A fair crack of the whip

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Composer and pianist Percy Grainger led an extremely unusual life. His music gained instant popular success, and some of his tunes are still very well known today, even if he is not instantly associated with them. However, he was much more than merely a popular musician. He experimented with whole-tone scales in his music from an early age, and showed great open-mindedness throughout the rest of his life. His music now seems set to undergo a revival in popularity. Chandos has recorded all his output, while a feature film based on his life will be released in 1999.

Influence, Composers, Grainger, Percy

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When a whip is taking a whipping

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Richard Ryder, 43, is a farmer's son from Suffolk who became Government Chief Whip. He studied history at Magdalene College, Cambridge University, England and was Margaret Thatcher's Political Secretary from 1975-1981. In 1983 he became MP (Member of Parliament) for Mid Norfolk. He supported Mr Major's election to party leader and was Economic Secretary for two years when Mr Major was Chancellor. He is blamed for the sacking of Nicholas Winterton and Sir John Wheeler.

Political activity, Biography, Politicians, Ryder, Richard

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Whipping up a classic British storm on screen

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Extensive use has been made of special effects for the film 'The Avengers.' Director Jeremiah Chechik worked with the Computer Film Co, Cinesite and the Magic Camera Co, three of the leading special effects houses in the UK. More than 40 shots are involved in one of the longest effects sequences in the film, in which a swarm of remote controlled Bee-copters attacks the main characters. This sequence took five months to complete.

Motion picture & video production, Motion Picture Production, Motion Picture and Video Production, Methods, Movie production, Special effects (Performing arts), The Avengers (Motion picture)

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