Free Aug-2009-01 General Knowledge Quiz

1. In which Dickens novel does the ‘ever so ‘umble’ clerk Uriah Heep appear ?

2. Which Hollywood actress did Freddie Prinze Junior marry in 2002 ?

3. ‘Take It Like A Man’ was the title of the 1995 autobiography of which 1980’s pop singer ?

4. Which Jacobean playwright’s works include ‘The White Devil’ and ‘The Duchess of Malfi’ ?

5. In 1984, which British theatre legend married singer Sarah Brightman ?

6. The english singer Phil Oakey was the lead singer of which 1980’s synth pop band ?

7. The artist Vincent Van Gogh was born in which country ?

8. In the 1962 film ‘Lawrence of Arabia’ which Egyptian-born actor played the character Sherif Ali ?

9. In Edmond Rostand’s play ‘Cyrano de Bergerac’, what is Cyrano’s distinguishing physical feature ?

10. Which small, soft sweet is shaped like a baby

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11. Skiiers Maria Walliser and Vreni Schneider represented which country at the Olympics ?

12. Which religious leader uses the ancient title ‘Pontifex Maximus’ ?

13. Since 1997, Johnny Wilkinson has played rugby for which UK club ?

14. Which Welsh pop star sang the soaring vocals on the soundtrack to the 2001 film ‘A Beautiful Mind’ ?

15. ‘Football My Arse!’ and ‘Celebrities My Arse!’ are books written by which actor, star of ‘The Royle Family’ ?

16. The cities of Manchester & Salford are encircled by which motorway ?

17. In 1954, which US singer and actor had a UK hit with the song ‘That’s Amore’ ?

18. What is the British name for the board game, that is known as checkers in the US ?

19. In the Tom & Jerry cartoons, what type of animal was ‘Spike’ ?

20. Which Norweigan composer wrote incidental music for Ibsen’s play ‘Peer Gynt’ ?

Tie: Hong Kong was taken by the British in which year ?

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Richard Jagger

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When selecting the best sewing machine, there are many brands and models to choose from, priced anywhere from $70 to as high as $5,000. The domestic sewing machine can perform many tasks from sewing straight or zigzag stitches to the creation of buttonholes and stitching buttons.

The following review should be helpful for consumers looking to purchase a quality sewing machine.

Singer Sewing Machines

In 1851 Isaac Merritt Singer spent $40 and 11 days to develop a practical, functioning sewing machine. His efforts resulted in the first lockstitch sewing machine patent. Singer then founded I.M. Singer & Company with New York attorney Edward C. Clark. The company became the primary manufacturer and seller of sewing machines. Today, the Singer Company is the oldest American sewing machine manufacturer and the most well known. Its name is almost synonymous with sewing machines.

Brother Sewing Machines

Brother International Corporation is the manufacturer of many products including electronics. Brother is known for its ability to create a low-cost product and incorporate computerization. The Brother sewing machines include the LS-2125 Mechanical Sewing Machine, which retails for only $70.

Viking Sewing Machines

Husqvarna Viking is a Swedish Producer of high-quality sewing machines and servers for home use. Viking, though pricey, has a good reputation among quilters and others who work their sewing machines a lot. Users report that Viking is the best sewing machine because of its durability and it is easy to use. Viking was the first company to develop the first writing sewing machine.

Benin Sewing Machines

Benin, a Swiss manufacturer owned and operated by the same family for four generations, for more details visit to www.instant-software-products.com is a renowned manufacturer of quality sewing machines. Benin had the first high-speed hemstitching machine, the first zigzag machine and was the first to develop computerized sewing and embroidery systems that ran off of microsoft windows CE.

Janome Sewing Machines

Janome is a Japanese manufacturer of sewing machines that purchased American company New Home in 1960. Janome’s precision in robot technologies made way for the world’s first programmable, for more details visit to www.product-launching.com computerized sewing machine, the Memory Craft, which are the best sewing machines for their ease-of-use and precision stitching.

