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Nosy Antsoha
Nosy or Nosey is an adjective for a person who is overly inquisitive about other people's affairs. It may also refer to: __NOTOC__ Arts and entertainment * ''Nosy'' (album), a 2009 studio album by the Portuguese singer Gomo * "Nosey", nickname of Aloysius Parker, a fictional character in the British mid-1960s television series ''Thunderbirds'' and several films * Nosey Barbon, a character in the 1958 British film ''The Horse's Mouth'' * Nosey, original name of Snitch, a character in ''The Numskulls'' comic strip * Mr. Nosey, the protagonist and title of the fourth book in the Mr. Men children's series, by Roger Hargreaves * Nosey, a TV series on children's programming block ''Milkshake!'' from 1997 to 2002 Other uses * Nosy, Piaseczno County, Poland, a village * "Nosey", a nickname for Arthur Wellesley, 1st Duke of Wellington (1769-1852) * "Nosey", nickname of Art Gauthier (1904-1977), Canadian ice hockey player * Nosey, an elephant which lived in the Fresno Chaffee Zoo from 1949 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Nosy (album)
''Nosy'' is the second studio album of the Portuguese pop rock singer Gomo. It was released in 2009 in Portugal. '' Final Stroke'' was the first rack to be released from the album. The album's songs are performed by Gomo (lead vocals), Mário Barreiros (acoustic guitar, producer, mastering, drums, bass), Pedro Oliveira, (backing vocals), Mario Santos (saxophone) and Manuel Simões (guitar). Production ''Nosy'' was produced in a style that differed from Gomo's previous album, '' Best of Gomo''. The aim was to make an album that sounded positive and colourful with bold vocals, varied arrangements and surprises for the listener. '' Final Stroke'', the first track to be released, featured Rafel Nuno on bass and guitar and '' Sergio Nascimento'' (David Fonseca and Sergio Godinho) on drums. The song is in the pop rock genre with satirical, humorous lyrics about the joys and frustrations of living in Portugal. In the '' Final Stroke'' music video, Gomo stands in a paper factory list ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Aloysius Parker
Aloysius "Nosey" Parker is a fictional character introduced in the British 1960s Supermarionation television series '' Thunderbirds'', who also appears in the film sequels '' Thunderbirds Are Go'' (1966) and ''Thunderbird 6'' (1968) and the 2004 live-action adaptation '' Thunderbirds''. He is the butler and chauffeur to Lady Penelope Creighton-Ward and, like her, a field agent of the secret organisation International Rescue. The puppet character of the TV series and first two films was voiced by David Graham. In the live-action film, Parker is portrayed by Ron Cook. Graham reprised his role for the part-computer-animated, part-live-action remake series '' Thunderbirds Are Go!'', which first aired in the UK in 2015. The character is known for his hypercorrected Cockney speech and frequent use of the phrase "Yes, M'Lady" to acknowledge Penelope's orders. Character biography Parker is employed at Creighton-Ward Mansion by Lady Penelope, serving as her butler and chauffeur (driving ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Horse's Mouth (film)
''The Horse's Mouth'' is a 1958 film directed by Ronald Neame and filmed in Technicolor. Alec Guinness wrote the screenplay, which was based on the 1944 novel ''The Horse's Mouth'' by Joyce Cary. Guinness also played the lead role of Gulley Jimson, a London artist. Plot Eccentric painter Gulley Jimson is released from a one-month jail sentence for telephone harassment of his sponsor, Mr. Hickson. Nosey Barbon, who wants to be Jimson's protégé, greets Jimson at HM Prison Wormwood Scrubs, but Jimson tries to discourage Nosey from pursuing painting for a living. Jimson goes to his houseboat, which his older lady friend Coker has been maintaining in his absence. Jimson tries to borrow money from Hickson and Coker. Jimson and Coker later visit Hickson to secure payment for Jimson's artwork. Jimson tries to steal works back from Hickson's place, but Coker stops him. Hickson calls the police, but Jimson and Coker escape. Jimson responds to a note from A. W. Alabaster, secretary to Si ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Numskulls
''The Numskulls'' is a comic strip in ''The Beano'', and previously in ''The Beezer'' and ''The Dandy'' – UK comics owned by D.C Thomson. The strip is about a team of tiny human-like technicians who live inside the heads of various people, running and maintaining their bodies and minds. It first appeared in ''The Beezer'' from 1962 until 1979, drawn by Malcolm Judge. History The strip first appeared in ''The Beezer'' in 1962 and was drawn by Malcolm Judge. In this version, they lived inside a man's head rather than a boy's head. The man was never named, but the Numskulls referred to him as "our Man". There were six Numskulls during this time. The 'Mouth Department' was home to two Numskulls, named Alf and Fred. Luggy (Radar) looked a lot like Cruncher, Snitch looked like Cruncher as well except Snitch wore orange, Brainy had no glasses and had no hair apart from around his ears and wore black, Blinky looked the same except he was bald and Alf and Fred had two hairs on their ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Roger Hargreaves
Charles Roger Hargreaves (9 May 1935 – 11 September 1988) was an English author and illustrator of children's books. He created the ''Mr. Men'' series, ''Little Miss'' series and ''Timbuctoo'' series, intended for young readers. The simple and humorous stories, with bold, brightly coloured illustrations, have sales of over 85 million copies worldwide in 20 languages. The first title in the series, ''Mr. Tickle'', was published in August 1971. Birth Charles Roger Hargreaves was born in a private hospital at 201 Bath Road, Cleckheaton, West Yorkshire, England, on 9 May 1935 to Alfred Reginald Hargreaves and Ethel Mary Hargreaves. He grew up at 703 Halifax Road, Hartshead Moor, Cleckheaton, outside of which there now is a commemorative plaque. Early life Hargreaves attended Sowerby Bridge Grammar School (now Trinity Academy Sowerby Bridge). He then spent a year working in his father's laundry and dry-cleaning business before gaining employment in advertising. By 1968, he was ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Milkshake!
