- published: 13 Oct 2015
- views: 229041
Wicker is hard woven fiber formed into a rigid material, usually used for baskets or furniture. Wicker is often made of material of plant origin, but plastic fibers are also used.
Materials used can be any part of a plant, such as the cores of cane or rattan stalks, or whole thicknesses of plants, as with willow switches. Other popular materials include reed and bamboo.
Often a frame is made of stiffer materials, after which more pliant material is used to fill in the frame. Wicker is light yet sturdy, making it suitable for furniture that will be moved often. It is often used for porch and patio furniture.
Wicker furniture has been documented as far back as ancient Egypt, that was considered to be one of the ideal elements of modern outdoor furniture. It was the first natural material to be used for furniture, starting out as baskets and chairs. The history of wicker furniture was revealed when archaeologists discovered dozens of wicker furniture items made from reed and swamp grasses (Saunders 1990) while working to uncover the civilizations of the Pharaohs.
Martha Stewart (née Kostyra; August 3, 1941) is an American business magnate, author, magazine publisher, and television personality. As founder of Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia, she has gained success through a variety of business ventures, encompassing publishing, broadcasting, merchandising, and electronic commerce. She has written numerous bestselling books, is the publisher of the Martha Stewart Living magazine, and her syndicated talk show, Martha, is broadcast throughout the world.
In 2004, Stewart was entangled in the ImClone insider trading affair and there was speculation that the incident would effectively be the end of her media empire. She began a comeback campaign in 2005 and her company returned to profitability in 2006. Stewart rejoined the board of directors of Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia in 2011 and became chairman of her namesake company again in 2012.
Martha Stewart was born in Jersey City, New Jersey to middle-class Polish American parents, Edward "Eddie" Kostyra (c. 1912 – 1979) and Jadwiga Martha Ruszkowski Kostyra (b. September 16, 1914, Buffalo, New York – d. November 16, 2007, Norwalk, Connecticut). She lived in Jersey City until the age of 3, when her family moved to Nutley. She was raised in Nutley along with her five siblings. She took the name "Grace" for her confirmation name before graduating from Nutley High School.
Sir Christopher Frank Carandini Lee, CBE, CStJ (born 27 May 1922) is an English actor and musician. Lee initially portrayed villains and became famous for his role as Count Dracula in a string of Hammer Horror films. Other notable roles include Francisco Scaramanga in the James Bond film The Man with the Golden Gun (1974), Saruman in The Lord of the Rings film trilogy (2001–2003), and Count Dooku in the final two films of the Star Wars prequel trilogy (2002, 2005). He has collaborated with director Tim Burton in five films, most recently with Dark Shadows (2012).
Lee considers his most important role to be his portrayal of Pakistan's founder Muhammad Ali Jinnah in the biopic Jinnah (1998); however, he considers his best role to be that of Lord Summerisle in the British cult classic The Wicker Man (1973), which he also believes to be his best film. Lee is well known for his deep, strong voice and imposing height. He has performed roles in 275 films since 1946 making him the Guinness World Record holder for most film acting roles ever. He was knighted for services to drama and charity in 2009, and received the BAFTA Fellowship in 2011.
Actors: Ralph Lliteras (producer), Jeremy London (director), Lucy Doty (producer), Marguerite Lliteras (producer), William Morgan Sheppard (actor), Jeremy London (producer), Mindy Robinson (actress), Jake Busey (actor), William McNamara (actor), Eric Roberts (actor), Dante Basco (actor), Jeremy London (actor), C. Thomas Howell (actor), Lucy Doty (miscellaneous crew), Paul G. Volk (editor),
Plot: The Devil's Dozen is a supernatural horror/thriller where twelve strangers find themselves in a life or death game where sins are judged and every choice a testament to their character. The innocent must strive to maintain their integrity, while the guilty can only hope their deaths lead to the truly innocent walking out alive.
Genres: Horror, Mystery, Thriller,Actors: Mike Nawrocki (actor), Mike Nawrocki (actor), John Wahba (actor), Phil Vischer (actor), Mike Nawrocki (actor), Mike Nawrocki (actor), Phil Vischer (actor), Mike Nawrocki (actor), Mike Nawrocki (actor), Phil Vischer (actor), Phil Vischer (actor), Phil Vischer (actor), Phil Vischer (actor), Phil Vischer (actor), Tim Hodge (writer),
Genres: Animation,Actors: Breven Angaelica Warren (actress), Joel Wear (editor), Joel Wear (producer), Joel Wear (writer), Joel Wear (director), Braman Ariana Warren (actress), Kyra Walters (actress), Heather Davis (actress), Alison Hatten (producer), Errin Larson (actress), Errin Larson (actress), Alison Vaughn (actress),
Plot: The film follows a teenager (Kate) who is struggling with the loss of her father and the mental separation between her and her mother. The only one who seems to understand this girl is her friend who she knows only as miss wicker. Her mother is afraid of Wicker because of her involvement with magic and dark arts. Wicker is the only one Kate can turn to, but is Wicker really such a good friend
Genres: Short, Thriller,Actors: Peter Firth (actor), Nicholas Bell (actor), Jay Ferguson (composer), Carolina Häggström (miscellaneous crew), Joel Goodman (editor), Brian Burgess (producer), Charlie O'Connell (actor), Kimberley Davies (actress), Elaine Crowther (miscellaneous crew), Lucky Grills (actor), Gabrielle Fitzpatrick (actress), Bennett Cohen (producer), Bennett Cohen (writer), Bennett Cohen (writer), Lorraine Senna (director),
Genres: Action, Fantasy, Romance,Actors: Peter Firth (actor), Nicholas Bell (actor), Jay Ferguson (composer), Carolina Häggström (miscellaneous crew), Joel Goodman (editor), Brian Burgess (producer), Charlie O'Connell (actor), Kimberley Davies (actress), Elaine Crowther (miscellaneous crew), Lucky Grills (actor), Gabrielle Fitzpatrick (actress), Bennett Cohen (producer), Bennett Cohen (writer), Bennett Cohen (writer), Lorraine Senna (director),
Genres: Action, Fantasy, Romance,Actors: Edgar Barrier (actor), Marshall Bradford (actor), Chet Brandenburg (actor), Harry Carey Jr. (actor), Lane Chandler (actor), Joe Devlin (actor), John Dierkes (actor), Dan Duryea (actor), Frank Ellis (actor), Charles Evans (actor), Byron Foulger (actor), Roy Gordon (actor), William Haade (actor), Alan Hale Jr. (actor), Morris Ankrum (actor),
Plot: Dan Ballard, a respected citizen in the western town of Silver Lode, has his wedding interrupted by four men led by Ned McCarthy, an old acquaintance who, as a US Marshal, arrests Ballard for the murder of his brother and the theft of $20,000. Ballard seeks to stall McCarthy while tracking down evidence that will prove his innocence: but the townspeople's loyalty to him gradually begins to waver under McCarthy's accusations.
Keywords: ambush, attempted-rape, bank-account, banker, bartender, bride, brother, california, casino, dance-hallActors: Torin Thatcher (actor), Oswald Mitchell (director), Henry B. Longhurst (actor), Oswald Mitchell (writer), Harry Terry (actor), Dennis Wyndham (actor), Con West (writer), Daniel Birt (editor), Patrick Ludlow (actor), F.W. Baker (producer), Arthur Lucan (actor), Kitty McShane (actress), Cynthia Stock (actress), Kenneth Henry (actor), Rex Alderman (actor),
Genres: Comedy,