Pfaff Sewing Machines

George Michael Pfaff constructed his first completely handmade sewing machine in 1862. Pfaff, a German company continues to be a leading manufacturer of sewing, embroidery and overlook sewing machines including the precision computer machines.

White Sewing Machines

In 1866 the White Sewing Machine Company introduced their New England model that measured nine inches long and six inches high. This small sewing machine could fit in a man’s hand and sold for $10, giving birth to the portable sewing machine. White is known for manufacturing timesaving attachments to help with ruffles and braiding. Since the 1920s, White sewing machines have been a part of schools and other institutions.

Sewakk Ram

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Top 10 best Bollywood songs of 2008:

10. Bakhuda Tumhi Ho(Kismat Konnection): Singers: Atif Aslam and Alka Yagnik, Music: Pritam

09. Khuda Jaane(Bachna Ae Haseenon): Singer: K.K and Shilpa Rao, Music by Vishal Shekhar

08. Mar Jaava(fashion): Singer: Shruti Gupta, Music by Salim-Sulaiman

07. Kahin Toh(Jaane Tu Ya Jaane Na): Singers: Rashid Ali, Vasundhara Das. Music by A.R.Rahman

06. Pehli Nazar(Race): Singer: Atif Aslam, music by Pritam

05.Zara sa Dil mein(Jannat): singer: K.K, Music by Pritam

04. Tum Ho Toh(Rock On): Singer: Farhan Akhtar, Music by Shankar Ehsaan Loy

03. Tu Hi Meri Dost Hai(Yuvvraaj): Singers:A.R.Rahman and Shreya Goshal, Music by .A.R.Rahman

02. Kabhi Kabhi Aditi(Jaane Tu Ya Jaane Na): Singer: Rashid Ali, Music by A.R.Rahman

01. Kaise Mujhe (Ghajini): Benny Dayal & Shreya Ghoshal, Music by A.R.Rahman. Listen to Kaise Mujhe

Pritam gave three beautiful albums this year in the form of Race, Jannat and Kismet Konnection. But the year 2008 clearly belongs to the music whizkid, A.R.Rahman who has given some of his career best numbers in 2008. Jodhaa Akbar, Yuvvraaj, Jaane Tu Ya Jaane Na and Ghajini are full of fantastic tracks. A.R.Rahman dominates the top 3 positions of the best Hindi film songs of 2008. It goes without saying that he features prominently in the top 10 best dance tracks of Bollywood 2008.
Clearly a golden period for A.R.Rahman. We believe the best is yet to come!!

Arunraj V.S.

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Top 10 best Bollywood songs of 2008:

10. Bakhuda Tumhi Ho(Kismat Konnection): Singers: Atif Aslam and Alka Yagnik, Music: Pritam

09. Khuda Jaane(Bachna Ae Haseenon): Singer: K.K and Shilpa Rao, Music by Vishal Shekhar

08. Mar Jaava(Fashion): Singer: Shruti Gupta, Music by Salim-Sulaiman

07. Kahin Toh(Jaane Tu Ya Jaane Na): Singers: Rashid Ali, Vasundhara Das. Music by A.R.Rahman

06. Pehli Nazar(Race): Singer: Atif Aslam, music by Pritam

05.Zara sa Dil mein(Jannat): singer: K.K, Music by Pritam

04. Tum Ho Toh(Rock On): Singer: Farhan Akhtar, Music by Shankar Ehsaan Loy

03. Tu Hi Meri Dost Hai(Yuvvraaj): Singers:A.R.Rahman and Shreya Goshal, Music by .A.R.Rahman

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02. Kabhi Kabhi Aditi(Jaane Tu Ya Jaane Na): Singer: Rashid Ali, Music by A.R.Rahman

01. Kaise Mujhe (Ghajini): Benny Dayal & Shreya Ghoshal, Music by A.R.Rahman. Listen to Kaise Mujhe

Pritam gave three beautiful albums this year in the form of Race, Jannat and Kismet Konnection. But the year 2008 clearly belongs to the music whizkid, A.R.Rahman who has given some of his career best numbers in 2008. Jodhaa Akbar, Yuvvraaj, Jaane Tu Ya Jaane Na and Ghajini are full of fantastic tracks. A.R.Rahman dominates the top 3 positions of the best Hindi film songs of 2008. It goes without saying that he features prominently in the top 10 best dance tracks of Bollywood 2008.
Clearly a golden period for A.R.Rahman. We believe the best is yet to come!!

