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Which two alcoholic drinks are in the ingredients of a ‘Sidecar’ cocktail?
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qb_4579
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brandy and cointreau
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Sidecar recipe Sidecar recipe Scan me to take me with you serve in 3/4 oz lemon juice Shake ingredients with ice and strain into a chilled cocktail glass. Garnish with a twist of lemon peel. More comments Triple sec is evil posted by Robert @ 09:53PM, 5/11/06 A sidecar should be made with a nice, but not over-the-top brandy and cointreau. Triple-sec is for frozen margaritas and drunk college students. To each his own posted by Rob @ 03:13PM, 6/04/06 Triple-sec and cointreau have very different flavors, as do brandy and cognac. I prefer a more traditional tiple-sec, brandy, lemon juice mix. Cornils delight posted by Hans Eikhof @ 10:11PM, 7/11/06 Hennessy and Cointreau, lemon juice must be fresh but chilled for at least ten minutes. Ice made with filtered water and Voila. Alternative for the Sidecar to be served in special occasions; replace Hennessy with Courvoisier VSOP Best with sugar rim posted by Virginie @ 12:28PM, 10/04/06 Fresh lemon juice and a sugar rim is what makes a great sidecar!! This is a light mix posted by DC @ 03:30PM, 11/18/06 Proper proportions are 1 part lemon juice, 1 part cointreau, and 2 parts cognac/brandy. Cointreau and triple sec, in the context of a cocktail, are distinguishable mainly by their alcohol contents (80 vs 30 proof, respectively). Sugared rim if you must... Never heard of using Cognac posted by Soquel @ 08:42PM, 2/26/07 I've never heard of making a sidecar with cognac instead of brandy. And if you make fresh sour mix yourself, it makes for an even better cocktail than using lemon juice. Good, but wrong proportion
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Which nation’s football team prevented England from competing in the 1974 FIFA World Cup finals?
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qb_4630
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poland
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1974 FIFA World Cup in Germany - Soccer Betting Odds and Props for all Major Football Events Around the World Germany 1974 World Cup Betting Year: 1974 Participants: 16 Countries: Argentina, Australia, Brazil, Bulgaria, Chile, East Germany, Haiti, Italy, Netherlands, Poland, Scotland, Sweden, Uruguay, West Germany, Yugoslavia, Zaire Championship: West Germany 2, Netherlands 1 Top goal scorer: Grzegorz Lato, Poland (7) In 1974, teams met in Germany to compete for a new trophy: the FIFA World Cup. Also new were the tight security measures at the tournament, brought into effect because of the assassination of Jewish athletes at the Munich Olympics two years earlier. The opening ceremonies were held on June 13. Pele was on hand, even though he had decided not to play in what would have been his fifth World Cup. The action kicked off with defending champion Brazil playing Yugoslavia to a 0-0 tie -- hardly an exciting opener. This tournament became known as the "World Cup of Quality," with three outstanding teams in Holland, Poland and West Germany. One of the biggest showdowns of the tournament was the Brazil-Holland game played on July 3. Brazil, missing its potent offense of years past, fell to the speedy Dutch team 2-0. In the championship game, Holland scored on a penalty kick before West Germany even touched the ball, but the Germans came back for a 2-1 victory in front of 79,000 fans in Munich. In a futile effort to boost his country's performance, Zaire's President Motubo awarded each of his players with a car, a trip for two to anywhere in the world and a house just for qualifying. Perhaps he should have held out a little longer: When Zaire got to Germany, it lost to Scotland 2-0, Brazil 3-0 and was trounced by Yugoslavia 9-0. World Cup Germany 1974 Schedule and Results Group 1 Results
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Which make-up brand is advertised as ‘The make-up of make-up artists’?
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qb_4661
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max factor
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Database of slogans | Makeup brand slogans | Slogan, makeup brand advertising Database of slogans. Makeup brands. Max Factor makeup brand Advertising slogan: Max Factor. The make-up of make-up artists. Maybelline makeup brand Ad slogan: Maybe she's born with it. Maybe it's Maybelline. Bonne Bell brand, makeup for eyes, lips, face Tagline: BonneBell. Beautiful. Colorful. You. CoverGirl, line of products for face, lips, eyes and nails Marketing slogan: Easy Breezy Beautiful CoverGirl. Vital Radiance trademark Ad slogan: Revitalizing beauty for your changing skin. Barry M fashion cosmetics, UK Motto: Barry M. The most colourful name in cosmetics. Pupa brand, Italy, make up, make up sets Advertising slogan: Pupa. Non Conventional Beauty.
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Merlot is French for which bird?
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qb_4694
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young blackbird
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Merlot Wine Parentage: Offspring of Cabernet Franc Aliases: Picard, Langon Grape Color: Black Regions: Bourdeaux, Napa Valley, Sonoma County, Chilean Central Valley, Australia The Occitanian word “merlot” translates to “young blackbird.” An accurate description for this popular, early-budding red wine grape, which also happens to be a close cousin to Cabernet Sauvignon. Used for both blending and as a varietal, this grape originates from France’s Bordeaux region, and is a primary grape in Bordeaux wine. Two thirds of the world’s total planted Merlot grapes are grown in France. After that, it is Italy’s 5th most planted grape. Merlot surged to popularity in the United States in the 1990s. Contrary to its Vitis Vinifera sibling, Pinot Noir, Merlot grows in loose bunches of berries. It’s a fragile grape, and its early ripening qualities make it vulnerable to risks such as frost and rotting. That being said, Merlot wines tend to be Read more » Species: Vitis Vinifera Parentage: Offspring of Cabernet Franc Aliases: Picard, Langon Grape Color: Black Regions: Bourdeaux, Napa Valley, Sonoma County, Chilean Central Valley, Australia The Occitanian word “merlot” translates to “young blackbird.” An accurate description for this popular, early-budding red wine grape, which also happens to be a close cousin to Cabernet Sauvignon. Used for both blending and as a varietal, this grape originates from France’s Bordeaux region, and is a primary grape in Bordeaux wine. Two thirds of the world’s total planted Merlot grapes are grown in France. After that, it is Italy’s 5th most planted grape. Merlot surged to popularity in the United States in the 1990s. Contrary to its Vitis Vinifera sibling, Pinot Noir, Merlot grows in loose bunches of berries. It’s a fragile grape, and its early ripening qualities make it vulnerable to risks such as frost and rotting. That being said, Merlot wines tend to be incredibly soft, fruity, and smooth in texture. This softness, along with its medium body, is the very element it adds to traditional Bordeaux wines. Merlot comprises of high sugar content and low acidity, which allows it to be paired with a large buffet of food options. The grape is best grown in a dry, warm climate. Its flavors fluctuate within the sweetness spectrum -- while cooler climates bring out hints of berries, plum, and even tobacco, Merlot grown in a hot climate will taste similar to fruitcake or chocolate. Regardless of all these factors, you will know when a Merlot wine is at its best. Mature. Dry. Soft and silky, but rich in flavor. And always, smooth.
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How many sheets of paper, of the same size and quality, is in a metric quire?
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qb_4805
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25
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Paper weight comparison and more Uncoated "plain" paper - free from impurities. Also referred to as "free sheet." Recycled Paper manufactured from the waste paper stream. All Micro Format recycled products contain a minimum of 100% recycled material including 40% post consumer waste Waste Paper Stream Waste paper created during the paper manufacturing process Post Consumer Waste Processed Paper that has been re-used in manufacturing new paper products Carbonless Paper coated with special encapsulated chemicals that produce a duplicate copy without the use of carbon paper Thermal A paper coated with special chemicals that produce an image when heat is applied Groundwood A low cost paper that contains unprocessed wood fibers. Symbol "#" "pound" - used to describe paper weight Click for additional information on PAPER WEIGHT Symbol "M" Meter - 1 meter=39.37 inches Symbol "mm" Millimeter - 1 inch=25.4 millimeters Symbol "sc" paper that can be imaged in a printer without the use of a ribbon Symbol "cb" Coated Back - Carbonless Paper (part 1) Symbol "cfb" Coated Front and Back - Carbonless Paper internal part in a multipul part form Symbol "cf" Coated Front - Carbonless Paper (last part in set) Symbol "sccb" Self Contained sheet with carbonless coating on back normally used as part one in a multi part set in an impact printer using no ribbon Carbonless set - Self Contained Coated Back Sheet Part 1 Coated Front Sheet Part 2 Symbol "w"
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A sou was a coin of low value in which European country?
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qb_4828
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france
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Coin catalog [Currency: French Guianan sou | Mint: Monnaie de Paris, Paris, France] Front: (value) 2 SOUS above (year) 1780 until 1790 (below, mintmark) A (Paris Mint, France) inside circle legend: (top, mark) head (colony name) COLONE DE CAYENNE Back: Crown above (emblem) 3 fleur-de-lis legend: (right, proprietor) LOUIS XVI (lower0right, spacers/dots) • (below-left, titles) ROI DE FR : ET DE NAV. (Roi de France et de Navarre) Note: Coins dated 1780, 1781, 1783 and 1786 are regarded by many authorities as spurious. Coins with curved base crown are contemporary forgeries, mostly of brass and originating in Birmingham. Many die varieties exist, notably with Roman and Arabic 1's for the first numeral in the date and in numerous metals. Edge: P – plain, type: П Formerly known as: c1
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Which US President had a new one-lane bowling alley installed at The Whitehouse in the 1960’s?
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qb_4838
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richard nixon
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White House To Renovate Bowling Alley AP President Harry S. Truman rolls one down the alley at the formal opening of the White House bowling alley on April 19, 1947 in Washington. What deficit? This post has been updated: The exclusive bowling lanes reserved for White House employees and their guests are getting an upgrade. According to a federal contractor posting , the General Services Administration is seeking to modernize the 1940s-era lanes, which were first located in the West Wing near what is now the Situation Room. The two-lane Harry S. Truman Bowling Alley was moved to the Eisenhower Executive Office Building in 1955 for the use of White House staffers. The bowling alley was recently photographed by POLITICO , which described “chipped lanes and worn-out shoes” in the basement getaway. “It has been fifteen years since these lanes have had any professional, industry standard maintenance, modifications, repairs or attention,” the GSA wrote in the posting. “They are now irreparable.” The government is seeking to demolish the existing lanes and gutters in order to repair the aging substructure, and replace the wood lanes with synthetic ones. “The objective here is to replace the current, damaged and out dated lanes, approaches, pin setter platform (or pin deck) and gutters with new and modern products,” the GSA added. “Specifically for the lanes, approach and pin deck, installing phenolic synthetic (or “green”) material. Any and all replacement items will meet industry standard specifications, including variance tolerance set forth by the USBC (United States Bowling Congress). Contractor shall ensure proper repairs are made to the sub structure (as needed to meet USBC specifications), if any are found.” “It could use [the renovations],” one recent bowler told TIME on the condition his name not be used. “It’s quaint and feels old. There’s no electric scoreboard, so you have to score by hand—which is just debilitating when you’re focused on bowling a 300 like I am.” Some sections of the demolished bowling lanes will be turned into “custom frames” by the GSA. The EEOB is located inside the 18-acre White House compound, just steps across West Executive Drive from the West Wing. A separate one-lane bowling alley lies under the North Portico of the White House and was added by avid bowler-in-chief Richard Nixon in 1969 for use by the First Family and guests. It is not clear how much the new bowling lanes will cost. A White House spokesperson did not immediately respond to a request for comment. UPDATE: 7:40 p.m.: A White House official tells TIME that the bowling alley renovation will no longer be moving forward. A cancellation notice to the bid solicitation was posted by the GSA late Wednesday. Republican National Committee Chairman Reince Priebus criticized the White House’s priorities in a tweet Wednesday. . @BarackObama ’s priorities: T̶h̶e̶ ̶E̶c̶o̶n̶o̶m̶y̶ ̶S̶e̶c̶u̶r̶e̶ ̶b̶o̶r̶d̶e̶r̶ ̶ Repair WH Bowling Alley✓ http://t.co/2uVNVRmDvm
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Who was the host of the first two series of the UK television panel game show ‘Odd One In’?
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qb_4890
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bradley walsh
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Odd One In (TV Series 2010– ) - IMDb IMDb There was an error trying to load your rating for this title. Some parts of this page won't work property. Please reload or try later. X Beta I'm Watching This! Keep track of everything you watch; tell your friends. Error a list of 41 titles created 21 Sep 2011 Title: Odd One In (2010– ) 6.3/10 Want to share IMDb's rating on your own site? Use the HTML below. You must be a registered user to use the IMDb rating plugin. Add Image Add an image Do you have any images for this title? 17 July 2010 (UK) See more » Filming Locations: Did You Know? Trivia Odd One In has been nominated in the 16th annual "National Television Awards" in the Best Entertainment Programme category. The only TV awards ceremony where viewers choose all the winners. See more » Connections A new old fashioned game show 29 June 2011 | by studioAT (United Kingdom) – See all my reviews Odd one in has the same sort of style that game shows of the 1970's used to have and is perfect for Saturday night entertainment for all the family. The premise is simple but well executed and the promise of a different guest panel each week means that the format does not become stale while views are also given the chance to get to know the regular panel of Peter Andre and Jason Manford. This is the type of show that really plays on the strengths of Bradley Walsh as the host and his cheeky chappie persona really suits this show. Hopefully viewers will latch onto it and it will become a staple of Saturday night viewing. 0 of 0 people found this review helpful. Was this review helpful to you? Yes
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Amychophobia is the abnormal fear of being what?
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qb_4897
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scratched or clawed
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Amychophobia | Article about amychophobia by The Free Dictionary Amychophobia | Article about amychophobia by The Free Dictionary http://encyclopedia2.thefreedictionary.com/amychophobia [‚am·ə·kə′fōb·ē·ə] (psychology) Abnormal fear of being scratched or clawed. Want to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us , add a link to this page, or visit the webmaster's page for free fun content . Link to this page: Copyright © 2003-2017 Farlex, Inc Disclaimer All content on this website, including dictionary, thesaurus, literature, geography, and other reference data is for informational purposes only. This information should not be considered complete, up to date, and is not intended to be used in place of a visit, consultation, or advice of a legal, medical, or any other professional.
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In architecture, where in a house would you find a purlin?
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qb_4981
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roof
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What is the function of a purlin? | Reference.com What is the function of a purlin? A: Quick Answer Purlin function as a form of support for rafters and are horizontal structural members in a building, architecture or structural engineering. They are used to increase roof spans without the need for increasing rafter sizes or compromising wall stability. Full Answer Purlins are also used to build wider roofs, as they provide mid-span support. In addition, they increase the rigidity of the roof and support the overall weight of the roof deck. Three types of purlin can be used in wood construction for framing: purlin plate, common purlin and principal purlin. In steel construction, purlins are used as roof framing members that support the roof sheeting or decking. What is a purlin used for? | Reference.com What is a purlin used for? A: Quick Answer A purlin is used to support the rafters between the plate and the ridge of a roof. A purlin is a horizontal or longitudinal member in a roof frame. Full Answer There are several different types of purlins used in roof construction. An under purlin sits on the principal rafter of a truss or is propped off a wall to support the rafters. This type of purlin allows a longer span than the rafters alone are capable of spanning. An over purlin sits on the rafters or on a truss or a steel member to which the roofing material is directly attached. There are also several categories of purlins used in wood construction, including through purlins that pass over the top of the principal rafters and butt purlins that tenon into the sides of the principal rafters.
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What does each angle of a regular pentagon measure in degrees?
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qb_4988
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108
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Cool math .com - Polygons - Pentagons - properties, interior angles Properties of pentagons, interior angles of pentagons Polygons: Properties of Pentagons Sum of the Interior Angles of a Pentagon: To find the sum of the interior angles of a pentagon, divide it up into triangles... There are three triangles... Because the sum of the angles of each triangle is 180 degrees... We get So, the sum of the interior angles of a pentagon is 540 degrees. Regular Pentagons: The properties of regular pentagons: All sides are the same length (congruent) and all interior angles are the same size (congruent). To find the measure of the interior angles, we know that the sum of all the angles is 540 degrees (from above)... And there are five angles... So, the measure of the interior angle of a regular pentagon is 108 degrees. The measure of the central angles of a regular pentagon: To find the measure of the central angle of a regular pentagon, make a circle in the middle... A circle is 360 degrees around... Divide that by five angles... So, the measure of the central angle of a regular pentagon is 72 degrees. Popular Topics Interior Angles of Polygons Interior Angles of Polygons An Interior Angle is an angle inside a shape Triangles The Interior Angles of a Triangle add up to 180° Let's try a triangle: It works for this triangle Now tilt a line by 10°: 80° + 70° + 30° = 180° One angle went up by 10°, and the other went down by 10° Quadrilaterals (Squares, etc) (A Quadrilateral has 4 straight sides) Let's try a square: 90° + 90° + 90° + 90° = 360° A Square adds up to 360° Now tilt a line by 10°: 80° + 100° + 90° + 90° = 360° It still adds up to 360° The Interior Angles of a Quadrilateral add up to 360° Because there are 2 triangles in a square ... The interior angles in a triangle add up to 180° ... ... and for the square they add up to 360° ... ... because the square can be made from two triangles! Pentagon A pentagon has 5 sides, and can be made from three triangles, so you know what ... ... its interior angles add up to 3 × 180° = 540° And when it is regular (all angles the same), then each angle is 540° / 5 = 108° (Exercise: make sure each triangle here adds up to 180°, and check that the pentagon's interior angles add up to 540°) The Interior Angles of a Pentagon add up to 540° The General Rule Each time we add a side (triangle to quadrilateral, quadrilateral to pentagon, etc), we add another 180° to the total:
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Which US President said ‘The best way to destroy an enemy is to make him a friend’?
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qb_4999
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abraham lincoln
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Abraham Lincoln Quotes - BrainyQuote Abraham Lincoln Quotes Died: April 15 , 1865 Abraham Lincoln, the sixteenth President of the United States, was a tall, well-spoken, self-taught lawyer who freed the slaves. He was known as... Read full biography Links Find on Amazon: Abraham Lincoln Cite this Page: Citation
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Quomotion is a tribute band to which British band?
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qb_5008
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status quo
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Quomotion | tribute-band.com - tribute band directory for tribute bands Quomotion Sean Gilligan Bass We are the Definitive staus Quo tribute act. we bring to life the unique feel and songs of Status Quo, with over 40years worth of material. We provide full on entertainment from the word go.
