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Cassiopeia (other)
Cassiopeia ( ) or Cassiopea may refer to: Greek mythology * Cassiopeia (mother of Andromeda), queen of Aethiopia and mother of Andromeda * Cassiopeia (wife of Phoenix), wife of Phoenix, king of Phoenicia * Cassiopeia, wife of Epaphus, king of Egypt, the son of Zeus and Io; mother of Libya Science * Cassiopeia (constellation), a northern constellation representing the queen of Ethiopia ** Cassiopeia A, a supernova remnant in that constellation * '' Cassiopea'', the genus of the "upside-down" jellyfish Arts and entertainment Film * ''Cassiopeia'' (1996 film), a Brazilian CGI film * ''Cassiopeia'' (2022 film), a South Korean film Music * Cassiopeia (TVXQ), the fan club of South Korean boy band TVXQ * "Cassiopeia", a song by Shabütie (now known as Coheed and Cambria) from their 1999 EP ''The Penelope EP'' * "Cassiopeia", a song by Joanna Newsom from her 2004 album '' The Milk-Eyed Mender'' * "Cassiopeia", a song by Dragonland from their 2006 album ''Astronomy'' * "Cassiopeia ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Cassiopeia (mother Of Andromeda)
Cassiopeia (; Ancient Greek: Κασσιόπεια ''Kassiópeia'' or ''Kassiópē'') or Cassiepeia (Κασσιέπεια ''Kassiépeia''), a figure in Greek mythology, was Queen of Aethiopia and wife of Cepheus (father of Andromeda), King Cepheus. She was arrogant and vain, characteristics that led to her downfall. Family Her origins are obscure. Nonnus calls her a nymph, while according to Stephanus of Byzantium, Stephanus, she was called Iope, the daughter of Aeolus (son of Hellen), Aeolus, from whom the town of Joppa (now the Jaffa neighborhood in Tel Aviv) derived its name. Mythology Cassiopeia boasted that she and her daughter Andromeda (mythology), Andromeda were more beautiful than all the Nereids, the nymph-daughters of the sea god Nereus. This brought the wrath of Poseidon, ruling god of the sea, upon the kingdom of Ethiopia. Accounts differ as to whether Poseidon decided to flood the whole country or direct the sea monster Cetus (mythology), Cetus to destroy it. I ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Blessed Unrest
''The Blessed Unrest'' is the fourth studio album by American singer-songwriter Sara Bareilles. The album was released on July 16, 2013 through Epic Records. The lead single from the album, " Brave", was released digitally on April 23, 2013. The album debuted at number two on the US ''Billboard'' 200, selling 68,000 copies in its first week. The album was certified gold by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA). At the 56th Annual Grammy Awards, the album was nominated for the Grammy Award for Album of the Year. Background On February 26, 2013, Bareilles posted a video on YouTube stating that she was "Making a Record" and to "stay tuned for more updates." Following this, a video series began with featuring six 2-minute installments showing Bareilles recording her album. On July 9, a week before the release, Bareilles made the album available for free streaming on iTunes. Songs on this album are reflections of Bareilles' experiences, like going through a break-up. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Casiopea
, now known in its fourth iteration as Casiopea-P4, is a Japanese jazz fusion band formed in 1976 by guitarist Issei Noro, bassist Tetsuo Sakurai, drummer Tohru "Rika" Suzuki, and keyboardist Hidehiko Koike. In 1977, keyboardist Minoru Mukaiya and drummer Takashi Sasaki ( ja) joined, replacing Koike and Suzuki. They recorded their debut album ''Casiopea'' (1979) with guest appearances by American jazz musicians Randy Brecker, Michael Brecker, and David Sanborn. In 1980, drummer Akira Jimbo joined the band. Casiopea had released over 40 albums in Japan and around the world. The group suspended all activity in 2006. Starting from 2012, they formed Casiopea 3rd as a spin-off from the original, featuring Kiyomi Otaka on keyboards and returning members, Issei Noro, Akira Jimbo, and Yoshihiro Naruse. On July 1, 2022, it was announced that Yoshinori Imai would be the band's new drummer after Akira Jimbo left Casiopea 3rd, and the band would be rebranded as Casiopea-P4. History Casiop ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Boast Of Cassiopeia
