IGN and `` Variety '' in particular had strong praise for the pilot film , `` Spark of Rebellion '' , with their only real criticism being the appearance of the Wookiees in the film , being cited as not all that impressive compared to the rest of the animation .

IGN and Variety in particular had strong praise for the pilot movie , `` Spark of Rebellion '' , but their only real criticism was the appearance of the Wookiees in the film , being cited as not all that impressive compared to the rest of the animation .


The visual style of `` Star Wars Rebels '' is inspired by the original `` Star Wars '' trilogy concept art by Ralph McQuarrie .

The visual style of `` Star Wars Rebels '' is heavily inspired by the original `` Star Wars '' trilogy concept art by Ralph McQuarrie .


At Metacritic , which assigns a normalised rating out of 100 to reviews from mainstream critics , the series has received an average score of 78 , based on 4 reviews indicating `` generally favorable reviews '' .

At Metacritic , which assigns a normalised rating out of 100 to reviews from mainstream critics , the album has received an average score of 78 , based on 4 reviews indicating `` generally favorable reviews '' .


Star Wars Rebels is an American 3D CGI animated television series produced by Lucasfilm and Lucasfilm Animation .

Star Wars Rebels is an American 3D CGii animated series produced by Lucasfilm and Lucasfilm Animation .


These giant molecular clouds have typical densities of 100 particles per cm3 , diameters of , masses of up to 6 million solar masses ( ) , and an average interior temperature of 10 K .

The largest such formations , giant molecular clouds , have densities of 100 particles per cm3 , diameters of 100 ly , and masses up to 6 million solar masses , and an average interior temperature of 10 K .


The nearest nebula to the Sun where massive stars are being formed is the Orion nebula , away .

The nearest nebula to the Sun where massive stars are being formed is the Orion nebula , 1300 ly away .


According to Josephus , Herod died after a lunar eclipse .

According to Josephus , Herod died shortly after a lunar eclipse .


For example , `` We Three Kings '' has the refrain : Guide us to thy perfect light .

For example , `` We Three Kings '' has the words : Guide us to thy perfect light .


In the fresco by Giotto di Bondone , it is depicted as a comet .

In the fresco by Giotto di Bondone , it is in the shape of a comet .


A star system or stellar system is a small number of stars that orbit each other , bound by gravitational attraction .

A star system or stellar system is a small number of stars which orbit each other , bound by gravitational attraction .


These systems are smaller than open star clusters , which have more complex dynamics and typically have from 100 to 1,000 stars .

Multiple star systems are smaller than open star clusters , which have more complex dynamics and typically have from 100 to 1,000 stars .


A large number of stars bound by gravitation is generally called a `` star cluster '' or `` galaxy '' , although , broadly speaking , they are also star systems .

A large number of stars bound by gravitation is generally called a `` star cluster '' but , broadly speaking , they are also star systems .


If there are no tidal effects , no perturbation from other forces , and no transfer of mass from one star to the other , such a system is stable , and both stars will trace out an elliptical orbit around the center of mass of the system indefinitely . ''

If there are no tidal effects , no disturbance from other forces , and no transfer of mass from one star to the other , such a system is stable . Both stars will orbit around the center of mass of the system indefinitely .


The first set-top boxes were produced by Jerrold Communications from 1995 to 1998 ; after the Jerrold name went out of use , and following its subsequent acquisition by Motorola , the subsequent set-top boxes were produced by Motorola from 1998 to 2004 .

The first set-top boxes were produced by Jerrold Communications from 1995 to 1998 ; after the Jerrold name went out of use , and following its subsequent acquisation by Motorola , the subsequent set-top boxes were produced by Motorola from 1998 to 2004 .


The Digital , HD , Hubstation & Hubstation HD set-top boxes were made by Advanced Digital Broadcast and Thomson SA .

The Digital , HD , Hubstation & Hubstation HD set-top boxes were made by Advanced Digital Broadcast , Thomson SA , Cisco and recently , Samsung .


Starbuck Island ( or Volunteer Island ) is an uninhabited coral atoll in the central Pacific , and is part of the Central Line Islands of Kiribati .

Starbuck Island ( or Volunteer Island ) is a coral atoll in the central Pacific . It is part of the Central Line Islands of Kiribati .


Starch was widely used in Europe in the 16th and 17th centuries to stiffen the wide collars and ruffs of fine linen which surrounded the necks of the well-to-do .

Starch was used in Europe in the 16th and 17th centuries to stiffen the collars and ruffs of the fine linen which surrounded the neck .


Dirt and sweat from a person 's neck and wrists would stick to the starch rather than to the fibers of the clothing , and would easily wash away along with the starch .

Sweat and dirt from a person 's wrist and neck will stick to the starch on the clothes , not to the fibers of the clothes , and will wash away along with the starch .


`` Stardust '' is an American popular song composed in 1927 by Hoagy Carmichael with lyrics added in 1929 by Mitchell Parish .

`` Stardust '' is an American popular song It was composed in 1927 by Hoagy Carmichael . In 1929 , Mitchell Parish added lyrics .


It first aired on the Fox network in the United States on September 19 , 1991 .

It first started on the Fox network in the United States on September 19 , 1991 .


`` Stark Raving Dad '' is the first episode of the third season of American animated television series `` The Simpsons '' .

`` Stark Raving Dad '' is the season premiere episode of The Simpsons third season .


Taylor died at his home in Dallas on October 27 , 2014 .

Taylor died at his home in Dallas on October 27 , 2014 , aged 92 .


`` It was based on this book by Ken Carey , The Starseed Transmissions , about a channeling experience he had .


It is hard to convince people of my father 's generation of anything other than the religious values instilled in them . ''


The Starseed thing is about going on a meditation journey and coming back with something tangible .

The Starseed thing is about going on a meditation journey and coming back with something .


StartUp-Manager is a program to configure GRUB , GRUB2 , Usplash and Splashy .

StartUp-Manager is a program to configure GRUB , Splash and Splashy .


He is a member of the `` Oregon Aviation Hall of Honor '' .

He was a member of the Oregon Aviation Hall of Honor .


Staryl C. Austin Staryl Chester Austin , Jr. ( September 16 , 1920 -- January 1 , 2015 ) was a brigadier general in the United States Air Force .

Staryl C. Austin Staryl Chester Austin , Jr. ( September 16 , 1920 -- January 1 , 2015 ) was an American brigadier general in the United States Air Force .


The 1944 lyrics had three different refrains following three different stanzas ; in each refrain , the second line was consequently modified with references to friendship , then happiness and finally to glory .

The 1944 text had three different refrains following three different stanzas ; in each refrain , the second line was consequently modified with references to friendship , then happiness and finally the glory .


The State Duma was introduced in 1906 and was Russia 's first elected parliament .

The State Duma was first introduced in 1906 and was Russia 's first elected parliament .


A state senator is a member of a state 's Senate , the upper house in the bicameral legislature of 49 U.S. states , or a legislator in Nebraska 's one-house State Legislature .

A state senator is a member of a state 's Senate , the upper house in the bicameral legislature of 49 U.S. states , or a legislator in Nebraska 's one house State Legislature .


There are typically fewer state senators than there are members of a state 's lower house .

There are usually fewer state senators than there are members in a state 's lower house .


The State of Judea ( , `` Medīnat Yəhuda '' ) is a proposed halachic state in the West Bank put forward by Israeli Jewish settlers .

The State of Judea ( Hebrew : מְדִינַת יְהוּדָה , `` Medīnat Yəhuda '' ) is a proposed halachic state in the West Bank put forward by Israeli Jewish settlers .


Many of the Greek city-states also had a god or goddess associated with that city .

Many of the Greek city-states also had a ` god ' or ` goddess ' associated with that city .


Catholic Christianity , as opposed to Arianism and other ideologies deemed heretical , was declared to be the state religion of the Roman Empire on 27 February 380 by the decree `` De Fide Catolica '' of Emperor Theodosius I. Han dynasty Confucianism .

Catholic Christianity , as opposed to Arianism and other heretical and schismatic groups , was declared to be the state religion of the Roman Empire on February 27 380 by the decree `` De Fide Catolica '' of Emperor Theodosius I. Han Dynasty Confucianism and Sui Dynasty Buddhism .


In China , the Han dynasty ( 206 BC -- 220 AD ) advocated Confucianism as the `` de facto '' state religion , establishing tests based on Confucian texts as an entrance requirement into government service -- although , in fact , the `` Confucianism '' advocated by the Han emperors may be more properly termed a sort of Confucian Legalism or `` State Confucianism '' .

In China , the Han Dynasty ( 206 BC -- 220 AD ) advocated Confucianism as the de facto state religion , establishing tests based on Confucian texts as an entrance requirement into government service .


Service is provided 24 hours a day , every day .

Service is provided 24 hours a day , 365 days a year .


The Staten Island Ferry is a passenger ferry service operated by the New York City Department of Transportation . It runs in New York Harbor between the New York City boroughs of Manhattan and Staten Island .

The Staten Island Ferry is a free ferry service that runs between the New York City boroughs of Staten Island and Manhattan .


The zoo opened to the public on June 10 , 1936 , and was considered the first U.S. `` educational zoo . ''

It opened on June 10 , 1936 . At the time of its opening , it was considered the first `` educational zoo '' in the United States .


The head of government of the self-governing internal territories is called the Chief Minister .

The head of government of the self-governing mainland territories is called the Chief Minister .


The Northern Territory 's Chief Minister , in normal circumstances whoever controls the Legislative Assembly , is appointed by the Administrator .

The Northern Territory 's Chief Minister , is normally whoever controls the Legislative Assembly , is appointed by the Administrator .


The head of government of each state is called the Premier , appointed by the state 's Governor .

The head of government of each state is called the Premier .


The Administrators of the Northern Territory and Norfolk Island are , by contrast , appointed by the Governor-General .

The Administrators of the Northern Territory and of Norfolk Island are chosen by the Governor-General .


The states originated as separate British colonies prior to Federation in 1901 .

The states started as separate British colonies before Federation ( in 1901 ) .


Patrick Baril ( born January 23 , 1982 ) , professionally known as Statik Selektah , is an American record producer from Boston , MA .

Patrick Baril ( born January 23 , 1982 ) , also known as Statik Selektah , is an American record producer from Boston , MA .


Selektah is also a disc jockey ( DJ ) and radio personality .

Selektah is also a disc jockey ( DJ ) and radio announcer .


STS was originally presented in 1987 in the context of ISDN security , finalized in 1989 and generally presented by Whitfield Diffie , Paul C. van Oorschot and Michael J. Wiener in 1992 .

