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Powerman 5000 Albums
Powerman may refer to: * Powerman Duathlon, running and cycling competition * Powerman Zofingen, Powerman Duathlon Championships in Switzerland * Powerman 5000, an alternative rock band * "Powerman", a song by The Kinks from '' Lola versus Powerman and the Moneygoround, Part One'' * ''Powerman'' (comics), a British publication * PowerMAN, PC power management software * Matt Alaeddine, a contortionist with many stage names including Powerman * ''Wheels on Meals ''Wheels on Meals'' () is a 1984 Hong Kong martial arts action comedy film written and directed by Sammo Hung, with action choreographed by Jackie Chan. The film stars Jackie Chan, Sammo Hung, Yuen Biao, Lola Forner, Benny Urquidez, and J ...'', a 1984 Hong Kong film sometimes marketed under the title ''Powerman'' See also * Power Man (other) {{disambig ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Powerman Duathlon
Powerman Duathlons are duathlon events that are competed over: Short Distance: 5km run - 30km bike - 5km run Middle Distance (10 km run, 60 km bike, 10 km run) Long Distance (10 km run, 90- 150 km bike, 30 km run) PowerKids, distances dependent on Age duathlon, Run-Bike-Run Duathlon of Powerman across the globe at both Age Group and Elite level. All events are draft illegal allowing competitors to compete utilizing Time trial bicycle, time trial or Triathlon equipment, triathlon bikes and shoes, gear following the Powerman and WT race regulations For every day news about Powerman Duathlon world wide likes on: @powermanduathlon Facebook https://www.facebook.com/powermanduathlon Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/powermanduathlon Powerman World Series The Powerman World Series is made up of 10-20 Powerman Duathlon races each year incorporating International Triathlon Union Continental and World Championships as well as world series races. The ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Powerman Zofingen
The Powerman Zofingen is a duathlon event in Zofingen (Switzerland) within the Powerman Duathlon World Series. On September 3, 2017, the world championships in the long distance was held for the tenth time in Zofingen, canton Argovia. The official name is ''ITU Long Distance Duathlon World Championships, ITU Powerman Long Distance Duathlon World Championships.'' A duathlon consists of a running distance, a cycling lane and then again a running distance, which are carried out directly behind each other. Since 2002, the long-distance duathlon in Zofingen has the sequence of running, cycling and running. History Established in 1989, the Powerman Zofingen is to duathletes what the Ironman Hawaii is for triathletes. Bruno Imfeld and Urs Linsi brought the Powerman in Switzerland to life. The first race took place on 4 June 1989 over the distances running – cycling – running. The first winners celebrated were Hermine Haas (Switzerland) in the women's section and Andreas Ru ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Powerman 5000
Powerman 5000 (also known as PM5K) is an American rock music, rock band formed in 1991. The group has released eleven studio albums, gaining its highest level of commercial success with 1999's ''Tonight the Stars Revolt!'', which reached number 29 on the Billboard 200, ''Billboard'' 200 while spawning the singles "When Worlds Collide (Powerman 5000 song), When Worlds Collide" and "Nobody's Real". Frontman Spider One, younger brother of fellow metal musician Rob Zombie, has been the only consistent member of the lineup since the band's formation. Biography Early years and breakthrough (1991–2002) In 1990, Spider One recorded the 12" single "Much Evil" with producer Lamar Lowder. Building on local success, including winning the Boston Phoenix/WFNX 1990 Readers' Poll "Best Rap Act" category and getting nominated for a Boston Music Award, he founded Powerman 5000 in 1991. Drummer Al Pahanish Jr., bassist Dorian Heartsong, guitarist Adam 12, and percussionist Jordan Cohen joined i ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lola Versus Powerman And The Moneygoround, Part One
