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Singen
Singen from the Hohentwiel
Singen
Location of the town of Singen within Konstanz district Error: image is invalid or non-existent
Coordinates	47°45′46″N 8°50′24″E / 47.76278°N 8.84°E / 47.76278; 8.84Coordinates: 47°45′46″N 8°50′24″E / 47.76278°N 8.84°E / 47.76278; 8.84
Administration
Country	Germany
State	Baden-Württemberg
Admin. region	Freiburg
District	Konstanz
Town subdivisions	7
Mayor	Oliver Ehret (CDU)
Basic statistics
Area	61.75 km2 (23.84 sq mi)
Elevation	429 m  (1408 ft)
Population	45,826 (31 December 2010)[1]
- Density	742 /km2 (1,922 /sq mi)
Other information
Time zone	CET/CEST (UTC+1/+2)
Licence plate	KN
Postal code	78224
Area code	07731
Website	www.singen.de

Singen is an industrial city in the very south of Baden-Württemberg in southern Germany and just north of the German-Swiss border.

Location[link]

Singen is an industrial city situated in the very south of Baden-Württemberg in Germany close to Lake Constance just north of the German-Swiss border and is the most important city in the Hegau area.

Landmarks[link]

Hohentwiel

The most famous landmark of Singen is Hohentwiel, a volcanic stub on which there are the ruins of a fortress destroyed by French troops during the Napoleonic Wars. Further sights in Singen are the Geographic Museum and the local Saint Martin's Church with its Gothic tower (77 metres).

World War 2 'Singen route'[link]

Singen is notable in military history for the Singen route in World War II. This route into Switzerland was discovered by Dutch naval lieutenant Hans Larive in 1940 on his first escape attempt from an Oflag (prisoner's camp for officers) in Soest. After being captured at the Swiss border near Singen, the interrogating Gestapo officer was so confident the war would soon be won by Germany that he told Larive the safe way across the border. Larive did not forget and many prisoners later escaped using this route - that included Larive himself, Francis Steinmetz, Anthony Luteyn, Airey Neave, Pat Reid and Howard Wardle in their escapes from Colditz Castle when Colditz was used in the war as Oflag IV-C.^[2]

References[link]

External links[link]

• Official Singen Website

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Sarah Engels (born October 15, 1992 in Cologne, North Rhine-Westphalia)^[1] is a German singer. She currently resides in Hürth, North Rhine-Westphalia with her family.^[1] She is best known for participating in season 8 of Deutschland sucht den Superstar, where she was eliminated from the Top 10,^[2][3] only to return two shows later and eventually become the runner-up.

Deutschland sucht den Superstar[link]

Engels also participated in season 7 of Deutschland sucht den Superstar but was eliminated during the recall after her duet with Eugen Flittner.^[1] In season 8, she was eliminated in the first Live Show.^[4] Later on, she was asked to come back because RTL chief Tom Sänger (not the voters!) had eliminated Nina Richel from the show, allegedly for health reasons.^[5]

Pietro Lombardi's brother posted a semi-nude picture of Engels after she had used Pietro's mobile phone to talk to girls.^[6] After hearing about what Sarah had done, Lombardi's brother Marco, who wasn't too happy about her actions, decided to take "revenge" by sharing this semi-nude picture of Engels.^[6] According to him, "Everyone knows how cheap Sarah Engels is. (She) is sneaky, a lying horse-faced ghit."^[6]

By performance[link]

Discography[link]

Albums[link]

Singles[link]

Personal life[link]

Engels is engaged to Pietro Lombardi.^[7]

External links[link]

• Sarah Engels Blog (DE, EN)
• Sarah Engels article in PlusPedia (DE)
• voice factory Homepage (DE)
• Website

References[link]

Nathaniel Dwayne Hale (August 19, 1969 – March 15, 2011), better known by his stage name Nate Dogg, was an American musician. He is noted for his membership of rap trio 213 and his solo career in which he collaborated with Dr. Dre, Eminem, Warren G, Tupac Shakur and Snoop Dogg on many hit releases. Nate Dogg released three solo albums, G-Funk Classics, Vol. 1 & 2 in 1998, Music and Me in 2001 and Nate Dogg in 2008.

Nate Dogg died in 2011 in Long Beach, California of complications from multiple strokes.^[3]

Early life[link]

Nate Dogg was born in Clarksdale, Mississippi. He moved to Long Beach, California when he was 14 following his parents' divorce. He was the friend and partner in the rap game with rappers Snoop Dogg, Warren G, RBX, Daz Dillinger and was the cousin of Butch Cassidy and Lil' ½ Dead. He began singing as a child in the New Hope Baptist Church in Long Beach and Life Line Baptist Church in Clarksdale, Mississippi where his father Daniel Lee Hale was pastor. At the age of 16 he dropped out of high school in Long Beach and left home to join the United States Marine Corps,^[4] serving for three years.