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How many fluid ounces in half an Imperial pint?
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qb_5034
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10
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Convert US fl oz to Imperial pints, Imperial pints to US fl oz - Volume Conversions Volume Conversions Advertisement Convert US fl oz to Imperial pints, Imperial pints to US fl oz - Volume Conversions Online calculators to convert US fluid ounces to Imperial pints (US fl oz to Imperial pt) and Imperial pints to US fluid ounces (Imperial pt to US fl oz). Our conversions provide a quick and easy way to convert between Volume units. Conversion Calculators Enter your value in one of the conversion calculators below: Convert US fl oz to Imperial pints US fl oz Convert Imperial pints to US fl oz Imperial pt « More Volume Conversions How to convert US fl oz to Imperial pints : Use the conversion calculator titled "Convert US fl oz to Imperial pints". Enter a value in the US fl oz field and click on the "Calculate Imperial pints" button. Your answer will appear in the Imperial pt field. How to convert Imperial pints to US fl oz : Use the conversion calculator titled "Convert Imperial pints to US fl oz". Enter a value in the Imperial pt field and click on the "Calculate US fluid ounces" button. Your answer will appear in the US fl oz field. Conversion Definitions The following is a list of definitions relating to conversions between US fluid ounces and Imperial pints. What is a US fluid ounce (US fl oz)? A US fluid ounce is a unit of volume in US Customary Units. The symbol for US fluid ounce is US fl oz. There are 19.21520676 US fluid ounces in an Imperial pint. What is an Imperial pint (Imperial pt)? An Imperial pint is a unit of volume in the Imperial System. The symbol for Imperial pint is Imperial pt. There are 0.052042115 Imperial pints in a US fluid ounce. Conversion Formulas Let's take a closer look at the conversion formulas so that you can do these conversions yourself with a calculator or with an old-fashioned pencil and paper. The formula to convert from US fl oz to Imperial pt is: Imperial pt = US fl oz x 0.052042115 The formula to convert from Imperial pt to US fl oz is: US fl oz = Imperial pt ÷ 0.052042115 Conversion Examples Next, let's look at some examples showing the work and calculations that are involved in converting from US fluid ounces to Imperial pints (US fl oz to Imperial pt) or converting from Imperial pints to US fluid ounces (Imperial pt to US fl oz). US Fluid Ounce to Imperial Pint Conversion Example Task: Convert 2,500 US fluid ounces to Imperial pints (show work) Formula: US fl oz x 0.052042115 = Imperial pt Calculations: 2,500 US fl oz x 0.052042115 = 130.1052875 Imperial pt Result: 2,500 US fl oz is equal to 130.1052875 Imperial pt Imperial Pint to US Fluid Ounce Conversion Example Task: Convert 75 Imperial pints to US fluid ounces (show work) Formula: Imperial pt ÷ 0.052042115 = US fl oz Calculations: 75 Imperial pt ÷ 0.052042115 = 1,441.14050707 US fl oz Result: 75 Imperial pt is equal to 1,441.14050707 US fl oz Conversion Tables For quick reference purposes, below are conversion tables that you can use to convert from US fl oz to Imperial pt, and Imperial pt to US fl oz. US Fluid Ounces to Imperial Pints Conversion Chart US fluid ounces (US fl oz) Imperial pints (Imperial pt)
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The song ‘Lambeth Walk’ is from which musical?
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qb_5044
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me and my girl
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The Lambeth Walk - YouTube The Lambeth Walk Want to watch this again later? Sign in to add this video to a playlist. Need to report the video? Sign in to report inappropriate content. The interactive transcript could not be loaded. Loading... Rating is available when the video has been rented. This feature is not available right now. Please try again later. Uploaded on Oct 19, 2006 When he was younger, Robert Lindsay starred as Bill Snibson in the UK production of 'Me and My Girl' with Emma Thompson. It was so successful that it opened on Broadway, again starring Robert Lindsay, this time with Mary Ann Plunkett. It won three Tony Awards, including Best Actor. This video is Robert Lindsay singing the Act One finale with the rest of the cast. Enjoy! Category Lyrics: Me and My Girl the Musical - The Lambeth Walk Me and My Girl the Musical - The Lambeth Walk Me and My Girl the Musical Album: The skies ain't blue, the grass ain't green. It hasn't got the Mayfair touch, But that don't matter very much. We play the Lambeth way, Not like you but a bit more gay And when we have a bit of fun Oh, Boy. You'll find us all doin' the Lambeth walk. Ev'ry little Lambeth gal With her little Lambeth pal, You'll find 'em all doin' the Lambeth walk. Ev'rything's free and easy, Do as you darn well pleasey, Why don't you make your way there, Go there, stay there, Once you get down Lambeth way, Ev'ry evening, ev'ry day, You'll find yourself doin' the Lambeth walk. Anytime you're Lambeth way You'll find us all doin' the Lambeth walk. Ev'ry little Lambeth gal With her little Lambeth pal, You'll find 'em all doin' the Lambeth walk. Ev'rything's free and easy, Do as you darn well pleasey, Why don't you make your way there, Go there, stay there, Once you get down Lambeth way, Ev'ry evening, ev'ry day, You'll find yourself doin' the Lambeth walk. Anytime you're Lambeth way You'll find us all doin' the Lambeth walk. Ev'ry little Lambeth gal With her little Lambeth pal, You'll find 'em all doin' the Lambeth walk. Ev'rything's free and easy, Do as you darn well pleasey, Why don't you make your way there, Go there, stay there, Once you get down Lambeth way, Ev'ry evening, ev'ry day,
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RSM is the international vehicle regristration for which republic?
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qb_5065
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san marino
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RSM - Dictionary definition of RSM | Encyclopedia.com: FREE online dictionary RSM The Oxford Dictionary of Abbreviations © The Oxford Dictionary of Abbreviations 1998, originally published by Oxford University Press 1998. RSM regimental sergeant major • international vehicle registration for Republic of San Marino • Royal School of Mines • Royal Society of Musicians of Great Britain Cite this article Pick a style below, and copy the text for your bibliography. MLA " RSM. " The Oxford Dictionary of Abbreviations. . Encyclopedia.com. 20 Jan. 2017 < http://www.encyclopedia.com >. "RSM." The Oxford Dictionary of Abbreviations. . Encyclopedia.com. (January 20, 2017). http://www.encyclopedia.com/humanities/dictionaries-thesauruses-pictures-and-press-releases/rsm "RSM." The Oxford Dictionary of Abbreviations. . Retrieved January 20, 2017 from Encyclopedia.com: http://www.encyclopedia.com/humanities/dictionaries-thesauruses-pictures-and-press-releases/rsm Learn more about citation styles Citation styles Encyclopedia.com gives you the ability to cite reference entries and articles according to common styles from the Modern Language Association (MLA), The Chicago Manual of Style, and the American Psychological Association (APA). Within the “Cite this article” tool, pick a style to see how all available information looks when formatted according to that style. Then, copy and paste the text into your bibliography or works cited list. Because each style has its own formatting nuances that evolve over time and not all information is available for every reference entry or article, Encyclopedia.com cannot guarantee each citation it generates. Therefore, it’s best to use Encyclopedia.com citations as a starting point before checking the style against your school or publication’s requirements and the most-recent information available at these sites: Modern Language Association
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Mapo doufu, Goutie, Shahe fen and You tiao are dishes originating in which country?
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qb_5107
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china
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Chinese Cuisine Chinese Cuisine A REFIND DOCUMENT ABOUT CHINESE CUISINE Copyright: Attribution Non-Commercial (BY-NC) Chinese cuisine Chinese cuisine originated from the various regions of China and has become widespread in manyother parts of the world — from Asia to the Americas , Australia , Western Europe and Southern Africa . In recent years, connoisseurs of Chinese cuisine have also sprouted in Eastern Europe and South Asia . American Chinese cuisine and Canadian Chinese food are popular examples of local varieties.Regional cultural differences vary greatly within China, giving rise to the different styles of foodacross the nation. Traditionally there are eight main regional cuisines , or Eight Great Traditions (Eastern China), a major style derived from Jiangsu cuisine andeven viewed as the representation of that region's cooking. 1. Anhui cuisine Anhui cuisine is one of the Eight Culinary Traditions of China. It is derived from the native cooking styles of the Huangshan Mountains region in China and is similar to Jiangsu cuisine . Methods and Ingredients Anhui cuisine is known for its use of wild game and herbs, both land and sea, and simple methods of preparation. Braising and stewing are common techniques. Frying and stir-frying are used much lessfrequently in Anhui cuisine than in other Chinese culinary traditions. Anhui cuisine consists of threestyles: Yangtze River region, Huai River region, and southern Anhui region. Anhui has ample uncultivated fields and forests, so the wild herbs used in the region's cuisine are readily available. Representative dishes Some famous dishes include:Stewed soft shell turtle with ham : One whole soft shell turtle, pork, ham, bamboo shoots, a clove of garlic, shallot, ginger , soy sauce, salt, rice wine, black pepper, lard are all stewed together in a pot on charcoal fire. The dish is not greasy and can lead diners to endless aftertastes.1 Steamed stone frog : Inhabited in caves, stone frog is a special product in Huangshan Mountain.Itweights 250 grams or so, whose belly is white and back black with stripe. Stone frog is rich in protein, calcium and so on. It has the functions of clearing heat, improving vision and nutrition. Bamboo shoots cooked with sausage and dried mushroom : One traditional flavor in Huizhoumountainous area. Cooked with sausage and dried mushrooms, the bamboo shoots are more fragrant.It is delicious, and noted for its good color, juicy meat and thick soup. Bamboo shoots cooked with sausage and dried mushroom Li Hongzhang Hodge-Podge : Li Hongzhang hotchpotch is a popular dish named after one of Anhui's famous personLi Hongzhang, who was a top official of the late Qing Dynasty (1644-1911). When he was in office, he paid a visit to the USand hosted a banquet for all his American friends. As the specially prepared dishes continued to flow, the chefs, with limitedresources, began to fret. Upon Li Hongzhang's order, the remaining kitchen ingredients were thrown together into animpromptu stew, containing sea cucumber, squid, tofu, ham, mushroom, chicken meat and other less identifiable foodmaterials! Thus appetites were quenched and a dish was created. Li Hongzhang Hotchpotch
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Who plays President Coriolanus Snow in the 2012 film ‘The Hunger Games’?
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qb_5133
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donald sutherland
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Donald Sutherland - IMDb IMDb 17 January 2017 4:34 PM, UTC NEWS Official Photos » The towering presence of Canadian actor Donald Sutherland is often noticed, as are his legendary contributions to cinema. He has appeared in almost 200 different shows and films. He is also the father of renowned actor Kiefer Sutherland , among others. Donald McNichol Sutherland was born in Saint John, New Brunswick, to Dorothy Isobel (McNichol) and... See full bio » Born: Donald Sutherland (President Coriolanus Snow) - Official Hunger Games interview - YouTube Donald Sutherland (President Coriolanus Snow) - Official Hunger Games interview Want to watch this again later? Sign in to add this video to a playlist. Need to report the video? Sign in to report inappropriate content. Rating is available when the video has been rented. This feature is not available right now. Please try again later. Published on Mar 25, 2012 Official soundbites video with Donald Sutherland, who plays President Coriolanus Snow in The Hunger Games. Video released by Lionsgate. Donald Sutherland | The Hunger Games Wiki | Fandom powered by Wikia [ show ] Career Sutherland has been acting since 1962. He is an officer of the Order of Canada , that country's highest civilian honour for merit, and has received the Golden Globe and Primetime Emmy Awards . Members of Sutherland's family are also actors, including his second wife, Shirley Douglas , and his third and current wife, Francine Racette . His sons Kiefer , Rossif , and Angus are also actors. Among the films Sutherland has starred in over his career include Klute , National Lampoon's Animal House , JFK , and Invasion of the Body Snatchers . Trivia Before portraying President Snow, Donald Sutherland appeared as Chairman John Thorn in Land of The Blind. As with President Snow, Thorn was an absolute dictator. A side note worth mentioning is that co-star Ralph Fiennes (who played Voldemort in the Harry Potter Series) came out as Caius Marcius Coriolanus in the modern day film adaptation of the Shakespearian Play, the Shakespearian Coriolanus is also based on the same Coriolanus that Snow takes his name after. Donald Sutherland studied at the University of Toronto and for a time at the royal Academy of Dramatic art.
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What is a female chimpanzee called?
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qb_5146
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empress
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WHAT DO YOU CALL A FEMALE CHIMPANZEE? What do you call a female chimpanzee? Answer: empress A female chimpanzee is called a empress. Chimpanzee (often shortened to chimp) is the common name for the two extant species of ape in the genus Pan. The better known chimpanzee is Pan troglodytes, the Common Chimpanzee, living primarily in West, and Central Africa. Its cousin, the Bonobo or Pygmy Chimpanzee as it is known archaically, Pan paniscus, is found in the forests of the Democratic Republic of the Congo. The Congo River forms the boundary between the two species.
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What is the modern-day name of the Kingdom of Mauretania?
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qb_5177
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morocco
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Mauretania Ship - Mauritania Net Worth Mauretania Ship Mauritania Net Worth is 2,100 GDP/Capital ($). Mauritania i/mE?rE?E?teE?niE?/ (Arabic: U?U???U?????U?U???a?? MA< < Mauritania Net Worth is 2,100 GDP/Capital . Mauritania Net Worth is 2,100 GDP/Capital . Mauritania i/mE?rE?E?teE?niE?/ , officially the Islamic Republic of Mauritania, is an Arab Maghreb country in West Africa. It is bordered by the Atlantic Ocean in the west, by Western Sahara in the north, by Algeria in the northeast, by Mali in the east and southeast, and by Senegal in the southwest. It is named after the ancient Berber Kingdom of Mauretania, which later became a province of the Roman Empire, even though the modern Mauritania covers a territory far to the south of the old Berber kingdom that had no relation with it. The capital and largest city is Nouakchott, located on the Atlantic coast. The government of Mauritania was overthrown on 6 August 2008, in a military coup d'Atat led by General Mohamed Ould Abdel Aziz. On 16 April 2009, General Aziz resigned from the military to run for president... BP Bets A Billion Dollars On West African LNG Exports In the middle of December, Oil Major BP plc (NYSE:BP) partnered with up-and-coming energy firm Kosmos Energy Ltd (NYSE:KOS) to develop what could be a truly massive amount of gas resources located off the coast of Senegal and Mauritania. Possibly alongside ... Posted: December 27, 2016, 3:53 pm Moroccan Premier is expected in the Mauritanian capital Nouakchott Tuesday in a move to reiterate Morocco’s full respect of Mauritanian territorial integrity after the verbal blunder of leader of the Moroccan Istiqlal Party who referred to Mauritania as ... Posted: December 27, 2016, 8:53 am Mauritanian President Mohamed Ould Abdel Aziz has lambasted Paris as he accused French logistic and transport company group Bollore of attempting to corrupt him so that he gives them the management of traffic at the port of Nouakchott. The Mauritania ... Posted: December 26, 2016, 8:58 am Australia's top grocer Woolworths to sell its chain of petrol stations to BP The deal comes just days after BP struck a $1bn (£814m) deal to drill for gas in Mauritania and Senegal. It also follows BP approving a $9bn Mad Dog offshore project in the US, suggesting it is looking to expand across various domains. Woolworths CEO Brad ... Posted: December 27, 2016, 11:27 pm
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William of Orange was the husband of which English sovereign?
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qb_5185
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mary ii
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BBC - History - Historic Figures: Mary II (1662 - 1694) Historic Figures z Mary II © The daughter of James II, Mary and her husband William of Orange became co-rulers of England after the 'Glorious Revolution'. Mary was born on 30 April 1662, the eldest daughter of James, Duke of York and his first wife Anne Hyde. James converted to Catholicism at the end of the 1660s, but Mary and her sister Anne were raised as Protestants. In November 1677, Mary married her Dutch cousin William, Prince of Orange and went to the Netherlands to live with him. In 1685, Mary's uncle Charles II died and her father became king. His pro-Catholic policies provoked a constitutional crisis. In June 1688, James's second wife gave birth to a son who, it was feared, would inherit the throne as another Catholic monarch. James's opponents invited William of Orange to England and he landed with an army in November 1688. James fled the following month. Mary insisted that she and William rule as joint monarchs and in April 1689, they were crowned together in Westminster Abbey. The new king and queen accepted legislation to ensure such a crisis could not recur. The Bill of Rights of 1689 limited the sovereign's power, reaffirmed parliament's claim to control taxation and legislation, and provided guarantees against the abuses of power which James II and the other Stuart kings were perceived to have committed. Catholics were excluded from becoming monarch. The Toleration Act of 1689 gave Protestant non-conformists, but not Catholics, freedom of worship. While William was directing military campaigns in Ireland (1690 - 1691) and on the Continent (1692 - 1694), Mary governed as regent, but she relied entirely on her husband's advice. In the periods when William was in England she willingly retired from politics. Mary enjoyed great popularity, but continued to be deeply troubled by her estrangement from her deposed father. She died of smallpox on 28 December 1694 leaving William to rule alone. Their childlessness, and that of Mary's sister Anne, again threw open the question of the succession. The 1701 Act of Settlement was designed to secure the Protestant succession to the throne by nominating Princess Sophia, Electress of Hanover, who was descended from James I, and her heirs as successors to the British throne. William III of England - YouTube William III of England Want to watch this again later? Sign in to add this video to a playlist. Need to report the video? Sign in to report inappropriate content. The interactive transcript could not be loaded. Loading... Rating is available when the video has been rented. This feature is not available right now. Please try again later. Published on May 10, 2014 William III & II was a sovereign Prince of Orange of the House of Orange-Nassau by birth. From 1672 he governed as Stadtholder William III of Orange over Holland, Zeeland, Utrecht, Gelderland, and Overijssel of the Dutch Republic. From 1689 he reigned as William III over England and Ireland; it is a coincidence that his regnal number was the same for both Orange and England. As King of Scotland, he is known as William II. He is informally known by sections of the population in Northern Ireland and Scotland as "King Billy". In what became known as the "Glorious Revolution", on 5 November 1688 William invaded England in an action that ultimately deposed King James II & VII and won him the crowns of England, Scotland and Ireland. In the British Isles, William ruled jointly with his wife, Mary II, until her death on 28 December 1694. The period of their joint reign is often referred to as "William and Mary". This video targeted to blind users. Attribution: Article text available under CC-BY-SA Public domain image source in video Category
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What is the final event of a men’s decathlon?
