Assyria was a major Mesopotamian East Semitic kingdom, and empire, of the Ancient Near East, existing as an independent state for a period of approximately nineteen centuries from c. 2500 BC to 605 BC, spanning the Early Bronze Age through to the late Iron Age. For a further thirteen centuries, from the end of the 7th century BC to the mid-7th century AD, it survived as a geo-political entity, for the most part ruled by foreign powers, although a number of small Neo-Assyrian states such as Assur, Adiabene, ..
acrylicize is a boutique art and design studio that creates bespoke art installations. The studio, based in Shoreditch, East London, is the creative workplace of James Burke, Paul Arad and their team.Creative Review "[1]" The company has garnered attention for their bespoke artwork in UK football and rugby stadiumsBrian Gainor, Partnership Activation, 10 February 2011 "[2]" and their installations for high-profile corporate companies and collectors.FX Magazine, March 2011 "[3]"
Frank Vincent ZappaUntil discovering his birth certificate as an adult, Zappa believed he had been christened "Francis", and he is credited as Francis on some of his early albums. His legal name was always "Frank", however, never "Francis". Cf. Zappa with Occhiogrosso, 1989, The Real Frank Zappa Book, p. 15. (December 21, 1940 – December 4, 1993) was an American musician, bandleader, songwriter, composer, recording engineer, record producer, and film director. In a career spanning more than 30 ..