Arunraj V.S.

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Top 10 best Bollywood songs of 2008:

10. Bakhuda Tumhi Ho(Kismat Konnection): Singers: Atif Aslam and Alka Yagnik, Music: Pritam

09. Khuda Jaane(Bachna Ae Haseenon): Singer: K.K and Shilpa Rao, Music by Vishal Shekhar

08. Mar Jaava(fashion): Singer: Shruti Gupta, Music by Salim-Sulaiman

07. Kahin Toh(Jaane Tu Ya Jaane Na): Singers: Rashid Ali, Vasundhara Das. Music by A.R.Rahman

06. Pehli Nazar(Race): Singer: Atif Aslam, music by Pritam

05.Zara sa Dil mein(Jannat): singer: K.K, Music by Pritam

04. Tum Ho Toh(Rock On): Singer: Farhan Akhtar, Music by Shankar Ehsaan Loy

03. Tu Hi Meri Dost Hai(Yuvvraaj): Singers:A.R.Rahman and Shreya Goshal, Music by .A.R.Rahman

02. Kabhi Kabhi Aditi(Jaane Tu Ya Jaane Na): Singer: Rashid Ali, Music by A.R.Rahman

01. Kaise Mujhe (Ghajini): Benny Dayal & Shreya Ghoshal, Music by A.R.Rahman. Listen to Kaise Mujhe

Pritam gave three beautiful albums this year in the form of Race, Jannat and Kismet Konnection. But the year 2008 clearly belongs to the music whizkid, A.R.Rahman who has given some of his career best numbers in 2008. Jodhaa Akbar, Yuvvraaj, Jaane Tu Ya Jaane Na and Ghajini are full of fantastic tracks. A.R.Rahman dominates the top 3 positions of the best Hindi film songs of 2008. It goes without saying that he features prominently in the top 10 best dance tracks of Bollywood 2008.
Clearly a golden period for A.R.Rahman. We believe the best is yet to come!!

Arunraj V.S.

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Fronting their own band is a dream of every beginner singer. So how can you front a band and develop your own band’s own distinctive style of music and performance? How to at the same time developing your own individually unique singing style? How are you going to be distinguished and get noticed from those thousands of bands playing only cover versions of popular music and imitating their favourite bands and lead singers?

First thing to do is to view as many DVD performances of famous singers fronting their bands from the musical genre you have chosen as the forte of your band’s music. Examine how distinctive and different they are from each other. Notice each band playing with their own style and song delivery. Take note of everyone’s body language and what signals and vibes the famous bands and singers are sending out.

Let us take a look at some of these singers and bands. Take Mick Jagger of The Rolling Stones for example. See how he pouts his lips and struts on stage cockily exuding sensual visuals and confident charisma at the same time. Those body language became his characteristics and singing charisma. In the advertisement world,it is called image branding.

If someone were to name you some popular singers, you will immediately associate a clear mental picture of that singer during a performance. That is how powerful your body language and distinctive branding can be. In otherwords, be different from the crowd by developing your own style of singing and performance.

Just try it. Close your eyes and when someone mentions to you these names, what do you see in your mental picture? Elvis Presley, Boy George, Bono of U2, Kate Bush, Cindy Lauper, Michael Jackson and even The Village People. Get the picture? (pun not intended, grin)

So, you must develop your own distinctive style of singing and stage performance to get noticed and create a brand for your band.

Learn from those excellent singers fronting their own bands. Learn from them how they keep time and rythym when they move on stage? Which action and movement during their performances that drew audience reactions? How do these singers whip their fans into a frenzy? What are the facial expressions at every stage of a song? How do they tell an emotional story from the lyrics of the songs that get people moved?

Learn and borrow some traits from these singers, and then develop them further with your own unique singing style blended in.

