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Komiksový vesmír ztratil svého Stvořitele, fanoušci oplakávají Stana Leeho – Deník N. Bombastické titulky mají málokdy pravdu.

Komiksový vesmír ztratil svého Stvořitele, fanoušci oplakávají Stana Leeho – Deník N

Náš nelže. 12. listopadu 2018 zemřel Stan Lee, který v jediné osobě zahrnoval nejen superhrdinský komiks, jak jej dnes známe, ale také téměř 80 let komiksových dějin, na kterých se aktivně podílel. Lee začal v komiksové branži pracovat už v roce 1939 a později ji celou změnil. Arsenal. Arsenal. Arsenal. Arsenal. Arsenal. In my own words. Arseblog News - the Arsenal news site. Wenger - Herbert Chapman smiled at me today. Arsenal. Arsenal. Huddersfield 0-1 Arsenal: Wenger’s remarkable human adventure comes to a close. Arsenal. 22 years at Arsenal – Arsene Wenger’s best quotes. Arsenal. Arsenal. Arsenal. Arsene Wenger’s final London Colney press conference – full transcript. Arseblog News - the Arsenal news site. Arsene Wenger says his final game in charge of Arsenal proved to be a magical day, all the more so because the sun was shining. The Frenchman celebrated his 22-year tenure as the Gunners manager with a 5-0 victory against Burnley played out in front of a packed Emirates crowd including number of his former players.

“It’s a great day and a fantastic, magical day because on top of that we had fantastic weather,” he told Arsenal.com after his emotional on-pitch presentation. “Everything went well and I will never forget that.” A brace from Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang and strikes from Alex Lacazette, Alex Iwobi and Sead Kolasinac ensure Arsenal will finish sixth in the Premier League with two games remaining. “We played the game we wanted to play and I would like to thank everybody,” reacted Wenger. “Today was absolutely magic. He continued: “At the moment, I’m trying not to get emotional at all.

“You can only be grateful. “As I said in my interview, I’m a fan. Arsenal 5-0 Burnley. Wenger’s speech in the post-match lap of appreciation. Arseblog ... an Arsenal blog. Arsene Wenger’s last home game in charge will be emotional. Arsene Who? What Wenger means to My Generation. Dein: Wenger will have no shortage of offers. Ferguson happy for great rival Wenger. Arsene Wenger – a trip down memory lane. Full transcript: Arsene Wenger on West Ham, his departure & what lies ahead. Arsenal's Bob Wilson reduced to tears following Wenger's resignation.

Arsenal great Bob Wilson broke down in tears as he revealed Arsene Wenger helped him and his wife cope with the tragic loss of their daughter by talking about 'the human spirit'.

Arsenal's Bob Wilson reduced to tears following Wenger's resignation

Wenger sent shock waves through the footballing world on Friday when he announced he will end his 22-year reign as Arsenal manager at the end of this season. And former Gunners shotstopper, Wilson - who made 234 appearances for Arsenal between the sticks before working as an unpaid goalkeeping coach under Wenger - labelled him 'one of the three greatest men I have ever met in my life' as he paid an emotional tribute to the 'human being' and manager. Bob Wilson struggled to hold back the tears as he paid tribute to the departing Arsene Wenger 'I'm in shock,' Wilson told BBC Radio 5 Live. 'I only heard one minute ago, I had hoped he would go after winning the cup final last year which was three cup finals in four years and 10 trophies in 20 years. The time is right to say goodbye, but Wenger’s legacy will endure.

Gazidis on Wenger – Press conference – ‘Thank you… to a great man and a great manager’ Gazidis on Wenger – Interview – 'The thank you will be very deep and profound' Merci Arsène. Ester Ledecka, the snowboarder who won super-G skiing gold. Každá sezona stála tři miliony. Teď je ale Ester ”fungující podnik”, který si na sebe vydělá sám, říká Ledecký. Byť by nejraději své dvaadvacetileté dceři a české olympijské naději dál na kopci vozil náhradní prkno a pláštěnku, postupně se z Janka Ledeckého stal hlavně fanoušek.