STS was originally presented in 1987 in the context of ISDN security ( O'Higgins and others 1987 ) , finalized in 1989 and generally presented by Whitfield Diffie , Paul C. van Oorschot and Michael J. Wiener in 1992 .


For example , a breakfast cereal packaging line may be designed to fill each cereal box with 500 grams of cereal . Some boxes will have slightly more than 500 grams , and some will have slightly less .

For example , a breakfast cereal packaging line may be designed to fill each cereal box with 500 grams of product , but some boxes will have slightly more than 500 grams , and some will have slightly less , in accordance with a distribution of net weights .


For example , as the cams and pulleys of the machinery wear , the cereal filling machine may put more than the specified amount of cereal into each box .

For example , as its cams and pulleys wear out , the cereal filling machine may start putting more cereal into each box than specified .


The concept of statistical significance was originated by Ronald Fisher when he developed statistical hypothesis testing , which he described as `` tests of significance '' , in his 1925 publication `` Statistical Methods for Research Workers '' .

The concept of statistical significance was originated by Ronald Fisher when he developed statistical hypothesis testing , which he described as `` tests of significance '' , in his 1925 publication , `` Statistical Methods for Research Workers '' .


In their 1933 paper , Jerzy Neyman and Egon Pearson recommended that the significance level ( e.g. 0.05 ) , which they called α , be set ahead of time , prior to any data collection .

In their 1933 paper , Jerzy Neyman and Egon Pearson recommended that the significance level ( e.g. 0.05 ) , which they called α , be set ahead of time , before any data collection .


Most statisticians work in offices and have regular working hours and can therefore be considered white-collar workers .

Most statisticians work in offices and have regular working hours and can therefore be considered to be white-collar workers .


Of these people , approximately 30 percent worked for governments ( federal , state , or local ) .

Of these people , approximately 30 % worked for governments ( federal , state , or local ) .


A minority of statisticians are self-employed statistical consultants .

A lower number of statisticians are self-employed as statistical consultants .


The offices of the agency are located in Stockholm and Örebro .

The offices of the agency are in Stockholm and Örebro .


Statistics Sweden publishes the `` Journal of Official Statistics '' .

Statistics Sweden prints the `` Journal of Official Statistics '' .


, the agency had approximately 1,400 employees .

Since 2008 , the agency had about 1,400 employees .


Depending on the configuration of a spinning electromotive device the stator may act as the `` field magnet '' , interacting with the armature to create motion , or it may act as the `` armature '' , receiving its influence from moving field coils on the rotor .

The stator might act as the field magnet ( working with the armature to create the spinning movement ) or as the armature ( receives influence from the moving field coils of the rotor ) .


The Statute of Westminster 's relevance today is that it sets the basis for the continuing relationship between the Commonwealth realms and the Crown .

Its current relevance is that it sets the basis for the continuing relationship between the Commonwealth realms and the Crown .


The rarity of `` Staurikosaurus '' remains may be a result of it being uncommon while alive , or because it lived in an environment like a forest , where fossils rarely form .

The rarity of `` Staurikosaurus '' remains may be a result of it being uncommon while alive , or because it lived in an environment such as a forest , where fossils rarely form .


At just long , 80 centimetres tall ( 31 in ) , and weighing just 30 kilograms ( 66 lb ) , `` Staurikosaurus '' was tiny in comparison to later theropods like `` Megalosaurus '' .

At just 2.25 m , 80 centimetres tall ( 31 in ) , and weighing just 30 kilograms ( 66 lb ) , `` Staurikosaurus '' was tiny in comparison to later theropods like `` Megalosaurus '' .


The rear part of `` Staurikosaurus '' 's tail is stiffened by features of the tail vertebrae .

The rear part of `` Staurikosauruss tail is stiffened by features of the tail vertebrae .


Stavanger ( ) is a city and municipality in Norway .


Stavelot is a Walloon municipality in the Belgian province of Liège .

Stavelot is a municipality in the Belgian province of Liège .


Stax Records is an American record label , originally based in Memphis , Tennessee .

Stax Records is an American record company , originally based in Memphis , Tennessee .


`` Stay '' is a song recorded by Barbadian singer Rihanna for her seventh studio album , `` Unapologetic '' ( 2012 ) .

`` Stay '' is a song by Barbadian recording artist Rihanna . It is from her seventh studio album , `` Unapologetic '' ( 2012 ) .


A steam car is a light car ( automobile ) powered by a steam engine .

A steam car is an automobile ( car ) powered by a steam engine .


A steam drum is a standard feature of a water-tube boiler .

A steam drum is a part of a water-tube boiler .


The vast majority of these were inherited from its four constituent companies , the `` Big Four '' .

The vast majority of these were inherited from its four constituent companies .


Stede Bonnet ( 1688 -- 10 December 1718 ) was an early 18th-century Barbadian pirate , sometimes called `` The Gentleman Pirate '' because he was a moderately wealthy landowner before turning to a life of crime .

Stede Bonnet ( c. 1688 -- December 10 , 1718 ) was an early 18th-century Barbadian pirate , sometimes called `` the gentleman pirate '' because he was a moderately rich landowner before turning to a life of crime .


Bonnet was eventually hanged at White Point Garden , in Charleston , on 10 December 1718 .

Bonnet was captured and was executed by hanging at White Point Garden , in Charleston , South Carolina on 10 December 1718 .


Steel Azin F.C. Steel Azin Football Club ( ) is an Iranian football club based in Tehran , Iran .

Steel Azin F.C. is an Iranian football club based in Tehran , Iran .


A steel mill or steelworks is an industrial plant for the manufacture of steel .

A Steel mill or steelworks is an industrial plant where steel is manufactured .


Steeles Avenue was listed by the CAA as the `` worst road in October '' for 2006 , and as the fifth worst road in October 2007 .

Steeles Avenue was listed as the worst road by the CAA in October 2006 , and as the fifth worst road in October 2007 .


West of Albion Road , Steeles Avenue continues into Peel Region , where it is also designated as Peel Regional Road 15 .

West of Albion Road , Steeles continues into Peel Region , where it is also known as Peel Regional Road 15 .


Steeles Avenue is an east-west street that forms the northern city limit of Toronto and the southern limit of York Region , Ontario , Canada .

Steeles Avenue is an east-west street that forms the northern city border of Toronto and the southern border of York Region , Ontario , Canada .


Soon after the results of CAA 's survey were made public , some parts of the road between Dufferin Street and Bayview Avenue were resurfaced .

Soon after the CAA 's listing , some parts of the road between Dufferin Street and Bayview Avenue were resurfaced .


In October 2008 , it was again crowned the worst road in Ontario .

In October 2008 , it was re-listed as worst road in Ontario .


Most of the buildings were destroyed during the Great Fire of London in 1666 .

Many of the buildings were damaged during the Great Fire of London in 1666 .


Steenokkerzeel ( ) is a municipality located in the Belgian province of Flemish Brabant .

Steenokkerzeel is a municipality in the Belgian province of Flemish Brabant .


As described by the US Corn Refiners Association , harvested kernels of corn are cleaned and then steeped in water at a temperature of for 30 to 40 hours .

As described by the US Corn Refiners Association , harvested kernels of corn are cleaned and then steeped in water at a temperature of 50 degrees for 30 to 40 hours .


One example is the steeping of corn ( or maize ) , part of the milling process .

One example is the steeping of corn , part of the milling process .


The steeplechase is an obstacle race in athletics , which derives its name from the steeplechase in horse racing .

The steeplechase is an obstacle race in athletics , which derives its name from the word `` steeplechase '' in horse racing .


Steering is the collection of components , linkages , etc. which allow a vessel ( ship , boat ) or vehicle ( car , motorcycle , bicycle ) to follow the desired course .

Steering is the collection of mechanical parts which allow a vessel ( ship , boat ) or vehicle ( car , motorcycle or bicycle ) to follow the desired course .


In parallel to his solo albums he also sang with Anders Engbergs until 1988 .

In parallel to his solo albums , he also sang with Anders Engbergs until 1988 .


Stefan Elmgren ( born 17 May 1974 ) was the guitarist of the Swedish power metal band HammerFall from 1997 to 2008 .

Stefan Elmgren ( born 1974 ) was the guitarist of the Swedish power metal band HammerFall from 1997 to 2008 .


He quit the band in 2008 to put more energy into his career as a pilot .

He recently quit the band to put more energy into his career as a pilot .


Stefan Gierasch ( February 5 , 1926 -- September 6 , 2014 ) was an American film and television actor .

Stefan Gierasch ( February 5 , 1926 -- September 6 , 2014 ) was an American movie and television actor .


Stefan Hierländer ( born February 3 , 1991 in Villach , Carinthia ) is an Austrian professional association football player .

Stefan Hierländer ( born February 3 , 1991 in Villach , Carinthia ) is an Austrian footballer .


Stefan Kießling ( ) ( born 25 January 1984 ) is a German footballer who plays as a striker for Bayer Leverkusen .

Stefan Kießling ( born 25 January 1984 ) is a German football player . He plays for Bayer Leverkusen and Germany national team .


Stefan Reuter ( born 16 October 1966 in Dinkelsbühl ) is a German football coach and former player .

Stefan Reuter ( born 16 October , 1966 ) is a former German football player .


Stefanie Powers ( born November 2 , 1942 ) is an American actress best known for her role as Jennifer Hart in the 1980s television series `` Hart to Hart '' .

Stefanie Powers ( born November 2 , 1942 ) is an American actress who stars primarily in television programs . She played as Jennifer Hart in the 1980s series `` Hart to Hart '' .


In 2002 and 2003 Sun sang the official theme songs for Singapore 's National Day Parade : `` We Will Get There '' ( 一起走到 ) and `` One United People '' ( 全心全意 ) .

In 2002 and 2003 , Stefanie sang the official theme songs for Singapore 's National Day Parade : We Will Get There ( 一起走到 in Chinese ) and One United People ( 全心全意 in Chinese ) .


Stefanie Zweig ( 19 September 1932 -- 25 April 2014 ) was a German Jewish writer and journalist .

Stefanie Zweig ( 19 September 1932 -- 25 April 2014 ) was a German writer .


Zweig died on 25 April 2014 after a short illness .

Zweig died after a short illness on 25 April 2014 in Frankfurt , Hesse , Germany .


Stefano Tacconi ( born 13 May 1957 in Perugia ) is an Italian association football player .

Stefano Tacconi ( born 13 May , 1957 ) is a former Italian football player .


Fernández is of Ukrainian , Polish , Russian and Spanish ( Galician ) origin .

