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Dantes may refer to: * Dante's, a nightclub in Portland, Oregon, United States *The United States Armed Forces' Defense Activity for Non-Traditional Education Support program * The Dantes, an American garage rock band People with the surname *Dingdong Dantes (born 1980), Filipino actor * Roland Dantes (1940–2009), Filipino actor, bodybuilder and martial artist * Tony Dantes (born 1930), Filipino actor *Stephen Dantes, Saint Lucian writer People with the given name * Dantes Diwiak, German opera singer * Dantes Tsitsi (born 1959), Nauruan politician Fictional characters *Edmond Dantès Edmond Dantès () is a title character and the protagonist of Alexandre Dumas's 1844 adventure novel ''The Count of Monte Cristo''. Within the story's narrative, Dantès is an intelligent, honest and loving man who turns bitter and vengeful after ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Defense Activity For Non-Traditional Education Support
The Defense Activity for Non-Traditional Education Support (DANTES) provides no-cost education and career-planning programs for members of the United States Armed Forces. DANTES is the Defense Human Resources Activity component responsible for managing a portfolio of education programs and services that help military members achieve their education and career goals. Defense Voluntary Education (VolEd) programs help military members gain the knowledge they need to complete education credentials and college degree programs, advance in their military careers, and transition into the civilian workforce at the conclusion of their military service. References See also * DOD Tuition Assistance *DSST (standardized test) *United States Armed Forces Institute The United States Armed Forces Institute (USAFI) was an educational organization that was part of the United States Armed Forces. It was founded in April 1942, as the Army Institute. Between 1942 and 1974, the USAFI provided ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Dantes
The Dantes were an American garage rock band from Worthington, Ohio, a suburb outside of Columbus, who were active from 1964–1969. They became one of the biggest groups in the Columbus area, scoring a #1 hit locally with their 1966 song "Can't Get Enough of Your Love", which has become highly regarded by garage rock enthusiasts and collectors. History The Dantes formed in 1964 in Worthington, a suburb outside of Columbus. The earliest version of the group was founded by Richard Wakefield, but he soon departed, and after several changes in lineup, their roster settled to Barry Hayden on lead vocals, Dave Workman on lead guitar, Lynn Wehr on rhythm guitar, Carter Holliday on bass, and Joe Hinton on drums. Singer Barry Hayden was a charismatic front man, known for his stage moves. They were influenced by British Invasion invasion groups, such as the Rolling Stones, and covered several of the Rolling Stones' songs live and on their records. The Dantes became one of the mos ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dante's
Dante's is a nightclub and live music venue in Portland, Oregon. The venue, located along West Burnside Street and owned by Frank Faillace, hosts a variety of acts ranging from burlesque to rock music. Dante's is housed in an unreinforced masonry building. History Faillace opened Dante's in early 2000. In 2017, Pizza Slut replaced the bar's Lonesome's Pizza. Lonesome's had been ranked number seven in ''The Oregonian'' 2013 list of "Portland's top 10 pizzas by the slice". Doug Stanhope's ''Beer Hall Putsch'' standup album was recorded at Dante's in 2013. Katt Williams performed at the venue in 2018. American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers took Dante's to court in November 2018 for copyright infringement for unauthorized public performance of ASCAP members' creative work. According to ASCAP, it has made numerous attempts to contact the venue prior to legal actions. Reception Dante's was a runner-up in the "Best Music Venue" category of ''Willamette Week'' "Best o ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dingdong Dantes
Jose Sixto Raphael Gonzalez Dantes III (born August 2, 1980), professionally known as Dingdong Dantes (), is a Filipino actor, television presenter, dancer, commercial model and film producer who is currently working as an employment contract, exclusive talent of GMA Network. He is also the founding chairman of the YesPinoy Foundation and manages his own film studio named AgostoDos Pictures. Life and career Early years Dantes was born in Quezon City, Quezon City, Philippines. He began his career as a child model at the age of two, appearing in a television advertisement for Carnation (brand), Carnation milk. Several other commercials ensued before he joined an all-male dance group called Abztract Dancers, with his friend, actor Nathan Dados, and his cousin, actor Arthur Solinap. Their group became regulars on ''Eat Bulaga!'' and ''That's Entertainment (TV series), That's Entertainment''. As an actor, his first movie appearance was in the ''Shake, Rattle and Roll V'' episode "A ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Roland Dantes
