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Peace is between different social groups and characterized by lack of violence or conflict behaviors, and the freedom from fear of violence. Commonly understood as the absence of hostility and retribution, peace also suggests sincere attempts at reconciliation, the existence of healthy or newly healed interpersonal or international relationships, prosperity in matters of social or economic welfare, the establishment of equality, and a working political order that serves the true global interests.
The term 'peace' originates most recently from the Anglo-French pes, and the Old French pais, meaning "peace, reconciliation, silence, agreement" (11th century). But, Pes itself comes from the Latin pax, meaning "peace, compact, agreement, treaty of peace, tranquility, absence of hostility, harmony." The English word came into use in various personal greetings from c.1300 as a translation of the Hebrew word shalom, which, according to Jewish theology, comes from a Hebrew verb meaning 'to restore'. Although 'peace' is the usual translation, however, it is an incomplete one, because 'shalom,' which is also cognate with the Arabic salaam, has multiple other meanings in addition to peace, including justice, good health, safety, well-being, prosperity, equity, security, good fortune, and friendliness. At a personal level, peaceful behaviors are kind, considerate, respectful, just, and tolerant of others' beliefs and behaviors — tending to manifest goodwill.
Music is an art form and cultural activity whose medium is sound and silence. The common elements of music are pitch (which governs melody and harmony), rhythm (and its associated concepts tempo, meter, and articulation), dynamics (loudness and softness), and the sonic qualities of timbre and texture (which are sometimes termed the "color" of a musical sound). Different styles or types of music may emphasize, de-emphasize or omit some of these elements. Music is performed with a vast range of instruments and with vocal techniques ranging from singing to rapping, and there are solely instrumental pieces, solely vocal pieces and pieces that combine singing and instruments. The word derives from Greek μουσική (mousike; "art of the Muses"). In its most general form, the activities describing music as an art form include the production of works of music (songs, tunes, symphonies, and so on), the criticism of music, the study of the history of music, and the aesthetic examination of music. Ancient Greek and Indian philosophers defined music as tones ordered horizontally as melodies and vertically as harmonies. Common sayings such as "the harmony of the spheres" and "it is music to my ears" point to the notion that music is often ordered and pleasant to listen to. However, 20th-century composer John Cage thought that any sound can be music, saying, for example, "There is no noise, only sound."
"Happy Xmas (War Is Over)" is a traditional song with lyrics by John Lennon and Yoko Ono, released in 1971 as a single by John & Yoko/Plastic Ono Band with the Harlem Community Choir. The lyrics are set to the traditional English ballad "Skewball". It was the seventh single release by Lennon outside of his work with the Beatles. The song reached number 4 in the UK, where its release was delayed until November 1972, and has periodically reemerged on the UK Singles Chart, most notably after Lennon's death in 1980, at which point it peaked at number 2. Also a protest song against the Vietnam War, "Happy Xmas (War Is Over)" has since become a Christmas standard, frequently covered by other artists, appearing on compilation albums of seasonal music, and named in polls as a holiday favourite.
"Happy Xmas (War Is Over)" was the culmination of more than two years of peace activism undertaken by John Lennon and Yoko Ono that began with the bed-ins they convened in March and May 1969, the first of which took place during their honeymoon. The song's direct antecedent was an international multimedia campaign launched by the couple in December 1969 – at the height of the counterculture movement and its protests against America's involvement in the Vietnam War – that primarily consisted of renting billboard space in 12 major cities around the world for the display of black-and-white posters that declared "WAR IS OVER! If You Want It – Happy Christmas from John & Yoko". Although this particular slogan had previously appeared in the 1968 anti-war songs "The War Is Over" by Phil Ochs and "The Unknown Soldier" by the Doors (which features the refrain "The war is over"), its subsequent use by Lennon and Ono may just be coincidental; there is no evidence to confirm whether or not they were acquainted with these earlier works.