Fernández is of Ukrainian and Spanish ( Galician ) origin .


Steffen Freund ( born 19 January 1970 ) is a former German professional football player .

Steffen Freund ( born 19 January , 1970 ) is a former German football player .


Halvor Bernt Stein Grieg Halvorsen ( 19 October 1909 -- 11 November 2013 ) was a Norwegian theatre actor .

Halvor Bernt Stein Grieg Halvorsen ( 19 October 1909 -- 11 November 2013 ) was a Norwegian stage actor .


Halvorsen died of natural causes on 11 November 2013 , three weeks after his 104th birthday .

Halvorsen died of natural causes on 11 November 2013 in his Oslo , Norway home . He died three weeks after his 104th birthday .


Stein is a municipality in the district of Rheinfelden in the canton of Aargau in Switzerland .

Stein is a municipality of the district of Rheinfelden in the canton of Aargau in Switzerland .


Steinhausen is a city in the canton of Zug in Switzerland .

Steinhausen is a municipality in the canton of Zug in Switzerland .


Steinway & Sons , also known as Steinway , is an American and German piano company , founded in 1853 in Manhattan , New York City by German immigrant Heinrich Engelhard Steinweg ( later known as Henry E. Steinway ) .

Steinway & Sons , also known as Steinway , is an American and German piano company . It was founded in 1853 in Manhattan , New York City by German immigrant Heinrich Engelhard Steinweg ( later known as Henry E. Steinway ) .


From 1855 to 1862 Steinway pianos received 35 gold medals .

From 1855 to 1862 Steinway pianos got 35 gold medals .


Steinway is a prominent piano company , known for making pianos of high quality and for its inventions within the area of piano development .

Steinway is a prominent piano company , known for making pianos of high quality and for its inventions within piano development .


One of the first was a gold medal won in 1855 -- two years after the company 's foundation -- at the American Institute Fair at the New York Crystal Palace .

One of the first was a gold medal won in 1855 -- two years after the company was founded -- at the American Institute Fair at the New York Crystal Palace .


Steinway has been granted 126 patents in piano making ; the first in 1857 .

Steinway has been granted 126 patents in piano making ; the first patent was granted in 1857 .


In addition to the flagship Steinway piano line , Steinway markets two less expensive brands of piano sold under the secondary brand names `` Boston '' and `` Essex '' .

In addition to the flagship Steinway piano line , Steinway markets two cheaper brands of piano . They are sold under the secondary brand names `` Boston '' and `` Essex '' .


Boston and Essex pianos are designed in the United States and produced in Asia at other piano manufacturers ' factories under the supervision of Steinway employees to utilize a lower cost of part production and labor .

Boston and Essex pianos are designed in the United States . To take advantage of lower costs of part production and labor , they are made in Asia by other piano makers under the supervision of Steinway employees .


The company 's share of the high-end grand piano market consistently exceeds 80 percent .

The company 's share of the high-end grand piano market is over 80 percent .


Stekene ( ) is a municipality located in the Belgian province of East Flanders .

Stekene is a municipality in the Belgian province of East Flanders .


Stella Nina McCartney , ( born 13 September 1971 ) is an English fashion designer .

Stella Nina McCartney , OBE ( born 13 September 1971 ) is an English fashion designer .


Stellan Bojerud ( 5 August 1944 -- 19 July 2015 ) was a Swedish politician , representing the Sweden Democrats ( SD ) .

Stellan Bojerud ( 5 August 1944 - 19 July 2015 ) was a Swedish politician . He represented the Sweden Democrats ( SD ) .


The couple have two sons together , Ossian ( b. 2009 ) and Kolbjörn ( b. 2012 ) .

They have two sons : Ossian ( b. 2009 ) and Kolbjörn ( b. 2012 ) .


He married My , a physician , in April 1975 and together they had six children : Alexander ( b. 1976 ) , Gustaf ( b. 1980 ) , Sam ( b. 1982 ) , Bill ( b. 1990 ) , Eija ( b. 1992 ) and Valter Skarsgård ( b. 1995 ) .

Skarsgård was married to My Skarsgård from 1975 until they divorced in 2007 . They had six children : Alexander ( b. 1976 ) , Gustaf ( b. 1980 ) , Sam ( b. 1982 ) , Bill ( b. 1990 ) , Eija ( b. 1992 ) and Valter ( b. 1995 ) .


Stellan John Skarsgård ( ; born 13 June 1951 ) is a Swedish actor .

Stellan John Skarsgård ( born June 13 , 1951 ) is a Swedish movie , television , stage , and voice actor .


The apparent color descriptions are what the observer would see if trying to describe the stars under a dark sky without aid to the eye , or with binoculars .

The `` apparent color '' descriptions are what the observer would see if trying to describe the stars under a dark sky without aid to the eye , or with binoculars .


The Steller 's sea cow ( `` Hydrodamalis gigas '' ) is an extinct herbivorous marine mammal .

Steller 's sea cow ( `` Hydrodamalis gigas '' ) is an extinct aquatic mammal .


The length of a stem should be that of an octave on the staff , going to either an octave higher or lower than the notehead , depending on which way the stem is pointing .

The length of a stem is usually that of an octave on the staff , going to either an octave higher or lower than the notehead , depending on which way the stem is pointing .


There is an exception to this rule : if a chord contains a second , the stem runs between the two notes with the higher being placed on the right of the stem and the lower on the left .

The exception to this rule is when a chord contains a second , in which case the stem runs between the two notes , the higher being placed on the left of the stem and the lower on the right .


Within one voice , the stems usually point down for notes on the middle line or higher , and up for those below .

For single-note melodies , the stems usually point down for notes on the middle line or higher , and up for those below .


Sten & Stanley is a dansband from Karlskoga , Sweden .

Sten & Stanley is a dansband from the town of Karlskoga in Sweden .


It is the largest shareholder in the club with about 11 % of the shares with the aim to increase the shareholding so that no individual ( s ) can wrest the control of the club away from its supporters .

It is the largest shareholder in the club with about 11 % of the shares with the aim to increase the shareholding so that no individual ( s ) can take control of the club away from its supporters .


Stenhousemuir F.C. Stenhousemuir FC is a Scottish football club located in Stenhousemuir .

Stenhousemuir F.C. Stenhousemuir FC is a Scottish football club from Stenhousemuir .


Stenhousemuir Supporters ' Trust is the official supporters ' club of Stenhousemuir FC .

Stenhousemuir Supporters ' Club is the official supporters ' club of Stenhousemuir FC .


The current Chairman of the Stenhousemuir Supporters Trust is Graeme Wallace who is also the stadium announcer at Ochilview .

The current Chairman of the Stenousemuir Supporters Trust is Graeme Wallace who is also the stadium announcer at Ochilview Current squad .


Stensele is a locality situated in Storuman Municipality , Västerbotten County , Sweden with 546 inhabitants in 2010 .

Stensele is a locality in Storuman Municipality in Västerbotten County , Sweden , In 2010 , 546 people lived there .


Stenstorp is a locality situated in Falköping Municipality , Västra Götaland County , Sweden .

Stenstorp is a locality in Falköping Municipality in Västra Götaland County in Sweden .


The district includes a large swath of rural and suburban territory southeast of Washington , D.C. .

The district includes a large area of rural and suburban territory southeast of Washington , D.C. .


Steny Hamilton Hoyer ( ; born June 14 , 1939 ) is the U.S. Representative for , serving since 1981 .

Steny Hamilton Hoyer ( born June 14 , 1939 ) is an American politician . Hoyer is the U.S. Representative for Maryland 's 5th congressional district , serving since 1981 .


Stephan Beckenbauer ( 1 December 1968 -- 31 July 2015 ) was a German footballer , the son of Franz Beckenbauer .

Stephan Beckenbauer ( 1 December 1968 -- 1 August 2015 ) was a German footballer , born in Munich . He was a son of Franz Beckenbauer .


Stephan Engels ( born 6 September 1960 in Niederkassel ) is a former German football player and manager .

Stephan Engels ( born 6 September , 1960 ) is a former German football player .


Four of the five galaxies in Stephan 's Quintet form a physical association , Hickson Compact Group 92 , and are involved in a cosmic dance that most likely will end with the galaxies merging .

Four of the five galaxies in Stephan 's Quintet form a physical association , Hickson Compact Group 92 . They are involved in a cosmic dance that will probably end with the galaxies merging .


Stephan 's Quintet in the constellation Pegasus is a visual grouping of five galaxies of which four form the first compact galaxy group ever discovered .

Stephan 's Quintet is in the constellation Pegasus . It is a visual grouping of five galaxies of which four are the first compact galaxy group ever discovered .


The brightest member of the visual grouping is NGC 7320 that is shown to have extensive H II regions , identified as red blobs , where active star formation is occurring .

The brightest member of the visual grouping is NGC 7320 . This has extensive H II regions , seen here as red blobs , where active star formation is occurring .


This same region is also detected in the faint glow of ionized atomic hydrogen seen in the visible part of the spectrum as the magnificent green arc in the picture to the right .

This same region also showed faint glow of ionized atomic hydrogen . You can see this in the visible part of the spectrum as the magnificent green-blue arc in the picture to the right .


Radio observations in the early 1970s revealed a mysterious filament of emission which lies in inter-galactic space between the galaxies in the group .

Radio observations in the early 1970s showed a mysterious emission from the inter-galactic space between the galaxies in the group .


Two space telescopes have recently provided new insight into the nature of the strange filament , which is now believed to be a giant intergalactic shock-wave ( similar to a sonic boom but traveling in intergalactic gas rather than air ) caused by one galaxy ( NGC 7318B ) falling into the center of the group at several millions of miles per hour .

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Hawking continued his writings for a popular audience , publishing `` The Universe in a Nutshell '' in 2001 , and `` A Briefer History of Time '' which he wrote in 2005 with Leonard Mlodinow to update his earlier works to make them accessible to a wider audience , and `` God Created the Integers '' , which appeared in 2006 .

Hawking continued his writings for a popular audience , publishing `` The Universe in a Nutshell '' in 2001 , [ 237 ] and `` A Briefer History of Time '' which he wrote in 2005 with Leonard Mlodinow to update his earlier works to make them accessible to a wider audience , and `` God Created the Integers '' , which appeared in 2006 .


Hawking accepted , and Bernard Carr travelled with them as the first of many students who fulfilled this role .

Hawking accepted , and Bernard Carr traveled with them as the first of many students who fulfilled this role .