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qb_5189
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1500 metres
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Decathlon - List of Sports List of Sports Leave a comment College decathlete competitors pose at the 2009 NCAA Outdoor Track & Field Championships in Fayetteville, Arkansas, USA. The decathlon is a combined event in athletics consisting of ten track and field events. The word decathlon is of Greek origin (from ???? deka [ten] and ????? athlos [contest]). Events are held over two consecutive days and the winners are determined by the combined performance in all. Performance is judged on a points system in each event, not by the position achieved. The decathlon is contested mainly by male athletes, while female athletes typically compete in the heptathlon . Traditionally, the title of “World’s Greatest Athlete” has been given to the man who wins the decathlon. This began when King Gustav V of Sweden told Jim Thorpe , “You, sir, are the world’s greatest athlete” after Thorpe won the decathlon at the Stockholm Olympics in 1912. The current holder of the title is American Bryan Clay , the gold medal winner of the event at the 2008 Beijing Olympics , who took the title from Athens Olympics Czech champion Roman Šebrle . The event developed from the ancient pentathlon . Pentathlon competitions were held at the ancient Greek Olympics . Pentathlons involved five disciplines – long jump , discus throw , javelin throw , sprint and a wrestling match. [4] Introduced in Olympia during 708 BC, the competition was extremely popular for many centuries. By the 6th century BC, pentathlons had become part of religious games. The Amateur Athletic Union held “all around events” from the 1880s and a decathlon first appeared on the Olympic athletics program at the 1904 Games . Format Men’s decathlon The vast majority of international and top level men’s decathlons are divided in to a two-day competition, with the track and field events held in the order below. Traditionally, all decathletes who finished the event do a round of honour together after the competition, rather than just the winner or medalling athletes. Day 1 1500 metres Women’s decathlon At major championships, the women’s equivalent of the decathlon is the seven-event heptathlon ; prior to 1981 it was the five-event pentathlon . However, in 2001 the IAAF approved scoring tables for women’s decathlon; the current world record holder is Austra Skujyt? of Lithuania . Women’s disciplines differ from men’s in the same way as for standalone events: the shot, discus and javelin weigh less, and the sprint hurdles uses lower hurdles over 100 m rather than 110 m. The points tables used are the same as for the heptathlon in the shared events. The schedule of events differs from the men’s decathlon, with the field events switched between day one and day two; this is to avoid scheduling conflicts when men’s and women’s decathlon competitions take place simultaneously. Day 1
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What is the national flower of Pakistan?
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qb_5195
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jasmine or chambeli
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National Flower of Pakistan | 3 Comments Another symbol of Pakistan is the national flower. Well, the national flower of the country is Jasmine or Chambeli, which is called the national flower of Pakistan. Chambeli is a very gorgeous delicate tiny flower that has white and yellow colors. It grows in clusters in shrubs. It has sparkling leaves and graceful beautiful fragrance. Chambeli blooms in summer season and needs abundance of water, manure and sunshine to flourish. Chamebli is quite common all over Pakistan. Chambeli also has been the central subject of poetry and been described as a symbol of beauty and purity in poetic verses and works. It also provides the aesthetic adorning to the landscape.
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Used in gaming, what are ‘Devil’s bones’?
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qb_5199
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dice
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Devil Bones - FilePlanet Devil Bones /5.0 Description: Devil Bones Devil-Bones is a version of an age old dice game with three modes Of play a 'Timed Game Mode', 'Play The computer Mode' and A 'Bonus Round Mode.' Comments Websites & blogs Welcome to FilePlanet, the leading online destination for Devil Bones downloads and hundreds of thousands of other game files, including demos, patches, mods, trailers, free pc games and more. Our mission is to support the gaming community with a fast and reliable download site. Aside from official game files and cool indie games, users can also upload their own content to share with the world. We also partner with top game developers and publishers to run exclusive beta tests of new games, especially multiplayer titles and MMOs. You can start using our download services to download Devil Bones by creating a free account on FilePlanet to access our public servers, or upgrade to a premium account to access our no-wait servers and enjoy our subscriber exclusives. Thanks for using FilePlanet! An Innova Media site. By continuing past this page, and by your continued use of this site, you agree to be bound by and abide by the User Agreement .
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The Reverend Flasher is a fictional character in which 1974 ‘Carry On’ film?
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qb_5339
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carry on dick
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1000+ images about Carry on films!!! on Pinterest | Feature film, Jim dale and James d'arcy Sid James as the Reverend Flasher aka 'Big' Dick Turpin in Carry On Dick (1974) - it was Sid's final appearance in a Carry On film. See More
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Schwarz is German for which colour?
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qb_5387
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black
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German Colors (Farben) English-German Color Chart die dunkelblaue Bluse (the dark blue blouse) grün der grüne Hut (the green hat) gelb ein gelbes Licht (a yellow light) orange das orange Buch (the orange book) braun die braunen Schuhe (the brown shoes) beige der beige Kasten (the beige box) violett der violette Hut (the violet hat) lila der lila Hut (the lilac hat)* weiß das weiße Papier (the white paper) schwarz der schwarze Koffer (the black suitcase) grau der graue Pulli (the gray sweater) türkis eine türkise Karte (a turquoise card) silber eine silberne Münze (a silver coin) gold eine goldene Münze (a gold coin), eine Goldmünze * Colors ending in -a (lila, rosa) or -e (beige, orange) do not take the normal adjective endings. ** Light or dark colors are preceded by hell- (light) or dunkel- (dark), as in hellgrün (light green) or dunkelgrün (dark green). German Colors German Colors gelb NOTES: When the color is used as an adjective, you should add the letter "e" at the end of the word and you should place it right before the noun like in English, for example: Das schwarze U-boot (The black submarine) German adjectives are adapted to the noun depending on its form (masculine, feminine, neutral or plural). For example, the plural feminine form in German for "gelb" is "gelben". The plural masculine form would also be "gelben" and the same form applies to the plural neutral form. Die gelbe blume (The yellow flower) Die gelben Blumen (The yellow flowers) Die gelben Stiefel (The yellow boots) Die gelben Bücher (The yellow books) German Colors Videos Urban Dictionary: Schwarze Schwarze 1. Literally, the German word for the color black. 2. Derogatory Yiddish slang for black person, equivalent to the N-word. A Jewish person using the term "Schwarze" while speaking English is being racist. 1. "Die Deutsche Fahne ist schwarz-rot-gold" - Germany's flag is black-red-gold 2. Person 1: I can't believe she's dating a Schwarze. Person 2: Man, they're in love--don't be such a racist asshole. schwarz - Wiktionary schwarz IPA ( key ): /ʃvaːts/ (widespread, particularly northern and central Germany) audio ( figuratively ) illegal black , having a high amount of melanin in an organ , e.g. the skin (politics, Germany) pertaining to the CDU or CSU (large center-right Christian Democratic parties, whose associated colour is black) (of coffee) without milk
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The girl’s name Vanessa was said to have been invented by which author?
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qb_5447
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jonathan swift
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Baby Names Blog: Blog of Baby Name Wizard author Laura Wattenberg | When authors invent names (or not) | Baby Name Wizard When authors invent names (or not) Feb 10th 2011 By Laura Wattenberg I recently wrote about the slippery concept of parents "inventing" a baby name . Some claim invention of a name already borne by hundreds of people, while others claim traditional origins for brand-new names because they resemble old word roots. Yet we credit individuals with "inventing" names all the time -- when they put those names into books or plays. Does anybody question Shakespeare's role as the inventor of the name Miranda, even though it’s built off the Latin root meaning "admire"? In fact, you can find the whole gamut of invented, discovered, and pseudo-invented names in literature. One reader noted a recent example: Neil Gaiman's Coraline . Gaiman has been unusually frank about how he chose the name. One day he was typing the name Caroline and accidentally transposed two vowels. He was so taken with the result that he used it for the heroine of a children's novel. Only later did he discover Coraline was a "real" name. (It was modestly common during the joint heyday of Cora, Coral and Adeline in the late 1800s.) For a mirror image, try Anne Rice's vampire Lestat . (Hmm, on second thought, don't bother trying to see his image in a mirror.) Rice named her undead hero Lestat de Lioncourt in the mistaken belief that Lestat was an old French given name used in Louisiana. In fact, the name was her own accidental creation. So who's the name inventor, the author who fell in love with a "real" name he thought he made up, or the author who made up a name she thought was "real"? Even when a writer does invent a name for a character, the job of creating a baby name isn’t necessarily done. For instance, Jonathan Swift invented the name Vanessa for his 1713 poem "Cadenus and Vanessa." Swift created the name as homage to a woman named Esther Vanhomrigh, building it out of bits of her first and last names. That’s as straightforward an origin as you’ll find. The trick is, Swift's poem didn't inspire much use of the baby name Vanessa at all. The name was almost unheard of until the 20th Century. Celebrity parents Michael Redgrave and Rachel Kempson had a much bigger influence on the name Vanessa when they chose it for their baby daughter in 1937, by which time "Cadenus and Vanessa" was far from most parents’ minds. As young Vanessa Redgrave grew up, she added her own fame to the name’s profile. Does that make Vanessa a literary name or a celebrity name? I’d say the answer is fully both. It’s literary in origin but celebrity in usage, much as a name like Eduardo is Old English in origin but Spanish/Portuguese in usage. The creative act is distributed; the name’s practical “meaning” continues to be shaped over time. Which brings us back to Neil Gaiman. He may not have invented the name Coraline, but I’d say he clearly re-invented it. Doesn’t that name carry a different meaning than it did 10 years ago? And if a baby is named in honor of Gaiman’s heroine, isn’t his origin the one that matters?
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The British company Winmau is associated with which sport?
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qb_5512
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darts
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Which hymn is traditionally played before the start of the FA Cup Final?
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qb_5620
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abide with me
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Live recording from The F A Cup final 1927 "abide with Me" 92,000 voices - YouTube Live recording from The F A Cup final 1927 "abide with Me" 92,000 voices Want to watch this again later? Sign in to add this video to a playlist. Need to report the video? Sign in to report inappropriate content. The interactive transcript could not be loaded. Loading... Rating is available when the video has been rented. This feature is not available right now. Please try again later. Uploaded on Mar 3, 2010 Recording of the Crowd at the F A Cup final 1927 singing Abide with me Category When autoplay is enabled, a suggested video will automatically play next. Up next The Cup Final (1961) - Duration: 7:54. British Pathé 11,766 views 7:54 The story behind FA Cup's Anthem Abide With Me - Duration: 3:52. uchubi 3,507 views 3:52 soccer fan cries to Abide With Me by Katherine Jenkins 2004 FA Cup YouTube - Duration: 3:27. tubeway army 72,734 views 3:27 FA Cup Final "Abide with Me" - Duration: 2:32. musicandmediauk 7,296 views 2:32 ABIDE WITH ME-SUNG BY GERRY MARSDEN -PRE 1989 CUP FINAL-EVERTON FC V LIVERPOOL FC - Duration: 2:31. ELMSWOOD48 2,038 views 2:31 West Bromwich Albion v Birmingham City 1931 F A Cup final + homecoming parade - Duration: 3:44. holmleighnyd 4,350 views 3:44 Abide With Me by King's College Choir of Cambridge Songfacts Songfacts Henry Lyte (1793-1847) knew he was dying when he wrote this hymn. The words, "Fast falls the eventide" refer not to the close of day but to the evening of life. For 25 years Lyte had been vicar of the Devonshire fishing village of Lower Brixham. However by the age of 54, his health had broken and he was preparing to leave for the south of France. His immortal hymn was written shortly before his departure from Lower Brixham after taking his final service. He died of consumption at Nice in southern France 3 weeks later. So this is a hymn about death, but also about faith. At Lower Brixham, Henry Lyte helped educate Lord Salisbury, who would become British prime minister no less than 3 times. The words are normally sung to the tune of "Eventide," composed by William H Monk in 1861 rather than Lyte's original music. "Eventide" was included in the compilation of "Hymns Ancient and Modern" (1859-1861), the most popular English hymnal ever published and still in common use in the Church of England. It was created to compile all the individual songs of the Anglican church of the 1st half of the 19th century and the second edition was edited by William H Monk. This hymn was one of the songs repeatedly played by the 7 musicians of the band of the Titanic as the ship went down. No member of the band survived. This was sung at the wedding of Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip. It is also sung at the annual Anzac Day services in Australia and New Zealand. Since 1927 it has been sung just before the start at the English FA Cup Final. >> Suggestion credit: Edward Pearce - Ashford, Kent, England, for all above "Abide With Me" provided much comfort to Edith Cavell (1865-1915), the British World War 1 nurse, who was imprisoned and condemned to death by the Germans for helping wounded soldiers to escape. Permission was given for the English chaplain, Stirling Graham, to visit her in her cell the night before she was to be shot and together they recited the words of this hymn. Scottish singer-songwriter Emeli Sande performed the song during the London 2012 Olympic Games opening ceremony. Her version reached #44 on the UK singles chart in the week after the event. She said: "I researched how the song was written and how much it meant to people, so that made me even more nervous about getting the lyrics right. It was Gandhi's favorite song." (Source Q magazine)
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If something is ‘Napiform’, it’s shaped like which vegetable?
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qb_5680
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turnip
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turnip-shaped - definition and meaning turnip-shaped from The Century Dictionary and Cyclopedia Shaped like a turnip; napiform. from WordNet 3.0 Copyright 2006 by Princeton University. All rights reserved. adj. shaped in the form of a turnip Etymologies Sorry, no etymologies found. Examples Model stills are ubiquitous; little turnip-shaped things built of copper and mounted onto a varnished plank with miniature dollhouse campfires under their boilers. The New Dr. Price Cookbook As an awn from a bearded head of barley will win its disputed way up one's sleeve, and gain a point in advance despite all effort to stop or expel it, so did every resolution, every reflection, counteract the very purpose it was summoned to oppose, and to my sorrow I would taste the drastic, turnip-shaped corm wherever opportunity occurred. Napiform - definition of napiform by The Free Dictionary Napiform - definition of napiform by The Free Dictionary http://www.thefreedictionary.com/napiform Round at the top and tapering below; turnip-shaped: napiform roots. [Latin nāpus, turnip + -form .] (Botany) botany shaped like a turnip [C19: from Latin nāpus turnip] na•pi•form turnip-shaped, as a root. [1840–50; < Latin nāp(us) a kind of turnip + -i- + -form ] Want to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us , add a link to this page, or visit the webmaster's page for free fun content . Link to this page: Copyright © 2003-2017 Farlex, Inc Disclaimer All content on this website, including dictionary, thesaurus, literature, geography, and other reference data is for informational purposes only. This information should not be considered complete, up to date, and is not intended to be used in place of a visit, consultation, or advice of a legal, medical, or any other professional.
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Which country has the international vehicle registration CDN?
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qb_5800
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canada
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Why does Canada have the letters CDN as its international car registration plate? Surely it would be more logical to have CND? | Notes and Queries | guardian.co.uk Why does Canada have the letters CDN as its international car registration plate? Surely it would be more logical to have CND? THE DN stands for Dominion. The abbreviation was created when Canada was one. Bob Hammarberg, Minneapolis, US. CDN for Canada is no more idiotic than CH for Switzerland, proof that it is time to standardize the spelling of place names around the globe. If we call "Livorno" "Leghorn," is it possible that Hispanics say, "Neuva Yorca," and the French transmogrify "Little Rock" into "La Petite Roche"? Nancy Belck (nbelck@siue.edu) , Canada still is the Dominion of Canada. And if D did stand for Dominion why were Australia, New Zealand and South Africa not also given a D? Keith Mills, Alne, Yorks There is nothing idiotic about Switzerland's use of CH for her international designation. CH is Latin and it stands for "Confoederatio Helvetica". Switzerland is a country of four official languages - so choosing Latin was the most neutral choice. What is idiotic is that, by law, all Swiss cars have to display the CH plate - even if they never leave the country. This even applies to police cars, road sweepers and public buses. These vehicles clearly rarely leave the country (although there are cross border bus routes in some areas). Mark Butcher, Geneva, Switzerland
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Which English-born Australian darts player has the nickname ‘The Silver Surfer’?
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qb_5815
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sean reed
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Which four letter word beginning with S is an Arab marketplace or bazaar?
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qb_5850
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souk
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Is there any word that ends with the letter Q? - Quora Quora Answer Wiki 8 Answers Quora User, English is not perfect, but it is a lingua franca, so knowing it is good for all Answer: Many words in Arabic end in the equivalent of the letter "q". One of them is Iraq. Here is an article: http://grammar.yourdictionary.co... Most words that end with the letter Q are borrowed into English from other languages. Many words from the Inuit (formerly called Eskimo) language end with Q. Scrabble players take note, for one particular example includes not just a word that ends with the letter Q, but a word that both begins and ends with Q. The word Qallunaq in the Canadian Oxford English Dictionary is defined as ‘a person not of Inuit descent, a white person’. Another word from the Inuit language that ends in Q is umiaq, a type of boat made by stretching animal skins over a wooden frame. If you’re feeling Canadian now with all these wonderful Inuit words, then add a third word ending in Q to your vocabularly: Auyuittuq National Park. The Arabic language also provides more examples of words that end in the letter Q. The suq, also spelled souk, is an Arabic word for a marketplace. And finally there’s talaq, a type of divorce under Islamic law. Place names in Africa and the Middle East ending in Q include the country of Iraq, as well as Halq al-Wadi in Tunisia, often shortened to simply Halq. Suq | Define Suq at Dictionary.com suq British Dictionary definitions for suq Expand a variant spelling of souk 1 Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Charlotte Cooper won which event at the 1900 Summer Olympics in Paris?
