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House Of Cards (1968 Film), House Of Cards
A house of cards is a structure formed of playing cards, as a pastime. House of Cards may also refer to: Films * ''House of Cards'' (1917 film), a film by Alice Guy-Blaché * ''House of Cards'' (1943 film), a Spanish film directed by Jerónimo Mihura * ''House of Cards'' (1968 film), a film starring George Peppard, Inger Stevens and Orson Welles * ''House of Cards'' (1993 film), a film starring Kathleen Turner and Tommy Lee Jones Literature * ''House of Cards'', 1967 novel by Stanley Ellin * ''House of Cards'' (Cohan book), a 2009 non-fiction book by William D. Cohan * ''House of Cards'' (novel), a 1989 novel by Michael Dobbs * "House of Cards", a 2004–2005 comic book storyline in ''Astonishing X-Men: Gambit'' Music * ''House of Cards'' (album), a 2001 album by Saga * "House of Cards" (Mary Chapin Carpenter song) (1994) * House of Cards (Lynsey de Paul song) * "House of Cards" (Madina Lake song) (2007) * "House of Cards" (Radiohead song) (2007) * "House of Cards" ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
House Of Cards
A house of cards (also known as a card tower or card castle) is a structure created by stacking playing cards on top of each other, often in the shape of a pyramid. "House of cards" is also an expression that dates back to 1645 meaning a structure or argument built on a shaky foundation or one that will collapse if a necessary (but possibly overlooked or unappreciated) element is removed. Structures built by layering in this way, such as Stonehenge, are referred to as "house of cards architecture", which dates back to the Cyclopean and Megalithic ages. The origin of the phrase is debated to be from the 18th century England but some believe that it has an American base. Description The structures created using this method rely on nothing more than balance and friction in order to stay upright. Ideally, adhesives or other external connecting methods are not used, and no damage or alterations are made to the cards themselves. The larger the structure, the higher the number of ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Elton John
Sir Elton Hercules John (born Reginald Kenneth Dwight; 25 March 1947) is a British singer, songwriter and pianist. His music and showmanship have had a significant, lasting impact on the music industry, and his songwriting partnership with lyricist Bernie Taupin is one of the most successful in history. John was the 19th EGOT winner in history. He has sold over 300 million records worldwide, making him one of the List of best-selling music artists, best-selling music artists of all time. John learned to play piano at an early age, winning a scholarship to the Royal Academy of Music. In the 1960s, he formed the blues band Bluesology, wrote songs for other artists alongside Taupin, and worked as a session musician, before releasing his debut album, ''Empty Sky'' (1969). Throughout the next six decades, John cemented his status as a cultural icon with Elton John albums discography, 32 studio albums, including ''Honky Château'' (1972), ''Goodbye Yellow Brick Road'' (1973), ''Roc ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Law & Order Season 16
The sixteenth season of ''Law & Order'' premiered on NBC on September 21, 2005, and concluded on May 17, 2006. This was just the second season in which the show's principal cast remained unchanged from the previous season. Annie Parisse had joined the series during season 15, following the departure of Elisabeth Röhm. Cast and crew changes Jesse L. Martin returned to his role of Detective Ed Green for the season premiere; he had left with four episodes remaining in the previous season to act in the movie '' Rent''. Midway through season 16, ''Law & Order''s future on NBC was up in the air; it was not publicly known if the show would be renewed for a 17th season or canceled. Parisse quit the series late in the season, wanting out of her contract. A show insider said to Fox News, "She saw the writing on the wall, they never treated her very well. They were always complaining about her hair. And they also thought she looked too young next to Sam Waterson (sic)." Parisse's char ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
ER Season 1
The first season of the American fictional drama television series '' ER'' aired on NBC from September 19, 1994 to May 18, 1995. The first season consists of 25 episodes. Plot In ''ER'' first season, the core cast consisted of Chief Resident Dr. Mark Greene, pediatric resident Dr. Doug Ross, second-year resident Dr. Susan Lewis, medical student John Carter, head nurse Carol Hathaway, and second-year surgical resident Dr. Peter Benton. The series premiere " 24 Hours" sees Dr. Greene considering a move into private practice at the request of his wife, Jen. The episode also sees an attempted suicide from staff nurse Carol Hathaway, who had previously been in a long-term relationship with Doug Ross, as well as the first day for medical student John Carter. Originally, Carol Hathaway died by suicide, but her death in the pilot was never shown or referred to by other characters, leaving her open for a return. Audiences responded so well to her character that producers decided ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
House Of Cards (Yes, Dear Episode) ...