''Lola Versus Powerman and the Moneygoround, Part One'', commonly abbreviated to ''Lola Versus Powerman'', or simply ''Lola'', is the eighth studio album by the English rock band the Kinks, released on 27 November 1970. A concept album, it is a satirical appraisal of the music industry, including song publishers, unions, the press, accountants, business managers, and life on the road. It marked the group's expansion to a five-piece with the addition of keyboardist John Gosling. Although it appeared during a transitional period for the Kinks, ''Lola Versus Powerman'' was a success both critically and commercially for the group, charting in the Top 40 in America and helping restore them in the public eye, making it a "comeback" album. It contained two hit singles: " Lola", which reached the top 10 in the US and UK, and " Apeman", which peaked at number five in the UK. In October 2020, Sanctuary Records released a 3-disc 50th Anniversary set that includes 36 extra tracks that in ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Powerman (comics)
''Powerman'' is a British comic book series that was initially distributed in Nigeria in the mid-1970s. ''Powerman'' was written by Don Avenall (aka Donne Avenell) and Norman Worker, and illustrated by Dave Gibbons and Brian Bolland. Rendered in a simple style reminiscent of the Golden Age Captain Marvel, the series starred a superhero named Powerman. When the comics were re-published in the United Kingdom the character's name became ''Powerbolt''. The ''Powerman'' comics also feature a backup series called ''Jango'', about a black sheriff. Publication history Historically, comics in Nigeria were imported and had white protagonists. An executive from Pikin, a Nigerian advertising agency, approached English art agency Bardon Press Features to discuss the idea of creating a series with a black superhero,Salisbury, Mark, ''Artists on Comic Art'' (Titan Books, 2000) , p. 11Bolland, "1970s – Powerman" in ''The Art of Brian Bolland'', p. 37 that would be used to promote literacy in ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
PowerMAN
Powerman may refer to: * Powerman Duathlon, running and cycling competition * Powerman Zofingen, Powerman Duathlon Championships in Switzerland * Powerman 5000, an alternative rock band * "Powerman", a song by The Kinks from ''Lola versus Powerman and the Moneygoround, Part One'' * ''Powerman'' (comics), a British publication * PowerMAN, PC power management software * Matt Alaeddine, a contortionist with many stage names including Powerman * ''Wheels on Meals ''Wheels on Meals'' () is a 1984 Hong Kong martial arts action comedy film written and directed by Sammo Hung, with action choreographed by Jackie Chan. The film stars Jackie Chan, Sammo Hung, Yuen Biao, Lola Forner, Benny Urquidez, and J ...'', a 1984 Hong Kong film sometimes marketed under the title ''Powerman'' See also * Power Man (other) {{disambig ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Matt Alaeddine
(Kamal) Matt Alaeddine is a Canadian-based entertainer from Edmonton, Alberta who is the world's fattest contortionist. He has travelled around the world performing in a variety of venues. After getting his start at the Edmonton Fringe Festival, he has gone on to appear on The Tonight Show with Jay Leno, Canada's Got Talent, and Comedy Central's Gong Show. He holds the world records for "Heaviest Man to Touch Own Feet to Ears" and "Heaviest Man to Fit Through a Hula Hoop." He is known by many nicknames and stage names including Fatt Matt, Big Mac, and Powermann, Abilities Despite his 400+ pound weight, Alaeddine is skilled at contortion. He is capable of performing a side split. He can also dislocate his shoulders which he can use to escape from a straitjacket. He can place his leg behind his head, or create a form he refers to as the "fruit bowl" in which he touches both the soles of his feet to his cheeks The Jim Rose Circus In 2004 Alaeddine joined The Jim Rose Circus ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Wheels On Meals
''Wheels on Meals'' () is a 1984 Hong Kong martial arts action comedy film written and directed by Sammo Hung, with action choreographed by Jackie Chan. The film stars Jackie Chan, Sammo Hung, Yuen Biao, Lola Forner, Benny Urquidez, and José Sancho. The film was shot in Barcelona, Spain. The film was a box office hit in East Asia, including Japan where the film was released as ''Spartan X''. The film was also well-received by critics for its comedy and action, particularly the final fight between Jackie Chan and Benny Urquidez, which is considered one of the greatest fight scenes of all time. Jackie Chan with his stunt team were nominated for Best Action Choreography, for both ''Wheels on Meals'' and '' Project A'', at the 4th Hong Kong Film Awards, winning the award for ''Project A''. ''Wheels on Meals'' spawned the ''Spartan X'' franchise. In 1984, it was adapted into the video game '' Spartan X'' (released as ''Kung-Fu Master'' internationally), which laid the foun ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