[ 297 ] Motivated by the desire to increase public interest in spaceflight and to show the potential of people with disabilities , in 2007 he participated in zero-gravity flight in a `` Vomit Comet '' , courtesy of Zero Gravity Corporation , during which he experienced weightlessness eight times .


[ 191 ] Following a conference in Moscow in October 1981 , Hawking and Gary Gibbons organized a three-week Nuffield Workshop in the summer of 1982 on the Very Early Universe at Cambridge University , which focused mainly on inflation theory .


[ 203 ] Further work by Hawking in the area of arrows of time led to the 1985 publication of a paper theorising that if the no-boundary proposition were correct , then when the universe stopped expanding and eventually collapsed , time would run backwards .


[ 27 ] Hawking 's father wanted his son to attend the well-regarded Westminster School , but the 13-year-old Hawking was ill on the day of the scholarship examination .


[ 83 ] His disabilities meant that the responsibilities of home and family rested firmly on his wife 's increasingly overwhelmed shoulders , leaving him more time to think about physics .


As he had pneumonia in 2013 , he was advised not to have ice poured over him , but his children volunteered to accept the challenge on his behalf .

As he had had pneumonia in 2013 , he was advised not to have ice poured over him , but his children volunteered to accept the challenge on his behalf .


[ 158 ] To Hawking 's irritation , Jacob Bekenstein , a graduate student of John Wheeler , went further -- and ultimately correctly -- to apply thermodynamic concepts literally .


[ 23 ] Despite their families ' financial constraints , both parents attended the University of Oxford , where Frank studied medicine and Isobel , Philosophy , Politics and Economics .


[ 27 ] They lived a frugal existence in a large , cluttered , and poorly maintained house , and travelled in a converted London taxicab .


Hawking began his university education at University College , Oxford in October 1959 at the age of 17 .

Hawking began his university education at the University College , Oxford [ 1 ] in October 1959 at the age of 17 .


[ 68 ] Peter Guzzardi , his editor at Bantam , pushed him to explain his ideas clearly in non-technical language , a process that required multiple revisions from an increasingly irritated Hawking .


He worked with a friend on the faculty , Kip Thorne , and engaged him in a scientific wager about whether the dark star Cygnus X-1 was a black hole .

He worked with a friend on the faculty , Kip Thorne , [ 177 ] and engaged him in a scientific wager about whether the dark star Cygnus X-1 was a black hole .


[ 78 ] During their first years of marriage , Jane lived in London during the week as she completed her degree , and they travelled to the United States several times for conferences and physics-related visits .


[ 278 ] In an interview published in `` The Guardian '' , Hawking regarded the concept of Heaven as a myth , believing that there is `` no heaven or afterlife '' and that such a notion was a `` fairy story for people afraid of the dark '' .


[ 187 ] At the same time , he was also making a transition in his approach to physics , becoming more intuitive and speculative rather than insisting on mathematical proofs .


[ 226 ] In 1994 at Cambridge 's Newton Institute , Hawking and Penrose delivered a series of six lectures , which were published in 1996 as `` The Nature of Space and Time '' .


[ 63 ] Released from the need to use somebody to interpret his speech , Hawking commented that `` I can communicate better now than before I lost my voice . ''


[ 70 ] With this decline there is a risk of him developing locked-in syndrome , so Hawking is collaborating with researchers on systems that could translate Hawking 's brain patterns or facial expressions into switch activations .


[ 246 ] In a 2004 lecture in Dublin , he conceded his 1997 bet with Preskill , but described his own , somewhat controversial solution , to the information paradox problem , involving the possibility that black holes have more than one topology .


[ 159 ] [ 160 ] In the early 1970s , Hawking 's work with Carter , Werner Israel and David C. Robinson strongly supported Wheeler 's no-hair theorem that no matter what the original material from which a black hole is created it can be completely described by the properties of mass , electrical charge and rotation .


[ 126 ] For the first 18 months , he was bored and lonely : he was younger than many other students , and found the academic work `` ridiculously easy '' .


Hawking 's first year as a doctoral student was difficult .

Hawking 's first year as a doctoral student [ 2 ] was difficult .


[ 82 ] Hawking rarely discussed his illness and physical challenges , even -- in a precedent set during their courtship -- with Jane .


[ 147 ] Inspired by Roger Penrose 's theorem of a spacetime singularity in the centre of black holes , Hawking applied the same thinking to the entire universe , and during 1965 wrote his thesis on this topic .


[ 229 ] The same year , Thorne , Hawking and Preskill made another bet , this time concerning the black hole information paradox .


[ 20 ] Hawking had experienced increasing clumsiness during his final year at Oxford , including a fall on some stairs and difficulties when rowing .


[ 67 ] At this point , Hawking activated a switch using his hand and could produce up to 15 words a minute .


[ 239 ] Top-down cosmology posits that the present `` selects '' the past from a superposition of many possible histories .


[ 101 ] [ 207 ] Awards do not pay the bills , however , and motivated by the need to finance the children 's education and home expenses , in 1982 Hawking determined to write a popular book about the universe that would be accessible to the general public .


[ 40 ] As he slowly lost the ability to write , he developed compensatory visual methods , including seeing equations in terms of geometry .


[ 204 ] A paper by Don Page and independent calculations by Raymond Laflamme led Hawking to withdraw this concept .


[ 16 ] [ 17 ] His scientific works include a collaboration with Roger Penrose on gravitational singularity theorems in the framework of general relativity , and the theoretical prediction that black holes emit radiation , often called Hawking radiation .


[ 82 ] [ 185 ] His inaugural lecture as Lucasian Professor of Mathematics was titled : `` Is the end in sight for Theoretical Physics '' and proposed N = 8 Supergravity as the leading theory to solve many of the outstanding problems physicists were studying .


[ 263 ] Appropriately , given Hawking 's association with time , he unveiled the mechanical `` Chronophage '' ( or time-eating ) Corpus Clock at Corpus Christi College Cambridge in September 2008 .


[ 213 ] The book was published in April 1988 in the US and in June in the UK , and proved to be an extraordinary success , rising quickly to the top of bestseller lists in both countries and remaining there for months .


[ 200 ] Hawking did not rule out the existence of a Creator , asking in `` A Brief History of Time '' `` Is the unified theory so compelling that it brings about its own existence ? ''


[ 22 ] The two met shortly after the beginning of the Second World War at a medical research institute where she was working as a secretary and he as a medical researcher .


[ 227 ] In 1997 he conceded a 1991 public scientific wager made with Kip Thorne and John Preskill of Caltech .


[ 303 ] In August 2014 , Hawking accepted the Ice Bucket Challenge to promote ALS/MND awareness and raise contributions for research .


[ 290 ] In August 2014 , Hawking was one of 200 signatories to a letter opposing Scottish independence in the run-up to September 's referendum on that issue .


[ 244 ] For practical reasons related to his disability , Hawking increasingly travelled by private jet , and by 2011 that had become his only mode of international travel .


[ 202 ] In 2011 , when narrating the first episode of the American television series `` Curiosity '' on the Discovery Channel , Hawking declared : In September 2014 he joined Starmus Festival as keynote speaker and declared himself an atheist .


[ 119 ] With time , he began to show considerable aptitude for scientific subjects , and inspired by Tahta , decided to study mathematics at university .


[ 116 ] From 1958 , and with the help of the mathematics teacher Dikran Tahta , they built a computer from clock parts , an old telephone switchboard and other recycled components .


[ 129 ] A change occurred during his second and third year when , according to Berman , Hawking made more effort `` to be one of the boys '' .


[ 256 ] In 2002 , following a UK-wide vote , the BBC included him in their list of the 100 Greatest Britons .


Despite suggestions that he might leave the United Kingdom as a protest against public funding cuts to basic scientific research , Hawking has continued to work as director of research at the Cambridge University Department of Applied Mathematics and Theoretical Physics , and indicated in 2012 that he had no plans to retire .

Despite suggestions that he might leave the United Kingdom as a protest against public funding cuts to basic scientific research , [ 267 ] Hawking has continued to work as director of research at the Cambridge University Department of Applied Mathematics and Theoretical Physics , and indicated in 2012 that he had no plans to retire .


[ 151 ] [ 152 ] In 1970 they published a proof that if the universe obeys the general theory of relativity and fits any of the models of physical cosmology developed by Alexander Friedmann , then it must have begun as a singularity .


He obtained his PhD degree in cosmology in March 1966 , and his essay entitled `` Singularities and the Geometry of Space-Time '' shared top honours with one by Penrose to win that year 's prestigious Adams Prize .

[ 78 ] He obtained his PhD degree in cosmology in March 1966 , [ 149 ] and his essay entitled `` Singularities and the Geometry of Space-Time '' shared top honours with one by Penrose to win that year 's prestigious Adams Prize .


[ 134 ] [ 135 ] Hawking was concerned that he was viewed as a lazy and difficult student , so when asked at the oral to describe his future plans , he said , `` If you award me a First , I will go to Cambridge .


[ 212 ] One of the first messages Hawking produced with his speech-generating device was a request for his assistant to help him finish writing `` A Brief History of Time '' .


[ 34 ] [ 35 ] The problems worsened , and his speech became slightly slurred ; his family noticed the changes when he returned home for Christmas and medical investigations were begun .


[ 266 ] As required by Cambridge University regulations , Hawking retired as Lucasian Professor of Mathematics in 2009 .


[ 59 ] For his communication , Hawking initially raised his eyebrows to choose letters on a spelling card .


[ 270 ] He views spaceflight and the colonisation of space as necessary for the future of humanity .


[ 156 ] In 1970 , Hawking postulated what became known as the second law of black hole dynamics , that the event horizon of a black hole can never get smaller .


[ 178 ] Hawking acknowledged that he had lost the bet in 1990 , which was the first of several that he was to make with Thorne and others .


He was initially disappointed to find that he had been assigned Dennis William Sciama , one of the founders of modern cosmology , as a supervisor rather than noted astronomer Fred Hoyle , and he found his training in mathematics inadequate for work in general relativity and cosmology .

He was initially disappointed to find that he had been assigned Dennis William Sciama , one of the founders of modern cosmology , as a supervisor rather than noted astronomer Fred Hoyle , [ 139 ] [ 140 ] and he found his training in mathematics inadequate for work in general relativity and cosmology .


[ 54 ] During a visit to the European Organisation for Nuclear Research on the border of France and Switzerland in mid-1985 , Hawking contracted pneumonia , which in his condition was life-threatening ; he was so ill that Jane was asked if life support should be terminated .


[ 103 ] In 1999 Jane Hawking published a memoir , `` Music to Move the Stars '' , describing her marriage to Hawking and its breakdown .