Každá sezona stála tři miliony. Teď je ale Ester ”fungující podnik”, který si na sebe vydělá sám, říká Ledecký

V rozhovoru pro HN vzpomíná, kolik energie, času a peněz ho Esteřina rozjíždějící se kariéra kdysi stála. "Talent je deset procent úspěchu, u Ester jde o obrovskou vůli a jedinečnou povahu," říká. Lehce skepticky komentuje i to, jak bude na olympiádě nejspíš všechno fungovat a co pro Ester a další sportovce tato akce znamená. Sám Ledecký se na hry těší tak trochu zdrženlivě. Obrovsky pyšný otec je ale stoprocentně. HN: Už máte z nervozity před olympijskými závody Ester ukousané nehty? Ne, nejsem nervózní. Je ale třeba si uvědomit, že na olympiádě jsou sportovci a sport až na úplně posledním místě. HN: Co máte na mysli těmi nefér podmínkami? Janek Ledecký (55) Crosby a spol.: Co dokázal Jágr, se vymyká. Každou středu během sezony 2017-18 vám NHL.com/cs přináší rozhovory s hokejisty v rubrice Prolomený led.

Crosby a spol.: Co dokázal Jágr, se vymyká

Jagr's work ethic, NHL career was epic. If this is it, if this really is the end of Jaromir Jagr's NHL career, it's oddly appropriate for one of the greatest players of all time -- struggling with the Calgary Flames at age 45, returning to play for the team he owns in his hometown of Kladno, Czech Republic.

Jagr's work ethic, NHL career was epic

Jagr will be remembered for more than his 1,921 points, second to Wayne Gretzky's 2,857 in a century of NHL history; or his 766 goals, third to Gretzky's 894 and Gordie Howe's 801; or his five scoring titles or his MVP season or his two Stanley Cup championships. [RELATED: Jagr: 100 Greatest NHL Players | Jagr assigned to HC Kladno | Jagr's career stats] He will be remembered for requesting the key to the practice rink, skating while others slept at night, working out with weighted vests after games.

He will be remembered for quotes like the one he gave Dec. 23, 2016, after he reached 1,888 points and passed Mark Messier for second in scoring with an assist for the Florida Panthers in a 3-1 loss to the Boston Bruins. Pause. Jagr's offensive production places him among greats in NHL history. With forward Jaromir Jagr being assigned by the Calgary Flames to Kladno in the Czech Republic on Monday and the 45-year-old forward possibly having played his final NHL game, it would mark the end of one of the longest and most productive careers in League history, with heights that no player may reach again.

Jagr's offensive production places him among greats in NHL history

According to the underlying numbers, Jagr is best known for being one of the most accomplished goal-scorers in history, his tremendous peak in the late 1990s, and his incredible longevity. Here are five interesting stats about his remarkable career. [RELATED: Jagr assigned to Czech Republic | Facts and Figures | 100 Greatest Players ] Era-adjusted goals Jagr has scored 766 goals in the NHL, which ranks third behind Wayne Gretzky (894) and Gordie Howe (801).

Jagr facts and figures. Jaromir Jagr was assigned by the Calgary Flames to Kladno of the Czech Republic on Monday.

Jagr facts and figures

If this is the end of his time in the NHL, the 45-year-old forward, who signed a one-year contract on Oct. 4, has compiled one of the best resumes the League has seen. Wayne Gretzky (2,857) is the lone NHL player who has more points than Jagr's 1,921. Jagr is also third behind Gordie Howe (1,767) and Mark Messier (1,756) in games played (1,733), and third in goals (766) behind Gretzky (894) and Howe (801). Here are some facts and figures associated with Jagr:

Jagr's greatest NHL moments. The career of Jaromir Jagr is filled with amazing moments and unbelievable accolades.

Jagr's greatest NHL moments

Jagr, 45, was assigned by the Calgary Flames to Kladno of the Czech Republic on Monday, a move that could spell the end of his NHL career. If it does, he will have few peers in the League record book. Jagr had seven points (one goal, six assists) in 22 games for the Flames after signing a one-year, $1 million contract as an unrestricted free agent on Oct. 4. Voted one of the 100 Greatest NHL Players presented by Molson Canadian, Jagr has played 1,733 NHL games, 34 behind Gordie Howe (1,767) for first in League history. NHL Network: Jagr Retrospective. Dolores O'Riordan - remembering The Cranberries' early days. Dolores O'Riordan: Music was the story of her life and final consolation for the bereaved - Limerick Leader.

SHE was a skinny, plucky girl from Ballybricken in County Limerick who went out into world, armed only with her voice and talent, and took it by storm.

Dolores O'Riordan: Music was the story of her life and final consolation for the bereaved - Limerick Leader

And the world loved her right back. But on Tuesday, Dolores came home to Ballybricken for the last time, and the place that had nurtured her and given her roots, folded her back into itself for safekeeping. Forever. Dolores O'Riordan Provided the Soundtrack for My Life. Cathy Halloran: Dolores O'Riordan's life and legacy. Limerick's Live95FM On Air. Limerick's Live95FM On Air. Limerick's Live95FM On Air. Limerick's Live95FM On Air. The Cranberries: five of Dolores O’Riordan's best performances. Dreams “I want more, impossible to ignore”: call it a self-fulfilling prophecy.

