|
Perseverance
Perseverance may refer to: Behaviour * Psychological resilience * Perseverance of the saints, a Protestant Christian teaching * Assurance (theology) Geography * Perseverance, Queensland, a locality in Australia * Perseverance Island, Seychelles * Perseverance Mountain, Canada * De Volharding, Jislum (), a wind mill in the Netherlands * Perseverance Tavern, a pub in Cape Town, South Africa * The Perseverance, a pub in London, England * Perseverance School, a Christian institution in South Africa Music * Perseverance (Hatebreed album), ''Perseverance'' (Hatebreed album) * Perseverance (Percee P album), ''Perseverance'' (Percee P album) * Perseverance (song), "Perseverance" (song), on Terrorvision's 1996 album ''Regular Urban Survivors'' * Perseverance Records, an American record label Vehicles * Perseverance (rover), ''Perseverance'' (rover), a planetary rover landed on Mars by NASA * Perseverance (ship), ''Perseverance'' (ship), various watercraft so named * Perseverance (Rainhill ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Perseverance (rover)
''Perseverance'', nicknamed ''Percy'', is a car-sized Mars rover designed to explore the Jezero crater on Mars as part of NASA's Mars 2020 mission. It was manufactured by the Jet Propulsion Laboratory and launched on July 30, 2020, at 11:50 UTC. Confirmation that the rover successfully landed on Mars was received on February 18, 2021, at 20:55 UTC. As of , ''Perseverance'' has been active on Mars for sols ( Earth days, or ) since its landing. Following the rover's arrival, NASA named the landing site Octavia E. Butler Landing. ''Perseverance'' has a similar design to its predecessor rover, ''Curiosity'', although it was moderately upgraded. It carries seven primary payload instruments, nineteen cameras, and two microphones. The rover also carried the mini-helicopter '' Ingenuity'' to Mars, an experimental aircraft and technology testbed that made the first powered flight on another planet on April 19, 2021. As of December 22, 2022, it has made 37 successful flights. '' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Perseverance School
The Perseverance School, Kimberley, was founded as such in 1883 but might be seen as having arisen from the St Cyprian's Mission School dating back to the early 1870s. Until 1917 it was officially called St Cyprian’s (E.C.) Mission School, although known as Perseverance from 1884. For part of its history it was referred to in the plural as Perseverance Schools, after a teacher-training section was established; and latterly the name applied principally to the teacher training college, Perseverance College, in Barkly Road, Kimberley. St Cyprian's Mission School The first Rector of St Cyprian's Church, Kimberley, Fr John Witherston Rickards, is credited with starting the St Cyprian's Schools, including a Mission School which was a forerunner to Perseverance. By 1877 two mission schools existed – one at Du Toit's Pan and another at St Cyprian’s. 35 “African” and “Eurafrican” pupils attended the two schools. At Clarence street - and the origin of the name The Mission Sch ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Perseverance Of The Saints
Perseverance of the saints (also called preservation of the saints) is a Christian teaching that asserts that once a person is truly "born of God" or "regenerated" by the indwelling of the Holy Spirit, they will continue doing good works and believing in God until the end of their life. Sometimes this position is held in conjunction with Reformed Christian confessions of faith in traditional Calvinist doctrine, which argues that all men are "dead in trespasses and sins", and so apart from being resurrected from spiritual death to spiritual life, no-one chooses salvation alone. However, it must be distinguished from Arminianism, which also teaches that all men are "dead in trespasses and sins", and could not respond to the gospel if God did not enable individuals to do so by His prevenient grace. Calvinists maintain that God selected certain individuals for salvation, before the world began, and that he subsequently irresistably draws only these selected individuals to faith in hi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Perseverance (ship)
Several ships have been named Perseverance. British Age of Sail merchant hulls Several "Age of Sail" merchant ships of the United Kingdom have been named ''Perseverance'': * was launched in Virginia. She made one voyage as a whaler, leaving England in February 1820 for Peru. The pirate Vicente Benavides captured her off Santa Maria island in March 1821, and later burnt her in the Tubul River. More than four of her crew were murdered. * was built in 1797 at Stettin or Sweden and came into British hands in 1799. She made one voyage under charter to the British East India Company (EIC), and was lost in July 1803. * was launched in 1801 as an East Indiaman. She made seven voyages for the EIC before she was sold in 1819 for breaking up. * was launched on the Thames in 1801 and made 16 whaling voyages to the coast of Africa, South East Asian waters, and the Pacific before she was broken up in 1841. * , a 136-ton Australian colonial brig owned by Robert Campbell, wrecked in 1828 * ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Perseverance (Percee P Album)
''Perseverance'' is the official debut studio album by American rapper Percee P. It was released on Stones Throw Records on September 18, 2007. All tracks are produced by Madlib. The album features guest appearances from Guilty Simpson, Diamond D, Chali 2na, Prince Po, and Aesop Rock, among others. Critical reception Nate Patrin of ''Pitchfork'' gave the album a 6.5 out of 10 and praised Madlib's production, saying, "It's one of his most varied production jobs, unpredictable without being uncharacteristic, and his beats reach the perfect level of busy amplification to accompany Percee's flow." Neil Acharya of '' Exclaim!'' said, "Percee P and Madlib deserve each other and come together well in a marriage of hard rhyming and production ingenuity that has become a standard." Marisa Brown of AllMusic gave the album 4 stars out of 5, calling it "a very strong record" and "one definitely worth the wait." ''PopMatters'' placed it at number 78 on the "101 Hip-Hop Albums of 2007" list. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Perseverance (song)