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qb_5858
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women s tennis singles
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Charlotte COOPER - Olympic Tennis | Great Britain Charlotte COOPER Olympic Games 1900 Charlotte Cooper, the first female Olympic champion In winning the women’s tennis singles title at Paris 1900, Charlotte Cooper became the first female athlete to win Olympic gold in an individual event. A record breaker Charlotte Cooper was one of the great women’s tennis champions of the late 19th-century, a time when the ladies’ game was played in long dresses. A member of the Ealing Lawn Tennis Club, Cooper won her first Wimbledon singles title in 1895, aged 25, and would go on to repeat the feat on four further occasions. She was a wife and a mother by the time she won the last of those titles, in 1908, when she became the oldest winner of the prestigious tournament at the age of 37 years and 296 days, a record that stands to this day. Her 11 singles finals between 1895 and 1912 represented another Wimbledon record, which she held outright until 1994, when it was equalled by Martina Navratilova. Fun and games in Paris Also known as Les concours internationaux d'exercices physiques et de sports, the 1900 Paris Olympic Games took place between mid-May and late October, and were held as part of the city’s Exposition Universelle (World Fair). Women made their first appearance on the Olympic stage, competing in archery, sailing, equestrianism, croquet, boules, life-saving, fishing, golf and tennis. Held in July, the tennis tournament took place on clay courts installed in the rural surroundings of the Ile de Puteaux, in the middle of the Seine, with Cooper entering the women’s singles and the mixed doubles. History in the making One of the few female players at the time to serve overarm, Cooper was a superb volleyer and played an attacking game, rushing up to the net at every opportunity. She collected her first gold medal of the Games in the mixed doubles with her compatriot R.F. Doherty, the pair beating Hélène Prévost of France and Great Britain’s Harold Mahony 6-2, 6-4 in the final. Cooper dominated the women’s singles, winning all her matches in straight sets. After accounting for the USA’s Marion Jones 6-2, 7-5 in the semi-final, she got the better of Prévost once more in the final on 11 July, winning 6-1, 6-4 to become the first woman to win Olympic gold in an individual event. A life devoted to tennis Cooper continued to compete at the highest level for a number of years after the Paris Games, contesting her last Wimbledon singles final in 1912, by which time she had turned 42. She went on to appear in the women’s doubles final with Dorothea Douglas the following year, a full 18 years after her maiden singles triumph. The sprightly Cooper continued to play the game she loved right through to the 1950s, and died at home in Helensburgh, Scotland, on 10 October 1966 at the age of 96.
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What is 1500 in Roman numerals?
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qb_5943
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md
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How to write 1500 in Roman Numerals How to write 1500 in Roman Numerals Question: What is 1500 in Roman Numerals? Is your question, "What is 1500 in Roman Numerals?" If so, you have come to the right place. 1500 is displayed in Roman Numerals below. 1500 in Roman Numerals is MD 1500 in roman numerals 1500 in roman numerals The numer 1500 is written in roman numerals like this: MD MD = 1500
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In the US in the 1920’s and 1930’s the Chicago Piano was a slang term for what?
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qb_5955
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machine gun
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1930s Slang Every decade has its own slang, yet the 1930s slang is a type of jargon that is completely unique to the spirit of the time. The 1930s slang embodies the history of what was going on in the world as well as a fusion of everything that was considered “cool” during that era. Examples of 1930s slang Here is some of the popular slang of the 1930s. Keep in mind that much of the slang may be widely recognizable words that are used today; however, some of the words have since taken on a different meaning. Abyssinia - This means “I’ll be seeing you” and if you say it really fast you will be able to actually hear it as you say the word. Horn – This means telephone. Apple – Everyone has heard of “the big apple” (being New York) however did you know that the word “apple” referred to any big city in the 1930s? Broad/dame/doll – These words were all slang for the fairer sex; they simply referred to women. Gat/rod/heater/convincer – A couple of these words are still used today when referring to a gun. Big House – Nothing has changed with this one as it still refers to a prison. Hooch/Booze – This was a term for whiskey. Trigger Men – This was (and sometimes still is used) a term for hired gunmen. Hot mama/looker/ omato/dish/sweet patootie – These were all terms to describe good looking women. Cadillac – While now this word simply refers to a car, in the 1930s it referred to an ounce of cocaine or heroin. Canary – No it’s not a bird – at least not in the 1930s; a canary in the 1930s referred to a female singer. Cats/alligators – These words were used to describe people who were fans of swing music. Chicago typewriter/chopper – These words referred to the Thompson machine gun also known as “Tommy Gun.” City Juice/Dog Soup – These terms referred to a cup of water. Copper – Look closely and you will notice that we still use part of this word when referring to a police officer. Instead of a “cop” in the 1930s a police officer was called a “copper.” Chicago overcoat – This refers to a coffin. There was a ton of gang violence in Chicago during the 1930s so it was not uncommon for the word “Chicago” to be used as a lead word for a slang term relative to violence. Dick/gumshoe/flatfoot – Believe it or not these words referred to a detective. If you think about the character “Dick Tracy” you will remember that he was a detective during the 1930s. The slang word for detective back then was “dick” so basically they were calling him Detective Tracy in the slang vernacular of the time. History of the Era It has been long said that if the 1930s were a book, it would begin with the Great Depression and end with the influx of the second World War. It was the fourth decade in the twentieth century history of the United States, the country’s darkest hour, and quite possibly one of the most socially ambient decades of all. Despite the toll that the Great Depression took on the United States, there was still a spirit of the times that fused the tension of the era with the social realism and art deco style that gained popularity throughout the world. As a result of factors like these, there evolved the slang of the 1930s – a now lost treasure, or dissonant charm, this was the slang that encouraged lost minds to awaken to new hope and forge ahead towards their dreams. 1920's Slang Dictionary : Prohibition Terms : AlCapones.com Chin music: Punch on the jaw Chinese squeeze: Grafting by skimming profits off the top Chippy: Woman of easy virtue Chisel: To swindle or cheat Chiv: Knife, "a stabbing or cutting weapon" Chopper squad: Men with machine guns Chump: person marked for a con or a gullible person. Clammed: Close-mouthed (clammed up) Clean sneak: An escape with no clues left behind Clip joint: In some cases, a nightclub where the prices are high and the patrons are fleeced Clipped: Shot Close your head: Shut up Clout: Shoplifter
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Which English football club is nicknamed ‘The Tractor Boys’?
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qb_5989
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ipswich town
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Soccer Club Nicknames And What They Mean Soccer Club Nicknames And What They Mean Soccer Club Nicknames And What They Mean A selection of the weird and wonderful club nicknames in world soccer Juventus' nickname reflects a long and successful history. Valerio Pennicino / Getty Images By Stewart Coggin Updated April 23, 2016. The origins of some soccer club nicknames are fascinating, often unique to a certain area or moment in history. It is common for clubs to have a variety of nicknames, but here are 10 of the most interesting ones. Arsenal (the Gunners) The club was formed in 1886 by workers at Woolwich Arsenal Armament Factory. Initially called Dial Square, the club would be renamed as Woolwich Arsenal before dropping the prefix in 1913. The connection to the Armament Factory remained despite the club moving to north London, and they are still known as the Gunners. River Plate (millionaires) The Argentinean giants became known as Los Millionaros (millionaires) after they moved from Boca, a working class district of Buenos Aires to a wealthier area in 1938. The Spanish club are known as Los Colchoneros (the mattress makers) because their shirts resemble a traditional pattern on Spanish mattresses. continue reading below our video The Fastest Miles Ever Run Everton (the Toffees or Toffeemen) There are several explanations for the origin of this moniker. Some believe it hails from a toffee shop near the ground which sold the Everton Mint, while another explanation is that ‘Toffees’ was a nickname for the Irish, of whom there were many in Liverpool. FC Koln (billy goats) The club were founded in one of the working class districts of the Rhineland city, and goat is a derogatory name for the poor. Geissbock (billy goat) stuck and Koln still parade a mascot goat called Hennes – after former coach Hennes Weisweiler – before every home match. Nimes (the Crocodiles) The emblem of the French city is a crocodile tied to a palm tree. Nimes was once a favorite resting place of Roman soldiers who had conquered Egypt (the crocodile stands for Egypt and the palm symbolizes victory). The shirt has a crocodile graphic on the body. Ipswich Town (the Tractor Boys) The English club are widely known as the ‘Blues’ or ‘Town’, but acquired a new nickname during their first appearance in the Premier League. Ipswich are called The Tractor Boys because of the agricultural links to the area. When they played Birmingham City, the opposition fans sang “no noise from the Tractor Boys” during a routine win, and soon their own supporters began using the name to refer to themselves as they jovially highlighted the club’s lack of glamor compared to their more illustrious opponents. Galatasaray (Cim Bom Bom) The Turkish club, set up by students of a French high school, went on tour to Switzerland in the early 1900s where they learnt a Swiss song called Jim Bom Bom. Once they returned home it got lost in translation. Olympiakos (legend) The Greek outfit became known as Thrylos (legend) after a successful run in the 1930s which garnered six league titles. For a spell, the side featured a forward line made up exclusively of the five Andrianopoulos brothers. by dradicke Club Name: Ipswich Town Football Club Nickname: The Tractor Boys Founded: 1878 Stadium: Portman Road, Ipswich (30,311) Owner: Marcus Evans Manager: Paul Jewell League: Championship 2011-2012: 15th Ipswich boss Paul Jewell has brought in new defensive recruits Elliot Hewitt, Luke … Continue reading →
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What is the name of fictional character Dr Doolittle’s parrot?
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qb_5992
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polynesia
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The Adventures of Doctor Dolittle Submissions The Adventures of Doctor Dolittle "My community in San Rafael, CA just finished a 3 weekend run, and it was fantastic. Furthermore, the entire cast is considering going into group treatment to help us stop singing the play's songs day and night, to anyone who will listen. Just yesterday, I picked up my seven-year-old and started singing "Yo-ho, yo-ho..." And she was like, "Oh no, Mommy, I just finally got it out of my head and now you put it in again!" This play is so extremely well written, so full of wonderful characters and top notch, clever, and uplifting songs." —Julie Fingersh, San Rafael Community Services, Calif. "Get ready for the most exciting musical production to hit the Glenrock Auditorium Stage in years! Elliott B. Baker's music and lyrics, in his play as adapted from the book by Hugh Lofting, are captivating, exciting, and just downright fun. Make it a point not to miss this unbelievable, enjoyable, and delightful home-town production." —Casper Star Tribune American Stage Festival—2009 By Elliott Barry Baker. Adapted from the book by Hugh Lofting. Cast: 16-26+ actors (gender flexible) with as many villagers, animals, pirates, and Jolliginki as desired. "Who would have believed that animals have their own side of things?" One very special doctor with a deep understanding and love of animals finds he is able to speak with them. This one moment of comprehension is a light that carries John Dolittle, M.D., from one adventure to the next. Doctor Dolittle, Polynesia the parrot, Gug-Gub the pig, Jip the dog, Dab-Dab the duck and Chee-Chee the monkey travel to Africa to save the monkeys from a terrible plague. Once there they are captured and escape from the Jolliginki who want to serve them for dinner, elude misguided pirates who want to ransom them, and discover wild and wonderful never-before-seen animals. Even the famous African cannibal food critic, Mimi Eataton, makes an appearance. Doctor Dolittle comes to see that his love of learning coupled with his love of animals affords him a unique opportunity to speak on behalf of all animals. With the cooperation of all the animals of Africa, the doctor creates a solution that in the end protects the animals while providing new and better employment for the pirates and Jolliginki. Perseverance, patience and creativity win over ignorance every time." Area staging with set props. Approximate Running Time: 1 hour and 40 minutes. Also Available: An optional accompaniment CD is available for use with this show. See Rental Info for details. Music Samples
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A shoat, or shote, is the young of which animal?
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qb_6022
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pig
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Shoat - definition of shoat by The Free Dictionary Shoat - definition of shoat by The Free Dictionary http://www.thefreedictionary.com/shoat Also found in: Thesaurus , Wikipedia . shoat A young pig just after weaning. [Middle English shote, perhaps of Middle Low German origin.] shoat (Agriculture) a piglet that has recently been weaned [C15: related to West Flemish schote] shoat sucking pig - an unweaned piglet Translations Want to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us , add a link to this page, or visit the webmaster's page for free fun content . Link to this page: young mammal References in classic literature ? When he returned, the big, kindly man came with him, and in Martin's arms there squealed and wriggled a shoat. Mark your calendar It's near this northeastern corner of the shoat that dozens of skiffs sometimes congregate for morning bait catching chores, but bait can often also be found all along the shoal or scattered over the lush grass beds which are found on the south side. The quest for a grand slam In the name of the wanker, the sod and the holy shoat, I pronounce you bubble and squeak. No reports about presence of terrorists, training of terrorism in seminaries: Education minister Characteristics and titers of antibodies to leptospires of 25 seropositive wild boars, Berlin, fall/winter, 2005-06 Boar characteristics Sex ([dagger]) Age, y Place of death ([double dagger]) ([section]) M Adult 1 M Adult 1 F Adult 1 M Adult 1 M Yearling 1 M Adult 1 M Yearling 1 F Yearling 1 M Shoat 1 M Adult 2 F Shoat 2 F Yearling 3 F Adult 3 F Yearling 3 F Yearling 3 F Adult 3 F Adult 3 M Yearling 3 NK Yearling 4 F Shoat 4 F Adult 5 M Shoat 6 F Shoat 7 F Shoat 7 M Adult 7 Boar characteristics Leptospira spp.
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Who won the Golden Ball Award for best player at the 2006 FIFA World Cup?
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qb_6041
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zinedine zidane
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BBC SPORT | Football | World Cup 2006 | Sent-off Zidane named best player Sent-off Zidane named best player Zidane's final match in professional football was the World Cup final Zinedine Zidane won the Golden Ball award for the World Cup's best player, despite being dismissed for headbutting Marco Materazzi in the final. France captain Zidane polled 2,012 points in the vote by journalists mostly carried out at half-time. The midfielder, 34, beat Italians Fabio Cannavaro (1,977 points) and Andrea Pirlo (715 points) in the ballot. He scored a penalty early on in the final but was sent off in extra time as France went on to lose on penalties. Report: Zidane welcomed home The former international player of the year and 1998 World Cup winner announced last month that he was retiring from football after the tournament. The vast majority of those votes were cast by journalists before the final was over and that I'm sure is why Zidane has come out top BBC sports news correspondent Gordon Farquhar On Sunday, he put France ahead from the spot in the opening minutes but was sent off after slamming his head into Materazzi's chest during the tense second period of extra time, which ended 1-1. It was to be his last act as a professional player and, with the French missing his prowess in the ensuing penalty shootout, Italy went on to claim the World Cup title. BBC sports news correspondent Gordon Farquhar was in Berlin to see the game and the vote. "The vast majority of those votes were cast by journalists before the final was over and that I'm sure is why Zidane has come out top," Farquhar told BBC Radio Five Live. WORLD CUP BLOG More on our World Cup blog "But it's going to be a bit embarrassing for Fifa - the man who got sent off in the final for a completely unacceptable foul against another player is the guy who's been chosen by journalists as the man of the tournament. "The reason the journalists voted for Zidane was this great emotional thing - everybody knew it was his last tournament and the final was his last game of football ever - but most people were dumbfounded to see what he did on Sunday. "If you'd asked the 2,012 journalists - who voted for him - after the game whether they wanted to change their vote, they probably would have." Other players on the Golden Ball shortlist included Maniche (Portugal), Michael Ballack (Germany), Gianluca Zambrotta (Italy), Thierry Henry (France), Gianluigi Buffon (Italy), Patrick Vieira (France) and Miroslav Klose (Germany). 606 VIEW
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Which English football club play their home games at Pride Park Stadium?
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qb_6079
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derby county
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Official Website of the Rams - Derby County FC latest news, photos and videos Derby County Business Finder is powered by city-visitor.com & cityvisitor.co.uk By continuing to use the site, you agree to the use of cookies. You can change this and find out more by following this link . Accept Cookies
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Roman numerals MCMLXXIV represent which year?
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qb_6208
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1974
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MCMLXXIV in Roman Numerals | InRomanNumerals.com MCMLXXIV in Roman Numerals The Roman Numerals MCMLXXIV represents 1974 Decimal Number
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What is the cube root of 912,673?
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qb_6244
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97
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Cube root of 912673 Theorems What is Cube Root of 912673 ? 912673 is said to be a perfect cube because 97 x 97 x 97 is equal to 912673. Since 912673 is a whole number, it is a perfect cube. The nearest previous perfect cube is 884736 and the nearest next perfect cube is 941192 . Maths Sugestor And Helper Maths Sugestor And Helper Cube And Cube Roots ----------The sum of the first 100 cubes is equal to 100^2(100+1)^2/4------------- Immediately know the cube-root of of any whole cube from 1 to 1,000,000 The Trick: To determine the cube-root of any whole cube, from one to one million, within a second or two, without any calculator...1 x 1 x 1 = 1 (cube-root of 1 = 1)2 x 2 x 2 = 8 (cube-root of 8 = 2)3 x 3 x 3 = 27 (cube-root of 27 = 3)4 x 4 x 4 = 64 (cube-root of 64 = 4)5 x 5 x 5 = 125 (cube-root of 125 = 5)So what is the cube root of 1,000,000? That's easy. It's 100.But now, how would you instantaneously determine the cube-root of 493,039 ??That is, how would you get the cube-root of 493,039, within one or two seconds, without a calculator, without paper, and without any writing implement?Or, for example, what is the cube-root of 912,673?Answers: The cube-root of 493,039 is 79...The cube-root of 912,673 is 97... Trust me, you don't have to memorize the cube-roots...Instead, i will teach you how to do this in your head, instantaneously...All you have to do is memorize the primary cubes from one to ten:1 x 1 x 1 = 1 (cube-root of 1 = 1)2 x 2 x 2 = 8 (cube-root of 8 = 2)3 x 3 x 3 = 27 (cube-root of 27 = 3)4 x 4 x 4 = 64 (cube-root of 64 = 4)5 x 5 x 5 = 125 (cube-root of 125 = 5)6 x 6 x 6 = 216 (cube-root of 216 = 6)7 x 7 x 7 = 343 (cube-root of 343 = 7)8 x 8 x 8 = 512 (cube-root of 512 = 8)9 x 9 x 9 = 729 (cube-root of 729 = 9)10 x 10 x 10 = 1,000 (cube-root of 1,000 = 10)...Now here's how you do it: First, give a friend a calculator, and ask them to choose any number from 1 to 100, and to use the calculator to cube it... In one of the above examples, the number 79 was chosen. Cubing it, using a calculator, 79 x 79 x 79 = 493,039...The person holding the calculator tells you the cube, and your job is to get the cube-root immediately, using "mental arithmetic."The way you do it is this:If the large number ends in 1, 9, or 4, 5, or 6... then the cube-root also ends in 1, 9, 4, 5, or 6... If the large number ends in 2 or 3, the cube ends in 8 or 7... If the large number ends in 7 or 8, the cube-root ends in 3 or 2... (see above list of primary cubes)Let's look at the example above: 79 x 79 x 79 = 493,039So if i tell you the cube is 493,039, you know immediately that the cube-root ends with a 9...But how do you determine the rest of the cube-root??...Since we're only dealing with cubes of numbers from 1 to 99 (while the cube-root of 1,000,000 is 100), we know that the cube-root will be either a 1 or 2-digit number... Anything between 1,000 (the cube of 10) and 1,000,000 (the cube of 100) will be a 2-digit number.Now, look to the left of the comma in the larger number 493,039. The number is 493... Go back to the list of primary cubes from 1 to 10, and 493 will fit between 7 and 8... The cube-root of 493,039 is thus 79...Try another: 262,144... The cube ends with a 4, thus the cube-root also ends with a 4... The thousands is 262, which is between 216 (the cube of 6) and 343 (the cube of 7)... Thus, the answer is 64...With a little practice, it gets very easy... You'll amaze your friends... All you have to do is memorize the primary cubes... and understand this procedure... ------------- CUBE ROOTS FROM 1 TO 300 ARE -------------------- so here are the cubes.......... (1)^3=1
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The English resort of Clacton-on-Sea lies on which body of water?