The following is a list of episodes for the American sitcom television series ''Yes, Dear''. The series ran on CBS from October 2, 2000 to February 15, 2006, with a total of 122 episodes produced, spanning six seasons. Series overview Episodes Season 1 (2000–01) Season 2 (2001–02) Season 3 (2002–03) Season 4 (2003–04) Season 5 (2005) Season 6 (2005–06) References {{reflist Yes, Dear ''Yes, Dear'' is an American sitcom created by Alan Kirschenbaum and Gregory Garcia that originally ran on CBS for six seasons, from October 2, 2000, to February 15, 2006, with a total of 122 episodes. It starred Anthony Clark, Jean Louisa K ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
House Of Cards (Doctors)
The fifth series of the British medical soap opera ''Doctors'' originally aired between 1 September 2003 and 14 June 2004. It consisted of 182 episodes. The series saw Natalie J. Robb leave her role as Jude Carlyle after three years on the series. She was followed by original cast member Maggie Cronin, who departed from her role as Kate McGuire. It also saw the castings of two new receptionists: Akemnji Ndifornyen as Nathan Bailey, who also doubled as the estranged son of established Ben Kwarme ( Ariyon Bakare), and Andrea Green as Sarah Finch. The series five episode " Say a Little Prayer" also became ''Doctors'' first win at the British Soap Awards, claiming the Best Single Episode accolade in 2004. Finch then won the British Soap Award for Best Newcomer a year later for her role as Sarah. Cast The fifth series saw Natalie J. Robb leave her role as Dr. Jude Carlyle after three years on ''Doctors''. Jude's exit storyline sees her cheat on her boyfriend with his father and ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
House Of Cards (American TV Series)
''House of Cards'' is an American political thriller television series created by Beau Willimon. It is based on the 1989 House of Cards (novel), novel of the same title by Michael Dobbs and an adaptation of the 1990 House of Cards (British TV series), British series of the same name by Andrew Davies (writer), Andrew Davies, also from the novel. The first 13-episode season was released on February 1, 2013, on the streaming service Netflix. ''House of Cards'' is the first TV series to have been produced by a studio for Netflix. ''House of Cards'' is set in Washington, D.C., and is the story of Frank Underwood (House of Cards), Frank Underwood (Kevin Spacey), an immoral politician and Democratic Party (United States), Democrat from South Carolina's 5th congressional district and his equally ambitious wife Claire Underwood (Robin Wright). Frank is passed over for appointment as United States Secretary of State, Secretary of State but remains Party leaders of the United States House ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
House Of Cards (British TV Series)
''House of Cards'' is a 1990 British political thriller television serial in four episodes, set after the end of Margaret Thatcher's Premiership of Margaret Thatcher, tenure as Prime Minister of the United Kingdom. It was televised by the BBC from 18 November to 9 December 1990. Released to critical and popular acclaim for its writing, direction, and performances, it is considered one of the greatest British television shows ever made. The story is centred on the sudden and manipulative rise to power of the Chief Whip of the Conservative Party, chief whip of the Conservative Party, Francis Urquhart, a ruthless and wikt:Machiavellian, Machiavellian politician. Urquhart, on the party's right wing, is frustrated over his lack of promotion in the wake of Premiership of Margaret Thatcher#1990 leadership challenge and resignation, Margaret Thatcher's resignation and the moderate government which succeeds it. He conceives a calculated and meticulous plan to bring down the new prime min ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Clone Your Lover
