Question: What genre is Mario Kart: Super Circuit?

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Mario Kart: Super Circuit

Mario Kart: Super Circuit Mario Kart: Super Circuit, known in Japan as , is a kart racing game developed by Intelligent Systems and published by Nintendo for the Game Boy Advance in 2001. The game is the third installment in the "Mario Kart" series and the first for handheld consoles, following "Super Mario Kart" (1992) and "Mario Kart 64" (1996). It was succeeded by the console game "", which was released for the GameCube in 2003. The game retains traditional game elements of "Mario Kart" set by its predecessors, and upon release, was well-received by reviewers. "Super Circuit" is a

Mario Kart: Super Circuit

second "Mario Kart" game to include coins, which increases the engine power of the karts. There are five game modes in "Super Circuit": Mario GP, Time Trial, Quick Run, VS., and Battle. Most of the modes can be played by themselves in single-player races, while some can be played in multiplayer. "Super Circuit" features the same cast of playable drivers as in the previous installment, each placed in one of three weight classes. Peach, Yoshi, and Toad are light, Mario and Luigi are medium, and Bowser, Donkey Kong, and Wario are heavy. In addition to the playable drivers, other characters

Mario Kart: Super Circuit

Kart: Super Circuit" has received critical acclaim. In 2007, IGN named "Super Circuit" as the 19th best game on the Game Boy Advance. In the United States, "Super Circuit" sold 2.1 million copies and earned $63 million by August 2006. During the period between January 2000 and August 2006, it was the fourth highest-selling game launched for the Game Boy Advance, Nintendo DS, or PlayStation Portable in that country. "Mario Kart: Super Circuit" has sold over 2.53 million in the United States alone, placing it onto Nintendo's Player's Choice list. It received a "Platinum" sales award from the Entertainment and

Mario Kart: Super Circuit

was available in all territories, and only to those who became eligible in the Ambassador program (by accessing the Nintendo eShop before the date of the price-cut). It was later available for purchase for the Wii U Virtual Console in North America on November 13, 2014, April 23, 2015 in Europe, April 24, 2015 in Australia, and July 22, 2015 in Japan. Mario Kart: Super Circuit Mario Kart: Super Circuit, known in Japan as , is a kart racing game developed by Intelligent Systems and published by Nintendo for the Game Boy Advance in 2001. The game is the third

Super Mario Kart

Circuit", "Mario Kart 7", and "Mario Kart 8". The aspects of style and gameplay from "Super Mario Kart" that have been retained throughout the series have led Nintendo to face criticism for a lack of originality but the franchise is still considered to be a beloved household name by many, known for its familiar core gameplay. Super Mario Kart Super Mario Kart is a 1992 kart racing video game developed and published by Nintendo for the Super Nintendo Entertainment System video game console. The first game of the "Mario Kart" series, it was released in Japan and North America in

Mario Kart: Super Circuit

have supporting roles in this game as well. Lakitu reprises his role as the referee, helping racers in various situations such as announcing laps, giving the signal to drive with a traffic light hanging on his fishing pole, and taking characters back on track in case they fall off course. Other supporting characters appearing in "Super Circuit" include Shy Guys, Piranha Plants, Boos and more. "Mario Kart: Super Circuit" was developed by Intelligent Systems and published by Nintendo. "Super Circuit" was first announced in a press release by Nintendo on August 9, 2000 under the title "Mario Kart Advance". "Mario

Mario Kart: Super Circuit

Leisure Software Publishers Association (ELSPA), indicating sales of at least 300,000 copies in the United Kingdom. The game has sold 5.91 million copies worldwide, making it the fourth best-selling game on Game Boy Advance and the best selling non-Pokémon game for the Game Boy Advance. On July 28, 2011, Nintendo announced that "Mario Kart: Super Circuit", as well as nine other Game Boy Advance games, will be available to limited Nintendo 3DS owners, via Virtual Console, to whom will participate in the Ambassador Program after Nintendo officially issued a price-cut to the Nintendo 3DS starting August 12, 2011. This offer

Mario Kart: Super Circuit

kart racing video game in which the player races in a kart against other teams in different courses. The game screen indicates the current standings in a race, the number of laps needed to finish and incoming weapons. Like in the previous installments, players can pick up item boxes to receive a randomly selected item and use it to impede the opposition and gain the advantage. Some items, such as shells and bananas, allow the player to hit others to slow them down, while other items, such as the star power-up, render them temporarily invincible to attacks. This is the

Mario Kart

groups in which the player has to have the highest overall placing to win. Most courses can be done in three laps. The first game to feature courses from previous games was "Mario Kart: Super Circuit", which contained all of the tracks from the original Super NES game. Starting with "Mario Kart DS", each entry in the series has featured 16 "nitro" (courses belonging to its own game) and 16 "retro" tracks (courses from previous "Mario Kart" games), spread across four cups each with four races. In "Mario Kart 8", 16 additional tracks are available across two downloadable packages, eight

Super Mario Kart

haunted tracks, Bowser's castle and Rainbow Road. Some of the tracks from "Super Mario Kart" have been duplicated in later games. All twenty of the original tracks are unlockable as an extra feature in the Game Boy Advance sequel "". Remakes of Mario Circuit 1, Donut Plains 1, Koopa Beach 2 and Choco Island 2 appear as part of the Retro Grand Prix series in "Mario Kart DS", remakes of Ghost Valley 2, Mario Circuit 3, and Battle Course 4 appear as part of the Retro Grand Prix and battles in "Mario Kart Wii", remakes of Mario Circuit 2 and


Question: What genre is Alien Terminator?

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Shocking Dark

Shocking Dark Shocking Dark (also known as Terminator II, Terminator 2, Aliens 2, Aliennators, and Contaminator) is a 1989 Italian science-fiction film written by Claudio Fragasso, produced by Franco Gaudenzi and directed by Bruno Mattei. Although the film was promoted as a rip-off of James Cameron's "The Terminator", it is actually mostly a rip-off of "Aliens", also by Cameron. Despite the film's original title and artwork presenting it as a sequel to 1984 film "The Terminator", it is not officially associated with that film. The plot has more in common with the 1986 film "Aliens". Two years after Mattei's film

Aliens (film)

a self-imposed seclusion to brainstorm a concept for "Alien II". After four days Cameron produced an initial 45-page treatment, although the Fox management put the film on hiatus, as some disliked the pitch, and they felt that "Alien" had not generated enough profit to warrant a sequel. A scheduling conflict with actor Arnold Schwarzenegger caused filming of "The Terminator" to be delayed by nine months (as Schwarzenegger was filming "Conan the Destroyer"), allowing Cameron additional time to write a script for "Aliens". While filming "The Terminator", Cameron wrote 90 pages for "Aliens", and although the script was not finished, Fox's

Tech noir

Tech noir Tech-noir (also known as future noir and science fiction noir) is a hybrid genre of fiction, particularly film, combining film noir and science fiction, as seen in "Blade Runner" (1982) and "The Terminator" (1984). Director James Cameron coined the term in "The Terminator", using it as the name of a nightclub, but also to invoke associations with both the film noir genre and with futuristic sci-fi. While it is hard to draw a line between some of the noir films of the early 1960s such as "Blast of Silence" (1961) and "Cape Fear" (1962) and the noirs of

Aliens versus Predator versus The Terminator Aliens versus Predator versus The Terminator is a comic published by Dark Horse Comics about fictional characters from three separate movie series: "Alien", "Predator", and "The Terminator". The series was in four parts, with parts 2–4 having a tagline on their cover. The story begins in a sewer-residing community at an undisclosed location (possibly on Earth). The characters are looking for someone when they find a seemingly decrepit woman in rags. At her request they attempt to help her stand, and she attacks them, beating the larger men easily before Annalee Call (Winona Ryder's

Science fiction film

an example of political commentary. It depicted humans destroying the environment on another planet by mining for a special metal called unobtainium. That same year, "Terminator Salvation" was released and garnered only moderate success. The 2010s has seen new entries in several classic science fiction franchises, including "Predators" (2010), "" (2010), a resurgence of the "Star Wars" series, and entries into the "Planet of the Apes" and "Godzilla" franchises. Several more cross-genre films have also been produced, including comedies such as "Hot Tub Time Machine" (2010), "Seeking a Friend for the End of the World" (2012), "Safety Not Guaranteed" (2013),

Shocking Dark

came out, "" (the official "Terminator" sequel) was released. Mattei's film was not released in the United States, especially under its original title due to licensing problems. Up until 2018, the film had never been released on video in the United States for legal reasons. It was being released in countries such as Japan, Brazil, and the film's native Italy. Severin Films released the film (under its "Shocking Dark" title) on Blu-ray on May 29, 2018. Shocking Dark Shocking Dark (also known as Terminator II, Terminator 2, Aliens 2, Aliennators, and Contaminator) is a 1989 Italian science-fiction film written by