Rolando Pintoy Dantes (June 15, 1940 – March 16, 2009) was an actor, champion bodybuilder and Filipino martial artist who trained with Remy Presas for over 30 years. He was born on June 15, 1940 in the Philippines. He has also trained with other martial arts masters, such as Cacoy Canete and Edgar Sulite. He worked several years as a police officer before becoming an actor. He is one of the best-known Philippine actors. He has had leading roles in different films including "The Pacific Connection" and "Arnis: The Sticks Of Death." In addition, Dantes was a bodybuilder who won the "Mr. Philippines" title five times between 1971–1980 and placed in competitions for the titles "Mr. Universe" and "Mr. World". Grand Master Dantes died on March 16, 2009. He was 68. Filmography See also *Bodybuilding in the Philippines Bodybuilding in the Philippines refers to the bodybuilding sport practiced by Filipino bodybuilders in the Philippines to be able to compete in local and inte ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tony Dantes
Tony Dantes is a Filipino actor who spent his movie career under LVN Pictures. Born in 1930, his first movie appearance is El Diablo (The Devil) and Hen. Gregorio del Pilar, a biography of one of the famous Filipino heroes in 1949. His last film was a Nationalistic movie, Badjao. He portrayed one of the Badjao Tribsmen. Filmography * 1949 - El Diablo * 1949 - Hen. Gregorio del Pilar * 1952 - Tia Loleng * 1954 - Mabangong Kandungan * 1957 - Walang Sugat * 1957 - Badjao * 1957 - Blessings of the Land ''Blessings of the Land'' ( fil, Biyaya ng Lupa) is a 1959 Filipino drama film directed by Manuel Silos. It was entered into the 10th Berlin International Film Festival. The film won Best Picture and Best Story from the Filipino Academy of Mov ... External links * 1930 births Living people Filipino male film actors {{Philippines-actor-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Stephen Dantes
Stephen Alexander Dantes is a Saint Lucian author (Poet and Novelist) and Spoken Word artiste who performed at different venues in USA, Canada and Saint Lucia. He is a youth activists and is best known for his poems,Fair Helen, 'Rude Boy Reality', 'The Land the People and the Bottle', 'Recreating History',Country Boys of Darban, 'Where I'm from there is No Freedom', 'What if Juliet Never Found Romeo' and 'Ode to Love'. Members of the Caribbean Sports fraternity also know Dantes as the co-creator of the first Caribbean Sports website, www.sportcaraibe.net, now discontinued. Early life Dantes was born on 12 December 1982, at the Saint Jude's hospital in Vieux Fort, Saint Lucia Vieux Fort is a town located near the southernmost point of Saint Lucia, a Caribbean island nation. It is named after a fort that used to watch out towards Saint Vincent towards the south. The population of the town was 4,574 in 2010, while th .... He resided in Darban, Choiseul until he was 16yrs ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dantes Diwiak
Dantes Diwiak (born in Slovenia) is a classical tenor, who grew up and has worked mostly in Germany. Career Dantes Diwiak studied singing with Klaus Kirchner and opera at the Musikhochschule Hannover with Theo Altmeyer. He took master classes with Hermann Reutter, Birgit Nilsson, Helmuth Rilling and Scot Weir. He was a member of the Staatsoper Hannover and the opera houses of Bremen and Oldenburg. Diwiak sang the part of the Evangelist in Bach's Passions also in Moscow, France, Syria and Israel, among others. He has collaborated with the choir MarkusChor Hannover and the Staatsorchester in concerts and services. In 1982, he performed with them the ''Oratorio de Noël'' of Camille Saint-Saëns, in 1983 he participated in Rossinis ''Petite messe solennelle'' as part of the Kirchentag, also in Weber's ''Missa sancta'' No. 1 in E flat major. In 1989, he sang in Haydn's ''Die Schöpfung'' with the Harburger Kantorei in the St. Johanniskirche in Harburg, Hamburg. In the Neustädte ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dantes Tsitsi
Dantes Ingin Tsitsi (b. September 28, 1959) is a Nauruan politician. Political role Tsitsi was elected to Parliament in the 2007 general elections, gaining the seat of Godfrey Thoma and representing the constituency of Aiwo. He was re-elected in the 2008 snap elections, and then in the April 2010 election, but lost his seat in the June 2010 election, where he was the only incumbent to be defeated. Family background Tsitsi is a close relative of former parliamentarian Edwin Tsitsi, a member of the first Parliament in 1968. Nauru's politics tend to be somewhat family oriented. References See also * Politics of Nauru * Elections in Nauru * 2008 Nauruan parliamentary election Parliamentary elections were held in Nauru on April 26, 2008, following the dissolving of Parliament by President Marcus Stephen on April 18. The decision came after what Stephen referred to as "months of political deadlock". Of the parliament's e ... Members of the Parliament of Nauru 1959 births ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