The Cranberries: five of Dolores O’Riordan's best performances

When the Cranberries released Dreams in September 1992, hardly anyone paid attention. This came after three years of trying to get the band off the ground, marred by disagreeable managers and working with ill-matched producers. Still, the Irish group kept the faith, eventually recording their debut album, Everybody Else Is Doing It, So Why Can’t We? , with Stephen Street, and supporting Suede on a 1993 tour of the US. Linger In an interview with the Guardian last year, O’Riordan admitted that their first proper hit single – reaching Number 14 in the UK, and 8 in the US – was about her first kiss.

Zombie Anyone who had the Cranberries down as dreamy purveyors of teenage longing had a shock coming to them when they heard Zombie, the lead single from their second album, 1994’s No Need to Argue. WATCH: 'Her talent was worth its weight in gold' - Dolores O'Riordan's funeral takes place in Limerick - Photo 1 of 6 - Limerick Leader. THE funeral of rock star Dolores O’Riordan has taken place in her native Limerick this Tuesday morning. The Cranberries star was laid to rest in her native Ballybricken after a Requiem Mass at St Ailbes’ Church, which started at 11.30am. Family friend, Canon Liam McNamara was the chief celebrant of the Mass, which was concelebrated by parish priest Fr James Walton, Archbishop of Cashel and Emly Kieran O’Reilly, and Archbishop Emeritus Dermot Clifford.

The Mass opened with a recording of Dolores performing Ave Maria with Pavarotti in 1995. The Funeral Mass starts with a poignant clip of Dolores O’Riordan famously singing Ave Maria with Pavarotti #RIPDoloresORiordan pic.twitter.com/nuQuHnAFYb — Limerick Leader (@Limerick_Leader) January 23, 2018 Symbols of her musical career and life were then brought to the altar, including a guitar and platinum disc, a picture of Our Lady of the Dolours, after whom she was named, and a book of poetry. Funeral of Cranberries singer Dolores O'Riordan takes place - ITV News. Dolores O’Riordan funeral: mourners pay tribute to Cranberries singer. Hundreds of mourners gathered to pay tribute to the Cranberries singer Dolores O’Riordan on Tuesday as she was buried in her native Ballybricken, near the city of Limerick.

In the parish church where O’Riordan once sang in the local choir, Canon Liam McNamara said the number of people she had helped through her songs was “impossible to count” and that she rescued countless people from “the darkness of depression” with her music. Her talents were used “generously for the benefit of others”, McNamara said of the pop star, who was found dead at a London hotel on 15 January. Inside a packed Saint Ailbe’s Catholic church in Ballybricken, County Limerick, a service began with a recording of Ave Maria, sung by O’Riordan and Luciano Pavarotti. During his homily, McNamara recalled his first encounter with the singer. Dolores, the war is over, I hope you have found peace. "If you, if you could return Don't let it burn Don't let it fade" - Linger. Aweek last Wednesday she emailed: "Love to meet up. " I was going to go down to Limerick and have lunch with her later this month.

That lunch will never happen now. 'A magnificent day': Dolores O'Riordan's memorable wedding recalled - Limerick Leader. THE DAY Dolores O’Riordan got married, the weather was beautiful. Dolores arrived at Holycross Abbey, Tipperary, in July 1994, in a simple, open-top cart, pulled by a white horse owned by Bansha man Con Marnane. Canadian groom Don Burton rode up with his best man on two black horses. The quirky wedding captivated the local and national media. “They came into our house, they told me what they would like, and asked if I could do it for them, and I did it for them.

It was an amazing day,” said Con Marnane, who operates a stable in Bansha. “It was a business I used to do at the time, on weekends. Dolores O’Riordan’s Voice Was An Unmistakable Light In The Time Of Grunge. Rollingstone. Podívejte se na poslední vystoupení Dolores O'Riordan - musicserver.cz. Dolores O’Riordan, an incredible voice silenced too soon. Remembering The Cranberries’ Dolores O’Riordan. The biggest and most widely accepted lie about ’90s teen culture is that everyone was disaffected, aloof, and cool. We were nothing of the sort. We were dreamers and bleeding hearts whose world was changing perhaps much faster than the generation before — digitizing at a rate we couldn’t understand — who dared to lurch forward and grab a measure of control of culture.