History of science fiction films

1981, "2010" 1984, "Enemy Mine" 1985, and ""Aliens" (film)" 1986 through its sequels and Scott's "Blade Runner" 1982. The strongest contributors to the genre during the second half of the decade were James Cameron and Paul Verhoeven with "The Terminator" 1984 and "RoboCop" 1987 entries. Steven Spielberg's "E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial" 1982 became one of the most successful films of the 1980s. An influential film release was "Scanners" (1981), a film that would be imitated several times over the next two decades. From 1980, the distinction between science fiction, fantasy, and superhero films blurred, thanks in large part to the influence

hill also known as mons veneris or the 'Black Asteroid'. Back on the Predators' spacecraft, Ripley experiences a dream where she is swimming in Aliens and encounters a ghostly image of a traditional Terminator endoskeleton before awaking. Regaining consciousness, Ripley notices a scar on the left rear side of her neck and is led from the operating table, past an assembled room of Predators in a Cleft of Venus formation, to a viewing screen of Los Alamos 235, sensing that there are Aliens within and that the Predators extracted this information from her DNA, from the Alien 'genetic memory'. Nearby,

The Terminator

producers David Giler and Walter Hill to discuss a sequel to "Alien," which became "Aliens", released in 1986. There was limited interference from Orion Pictures. Two suggestions Orion put forward included the addition of a canine android for Reese, which Cameron refused, and to strengthen the love interest between Sarah and Reese, which Cameron accepted. To create the Terminator's look, Winston and Cameron passed sketches back and forth, eventually deciding on a design nearly identical to Cameron's original drawing in Rome. Winston had a team of seven artists work for six months to create a Terminator puppet; it was first


Question: What genre is One More Time?

One More Time (One More Time album)

One More Time (One More Time album) One More Time is the second album by the Swedish pop group One More Time and was released in 1994. The album did not continue the international success of the group's first album, and "One More Time" did not enter the Swedish charts at all. Since the record hasn't been re-released, it is today a collector's item and is quite difficult to find. Three songs were released as singles; "Song of Fête", "Get Out" and "The Dolphin". The first song was the only one that entered the Swedish charts, where it peaked at

One More Time (One More Time album)

no. 36. "Dazzle Light" was a re-recording of a song included on one of Sound of Music's album (both Peter Grönvall and Nanne Grönvall were members of Sound of Music and One More Time). One More Time (One More Time album) One More Time is the second album by the Swedish pop group One More Time and was released in 1994. The album did not continue the international success of the group's first album, and "One More Time" did not enter the Swedish charts at all. Since the record hasn't been re-released, it is today a collector's item and is

One More Time (Real McCoy album)

One More Time (Real McCoy album) One More Time is the second studio album by Real McCoy under Arista Records and the third under BMG Berlin. It was the follow-up to the multi-platinum selling album "Another Night". Music producer Juergen Wind (J. Wind) wrote and produced the album with the Sweden based production team known as "Lemon Productions" (Per Adebratt, Douglas Carr & Tony Ekman). American songwriter Brent Argovitz and German rapper Olaf Jeglitza worked together as songwriters on the album. A producer duo known as the Berman Brothers also produced a Shania Twain cover for the album and made

One More Time (band)

One More Time (band) One More Time was a Swedish pop group. Its members are Peter Grönvall, his wife Nanne Grönvall and Maria Rådsten. A fourth member, Thérèse Löf, left the group shortly after the first album was released. In 1992, they began their international career with the release of the single "Highland", which peaked at #2 in Sweden and #80 in the UK. The "Highland" album, on which the single was featured, went gold in South Africa. Their second self-titled album followed in 1994 but wasn't as successful as the previous album. The group never dissolved and there are

One More Time (Twice song)

One More Time (Twice song) "One More Time" is a song recorded by South Korean girl group Twice. It is the group's first Japanese maxi single featuring three other tracks. It was released on October 18, 2017 by Warner Music Japan. The single album achieved the biggest first-day sales and became the fastest-selling album of any South Korean girl group in Japan. With over 250,000 unit sales, it is the first Japanese single by a K-pop girl group that earned Platinum certification by the Recording Industry Association of Japan (RIAJ). On September 15, 2017, Twice announced the release of their

One More Time (HammerFall song)

Cans and guitarist Oscar Dronjak and it is the only HammerFall song in drop C tuning. A music video was recorded for the song "One More Time" and was directed by Swedish director Patrick Ullaeus. Along with the album it deals with a zombie infection. It features a storyline with the band performing in a studio when they are attacked by zombies, who were played by fans of HammerFall. The band tries to fight them and later on they manage to escape. At the end it says "To be Continued" which implies that the story is not over. On 8

One More Time (Real McCoy song)

One More Time (Real McCoy song) "One More Time" is the lead single from the album, "One More Time" by the German Eurodance and Pop music project Real McCoy. It was a Top 5 single in Australia where it was certified Platinum. "Billboard" wrote about the song: "It's been two years since Real McCoy helped turn the tide for dance music at pop radio with "Another Night," "Runaway," and "Come And Get Your Love." And while there are dozens of competent, similar-sounding acts vying for attention, there's truly nothing like the real thing—as proved by this giddy preview into the

One More Time (1931 film)

the song "One More Time" which is the film's namesake. The song is composed by Buddy DeSylva, Lew Brown, and Ray Henderson. It was also featured in "Radio Rhythm", an Oswald the Lucky Rabbit cartoon released 68 days earlier. "One More Time" is available on disc 3 of the . One More Time (1931 film) One More Time is a 1931 black-and-white Merrie Melodies cartoon short produced by Hugh Harman and Rudolf Ising and animated by Friz Freleng and Paul J. Smith. The film is seven minutes in length. It stars Foxy as a Prohibition-era cop dealing with various miscreants.

One More Time (Real McCoy album)

awful, but it isn't even bad enough to be fun. European dance acts rarely have a long shelf life, and this album proves The Real McCoy is no exception. Stick with the debut." From discogs. From discogs. From discogs. One More Time (Real McCoy album) One More Time is the second studio album by Real McCoy under Arista Records and the third under BMG Berlin. It was the follow-up to the multi-platinum selling album "Another Night". Music producer Juergen Wind (J. Wind) wrote and produced the album with the Sweden based production team known as "Lemon Productions" (Per Adebratt, Douglas

One More Time (HammerFall song)

April 2011, Nuclear Blast Records released a limited edition picture 7" EP version of the HammerFall single "One More Time" from their studio album "Infected". The vinyl is limited to 500 copies and sold through the Nuclear Blast Mailorder only. The A-side contains "One More Time" and the B-side contains a live version of "Hallowed Be My Name" – recorded at the Scandinavium in Gothenburg on 27 March 2009. One More Time (HammerFall song) "One More Time" is a song by the Swedish heavy and power metal band HammerFall released as a single to promote their album "Infected". There are


Question: What genre is Real Love?

True Love (video game)

True Love (video game) , better known simply as True Love, is a Japanese erotic dating sim developed by Software House Parsley and published by CD Bros., released on June 9, 1995 for the PC-98 and on December 6, 1996 for Windows. It was localized in Europe by Otaku Publishing and distributed in North America by JAST USA in January 1999. Unlike traditional, even modern visual novels, which are characteristically uninvolved beyond the periodic decision to make, "True Love" incorporates elements reminiscent of a role-playing game, for which it is also occasionally categorized. The game is played through a series

True Love (video game)

"True Love", by most accounts of the game's history, was met with lackluster response in Japan. One reason cited for this is that "True Love" was the fourteenth release by Parsley, a company that had become known for mediocre quality titles at the time of release. The game's localization, especially in North America, however, was generally quite the opposite and is often considered a classic example of the genre. True Love (video game) , better known simply as True Love, is a Japanese erotic dating sim developed by Software House Parsley and published by CD Bros., released on June 9,

Real Love (Derek Johnson album)

Real Love (Derek Johnson album) Real Love is the debut studio album by Derek Johnson. Jesus Culture Music alongside Sparrow Records released the album on April 7, 2015. Jeremy Edwardson produced the album. Awarding the album three and a half stars for "CCM Magazine", Grace S. Aspinwall says, "A bit more innovation would have been nice, but his performances are passionate and moving." Marcus Hathcock, rating the album four stars at New Release Tuesday, writes, ""Real Love" is a solid offering by a fantastic vocalist and worshipper in Johnson." Indicating in a four and a half star review by "Worship

True Love (book)

True Love (book) True Love (Spanish: Amor Verdadero) is a book written by the American entertainer Jennifer Lopez. A hardcover edition of the book was published in English and Spanish on November 4, 2014, by Celebra, a division of the Penguin Group. A portion of the proceeds from "True Love" goes to the Lopez Family Foundation, a nonprofit organization co-founded by Lopez that is dedicated to improving the health and well-being of women and children. While on her first headlining concert tour Dance Again World Tour, Lopez began writing what she described as "a diary of the year I went

Real Love (Sarah Connor album)

top twenty on the German Singles Chart, and its title track. Real Love (Sarah Connor album) Real Love is the eighth studio album by German recording artist Sarah Connor, released by Epic on October 22, 2010 in German-speaking Europe. Connor's first album in two years, it involves production by Alexander Geringas, Robin Grubert, Michelle Leonard, and Erik Lewander as well as her frequent contributors Kay Denar and Rob Tyger. Released to a lukewarm reception by critics, the album debuted at number eight on the German Albums Chart and reached number fifteen and twenty-two in Austria and Switzerland respectively. Altogether, "Real

True Romance

the '50s, with also rock music from the '90s. True Romance True Romance is a 1993 American romantic crime film directed by Tony Scott and written by Quentin Tarantino. The film stars Christian Slater and Patricia Arquette with an ensemble cast including James Gandolfini, Dennis Hopper, Val Kilmer, Gary Oldman, Brad Pitt, and Christopher Walken. At a Detroit theater showing kung fu films, Alabama Whitman strikes up a conversation with Elvis Presley fanatic Clarence Worley. They later have sex at Clarence's apartment in downtown Detroit. Alabama tearfully confesses that she is a call girl hired by Clarence's boss as a

True Love (book)

one-sided life-coaching session." Santos, however, also noted that "Her strongest suit is showing the human side of the celebrity tabloid fodder we all eat up." True Love (book) True Love (Spanish: Amor Verdadero) is a book written by the American entertainer Jennifer Lopez. A hardcover edition of the book was published in English and Spanish on November 4, 2014, by Celebra, a division of the Penguin Group. A portion of the proceeds from "True Love" goes to the Lopez Family Foundation, a nonprofit organization co-founded by Lopez that is dedicated to improving the health and well-being of women and children.

