Old City, for example, was the earliest residential neighborhood of Philadelphia. Within its boundaries were houses, churches, shops, schools and other facilities. Over time, as the population moved westward, many of the older buildings were demolished and replaced by commercial buildings for wholesale and manufacturing use. In the mid-20th century those buildings were converted to apartments and condominiums. Read More »
Andranik Madadian is a singer-songwriter and actor. Andy Madadian’s immense musical talent, humanitarian efforts and diverse background have culminated in a remarkable entertainment career spanning 40 years, during which he has become a beloved icon around the world. Nicknamed the “Persian Bono”. American musician has toured extensively around the globe many times over playing some of the world’s most prestigious ... Read More »
Hamed Behdad was born on November 17th, 1973 in Mashhad. He has lived his childhood and youth in Mashhad, Tehran, and Nishabor in a row. He has returned to his hometown, Mashhad, again with his family when he was a high school freshman. He holds a Bachelor’s degree in Fine Arts Acting from Azad university. He first, was introduced to ... Read More »
Deutsche Welle Freedom of Speech Award Laureate 2018 Sadegh Zibakalam (Tehran University, Professor of Political Science) and Leila Zibakalam (daughter of Sadegh Zibakalam, the Deutsche Welle Freedom of Speech Award Laureate 2018). Sadegh Zibakalam is a professor of political science at the University of Tehran, and one of the most prominent public intellectuals and political analysts in the country. With ... Read More »
Electricity is the flow of electrical power or charge. It is a secondary energy source whichmeans that we get it from the conversion of other sources of energy, like coal, natural gas,oil, nuclear power and other natural sources, which are called primary sources. The energysources we use to make electricity can be renewable or non-renewable, but electricity itselfis neither renewable ... Read More »
Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker delivered his annual State of the Commonwealth address at a supremely difficult moment. It was late January; the state was emerging from a surge in Covid-19 cases; the vaccine rollout was hitting early stumbles; the populace was tense. Alone in his office, barred from the usual pomp and circumstance, Baker spoke for 20 minutes about challenges ... Read More »
This cultural event is one of the two Flower Festivals – “La Rose” and “La Marguerite” held annually in observance of Saint Lucia’s rich cultural memory, history and heritage. These two Flower festivals depict a historical rivalry among communities whose members sing the virtues of their flowers. “La Rose” members pledge their allegiance to the rose by dressing in red ... Read More »
The federal government has named a legal expert as senior adviser to Global Affairs Canada on the shooting down of a passenger jet in Iran that killed 176 people. The government says in a release that Payam Akhavan, Senior Fellow at Massey College and distinguished visiting professor at the University of Toronto, will provide advice on all matters pertaining to ... Read More »
An actor’s job is to fully represent the character they are playing and to convince their audience that character is real by engaging them and drawing them into the story. This applies to major roles and smaller parts, as all roles combine to create a successful production. There are many ways to get into character and actors often research the ... Read More »
Anthony Hopkins, in full Sir Philip Anthony Hopkins, (born December 31, 1937, Port Talbot, West Glamorgan, Wales), Welsh stage and film actor of burning intensity, often seen at his best when playing pathetic misfits or characters on the fringes of insanity. Hopkins had early ambitions to be a concert pianist. He began acting at age 18 when he joined a ... Read More »