In Greek mythology, Andromeda (; grc, Ἀνδρομέδα, Androméda or , ''Andromédē'') is the daughter of the king of Aethiopia, Cepheus (father of Andromeda), Cepheus, and his wife, Cassiopeia (mother of Andromeda), Cassiopeia. When Cassiopeia boasts that she is more beautiful than the Nereids, Poseidon sends the sea monster Cetus (mythology), Cetus to ravage the coast of Aethiopia as divine punishment. Andromeda is chained to a rock as a sacrifice to sate the monster, but is saved from death by Perseus, who marries her and takes her to Greece to reign as his queen. As a subject, Andromeda has been popular in art since classical times; rescued by a Greek hero cult, Greek hero, Andromeda's narration is considered the forerunner to the "princess and dragon" Motif (narrative), motif. From the Renaissance, interest revived in the original story, typically as derived from Ovid's ''Metamorphoses'' (4.663ff). Etymology Her name is the Latin, Latinized form of the Greek (''Androm ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
USS Cassiopeia (AK-75)
USS ''Cassiopeia'' (AK-75) was a in the service of the US Navy in World War II. She was the only ship of to bear this name. She is named after the Northern Hemisphere constellation Cassiopeia. Construction ''Cassiopeia'' was launched 15 November 1942 as liberty ship SS ''Melville W. Fuller'' by Permanente Metals Corporation, Richmond, California, under a Maritime Commission (MARCOM) contract, MCE hull 504; sponsored by Mrs. C. F. Calhoun; acquired by the Navy 27 November 1942; and commissioned 8 December 1942. Service history ''Cassiopeia'' sailed from San Francisco 21 December 1942 with cargo for Nouméa, where she arrived 12 January 1943. From this base, she offered essential support to the operations in the consolidation of the northern Solomons, carrying the varied necessities of war throughout the South Pacific. Between 19 June and 11 July, the cargo ship voyaged to Auckland, New Zealand, to reload, then returned with voyages from Nouméa to Guadalcanal until 9 August. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Cassiopeia (train)
The is a luxury charter train service in Japan, operated by East Japan Railway Company (JR East). It used to operate as a Limited express from July 1999 until March 2016. It ran between Ueno Station in Tokyo and the city of Sapporo in the northern island of Hokkaido. The one-way journey took approximately 16 hours. Route The ''Cassiopeia'' ran on the following rail lines: JR East * Tōhoku Main Line, Ueno - Morioka IGR Iwate Ginga Railway * Iwate Galaxy Railway Line, Morioka - Metoki Aoimori Railway * Aoimori Railway Line, Metoki - Aomori JR East * Tsugaru Line, Aomori - Naka-Oguni JR Hokkaido * Kaikyō Line, Naka-Oguni - Kikonai * Esashi Line, Kikonai - Goryōkaku * Hakodate Main Line, Goryōkaku - Hakodate - Oshamambe * Muroran Main Line, Oshamambe - Numanohata * Chitose Line, Numanohata - Shiroishi * Hakodate Main Line, Shiroishi - Sapporo The train changed direction at Aomori and Hakodate. Northbound trains to Sapporo departed from Ueno after 16:00, and called at ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Casio Cassiopeia
Casio Cassiopeia was the brand name of a PDA manufactured by Casio. It used Windows CE as the Operating system. Casio was one of the first manufacturers of PDAs, developing at the beginning small pocket-sized computers with keyboards and grayscale displays and subsequently moving to smaller units in response to customer demand. Cassiopeia A-10, A-11 and A-11+ * Operating system: Microsoft Windows CE 1.0 Handheld PC edition * Size: 175 mm x 92 mm x 26.5 mm :: 380 g * CPU: Hitachi SH-3 at 44 MHz * Memory: RAM 2 MB and ROM 4 MB * Display: FSTN LCD, 480 x 240 Pixel, 4 shades of gray * Interface: Serial and IrDA (ver. 1.0) * Expansion slot: PC card Type II * Battery: 2x AA, up to 20 hours of running time; CR2032 for memory protection * Input: Keyboard and Touch Screen * Extras: Speaker * 1997 Feb Cassiopeia A-20, A-21S, A-22T, A-23G * Operating system: Microsoft Windows CE 2.0 Handheld PC edition * Size: 185 mm x 94 mm x 24.5 mm :: 430 g * CPU: Hi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Pokémon Scarlet And Violet