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qb_6340
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north sea
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English Channel Map, English Channel Location Facts, Major Bodies of Water, England - World Atlas other bodies of water Some 10,000 years ago as the last Ice Age melted away, new bodies of water formed including the English Channel and Irish Sea , Great Britain and Ireland were now islands and both would eventually benefit from that process. The Roman Legions (40,000 strong) crossed the dangerous English Channel in 43 AD. Literally undefended, the Romans named this wild new province, Britannia, and for some 350 years they controlled and influenced it, until their own Empire collapsed upon itself in 410 AD. Though many invasion attempts occurred via the channel over the centuries (some successful, some not) in modern times the English Channel has helped Britain and Ireland defend themselves from outside invaders, namely the German Army during World War II. The English Channel is a part of the Atlantic Ocean , and it separates the island of Britain (part of the UK ) from northern France and joins the North Sea to the Atlantic Ocean . It is today one of the busiest shipping lanes on the planet. It's approximately 350 miles long, and at its narrowest in the Strait of Dover. It's somewhat shallow, with an average depth of less than 50 meters between Dover and Calais. Completed in 1994, the Channel Tunnel, a 31-mile long rail tunnel beneath the English Channel at the Straits of Dover, connects France and England
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Who defeated King Richard III in the last battle of the ‘Wars of the Roses’?
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qb_6363
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henry tudor henry vii
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Battle of Bosworth - War of the Roses War of the Roses War of the Roses 1455 - 1487 The War of Roses The Wars of the Roses were a series of civil wars fought in medieval England from 1455 to 1487. For thirty - two years, a bitter struggle for the English throne was waged between two branches on the same family, the House of York and the House of Lancaster, both descended from Edward lll . The War of the Roses began in 1455, when many barons resented the way that the Lancaster family had seized the throne in 1399 and felt that Henry V, IV or VI were not the rightful kings. (Henry IV, the first Lancastrian King, came to the English throne by force. He made his cousin Richard ll, abdicate, and then seized the crown himself.) According to the barons, the York family, cousins of the Lancasters, were truly entitled to reign. The Battle of Stoke is considered by most people as the final conflict in the Wars of the Roses. Each house was represented by a rose. The Struggle for power was know as the War of the Roses because the Lancaster emblem was a red rose and the York emblem a white rose. The House of York used a white rose. The House of Lancaster used a red rose. Henry Tudor The Battle of Bosworth 1485 The battle of Bosworth is one of the most important battles in English history. It led to the War of the Roses, and planted the Tudor house on the throne of England. What happened the battle of Bosworth? Henry Tudor , (Henry VII), earl of Richmond and a Lancastrian, defeated King Richard III, a Yorkist, at the battle of Bosworth Field on 22 August 1485. Richard III (on the right) and his flag bearer Battle of Bosworth saw the death of Richard III Richard III was the last English monarch to have been killed in battle. Henry Tudor landed at Milford Haven on 7 August in an attempt to claim the throne of England. He gathered supporters on his journey through Wales, and by the time he arrived in the Midlands, he had amassed an army of an estimated 5,000 men. Richard III, on the other hand, had an army of nearly 8,000. After the battle, Henry Tudor was crowned as King Henry VII , marking the beginning of the 118-year reign of the Tudor dynasty in England. Henry Vll (representing the Lancaster family) married Elizabeth of York (representing the York family). This marriage united the two families. Henry created the Tudor rose, containing both the White Rose of York and the Red Rose of Lancaster. It symbolized the end of a struggle between York and Lancaster, More information
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What does the Latin phrase ‘Amor caecus est’ translate to in English?
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qb_6375
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love is blind
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Romantic Latin Quotes and Phrases Romantic Latin Quotes and Phrases Te amo "I love you" Ab imo pectore "From the bottom of my heart" Nunc scio quid sit amor "Now I know what love is" Una in perpetuum "Together forever" Amor vincit omnia "Love conquers all" Apudne te vel me? "Your place or mine?" Nunc scio quid sit amor "Now I know what love is" Semper fidelis "Always faithful" Amor animi arbitrio sumitur, non ponitur "We choose to love, we do not choose to cease loving" (Syrus) Amor caecus est "Love is blind" In perpetuum et unum diem "Forever and a Day" Amor meus amplior quam verba est "My love is more than words" Amor gignit amorem "Love creates love" Amor est vitae essentia "Love is the essence of life" (Robert B. Mackay) Omnia vincit amor; et nos cedamus amori "Love conquers all things; let us too surrender to love" (Vergil) Quos amor verus tenuit, tenebit "True love will hold on to those whom it has held" (Seneca) Si vis amari, ama "If you wish to be loved, love" (Seneca) Amor sempiternus "Eternal Love"
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How many stations are there on the Chicago ‘L’ rail system?
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qb_6423
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145
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CTA Facts at a Glance CTA Facts at a Glance Spring 2016 Service Overview The Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) operates the nation’s second largest public transportation system. On an average weekday, 1.6 million rides are taken on CTA. The CTA is a regional transit system that serves 35 suburbs, in addition to the City of Chicago, and provides 83 percent of the public transit trips in the six-county Chicago metropolitan area either with direct service or connecting service to Metra and Pace. CTA has 1,888 buses that operate 130 routes and 1,301 route miles. Buses make about 18,843 trips a day and serve 10,813 bus stops. On the rapid transit system, CTA’s 1,492 rail cars operate eight routes and 224.1 miles of track. CTA trains make about 2,276 trips each day and serve 145 stations. Chicago is one of the few cities in the world that has rail service to two major airports. CTA’s Blue Line ‘L’ can take customers to O’Hare International Airport. Orange Line trains, which operate clockwise on the Loop ‘L’ structure, travel to Midway Airport. CTA also provides around-the-clock service on certain routes. During late night and early morning hours, major rail lines and some of CTA’s bus routes offer “Night Owl” service, much of it with connecting schedules and routing. Organization Chicago Transit Authority is an independent governmental agency created by state legislation. CTA began operating on Oct. 1, 1947, after it acquired the properties of the Chicago Rapid Transit Company and the Chicago Surface Lines. On Oct. 1, 1952, CTA became the predominant operator of Chicago transit when it purchased the Chicago Motor Coach system. Governance & oversight The governing arm of CTA is the Chicago Transit Board. Terry Peterson serves as chairman. The board consists of seven members, four appointed by the Mayor of Chicago and three by the Governor of Illinois. The Mayor’s appointees are subject to the approval of the Governor and the Chicago City Council; the Governor’s appointees are subject to the approval of the Mayor and the Illinois State Senate. CTA’s day-to-day operations are directed by Dorval R. Carter, Jr., president. CTA generates revenue from both farebox collections and nonfarebox revenues, and also receives supplemental funding for operating expenses through the Regional Transportation Authority (RTA). The RTA was established in 1974 to oversee local transportation operators in the six-county Chicago metropolitan area. Illinois state law requires the three RTA service boards— CTA, Metra (the suburban rail system) and Pace (the suburban bus system) — to recover collectively at least 50 percent of operating costs from farebox and other system revenues.
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What is the title of the song in the 1981 film ‘Arthur’ that won the Academy Award for Best Song?
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qb_6510
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best that you can do arthur s theme
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Christopher Cross - Arthur's Theme (Best That You Can Do) - YouRepeat Add our chrome extension to repeat YouTube videos at the click of a button Christopher Cross - Arthur's Theme (Best That You Can Do) Choose your time range using the slider. Start: Use this link to share your repeat GIF Creation Settings Separate tags with commas or press enter (max 5 tags) Quick GIF Create Tears for Fears- Everybody Wants to Rule the World Christopher Cross Christopher Cross is an American singer-songwriter from San Antonio, Texas. His debut album earned him five Grammy Awards. He is perhaps best known for his US Top Ten hit songs, "Sailing", "Ride Like the Wind", and "Arthur's Theme", the latter recorded by him for the film Arthur, which starred Dudley Moore. "Sailing" earned three Grammys in 1981, while "Arthur's Theme" won the Oscar for Best Original Song in 1981. Place of birth: San Antonio Nationality: United States of America Christopher Cross: An Evening with Christopher Cross Arthur's Theme (Best That You Can Do) "Arthur's Theme (Best That You Can Do)" is a song performed and written by American singer-songwriter Christopher Cross, which was the main theme for the 1981 film Arthur starring Liza Minnelli and Dudley Moore. In the US, it reached number one on the Billboard Hot 100 and on the Hot Adult Contemporary charts during October 1981, remaining at the top on the Hot 100 for three consecutive weeks. Overseas, it also went to number one on the VG-lista chart in Norway and a top ten hit all around the world. The song became the second and last American number one hit by Christopher Cross. Composer
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In 2010, who became Germany’s youngest President at the age of 51?
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qb_6609
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christian wulff
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Christian Wulff: From Merkel rival to youngest president - The Local Christian Wulff: From Merkel rival to youngest president AFP 1 July 2010 11:03 CEST+02:00 Christian Wulff, who on Wednesday became Germany's youngest-ever president after a nail-biting election, has long been a potential rival to Chancellor Angela Merkel. The preternaturally youthful Wulff, 51, who once described himself as no "alpha male" has governed the state of Lower Saxony, home to automaker Volkswagen, since 2003. Merkel's choice for president, he won election by a special body in a vote seen as a test of her authority after a dire start to her second period in office marred by internal squabbling and a crisis in the eurozone. Allies of Merkel feared Wulff could use Lower Saxony, a high-profile perch, as a possible launch pad to pose a challenge to the weakened chancellor. But she has now effectively neutralised him, at least for the four-year length of his term, by placing him in a golden cage far removed from the real instruments of political power. However, Wulff required three rounds of voting to secure the appointment as members of Merkel's ruling coalition rebelled against his candidacy and delivered her a damaging political setback. The German president, ensconced in Berlin's Bellevue Palace, serves as a kind of moral arbiter for the nation, receiving state guests and occasionally weighing in with contemplative speeches on the issues of the day. Though popular with a significant national profile, the so-called "Kennedy from the Leine" after the river flowing through his state's capital Hannover, was never before called to serve in Berlin. Observers say the genial Wulff does not have the killer instincts of a true political animal and is well-suited for the presidency. "I lack the absolute will to power and the willingness to subordinate everything else," he famously said in a magazine interview in 2008 when asked whether his ambitions included laying down the gauntlet for Merkel. Merkel, a fellow Christian Democrat (CDU), was thought to breathe a sigh of relief, as the blond trained lawyer with elegant dress style and a gentle sense of humour has demonstrated his appeal to voters. He became active in the CDU at the age of 20, and was just 34 when he first challenged Gerhard Schröder, who would later become chancellor, for the premiership of Lower Saxony. It took him two tries but he eventually wrested control of the state in 2003 from Sigmar Gabriel, Schröder's crown prince and current leader of the Social Democrats. He left his long-time wife Christiane in 2006 for public relations executive Bettina, who is 15 years his junior, and launched a charm offensive to mollify his conservative base after the shock announcement. Bettina's tattoo on her upper arm has raised eyebrows in some corners of the German press. They are now married and have a two-year-old son, in addition to a teenage daughter from Wulff's previous marriage. Merkel said she would be delighted to imagine the sound of children's laughter ringing through the Bellevue Palace. She has now got her wish.
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English singer/songwriter Stephen Nice, born 1951, is better known by what name?
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qb_6641
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steve harley
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Steve Harley | Biography & History | AllMusic google+ Artist Biography by Jason Ankeny British rocker Steve Harley was born Steven Nice in London on February 27, 1951; the son of a jazz singer, he was stricken with polio at age two and spent the better part of his adolescence in and out of hospitals. After trying his hand at journalism, by the early '70s Harley was busking throughout London, forming the band Cockney Rebel in 1973 with guitarist Jean Paul Crocker, bassist Paul Jeffreys, keyboardist Milton Reame James, and drummer Stuart Elliott. Signing to EMI, the group debuted with The Human Menagerie ; the single "Judy Teen" followed in early in 1974, becoming Cockney Rebel's first hit. Psychomodo was also a success, but as Harley's combative relationship with the press worsened he dissolved the group soon after. A Harley solo single, "Big Big Deal, " preceded the formation of a new Cockney Rebel lineup, which again featured drummer Stuart Elliott in addition to new guitarist Jim Cregan, bassist George Ford and keyboardist Duncan McKay. 1975's The Best Years of Our Lives generated Harley's first U.K. chart-topper, "Make Me Smile (Come Up and See Me), " on its way to selling over a million copies; the follow-up Love's a Prima Donna also launched a Top Ten hit with its cover of the Beatles' "Here Comes the Sun." But in the wake of 1977's Face to Face -- A Live Recording, Harley again disbanded Cockney Rebel and relocated to the U.S., recording the better part of Hobo With a Grin in Los Angeles before returning to Britain. 1979's The Candidate failed to restore his commercial lustre, and with the exception of a minor 1983 hit "Ballerina (Prima Donna)" he spent the better part of the '80s removed from the pop scene. When his recording of "Mr. Soft" experienced a rebirth thanks to its use in a television commercial, Harley assembled a hits collection of the same name. Soon after he formed a new incarnation of Cockney Rebel and regularly toured into the following decade. 1999's Stripped to Bare Bones documents an acoustic set recorded the year previous. Yes You Can was issued in summer 2000.
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The name of which city translates into English as ‘River of January’?
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qb_6662
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rio de janeiro
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January River - definition of January River by The Free Dictionary January River - definition of January River by The Free Dictionary http://www.thefreedictionary.com/January+River Also found in: Thesaurus , Encyclopedia , Wikipedia . Rio de Ja·nei·ro (dā zhə-nâr′ō, dē, dĭ) Familiarly known as "Rio." A city of southeast Brazil on Guanabara Bay, an arm of the Atlantic Ocean. The city's name, Portuguese for "River of January," reflects the fact that the first European explorers to visit the bay, in January 1502, believed it was the mouth of a river. The city, founded in 1565, was the capital of Brazil from 1763 until 1960, when the government was transferred to Brasília. Rio de Janeiro Rio n 1. (Placename) a port in SE Brazil, on Guanabara Bay: the country's chief port and its capital from 1763 to 1960; backed by mountains, notably Sugar Loaf Mountain; founded by the French in 1555 and taken by the Portuguese in 1567. Pop: 11 469 000 (2005 est). 2. (Placename) a state of E Brazil. Capital: Rio de Janeiro. Pop: 14 724 475 (2002). Area: 42 911 sq km (16 568 sq miles) Ri•o de Ja•nei•ro (ˈri oʊ deɪ ʒəˈnɛər oʊ, dʒə-, di, də) n. 1. a state in SE Brazil. 13,316,455; 17,091 sq. mi. (44,268 sq. km). 2. the capital of this state, on Guanabara Bay: former capital of Brazil. 5,184,292. ThesaurusAntonymsRelated WordsSynonymsLegend: Brazilian States by the Literal Meaning of Their Name Home » Moving to Brazil Brazilian States by the Literal Meaning of Their Name Ever wondered what the literal translation of the the Brazilian states were? Wonder no more. The results are in and you don't have to fly to "River of Crabs" "Thick Bushes" of "Bad for Navigation" to find out what their names mean (literally). Brazilian State names in Portuguese/Tupi Guarani Brazilian State names translated literally into English World Cup 2014 stadiums map As the majority of the original words are from Tupi Guarani language (which does not translate easily into Portuguese or English) many of these translations are subject to dispute, however should reflect the general consensus. Some of these names sound suddenly even more appealing; such as "Land of Rondon" or "Toucan's Beak" however the once exotic "Amapá" suddenly loses it's flair when translated to "Land of Rain" fancy a holiday there now? No, neither do we! That being said, River of Crabs, here we come! (Who's hungry?) Many of these names are controversial, especially in the case of Amapá, Maranhão, Acre, Ceará, Pernambuco, Goiás, and Rio de Janeiro. The most plausible or most accepted interpretations for the name were chosen. Want to visit the thick bushes of the south? Check out container shipping costs for Brazil. Rio de Janeiro - definition of Rio de Janeiro by The Free Dictionary Rio de Janeiro - definition of Rio de Janeiro by The Free Dictionary http://www.thefreedictionary.com/Rio+de+Janeiro Rio de Ja·nei·ro (dā zhə-nâr′ō, dē, dĭ) Familiarly known as "Rio." A city of southeast Brazil on Guanabara Bay, an arm of the Atlantic Ocean. The city's name, Portuguese for "River of January," reflects the fact that the first European explorers to visit the bay, in January 1502, believed it was the mouth of a river. The city, founded in 1565, was the capital of Brazil from 1763 until 1960, when the government was transferred to Brasília. Rio de Janeiro Rio n 1. (Placename) a port in SE Brazil, on Guanabara Bay: the country's chief port and its capital from 1763 to 1960; backed by mountains, notably Sugar Loaf Mountain; founded by the French in 1555 and taken by the Portuguese in 1567. Pop: 11 469 000 (2005 est). 2. (Placename) a state of E Brazil. Capital: Rio de Janeiro. Pop: 14 724 475 (2002). Area: 42 911 sq km (16 568 sq miles) Ri•o de Ja•nei•ro (ˈri oʊ deɪ ʒəˈnɛər oʊ, dʒə-, di, də) n. 1. a state in SE Brazil. 13,316,455; 17,091 sq. mi. (44,268 sq. km). 2. the capital of this state, on Guanabara Bay: former capital of Brazil. 5,184,292. ThesaurusAntonymsRelated WordsSynonymsLegend:
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Si is the symbol for which chemical element?