Career[link]

Early career with 213[link]

In 1990, Nate Dogg and Snoop Dogg,^[5] and their friend Warren G, formed a rap trio called 213. 213 recorded their first demo in the back of the famed V.I.P. record store in Long Beach, the demo was later heard by Dr. Dre at a house party and he was instantly hooked on the soulful voice of Nate.^[6]

Solo career[link]

Nate Dogg made his debut on The Chronic. Singing in what later become his trademark style, he was well-received by fans and critics alike, and would go on to sign with Death Row Records in 1993. Nate Dogg was also featured on Mista Grimm's "Indosmoke" with Warren G. Then in 1994 he produced his first hit single "Regulate" with Warren G. Nate Dogg was also featured in many Tupac releases, including his collaboration record Thug Life: Volume I. Then in 1998 after a tumultuous time at Death Row Records he released another album. The double album was titled G-Funk Classics Vol. 1 & 2 and was followed up in late 2001 with Music & Me on Elektra Records. Music & Me peaked at number three on the Billboard hip-hop charts in 2001.^[7] After a number of delays and an original release date of April 2004, his self-titled album was released under the Affiliated Entertainment Group on June 3, 2008.^{[citation needed]}

Television appearances[link]

In 2002, Nate Dogg and Isaiah Mendez appeared on a celebrity episode of the Weakest Link, making it to the last three players before being eliminated by Xzibit and Young MC.^[8]

Collaborations with other artists[link]

Nate found success, not only in solo projects, but in collaborations with other hip-hop artists. In the 2000s, Nate's high-ranking collaborative singles, according to Rolling Stone, includes Dr. Dre's "The Next Episode," Mos Def's "Oh No," Fabolous' "Can't Deny It," Ludacris' "Area Codes," 50 Cent's "21 Questions," Mark Ronson's "Ooh Wee," Houston's "I Like That," Eminem's "'Till I Collapse" and "Shake That", and Mobb Deep's "Have a Party."^[9]

Legal issues[link]

In the early 1990s, Hale was charged with two separate robberies, Check Changers robbery in 1991 and robbery of a San Pedro Taco Bell in 1994.^[10][11] He faced a maximum of nearly eleven years in prison,^[12] but he was subsequently acquitted of both charges.^[11][12]

In 1996, Hale was convicted of a drug-related offense in Los Angeles County.^[13]

On June 17, 2000, Hale was alleged to have kidnapped and assaulted his former girlfriend and set her mother's car on fire in Lakewood. He was arrested by a SWAT team at his home in Pomona. He was accused of kidnapping, domestic violence, making terrorist threats and arson.^[14] He spent a night in the Twin Towers Correctional Facility in Los Angeles before he was released on a $1 million bail.^[15] These charges were later dismissed, but Hale faced jail time for a new charge, illegal possession of a firearm by felon. An unmarked firearm was found in his home during the June 17 arrest.^[13] Hale pleaded no contest to the misdemeanor charge, and was sentenced to probation of three years and ordered to pay a $1,000 fine.^[16]

On April 12, 2002, Hale was stopped by Arizona Department of Public Safety officers outside of Kingman, Arizona while traveling on a tour bus. He was arrested and charged with firearms-related and drug-related offenses after two pistols and four ounces of cannabis were found. Hale was booked on Mohave County Jail and subsequently released on a $3,500 bond.^[17] Weapon charges against him were dropped as an exchange to guilty plea to drug possession charge. Hale was subsequently sentenced to probation and community service. He was also ordered to attend drug counseling sessions in May 2002.^[18]

In 2006, Hale was charged with misdemeanor aggravated trespassing, telephone harassment, battery assault, dissuading a witness from reporting a crime and violation of a restraining order. In March 2008, Hale pleaded guilty to trespassing and battery and was ordered to complete a domestic violence treatment program, probation of three years, and was stripped of gun ownership rights for the next ten years.^[19]

In July 2008, Hale was charged with two felony criminal threats after allegedly sending threatening emails to his estranged wife,^[20] and one count of stalking after allegedly chasing her by car on Interstate 405 in previous month.^[21] Hale initially pleaded not guilty to these charges,^[21] which were eventually dropped in April 2009, because the alleged victim did not contact prosecutors in the case.^[20]

Additionally, Hale has a conviction of driving under the influence.^[21]

Strokes and death[link]