[ 186 ] Hawking 's promotion coincided with a health crisis which led to Hawking accepting , albeit reluctantly , some nursing services at home .


[ 46 ] Hawking 's speech deteriorated , and by the late 1970s he could only be understood by his family and closest friends .


[ 87 ] Hawking returned to Cambridge in 1975 to a new home , a new job -- as reader .


The wager was an `` insurance policy '' against the proposition that black holes did not exist .

The wager was a surprising `` insurance policy '' against the proposition that black holes did not exist .


[ 208 ] [ 209 ] Instead of publishing with an academic press , he signed a contract with Bantam Books , a mass market publisher , and received a large advance for his book .


[ 133 ] [ 134 ] Anxious , he slept poorly the night before the examinations , and the final result was on the borderline between first - and second-class honours , making a `` viva '' ( oral examination ) necessary .


[ 41 ] [ 42 ] The physicist Werner Israel later compared the achievements to Mozart composing an entire symphony in his head .


[ 228 ] After discovering his concession might have been premature , a new , more refined , wager was made .


[ 52 ] In general , however , Hawking had ambivalent feelings about his role as a disability rights champion : while wanting to help others , he sought to detach himself from his illness and its challenges .


[ 189 ] [ 190 ] Cosmological inflation -- a theory proposing that following the Big Bang the universe initially expanded incredibly rapidly before settling down to a slower expansion -- was proposed by Alan Guth and also developed by Andrei Linde .


[ 249 ] As part of another longstanding scientific dispute , Hawking had emphatically argued , and bet , that the Higgs boson would never be found .


[ 197 ] The initial singularity of the classical Big Bang models was replaced with a region akin to the North Pole .


[ 18 ] [ 19 ] He is an Honorary Fellow of the Royal Society of Arts , a lifetime member of the Pontifical Academy of Sciences , and a recipient of the Presidential Medal of Freedom , the highest civilian award in the United States .


[ 163 ] Hawking 's first book , `` The Large Scale Structure of Space-Time , '' written with George Ellis , was published in 1973 .


[ 130 ] [ 131 ] The rowing trainer at the time noted that Hawking cultivated a daredevil image , steering his crew on risky courses that led to damaged boats .


[ 142 ] However , his disease progressed more slowly than doctors had predicted .


[ 97 ] [ 96 ] [ 98 ] In the late 1980s , Hawking had grown close to one of his nurses , Elaine Mason , to the dismay of some colleagues , caregivers and family members who were disturbed by her strength of personality and protectiveness .


Along with at the European Organisation for Nuclear Research ( CERN ) and Jim Hartle , from 2006 on Hawking developed a theory of `` top-down cosmology '' , which says that the universe had not one unique initial state but many different ones , and therefore that it is inappropriate to formulate a theory that predicts the universe 's current configuration from one particular initial state .

[ 238 ] Along with Thomas Hertog at the European Organisation for Nuclear Research ( CERN ) and Jim Hartle , from 2006 on Hawking developed a theory of `` top-down cosmology '' , which says that the universe had not one unique initial state but many different ones , and therefore that it is inappropriate to formulate a theory that predicts the universe 's current configuration from one particular initial state .


[ 165 ] [ 164 ] His work in this area was spurred by a visit to Moscow and discussions with Yakov Borisovich Zel ` dovich and Alexei Starobinsky , whose work showed that according to the uncertainty principle rotating black holes emit particles .


[ 247 ] [ 232 ] In the 2005 paper he published on the subject , he argued that the information paradox was explained by examining all the alternative histories of universes , with the information loss in those with black holes being cancelled out by those without .


A popular-level collection of essays , interviews and talk titled `` Black Holes and Baby Universes and Other Essays '' was published in 1993 and six-part television series `` Stephen Hawking 's Universe '' and companion book appeared in 1997 .

[ 233 ] A popular-level collection of essays , interviews and talk titled `` Black Holes and Baby Universes and Other Essays '' was published in 1993 [ 234 ] and six-part television series `` Stephen Hawking 's Universe '' and companion book appeared in 1997 .


[ 88 ] By December 1977 , Jane had met organist Jonathan Hellyer Jones when singing in a church choir .


[ 20 ] He now communicates using a single cheek muscle attached to a speech-generating device .


[ 104 ] After his second marriage , Hawking 's family felt excluded and marginalised from his life .


[ 202 ] In the same book he suggested the existence of God was unnecessary to explain the origin of the universe .


[ 94 ] By the 1980s , Hawking 's marriage had been strained for many years .


[ 74 ] He has increased breathing difficulties , requiring a ventilator at times and has been hospitalised several times .


[ 219 ] Hawking travelled extensively to promote his work , and enjoyed partying and dancing into the small hours .


Hawking suffers from a rare early-onset slow-progressing form of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis ( ALS ) , also known as motor neurone disease or Lou Gehrig 's disease , that has gradually paralysed him over the decades .

Hawking suffers from a rare early-onset slow-progressing form of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis ( ALS ) , also known as motor neurone disease or Lou Gehrig 's disease , that has gradually paralyzed him over the decades .


[ 27 ] In St Albans , the eight-year-old Hawking attended St Albans High School for Girls for a few months ; at that time , younger boys could attend one of the houses .


Spurred by a dispute with the university over who would pay for the ramp needed for him to enter his workplace , Hawking and his wife campaigned for improved access and support for those with disabilities in Cambridge , including adapted student housing at the university .

[ 49 ] Spurred by a dispute with the university over who would pay for the ramp needed for him to enter his workplace , Hawking and his wife campaigned for improved access and support for those with disabilities in Cambridge , [ 50 ] [ 51 ] including adapted student housing at the university .


[ 110 ] [ 96 ] Reflecting this happier period , a revised version of Jane 's book called `` Travelling to Infinity : My Life with Stephen '' appeared in 2007 .


[ 48 ] Hawking was a popular and witty colleague , but his illness , as well as his reputation for brashness and intelligence , distanced him from some .


[ 272 ] [ 273 ] Hawking has argued superintelligent artificial intelligence could be pivotal in steering humanity 's fate , stating that `` the potential benefits are huge ... Success in creating AI would be the biggest event in human history .


[ 68 ] Lectures were prepared in advance and were sent to the speech synthesiser in short sections to be delivered .


[ 38 ] [ 39 ] In the late 1960s , Hawking 's physical abilities declined : he began to use crutches and ceased lecturing regularly .


[ 220 ] Some colleagues were resentful of the attention Hawking received , feeling it was due to his disability .


[ 43 ] [ 44 ] Hawking was , however , fiercely independent and unwilling to accept help or make concessions for his disabilities .


[ 175 ] [ 176 ] Hawking was appointed to the Sherman Fairchild Distinguished visiting professorship at the California Institute of Technology ( Caltech ) in 1970 .


[ 145 ] [ 146 ] When Hawking began his graduate studies , there was much debate in the physics community about the prevailing theories of the creation of the universe : the Big Bang and the Steady State theories .


At the turn of the century , he and eleven other luminaries signed the `` Charter for the Third Millennium on Disability '' which called on governments to prevent disability and protect disability rights .

[ 294 ] At the turn of the century , he and eleven other luminaries signed the `` Charter for the Third Millennium on Disability '' which called on governments to prevent disability and protectdisability rights .


During one of Hawking 's father 's frequent absences working in Africa , the rest of the family spent four months in Majorca visiting his mother 's friend Beryl and her husband , the poet Robert Graves .

[ 30 ] [ 31 ] During one of Hawking 's father 's frequent absences working in Africa , [ 32 ] the rest of the family spent four months in Majorca visiting his mother 's friend Beryl and her husband , the poet Robert Graves .


[ 64 ] The voice he uses has an American accent and is no longer produced .


[ 255 ] The book was followed by sequels in 2009 and 2011 .


[ 230 ] [ 231 ] Thorne and Hawking argued that since general relativity made it impossible for black holes to radiate and lose information , the mass-energy and information carried by Hawking radiation must be `` new '' , and not from inside the black hole event horizon .


[ 123 ] He wanted Hawking to attend University College , Oxford , his own alma mater .


[ 143 ] [ 144 ] Hawking started developing a reputation for brilliance and brashness when he publicly challenged the work of Fred Hoyle and his student Jayant Narlikar at a lecture in June 1964 .


To Hawking 's annoyance , his much-checked calculations produced findings that contradicted his second law , which claimed black holes could never get smaller , and supported Bekenstein 's reasoning about their entropy .

[ 166 ] To Hawking 's annoyance , his much-checked calculations produced findings that contradicted his second law , which claimed black holes could never get smaller , [ 167 ] and supported Bekenstein 's reasoning about their entropy .


[ 250 ] The particle was proposed to exist as part of the Higgs field theory by Peter Higgs in 1964 .


[ 117 ] [ 118 ] Although at school he was known as `` Einstein '' , Hawking was not initially successful academically .


[ 301 ] In 2013 , the biographical documentary film `` Hawking '' , in which Hawking himself is featured , was released .


[ 105 ] [ 106 ] Police investigations took place , but were closed as Hawking refused to make a complaint .


[ 127 ] [ 128 ] His physics tutor , Robert Berman , later said , `` It was only necessary for him to know that something could be done , and he could do it without looking to see how other people did it . ''


[ 148 ] There were other positive developments : Hawking received a research fellowship at Gonville and Caius College .


The couple became engaged in October 1964 -- Hawking later said that the engagement gave him `` something to live for '' -- and the two were married on 14 July 1965 .

The couple became engaged in October 1964 [ 75 ] [ 76 ] -- Hawking later said that the engagement gave him `` something to live for '' [ 77 ] -- and the two were married on 14 July 1965 .


[ 245 ] By 2003 , consensus among physicists was growing that Hawking was wrong about the loss of information in a black hole .


[ 224 ] In 1989 , he was appointed Member of the Order of the Companions of Honour ( CH ) .


Hawking told Jane that he was leaving her for Mason and departed the family home in February 1990 .

[ 99 ] Hawking told Jane that he was leaving her for Mason [ 100 ] and departed the family home in February 1990 .


[ 126 ] Part of the transformation resulted from his decision to join the college Boat Club , where he coxed a rowing team .


[ 172 ] [ 173 ] [ 174 ] Hawking was elected a Fellow of the Royal Society ( FRS ) in 1974 , a few weeks after the announcement of Hawking radiation .


[ 134 ] [ 136 ] He was held in higher regard than he believed : as Berman commented , the examiners `` were intelligent enough to realise they were talking to someone far cleverer than most of themselves '' .


[ 53 ] His lack of engagement led to some criticism .