Much of the art from that era doesn’t play well with the trademark ironic detachment of this one, even in a protracted ’90s nostalgia cycle that has revived sitcoms like Full House and Mad About You and reunited bands like Belly and Jawbreaker. A lot of totemic ’90s pop culture — see: loutish, feel-good stuff like Hootie and the Blowfish or Home Improvement and darkly philosophical work like NYPD Blue or Live’s Throwing Copper — exists as arcana in a modern landscape. It’s always disconcerting living to learn which works fall out of the popular consciousness after the decade in which they were created.

Newrepublic. Limerick proudly watched Dolores O'Riordan conquer the world, but now the city tries to understand its loss. Dolores O'Riordan 'struggled with addiction to sleeping pills' sparked by binge drinking: 'If I have a few drinks I'll take them' - Mirror Online. Dolores O'Riordan struggled with addiction to alcohol and sleeping pills. The Cranberries singer - who was found dead on Monday at the age of 46 - used booze and tablets to block out "bad memories" of her traumatic childhood. From the age of eight, Dolores was routinely raped and molested in her own home by someone in a position of trust.

"I have a bad day when I have bad memories and I can't control them and I hit the bottle," she previously admitted. To the Kids of Dolores O’Riordan, Following Your Mum’s Death. The Memories in Dolores O’Riordan’s Fierce, Fragile Voice. Dolores O’Riordan dead: Bono, Sinead O’Connor and Johnny Depp pay tribute to Cranberries singer.

WHAT was meant as a celebration for legendary Pogues singer Shane MacGowan’s 60th birthday, turned into more of a wake as some of Irish music’s biggest stars honouredhonour late Cranberries singer, Dolores O’Riordan. Big names such as Bono, Sinead O’Connor, Johnny Depp and Nick Cave had gathered at Dublin’s National Concert Hall to celebrate the Pogues frontman MacGowan, but for many, who knew O’Riordan, whose death had just been announced just hours before, the event turned more sombre. Bono performed an emotional rendition of the Pogues’ A Rainy Night In Soho, accompanied byactor Johnny Depp, ending the performance on Linger, one of O’Riordan’s most famous songs. Catatonia singer Cerys Matthews dedicated her performance of The Broad Majestic Shannon to O’Riordan.

Irish folk musician Finbar Fury said: “She’ll be missed. She’ll be really missed. The stars gave O’Riordan a standing ovation. Dolores O'Riordan: Voice of a rebel. Image copyright Shutterstock The sudden death of Cranberries singer Dolores O'Riordan at the age of 46 has shocked fans, who remember the band best for rock pop 90s hits such as the yearning love song Linger and the politically-charged Zombie. Rollingstone. Irishnews. Watch The Cranberries Perform 'Zombie' on MTV Unplugged. Dolores O'Riordan revealed bipolar disorder before death. Shock and sadness greet sudden death of Limerick's Dolores O'Riordan.

Remembering Dolores O’Riordan and the Startling Power of “Zombie” The Cranberries: how we made Linger. Dolores O'Riordan: anguished 90s star whose voice lingers on. The rise of the Cranberries to vast success in the US was greeted with a degree of bemusement in the UK music press. Darragh McManus: 'Dolores O’Riordan wasn't just nice, she was funny, smart, honest, self-deprecating, generous with her time and memories'

You hear all sorts of things about famous people, and have all sorts of preconceptions and biases. Dolores had been caricatured in the press for years, since the beginning in some ways; I won’t demean her memory by listing it all here. Cranberries, Dolores O'Riordan Hits: 'Zombie,' 'Linger,' 'Dreams' Rollingstone. Rollingstone. A Metalhead with the measure of Mozart - A Farewell to Tomas Rosicky. Tomas Rosicky is a metalhead, but his play exhibited the time signatures of Mozart. A Tribute to Tomas Rosicky – Football’s Lovable Magician  Tomas Rosicky Retirement Makes Us Reminisce About The 2006 World Cup.

Thanks Tomas Rosicky - Arseblog ... an Arsenal blog. ‘Seriously, he’s one of the best I’ve played with’ Tomas Rosicky’s message to the Arsenal fans. Rosicky retires from professional football. Goodnight Mister Tom: A Sweet Farewell To Tomas Rosicky. 10 Years of Tomas. Wenger on Rosicky, ‘It was a privilege to manage Rosicky’ The inestimable joy of Tomas Rosicky - Football - Eurosport UK. She met with triumph and disaster, and treated those two impostors just the same. Remembering Jana Novotna's #Wimbledon journey... Jana Novotna, former Wimbledon champion, dies aged 49 after long cancer battle. The Duchess of Kent said: 'Jana Novotna was a brave, courageous sweet lady with a wonderful sense of humour. I am very saddened by the news… "I know you will win it one day, don't worry" Jana Novotna turns 48 today. 18 years ago, she proved the Duchess of Kent right...