"Perseverance" is a song by English rock band Terrorvision, written by the band and produced by Gil Norton. Recorded at Parkgate Studios in Battle, England, it is the third track on their third studio album, ''Regular Urban Survivors'' (1996). The band's frontman, Tony Wright, composed the music by stitching together several guitar riffs and penned the lyric based on his personal opinions and experiences, including a line about whales and dolphins that has resounded with audiences. Released as a single through Total Vegas and EMI Records on 19 February 1996, "Perseverance" debuted and peaked at number five on the UK Singles Chart, becoming Terrorvision's highest-charting single until "Tequila" peaked at number two in 1999. Despite its success, it spent only four weeks in the UK top 100. An accompanying music video was made for the song, featuring the band performing the song in front of coloured backgrounds while wearing matching outfits; it was directed by Jeferey Levy. Back ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Natal Railway 4-4-0T Perseverance
The Natal Railway 4-4-0T ''Perseverance'' of 1876 was a South African steam locomotive from the pre-Union era in the Colony of Natal. In January 1876, the Natal Railway Company obtained its third and last locomotive, a broad gauge engine, built by Kitson and Company and named ''Perseverance''. The Natal Government Railways had been established during the previous year. On 1 January 1877, all the assets of the Natal Railway Company were taken over by the Government of the Colony of Natal and became part of the new Government Railways. Manufacturer The third and last locomotive to be placed in service by the Natal Railway Company was a broad gauge } "American" type engine. It was built by Kitson and Company in 1875, with works number 2037. The locomotive arrived in Durban on board the ship ''Parthenia'' on 10 January 1876 and was offloaded with some difficulty on the following day. During the offloading, the engine came down with "a crash onto the bulwark, smashing some of th ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Raymond Antrobus
Raymond Antrobus is a British poet, educator and writer, who has been performing poetry since 2007. In March 2019 he won the Ted Hughes Award for new work in poetry."Deaf poet Raymond Antrobus wins Ted Hughes award" BBC News, 28 March 2019. In May 2019, Antrobus became the first poet to win the for his collection ''The Perseverance'', praised by chair of the judges as "an immensely moving book of poetry which uses his deaf experience, bereavement and Jamaican-British heritage to consider the ways we all communicate with each other." Antrobus was elected a Fellow of the |
Perseverance Island, Seychelles
Perseverance Island (french: Ile Perseverance) is an artificial island in Seychelles, lying 2 km from the capital Victoria. History The island was created artificially during the 2000s. It belongs to the Mahe Port Islands, which are mostly artificial islands created by funds from Dubai when the Dubai dredger Dredging is the excavation of material from a water environment. Possible reasons for dredging include improving existing water features; reshaping land and water features to alter drainage, navigability, and commercial use; constructing da ... was placed in Seychelles. In 2013 work on the island had begun. By 2020, the island should house 10,000, more than 15% of the population of Seychelles Administration Perseverance Island is administered as the districts Ile Perseverance I and Ile Perseverance II. Tourism The island's plan is mostly residential. There is a large Army Naval base at the south point. References External links infoMahe Map 2015Info on ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Perseverance (Hatebreed Album)
''Perseverance'' is the second studio album by American metalcore band Hatebreed. It was released in 2002 by Universal Records. "I Will Be Heard" is featured in the film '' XXX'' and on its soundtrack. "Below the Bottom" appeared in The Texas Chainsaw Massacre soundtrack. It is the band's last album to feature Lou Richards on guitar before his departure in 2002 and suicide in 2006. Track listing Credits Writing, performance and production credits are adapted from the album liner notes. Personnel Hatebreed * Jamey Jasta – vocals * Lou "Boulder" Richards – rhythm guitar * Sean Martin – lead guitar * Chris "The Xmas Bitch" Beattie – bass * Matt Byrne – drums Guest musicians * Kerry King – guitar on "Final Prayer" Additional musicians * Joseph Ianucci – gang vocals * Jason Gelabert – gang vocals * Joseph Herrington – gang vocals * Christopher Harris – gang vocals * Paul Romanko (Shadows Fall) – gang vocals * Kyle Tanguay – gang vocals * Bria ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Perseverance, Queensland
Perseverance is a rural locality in the Toowoomba Region, Queensland, Australia. In the , Perseverance had a population of 62 people. Geography Perseverance is on the Darling Downs in southern Queensland. The locality is crossed from east to west by the Esk–Hampton Road The Esk–Hampton Road is a state highway in Queensland. It leaves the Brisbane Valley Highway at Esk and travels in a westerly direction for until it reaches the New England Highway at Hampton, where it ends. This road is part of State Route .... Upper Creekbrook Creek forms part of the eastern boundary of Perseverance. History Perseverance Creek Provisional School opened on 10 November 1880. On 1 January 1909 it became Perseverance Creek State School. It closed briefly in 1925 to 1926 due to low student numbers. It permanently closed in 1944. In 1914 land was purchased by the Methodists with the intention to build a church. References {{Toowoomba Region Toowoomba Region Localities in Queens ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Perseverance Tavern
The Perseverance Tavern, also known as The Percy or Persies, is a public house established in 1808 by Johannes Blesser in Cape Town. At the time of its temporary closure due to the Covid-19 crisis, it was notable for being the oldest pub in South Africa. It was established during a period when Cape Town was a major port supporting sea going trade between Europe and Asia during which the city was known as " The Tavern of the Seas". The tavern was owned by Ohlsson’s Breweries for the first half of the 20th century until being sold in 1956. It closed on 22 July 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic The COVID-19 pandemic, also known as the coronavirus pandemic, is an ongoing global pandemic of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) caused by severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2). The novel virus was first identi ... and resulting lockdown and alcohol sales ban. The tavern was re-opened under new ownership on 26 February 2021 following the easing of ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