Once you have developed your personal distinctive singing style, the next step is to rehearse with your band. Your band must know what you want and this must be communicated before every rehearsal and reinforced. Things like when you want to bring the song into a climax, when to bring it down to tug at audience heartstrings, when to pause to create a dramatic impact…etc

Invest a little moeny in your band by buying some good music sheets so that the band can play together as a team with the same music sheets and scores.If you leave your band members to play by ear, all the band members will interpret the songs in their own way and you would have lost alot of time and energy to get the band to play tightly together.

Therefore you need to work closely with your band members since as a lead singer, you are probably the band leader as well. You then must insist that the band play the keys that you are comfortable to sing in, stick to the musical arrangements and follow the effects of the songs you want to portray.

Once this is done, rehearse until the band and you are inseparable components of the song, then you are there! You are now ready to front a good band as a lead singer, get recognized as a singer and band leader of distinction.

Chris Chew

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You heard me correct. You take your dream and enter the field as a valid and credible studio singing source for multiple producers and session work. Just how will you go about that? – Great question. Let’s spend a few minutes looking at some ideas and concepts to get you on the road to success and get you into the studio as a professional studio singer.

Singing talent is obviously at the top of the list, but let’s spend a few minutes talking about vocal qualities. There are a number of different types of singers – the blender who sings on a variety of session work, but doesn’t sing on that many lead spots. Those are usually reserved for more gritty and husky singers who can carry the lead. Then you have the husky or gritty singer who is asked on occasion to sing in a group sing to give the group a little more bite. This singer usually sings on quite a few leads that are up in your face commercials and backup vocals that require a big sound. There are also a core of what I call specialty singers who don’t fit either just discussed and tend to be very unique and used on very specific spots and background vocals. Neither of the singers I’ve just described is any better than the other in terms of work, they are just called on for different session work. Where do you fit in? You need to get that figured out along with your degree of giftedness. Just be honest – studio singing isn’t for everyone, no matter how much they want it. But I would guess that there is more opportunity out there for a lot of singers if they chose to go after their dream.

In order to attempt to get into studio singing you are going to have to have a few key items in place – namely a good deal of practice, an incredible demo, and a follow up with great people skills. Most artistic individuals I know usually have fairly good people skills counting out those who either know it all or those with a bad attitude. I’m guessing you have fairly good people skills, will probably need a little help in being consistent with your follow up and will need an incredible demo tape. At ReelMusician.com we specialize in singer’s demos and specifically those wishing to enter the jingle singing market. You’d be surprised at the demos we receive on a regular basis that are not up to par. I’ve stated in other articles, that your demo has to sound like you’ve already arrived on the singing scene with numerous credits. It is our experience that most don’t have a real clue as to how to write and market their voice to compile a singing demo tape that will actually get listened to and if it does, won’t garnish the work that they are looking for. There are a number of reasons for this, but in the simplest of terms, there is too much competition out there to be dealing with fairly good or even pretty good demos – they have to say the word “Incredible.” For any questions on this at all, please don’t hesitate to contact us at ReelMusician.com for further advice, articles or just to just plain ask us a question. We’re more than happy to answer any questions you might have. Our goal is to help singers make their singing dreams and careers come true.

Now starting with the assumption that you have credible singing talent, are practicing everyday, are either working on or are preparing to have an incredible jingle or session singer reel written specifically for your voice, and are ready to take the plunge into the session singing world, I will give you some ideas and tips to get you motivated and hopefully moving towards a rewarding career as a successful studio singer.

Once you have your incredible jingle reel in hand, marketing will be key. You will want to submit your reel to jingle producers in your area, various industrial music houses, and general music production companies. You will want to get to know other jingle and session singers in your area and genuinely get to know them and hand off a reel – keeping in mind that you will want to hand off reels to other singers that you are not in direct competition with. Your follow up with these individuals will be key. Stay in touch with email, letters, birthday notes, etc and keep all of your potential singing clients in the fold. Make sure that you have a follow up reel within a short period of time. You will want to cross the desk of certain producers a couple of times to reacquaint yourself to them. Keep detailed records of who you talk to, when, contact numbers and any misc information. In time, with the right singing reel and follow up, you should start bringing home some singing work. As time grows, so should your reputation and work. In closing, if you will stay focused with a great attitude and voice supported by an incredible jingle reel, you should be well on your way to a successful studio singing career!