Real Love (Clean Bandit and Jess Glynne song) "Real Love" is a song by English electronic group Clean Bandit and English singer and songwriter Jess Glynne. It was released on 16 November 2014 as a joint single, taken from the special edition of the group's album "New Eyes" and Glynne's album "I Cry When I Laugh". The two have previously collaborated on the hit song "Rather Be". After the huge success of Clean Bandit's song "Rather Be", which Glynne featured on, they decided to collaborate again after the writing collective "The Six" presented them with "Real Love". It was released

Real Love (Derek Johnson album)

lyrics, passionate vocals, and great musicianship." Rating the album a nine out of ten for Cross Rhythms, Tony Cummings writes, "Derek has demonstrated he has a lot more excellent material." Adapted from AllMusic. Real Love (Derek Johnson album) Real Love is the debut studio album by Derek Johnson. Jesus Culture Music alongside Sparrow Records released the album on April 7, 2015. Jeremy Edwardson produced the album. Awarding the album three and a half stars for "CCM Magazine", Grace S. Aspinwall says, "A bit more innovation would have been nice, but his performances are passionate and moving." Marcus Hathcock, rating the

Real Love (Jody Watley song)

the top position by Paula Abdul's "Forever Your Girl". During the summer of 1989, Watley's "Real Love" video, directed by David Fincher, was nominated for six MTV Video Music Awards including Breakthrough Video, Best Art Direction, Best Dance Video, and Best Female Video at the 1989 award show. That record was held until Michael Jackson and Janet Jackson's video "Scream" received eleven VMA nominations in 1995. The song was also nominated for a Soul Train Music Award for Best Female Single. The music video premiered in March 1989 on Cable television networks. Real Love (Jody Watley song) "Real Love" is


Question: What genre is GT Advance Championship Racing?

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GT Advance Championship Racing

GT Advance Championship Racing GT Advance Championship Racing (known as Advance GTA in Japan) is a racing game developed by MTO and published by THQ. It was a launch title for the Game Boy Advance, and was released in Japan on March 21, 2001, in North America on June 11, 2001, and in Europe on June 22, 2001. The game's sequel, "", was released on June 30, 2002 in North America. "GT Advance" features forty-five Japanese cars and places the player in races on thirty-two tracks. Due to positive reaction to the game in Japan, THQ purchased publishing rights for

GT Advance 3: Pro Concept Racing

GT Advance 3: Pro Concept Racing GT Advance 3: Pro Concept Racing (known as "Advance GTA 2" in Japan) is a racing game developed by MTO and published by THQ for the Game Boy Advance. It was released in Japan on April 26, 2002, in North America on February 6, 2003, and in Europe on May 23, 2003. It is the sequel to "", based heavily on the gameplay from "GT Advance Championship Racing", and the third game in the "GT Advance" series. The game reportedly mixes the first two games of the series—it has the city environments and paved

GT Advance 2: Rally Racing

GT Advance 2: Rally Racing GT Advance 2: Rally Racing (known as "Advance Rally" in Japan) is a rally racing game developed by MTO and published by THQ for the Game Boy Advance. It was released in Japan on December 7, 2001, in Europe on June 28, 2002, and in North America on June 30, 2002. It is the sequel to "GT Advance Championship Racing". "GT Advance 2: Rally Racing" is a racing game and the cars and environments hold true to a rally racing format. The game contains fifteen cars from Japanese companies such as Subaru, Suzuki, and Mitsubishi.

GT Advance Championship Racing

the North American and European releases to the game after a reported bidding war, and added in a controversial password save system into the game to cut costs. The game was received with mostly positive reviews from critics that praised the game for its fun gameplay, but THQ was criticized by most reviewers for adding passwords to the game when the Japanese version had battery-backed saves. "GT Advance Championship Racing" is a customizable experience, including 48 cars from 8 car manufacturers, and 32 courses. Some of the cars featured in the game are exclusively found in Asia, such as the

GT Advance Championship Racing

Nissan Cube. The courses vary between paved and dirt roads, requiring the player to adapt their driving to meet the conditions of the course they're driving on. The game's championship mode features four levels of play, three cups of varying levels, and an unlockable "kart racing mode". Upgrades earned through gameplay can be added to the player's car, and in some cases, they can change the physical appearance of the vehicle. The game contains multiplayer support, allowing two people to play against each other using a Game Link Cable. Controls are simple, with the A and B buttons controlling the

GT Advance Championship Racing

"Advance GTA", was praised by critics and the anticipation for the North American and European releases of the game grew. A reported bidding war between United States publishing companies to release the game in the US began after the positive feedback from the Japanese version. It was reported a month afterwards that THQ had gained the publishing rights for the game's North American and European releases. "GT Advance Championship Racing" garnered praise from critics for its overall gameplay, but the inclusion of a password save system by THQ into the North American and European releases of the game was heavily

GT Advance 2: Rally Racing

time to time in the game and require the player to tune their car before a race. "It's a nice little feature that adds a measure of depth to the arcade-racing experience, and yet is simple enough for anyone to understand." GT Advance 2: Rally Racing GT Advance 2: Rally Racing (known as "Advance Rally" in Japan) is a rally racing game developed by MTO and published by THQ for the Game Boy Advance. It was released in Japan on December 7, 2001, in Europe on June 28, 2002, and in North America on June 30, 2002. It is the

GT Advance 3: Pro Concept Racing

streets of the first game, but the physics engine is slippery, much like the second, changing the strategy drastically from "GT Advance Championship Racing". There are 97 cars available, and all are customizable. Also added to the game is the "Drift Combo" mode, in which the player needs to drift a certain number of times within a set time limit to unlock a new car. "GT Advance 3: Pro Concept Racing" was first announced on November 27, 2002 to be under development. On February 3, 2003, THQ released updated information regarding the game along with screenshots, showing the game's increased

GT Advance 2: Rally Racing

and d-pad presses instead of driving themselves. The game includes a major enhancement in the save system from the previous installment. In "GT Advance Championship Racing", as a cost-saving measure, the battery RAM was pulled from the game and was replaced with a password system instead of the one included in the Japanese version of the game. Critics cited this as the chief problem with the North American release of the game. "GT Advance 2: Rally Racing" addressed the problem by putting the normal save system back in, garnering the game higher scores than its predecessor. "GT Advance 2: Rally

GT Advance Championship Racing

by passwords, "... you should definitely own GT Advance one way or another, as current gripe excepted; it's a sterling example of handheld racing done properly." Responding to criticisms of the password save system, THQ later re-instated the battery save feature into the two sequels of the game, "GT Advance 2: Rally Racing", and "". GT Advance Championship Racing GT Advance Championship Racing (known as Advance GTA in Japan) is a racing game developed by MTO and published by THQ. It was a launch title for the Game Boy Advance, and was released in Japan on March 21, 2001, in


Question: What genre is Plus?