and are 2022 role-playing video games developed by Game Freak and published by Nintendo and The Pokémon Company for the Nintendo Switch. They are the first instalments in the ninth generation of the ''Pokémon'' video game series. First announced in February 2022, they were released on 18 November 2022. Unlike the previous instalments in the Pokémon franchise, ''Scarlet'' and ''Violet'' take place in an open world. The games take place in the Paldea region, based on the Iberian Peninsula. There are three separate stories the player can take. ''Scarlet'' and ''Violet'' introduce 103 new Pokémon, alongside 2 new regional forms, and the which allows a Pokémon to transform into its exclusive Tera Type. The games also maintain features from previous modern Pokémon games, including large open areas and Pokémon appearing in the overworld. ''Scarlet'' and ''Violet'' received mixed reviews from critics. The games were praised for their open world formula and story, while th ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Astonishing Life Of Octavian Nothing
''The Astonishing Life of Octavian Nothing, Traitor to the Nation, Volume I: The Pox Party'' is an American historical novel for young adults written by M. T. Anderson and published by Candlewick Press in 2006. It won the annual U.S. National Book Award for Young People's Literature"National Book Awards – 2006" . Retrieved 2012-03-26. (With acceptance speech by Anderson, introduction by jury chair , and some information on all five Young People's Literature authors and books.) a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Cassiopea (Encantadia)
''Encantadia'' is a Filipino fantasy franchise produced and published by GMA Network. It consists of four television series that have run from 2005 to present and a single film. The first was shown in 2005 carrying the title alone and ended in the same year with total of 160 episodes. The second series title ''Etheria'' premiered in the same year and ended in 2006 with 50 episodes. Due to its significant success, the third series title '' Encantadia: Pag-ibig Hanggang Wakas'' premiered in 2006 consisting of 48 episodes. In 2016, 11 years after the original run, a reboot of the series premiered on the same network featuring a new cast. In 2005, ''Encantadia'' had a crossover film with ''Mulawin'' entitled '' Mulawin: The Movie'', which was produced by GMA Pictures as an entry to the 2005 Metro Manila Film Festival. Synopsis Encantadia is a vast and enchanted realm. It comprises three major kingdoms Lireo, Sapiro, Hathoria, and a land territory, under the protectory of Lireo, Ada ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Cassiopeia (Battlestar Galactica)
'' Battlestar Galactica'' and ''Galactica 1980'' are American science fiction television series, produced in 1978 and 1980 by Glen A. Larson and starring Lorne Greene, Richard Hatch and Dirk Benedict. Original 1978 movie and series ;People from the ''Galactica'': * Commander Adama - played by Lorne Greene * Commander Cain - played by Lloyd Bridges * Captain Apollo - played by Richard Hatch * Lieutenant Starbuck - played by Dirk Benedict * Lieutenant Boomer - played by Herbert Jefferson Jr. * Lieutenant Athena - played by Maren Jensen * Colonel Tigh - played by Terry Carter * Serina - played by Jane Seymour * Boxey - played by Noah Hathaway * Muffit II (the robot daggit) - played by Evolution ("Evie") the chimpanzee * Flight Sergeant Jolly - played by Tony Swartz * Flight Officer Omega - played by David Greenan * Flight Corporal Rigel - played by Sarah Rush * Corporal Giles - played by Larry Manetti * Ensign (later Flight Sergeant) Greenbean - played by Ed Begley, Jr. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Momo (novel)
''Momo'', also known as ''The Grey Gentlemen'' or ''The Men in Grey'', is a fantasy novel by Michael Ende, published in 1973. It is about the concept of time and how it is used by humans in modern societies. The full title in German (''Momo oder Die seltsame Geschichte von den Zeit-Dieben und von dem Kind, das den Menschen die gestohlene Zeit zurückbrachte'') translates to ''Momo, or the strange story of the time-thieves and the child who brought the stolen time back to the people''. The book won the Deutscher Jugendliteraturpreis in 1974. Plot In the ruins of an amphitheatre just outside an unnamed city lives Momo, a little girl of mysterious origin. She came to the ruin, parentless and wearing a long, used coat. She is illiterate and cannot count, and she doesn't know how old she is. When asked, she replies, "As far as I remember, I've always been around." She is remarkable in the neighbourhood because she has the extraordinary ability to listen—really listen. By simply ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