He required much persuasion to accept the use of a wheelchair at the end of the 1960s , but ultimately became notorious for the wildness of his wheelchair driving .

[ 46 ] He required much persuasion to accept the use of a wheelchair at the end of the 1960s , [ 47 ] but ultimately became notorious for the wildness of his wheelchair driving .


With James M. Bardeen and Brandon Carter , he proposed the four laws of black hole mechanics , drawing an analogy with thermodynamics .

[ 157 ] WithJames M. Bardeen and Brandon Carter , he proposed the four laws of black hole mechanics , drawing an analogy with thermodynamics .


[ 218 ] Success led to significant financial rewards , but also the challenges of celebrity status .


[ 161 ] [ 162 ] His essay titled `` Black Holes '' won the Gravity Research Foundation Award in January 1971 .


[ 36 ] [ 37 ] The diagnosis of motor neurone disease came when Hawking was 21 , in 1963 .


[ 188 ] In 1981 , he proposed that information in a black hole is irretrievably lost when a black hole evaporates .


[ 98 ] [ 105 ] For a period of about five years in the early 2000s , his family and staff became increasingly worried that he was being physically abused .


Honours continued to be awarded : in 1981 he was awarded the American Franklin Medal , and in 1982 made a Commander of the Order of the British Empire ( CBE ) .

[ 205 ] Honours continued to be awarded : in 1981 he was awarded the American Franklin Medal , [ 206 ] and in 1982 made a Commander of the Order of the British Empire ( CBE ) .


[ 201 ] In his early work , Hawking spoke of God in a metaphorical sense .


His results , which Hawking presented from 1974 , showed that black holes emit radiation , known today as Hawking radiation , which may continue until they exhaust their energy and evaporate .

[ 168 ] [ 166 ] His results , which Hawking presented from 1974 , showed that black holes emitradiation , known today as Hawking radiation , which may continue until they exhaust their energy and evaporate .


[ 85 ] [ 86 ] The family spent a generally happy and stimulating year in Pasadena .


[ 195 ] [ 196 ] He subsequently developed the research in collaboration with Jim Hartle , and in 1983 they published a model , known as the Hartle -- Hawking state .


After his divorce from Jane in 1995 , Hawking married Mason in September , declaring `` It 's wonderful -- I have married the woman I love . ''

[ 101 ] After his divorce from Jane in 1995 , Hawking married Mason in September , [ 102 ] [ 101 ] declaring `` It 's wonderful -- I have married the woman I love . ''


[ 231 ] [ 248 ] In January 2014 he called the alleged loss of information in black holes his `` biggest blunder '' .


[ 264 ] [ 265 ] During his career Hawking has supervised 39 successful PhD students .


[ 57 ] [ 58 ] Nurses were hired for the three shifts required to provide the round-the-clock support he required .


[ 153 ] [ 154 ] [ 155 ] In 1969 , Hawking accepted a specially created Fellowship for Distinction in Science to remain at Caius .


[ 120 ] [ 121 ] [ 122 ] Hawking 's father advised him to study medicine , concerned that there were few jobs for mathematics graduates .


[ 81 ] A third child , Timothy , was born in April 1979 .


[ 198 ] [ 199 ] Initially the no-boundary proposal predicted a closed universe which had implications about the existence of God .


[ 76 ] [ 82 ] In the late 1970s , Hawking was elected Lucasian Professor of Mathematics at the University of Cambridge .


Hawking gradually lost the use of his hand , and in 2005 he began to control his communication device with movements of his cheek muscles , with a rate of about one word per minute .

[ 65 ] Hawking gradually lost the use of his hand , and in 2005 he began to control his communication device with movements of his cheek muscles , [ 69 ] [ 70 ] [ 71 ] with a rate of about one word per minute .


Nimoy made the necessary contact , and Hawking played a holographic simulation of himself in an episode of '' '' in 1993 .

Nimoy made the necessary contact , and Hawking played a holographic simulation of himself in an episode of `` Star Trek : The Next Generation '' in 1993 .


[ 302 ] In September 2013 , he expressed support for the legalisation of assisted suicide for the terminally ill .


[ 274 ] [ 275 ] Hawking has argued that computer viruses should be considered a new form of life , and has stated that `` maybe it says something about human nature , that the only form of life we have created so far is purely destructive .


Hawking suffers from a rare early-onset , slow-progressing form of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis ( ALS ) , also known as motor neurone disease or Lou Gehrig 's disease , that has gradually paralysed him over the decades .

Hawking suffers from a rare early-onset , slow-progressing form of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis ( ALS ) , also known as motor neuron disease or Lou Gehrig 's disease , that has gradually paralyzed him over the decades .


Hawking quickly conceded that he had lost his bet and said that Higgs should win the Nobel Prize for Physics , which he did in 2013 .

Hawking quickly conceded that he had lost his bet [ 252 ] [ 253 ] and said that Higgs should win the Nobel Prize for Physics , [ 254 ] which he did in 2013 .


They lived in Highgate , but as London was being bombed in those years , Isobel went to Oxford to give birth in greater safety .

[ 22 ] [ 24 ] They lived in Highgate , but as London was being bombedin those years , Isobel went to Oxford to give birth in greater safety .


[ 89 ] [ 90 ] [ 91 ] According to Jane , her husband was accepting of the situation , stating `` he would not object so long as I continued to love him . ''


In 1975 , he was awarded both the Eddington Medal and the Pius XI Gold Medal , and in 1976 the Dannie Heineman Prize , the Maxwell Prize and the Hughes Medal .

[ 82 ] In 1975 , he was awarded both the Eddington Medal and the Pius XI Gold Medal , and in 1976 the Dannie Heineman Prize , theMaxwell Prize and the Hughes Medal .


Hawking appeared in documentaries entitled `` The Real Stephen Hawking '' ( 2001 ) , `` Stephen Hawking : Profile '' ( 2002 ) and `` Hawking '' ( 2013 ) , and the documentary series `` Stephen Hawking , Master of the Universe '' ( 2008 ) .

[ 309 ] Hawking appeared in documentaries entitled `` The Real Stephen Hawking '' ( 2001 ) , [ 296 ] `` Stephen Hawking : Profile '' ( 2002 ) [ 310 ] and `` Hawking '' ( 2013 ) , and the documentary series `` Stephen Hawking , Master of the Universe '' ( 2008 ) .


[ 65 ] [ 66 ] Despite the availability of other voices , Hawking has retained this original voice , saying that he prefers it and identifies with it .


Media attention was intense , and Newsweek magazine cover and a television special both described him as `` Master of the Universe '' .

[ 216 ] Media attention was intense , [ 217 ] and Newsweek magazine cover and a television special both described him as `` Master of the Universe '' .


Hawking has expressed concern that life on Earth is at risk from `` a sudden nuclear war , a genetically engineered virus or other dangers we have not yet thought of '' .

[ 269 ] Hawking has expressed concern that life on earth is at risk from `` a sudden nuclear war , a genetically engineered virus or other dangers we have not yet thought of '' .


[ 25 ] Hawking has two younger sisters , Philippa and Mary , and an adopted brother , Edward .


[ 179 ] Hawking has maintained ties to Caltech , spending a month there almost every year since this first visit .


[ 164 ] Beginning in 1973 , Hawking moved into the study of quantum gravity and quantum mechanics .


In St Albans , the family were considered highly intelligent and somewhat eccentric ; meals were often spent with each person silently reading a book .

[ 27 ] [ 28 ] In St Albans , the family were considered highly intelligent and somewhat eccentric ; [ 27 ] [ 29 ] meals were often spent with each person silently reading a book .


After being diagnosed with motor neurone disease , Hawking fell into a depression ; though his doctors advised that he continue with his studies , he felt there was little point .

[ 141 ] After being diagnosed with motor-neuron disease , Hawking fell into a depression ; though his doctors advised that he continue with his studies , he felt there was little point .


Hawking was awarded the Copley Medal from the Royal Society ( 2006 ) , the Presidential Medal of Freedom which is America 's highest civilian honour ( 2009 ) , and the Russian Special Fundamental Physics Prize ( 2013 ) .

Hawking was awarded the CopleyMedal from the Royal Society ( 2006 ) , [ 257 ] the Presidential Medal of Freedom which is America 's highest civilian honour ( 2009 ) , [ 258 ] [ 259 ] and the Russian Special Fundamental Physics Prize ( 2013 ) .


[ 55 ] [ 56 ] The National Health Service would pay for a nursing home , but Jane was determined that he would live at home .


[ 183 ] [ 184 ] Hawking was appointed a professor with a chair in gravitational physics in 1977 .


He received further academic recognition , including five further honorary degrees , the Gold Medal of the Royal Astronomical Society ( 1985 ) , the Paul Dirac Medal ( 1987 ) and , jointly with Penrose , the prestigious Wolf Prize ( 1988 ) .

[ 221 ] [ 222 ] He received further academic recognition , including five further honorary degrees , [ 218 ] the Gold Medal of the Royal Astronomical Society ( 1985 ) , [ 223 ] the Paul Dirac Medal ( 1987 ) [ 218 ] and , jointly with Penrose , the prestigious Wolf Prize ( 1988 ) .


[ 61 ] [ 62 ] The program was originally run on a desktop computer .


A positive consequence was that Hawking remained with a close group of friends with whom he enjoyed board games , the manufacture of fireworks , model aeroplanes and boats , and long discussions about Christianity and extrasensory perception .

[ 113 ] [ 114 ] A positive consequence was that Hawking remained with a close group of friends with whom he enjoyed board games , the manufacture of fireworks , model aeroplanes and boats , [ 115 ] and long discussions about Christianityand extrasensory perception .


In a method he uses to this day , Hawking could now simply press a switch to select phrases , words or letters from a bank of about 2,500 -- 3,000 that are scanned .

In a method he uses to this day , using a switch he selects phrases , words or letters from a bank of about 2,500 -- 3,000 that are scanned .


[ 270 ] [ 271 ] Hawking has stated that , given the vastness of the universe , aliens likely exist , but that contact with them should be avoided .


Stephen William Hawking born 8 January 1942 ) is an English theoretical physicist , cosmologist , author and Director of Research at the Centre for Theoretical Cosmology within the University of Cambridge .

Stephen William Hawking CH , CBE , FRS , FRSA ( i / ˈstiːvən ˈhɔːkɪŋ / ; born 8 January 1942 ) is a British theoretical physicist , cosmologist , author and Director of Research at the Centre for Theoretical Cosmology within the University of Cambridge .


Hawking has used his fame to advertise products , including a wheelchair , National Savings , British Telecom , Specsavers , Egg Banking and Go Compare .