Plus (film)

The soundtrack album consists of ten tracks. It was released in Bangalore on 4 July 2015 in the form of pen-drives. Plus (film) Plus (), also known as +, is a 2015 Indian Kannada suspense drama film directed by Gadda Viji and co-produced by Yogaraj Bhat. It stars Anant Nag as the lead protagonist with an image makeover. The supporting cast features Sudharani, Shalini Vadnikatti, P. Ravi Shankar and Chetan Chandra. Shruthi Hariharan appears in a song sequence. Based on the theme of 'good over evil', the plot of the film revolves around the life of a businessman trying to

+/- (band)

+/- (band) +/-, or Plus/Minus, is an American indietronic band formed in 2001. The band makes use of both electronic and traditional instruments, and has sought to use electronics to recreate traditional indie rock song forms and instrumental structures. The group has released two albums on each of the American indie labels Teenbeat Records and Absolutely Kosher, and their track "All I do" was prominently featured in the soundtrack for the major film Wicker Park. The group has developed a devoted following in Japan and Taiwan, and has toured there frequently. Although many artists append bonus tracks onto the end

+ + (EP)

+ + (EP) [+ +] (read as plus plus) is the debut extended play by South Korean girl group Loona. It was released on August 20, 2018, by Blockberry Creative and distributed by VLENDING in digital format and Music&NEW in physical format. The EP is currently the second highest selling debut album by a girl group in 2018. On October 2, 2016, Blockberry Creative announced that they would be debuting their first girl group through an 18-month long pre-debut project. Between October 2016 and January 2017 members HeeJin, HyunJin, HaSeul and YeoJin were introduced. Then, between April and July 2017,

Plus (film)

Plus (film) Plus (), also known as +, is a 2015 Indian Kannada suspense drama film directed by Gadda Viji and co-produced by Yogaraj Bhat. It stars Anant Nag as the lead protagonist with an image makeover. The supporting cast features Sudharani, Shalini Vadnikatti, P. Ravi Shankar and Chetan Chandra. Shruthi Hariharan appears in a song sequence. Based on the theme of 'good over evil', the plot of the film revolves around the life of a businessman trying to save himself being attacked by goons on bringing three persons all suffering from different psychological disorders together. The soundtrack was composed

Man Plus

Man Plus Man Plus is a 1976 science fiction novel by American writer Frederik Pohl. It won the Nebula Award for Best Novel in 1976, was nominated for the Hugo and Campbell Awards, and placed third in the annual Locus Poll in 1977. Pohl teamed up with Thomas T. Thomas to write a sequel, "Mars Plus", published in 1994. In the not-too-distant future, a cold war threatens to turn hot. Colonization of Mars seems to be mankind's only hope of surviving certain Armageddon. To facilitate this, the American government begins a cyborg program to create a being capable of surviving

Plus (novel)

Plus (novel) Plus is Joseph McElroy's fifth novel. Set in some unspecified future, it tells the story of Imp Plus, a disembodied brain controlling IMP, the Interplanetary Monitoring Platform, in earth orbit. The novel consists of Imp Plus's thoughts as he tries to comprehend his limited existence, while struggling with language, limited memories, and communicating with Ground Control. The plot is driven by Imp Plus's recall of fragments of his past and of language, his improving comprehension of his present, all while his medical condition gradually deteriorates. McElroy denies that the novel is science fiction, unless "science" is used in

Taiko no Tatsujin

track listing. , also stylized as Taiko no Tatsujin +, is a video game application exclusively for iOS devices, released on May 28, 2014 in Japan. "Plus" is free to download but charges for purchasing additional music packs. In June 2015, "Plus" introduces the service, allowing unlimited downloads of designated songs within a set time for a fee. "Plus" is chiefly controlled with a simulated drum surface on the device's touchscreen, but also supports Roland Corporation's V-Drums electronic drum sets with subsequent updates. In addition to typical "Taiko no Tatsujin" gameplay, "Plus" also includes the feature, where in-game points can

Bloodthirsty butchers vs +/- PLUS/MINUS

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Man Plus

. . . the social extrapolation in "Man Plus" is simple-minded and the irony heavy-handed." Spider Robinson found "Man Plus" to be "tight, suspenseful, at times gruesomely fascinating," but faulted it for "one dumptruck-sized hole" in its plotting. C. Ben Ostrander reviewed "Man Plus" in "The Space Gamer" No. 8. Ostrander commented that he "recommends this book for all those who enjoy fast paced, action stories". Man Plus Man Plus is a 1976 science fiction novel by American writer Frederik Pohl. It won the Nebula Award for Best Novel in 1976, was nominated for the Hugo and Campbell Awards, and

A Plus (aplus.com)

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Question: What genre is Star Trek: First Contact?

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Star Trek: First Contact

Star Trek: First Contact Star Trek: First Contact is a 1996 American science fiction film directed by Jonathan Frakes (in his cinematic directorial debut), and based on the franchise of the same name created by Gene Roddenberry. It is the eighth film in the "Star Trek" film series, as well as the second to star the cast of the series "". In the film, the crew of the USS "Enterprise"-E travel back in time from the 24th century to the mid 21st-century in order to stop the cybernetic Borg from conquering Earth by changing their past. After the release of

Star Trek: First Contact

watched "Jaws", "Close Encounters of the Third Kind", "" and the works of James Cameron and Ridley Scott. Throughout multiple script revisions a number of titles were considered, including "Star Trek: Borg", "Star Trek: Destinies", "Star Trek: Future Generations" and "Star Trek: Generations II". The planned title of "Resurrection" was scrapped when Fox announced the title of the fourth "Alien" film; the film was rebranded "First Contact" on May 3, 1996. "First Contact" was the first "Star Trek" film to make significant use of computer-generated starship models, though physical miniatures were still used for the most important vessels. With the

Star Trek: First Contact

version contain "Scene Deconstruction" featurettes and new commentary by writers Damon Lindelof and Anthony Pascale. Notes Bibliography Star Trek: First Contact Star Trek: First Contact is a 1996 American science fiction film directed by Jonathan Frakes (in his cinematic directorial debut), and based on the franchise of the same name created by Gene Roddenberry. It is the eighth film in the "Star Trek" film series, as well as the second to star the cast of the series "". In the film, the crew of the USS "Enterprise"-E travel back in time from the 24th century to the mid 21st-century in

Star Trek: First Contact

film in the franchise (93% of reviews were positive) until being marginally surpassed (94%) by the 2009 reboot film. The Borg and the special effects were lauded, while characterization was less evenly received. Scholarly analysis of the film has focused on Captain Jean-Luc Picard's parallels to Herman Melville's Ahab and the nature of the Borg. "First Contact" was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Makeup and won three Saturn Awards. It is the 24th century. Captain Jean Luc Picard awakens from a nightmare in which he relived his assimilation by the cybernetic Borg . He is contacted by Admiral

Star Trek: First Contact

releases in August 1998, "First Contact" was one of the first ten titles released in October, announced in a conscious effort to showcase effects-driven films. This version contained the feature and two trailers, but no other special features. The film was presented in its original 2.35:1 anamorphic aspect ratio, with a surround sound Dolby Digital 5.1 audio mix. A "First Contact" "Special Collector's Edition" two-disc set was released in 2005 at the same time as three other "Next Generation" films and ""s fourth season, marking the first time that every film and episode of the franchise was available on home

Star Trek: First Contact

video. In addition to the feature, presented with the same technical specifications as the previous release and a new DTS soundtrack, the first disc contains Frakes' director's commentary and a track by Moore and Braga. As with other special edition DVD releases, the disc includes a text track by Michael and Denise Okuda that provides production trivia and relevant facts about the "Star Trek" universe. The second disc contains six making-of featurettes, storyboards, and trailers. Paramount announced that all four "Next Generation" films would be released on high-definition Blu-ray on September 22, 2009. "First Contact" special features for the Blu-ray

Star Trek: First Contact

and Windows personal computers. The game, "", functioned as an interactive movie with scenes filmed at the same time as "First Contact" production. A video game adaptation of the film was also announced by Spectrum Holobyte, and would have taken the form of a real-time strategy game set entirely on the Enterprise during the Borg takeover, though it was never released. Paramount heavily marketed the film on the internet via a "First Contact" web site, which averaged 4.4 million hits a week during the film's opening run, the largest amount of traffic ever on a motion-picture site. The film premiered

First Contact (Star Trek: The Next Generation) "First Contact" is the 15th episode of the (and the 89th episode overall) of the American science fiction television series "". During an away mission to observe a pre-warp civilization, Commander Riker is injured and brought to a hospital, where the locals quickly realize he is not from their world. Despite the attempted intervention of the planet's sympathetic science minister, Picard and Troi's efforts to retrieve Riker are stymied by the government's concern about the social crisis that a widespread revelation of his presence could trigger. The humanoid race of Malcor III is

Star Trek: First Contact

the Borg hive and the "crash 'n' burn lounge". The film received a royal premiere in the United Kingdom, with the first screening attended by Charles, Prince of Wales. "First Contact" opened in 2,812 theaters beginning November 22, grossing $30.7 million its first week and making it the top movie at the US box office. The film was knocked out of the top place the following week by "101 Dalmatians", earning $25.5 million. The film went on to gross $77 million in its first four weeks, remaining in the top ten box office during that time. It closed with a

Star Trek: First Contact

return to the 24th century. "First Contact" is the first film in the "Star Trek" film series in which none of the "" main characters appear. Rather, the main cast of "" play the following characters: The film features minor roles for many of "The Next Generation"s recurring characters; Dwight Schultz reprised his role of Lieutenant Reginald Barclay, while Patti Yasutake briefly appeared as Nurse . Whoopi Goldberg was not asked to return as Guinan, a wise bartender whose homeworld was destroyed by the Borg. Goldberg only learned about the decision through the newspapers. "What can I say? I wanted


Question: What genre is SIG?

