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The Miracle (novel)
A miracle is an event that is inexplicable by natural or scientific laws and accordingly gets attributed to some supernatural or praeternatural cause. Miracle(s) or The Miracle(s) may also refer to: Literature * Miracle (novel), ''Miracle'' (novel), a 2005 novel by Danielle Steel * ''Miracle: A Celebration of New Life'', a 2004 book by Anne Geddes and Céline Dion (see Music section below for the related album and song) * Miracles (book), ''Miracles'' (book), a 1947 non-fiction book by C. S. Lewis * ''The Miracle'', a 1984 novel by Irving Wallace Theatre * The Miracle (play), ''The Miracle'' (play), a 1911 German play by Karl Vollmöller, basis for at least two films (see below) * Smoky Mountain Opry Theater, ''The Miracle'' (musical), a 2006 American musical about the life and death of Jesus * ''A Miracle'', a 2009 play by Molly Davies Film (in date order) * ''Das Mirakel'', fp 15 December 1912: (US titles:''The Miracle'' and ''Sister Beatrix''), a German silent B&W film direct ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Miracle
A miracle is an event that is inexplicable by natural or scientific lawsOne dictionary define"Miracle"as: "A surprising and welcome event that is not explicable by natural or scientific laws and is therefore considered to be the work of a divine agency." and accordingly gets attributed to some supernatural or praeternatural cause. Various religions often attribute a phenomenon characterized as miraculous to the actions of a supernatural being, (especially) a deity, a magician, a miracle worker, a saint, or a religious leader. Informally, English-speakers often use the word ''miracle'' to characterise any beneficial event that is statistically unlikely but not contrary to the laws of nature, such as surviving a natural disaster, or simply a "wonderful" occurrence, regardless of likelihood (e.g. "the miracle of childbirth"). Some coincidences may be seen as miracles. A true miracle would, by definition, be a non-natural phenomenon, leading many writers to dismiss miracles as p ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Miracle (1991 Film)
''The Miracle'' is a 1991 drama film written and directed by Neil Jordan. It stars Beverly D'Angelo, Donal McCann, and Niall Byrne. It was entered into the 41st Berlin International Film Festival. Plot Two teenage friends, Jimmy (Niall Byrne) and Rose (Lorraine Pilkington) live in the small seaside town of Bray, Ireland. They spend their days wandering the streets and piers. To kill time, Rose and Jimmy make up stories about strangers on the street. One day, while watching people at the train station, a stylish older woman, Renee Baker (Beverly D'Angelo), stands out so imposingly from the dull townsfolk that Jimmy and Rose decide to follow her, infatuated with knowing everything about her. They pursue her to the beach and at last Renee speaks to them. When she looks at Jimmy, he's at once infatuated with this mystifying woman. Rose, who has feelings for Jimmy herself, decides to make him jealous by sleeping with a young lion tamer from a travelling circus (although she claims ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Miracle (rapper)
Samson Andah, better known by his stage name Miracle, is a Ghanaian Australian hip hop musician, based in Sydney, Australia. After being signed to Sony in 2010, Miracle has toured the country heavily, predominantly as a supporting artist for US based rappers and has also appeared independently on several festival rosters. After a string of mix tapes and stand alone singles, Miracle released the EP ''Mainland'' in the late 2014, featuring production from Styalz Fuego. and features American indie pop band Youngblood Hawke, on the single 'Endless Summer'. Miracle now goes under the alias "BLESSED" Biography Samson Andah, also known by stage name Miracle, was born inAccra, Ghana. He and his family moved to Australia shortly after his birth, first living in Melbourne, then Canberra and finally settling in the Sydney suburb of Quakers Hill in his teens. Andah suffered a respiratory infection at birth but was nicknamed the 'miracle' baby after he miraculously survived. Andah first ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Miracles