[ 313 ] Hawking has used his fame to advertise products , including a wheelchair , [ 296 ] National Savings , [ 314 ] British Telecom , Specsavers , Egg Banking [ 315 ] and Go Compare .


[ 132 ] [ 130 ] Hawking has estimated that he studied about a thousand hours during his three years at Oxford .


Stephen McDannell Hillenburg ( born August 21 , 1961 ) is an American marine biologist , cartoonist , animator , director , producer , writer , and voice actor , who is best known for creating the Nickelodeon animated television series `` SpongeBob SquarePants '' .

Stephen McDannell Hillenburg ( born August 21 , 1961 ) is an American marine biologist , marine scientist , animator , writer , producer , actor , voice actor , and director . He is best known for creating the Nickelodeon animated series `` SpongeBob SquarePants '' .


Stephen J. Cannell Stephen Joseph Cannell ( ; February 5 , 1941 -- September 30 , 2010 ) was an American television producer , writer , novelist and occasional actor , and the founder of Cannell Entertainment ( formerly Stephen J. Cannell Productions ) and The Cannell Studios .

Stephen J. Cannell Stephen Joseph Cannell ( February 5 , 1941 -- September 30 , 2010 ) was an American television producer , writer , author , and occasional actor , and the founder of Stephen J. Cannell Productions .


Lee died of a heart attack in Los Angeles , California , aged 58 .

Lee died of a heart attack in Los Angeles , California , aged 56 .


Stephen Lee ( November 11 , 1955 -- August 14 , 2014 ) was an American actor from Englewood , New Jersey .

Stephen Lee ( November 11 , 1955 -- August 14 , 2014 ) was an American actor .


Stephen Lewis ( 17 December 1926 -- 12 August 2015 ) ( credited early in his career as Stephen Cato ) was an English actor , comedian , director , screenwriter , and playwright .

Stephen Lewis ( 17 December 1926 -- 12 August 2015 ) was an English actor , comedian , director , screenwriter , and playwright .


He is best known for his roles as Inspector Cyril `` Blakey '' Blake in the LWT sitcom and film versions of `` On the Buses '' , appearing for the length of the series , ( along with Bob Grant and Anna Karen ) , Clem `` Smiler '' Hemmingway in `` Last of the Summer Wine '' , and Harry Lambert in BBC Television 's `` Oh , Doctor Beeching ! ''

He was best known for his roles as Inspector Cyril `` Blakey '' Blake in the LWT sitcom `` On the Buses '' , Clem `` Smiler '' Hemmingway in `` Last of the Summer Wine '' , and Harry Lambert in BBC Television 's `` Oh , Doctor Beeching ! ''


Stephen Milburn Anderson ( March 13 , 1948 -- May 1 , 2015 ) was an American film director and writer who wrote and directed eight films .

Stephen Milburn Anderson ( 1947 -- May 1 , 2015 ) was an American movie director , producer and screenwriter . He wrote and directed eight movies .


Stephen Paulus ( August 24 , 1949 -- October 19 , 2014 ) was a Grammy nominated American composer , best known for his operas and choral music .

Stephen Paulus ( August 24 , 1949 -- October 19 , 2014 ) was an American composer . He was best known for his operas and choral music .


Paulus was born in Summit , New Jersey , but the family moved to Minnesota when he was two .

Paulus was born in Summit , New Jersey .


Stephen Robert Sutton , ( 16 December 1994 -- 14 May 2014 ) , was an English blogger and charity activist known for his blog `` Stephen 's Story '' and his fundraising efforts for the Teenage Cancer Trust charity for the aid of teenagers with cancer .

Stephen Sutton ( 16 December 1994 -- 14 May 2014 ) was a British blogger and charity activist . He is known for his blog `` Stephen 's Story '' and his fundraising efforts for the Teenage Cancer Trust charity for the aid of teenagers with cancer .


Stephens County is a county located in the U.S. state of Oklahoma .

Stephens County is a county in the U.S. state of Oklahoma .


The song features American singer Ciara and rapper Jermaine Dupri .

The song features singer Ciara and rapper Jermaine Dupri .


Steps are a British dance-pop group consisting of Claire Richards , Faye Tozer , Lisa Scott-Lee , Ian `` H '' Watkins and Lee Latchford-Evans .

The members of the quintet are Lee Latchford-Evans , Claire Richards , Lisa Scott-Lee , Faye Tozer and Ian `` H '' Watkins . Steps have released four albums .


`` Stereo Love '' is a 2009 song recorded by the Romanian musician Edward Maya with the Moldavian-Romanian musician Vika Jigulina , released as their debut single in late 2009 from Maya 's album `` The Stereo Love Show '' .

`` Stereo Love '' is a 2009 song recorded by Romanian musician Edward Maya featuring Vika Jigulina , released as his first single in late 2009 from his album `` The Stereo Love Show '' .


They are best known worldwide for their 1992 transatlantic Top 20 hit single , `` Connected '' .

They are best known worldwide for their 1992 top 20 single `` Connected '' .


Intuitively , then , the stereographic projection is a way of picturing the sphere as the plane , with some inevitable compromises .

Intuitively , the stereographic projection is a way of picturing a sphere as a plane , with some inevitable compromises .


In practice , the projection is carried out by computer or by hand using a special kind of graph paper called a stereographic net , shortened to stereonet or Wulff net .

In practice , the projection is carried out by computer or by hand using a special kind of graph paper called a stereonet or Wulff net .


The projection is defined on the entire sphere , except at one point : the projection point .

The projection is defined on the entire sphere , except for one point , called the `` projection point '' .


The first legal definition of sterling silver appeared in 1275 , when a statute of Edward I specified that 12 ounces of silver for coinage should contain 11 ounces pennyweights of silver and pennyweights of alloy , with 20 pennyweights to the Troy ounce .

The first legal definition of sterling silver appeared in 1275 . A statute of Edward I specified that 12 ounces of silver for coinage should contain 11 ounces 2 + pennyweights of silver and 17 + pennyweights of alloy , with 20 pennyweights to the Troy ounce .


Tiffany & Co. pitcher , c. 1871 Sterling silver is an alloy of silver containing 92.5 % by mass of silver and 7.5 % by mass of other metals , usually copper .


`` Fine silver '' , for example 99.9 % pure silver , is generally too soft for producing functional objects ; therefore , the silver is usually alloyed with copper to give it strength while preserving the ductility and appearance of the precious metal .

Pure silver , for example 99.9 % pure , is generally too soft for making objects for use . Therefore , the silver is usually alloyed with copper to give it strength while keeping the ductility and beauty of the precious metal .


The stern is the rear or aft part of a ship or boat .

The stern is the rear part of a ship or boat .


Only in mammals does the sternum take on the elongated , segmented form seen in humans .

Only in mammals does the sternum take on the longer form seen in humans .


The Steropodontidae was a family of monotremes that are known from fossils from the Early Cretaceous in Australia .

Steropodontidae was a family of monotremes that are known fossils from the Early Cretaceous in Australia .


Stetten is a municipality in the district of Baden in the canton of Aargau in Switzerland .

Stetten is a municipality of the district of Baden in the canton of Aargau in Switzerland .


Stettfurt is a municipality in the district of Frauenfeld in the canton of Thurgau in Switzerland .

Stettfurt is a municipality of the district of Frauenfeld in the canton of Thurgau in Switzerland .


Steubenville is a city in and the county seat of Jefferson County , Ohio , United States .

Steubenville is a city in Jefferson County in the state of Ohio in the United States .


It is home to Franciscan University of Steubenville and Eastern Gateway Community College ( formerly Jefferson Community College ) .

Franciscan University of Steubenville and Eastern Gateway Community College are located in the city .


A kveder from Setesdal , when performing stev , generally sings more slowly , than a kveder from Telemark .

A kveder from Setesdal , when performing stev , usually sings more slowly , than a kveder from Telemark .


One reason for this , may be that Setesdal stev are often more meditative ( or elegiac ) , in regard to the stev text .

One reason for this may be that the text of Setesdal stev are usually more meditative ( or elegiac ) .


He was a Democrat whereas his wife was a Republican .

He was a Democrat and his wife was a Republican .


In addition he starred as Brian Kelly in the 2004 thriller `` The Skulls III '' .

In addition , he starred as Brian Kelly in the 2004 thriller `` The Skulls III '' .


Braun 's credits include `` The Immortal '' , a TV show in which he and co-star Lorenzo Lamas hunted demons ; `` The Trip '' , an independent film about coming of age in the HIV era ; and `` Harold & Kumar Go to White Castle '' ( 2004 ) , a major motion picture release in which he plays the lead villain .

Braun 's credits include `` The Immortal '' , a TV series in which he and co-star Lorenzo Lamas hunted demons ; `` The Trip '' , an independent movie about coming of age in the HIV age ; and `` Harold & Kumar Go to White Castle '' ( 2004 ) , a major motion picture in which he plays the lead villain .


Braun was cast in a recurring guest role in The WB show `` Twins '' , as Jordan , the unrequited love interest of Mitchee Arnold , played by Sara Gilbert .

Braun was cast in a recurring guest role in The WB series `` Twins '' , as Jordan , the love interest of Mitchee Arnold , played by Sara Gilbert .


Buscemi married Jo Andres in 1987 ; they have one son .

Busemi has been married to Jo Andres since 1987 . They have a son , Lucian Buscemi .


Steven Vincent `` Steve '' Buscemi ( born December 13 , 1957 ) is an American actor , director , writer , and retired firefighter .

Steven Vincent Buscemi ( born December 13 , 1957 ) is an American actor .


In 2001 , he began working with `` Fox NASCAR '' as a pit reporter , and later became the host of Speed/Fox Sports 1 's studio show `` NASCAR Race Hub '' .

In 2001 , he began working with `` NASCAR on Fox '' as a pit reporter , and later became the host of Fox Sports 1 's studio show `` NASCAR Race Hub '' .


Steven John Carell ( ; born August 16 , 1962 ) is an American actor , comedian , director , producer and writer .

Steven John `` Steve '' Carell ( born August 16 , 1962 ) is an American actor , producer , writer and comedian .


Stephen Maynard `` Steve '' Clark ( 23 April 1960 -- 8 January 1991 ) was an English musician best known as the co-lead guitarist and a principal songwriter for the British hard rock band , Def Leppard , until his 1991 death from an overdose brought on by a combination of multiple prescription drugs and alcohol .

Stephen Maynard `` Steve '' Clark ( 23 April 1960 -- 8 January 1991 ) was an English singer-songwriter , musician and recording artist . He was best known co-lead guitarist and a main songwriter for the hard rock band Def Leppard from 1978 until his death .