On December 19, 2007, Nate Dogg suffered a stroke, according to a coordinator for his recently formed gospel choir, Innate Praise.^[22] Reports had circulated that Nate Dogg had been admitted to Pomona Valley Hospital Medical Center in Pomona, California after suffering a heart attack. Erica Beckwith, however, confirmed to MTV News that Nate Dogg was released on December 26 after being treated for a stroke and was admitted to a medical rehabilitation facility to assist him in his recovery. On January 18, 2008, it was officially reported that the stroke had rendered the left side of his body paralyzed. Doctors believed there would be a full recovery, and his voice was not affected. In September 2008, he suffered a second stroke.^[23] Nate Dogg died March 15, 2011 in Long Beach, California. On March 17, his attorney Mark Geragos confirmed that the cause of the death was from complications of multiple strokes.^[3]

Discography[link]

• G-Funk Classics, Vol. 1 & 2 (1998)
• Music and Me (2001)
• Nate Dogg (2008)

Filmography[link]

• The Transporter song "I Got Love" (2002)
• Doggy Fizzle Televizzle as singer of the theme song for the sketch "The Braided Bunch" (2002–2003)
• Head of State as himself (also singer/composer of theme song) (2003)
• Need For Speed: Underground song "Keep it Comin"
• The Boondocks (2008)

Awards and nominations[link]

During his career, Nate Dogg was nominated for four Grammy Awards.

References[link]

External links[link]

Biography portal

• Nate Dogg at MTV
• Nate Dogg at the Internet Movie Database

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"Run to the Hills" was Iron Maiden's sixth single and the first from their 1982 album The Number of the Beast. It was written by Steve Harris, the band's bassist and founding member, and remains one of their most popular songs, with VH1 ranking it No. 27 on their list of the 40 Greatest Metal Songs^[1] and No. 14 on their list of the Greatest Hard Rock Songs.^[2] The guitar solo is played by Dave Murray.

Themes[link]

The song documents the conflict that occurred between European settlers in the New World and Native American tribes during the days of colonisation and later westward expansion.^[3][4] The song is written from both perspectives,^[5] covering the Natives' viewpoint in the first verse and the Europeans in the rest of the song.^[6]

Original 1982 release[link]

The song was released as a single on 12 February 1982 as a prelude to the album,^[7] making it Iron Maiden's debut release with new vocalist Bruce Dickinson. "Total Eclipse" was selected as the single's B-side over the song "Gangland", which in turn would appear on the initial version of the album.^[8] The band later regretted this decision, with Steve Harris commenting, "We chose the wrong track as the B-side. I think if "Total Eclipse" had been on the album instead of "Gangland", it would have been far better."^[8] The song was added to the The Number of the Beast album when it was remastered in 1998.

It is the second of three single covers featuring Derek Riggs' depiction of Satan, which debuted on "Purgatory" and later appeared on "The Number of the Beast" covers. According to Riggs, the idea behind the original "Run to the Hills" cover was based around the idea of a "power struggle in hell", in which the band's mascot, Eddie, battles Satan with a tomahawk (referencing the song's subject matter).^[9]

Other releases[link]

In 1985, a live version of "Run to the Hills", taken from Live After Death, was released as the band's thirteenth single, along with live versions of "Phantom of the Opera" and "Losfer Words (Big 'Orra)" as its the B-sides. According to Riggs, he was asked to paint a cover illustration both "Run to the Hills" and "Phantom of the Opera" and so the artwork depicts Eddie as the phantom in a hilly landscape.^[10]

Following former drummer Clive Burr's announcement that he was suffering from multiple sclerosis, "Run to the Hills" was released again in 2002 to raise money for the newly established Clive Burr MS Trust Fund.^[11] Two variations were issued, the original studio version and a live version taken from the Rock in Rio concert, with different B-sides.^[12]

Appearances in media[link]

An all-star cover version of the song is found on the tribute album Numbers from the Beast, featuring Robin McAuley on vocals, Michael Schenker and Pete Fletcher on guitars, Tony Franklin on bass and Brian Tichy (Derek Sherinian, B'z) on drums.^[13][14] The all-female tribute band The Iron Maidens recorded the song on their self-titled debut album.^[15] Former Babes in Toyland singer and guitarist Kat Bjelland's Katastrophy Wife covered the song in their Heart On EP in 2007.^[16] The song was covered in 2008 by Sign on the tribute CD Maiden Heaven: A Tribute to Iron Maiden released by Kerrang! magazine.^[17] The Swedish lounge metal band Hellsongs included a cover version on their 2008 album Hymns in the Key of 666.^[18] In 2009, the eventual Swedish Idol 2009 series winner Erik Grönwall sang it during the live shows and released it as a single in the same year, peaking at No. 23 in the Swedish Singles Chart.^[19] Progressive metal band Dream Theater covered a live version of the song, along with the entire The Number Of The Beast album, as an "official bootleg".^[20]

