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On The Brink (1911 Film)
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On the Brink may refer to: * ''On the Brink'' (board game), a 2009 expansion for ''Pandemic'' * "On the Brink" (''Spooks''), a television episode *''On the Brink'', a 1911 film directed by Edwin S. Porter *''On the Brink'', a 1978 novel by Ben Stein *''On the Brink'', a 2003 film narrated by David Attenborough *''On the Brink'', a 2008 album by the Thirst *''On the Brink: Inside the Race to Stop the Collapse of the Global Financial System'', a 2011 memoir by Henry Paulson See also * ''On the Brink of Destruction'' (album), a 2010 album by 'Tonic Breed' * Brinksmanship or brinkmanship * * * Brink of Disaster (other) * Brink (other) Brink or ''variant'', may refer to: Places * Brink, Virginia, United States * Brink, West Virginia, an unincorporated community, United States * Brink, Greenbrier County, West Virginia, a ghost town, United States * Brink (norra delen), a locatio ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
On The Brink (board Game)
''Pandemic'' is a cooperative board game designed by Matt Leacock and first published by Z-Man Games in the United States in 2008. ''Pandemic'' is based on the premise that four diseases have broken out in the world, each threatening to wipe out a region. The game accommodates two to four players, each playing one of seven possible roles: dispatcher, medic, scientist, researcher, operations expert, contingency planner, or quarantine specialist. Through the combined effort of all the players, the goal is to discover all four cures before any of several game-losing conditions are reached. Three expansions, ''Pandemic: On the Brink'', ''Pandemic: In the Lab'', and ''Pandemic: State of Emergency'', co-designed by Matt Leacock and Tom Lehmann, each add several new roles and special events, as well as rule adjustments to allow a fifth player or to play in teams. In addition, several rule expansions are included, referred to as "challenge kits". ''Pandemic'' is considered o ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
On The Brink (Spooks)
"On the Brink" is the fifth episode of series seven of the British espionage television series '' Spooks'', and the 60th episode overall. It was originally broadcast on digital channel BBC Three on 10 November 2008, and repeated on frontline channel BBC One on 17 November. The episode was written by Christian Spurrier, his first writing credit for the series, and directed by Edward Hall. Set during the 2007–2008 financial crisis, in this episode, Section D chief Ros Myers ( Hermione Norris) works undercover to stop Alexis Meynell ( Paul Rhys), a banker who is attempting to bankrupt the country. Later, Ros discovers Meynell's motive. The idea behind the episode came from the Nationalisation of Northern Rock in late 2007; the producers wanted to set up a story about a bank collapse so severe it could result in an economic collapse. The episode was filmed in May 2008, with a lot taking place in London's Blue Fin building. About six million viewers saw the episode from both ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Edwin S
The name Edwin means "rich friend". It comes from the Old English elements "ead" (rich, blessed) and "ƿine" (friend). The original Anglo-Saxon form is Eadƿine, which is also found for Anglo-Saxon figures. People * Edwin of Northumbria (died 632 or 633), King of Northumbria and Christian saint * Edwin (son of Edward the Elder) (died 933) * Eadwine of Sussex (died 982), King of Sussex * Eadwine of Abingdon (died 990), Abbot of Abingdon * Edwin, Earl of Mercia (died 1071), brother-in-law of Harold Godwinson (Harold II) *Edwin (director) (born 1978), Indonesian filmmaker * Edwin (musician) (born 1968), Canadian musician * E. W. Abeygunasekera, Edwin Abeygunasekera, Sri Lankan Sinhala politician, member of the 1st State Council of Ceylon, 1st and 2nd State Council of Ceylon * Edwin Ariyadasa (1922-2021), Sri Lankan Sinhala journalist * Edwin Austin Abbey (1852–1911) British artist * Edwin Eugene Aldrin (born 1930), although he changed it to Buzz Aldrin, American astronaut * Edw ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ben Stein
Benjamin Jeremy Stein (born November 25, 1944) is an American writer, lawyer, actor, comedian, and commentator on political and economic issues. He began his career as a speechwriter for U.S. presidents Richard Nixon and Gerald Ford before entering the entertainment field as an actor, comedian, and game show host. He is best known on screen as the economics teacher in ''Ferris Bueller's Day Off'', as the host of ''Win Ben Stein's Money'', and as Dr. Arthur Neuman in '' The Mask'' and ''Son of the Mask''. Stein also co-wrote and starred in the 2008 propaganda film '' Expelled'' promoting pseudoscientific intelligent design creationist claims of persecution. Stein is the son of economist and writer Herbert Stein, who worked at the White House under President Nixon. As a character actor he is well known for his droning, monotonous delivery. In comedy, he is known for his deadpan delivery. Early life Stein was born in Washington, D.C., the son of Mildred (née Fishman), a homemaker, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
David Attenborough Filmography