The Miracles (also known as Smokey Robinson and the Miracles from 1965 to 1972) were an American vocal group that was the first successful recording act for Berry Gordy's Motown Records, and one of the most important and most influential groups in pop, rock and roll, soul and R&B music history. Referred to as Motown's "soul supergroup", the Miracles recorded 26 Top 40 Pop hits, sixteen of which reached the ''Billboard'' Top 20, seven top 10 singles, and a number one single ("The Tears of a Clown") while the Robinsons and Tarplin were members. Following the departure of Tarplin and the Robinsons, the rest of the group continued with singer Billy Griffin and managed by Martin Pichinson who helped rebuild the Miracles, they scored two final top 20 singles, "Do It Baby" and " Love Machine", a second No. 1 hit, which topped the charts before the group departed for Columbia Records in 1977, recording as a quintet with Billy's brother Donald Griffin replacing Marv Tarplin, where afte ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
CJIL-TV
CJIL-DT (channel 17) branded on-air as Miracle Channel, is a Christian religious television station in Lethbridge, Alberta, Canada, owned by The Miracle Channel Association. The station's studios are located on 31 Street North in Lethbridge, and its transmitter is located on Highway 25 north of the city. Launched in 1996, CJIL was the first over-the-air religious TV station in Canada. It has been carried on cable and satellite providers in other parts of Canada since 2000. History The Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC) granted a broadcasting licence to Dick and Joan Dewert (also known as Dick and Joan Deweert) on April 4, 1995. It debuted on January 14, 1996, broadcasting in southern Alberta, after Canada's 60-year ban on religious broadcasting was lifted. It expanded nationally on September 11, 2000. CJIL was the Canadian partner of the U.S. religious broadcaster Trinity Broadcasting Network (TBN). (The Dewerts had set up an unlicensed relay ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Miracle (Roseanne)
''Roseanne'' is an American television sitcom that was originally broadcast on ABC from October 18, 1988, to May 20, 1997, with a revival season that premiered in 2018. Lauded for its realistic portrayal of the average American family, the series stars Roseanne Barr, and revolves around the Conners, an Illinois working-class family. In the ninth season, Roseanne and her family win the lottery and associate with "high society." In the final episode Roseanne reveals not only was she writing a story and they did not win the lottery, but also says Dan had actually died from a heart attack in season 8. In season 10, it is revealed that Dan is still alive. Roseanne fabricated his doom as well, along with a multitude of other things. This set most things back as they were in season 8, with the exception of the birth of Darlene's daughter. Barr said the lottery storyline was done to illustrate the American Dream philosophy. On May 16, 2017, it was announced ABC would produce an eight-epis ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Keith Michell
Keith Joseph Michell (1 December 1926 – 20 November 2015) was an Australian actor who worked primarily in the United Kingdom, and was best known for his television and film portrayals of King Henry VIII. He appeared extensively in Shakespeare and other classics and musicals in Britain, and was also in several Broadway productions. He was an artistic director of the Chichester Festival Theatre in the 1970s and later had a recurring role on '' Murder, She Wrote'' as the charming thief Dennis Stanton. He was also known for illustrating a collection of Jeremy Lloyd's poems ''Captain Beaky'', and singing the title song from the associated album. Early life Michell was born in Adelaide, and brought up in Warnertown, near Port Pirie. His parents were Joseph, a cabinet-maker, and Alice (née Aslat). Educated at Port Pirie High School, Adelaide Teachers' College and Adelaide University, he began his career as an art teacher and made his professional acting debut in 1947 in the come ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lockie Leonard (TV Series)
''Lockie Leonard'' is an Australian children's television series that was adapted from the Lockie Leonard books by Tim Winton. Filmed in Albany, Western Australia, the series premiere was on the Nine Network on 19 June 2007. Lockie Leonard was produced by Goalpost Pictures Australia and is distributed by the Australian Children's Television Foundation./ref>_The_theme_song_"Worlds_Away"_was_performed_by_Jebediah. Lockie_Leonard_first_premiered_in_the_UK_on_Disney_XD_(British_and_Irish_TV_channel).html" ;"title="Jebediah.html" ;"title="/ref> The theme song "Worlds Away" was performed by Jebediah">/ref> The theme song "Worlds Away" was performed by Jebediah. Lockie Leonard first premiered in the UK on Disney XD (British and Irish TV channel)">Jetix, airing from April 14th 2007, but would later premiere on 27th September 2008 as part of the children's Saturday morning programme TMi which airs from 09:00 to 10:30 on BBC Two. It ran for the first 12 episodes then continued to air o ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Miracles (How I Met Your Mother)
