damage coronary arteries or make it easier for blood clotting cells called platelets to clump together and form a clot (36). However, there is currently no evidence available to suggest that lowering homocysteine with vitamins will reduce your risk of heart disease. Clinical intervention trials are needed to determine whether supplementation with folic acid, vitamin B12 or vitamin B6 can lower your risk of developing coronary heart disease. Folic acid and cancer Some evidence associates low blood levels of folate with.
Deaths in 2003 - of the Barcelona zoo [1] 24 Uma Devi, popularly known as Tuntun, Indian actress (80 years) 21 Bohumil Simon, one of the leaders of the Prague Spring (83 years) 20 David Dacko, first president of the Central African Republic (73 years) 20 Robert Addie, British actor (43 years) 20 Eugene Kleiner, entrepreneur and co-founder of Kleiner, Perkins, Caufield & Byers venture capital firm (80 years) 20 Roger Short, British diplomat, consul-general in Istanbul (58 years) 20 Kerem Yilmazer, Turkish actor (58 years) 19 Ken Brett, former Major League Baseball player, brother of George Brett. (55 years) 18 Michael Kamen, composer 17 Arthur Conley, soul singer 17 Don Gibson, singer-songwriter 16 Bettina Goislard, UNHCR relief worker (29 years) 16 Fukuda, Arihiro, Japanese associate professor and author of Sovereignty and the Sword (39.
2003 in film - director October 2 Gunther Philipp, Austrian actor October 3 William Steig, American cartoonist and children's author; creator of Shrek October 5 Denis Quilley, British actor October 20 Jack Elam, American actor, 84 years October 21 Fred Berry, American actor, October 23 Tony Capstick, British actor, comedian, musician and broadcaster November 4 Ken Gampu, South African actor November 6 Eduardo Palomo, Mexican actor (41 years) November 9 Art Carney, The Honeymooners actor (85 years) November 12 Jonathan Brandis, actor, reportedly suicide (27 years) November 12 Penny Singleton, actress (95 years) November 13 Kellie Waymire, actress (35 years) November 14 Gene Anthony Ray, actor and dancer November 15 Dorothy Loudon, actress November 18 Michael Kamen, composer November 20 Kerem Yilmazer, Turkish actor (58 years) November 20 Robert Addie, British actor (43 years) November.
Yukio Mishima - there. He was misdiagnosed as having tuberculosis and escaped service during World War II. He graduated from Tokyo University in 1947 with a degree in jurisprudence, and worked as an official in the government’s Finance Ministry. He resigned his position within a year in order to devote his time to writing. He wrote Kamen no kokuhaku (Confessions of a Mask), an autobiographical work about a young latent homosexual who must hide behind a mask in order to fit into society. His most important essay, Bunka beiron (A Defense of Culture), argues that the Emperor was the source of Japanese culture, and to defend the Emperor was to defend the Japanese Culture. He formed his own private army, the Tatenokai (Shield Society), to protect the emperor. During the 1960s, Mishima wrote some.
Albert Einstein World Award of Science - 1999 : Robert Weinberg 1998 : Charles R. Goldman 1997 : Jean-Marie Ghuysen 1996 : Alec Jeffreys 1995 : Herbert H. Jasper 1994 : Sherwood Rowland 1993 : Ali Javan 1992 : Raymond U . Lemieux 1991 : Albert Fleckenstein 1990 : Gustav Nossal 1989 : Martin Kamen 1988 : Margaret Burbidge 1987 : Hugh Huxley 1986 : Monkombu S. Swaminathan 1985 : Werner Stumm 1984 : Ricardo Bressani.
Auto de fe - of auto da fe in Porto (Really? What about Rossio then?. Autos de fe also took place in Mexico, Brazil, and Peru, and are recorded by contemporary historians of the Conquistadors such as Bernal Diaz. The last case of an execution by the Spanish Inquisition was a schoolmaster, Cayetano Ripoll, July 26, 1826. His trial lasted nearly two years. He was accused of being a deist, and substituting in his school the words "Praise be to God" for "Ave Maria purissima." He died calmly on the gibbet after repeating the words, "I die reconciled to God and to man." This was the last auto de fe. References Henry Kamen, The Spanish Inquisition: A Historical Revision. (Yale University Press, 1999). ISBN 0300078803 ---This revised edition of his 1965 original contributes to the.
Bryan Adams - he met drummer Jim Vallance. The two begin collaborating as songwriters, and before long their material was being covered by many artists. A&M Canada was sent some demos and signed Adams to a recording contract at age 18. In 1990 he joined many other guests (including Michael Kamen) for Roger Waters' massive performance of The Wall in Berlin. His biggest popular success was the album Waking Up the Neighbours in 1991 (see 1991 in music), produced by Mutt Lange and featuring the ballad "(Everything I Do) I Do It for You" (written by Kamen). This love song featured on the soundtrack to Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves and was a huge #1 hit around the world, by far the biggest-selling single of 1991 in many places. He has been inducted into.