Si Begg

Si Begg Si Begg (born 1972) is an English electronic dance music DJ, musician and record producer. His recording career began in 1993 and he has used a number of different pseudonyms and band names, and released music in different styles on several record labels. He has also recorded music for short films, television advertisements and video games and has performed sound design work for television channels including the BBC, Channel 4 and MTV. Most recently he has provided the soundtrack for the hit Netflix sitcom Lovesick. Si Begg studied at Trinity School and Mid Warwickshire college, becoming interested in

International Plastic Modellers' Society

and clubs, such is its scale. In addition to the branch and club structure, Special Interest Groups (SIG) exist which focus on a specific area or type of model building, for instance a particular aircraft such as the Tornado, a time period like the Cold War, a manufacturer such as Airfix or a genre like science fiction and fantasy. SIGs often transcend club and branch boundaries, being made up of modellers from around the world sharing a common interest. As a result, most SIGs do not meet up on a regular basis like clubs, but instead communicate more frequently online.

Si Begg

released "The Mission Statement" on the Mute Records subsidiary Novamute, going by the name of as S. I. Futures. This was followed by another Si Begg album, "Director's Cut" (2003) Since 2005, he has also released mp3 files on Digital Distortions and further singles on another label that he founded himself, Noodles Recordings and its sub-labels, Noodles Institute of Technology and Noodles Discothèque, which he called "the stupidest recording organisation in the world". The description comes from the fact that the label releases such a wide variety of musical styles, a tactic most labels would avoid. In addition to working

Siggno

Siggno Siggno (also known as Grupo Siggno) is an American Tejano band formed in Santa Rosa in 2000. The group released their debut album "Al Principio" in 2001 under Crown Records. The album's release followed Tejano music's post-golden age era, where artists music were indistinguishable from their counterparts, while album sales flattened. Music critics praised Siggno's progressive sounds and entertaining performances during their concerts. Their second album, "Por Amor" (2002) received a BMI Music Award and Latin Grammy Award nomination. The group's album "Six Pack" (2008) marked Siggno's first entry on a music chart. Their album "Que Harias" (2010) provided

Särskilda Inhämtningsgruppen

Särskilda Inhämtningsgruppen Särskilda Inhämtningsgruppen (Special Reconnaissance Group, SIG) was one of the two Swedish special operations units and was created in 2007, when it broke out of the Swedish Parachute Ranger School. The exact number of operatives was classified but is thought to have been between 50 and 70, with an average age of 30. SIG was deployed for clandestine surveillance and reconnaissance. The aim was to gather intelligence on activities, certain individuals, or anything of strategic importance. The difference between SIG and more regular ISTAR and reconnaissance units was that missions undertaken by SIG were more dangerous. Missions undertaken

Siggno

as a number of festivals they attended throughout the United States and Mexico as their songs began receiving strong airplay. 2013's "El Mundo Se Acabo" became Siggno's highest-peaking album, at the time of its release, when it peaked at number four on the Top Latin Albums chart. Their live album "En Vivo" (2014) broke their record when it debuted and peaked at number three and debuted atop the Regional Mexican Albums chart. Siggno's following recording "Zodiacal" (2015) provided the band's second number one album. In February 2016, Turner's son Jacob, was involved in a car accident that left him in

Siggno

Siggno their first top 10 album on the US "Billboard" Regional Mexican Albums chart. In 2014, "En Vivo" debuted and peaked at number one on the Regional Mexican Albums chart, their first number one album. In 2015, "Zodiacal" provided Siggno their second number one album. In February 2016, lead vocalist Jesse Turner's son Jacob was involved in a car accident that left him in a coma for four months. Following his recovery, Siggno's "Yo Te Esperare" (2016) debuted at number one on the Top Latin Albums chart and entered the "Billboard" 200. The group managed to break audience records at

ESG (EP)

refers to the record certification. The blue, green, and yellow cover artwork was adapted for ESG's 2000 compilation "A South Bronx Story". The artwork for its 2015 Record Store Day release of "The Moody EP" is loosely based on the "ESG" cover. Lead vocalist Renee criticized the adaptation, saying it looked like someone had "puked it on a canvas". "ESG" is a minimalist take on funk music, removing brass, saxophone, and synthesizers to leave vocals, bass, and percussion. It was received positively by music critics. Robert Palmer called it one of 1981's "freshest records". For "Billboard" magazine, Leo Sacks wrote

SIG Pro

SIG Pro The SIG Pro is a series of semi-automatic pistols developed by SIG Sauer in Exeter, NH, US. It was the first polymer-frame handgun from SIG Sauer and one of the first pistols to feature a built-in universal accessory rail and interchangeable grips. The SIG Pro was marketed as a lightweight and compact alternative to the "legacy" SIG Sauer handguns in an increasingly competitive and budget-oriented law enforcement market. It was originally developed as a .40 S&W–caliber service pistol and introduced in June 1998 with the SP 2340 model, followed shortly by a version in .357 SIG (which retained

Signature tag

art. It has been a long-lived phenomenon in internet terms, with little recorded history, and obscure, non-specified origins. This is largely due to its collaborative nature, and the disappearance of various websites important in the development of the hobby. The sig tag community is notable by its emphasis on sharing, mutual support, advice and appreciation. In fact, a conventional classing system (Novice, Moderate, Intermediate, Semi-Professional, Professional) is sometimes used to rank people on their skills in making sig tags. Many sig tag websites feature a busy forum and tutorials and users are encouraged to download images. Increasingly, these sites tend


Question: What genre is ABBA: The Album?

ABBA: The Album

ABBA: The Album ABBA: The Album is the fifth studio album by the Swedish pop group ABBA. It was released in Scandinavia on 12 December 1977 through Polar Music, but due to the massive pre-orders the UK pressing plants were not able to press sufficient copies before Christmas 1977 and so it was not released in the UK until January 1978. The album was released in conjunction with "", with several of the songs featured in the film. The album contained two UK number-one singles, "Take a Chance on Me" and "The Name of the Game", as well as European

ABBA: The Album

1978. Singles – UK Singles – Norway Singles – USA and Canada ABBA: The Album ABBA: The Album is the fifth studio album by the Swedish pop group ABBA. It was released in Scandinavia on 12 December 1977 through Polar Music, but due to the massive pre-orders the UK pressing plants were not able to press sufficient copies before Christmas 1977 and so it was not released in the UK until January 1978. The album was released in conjunction with "", with several of the songs featured in the film. The album contained two UK number-one singles, "Take a Chance

ABBA (album)

ABBA (album) ABBA is the third (second internationally) studio album by the Swedish pop group of the same name. It was originally released on 21 April 1975 through Polar Music and featured the hits "Mamma Mia" and "SOS". Following the Eurovision success of "Waterloo", "ABBA" saw the band gaining worldwide recognition. "I Do, I Do, I Do, I Do, I Do" topped the charts in Australia, as did "Mamma Mia" shortly after. "SOS" and "Mamma Mia" became hits in both the United States and the United Kingdom. The album saw ABBA dabble into reggae with "Tropical Loveland", and includes a

ABBA: The Album

where during 1978 ABBA undertook a big promotional campaign. Due to the Cold War, Western music was actively discouraged throughout Eastern Europe at the time. Despite this, "ABBA: The Album" sold an unprecedented one million copies in Poland in 1977, exhausting the country's entire allocation of foreign currency. In Russia, only 200,000 copies were permitted to be pressed; however, demand within the USSR indicated they could have sold 40 million copies. "ABBA: The Album" was first released on CD in 1984. The album has been reissued in the format by PolyGram (later Universal Music) four times; first in 1997, then

ABBA (album)

album Kick Down in 1976. ABBA Additional musicians Production ABBA (album) ABBA is the third (second internationally) studio album by the Swedish pop group of the same name. It was originally released on 21 April 1975 through Polar Music and featured the hits "Mamma Mia" and "SOS". Following the Eurovision success of "Waterloo", "ABBA" saw the band gaining worldwide recognition. "I Do, I Do, I Do, I Do, I Do" topped the charts in Australia, as did "Mamma Mia" shortly after. "SOS" and "Mamma Mia" became hits in both the United States and the United Kingdom. The album saw ABBA

The Albums

The Albums The Albums is a box set of recordings by the Swedish pop group ABBA. It was released on 11 November 2008 through Universal Music. The box set includes nine discs, the first eight are all of the original studio albums the way they were originally released between 1973 and 1981 while the ninth disc features all of the singles that were not released on the band's studio albums along with some of the B-sides. It includes a 40 page booklet on ABBA’s history. It does not include rarities or extras. The box set has charted in several countries.

The Complete Studio Recordings (ABBA album) The Complete Studio Recordings is a box set of all of the studio material released by the Swedish pop group ABBA. It was released on 7 November 2005 and consists of 9 CDs and 2 DVDs, plus a full colour booklet with timeline and photos. Another booklet containing the complete lyrics was also included. There is one CD for each original studio album. These CDs also include bonus tracks in the form of non-album tracks and non-English versions. The final CD contains additional rare tracks, primarily material released after the group's final studio album.