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qb_6705
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silicon
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Chemical Elements.com - Silicon (Si) Contains an "Introduction to Tungsten", among other things If you know of any other links for Silicon, please let me know Bentor, Yinon. Chemical Element.com - Silicon. <http://www.chemicalelements.com/elements/si.html>. For more information about citing online sources, please visit the MLA's Website . This page was created by Yinon Bentor. Use of this web site is restricted by this site's license agreement . Copyright © 1996-2012 Yinon Bentor. All Rights Reserved. Si - definition of Si by The Free Dictionary Si - definition of Si by The Free Dictionary http://www.thefreedictionary.com/Si Système International [d'Unités] (International System [of Units]) Si 1 [Italian, from Medieval Latin; see gamut.] si (Classical Music) music a variant of te si the internet domain name for (Computer Science) Slovenia (Placename) a variant transliteration of the Chinese name for the Xi Si (Units) Système International (d'Unités). See SI unit abbreviation for Noun 1. Si - a tetravalent nonmetallic element; next to oxygen it is the most abundant element in the earth's crust; occurs in clay and feldspar and granite and quartz and sand; used as a semiconductor in transistors atomic number 14 , silicon chemical element , element - any of the more than 100 known substances (of which 92 occur naturally) that cannot be separated into simpler substances and that singly or in combination constitute all matter quartz - a hard glossy mineral consisting of silicon dioxide in crystal form; present in most rocks (especially sandstone and granite); yellow sand is quartz with iron oxide impurities clay - a very fine-grained soil that is plastic when moist but hard when fired semiconducting material , semiconductor - a substance as germanium or silicon whose electrical conductivity is intermediate between that of a metal and an insulator; its conductivity increases with temperature and in the presence of impurities feldspar , felspar - any of a group of hard crystalline minerals that consist of aluminum silicates of potassium or sodium or calcium or barium granite - plutonic igneous rock having visibly crystalline texture; generally composed of feldspar and mica and quartz sand - a loose material consisting of grains of rock or coral silicone , silicone polymer - any of a large class of siloxanes that are unusually stable over a wide range of temperatures; used in lubricants and adhesives and coatings and synthetic rubber and electrical insulation 2. SI - a complete metric system of units of measurement for scientists; fundamental quantities are length (meter) and mass (kilogram) and time (second) and electric current (ampere) and temperature (kelvin) and amount of matter (mole) and luminous intensity (candela); "Today the United States is the only country in the world not totally committed to the Systeme International d'Unites" metric system - a decimal system of weights and measures based on the meter and the kilogram and the second 3.
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In which US state is Lower Lake?
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qb_6743
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california
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Lower Lake, CA - Lower Lake, California Map & Directions - MapQuest {{::location.tagLine.value.text}} Sponsored Topics Lower Lake (formerly, Grantville) is a census-designated place (CDP) in Lake County, California, USA. Lower Lake is located 13 miles (21 km) east-southeast of Kelseyville, at an elevation of 1371 feet (418 m). The population was 1,294 at the 2010 census, down from 1,755 at the 2000 census. According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of 2.7 square miles (7.0 km²), of which, 99.08% is land and 0.92% is water. At the 2000 census, according to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP had a total area of 7.9 square miles (20.5 km²), of which, 7.9 square miles (20.4 km²) of it was land and 0.1 square miles (0.2 km²) of it (0.88%) was water. 1 State Farm Agent in Lower Lake, California 1 State Farm Agent in Lower Lake, California Step Three: Select An Agent Bread Crumb Navigation © Copyright, State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Company, . State Farm Bank®, Bloomington, Illinois, is a Member FDIC and Equal Housing Lender. NMLS ID 139716. The other products offered by affiliate companies of State Farm Bank are not FDIC insured, not a State Farm Bank obligation or guaranteed by State Farm Bank, and subject to investment risk, including possible loss of principal invested. Contact State Farm Bank toll-free at 877-SF4-BANK (877-734-2265). Callers who are hearing or speech impaired should dial 711 or use a preferred Telecommunications Relay Service. Bank FDIC Equal Housing Lender Life Insurance and annuities are issued by State Farm Life Insurance Company. (Not Licensed in MA, NY, and WI) State Farm Life and Accident Assurance Company (Licensed in New York and Wisconsin) Home Office, Bloomington, Illinois. Before investing, consider the funds' investment objectives, risks, charges and expenses. Contact State Farm VP Management Corp., (1-800-447-4930) for a prospectus or summary prospectus containing this and other information. Read it carefully. AP2014/12/2170 State Farm VP Management Corp. is a separate entity from those State Farm entities which provide banking and insurance products. Investing involves risk, including potential for loss. Neither State Farm nor its agents provide tax or legal advice. Please consult a tax or legal advisor for advice regarding your personal circumstances. Lower Lake Weather - AccuWeather Forecast for CA 95457 Storms to pummel California with flooding rain, snowy mountain travel Weather News - January 16, 2017, 11:17:26 AM EST A new round of storms will bring locally drenching rain and heavy mountain snow, with possible flooding and travel disruptions, in California. Up to 8 inches of rain to threaten flooding in northwestern US Weather News - January 16, 2017, 11:10:08 AM EST Storms will return to the northwestern United States and deliver drenching rain and wintry travel hazards this week. Weather News - January 15, 2017, 5:26:55 PM EST A long-duration ice storm will continue to cause dangerous travel across the Central states through Monday.
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Dipsophobia is the irrational fear of doing what?
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qb_6834
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drinking alcohol
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What is Dipsophobia? What is Dipsophobia? written by: jason1244 • edited by: Paul Arnold • updated: 3/8/2011 “My mother’s father drank and her mother was an unhappy, neurotic woman, and I think she has lived all her life afraid of anyone who drinks for fear something like that might happen to her" is a quote by John Hurt who is probably best known as the lead actor in “The Elephant Man". Can you relate? slide 1 of 5 What is Dipsophobia? Dipsophobia is an abnormal and persistent fear of drinking alcohol. If you have what might be considered an undue anxiety about becoming addicted to alcohol and you are concerned about the effect that it could have on your body, you could be suffering from dipsophobia. The opposite of dipsophobia is dipsomania or a strong desire or cravings for alcohol, but that’s another article. slide 2 of 5 What are the Causes of Dipsophobia? Like many phobias dipsophobia is caused by irrational thoughts about your situation or some object that you may be focused on, but actually presents no danger to you. The natural thing to do under these circumstances is to avoid the things that frighten you. If you are dipsophobic, you may try to avoid environments where people will be drinking or you may choose not to associate with drinkers at all in your personal life. The debate about the causes of phobic behavior in the mental health community are many, some believe it could be a result of trauma, or a learned behavior from your parents and/or a chemical imbalance in the brain. slide 3 of 5 What are the Symptoms of Dipsophobia? People who suffer from phobias often share the same or similar physical symptoms when they feel threatened or anxious. The symptoms can come simultaneously or be sequential. Take a look at the partial list below to see if you recognize any of the symptoms. Panic and fear (terror, extreme fright, feeling like you might die) Rapid heartbeat (you can actually feel your heart beat in your chest) Shortness of breath (tightness in your throat and/or chest) Trembling (shaking hands, weak knees and general nervousness) A strong desire to get away (all you can think about is the exit) Nausea (swirling feeling in your stomach, dizziness in your head) Sweating (sweaty hands, under arms, forehead and/or legs) slide 4 of 5
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How wide, in metres, is an Olympic swimming pool?
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qb_6917
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25 metres
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Volume of a Swimming Pool - The Physics Factbook Volume of a Swimming Pool Standardized Result AM-02: School Swimming Pools Guidelines for Operators . The State of Queensland (Department of Education and the Arts). 2002. "Example 1: Pool Dimensions: Length 25 metres Width 10 metres Depth 1 metres to 2 metres (average 1.5 metres) Volume = 25 × 10 x 1.5 = 375 cubic metres One cubic metre is equal to 1000 litres therefore the volume of the example above is 375 000 litres." 375,000 liters Recreonics Inc. Calculating Swimming Pool Water Volume . 2005. "Example: The water volume of a pool 60 ft. long, 30 ft. wide and that slopes in depth from 3 ft. to 10 ft. is as follows: 30 x 60 x ((10 + 3)/2) = 11,700 cubic ft. of water 11,700 x 7.5 = 87,750 gallons." 332,170 liters Decatur/Morgan County Convention & Visitors Bureau. Point Mallard Park Fact Sheet . 2005. "Wave Pool Capacity: 300 persons. Wave Pool Volume: 450,000 gallons …. Olympic Pool Capacity: 250 persons. Olympic Pool Volume: 648,000 gallons …. Duck Pond Volume: 26,000 gallons." 1,703,435 liters Cooke Associates. Sportscience and Engineering in Education . 2005. "Mathematics: Pool volume. One Olympic pool design is 25 metres wide and 50 metres long. The pool is 3 metres deep at the starting end of the pool and slopes down (linearly) to 2 metres deep at the far end of the pool. How many litres of water are needed to fill this pool?." 3,125,001 liters "An Olympic Pool must be 25 m wide with a depth of 2.0 m (min) at all parts of the course and must be 50 m in length." 2,500,000 liters Ever wonder how much water it takes to fill up an entire swimming pool? I know I did. That's why I did some research to come up with that information and now I am sharing that information with you. The volume of a swimming pool is quite simple to determine. Every pool has certain measurable factors; however, these factors differ depending on the shape of the pool. The most common and most basic is the rectangular swimming pool. To determine the volume of rectangular pools, multiply the length of the pool by its width and by its average depth. For a circular pool, multiply the squared radius of the pool by π (pi) and by its average depth. For an elliptical pool, multiply π/4 by the major diameter, minor diameter, and average depth. For irregular shapes, calculating the volume is less accurate. You will need to determine of volume of a normal shape within the given area and then approximate the volume of the remaining parts of the pool. Volume of a swimming pool is given in units of cubic meters, liters, or gallons. Jeffrey Gilbert -- 2005
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Which English rugby union team play their home games at The Recreation Ground?
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qb_6937
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bath
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BathRugby.com: The Official Website 4/2/17KO 15:00AwayNewcastle FalconsAnglo Welsh Match information New to Bath Rugby? We salute you Join us this season for: Epic, elite entertainment Rugby World Cup 2015: England team guide for the tournament on home soil in September and October - Telegraph Watch: the World Cup lowdown in 100 seconds Rugby World Cup 2015: England team guide for the tournament on home soil in September and October Telegraph Sport provides its everything-you-need-to-know guide and profile about England rugby team ahead of the Rugby World Cup on home soil Fiji, Sept 18, 8pm, Twickenham, London Wales, Sept 26, 8pm, Twickenham, London Australia, Oct 3, 8pm, Twickenham, London Uruguay, Oct 10, 8pm, Manchester City Stadium How they qualified Automatically as the tournament hosts. World ranking 4 The Rugby World Cup final 2015 begins in World Cup high No competition here. Every England fan will go to the grave unable to forget Jonny Wilkinson's final-minute dropped goal that sealed the 2003 trophy in Sydney. World Cup low 2011 was undoubtedly the nadir. Martin Johnson's side just about beat Scotland and Argentina and then went out in the quarter-finals to France, flying home dogged by a series of off-field controversies. Coach Stuart Lancaster took over from Johnson and has instilled a hard-working ethic with discipline prized above all else. He has overseen numerous hints of breakthroughs but is yet to allay fears that England could be heading for another World Cup disaster, as it did in 2011. He believes England can win thanks to the "Twickenham factor," pinning hopes on the stadium's "fortress status" and the huge boost to morale that will be provided by home fans. Touch of magic: Bath centre Jonathan Joseph in action for England (REX) Most likely to light up the World Cup Jonathan Joseph took this year's Six Nations by storm. The Bath centre put in a series of scintilating, try-scoring performances and there's no reason he can't do it again, especially alongside club and country teammate George Ford. Mad, bad and dangerous to know After Dylan Hartley and Manu Tuilagi sabotaged their squad places, only reformed bad boy Danny Care remains, three years on from a wild period in which he was arrested three times after drinking sprees and was banned from driving. Campaign bases: England's main training centre, Pennyhill Park in Surrey, will be their home for the three pool games at Twickenham and they will then move to Salford before the Uruguay game in Manchester. Indisputable line in their national anthem: "Long to reign over us." Alternative World Cup anthem: Simple Minds: Promised You A Miracle Fan's kit The remnants of an explosion in Henry Blofeld's wardrobe, with hats from Timothy Claypole in Rentaghost. Odds 7-2 A lot will depend on the form of captain Chris Robshaw at the World Cup (GETTY IMAGES) The stereotype is... An exceptional front five, who provide power and set-piece dominance, but rather conservative in attack. Substance wins out over style. The reality is... The likes of Joseph and fly-half George Ford have begun to add sparkle to the forward power, but basic mistakes when under pressure still cost them dear against the best sides. Commentator’s go-to stat The English have not lost to Wales since 1987 in a World Cup, and since 1991 against Australia. Did you know? England hold the record for most drop-goals in the history of the RWC, 20. That's seven more than any other side with 14 of these coming from Jonny Wilkinson.
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Puck Bay lies off the shore of which European country?
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qb_6962
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poland
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kashubia photos on Flickr | Flickr 99+ Wikipedia about Gdansk: Gdańsk is a Polish city on the Baltic coast, the capital of the Pomeranian Voivodeship, Poland's principal seaport and the center of the country's fourth-largest metropolitan area. The city lies on the southern edge of Gdańsk Bay (of the Baltic Sea), in a conurbation with the city of Gdynia, spa town of Sopot, and suburban communities, which together form a metropolitan area called the Tricity (Trójmiasto), with a population near 740,000. Gdańsk itself has a population of 455,830 (June 2010), making it the largest city in the Pomerania region of Northern Poland. Gdańsk is the historical capital of Gdańsk Pomerania and the largest city of Kashubia. The city was close to the former late medieval boundary between West Slavic and Germanic seized lands and it has a complex political history with periods of Polish rule, periods of German rule, and extensive self-rule, with two spells as a free city. It has been part of modern Poland since 1945. Gdańsk is situated at the mouth of the Motława River, connected to the Leniwka, a branch in the delta of the nearby Vistula River, whose waterway system supplies 60% of the area of Poland and connects Gdańsk to the national capital in Warsaw. This gives the city a unique advantage as the center of Poland's sea trade. Together with the nearby port of Gdynia, Gdańsk is also an important industrial centre. Historically an important seaport and shipbuilding centre, Gdańsk was a member of the Hanseatic League. The city was the birthplace of the Solidarity movement which under the leadership of Lech Wałęsa, played a major role in bringing an end to Communist rule across Central Europe.
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Who was President of France from 1969 to 1974?
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georges pompidou
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Georges Pompidou, President of France France History - Georges Pompidou Georges Pompidou (July 5, 1911 - April 2, 1974) was President of France from 1969 to his death in 1974. He was born in Monboudif, Cantal, France and graduated from the École Normale Supérieure. A supporter of Charles de Gaulle, he served under him as Prime Minister from April 16, 1962 to July 13, 1968. As Prime Minister during the student demonstrations of May 1968, Pompidou was widely regard as having been responsible for ensuring that the disorder had a peaceful conclusion. This led to his dismissal by a jealous de Gaulle. Following de Gaulle's resignation in 1969, Pompidou was elected to be his successor as President of France, defeating Acting President Alain Poher. As President, Pompidou, though a Gaullist, proved more moderate than his predecessor, notably allowing Britain to join the European Community in 1973. He died from cancer in 1974 while in office, to the surprise of most of the public. Poher succeeded him as acting president.
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The Macroplaze (or La Gran Plaza), one of the largest plazas in the world, is located in which Mexican city?
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qb_6974
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monterrey
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Macroplaza, Monterrey, Mexico Tourist Information Locals and travelers to connect with About Monterrey, Nuevo Leon, Mexico 25.6686-100.3097 The Macroplaza or La Gran Plaza is a town square or plaza located in the heart of the city of Monterrey , Mexico .The Macroplaza was built in the early 1980s during the governorship of Alfonso Martínez Domínguez. The construction of the Macroplaza required the demolition of several old buildings and houses including a famous movie theater. The Macroplaza is presently the second largest plaza in the World . It has an extension of 400,000 square metres consisting of various monuments, smaller plazas and gardens.One of the most iconic monuments of the city is the Faro del Comercio (Lighthouse of Commerce), a 70 meters tall modern lighthouse located in the same plaza, equipped with a green laser, that shot its light around the city at nights. Other Nearby Attractions Other attractions within walking distance of the Macroplaza include the Morelos pedestrian street to the west, the Plaza de los 400 años, the Santa Lucia Riverwalk to the east as well as the Barrio Antiguo. Transportation The Macroplaza is accessible via Monterrey Metro, with the Zaragoza station located in the centre of the Macroplaza, near the Fuente de Neptuno.The Macroplaza also includes a parking lot area. Map Dining El a Cela Restaurant Each morning, refuel at our bountiful continental breakfast buffet, featuring eggs, breakfast meats, fresh fruits, yogurts, fresh-squeezed juices, oven-baked breads, steaming hot coffee, and a host of organic teas. For lunch and dinner, our Executive Chef delights in serving up traditional favorites and unique signature dishes, including spicy grilled meats, authentic Northern Mexican favorites like cabrito and arracherra, as well as some American-style classics like burgers, pastas, and crisp organic salads. Ask our friendly knowledgeable associates for a wine recommendation, or sample one of the many fine locally brewed Mexican beers. Unwind in the Lounge with an ice-cold Carta Blanca or Dos Equis and some light fare, or take advantage of in-room dining. El a Cela Restaurant is open daily from 6:30am to 10:00pm and room service is available throughout. MEETINGS, EVENTS & GROUPS The Perfect Space for Your Meeting Our hotel delivers three well-appointed event rooms, as well as versatile outdoor space, and these modern venues are designed for everything from board meetings and team-building functions to wedding receptions and family reunions. Exceptional onsite catering is available and events of all sizes are seamlessly executed, thanks to our professional team of meeting planners. Our smallest meeting room is 240 square feet and can seat up to 20 guests in a boardroom style while our largest room, at 1,482 square feet, can comfortably accommodate up to 150 attendees in a theatre-style setting, or 100 for a banquet. WEDDINGS A Day to Remember Brides-to-be can exchange vows in the beautiful 1,482-square-foot ballroom — the picture-perfect backdrop for intimate weddings, receptions, and rehearsal dinners. Our stylish Monterrey wedding venue makes hosting your wedding stress-free with professional planners that conduct every detail of your big day, from flawlessly tailored table layouts and flower arrangements to custom menus and accommodations in one of our stylish guest rooms. 1000+ images about Monterrey, MEXICO on Pinterest | Leon, Mexico and Santiago NUEVO LEON (Monterrey): Cañón La Huasteca, (parque nacional, very close to) Monterrey, Nuevo León state, México. 1
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What is the highest prime number between 1 and 100?