"Miracles" is the 20th and final episode of the third season of the CBS television series ''How I Met Your Mother'' and 64th overall. It originally aired on May 19, 2008. Plot Ted is having trouble getting a cab, but when he finally gets one, the cab is hit by a car speeding through an intersection. The entire gang, except Barney, rush to the hospital and are relieved (yet shocked) to find that he is perfectly fine. Ted reveals that he and Stella had gotten into a fight after she invited him to her sister's wedding in six months and he broke up with her, realizing that they could be moving too fast. When the accident occurred, Ted had seen all the things that he loved, allowing him to re-examine his relationship with Stella and realize that he wants her back. Stella arrives in the hospital and reveals she has forgiven Ted. However, when she learns Ted thought they had broken up (while she thought they had only gotten into a small fight), Stella becomes upset and explicitly break ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Miracles (TV Series)
''Miracles'' is an American Mystery fiction, mystery-Drama (genre), drama television series starring Skeet Ulrich and Angus Macfadyen that aired on American Broadcasting Company, ABC from January 27 to December 26, 2003. The series created by Richard Hatem and Michael Petroni, the series was dubbed a "spiritual version of ''The X-Files''" by its creators.Hatem, Richard (Series Creator). 2005. "The Making of Miracles: Interview with Series Creator Richard Hatem", ''Miracles'' The Complete Series [DVD], Los Angeles, CA: Shout Factory. Following the pilot, David Greenwalt, co-creator of ''Angel (1999 TV series), Angel'' (the spin-off of ''Buffy the Vampire Slayer (TV series), Buffy the Vampire Slayer'') served as the show's executive producer and head writer for the remaining twelve episodes. ''Miracles'' follows Paul Callan, an investigator of modern miracles for the Catholic Church who questions his faith after repeatedly finding mundane explanations for various supposed phenomena. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Miracle (2021 Film)
''Miracle: Letters to the President'' () is a 2021 South Korean romantic drama film directed and co-written by Lee Jang-hoon for Blossom Pictures. Starring Park Jeong-min, Lee Sung-min, Im Yoon-ah and Lee Soo-kyung, the film is based on a true story of a high school mathematics genius Joon-kyeong. Set in 1980s in a remote township of North Gyeongsang Province, the film tells the story of establishing a simple, privately owned train station. The film was theatrically released on September 15, 2021, coinciding with Chuseok festival holidays. On box office it ranks 8th among the Korean films released in the year 2021 in South Korea, with gross of US$5.61 million and 715,608 cumulative admissions. Synopsis This fictionalized film is based on the true story of a family in the 1980s living in a roadless remote area of North Gyeongsang Province. Tae-yoon, an engineer, has as his life goal setting up a train station in his village, which has tracks but no station. His son Joon-g ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Miracle (2015 Film)
''The Miracle'' ( tr, Mucize, pronounced //) is a 2015 Turkish drama film directed by Mahsun Kırmızıgül. The movie received a sequel called The Miracle 2: Love (Turkish: Mucize 2 Aşk) in 2019. Background This film is remarked towards the Kurdish culture and village Set in the 1960s a school teacher is transferred from the city to a remote mountain village in Turkey against the wishes of his family. After having a long journey by bus to the last station, he has to take a long walk over two mountains to reach his destination. When he arrives, he discovers that not only is the village impoverished and lacking most modern conveniences, but doesn't even have a school. Initially it seems that the movie is centered on the school teacher, Mahir. It doesn't take much time to realize that the film is actually about the village and the villagers their culture and traditions, their humility, their problems. Plot A school teacher Mahir Yılmaz who lives in a seaside city of Turkey in ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