ABBA (album)

grand pseudo-classical keyboard instrumental in the traditions of Keith Emerson and Rick Wakeman with "Intermezzo No. 1" (early working title: "Mama"). "ABBA" was first released on CD in Japan in 1986, with an alternative mix of "Man in the Middle" not found on any subsequent CD pressing. "ABBA" was then released on CD in West Germany in 1987 (later released internationally), with five bonus tracks of songs from the albums "Waterloo" and "Ring Ring", which had not been released on CD at that time. "ABBA" was released on CD in Sweden in 1988 featuring the original 11 tracks only. The

ABBA

film soundtrack went to number-one on the US "Billboard" charts, ABBA's first US chart-topping album. During the band's heyday the highest album chart position they had ever achieved in America was number 14. In November 2008, all eight studio albums, together with a ninth of rare tracks, was released as "The Albums". It hit several charts, peaking at number-four in Sweden and reaching the Top 10 in several other European territories. In 2008, Sony Computer Entertainment Europe, in collaboration with Universal Music Group Sweden AB, released "SingStar ABBA" on both the PlayStation 2 and PlayStation 3 games consoles, as part

ABBA discography

ABBA discography The discography of Swedish pop music group ABBA consists of eight studio albums, two live albums, seven compilation albums, three box sets, four video albums, seventy-three singles, and thirty-three music videos. This list does not include solo material performed by individual members. ABBA's biggest hit singles worldwide are "Dancing Queen" and "Fernando", with "Arrival" being their biggest hit studio album. The compilation album "" (1992) has become one of the most popular albums worldwide, with sales of over 28 million copies. ABBA were particularly successful in Sweden, Norway, Denmark, Finland, Germany, The Netherlands, Belgium, Austria, Switzerland, Ireland, The


Question: Who is the father of George VI?

George Frederick Ernest Albert Saxe-Coburg-Gotha

George VI

George VI George VI (Albert Frederick Arthur George; 14 December 1895 – 6 February 1952) was King of the United Kingdom and the Dominions of the British Commonwealth from 11 December 1936 until his death in 1952. He was the last Emperor of India and the first Head of the Commonwealth. Known publicly as Albert until his accession, and "Bertie" among his family and close friends, George VI was born in the reign of his great-grandmother Queen Victoria, and was named after his great-grandfather Albert, Prince Consort. As the second son of King George V, he was not expected to

George VI

Duke of York, and then later awarded to his grandson Prince Andrew, Duke of York. As king, he bore the royal arms undifferenced. George VI George VI (Albert Frederick Arthur George; 14 December 1895 – 6 February 1952) was King of the United Kingdom and the Dominions of the British Commonwealth from 11 December 1936 until his death in 1952. He was the last Emperor of India and the first Head of the Commonwealth. Known publicly as Albert until his accession, and "Bertie" among his family and close friends, George VI was born in the reign of his great-grandmother Queen

George VI

"The King's Speech", a 2010 film that won the Academy Award for Best Picture. George held a number of titles throughout his life, as successively great-grandson, grandson and son of the monarch. As sovereign, he was referred to most often as simply "The King" or "His Majesty". In his position as sovereign, George automatically held the position of Commander-in-Chief. As Duke of York, George bore the royal arms of the United Kingdom differenced with a label of three points argent, the centre point bearing an anchor azure – a difference earlier awarded to his father, George V, when he was

George V

borne the shield). George V George V (George Frederick Ernest Albert; 3 June 1865 – 20 January 1936) was King of the United Kingdom and the British Dominions, and Emperor of India, from 6 May 1910 until his death in 1936. Born during the reign of his grandmother Queen Victoria, George was third in the line of succession behind his father, Prince Albert Edward, and his own elder brother, Prince Albert Victor. From 1877 to 1891, George served in the Royal Navy, until the unexpected death of his elder brother in early 1892 put him directly in line for the

George V

George V George V (George Frederick Ernest Albert; 3 June 1865 – 20 January 1936) was King of the United Kingdom and the British Dominions, and Emperor of India, from 6 May 1910 until his death in 1936. Born during the reign of his grandmother Queen Victoria, George was third in the line of succession behind his father, Prince Albert Edward, and his own elder brother, Prince Albert Victor. From 1877 to 1891, George served in the Royal Navy, until the unexpected death of his elder brother in early 1892 put him directly in line for the throne. On the

George VI

the Commonwealth in 1949, and India became a republic within the Commonwealth the following year. George adopted the new title of Head of the Commonwealth. He was beset by smoking-related health problems in the later years of his reign. He was succeeded by his elder daughter, Elizabeth II. George was born at York Cottage, on the Sandringham Estate in Norfolk, during the reign of his great-grandmother Queen Victoria. His father was Prince George, Duke of York (later King George V), the second and eldest-surviving son of the Prince and Princess of Wales (later King Edward VII and Queen Alexandra). His

George V

married women. In contrast, he was fond of his second eldest son, Prince Albert (later George VI), and doted on his eldest granddaughter, Princess Elizabeth; he nicknamed her "Lilibet", and she affectionately called him "Grandpa England". In 1935, George said of his son Edward: "After I am dead, the boy will ruin himself within 12 months", and of Albert and Elizabeth: "I pray to God my eldest son will never marry and have children, and that nothing will come between Bertie and Lilibet and the throne." The First World War took a toll on George's health: he was seriously injured

George VI

mother was the Duchess of York (later Queen Mary), the eldest child and only daughter of the Duke and Duchess of Teck. His birthday, 14 December 1895, was the 34th anniversary of the death of his great-grandfather, Albert, Prince Consort. Uncertain of how the Prince Consort's widow, Queen Victoria, would take the news of the birth, the Prince of Wales wrote to the Duke of York that the Queen had been "rather distressed". Two days later, he wrote again: "I really think it would gratify her if you yourself proposed the name "Albert" to her". Queen Victoria was mollified by

George V

a wise old king, but when he was Duke of York ... he did nothing at all but kill ["i.e." shoot] animals and stick in stamps." George was an avid stamp collector, which Nicolson disparaged, but George played a large role in building the Royal Philatelic Collection into the most comprehensive collection of United Kingdom and Commonwealth stamps in the world, in some cases setting record purchase prices for items. George and May had five sons and a daughter. Randolph Churchill claimed that George was a strict father, to the extent that his children were terrified of him, and that

Prince William of Gloucester

of Canterbury. His godparents were George VI (his paternal uncle), Queen Mary (his paternal grandmother), Princess Helena Victoria (his cousin), Lady Margaret Hawkins (his maternal aunt), Major Lord William Montagu Douglas Scott (his maternal uncle) and Lord Gort, who was unable to attend. Because of the war, newspapers did not identify the actual location of the christening, and said instead that it took place at "a private chapel in the country". At the time of his birth, and for months afterwards, Prince Henry was away on military duties, some of which meant considerable risk. This prompted George VI to write


Question: Who is the father of Chelsea Clinton?

Bill Clinton
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Marc Mezvinsky

Hilton Head, South Carolina as Mezvinsky's parents and Chelsea Clinton's parents were friends in the 1990s. They were first reported to be a couple in 2005, and became engaged in 2009. In July 2010, Mezvinsky married Chelsea Clinton in an interfaith ceremony in Rhinebeck, New York. Clinton and Mezvinsky have a daughter, Charlotte, who was born on September 26, 2014, and a son, Aidan, who was born on June 18, 2016. Mezvinsky serves on the board of the Pembroke College Foundation and the Ann Romney Center for Neurologic Diseases, an organization dedicated to transforming the future of medicine through collaboration

Chelsea Clinton

Chelsea Clinton Chelsea Victoria Clinton (born February 27, 1980) is the only child of former U.S. President Bill Clinton and former U.S. Secretary of State and 2016 presidential candidate Hillary Clinton. She was a special correspondent for NBC News from 2011 to 2014 and now works with the Clinton Foundation and Clinton Global Initiative. Since 2011, she has taken on a prominent role at the foundation and has a seat on its board. Clinton was born in Little Rock, Arkansas, during her father's first term as governor. She attended public schools there until he was elected President and the family

Chelsea Clinton

met on a Renaissance Weekend retreat in Hilton Head Island, South Carolina. They first were reported to be a couple in 2005, and became engaged over Thanksgiving weekend in 2009. Following their wedding, the couple lived in New York City's Gramercy Park neighborhood for three years and later purchased a condominium in the NoMad district of Manhattan for $10.5 million. Their daughter, Charlotte Clinton Mezvinsky, was born in September 2014, and their son, Aidan Clinton Mezvinsky, was born in June 2016. Shortly after Aidan was born, the family moved to the nearby Flatiron District. As a young child, Clinton was

Chelsea Clinton

for women, and promoting economic growth. A spokesperson for the foundation told "The New York Times" in 2014 that her speeches "are on behalf of the Clinton Foundation, and 100 percent of the fees are remitted directly to the foundation". On July 31, 2010, Clinton and investment banker Marc Mezvinsky were married in an interfaith ceremony in Rhinebeck, New York; she is Methodist and he is Jewish. Mezvinsky's parents are former members of Congress, Marjorie Margolies-Mezvinsky and Edward Mezvinsky, who were raised in the Conservative Jewish tradition. The senior Clintons and Mezvinskys were friends in the 1990s and their children

Marc Mezvinsky

Marc Mezvinsky Marc Margolies Mezvinsky (born December 10th, 1977) is an American investor and former vice chairman at Social Capital. He is the husband of Chelsea Clinton, daughter of former U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton and former President Bill Clinton. Mezvinsky was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, and grew up attending a Conservative Jewish synagogue and Friends' Central School, a Quaker school outside of Philadelphia. His parents are both former Democratic members of the U.S. House of Representatives. His father is Edward Mezvinsky (b. 1937) and his mother is Marjorie Margolies (b. 1942). Mezvinsky has 10 brothers and sisters, including