The song is also featured in the soundtracks of several video games, including SSX On Tour as the title's main theme,^[21] and GTA IV: The Lost and Damned.^[22] In addition, a cover version is featured in Rock Band, in which it received an 'Impossible' difficulty rating,^[23] while the original version was made available via download in June 2009.^[24]

Track listing[link]

1982 7" single (UK: EMI 5263, UK: EMIP 5263 [picture disc], Germany: EMI 1A 006-07604, Netherlands: EMI 1A 006-07604)

1. "Run to the Hills" (Steve Harris) – 3:50
2. "Total Eclipse" (Clive Burr, Harris, Dave Murray) – 4:28

1982 12" maxi (Europe: EMI 1C K 052-07 604 Z)

1. "Run to the Hills" (Harris) – 3:51
2. "Total Eclipse" (Burr, Harris, Murray) – 4:24

1985 7" single (UK: EMI EMI 5542)

1. "Run to the Hills" (live - Long Beach Arena, Long Beach, California 14-17 March 1985) (Harris) – 3:54
2. "Phantom of the Opera" (live - Hammersmith Odeon, London 8-12 October 1984) (Harris) – 7:20

1985 12" single (UK: EMI 12EMI 5542, UK: 12EMIP 5542 [picture disc])

1. "Run to the Hills" (live - Long Beach Arena, L.A. 14-17 March 1985) (Harris) – 3:54
2. "Phantom of the Opera" (live - Hammersmith Odeon, London 8-12 October 1984) (Harris) – 7:20
3. "Losfer Words (Big 'Orra)" (live - Hammersmith Odeon, London 8-12 October 1984) (Harris) – 4:14

2002 7" limited single (Europe: EMI EM 612)

1. "Run to the Hills" (Harris) – 3:50
2. "Total Eclipse" (live - Hammersmith Odeon, London 20 March 1982) (Burr, Harris, Murray) – 4:28

2002 CD single

Part I (UK: EMI CDEM 612/7243 5 50623 0 7)

This version contains the studio version of the song "Run to the Hills", while the B-sides were recorded live at the Reading Festival on 28 August 1982. It also includes the Camp Chaos version of the "Run to the Hills" music video.^[12]

1. "Run to the Hills" (Harris) – 3:50
2. "22 Acacia Avenue" (live - Reading Festival, Little Johns Farm, England 28 August 1982) (Harris, Adrian Smith) – 6:33
3. "The Prisoner" (live - Reading Festival, Little Johns Farm, England 28 August 1982) (Harris, Smith) – 5:55
4. "Run to the Hills" (Camp Chaos video) (Harris)

Part II (UK: EMI CDEM 612/7243 5 50623 0 7)

This version contains a live version of the song taken from the Rock in Rio live album, while the B-sides were recorded at the Hammersmith Odeon, London on 20 March 1982. The live video is also from the Rock in Rio concert.^[12]

1. "Run to the Hills" (live - Rio de Janeiro, Brazil 19 January 2001) (Harris) – 4:59
2. "Children of the Damned" (live - Hammersmith Odeon, London 20 March 1982) (Smith, Harris) – 4:32
3. "Total Eclipse" (live - Hammersmith Odeon, London 20 March 1982) (Burr, Harris, Murray) – 3:57
4. "Run to the Hills" (live video)

Personnel[link]

1982 studio and live recordings

• Bruce Dickinson – lead vocals
• Steve Harris – bass, backing vocals
• Dave Murray – lead & rhythm guitar
• Adrian Smith – lead & rhythm guitar, backing vocals
• Clive Burr – drums

1985 live recordings

• Bruce Dickinson – lead vocals
• Steve Harris – bass, backing vocals
• Dave Murray – lead & rhythm guitar
• Adrian Smith – lead & rhythm guitar, backing vocals
• Nicko McBrain - drums

2001 live recording

• Bruce Dickinson – lead vocals
• Steve Harris – bass, backing vocals
• Dave Murray – lead & rhythm guitar
• Adrian Smith – lead & rhythm guitar, backing vocals
• Janick Gers - lead & rhythm guitar
• Nicko McBrain - drums

Chart performance[link]

Notes[link]

1. ^ Re-release of all four singles as part of The First Ten Years box set. Exceeded the length limit of the UK Singles chart.

Notes[link]