''Milkshake!'' (stylised as milkshake!) is a British children's television programming block on Channel 5 and is currently aimed at children aged 3–7. History The block debuted on Channel 5's first full day on air, at 7.30am on 31 March 1997 and is broadcast on weekdays from 06:00 to 09:15 and weekends from 06:00 to 10:00. The block has a number of presenters and features a range of children's programming. Programmes for older children also aired from 1997–2002 and again from 2007–2016 on spin-off block ''Shake!'', which, in its time, ran on weekends after Milkshake!. Following Viacom's acquisition of Channel 5 in 2014 the block began airing Nick Jr programmes including ''Paw Patrol'', '' Blaze and the Monster Machines'' and ''Shimmer and Shine''. On 6 July 2017, Channel 5 announced a rebranding of ''Milkshake!'' that launched on 24 July, including updated branding, a new studio, and the launch of a YouTube channel that would feature digital content related to the bl ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Nosy, Piaseczno County
Nosy is a village in the administrative district of Gmina Tarczyn, within Piaseczno County, Masovian Voivodeship, in east-central Poland. It lies approximately west of Tarczyn, south-west of Piaseczno, and south-west of Warsaw Warsaw ( pl, Warszawa, ), officially the Capital City of Warsaw,, abbreviation: ''m.st. Warszawa'' is the capital and largest city of Poland. The metropolis stands on the River Vistula in east-central Poland, and its population is officia .... References Nosy {{Piaseczno-geo-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Arthur Wellesley, 1st Duke Of Wellington
Arthur Wellesley, 1st Duke of Wellington, (1 May 1769 – 14 September 1852) was an Anglo-Irish soldier and Tory statesman who was one of the leading military and political figures of 19th-century Britain, serving twice as prime minister of the United Kingdom. He is among the commanders who won and ended the Napoleonic Wars when the coalition defeated Napoleon at the Battle of Waterloo in 1815. Wellesley was born in Dublin into the Protestant Ascendancy in Ireland. He was commissioned as an ensign in the British Army in 1787, serving in Ireland as aide-de-camp to two successive lords lieutenant of Ireland. He was also elected as a member of Parliament in the Irish House of Commons. He was a colonel by 1796 and saw action in the Netherlands and in India, where he fought in the Fourth Anglo-Mysore War at the Battle of Seringapatam. He was appointed governor of Seringapatam and Mysore in 1799 and, as a newly appointed major-general, won a decisive victory over the Maratha Co ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Art Gauthier
Patrice Arthur "Nosey" Gauthier (March 14, 1904 – June 30, 1977) was a Canadian professional ice hockey centre who played 13 games in the National Hockey League for the Montreal Canadiens. He was born in Denver, Colorado, but grew up in Montreal, Quebec. He is buried in Montreal's Mount Royal Cemetery. Gauthier played for the Galt Terriers senior amateur team of the Ontario Hockey Association from 1924 until 1927. He returned to Montreal to make his professional debut with the Canadiens in the 1927-28 season, playing 13 games in the regular season, and one in the playoffs. It was his only time in the NHL. He would play over 200 games in the minor leagues, with the Rhode Island Reds, London Panthers, Toronto Millionaires, Hamilton Tigers, Niagara Falls Cataracts, London Tecumsehs, and finally with the Buffalo Bisons The Buffalo Bisons (known colloquially as the Herd) are a Minor League Baseball team of the International League and the Triple-A affiliate of the Toro ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Fresno Chaffee Zoo
The Fresno Chaffee Zoo is a zoo in Roeding Park in Fresno, California covering 39 acres and housing over 190 species. Its attractions include Stingray Bay, Dino Dig, Valley Farm, Sea Lion Cove, African Adventure, and Ross Laird's Winged Wonders Bird Show. The zoo is accredited by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA) and is a member of the World Association of Zoos and Aquariums (WAZA). History Early history The zoo was formed some time around 1908. The earliest zoo record describes a collection consisting of two bears and around fifty birds of various species. According to the zoo's website, "bears, local cats, hoofstock, and birds were added to the Zoo and housed in log cabin type exhibits." The Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA) officially recognized the park opening in 1929 as the Roeding Park Zoo. Only few animals were seen, but that number would later rise. The year attendance was around 2,000 and most of the visitors were from Fresno and the surrounding areas. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Golden Nosey
The International Society of Caricature Artists (previously known as the National Caricaturist Network) is an international non-profit trade association founded in 1989. Its mission is to elevate the art and artists of caricature, promote the art of caricature, educate the public and the media about the art of caricature and to provide its members with helpful information about caricature as an art form as well as a profession. The ISCA currently (2021) has close to 500 members from around the world. Members receive the quarterly magazine, Exaggerated Features, which has articles about caricaturing, featured artists tips and stories as well as other useful information about caricature illustration. The ISCA annual conference is held each year in a different location. The conferences features a guest speaker, lectures, seminars, competitions, awards and the camaraderie of peers in the art of caricature drawing. The quarterly newsletter, Exaggerated Features, is sent to the memb ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