The following is a chronological list of television series and individual programmes where Sir David Attenborough is credited as writer, presenter, narrator or producer. In a career spanning eight decades, Attenborough's name has become synonymous with the natural history programmes produced by the BBC Natural History Unit The BBC Studios Natural History Unit (NHU) is a department of BBC Studios that produces television, radio and online content with a natural history or wildlife theme. It is best known for its highly regarded nature documentaries, including '' .... Major projects 1950s 1960s 1970s 1980s 1990s 2000s 2010s 2020s Other programmes In addition to writing, presenting, narrating and producing his own documentaries, Sir David Attenborough has made regular appearances as an on-screen and off-screen participant in other film-makers' documentaries and on other numerous television programmes. The following list includes some of ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Thirst (band)
The Thirst are an English indie rock band based in Brixton, London. The band consists of brothers Mensah ( vocals/ guitar) and Kwame Hart (bass), Mark Lenihan ( guitar) and Marcus Harris (drums/backing vocals). History Mensah received an electric guitar from his parents around the age of 14,Walker, Danny (2008)About to Blow: The Thirst, RWD Magazine and after a few years he decided to get his brother, Kwame, a bass guitar, buying it from 'cash converters'. This inspired friends Mark and Marcus to complete the band by purchasing a second guitar and drum kit respectively. The main inspiration behind starting the band was their strong musical upbringing and appreciation as well as the need to stay away from the life of street crime in London. "I ensahstarted playing now and again and got these three round just smoking and trying to stay off the road. My mum allowed us all to come round her house and chill out. She’d rather that than us hanging on the corner smoking weed." Th ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Henry Paulson
Henry Merritt Paulson Jr. (born March 28, 1946) is an American banker and financier who served as the 74th United States Secretary of the Treasury from 2006 to 2009. Prior to his role in the Department of the Treasury, Paulson was the Chairman and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of major investment bank Goldman Sachs. He served as Secretary of the Treasury, a key and highly influential Cabinet post, under President George W. Bush. Paulson served through the end of the Bush administration, leaving office on January 20, 2009. He is now the Chairman of the Paulson Institute, which he founded in 2011 to promote sustainable economic growth and a cleaner environment around the world, with an initial focus on the United States and China. He also works as Executive Chairman of the global fund, TPG Rise Climate. Early life and education Paulson was born in Palm Beach, Florida, the son of Marianne (née Gallauer) and Henry Merritt Paulson, a wholesale jeweler. He was raised as a Christia ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
On The Brink Of Destruction
''On the Brink of Destruction'' is the first studio album by Norwegian heavy metal band Tonic Breed. It was released on November 24, 2010. Background and recording In May 2009, Tonic Breed won a live competition in Hvaler, Norway. The first prize was a full studio recording in Ocean of Time Studios in Fredrikstad, Norway. The recording started July 2010 and finished two months later. Except for some guest performances in 2011, This was the last project to involve Bjørn Myhren before he left the band. Before the recording, Tonic Breed had ten songs to be recorded. Two songs, Don't Fail Again and Oblivion, had already been recorded as demos in 2008. All songs ended up on the first album, except an unknown song from 2008 called Who I Am. Death in Small Doses (Put to Death) A new version of the song " Death in Small Doses" had its release a year and a half after the release of debut album. It was remixed and remastered by Beau Hill. The remake got the added title Put to Deat ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Brinksmanship
Brinkmanship (or brinksmanship) is the practice of trying to achieve an advantageous outcome by pushing dangerous events to the brink of active conflict. The maneuver of pushing a situation with the opponent to the brink succeeds by forcing the opponent to back down and make concessions rather than risk engaging in a conflict that would no longer be beneficial to either side. That might be achieved through diplomatic maneuvers, by creating the impression that one is willing to use extreme methods rather than concede. The tactic occurs in international politics, foreign policy, labor relations, contemporary military strategy (by involving the threat of nuclear weapons), terrorism, and high-stakes litigation. The term is chiefly associated with US Secretary of State, John Foster Dulles, from 1953 to 1956 during the Eisenhower administration. Dulles sought to deter aggression by the Soviet Union by warning that the cost might be massive retaliation against Soviet targets. Origins ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Brink Of Disaster (other)
Brink of Disaster or ''variation'', may refer to: Television * "Brink of Disaster" (''Thunderbirds'' episode), a 1966 episode of the marionette TV show ''Thunderbirds'' *"The Brink of Disaster", a 1964 episode in the ''Doctor Who'' serial ''The Edge of Destruction'' Film * "The Brink of Disaster" (film episode), a chapter of the 1936 film serial '' Shadow of Chinatown'' * "The Brink of Disaster" (film episode), a chapter of the 1936 film serial ''The Phantom Rider'' (Universal serial) * "The Brink of Disaster" (film episode), a chapter of the 1939 film serial ''The Oregon Trail'' (1939 serial) *'' Brink of Disaster!'' (short film), a 1972 short film by John Florea Other uses * Brink of Disaster, Meadow River, West Virginia, USA; a class 5 rapid * "Brink of Disaster" (song), a 1967 single by Lesley Gore off the album ''Magic Colors''; see Lesley Gore discography See also * ''On the Brink of Destruction'' (album), a 2010 album by 'Tonic Breed' * Brinksmanship or brinkmanship * ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