`` Rolling Stone '' lists him 39th on their list of the 100 Greatest Guitarists of All Time .

`` Rolling Stone '' lists him 36th on their list of the 100 Greatest Guitarists of All Time .


Stephen J. `` Steve '' Ditko ( born November 2 , 1927 ) is an American comic book artist and writer best known as the artist and co-creator , with Stan Lee , of the Marvel Comics superhero Spider-Man , and as creator of the supernatural hero Doctor Strange .

Stephen J. `` Steve '' Ditko ( born November 2 , 1927 ) is an American comic book artist and writer . He is best known as the artist and co-creator , with Stan Lee , of the Marvel Comics heroes Spider-Man and Doctor Strange .


Stefan Hrymnak ( born March 3 , 1926 ) is a retired Canadian professional ice hockey player who played 18 games in the National Hockey League for the Chicago Black Hawks and Detroit Red Wings .

Steve Hrymnak ( born March 3 , 1926 in Port Arthur , Ontario ) is a retired Canadian professional ice hockey player . His career included playing 18 games in the National Hockey League for the Chicago Black Hawks and Detroit Red Wings .


In addition , he helped compose some of the music to the video game '' '' , and composed the theme music for BBC 's `` Seven Wonders of the Industrial World '' in 2003 .

He also helped compose some of the music to the video game '' '' , and composed the theme music for the BBC 's `` Seven Wonders of the Industrial World '' in 2003 .


Eugene Stephen `` Steve '' Jay ( born January 26 , 1951 ) is an American guitarist and bassist , best known for working with `` Weird Al '' Yankovic .

Stephen `` Steve '' Jay ( born January 26 , 1951 ) is a bassist best known for working with the singer-songwriter `` Weird Al '' Yankovic .


He holds a Masters in Music Composition and has presented master classes and clinics in China , Japan , Colombia , Barbados , Bahamas and Mexico .

He holds a Masters in Music Composition . Koven has presented master classes and clinics in China , Japan , Colombia , Barbados , Bahamas and Mexico .


In addition , Koven also teaches Music at Toronto 's Centennial College .


Steve Koven is a composer , performer , producer and educator .

Steve Koven is a composer , performer and educator .


As an educator , Steve has been teaching in the Faculty of Music at York University since 2003 , teaching Contemporary Improvisation and Jazz Piano .

As an educator , Koven has been teaching in the Faculty of Music at York University since 2003 . He teaches Contemporary Improvisation and Jazz Piano .


In 1993 Steve established the Steve Koven Trio .

In 1993 Steve started the Steve Koven Trio .


The two appeared together since appearing regularly on `` Tonight Starring Steve Allen '' in the mid-1950s until Gormé 's retirement in 2009 .

The two appeared together since appearing regularly on `` Tonight Starring Steve Allen '' in the mid-1950s until Gormé 's retirement .


Stephen Lillywhite , CBE ( born 15 March 1955 ) is an English six-time Grammy Award winning record producer .

Stephen Lillywhite , CBE ( born 15 March 1955 ) is an English five-time Grammy Award winning record producer .


Since he began his career in 1977 , Lillywhite has been credited on over 500 records and has collaborated with a variety of musicians including U2 , The Rolling Stones , Dave Matthews Band , Bruce Foxton ( of The Jam ) , Big Country , Peter Gabriel , Talking Heads , Morrissey , Thirty Seconds to Mars , The Killers , The Pogues , David Byrne , XTC , Siouxsie and the Banshees , Simple Minds , The Psychedelic Furs , Beady Eye , Phish , Counting Crows and Joan Armatrading .

He has worked with many other artists including The Rolling Stones , Dave Matthews Band , Bruce Foxton ( of The Jam ) , Big Country , Peter Gabriel , Talking Heads , Morrissey , Thirty Seconds to Mars , The Killers , The Pogues , David Byrne , XTC , Siouxsie and the Banshees , Simple Minds , The Psychedelic Furs , Beady Eye , Phish , Counting Crows and Joan Armatrading .


Then it gets real easy to write this stuff , because all you have to do is twist everything hard -- you twist the punch line , you twist the non sequitur so hard away from the things that set it up '' .

Then it gets real easy to write this stuff , because all you have to do is twist everything hard -- you twist the punch line , you twist the non sequitur so hard away from the things that set it up , that it 's easy ... and it 's thrilling . ''


McNair had two sons by Mechelle : Tyler and Trenton ; and two sons - Steve LaTreal McNair and Steven O'Brian Koran McNair ; - by two other women .

McNair had two sons by Mechelle : Steve LaTreal McNair , Steven O'Brian Koran McNair ; and two sons - Tyler and Trenton - by two other women .


Steven Rodney `` Steve '' McQueen ( born 9 October 1969 ) is a British film director , producer , screenwriter , and video artist .

Steven Rodney `` Steve '' McQueen , CBE ( born 9 October 1969 ) is a British movie director and artist .


`` Bear '' ( 1993 ) was McQueen 's first major film , presented at the Royal College of Art in London .

In 1993 his first major movie `` Bear '' was shown at the Royal College of Art in London .


Steve Passmore ( born January 29 , 1973 in Thunder Bay , Ontario ) is a former Canadian professional ice hockey goaltender .

Steve Passmore ( born January 29 , 1973 in Thunder Bay , Ontario ) is a Canadian retired professional ice hockey goaltender .


Stephen L. Reeves ( January 21 , 1926 -- May 1 , 2000 ) was an American bodybuilder and actor .

Stephen L. `` Steve '' Reeves ( 21 January 1926 - 1 May 2000 ) was an American bodybuilder and actor .


On January 25 , 2007 , Reich was named 2007 recipient of the Polar Music Prize with jazz saxophonist Sonny Rollins .

On January 25 , 2007 , Reich was named the 2007 recipient of the Polar Music Prize , together with jazz saxophonist Sonny Rollins .


The American composer and critic Kyle Gann has said Reich `` may ... be considered , by general acclamation , America 's greatest living composer '' .

The critic Kyle Gann has said Reich `` may ... be considered ... America 's greatest living composer . ''


In early April 2015 allegations of rape were made public in the Belgian media .

In early April of 2015 allegations of rape were made public in the Belgian media .


Stevaert was also elected to the Flemish parliament in 1995 and was re-elected in 1999 and 2004 .

Stevaert was in 1995 also elected to the Flemish parliament and was re-elected in 1999 and 2004 .


Steve Stevaert ( ; born Robert Stevaert ; 12 April 1954 -- 2 April 2015 ) was a Belgian politician of the Flemish Socialist Party : the SP.A .

Steve Stevaert ( ] ; born Robert Stevaert ] ; 12 April 1954 -- 2 April 2015 ) was a Belgian politician of the Flemish Socialist Party : the SP.A .


From the late 1970s he was also a nightclub host and promoter .

From the late 1970s he was also a very well known nightclub host and promoter .


He also appeared in the feature films `` The Campaign '' , `` The Guilt Trip '' , `` Seven Pounds '' , `` First Daughter '' , `` Disney 's The Kid '' , `` Pulse '' , `` Rendition '' and '' '' .

He also appeared in some movies `` The Campaign '' , `` The Guilt Trip '' , `` Seven Pounds '' , `` First Daughter '' , `` Disney 's The Kid '' , `` Pulse '' , `` Rendition '' and '' '' .


He has guest-starred in a number of television series including `` Major Crimes '' , `` Modern Family '' , `` How I Met Your Mother '' , `` Drake & Josh '' , `` ER '' , `` NYPD Blue '' , `` Sleeper Cell '' , `` Two and a Half Men '' , `` Prison Break '' , `` The West Wing '' , `` The Spoils of Babylon '' , `` The Spoils Before Dying '' and among other television series .

He has guest-starred in a number of television shows including `` Major Crimes '' , `` Modern Family '' , `` How I Met Your Mother '' , `` Drake & Josh '' , `` ER '' , `` NYPD Blue '' , `` Sleeper Cell '' , `` Two and a Half Men '' , `` Prison Break '' , `` The West Wing '' and other television series .


Stephen Wilson `` Steve '' Tom ( born September 20 , 1953 ) is an American actor .

Steve Tom ( born September 20 , 1953 ) is an American movie , and television actor .


Steve Viksten ( July 19 , 1960 -- June 23 , 2014 ) was an American television writer and voice actor who was best known for voicing the character Oskar Kokoshka on the Nickelodeon animated series `` Hey Arnold ! ''

Steve Viksten ( July 19 , 1960 -- June 23 , 2014 ) was an American television producer , writer and voice actor . He was best known for voicing the character Oskar Kokoshka ( and co-creating , writing and producing ) on the Nickelodeon animated series `` Hey Arnold ! ''


He also received honorary degrees from North Carolina State University and Nova Southeastern University , and the Telluride Tech Festival Award of Technology .

He also received an honorary degrees from North Carolina State University , Nova Southeastern University , and the Telluride Tech Festival Award of Technology .


In September 2000 , Wozniak was inducted into the National Inventors Hall of Fame , and in 2001 he was awarded the 7th Annual Heinz Award for Technology , the Economy and Employment .

In September 2000 , Wozniak was inducted into the National Inventors Hall of Fame . In 2001 he was awarded the 7th Annual Heinz Award for Technology , the Economy and Employment .


In May 2011 , Wozniak received an honorary Doctor of Engineering degree from Michigan State University .

In May 2011 , Michigan State University gave Wozniak an honorary Doctor of Engineering degree .


In 1985 , Wozniak received the National Medal of Technology ( with Steve Jobs ) from US President Ronald Reagan .

In 1985 , US President Ronald Reagan presented Wozniak ( with Steve Jobs ) the National Medal of Technology .


Stephen Gregory Yzerman ( ; born May 9 , 1965 ) is a retired Canadian professional ice hockey player and current general manager of the Tampa Bay Lightning of the National Hockey League ( NHL ) .

Stephen Gregory `` Steve '' Yzerman ( born May 9 , 1965 ) is a Canadian retired professional ice hockey centre and current general manager of the Tampa Bay Lightning of the National Hockey League .


Yzerman spent his entire NHL playing career with the Detroit Red Wings and is a member of the Hockey Hall of Fame .

Yzerman played his entire National Hockey League ( NHL ) career with the Detroit Red Wings and is a member of the Hockey Hall of Fame .


Steven Adler ( born Michael Coletti ; January 22 , 1965 ) is an American musician .

Steven Adler ( born Michael Coletti , January 22 , 1965 ) is an American musician .