Aida
NOT written to celebrate the opening of the Suez Canal Ethiopian princess; opera by Verdi Daughter of the King of Egypt Tenor; captain of the guard; secretly in love with Aida King of Ethiopia; father of Aida; captive of the Egyptians Egyptian High Priest in this Verdi opera Composed by Elton John and Tim Rice “I once knew all the answers, I stood on certain ground†B. British Columbia. circa 1839-1920 (Celt) Derived from word aedh "fire." Edan, Aodhan (EH-thahn); anglicized also can be Irish Aodán; dim. of Aodh; Edan. The Spanish principal variety of sour orange. It has clusters of fruit with very seedy endocarp (pulp) enclosed in a thick orange rind. The segment walls of this oblong fruit are tough, with an open center. The fruit is much too bitter and acidic to be eaten fresh, but is used in marmalades, juice, and for its essential oil. When the leaves are crushed, they have a pleasant and distinctive aroma. This variety is grown in Japan and in Florida's Indian River area. The pectin and acid levels of the Bittersweet variety are ideal for preserving. Scottish Deerhound -- "A most perfect creature of heaven...of the noblest northern breed..." from The Talisman(1825) Played by Don Wycherley (Series 4-5) Russian / American film actress Director: Barry Levinson. Also starred Joan Plowright, Elijah Wood (in one of his earliest roles) and Lou Jacobi. Director: Susan Seidelman. Also starred Robert Joy, Mark Blum & Laurie Metcalf. Plot: A bored suburban housewife, seeking adventure to her life, accidentally gets hit on the head, wakes up with amnesia, and is mistaken for a free-spirited New York City drifter named Susan. 1999; The Gettysburg Review Director: Jeremiah S. Chechik. Also starred Julianne Moore, Oliver Platt & CCH Pounder. Plot: A mentally ill young woman finds her love in an eccentric man who models himself after Buster Keaton. Initially provided for British military of the Crimean War Director: Shi-Zheng Chen. Also starred Sina Amedson, Erick Avari & Blair Brown. Plot: Based on actual events, a Chinese university student responds violently when his chances for a Nobel Prize are dashed by school politics.
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