Chelsea Clinton

her 167-page senior thesis was the 1998 Good Friday Agreement in Northern Ireland, advised by Jack Rakove. At the time of Chelsea's graduation, her father issued a statement: "Hillary and I are grateful for the friendships and great learning experiences Chelsea had at Stanford, and we are very proud of her on this special day." In July 2001, former President Clinton announced that Chelsea would be pursuing a master's degree at University College of the University of Oxford later that year – the same college where he studied studied politics between 1968 and 1970 on a Rhodes Scholarship; Chelsea did

Clinton family

her full and chosen name, "Virginia Dell Blythe Clinton Dwire Kelley." Bill and Hillary Clinton's daughter Chelsea Victoria Clinton was born on February 27, 1980, in Little Rock, Pulaski County, Arkansas, while her father was Governor of Arkansas. On July 31, 2010, Clinton and investment banker Marc Mezvinsky were married in an interfaith ceremony in Rhinebeck, New York. Mezvinsky (born December 15, 1977) is the son of former members of Congress Marjorie Margolies-Mezvinsky and Edward Mezvinsky, and was raised in the Conservative Jewish tradition. The senior Clintons and Mezvinskys were friends in the 1990s and their children met on a

Hillary Clinton's tenure as Secretary of State

making reference to her being the mother of the bride in daughter Chelsea Clinton's July 31, 2010, wedding to Marc Mezvinsky. She confessed in an interview in Islamabad less than two weeks before the wedding that she and her husband were both nervous wrecks, and that "You should assume that if he makes it down the aisle in one piece it's going to be a major accomplishment. He is going to be so emotional, as am I." The event itself gained a large amount of media attention. In a September 2010 speech before the Council on Foreign Relations, Clinton emphasized

David Shuster

campaigned for their father, Shuster noted the different access rules in each case and responded, ""There's just something a little bit unseemly to me that Chelsea's out there calling up celebrities, saying 'support my mom' ... doesn't it seem like Chelsea's sort of being pimped out in some weird sort of way?"" The Clinton campaign demanded an apology and stated that Clinton might not participate in any further primary debates on MSNBC. Shuster was suspended for two weeks from all NBC News and MSNBC appearances for his comments. Before the suspension, Shuster had engaged in a heated e-mail exchange with

Chelsea Clinton

Magnet Elementary School and Horace Mann Junior High School, both Little Rock public schools. She skipped the third grade. On January 20, 1993, the day of her father's first inauguration, Chelsea moved into the White House with her parents and was given the Secret Service codename "Energy". The Clintons wanted their daughter to have a normal childhood, and they hoped to shield her from the media spotlight. Hillary Clinton followed the advice of Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis on raising children in the White House, and asked the press to limit coverage of Chelsea to her participation in public events such as


Question: Who is the father of John Edward Gray?

John Clinton Gray

Gray was his brother. John Clinton Gray John Clinton Gray (December 4, 1843 in New York City – June 28, 1915 in Newport, Rhode Island) was an American lawyer and politician from New York. He was the son of John A. C. Gray and Susan Maria (Zabriskie) Gray. He was educated in Paris and at the University of Berlin. He graduated A.B. from New York University in 1865. Then he studied law at Harvard University and graduated LL.B. in 1866. In 1868, he received the degree of A.M. from New York University. In January 1888, he was appointed to the

John Gray (Irish politician)

advocacy for tenant's rights and his support of the Home Rule movement. Gray had married Mary Anna Dwyer of Limerick in 1839, and they had five children; three sons and two daughters. One of his sons, Edmund Dwyer Gray took over the management of the "Freeman's Journal". Edmund also followed his father into politics, and would eventually become MP for Dublin (Stephen's Green), Lord Mayor of Dublin (1880–1881), and a supporter of Charles Stewart Parnell. Edmund John Chisholm Dwyer-Gray (Edmund Dwyer Gray's son, and Sir John Gray's grandson) would become Premier of Tasmania. John Gray (Irish politician) Sir John Gray

John Clinton Gray

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Question: Who is the father of Umm Kulthum bint Ali ibn Abi Talib?

Alī ibn Abī Ṭālib
Ali
Lion of God
Al-Murtaza
Haydar
Father of the Soil
Abu Turab
Leader of the Faithful
Door of the City of Knowledge

Umm Kulthum bint Muhammad

Abu Talha laid her body to rest. Umm Kulthum bint Muhammad Umm Kulthum () (603–630) is considered to be the third daughter of the Islamic prophet Muhammad by his first wife Khadijah bint Khuwaylid. She was born in Mecca, probably the fifth of their six children. She was legally married before August 610 to Utayba ibn Abi Lahab, but the marriage was never consummated. She was still living with her parents when Muhammad first declared himself a prophet, and Umm Kulthum became a Muslim soon after her mother did. After Muhammad warned Abu Lahab of hellfire in 613, Abu Lahab

Umm Kulthum bint Jarwal

Umm Kulthum bint Jarwal Umm Kulthum bint Jarwal, also known as Mulayka, was a wife of Umar and a companion of the Islamic prophet Muhammad. She was born in Mecca as a member of the Khuza'a tribe. Her father was either Jarwal ibn Malik or his son 'Amr ibn Jarwal. She married Umar ibn al-Khattab before 616, and they had two sons, Zayd "the Younger" and Ubaydallah. Umar was concurrently married to Zaynab bint Madhun, who bore him three children, and to Qurayba bint Abi Umayya, who was childless. Umar converted to Islam in 616. The whole family emigrated to

Umm Kulthum bint Ali

Umays. Two of her sons died while married to me, but I did not fear this for the third." Umm Kulthum had no children by any of her three latter marriages. Snatching of earrings of Umm Kulthum by a soldier during attack at ladies and kids of Ahlul Bayt subsequently the battle is cited in relation to her presence in Karbala. It is mentioned also that after the Battle of Karbala, and the killing of Husayn bin Ali, she gave a eulogy condemning the people of Kufa for abandoning her brother Husayn. Umm Kulthum and her son Zayd died at

Umm Kulthum bint Muhammad

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Umm Kulthum bint Ali

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Umm Kulthum bint Jarwal

great beater of women." Whether before or after this, Umm Kulthum was also one of the wives of Safwan ibn Umayya, a member of the Juma clan who was a leader in the Quraysh opposition to Muhammad. He became a Muslim after the Conquest of Mecca but continued to live in Mecca. Umm Kulthum bint Jarwal Umm Kulthum bint Jarwal, also known as Mulayka, was a wife of Umar and a companion of the Islamic prophet Muhammad. She was born in Mecca as a member of the Khuza'a tribe. Her father was either Jarwal ibn Malik or his son 'Amr

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in Medina. Mahmood Ahmad Ghadanfar. "Great Women of Islam". Translated by Jamila Muhammad Qawi. Darussalam Publishers & Distributors, Riyadh. Online at kalamullah.com. pp. 163–167. Retrieved 2013-06-22. Fatimah bint Asad Fatimah bint Asad ( 68 BH – 4 AH ; 555–626 CE) (, "") was the mother of Ali bin Abi Talib. She was the daughter of Asad ibn Hashim and Fatimah bint Qays, hence a member of the Hashim clan of the Quraysh. The maternal grandfather of Muhammad's wife Khadija bint Khuwaylid, Za'ida ibn al-Asamm ibn Rawaha, was the cousin of Fatimah's mother. She married her cousin, Abu Talib ibn

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Question: Who is the father of Fahd bin Abdulaziz Al Saud?

ʻAbd al-ʻAzīz ibn ʻAbd al-Raḥmān ibn Faisal Āl Saʻūd,

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Fahd bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud

the Wafa Kidney Center in Namas and was renamed after the death of Fahd bin Salman. His father, Salman bin Abdulaziz, serves as its chairman, and his brother, Abdulaziz bin Salman, is its current secretary general. His wife was Nuf bint Khalid bin Abdallah Al Saud (born 1962), a first cousin of his through his paternal aunt Al Jawhara bint Abdulaziz and her husband Khalid ibn Abdullah. Fahd bin Salman's children are Sultan, Sarah, Ahmad and Rima. One of his daughters, Princess Sarah, married Talal bin Abdulaziz, a grandson of Bandar bin Abdulaziz on 26 May 2011. Their marriage ceremony

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and grand children of Saud. Only a few of his children have a public role. His eldest son Fahad bin Saud bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, was minister of defence. His youngest child is Basmah bint Saud, who currently lives in Acton, London. His third son, Muhammed was sometime governor of Al Bahah Province, and died on 8 July 2012. Prince Mishari, replaced his elder brother as Al Bahah governor with the rank of minister in August 2010. Another son, Mishaal, was the governor of Najran Province from 1996 to November 2008. His son Abdul Rahman (1946–2004) was a supporter of