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qb_7004
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97
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What are the 25 prime numbers between 1 and 100? | Reference.com What are the 25 prime numbers between 1 and 100? A: Quick Answer The first 25 prime numbers are two, three, five, seven, 11, 13, 17, 19, 23, 29, 31, 37, 41, 43, 47, 53, 59, 61, 67, 71, 73, 79, 83, 89 and 97. A prime number is a positive value only divisible by itself and the number one. For instance, the number 11 has two factors: one and 11. Full Answer Greek mathematicians studied prime numbers as far back as 300 BCE when Euclid published a series of theorems in his treatise "Elements." Euclid's work demonstrated that all non-prime numbers, or composites, are made up of a unique combination of prime numbers. In other words, a series of prime numbers can be multiplied to produce each composite number. For example, 2 x 3 = 6, and 2 x 2 x 3 = 12. Mathematician Eratosthenes designed a rudimentary algorithm in 200 BCE that used a grid system to quickly sort out divisible numbers. The series of prime numbers is considered infinite, and as of May 2013, the largest one discovered contained 17,425,170 digits. In modern society, prime numbers are used for security encryption, especially in banking and Internet commerce. Large composite numbers are difficult to break down to individual factors, creating a time-consuming roadblock for codebreakers.
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How many grams in half a kilo?
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qb_7006
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500
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Cocaine Weights COCAINE WEIGHTS 3.5 grams = 1/8 of an ounce "Eight Ball" 7 grams = Quarter ounce (two eight balls) 14 grams = Half ounce 21 grams = Third of an ounce 28.3 grams = Ounce "an O" 62 grams = 2.18 ounces "Sixty Two" 125 grams = 4.40 ounces "Big Eight" (Eighth of a kilo) 250 grams = 8.81 ounces "Quarter Kilogram" 500 grams = 17.63 ounces "Half Kilo" 750 grams = 26.45 ounces "Three quarters of a kilo" 1000 grams = 35.27 ounces "One Kilo" * * * A kilogram of cocaine is often referred to as being 2.2 pounds of cocaine. This is somewhat misleading. Although a kilo does weigh out to be about 2.2 pounds. This doesn't mean that it weighs two pounds and two ounces. A kilo actually weighs 2 pounds and about 3.27 ounces (35.27 ounces). The standard package weight of cocaine is one kilogram and then is later broken into smaller weights for sale and consumption. Sometimes large seizures of cocaine take place, where a ton or several tons of cocaine are seized. This is especially common when a seizure takes place at sea by the military such as the Coast Guard. Cocaine will usually be packed into large sacks where many individual kilograms are inside. A metric ton of cocaine weighs 1,000 kilograms, a short ton contains 907 kilos and a long ton has 1016 kgs. A "Short Ton" is the equivalent of 2,000 pounds (907 kilograms). Weights when selling Cocaine Almost the entire world uses the International System of Units, commonly known as the"Metric System". However, the USA (United States of America) does not use this system. Instead of Kilograms, people in the U.S.A. use pounds. Instead of grams, they use ounces. This leads to an interesting mixture of the metric system in terms of drug dealing. Most lower level drug dealers and users do not know that a kilogram has 1,000 grams in it. In fact, many law enforcement officials don't know this either but most everybody has at least some familiarity with the term "Kilo". Typically, a lower level drug dealer in the United States will deal in ounce level quantities of cocaine. At this lower level, the amount purchased and sold will deal with the term "ounce". However, once a dealer starts dealing in more than about 8 ounces, the dealer will now converse in metric system language. Not all, but most will start purchasing quantities that are referred to their metric system weights. This level would equate to be about 250 grams (8.81 ounces). From this level on up, the terms quarter kilo, half kilo, whole kilo, etc; are commonly spoken. Since a kilogram of cocaine is an exact 1,000 grams it actually makes more sense for a drug dealer to use the metric system. The math in order to determine profit margins are more easily understood when using the metric system. For example, if a person purchases one kilogram (1,000 grams) for $26,000 then the price per gram is $26. If this person turns around sells a quantity of cocaine at $40 per gram then the dealer is making $14 in profit per gram. If the dealer continues to sell in terms of price per gram, then after the entire kilogram is sold then this person would have a profit of $14,000. This is easy math when you really think about it. Multiply $14 (profit per gram) x 1,000 grams and this equals $14,000 total profit. Now lets say that the person that purchased the cocaine for $40 per gram and got a total of only 30 grams. This person then resold at a price of $50 per gram. This person would be making a profit of $10 per gram on his/her sales. This person would net a net profit of 10 (profit in each gram) multiplied by 30 grams and thus would make a total profit of $300 after his 30 grams were all sold. If you do this type of math in the non-metric system such as ounces then your ability to determine profit is going to be harder because you are actually going to have to convert ounces to grams or vice versa. If everything were done in the metric system then things would be much simpler. Other Useful Websites
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Which flower is also known as the ‘Lent Lily’?
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qb_7017
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narcissus wild daffodil
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Information on Lent Lily flower Back to Facts of the Day Calendar UK Calendar dates british festivals .... folklore ... anniversaries .... on this day Lent Lily One of the flowers most associated with March is the narcissus (Wild daffodil). Named after the boy in Greek mythology, who was changed into a flower. Narciccus is also known as Lent Lily because it blooms in early spring and the blooms usually dropping before Easter. It is the main daffodil species of Britain. The daffodil became a popular Welsh symbol in the 19th Century. Lloyd George used it to symbolise Wales at the 1911 Investiture and in official publications. In England, the daffodil inspired amongst others William Wordsworth to write his famous poem "Daffodils." Daffodils I WANDER'D lonely as a cloud That floats on high o'er vales and hills, When all at once I saw a crowd, A host, of golden daffodils; Beside the lake, beneath the trees, Fluttering and dancing in the breeze. Continuous as the stars that shine And twinkle on the Milky Way, They stretch'd in never-ending line Along the margin of a bay: Ten thousand saw I at a glance, Tossing their heads in sprightly dance. The waves beside them danced; but they Out-did the sparkling waves in glee: A poet could not but be gay, In such a jocund company: I gazed—and gazed—but little thought What wealth the show to me had brought: For oft, when on my couch I lie In vacant or in pensive mood, They flash upon that inward eye Which is the bliss of solitude; And then my heart with pleasure fills, And dances with the daffodils. By William Wordsworth (1770-1850).
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Which Briton won three Gold Olympic medals in the 2008 Summer Olympics?
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qb_7029
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chris hoy
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Rio 2016: Chris Hoy beats Jason Kenny in at 2008 Beijing Olympics - BBC Sport BBC Sport BBC Sport - Rio 2016: Chris Hoy beats Jason Kenny in at 2008 Beijing Olympics Hoy completes golden hat-trick in Beijing 1 Jun 2016 From the section Olympics BBC Sport continues the countdown to the 2016 Rio Olympics with the moment Chris Hoy beats team-mate Jason Kenny in the sprint at Beijing 2008 to become the first Briton to win three gold medals at one Games. Watch full coverage of the Rio Olympics across the BBC this summer. Share BBC SPORT | Olympics | Cycling | Hoy clinches historic third gold Hoy clinches historic third gold Cannot play media. Sorry, this media is not available in your territory. Video - Third gold for Hoy British cyclist Chris Hoy clinched a hat-trick of gold medals as he beat team-mate Jason Kenny in the sprint. The 32-year-old becomes the first Briton in 100 years to win three golds at the same Olympics, after his earlier success in the team sprint and keirin. The Scot was pushed to the limit in the first race by his 20-year-old opponent, edging the opening duel in the best-of-three by half a wheel's length. Hoy dominated the second race, giving a victory salute as he crossed the line. "I cannot tell you how it feels - it is amazing," Hoy told BBC Sport. OLYMPICS BLOG It's an unbelievable feeling to achieve the absolute maximum you possibly can. Chris Hoy "When you cross the line, all the pressure that has built up, the expectation and the self doubt evaporates just like that. "When you want something that much and the hours you put in, it is an amazing feeling when you achieve it." Hoy becomes only the second Briton to win three golds at the same Games after swimmer Henry Taylor did likewise in London in 1908. And he added: "I was vaguely aware of the history, people tell you about it. But I tried to make it the furthest thought from my mind. "And that's why the emotions come out at the end. You bottle it for so long that it just erupts at the end." Hoy has now won gold in four separate Olympic events - he won the now-defunct 1km time trial at Athens in 2004. Cannot play media. Sorry, this media is not available in your territory. Hoy credits Kenny for 'hardest race of my life' British cycling's performance director Dave Brailsford hailed Hoy as a "true Olympic athlete". "He's resilient and he does genuinely embody those Olympic values of fair play and working hard, and he is the real deal," said Brailsford. "He's a true gentleman and to me he embodies what a true Olympic athlete is meant to be." Kenny's silver adds to his impressive showing in his first Olympics, where he also picked up gold in the team sprint - alongside Hoy and Jamie Staff. Hoy was quick to pay tribute to Kenny, and tipped him to become the dominant force in cycling in the next few years. "Kenny has come through the ranks and he is the man who will win at London 2012," said Hoy. OLYMPICS BLOG
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In which year did Japan join the United Nations?
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qb_7050
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1956
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Japan - United Nations United Nations Japan Table of Contents Japan regards international cooperation within the United Nations (UN) framework as a basic foreign policy principle. When Japan joined the UN in 1956, it did so with great enthusiasm and broad public support, for the international organization was seen to embody the pacifist country's hopes for a peaceful world order. Membership was welcomed by many Japanese who saw the UN as a guarantor of a policy of unarmed neutrality for their nation. To others, support for the UN would be useful in masking or diluting Japan's almost total dependence on the United States for its security. The government saw the UN as an ideal arena for its riskminimizing , omnidirectional foreign policy. After the late 1950s, Japan participated actively in the social and economic activities of the UN's various specialized agencies and other international organizations concerned with social, cultural, and economic improvement. During the 1970s, as it attained the status of an economic superpower, Japan was called on to play an increasingly large role in the UN. As Japan's role increased and its contributions to UN socioeconomic development activities grew, many Japanese began to ask whether their country was being given an international position of responsibility commensurate with its economic power. There was even some sentiment, expressed as early as 1973, that Japan should be given a permanent seat on the UN Security Council with the United States, the Soviet Union, Britain, France, and China. By 1990 Japan's international cooperation efforts had reached a new level of involvement and activism. Japan contributed about 11 percent of the regular UN budget, second only to the United States, which contributed 25 percent. Japan was particularly active in UN peacekeeping activities and in 1989, for the first time, sent officials to observe and participate in UN peacekeeping efforts (in Afghanistan, Iran, Iraq, and Namibia). Japan sent a small team to observe the February 1990 elections in Nicaragua. In 1992-93 Japan led UN supervision of the peace process and elections in Cambodia, providing approximately 2,000 people, which included members of the SDF. Custom Search
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The Hawaiian phrase ‘Aloha kakahiaka’ translates to what in English?
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qb_7210
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good morning
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Popular Hawaiian Words & Phrases Sweet Sixteen: Momona 'Umi Kumaono Please join us: Ho'olu komo la kaua Come celebrate: Hele mei hoohiwahiwa Come celebrate Taylor's first birthday: Hele me hoohiwahiwa Taylors mua loa la hanau Come celebrate Joes 30th birthday: Hele me hoohiwahiwa Joes 30th la hanau Come celebrate the wedding of Bob & Sue : Hele mei hoohiwahiwa Bob a me Sues la maleana Come celebrate our wedding day: Hele mei hoohiwahiwa ko maua la male 'ana Come celebrate Jack & Jill's 25th Anniversary: Hele me hoohiwahiwa Jack & Jill's 25th la ho'omana'o Come celebrate George's retirement: Hele me hoohiwahiwa George's ho'omaha loa Come celebrate Sharilyn's promotion: Hele me hoohiwahiwa Sharilyn's ho'opi'i Come to Tiffany's baby shower luau: Hale mai Tiffany's pepe kuaua luau Thank you for celebrating with us: Mahalo nui loa na ho'olaule'a me la kaua Holidays Hawaiian Style Happy Thanksgiving ~ Hauoli La Hoomakikai (pronounced how-oh-lay la ho-o-ma-key-kah-ee) Happy Holidays ~ Hauoli Lanui (pronounced how-oh-lay la-new-ee) Merry Christmas ~ Mele Kalikimaka (pronounced may-lay ka-lee-key-ma-ka) Happy Hanukkah ~ Hauoli Hanukaha (pronounced how-oh-lay ha-new-ka-ha) Happy Kwanzaa ~ Hauoli Kawanaka (pronounced how-oh-lay ka-wa-na-ka) Happy New Year ~ Hauoli Makahiki Hou (pronounced how-oh-lay ma-ka-hee-key ho) Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year ~ Mele Kalikimaka me ka Hau'oli Makahiki Hou Happy Hanukkah and New Year ~ Hau'oli Hanukaha me ka Makahiki Hou Happy Birthday ~ Hau`oli la Hanau (pronounced how-oh-lay la ha-now) Happy Anniversary ~ Hau`oli la Ho'omana'o (pronounced how-oh-lay la ho-o-ma-na-o) Happy Retirement ~ Hau`oli la Hoomaha loa (pronounced how-oh-lay la ho-o-ma-ha low-a) Happy Sweet 16 ~ Hau`oli Momona 'Umi Kumaono (pronounced how-oh-lay mo-mo-na oo-me ku-ma-o-no) Popular Hawaiian Phrases A hui hou kakou Until we meet again Aloha kakahiaka Good morning
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In which century was the office of Black Rod created for the House of Lords in England?
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qb_7260
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14th century
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Black Rod | English official | Britannica.com English official Alternative Title: Gentleman Usher of the Black Rod Similar Topics chief Black Rod, in full Gentleman Usher of the Black Rod, an office of the British House of Lords (the upper house in Parliament), instituted in 1350. Its holder is appointed by royal letters patent, and his title is derived from his staff of office, an ebony stick surmounted with a gold lion. He is a personal attendant of the sovereign in the upper house and there functions as a sergeant at arms; his most prominent duty is the summoning of the members of the House of Commons (the lower house) to the upper house to hear a speech from the throne or the royal assent given to bills. On such occasions the House of Commons closes its doors at the Black Rod’s approach, whereupon he must knock three times before being admitted. The origin of this curious ceremony dates from the indignation of the lower house at the famous attempt of Charles I to arrest John Hampden , John Pym , and three other members of the House of Commons in 1642. Black Rod is ex officio an officer of the Order of the Garter . Learn More in these related articles: House of Lords the upper chamber of Great Britain ’s bicameral legislature. Originated in the 11th century, when the Anglo-Saxon kings consulted witans (councils) composed of religious leaders and the monarch’s ministers, it emerged as a distinct element of Parliament in the 13th and 14th centuries.... House of Commons (British government) popularly elected legislative body of the bicameral British Parliament. Although it is technically the lower house, the House of Commons is predominant over the House of Lords, and the name “Parliament” is often used to refer to the House of Commons alone. The Most Noble Order of the Garter English order of knighthood founded by King Edward III in 1348, ranked as the highest British civil and military honour obtainable. Because the earliest records of the order were destroyed by fire, it is difficult for historians to be certain of its original purposes, the significance of its... Corrections? Updates? Help us improve this article! Contact our editors with your feedback. MEDIA FOR: You have successfully emailed this. Error when sending the email. Try again later. Edit Mode Submit Tips For Editing We welcome suggested improvements to any of our articles. You can make it easier for us to review and, hopefully, publish your contribution by keeping a few points in mind. Encyclopædia Britannica articles are written in a neutral objective tone for a general audience. You may find it helpful to search within the site to see how similar or related subjects are covered. Any text you add should be original, not copied from other sources. At the bottom of the article, feel free to list any sources that support your changes, so that we can fully understand their context. (Internet URLs are the best.) Your contribution may be further edited by our staff, and its publication is subject to our final approval. Unfortunately, our editorial approach may not be able to accommodate all contributions. Submit Thank You for Your Contribution! Our editors will review what you've submitted, and if it meets our criteria, we'll add it to the article. Please note that our editors may make some formatting changes or correct spelling or grammatical errors, and may also contact you if any clarifications are needed. Uh Oh There was a problem with your submission. Please try again later. Close Date Published: April 12, 2002 URL: https://www.britannica.com/topic/Black-Rod Access Date: January 02, 2017 Share
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Pepe le Pew is what type of cartoon animal?
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qb_7279
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skunk
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Pepe Le Pew is Odor-able - YouTube Pepe Le Pew is Odor-able Want to watch this again later? Sign in to add this video to a playlist. Need to report the video? Sign in to report inappropriate content. Rating is available when the video has been rented. This feature is not available right now. Please try again later. Uploaded on Dec 26, 2010 The French skunk quest to get kitty Penelope (accidentally made skunk) she keeps running away from him anyway due to his putrid odor or because of his overly aggressive manner. Category pepe le pew skunk | eBay pepe le pew skunk: Did you mean: pepe lepew skunk ? (250 items) Items in search results $4.50 0 bids 1 2 3 4 5 eBay determines this price through a machine learned model of the product's sale prices within the last 90 days. eBay determines trending price through a machine learned model of the product’s sale prices within the last 90 days. "New" refers to a brand-new, unused, unopened, undamaged item, and "Used" refers to an item that has been used previously. Top Rated Plus Sellers with highest buyer ratings Returns, money back Sellers with highest buyer ratings Returns, money back
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‘Bertha and Bernie’ is a 1961 painting by which British artist?