Tom Gauger

1980) Diane “Diana” Ernestine Ross (born March 26, 1944) is an American twelve-time Grammy and Oscar-nominated singer, record producer and actress, whose musical repertoire spans R&B, soul, pop, disco and jazz. During the 1960s, she helped shape the sound of popular music and the Motown Sound as lead singer of The Supremes before leaving for a solo career in the beginning of 1970. Since the beginning of her career with The Supremes and as a solo artist, Diana Ross has sold more than 100 million records. During the 1970s and through the mid 1980s, Ross was the most successful female artist of the rock era, crossing over into film, television and Broadway. She received a Best Actress Academy Award nomination for her 1972 role as Billie Holiday in Lady Sings the Blues. She won a Golden Globe award for Lady Sings the Blues. She won American Music Awards, Garnered twelve Grammy Award nominations, and won a Tony Award for her one-woman show, An Evening with Diana Ross in 1977. In 1976, Billboard magazine named her the “Female Entertainer of the Century.” The Guinness Book Of World Records declared Diana Ross as the most successful female music artist of the 20th century with a total of eighteen American number-one singles: twelve as lead singer of The Supremes and six as a soloist. Ross was the first female solo artist to score six number-ones. This feat puts her in a tie for fifth place among solo female artists with the most No. 1s on the Hot 100. She is also one of the few artists to have two stars on the Hollywood Walk of Fame–one as a solo artist and the other as a member of the trio “The Supremes.” In December 2007, she received a John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts Honors Award. Including her work with the Supremes, Ross has recorded 57 studio albums.

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Singer invented the first electronic sewing machine. In 1851, an inventor, actor, and mechanic developed and obtained his own patent in sewing machine. Singer sewing machine was a great gift to many homes. Singer is the most popular brand in sewing machine. Singer sewing machine has clutched the major part of the sewing market within the short period of time. Industrial singer sewing machine further with more improvement in technology has brought wide changes in carpeting industry, bookbinding, the boot and shoe trade, hosiery manufacture, and upholstery and furniture manufacturing companies.

Singer sewing machine with wide variation in sewing technique gained much of fame. In 1950s focus was also being laid to its design, shape and size along with advancement. The machine designed specification is fairly striking. Basically the singer sewing machine was designed for household purpose and so it has been a household name for over 150 years.

Singer sewing machine has been categorized into four groups according to its usage and the need. For intermediates, basic machine is preferably suitable. The usage of the machine is limited and quite economical too as compare to industrial sewing machine. It can very well perform the job like buttonholes and fancy stitching. Second they are designed particularly for use in educational field. And so the specification of the machine is durable. But limited number of operations is allowed while stitching on sewing machine. The third bunch is of Quantum series machines. These machines are also known as industrial sewing machine. As specifically they are being designed because of the utmost usage in industries so they are Singer’s top quality machines. They incorporate a range of up to date expediency with an inclusion of electronic sewing machine. The work was done speedily along with good quality and quantity. Lastly, the final group was of multi-featured series able to perform variety of stitches. This was one of the most efficient features that worked a lot in creating hype among millions of customers in the entire world.

If you are buying singer sewing machine then you should bear some necessary factors in mind. Collect the review of the type Singer sewing machine model you are going to purchase taking help from local sewing stores, magazines or internet. You’re job does not get over just by purchasing it; you are equally bound to participate in its repair or maintenance. Make a habit to clean your machine with a soft cloth. If you feel that some jammed parts of machine are not letting you to do work then your duty is to lubricate that specific part of the machine. On above all, run your machine after reading the instructions only. Following some simple points for the maintenance of your machine is sure to give you better performance rather than disappointing you.

Thus, working with singer sewing machine won’t let you down your expectations. Singer sewing machine really represents durability and quality. So enjoy stitching clothes without any worries.

Bella Mclaine

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