Anton Rubinstein (Pianist, Composer and Conductor)

Profession: Pianist, Composer and Conductor Biography: Anton Rubinstein was a Russian pianist, composer, and conductor who made significant contributions to the development of Russian music in the 19th century. He was one of the most sought-after concert pianists of his time, known for his virtuosic technique and passionate performances. Rubinstein composed numerous works, including symphonies, concertos, chamber music, and operas, and his compositions were highly regarded during his lifetime.

Betty on HBO: TV Review

Critics Pick The new series, from 'Skate Kitchen' director Crystal Moselle, follows a pack of teen girl skaters with gorgeous cinematography and verve. “Betty” looks like how being a teenager feels. Shot during a vibrant New York City summer, the show zips alongside its characters as they weave through traffic, across parks, over bridges on their skateboards.

Bob Marley (Reggae Musician) - On This Day

Full Name: Nesta Robert Marley Profession: Reggae Musician Biography: Born to a mother of African and a father of European descent in rural Jamaica, Marley moved with his mother to the ghetto Trench Town in Kingston in 1957. In 1963 he formed a singing group called "The Wailing Wailers" with friends (later "The Wailers") achieving local success. During the 1960s Marley married and became interested in the Rastafari movement and remained committed to it for the rest of his life and it came to influence much of his music.

Nearly 1 in 5 Health Care Workers Have Quit Their Jobs During the Pandemic

U.S. hospitals are filled with COVID-19 patients as the delta variant continues to ravage the country. Yet a year and a half into the pandemic, many health care providers are facing severe staffing shortages, and a new Morning Consult survey suggests more could be on the horizon. In California, for example, thousands of Kaiser Permanente nurses said they’re planning a strike because of planned “hefty cuts” to their pay and benefits.

Sammy Davis Jr. (Singer, Actor and TV Host)

Profession: Singer, Actor and TV Host Biography: Ocean's 11, Candy Man Born: December 8, 1925 Birthplace: NYC, New York, USA Generation: Greatest Generation Chinese Zodiac: Ox Star Sign: Sagittarius Died: May 16, 1990 (aged 64) Cause of Death: Throat cancer Articles and Photos Sinatra Snaps the Fight of the Century Sinatra does it his way and secures a ringside seat as a photographer for the "Fight of the Century"

How 'Hocus Pocus 2' Compares to the Original

October’s almost here, and with it comes the changing of the leaves, the pumpkin spice-ing of the lattes, and the return of the quintessential Halloween classic: Hocus Pocus. This year, in fact, there’s even a sequel. Hocus Pocus 2—starring Bette Midler, Sarah Jessica Parker, Kathy Najimy in reprisals of their original roles, and now, Whitney Peak, Lilia Buckingham, and Belissa Escobedo—picks up three decades after the events of the first film with even more magic—and slightly better CGI.

L'Association nationale des lus en charge du sport a renouvel ses instances

Publié le 7 juin 2011par  Jean Damien Lesay Organisation territoriale, élus et institutions, Tourisme, culture, loisirs A l'issue de son congrès annuel, qui s'est tenu à Marseille les 27 et 28 mai, l'Association nationale des élus en charge du sport (Andes) a renouvelé son comité directeur et son bureau. Si Jacques Thouroude (Castres) conserve la présidence, Arielle Piazza (Bordeaux) et Jean-Jacques Place (Tours) deviennent vice-présidents aux côtés de Jacqueline Fauth (Liévin) et Yves Barboussat (Chambéry), déjà présents dans le précédent bureau.

Le projet de loi Montagne adopt l'unanimit au Snat

Publié le 16 décembre 2016par  Michel Tendil Cohésion des territoires, Développement économique, Organisation territoriale, élus et institutions, Sécurité, Environnement, Energie, Emploi Actualisé le 16 décembre 2016, à 11 heures C'est une affaire rondement menée : le Sénat a adopté à l'unanimité, le 14 décembre, le projet de loi Montagne, moins de deux mois après l'Assemblée. Dès lundi 19 décembre, une commission mixte paritaire sera chargée de synthétiser les deux versions, dont "

Tiger Woods 40th Birthday Interview

Turning 40, the golfer talks about his highs and lows on and off the course By Lorne Rubenstein Tiger Woods was raised to be a champion. Groomed by a father who put a golf club in his hands before he could walk, Woods has been one of the most dominant athletes of all time since turning pro at 20 in the summer of 1996. His 14 major tournament championships are second only to Jack Nicklaus’ total of 18, a record he once seemed destined to surpass.

Aprs la charte, le label "Marianne" entre en scne

Le ministère délégué à la Réforme de l'Etat a retenu 61 administrations pour l'expérimentation pendant près d'un an du label de qualité "Marianne", qui prendra la suite de la "charte Marianne" sur l'accueil des usagers. Aux côtés des administrations de l'Etat, on trouve quatre collectivités, à savoir les mairies d'Elancourt (Yvelines) et de Chaville (Hauts-de-Seine), ainsi que deux intercommunalités : la communauté d'agglomération havraise (Seine-Maritime) et la communauté d'agglomération du territoire de la Côte Ouest à la Réunion.