''Clone Your Lover'' is the first studio album of the Norwegian industrial rock band Zeromancer. Track listing All tracks composed by Kim Ljung. # "Clone Your Lover" – 3:50 # "Flirt (With Me)" – 3:59 # "Something for the Pain" – 3:32 # "Split Seconds" – 3:16 # "Fade to Black" – 3:55 # "God Bless the Models" – 4:10 # "Opelwerk" – 3:27 # "Flagellation" – 3:53 # "Die of a Broken Heart" – 3:25 # "Houses of Cards" – 3:58 # "Something for the Pain (Apoptygma Berzerk Remix)" (on US version) Personnel *Alex Møklebust – vocals *Kim Ljung – bass, backing vocals *Noralf Ronthi – drums *Chris Schleyer – guitar The guitar is a stringed musical instrument that is usually fretted (with Fretless guitar, some exceptions) and typically has six or Twelve-string guitar, twelve strings. It is usually held flat against the player's body and played by strumming ... *Erik Ljunggren – keyboards, programming Production personnel *James Saez - producer * Ronald ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
First Light (Richard And Linda Thompson Album)
''First Light'' is the fourth album by folk rock duo Richard and Linda Thompson. It was released on 6October 1978 through Chrysalis Records. Writing and recording After the release of their third album, '' Pour Down Like Silver'', the Thompsons took an extended break from music. They spent much of the next three years living in sufi communes in London and Norfolk.Humphries, Patrick, ''Richard Thompson – The Biography'', Schirmer, 1997. Smith, Dave, ''The Great Valerio – a study of the songs of Richard Thompson'', 2004 This prolonged sabbatical was punctuated by occasional session work by Richard Thompson and a short tour in 1977 in which the duo performed mostly new, overtly religious material and were backed by musicians who were also practitioners of the Sufi faith. In 1978 Richard Thompson accepted an invitation from Joe Boyd to play on Julie Covington's eponymous solo debut album. The musicians hired for this album included highly regarded American session players N ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
List Of Songs Recorded By The Seekers
This is a list of songs performed by the Australian pop / folk group the Seekers – on record and live in concert. It includes 144 songs in total. The Seekers * Judith Durham – lead vocals, tambourine, maracas, piano, celeste, harpsichord, (autoharp - for one song) * Athol Guy – bass-harmony vocals, acoustic double bass * Keith Potger – high-harmony vocals, 12- & 6-string acoustic guitars, banjo. Also vocal arrangements for the group. * Bruce Woodley – mid-harmony vocals, 6-string guitar, mandolin, banjo, (jaw's harp - for one song). Also the main songwriter of the group. Song list Notes Further information about the songs, which were written (or co-written) by Bruce William Woodley, can be found at the following websites: Note: user required to input Performer e.g. THE SEEKERS References {{The Seekers Seekers The Seekers, or Legatine-Arians as they were sometimes known, were an English dissenting group that emerged around the 1620s, probably inspired by the pr ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Cooper Temple Clause
The Cooper Temple Clause were an English alternative rock band, formed in Wokingham, Berkshire in 1998. The band released three albums before announcing their split on 24 April 2007, following the departure of Daniel Fisher. After signing a record deal with the RCA label in 2000 and putting out several singles and EPs, their debut album, '' See This Through and Leave'', was released in 2002 to critical acclaim. 2003's follow-up, '' Kick Up the Fire, and Let the Flames Break Loose'', achieved the band international recognition on the strength of the singles "Promises, Promises" and "Blind Pilots". The Cooper Temple Clause left RCA in 2006, signing to Sanctuary Records for the release of their third album, '' Make This Your Own''. The band were named after the Cowper-Temple clause, the first part of the name of which is pronounced as in the band's name. The clause was inserted into the Elementary Education Act 1870 ( 33 & 34 Vict. c. 75) (it became Section 14 of the Act), and w ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