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daughters was married to Prince Mansur bin Muqrin, son of Prince Muqrin, the former Crown Prince of Saudi Arabia. He is known for his religious observance. Saud bin Fahd Al Saud Saud bin Fahd Al Saud (; born 8 October 1950) is a Saudi Arabian businessman and the former vice president of general intelligence directorate. He is a member of the House of Saud. Prince Saud was born on 8 October 1950. He is the son of late King Fahd. His mother, Alanoud bint Abdulaziz bin Musaid, is from the Jiluwi branch of the Al Saud whose members intermarried with

Saud of Saudi Arabia

Al Nassr FC. One son, Badr bin Saud (1934–2004), was governor of Riyadh during his father's reign, while another son, Hussam bin Saud bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, is a businessman. One of his daughters, called Hajer, died outside the Kingdom following an illness on 17 November 2011. Her funeral prayer was performed at Imam Turki bin Abdullah Mosque in Riyadh after Asr prayer. Another daughter, Noura, was the mother of the former deputy defense minister Fahd bin Abdullah bin Mohammed Al Saud and died in late July 2013. Another daughter, Hessah, was the first Saudi woman to become the principal

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Mohammed Al Saud was arrested in Saudi Arabia in a "corruption crackdown" conducted by a new royal anti-corruption committee. This was done on authority of Crown Prince Mohammad Bin Salman. Prince Fahd is married to Fahda bint Bandar bin Mohammed bin Abdul Rahman Al Saud. They have eight children. One of his sons is Prince Faisal. Another son, Abdulaziz, is married to Princess Sara, daughter of the former deputy minister of defense Khalid bin Sultan Al Saud. Prince Fahd is known for his love of the desert and Arabian horses. Fahd bin Abdullah bin Mohammed Al Saud Fahd bin Abdullah

Abdulaziz bin Saud Al Saud

Court) who is the eldest son of the former Crown Prince Nayef bin Abdulaziz. This makes him a grandnephew to King Salman, his paternal grandfather’s full brother, and all other monarchs of Saudi Arabia after Abdulaziz, his great-grandfather. Abdulaziz bin Saud Al Saud Abdulaziz bin Saud bin Nayef bin Abdulaziz Al Saud (; born 4 November 1983) is the Minister of Interior of Saudi Arabia since 21 June 2017, a position held earlier by his uncle and grandfather. Prince Saud is a graduate of the Dhahran Ahliyyah School and King Saud University. After King Salman came to power, Abdulaziz was

Saud bin Fahd Al Saud

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Muhammad bin Fahd Al Saud

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was buried at Al Adl cemetery in Mecca. Fahad bin Saud bin Abdulaziz Al Saud Fahad bin Saud (1923 – 30 October 2006) was a member of the House of Saud and the eldest son of King Saud. He was the second son to be named Fahad since the First son died as an infant. Prince Fahad was born on 1923 as the first son of King Saud. His mother was Munirah Bint Saad Bin Saud Al Saud, daughter of Saad Bin Saud Al Saud and granddaughter of Saud bin Faisal bin Turki, who was the brother of Abdul Rahman

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Question: Who is the father of Anastasio Somoza Portocarrero?

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Anastasio Somoza Portocarrero

Anastasio Somoza Portocarrero Anastasio Somoza Portocarrero (born 1 February 1951) is a Nicaraguan heir, Colonel and businessman. Anastasio Somoza Portocarrero was born on February 1, 1951 in Miami, Florida, United States. A member of the Somoza family, he is a son of former Nicaraguan president Anastasio Somoza Debayle and Hope Portocarrero; he is also a grandson of Anastasio Somoza García. Also known as "El Chigüín"—"daddy's kid"—Somoza Portocarrero had been the heir apparent to the Somoza dynasty prior to the ouster of his father by the Sandinistas in 1979. By early 1978, Somoza Portocarrero had reportedly taken on the appellation "apprentice

Anastasio Somoza Portocarrero

of those principally responsible for the destruction, suffering, violations and spilling of blood dramatically suffered by Nicaraguans throughout their history." Somoza Portocarrero had planned to return for a political rally but ultimately canceled the visit. Anastasio Somoza Portocarrero Anastasio Somoza Portocarrero (born 1 February 1951) is a Nicaraguan heir, Colonel and businessman. Anastasio Somoza Portocarrero was born on February 1, 1951 in Miami, Florida, United States. A member of the Somoza family, he is a son of former Nicaraguan president Anastasio Somoza Debayle and Hope Portocarrero; he is also a grandson of Anastasio Somoza García. Also known as "El Chigüín"—"daddy's

Hope Portocarrero

was given by President Anastasio Somoza García in the luxurious and modern Palacio de Comunicaciones. They traveled to South America for their honeymoon. The Somozas had five children: Anastasio, Julio, Carolina, Carla, and Roberto. Her daughter, Carolina, is married to James Minskoff Sterling, son of New York real estate developer Henry H. Minskoff. In 1967 she became the First Lady of Nicaragua and was covered in the media for her fashionable wardrobe. She served as a hostess for many state visits, among them U.S. President Richard Nixon and Japanese Emperor Hirohito. Somoza was also president of the "" (National Social

Hope Portocarrero

Hope Portocarrero Hope Portocarrero, also known as Madame Somoza (June 28, 1929 – 5 October 1991) was the First Lady of Nicaragua, the wife of dictator Anastasio Somoza Debayle and mother of Anastasio Somoza Portocarrero. She was named to the International Best Dressed List Hall of Fame in 1968. Born in Tampa, Florida, she was the daughter of Dr. Nestor Portocarrero Gross and Blanca DeBayle Sacasa de Portocarrero. She and her brother, Nestor, were the only two children produced by their marriage. She was of Spanish, French and German descent. Her grandfather was Dr. Luis Henri DeBayle Pallais, good friend

Hope Portocarrero

died of cancer in Miami on 5 October 1991. Hope Portocarrero Hope Portocarrero, also known as Madame Somoza (June 28, 1929 – 5 October 1991) was the First Lady of Nicaragua, the wife of dictator Anastasio Somoza Debayle and mother of Anastasio Somoza Portocarrero. She was named to the International Best Dressed List Hall of Fame in 1968. Born in Tampa, Florida, she was the daughter of Dr. Nestor Portocarrero Gross and Blanca DeBayle Sacasa de Portocarrero. She and her brother, Nestor, were the only two children produced by their marriage. She was of Spanish, French and German descent. Her

Anastasio Somoza Portocarrero

dictator" and assumed full control of the Somozas' estimated $1 billion business empire, however, by mid-1979 the family had fallen from power and would be forced into exile. He was educated in the United States, including at Kent School in Kent, Connecticut, Harvard University in Cambridge, Massachusetts, and in England, at Sandhurst. His sister, Carolina, is married to James Minskoff Sterling, son of New York real estate developer Henry H. Minskoff. He became a Colonel in the Nicaraguan military, which was run by his family. He played an active role in the armed forces during the Sandinista insurrection, and the

Anastasio Somoza Portocarrero

National Guard unit which he commanded "was accused of widespread human-rights violations in the final days of the civil war." In early 1980, the new Sandinista government formally accused Somoza Portocarrero of masterminding the 1978 assassination of opposition journalist Pedro Joaquín Chamorro Cardenal, and a June 1981 trial that convicted nine people of the crime implicated him "in absentia". In 1980, Sandinista officials also issued a warrant for Somoza Portocarrero's arrest on charges that he embezzled $4 million in governmental funds (via dummy corporations) while his father was still in power. He was living in Miami at the time (having

Anastasio Somoza García

and Isabel Reyes. As a teenager, he was sent to live with relatives in Philadelphia, where he attended the Peirce School of Business Administration (now Peirce College). While living in Philadelphia, he met his future wife, Salvadora Debayle Sacasa, a member of one of Nicaragua's wealthiest families, daughter of Dr. Luis Henri Debayle Pallais and wife Casimira Sacasa Sacasa, daughter of Roberto Sacasa Sarria, 44th and 46th President of Nicaragua, and wife and cousin Ángela Sacasa Cuadra. After returning to Nicaragua, he was unsuccessful as a businessman. He married Salvadora in 1919. They had two sons, Luis Somoza Debayle and

Anastasio Somoza García

Anastasio Somoza Debayle, and a daughter, Lillian Somoza Debayle de Sevilla Sacasa. In 1926, Somoza joined the Liberal rebellion in support of the presidential claims of Juan Bautista Sacasa, his wife's uncle. Somoza failed to distinguish himself in battle, leading an unsuccessful attack on the garrison at San Marcos. However, as a result of being educated in the United States, he spoke excellent English and acted as an interpreter during the U.S.-brokered negotiations between the warring parties. In the government of President José María Moncada, to whom he was distantly related, he served as governor of the department of León,

Anastasio Somoza Debayle

was appointed chief of staff of the National Guard, (Nicaragua's national army), by his father, who had previously given many important posts to family members and close personal friends. As commander of the Guard, Somoza was head of the nation's armed forces, effectively the second most powerful man in Nicaragua. On 10 December 1950, he and Hope Portocarrero, an American citizen and his first cousin, were married at the Cathedral in Managua by Archbishop Jose Antonio Lezcano. Over 4,000 guests attended the ceremony. The reception was given by Somoza's father, President Anastasio Somoza García, in the luxurious and modern Palacio