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Actors: Hector Machado (writer), Hector Machado (producer), Hector Machado (director), Carlos Pina (actor), Joseph Rene Herrera (actor), Nicolas Wachter (editor), Nicolas Wachter (producer), Ashtyn Sonner (actor), Rhett James (actor), Kimberly Machado (producer), Timo Hernandez IV (actor), Mike Pena (actor), Jordan Marett (actor), Mary Lou Hernandez (actor),
Genres: Drama, Short,Actors: Phil Morris (actor), Chip Sickler (actor), Antoinette Peragine (actress), Allie Smith (actress), Hunter Fite (actor), Jen Hogan (actress), Jay Coughlin (actor), Jason Romaine (actor), Jonathan Peragine (editor), Jonathan Peragine (producer), Jonathan Peragine (director), Heidi Mages (actress), Gene Zalutsky (actor), Emmanuel Nelson (actor), Garth Nelson (actor),
Genres: Drama, Fantasy, Short,Actors: Julia Faye West (actress), Joshua Bevier (actor), Mike Stanley (actor), Darrell Mapson (actor), Brandon Gibson (actor), Annabella Gutman (actress), Joan Marlowe (actress), Tony Tarantino (actor), James Hergott (producer), James Hergott (writer), James Hergott (director), James Hergott (actor), Allie Moss (actress), James Hergott (editor), Katie Soo (actress),
Genres: Comedy, Drama,Actors: Chi Fai Chan (actor), Carina Lau (actress), Qi Shu (actress), Jing Wong (producer), Jing Wong (writer), Jing Wong (director), Marco Mak (editor), Mark Cheng (actor), Matt Chow (actor), Leon Lai (actor), Lik-Chi Lee (actor), Takako Matsu (actress), Takako Matsu (actress), Mark Lui (composer), Mark Lui (actor),
Genres: Comedy, Romance,Actors: Rei Sakuma (actress), Yûko Mizutani (actress), Tesshô Genda (actor), Osamu Saka (actor), Nozomu Sasaki (actor), Toshihiko Seki (actor), Kenji Utsumi (actor), Akio Ôtsuka (actor), Peter Marinker (actor), Mika Doi (actress), Masashi Ebara (actor), Shô Aikawa (writer), Mikio Terashima (actor), Hidenari Ugaki (actor), Kôichi Kitamura (actor),
Plot: In the late twentieth century, the Secret Security Force was formed to stop the actions of the communist terrorist group known as the Red May. Angel, a beautiful, yet cold woman, has recently joined the small anti-terrorist group. But her first mission will be a true test of skill, for members of the Red May are being found dead, murdered by gruesome methods. Who is causing these murders? And why?
Keywords: anime, police, terrorismActors: Rei Sakuma (actress), Yûko Mizutani (actress), Tesshô Genda (actor), Osamu Saka (actor), Nozomu Sasaki (actor), Toshihiko Seki (actor), Kenji Utsumi (actor), Akio Ôtsuka (actor), Peter Marinker (actor), Mika Doi (actress), Masashi Ebara (actor), Shô Aikawa (writer), Mikio Terashima (actor), Hidenari Ugaki (actor), Kôichi Kitamura (actor),
Plot: In the late twentieth century, the Secret Security Force was formed to stop the actions of the communist terrorist group known as the Red May. Angel, a beautiful, yet cold woman, has recently joined the small anti-terrorist group. But her first mission will be a true test of skill, for members of the Red May are being found dead, murdered by gruesome methods. Who is causing these murders? And why?
Keywords: anime, police, terrorismActors: John Carl Buechler (actor), J.A.C. Redford (composer), Christopher Mitchum (actor), Cliff Emmich (actor), Sherry Jackson (actress), Murray MacLeod (composer), Les Lannom (actor), Bert Hinchman (actor), William Watson (actor), Stephen Snyder (actor), Sondra Theodore (actress), Richard Taylor (writer), Carla Barnett (actress), Richard Cosentino (actor), Sonny Vest (producer),
Plot: Lonigan and his partner Tony, two drug dealers, shoot two cops who attempt to set them up, and run away with a million bucks and the drugs, which they stash in a red Corvette Stingray in a used car lot. When they attempt to recover their stash with their leader, Abigail, they find out that two happy-go-lucky dudes, Elmo and Al, have bought the car. They quickly pursue the two along with the police who think that the car's new owners are the criminals.
Keywords: automobile, automobile-chase, corvette, escape, gun, independent-film, money, nun, nunsploitation, shootingActors: Heinrich Himmler (actor), Ralph Bakshi (director), Adolf Hitler (actor), Ralph Bakshi (producer), Ralph Bakshi (actor), Ralph Bakshi (actor), Ralph Bakshi (writer), Peter Hobbs (actor), Bob Holt (actor), Susan Tyrrell (actress), David Proval (actor), Mark Hamill (actor), Susan Anton (actress), Susan Anton (actress), Richard Romanus (actor),
Plot: In a post apocalyptic future that appears as a blend of World War II Europe and J.R.R. Tolkien's Middle-earth, a pint-size wizard named Avatar must save the world from a band of fascist mutants controlled by his evil twin brother, Blackwolf, who likes to confuse enemy armies by projecting films of Adolf Hitler speeches during attacks. Painted live-action footage of advancing Nazi armies contrasts with Saturday-morning-cartoon-style animation of fairies and elves as Avatar travels through various magical and radioactive realms on his quest. Aiding him are the beautiful Fairy princess Elinore, hot-blooded warrior elf Weehawk, and Peace, a misunderstood robot rebelling against his Blackwolf-controlled programming. A bizarre and psychedelic meditation on magic vs. technology, this ultimate futuristic fantastic epic cult film still finds an audience on college campuses and will prove quite rewarding to viewers in the right frame of mind.
Keywords: 2d-animation, anti-nazi, anti-technology, assassin, assassination-plot, blood-spatter, comic-relief, critically-acclaimed, cult-director, cult-filmI can't pray for the rains to stop
the winds to subside
But I can pray for peace
I won't ask that the mountains
be removed for me
I will pray for peace
Chorus:
Peace, peace flow over me
Peace, peace fill my soul
Peace, peace give me victory
With God's peace
I no longer fear those storms
Verse
I don't know all the answers
to all the trials I faced
but I can pray for peace
And I may have to walk blindly
trusting in my savior's grace
that I will pray for peace
Chorus
Ending:
Peace, peace give me victory
With God's peace
I no longer fear those storms