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qb_7290
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david hockney
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Art UK | Discover Artworks Nude* 1962 David Hockney (b.1937) Nude* 1962 Royal College of Art Going to be a Queen for Tonight 1960 David Hockney (b.1937) Going to be a Queen for Tonight 1960 Royal College of Art Cliff 1962 David Hockney (b.1937) Cliff 1962 Royal College of Art Man in a Museum (or You're in the Wrong Movie) 1962 David Hockney (b.1937) Man in a Museum (or You're in the Wrong Movie) 1962 British Council Collection The Third Love Painting 1960 David Hockney (b.1937) The Third Love Painting 1960 Tate The Berliner and the Bavarian 1962 David Hockney (b.1937) The Berliner and the Bavarian 1962 Tate Labor omnia vincit David Hockney (b.1937) Labor omnia vincit Bradford Museums and Galleries Peter Getting out of Nick's Pool 1966 David Hockney (b.1937) Peter Getting out of Nick's Pool 1966 Walker Art Gallery Peter.C 1961 David Hockney (b.1937) Peter.C 1961 Manchester Art Gallery Untitled (Big Tyger) 1962 David Hockney (b.1937) Untitled (Big Tyger) 1962 Royal College of Art Bertha alias Bernie 1961 David Hockney (b.1937) Bertha alias Bernie 1961 Royal College of Art The First Marriage (A Marriage of Styles I) 1962 David Hockney (b.1937) The First Marriage (A Marriage of Styles I) 1962 Tate Life Painting for Myself 1962 David Hockney (b.1937) Life Painting for Myself 1962 Ferens Art Gallery Bolton Junction, Eccleshill 1956 David Hockney (b.1937) Bolton Junction, Eccleshill 1956 Cartwright Hall Art Gallery Mr and Mrs Clark and Percy 1970-1 David Hockney (b.1937) Mr and Mrs Clark and Percy 1970-1 Tate Britain Study for 'Sur la terrasse' 1971 David Hockney (b.1937) Study for 'Sur la terrasse' 1971 Arts Council Collection, Southbank Centre Double Study for A Closer Grand Canyon 1998 David Hockney (b.1937) Double Study for A Closer Grand Canyon 1998 Royal Academy of Arts Self Portrait with Charlie 2005 David Hockney (b.1937) Self Portrait with Charlie 2005 National Portrait Gallery, London I'm in the Mood for Love 1961 David Hockney (b.1937) I'm in the Mood for Love 1961 Royal College of Art Egyptian Head Disappearing into Descending Clouds 1961 David Hockney (b.1937) Egyptian Head Disappearing into Descending Clouds 1961 York Museums Trust
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What is the first name of Welsh singer Duffy?
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qb_7369
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amie
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Duffy - Bio, Facts, Family | Famous Birthdays Duffy 32 Year Old Singer#29 About British soul and pop singer and songwriter. She won a Grammy Award for Rockferry, her 2008 United Kingdom chart-topping debut album. Before Fame She attended the University of Chester, studying at both the Warrington and Parkgate campuses. Her first EP, Aimee Duffy, was released in 2004. Trivia She released her second album, Endlessly, in 2010. Family Life She was born in Wales to a Welsh mother and a British father. Her birth name was Amie Ann Duffy; she later adopted the stage names of Duffy and Aimee Duffy.
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Which chemical element has the symbol Pt?
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qb_7463
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platinum
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Chemical Elements.com - Platinum (Pt) Bentor, Yinon. Chemical Element.com - Platinum. <http://www.chemicalelements.com/elements/pt.html>. For more information about citing online sources, please visit the MLA's Website . This page was created by Yinon Bentor. Use of this web site is restricted by this site's license agreement . Copyright © 1996-2012 Yinon Bentor. All Rights Reserved.
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In Britain, who does the Best Man traditionally sit next to at a wedding reception?
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qb_7491
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groom s mother
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Wedding Etiquette and Traditions Wedding Etiquette and Traditions Confused about wedding etiquette? Wondering which traditions to keep and which to ignore? Don’t worry – we’ve got you covered! From meaningful traditions to strange superstitions, here’s absolutely everything you need to know before your big day. Walking down the aisle – who goes first? According to tradition and etiquette, the bride and groom should lead on the way up to the aisle after the ceremony. They should then be followed by bridesmaids and pageboys, the best man with the maid of honour, the bride’s mother with the groom’s father and then the groom’s mother with the bride’s father. How do we start the first dance? In a traditional wedding, the bride and groom should start off dancing together, then the groom should dance with his new mother-in-law, then his own mother. At the same time, the bride should dance with her new father-in-law and then with her father. The best man should join the dancing, with the maid of honour or chief bridesmaid when the newlyweds first break apart to dance with their in-laws.The rest of the ushers and bridesmaids are also invited to the dance floor at this time. Once the song has finished, all the guests are invited to join the party on the dance floor. Want to follow tradition? There are many traditions associated with marriage, and in the past a wedding was seen as a time when people were very open to bad luck and evil spirits. These superstitions began many years ago, and lots are now ignored, but lots of brides choose to honour some traditions that are supposed to bring them good luck. For example, some brides choose to wear something old, something new, something borrowed and something blue on their big day! Another tradition that is supposed to bring good luck is the bride and groom not seeing each other before the ceremony. However, many couples choose to ignore this tradition so they can do a private ‘first look’ before the official ceremony. Who gives the speeches? Wedding etiquette dictates that speeches should be made by the father of the bride, the groom and the best man, in that order. They should try to remember to thank everyone for coming to the wedding, and toast to the bride and groom. Nowadays, it’s very common for the bride to make a speech as well. What lucky signs should I look out for on my big day? According to tradition, it is supposed to be good luck for the bride to meet a lamb, dove, spider or black cat on her way to the church. But if she sees a pig or a funeral on her way, these are seen to be bad omens. It is also considered fortunate for the bride to see a policeman, clergyman, doctor, or blind man on the way to the church. When should I throw the bouquet? The custom of the bride throwing her bouquet shoulder was originally performed by her throwing one of her shoes over her shoulder. After the reception the bride throws her bouquet back over her shoulder where the unmarried female guest group together. Tradition states that the one who catches the bouquet will be the next one of those present to marry. Did you know about these strange superstitions? There is a tradition which says that if a bride wishes to be the dominating influence in her married life, she must be the first to buy something after the wedding. The best way to ensure this is to buy a pin from the chief bridesmaid when changing into her travelling costume. Although most weddings now take place on Saturdays, it was once considered an unlucky day to get married. Fridays were also considered unlucky, partially because of Friday 13th. A famous old rhyme advises that a wedding should take place during the first half of the week, saying that Monday brings “wealth”, Tuesday brings “health” and Wednesday is the “best day of all”. Sharing this article? Simply copy and paste this link Related posts
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Visage is French for which part of the body?
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qb_7495
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face
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French Lesson 40 - Learn French Body Parts Vocabulary - Head and Face - partes del cuerpo frances - YouTube French Lesson 40 - Learn French Body Parts Vocabulary - Head and Face - partes del cuerpo frances Want to watch this again later? Sign in to add this video to a playlist. Need to report the video? Sign in to report inappropriate content. The interactive transcript could not be loaded. Loading... Rating is available when the video has been rented. This feature is not available right now. Please try again later. Published on Nov 3, 2012 French Lesson - Learn French Body Parts Vocabulary in French. Learn how to say eye, nose, ear, eyebrow, eyelash and much more in French. To make it easier for you to take body parts vocabulary in, I have split the lesson into three videos: - Body Parts (head) - Body Parts (main parts) - http://youtu.be/aqmpby_xiGE - Body Parts (limbs) - http://youtu.be/qc2c1sOXDuY For more French vocabulary lessons please visit: http://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=... You will also find French grammar, pronunciation and cultural lessons on my channel: http://www.youtube.com/Frencheezee Follow me on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Learn-F... Follow me on Twitter: https://twitter.com/Frencheezee Category When autoplay is enabled, a suggested video will automatically play next. Up next Body Vocabulary in French Part 1 (basic French vocabulary from Learn French With Alexa) - Duration: 9:08. Learn French With Alexa 138,785 views 9:08 French Lesson 33 BODY PARTS French Vocabulary Parties du corps English subtitles Partes del cuerpo - Duration: 3:02. YouLearnFrench 214,883 views 3:02 French Lesson 42 - Learn French Body Parts Vocabulary - Las partes del cuerpo en francés - Duration: 2:09. Frencheezee 23,272 views 2:09 Parts of the body in French | Beginner French Lessons for Children - Duration: 2:03. French games 23,648 views 2:03 Learn - Human Body Part - External - Kids Educational Videos - Duration: 23:24. Kidz Mania 376,901 views 23:24 French Lesson 30 - FACE BODY VOCABULARY - Le visage (Parts of the head) Partes del cuerpo en francés - Duration: 4:11. YouLearnFrench 185,181 views 4:11 French Lesson 24 - MEALS OF THE DAY Food Vocabulary - LES REPAS de la journée Comidas del día - Duration: 4:51. YouLearnFrench 292,330 views 4:51 Les chiffres et les nombres de 1 a 20 - alain le lait (French numbers from 1 to 20) - Duration: 1:53. tialela99 7,012,731 views 1:53 parts of the body Bookmark this page French Phrases: parts of the body This page gives French words for the main parts of the body. Note that parts of the body in French are usually used with the definite article (le, la or les), even though in English, you'd often use a possessive (my, his etc). Face and neck
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What is the name of the house to which the family move in the novel ‘The Railway Children’ by Edith Nesbit?
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qb_7561
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three chimneys
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The Railway Children | U Star Novels UK 200 pages, 13.2cm x 19.7cm Free Excerpt Look Inside! A rollercoaster (well, steam train) ride of adventures and emotions which will captivate young and old alike. The mystery and the multi-layered plot will keep the pages turning and many will find the book hard to put down until you reach the book's satisfying conclusion. Synopsis The Waterbury family are completely happy until mysterious men take their father away, and they have to move up to Yorkshire to "Three Chimneys", a house near the railway, without him. The three open-hearted children, Roberta, Peter and Phyllis, find amusement in watching the trains on the nearby railway line and waving to the passengers. They become friendly with Albert Perks, the station porter, and with the Old Gentleman who regularly takes the 9:15 train. Meanwhile, to earn money to survive during her husband's absence, Mother writes and sells stories to magazines. After many adventures, including saving the lives of dozens of passengers by alerting a train to a landslide, rescuing a Russian dissident, Mr. Szczepansky, and uniting him with his family, and caring for Jim, the grandson of the Old Gentleman, who is injured whilst participating in a paper chase, Bobbie eventually discovers the truth of her father's absence and appeals to the Old Gentleman for his help. But can he help to prove their father's innocence? And will the family finally be reunited? Roberta - The eldest of the three Waterbury children. Roberta is 12 years old. Peter – Is the only boy in the Waterbury family and he is 10 years old. Phyllis - Is the youngest of the three children and is a little 8 year old girl. James - is the name of their dog Aunt Emma - Aunt Emma is much older than Mother, and believes in keeping children in their proper places. The children more than returned the compliment. Their idea of Aunt Emma's proper place was anywhere where they were not. So they saw very little of her. They preferred the company of the servants, who were more amusing. Albert Perks – Is the station master of the 'Great Northern and Southern Railway' in the Yorkshire dales. He is a straight talking yet warm-hearted man who the children befriend soon after their move to “Three Chimneys”. Mrs Viney - Helps the family settle into their house at Three Chimneys and also cooks their meals. SHOPPING WITH US
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Brazo is Spanish for which part of the body?
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qb_7588
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arm
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Brazo - Spanish to English Translation | Spanish Central brazo tomar del brazoto take by the arm con los brazos cruzadoswith one's arms crossed llevar en brazosto carry in one's arms 2 : arm (of an object), limb (of a tree) 3 : branch (of a river), inlet (of the sea) 4 brazos masculine plural noun : hands , laborers Examples of BRAZO se echó a los brazos de su madre he threw himself into his mother's arms le dio el brazo al bajar del autobús he gave her his arm as they got off the bus cogió a su hermano del brazo she took her brother by the arm iban (cogidos) del brazo they were walking arm in arm el brazo de la ley the long arm of the law Seen & Heard What made you want to look up brazo? Please tell us where you read or heard it (including the quote, if possible). Spanish Quizzes Medical Spanish Anatomy - Parts of the Body el vientre (abdomen, technically "womb"); la uretra (urethra) cuerpo = body; cuero cabelludo = scalp; cabeza = head cerebro = brain; oreja = ear; cara = face; mandíbula = jaw nuca = back of neck; cuello = neck; laringe = larynx glándula tiroides = thyroid gland; tráquea = trachea; hombro = shoulder clavícula = clavicle; arteria = artery; costilla = rib; pulmón = lung corazón = heart; músculo = muscle; pecho = chest; brazo = arm vena = vein; axila = axilla; hígado = liver bazo = spleen; estómago = stomach; riñón = kidney vesícula biliar = gall bladder; páncreas = pancreas; codo = elbow antebrazo = forearm; barriga = belly (abdomen); apéndice = appendix tendón = tendon; vejiga = bladder; pelvis = pelvis; cadera = hip muñeca = wrist; mano = hand; pulgar = thumb; palma = palm índice = index finger; dedo = finger; diafragma = diaphragm intestino grueso = thick (large) intestine; nervio = nerve ganglio linfático = lymph node; intestino delgado = thin (small) intestine muslo = thigh; ingle = groin; rodilla = knee; pierna = leg; espinilla = shin hueso = bone; articulación = joint; tobillo = ankle; talón = heel pie = foot; dedos del pie = toes; uña = nail; pantorrilla = calf
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Seersucker is what type of fabric?
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qb_7642
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cotton
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Seersucker Fabric | Fashion Fabrics Seersucker Fabric Get insider information about our sales and special events. Sign up today! Seersucker Fabric Seersucker fabric by the yard and at a discount. Cotton seersucker, tencel seersucker, polyester seersucker, lycra seersucker. This is a fabric store where you can buy seersucker fabric Viewing 1 - 15 of 75 Sort By 23 % Black Seersucker Stripe Wool Gauze A dress weight wool and rayon blend fabric with a semi-sheer 1 3/4" seersucker stripe. This gauze has a soft, brushed surface and dry hand/feel. Suitable for shirts, dresses, skirts, wraps and ponchos. Use lining when opacity is desired. Hand wash cold or dry clean for best results.Compare to $12.00/yd A dress weight wool and rayon blend fabric with a semi-sheer 1 3/4" seersucker stripe. This gauze has a soft, brushed surface and dry hand/feel. Suitable for shirts, dresses, skirts, wraps and ponchos. Use lining when opacity is desired. Hand wash cold or dry clean for best results.Compare to $12.00/yd [ more ] Item Number: 47186 Sale: $ 4.4500 $4.45 / Yard Original Price: $5.75 You Save: $1.30 New Qty / Yard Order Hot Pink/Black Check Seersucker Hot pink and black miniature yarn dyed windowpane plaid. A lightweight cotton/polyester fabric with a delicate texture. Semi-sheer. Suitable for blouses, shirts and crafts. Machine washable.Compare to $12.00/yd Hot pink and black miniature yarn dyed windowpane plaid. A lightweight cotton/polyester fabric with a delicate texture. Semi-sheer. Suitable for blouses, shirts and crafts. Machine washable.Compare to $12.00/yd [ more ] Item Number: 46967 Seersucker | Types Of Cotton | Cotton Types of Cotton Seersucker Seersucker Synonymous with the classic summer suit, this is a lightweight cotton fabric with alternating crinkled and smooth vertical stripes that never needs ironing. Common Use: About Us About Our mission at Cotton Incorporated is to promote the use of and desire for all things cotton, to get people like you to care about what's in the clothes, sheets and towels you buy. We know amazing things about cotton, and our job is to help you see why cotton is The Fabric of Our Lives®. Connect with us Contact Us America's Cotton Producers and Importers. Service Marks/Trademarks of Cotton Incorporated © 2017 Cotton Incorporated Blue Jeans Go Green™ is a trademark of Cotton Incorporated. UltraTouchTM Denim Insulation is a trademark of Bonded Logic, Inc. *Insulation quantities related to the Blue Jeans Go GreenTM denim recycling program may be adjusted each year. The Fabric Of Our Lives® Complete the form below to receive updates Seersucker | Types Of Cotton | Cotton Types of Cotton Seersucker Seersucker Synonymous with the classic summer suit, this is a lightweight cotton fabric with alternating crinkled and smooth vertical stripes that never needs ironing. Common Use: About Us About Our mission at Cotton Incorporated is to promote the use of and desire for all things cotton, to get people like you to care about what's in the clothes, sheets and towels you buy. We know amazing things about cotton, and our job is to help you see why cotton is The Fabric of Our Lives®. Connect with us Contact Us America's Cotton Producers and Importers. Service Marks/Trademarks of Cotton Incorporated © 2017 Cotton Incorporated Blue Jeans Go Green™ is a trademark of Cotton Incorporated. UltraTouchTM Denim Insulation is a trademark of Bonded Logic, Inc. *Insulation quantities related to the Blue Jeans Go GreenTM denim recycling program may be adjusted each year. The Fabric Of Our Lives® Complete the form below to receive updates
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Which chemical element has the symbol Cn?
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qb_7646
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copernicium
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Copernicium or Ununbium Facts - Cn or Element 112 Copernicium or Ununbium Facts - Cn or Element 112 Chemical & Physical Properties of Copernicium Nicolaus Copernicus was the astronomer who proposed the heliocentric model of the solar system. Portrait from Toruń, early 16th century. Discovery: Hofmann, Ninov et al. GSI-Germany 1996 Electron Configuration: [Rn] 5f14 6d10 7s2 Name Origin: Named for Nicolaus Copernicus, who proposed the heliocentric solar system. The discoverers of copernicum wanted the element's name to honor a famous scientist who did not get much recognition during his own liferime. Also, Hofmann and his team wished to honor the importance of nuclear chemistry to other scientific fields, such as astrophysics. Properties: The chemistry of copernicum is expected to be similar to that of the elements zinc, cadmium, and mercury. In contrast to the lighter elements, element 112 decays after a fraction of a thousandth of a second by emitting alpha particles to first become an isotope of element 110 with atomic mass 273, and then an isotope of hassium with atomic mass 269. The decay chain has been followed for three more alpha-decays to fermium. continue reading below our video 4 Tips for Improving Test Performance Sources: Element 112 was produced by fusing (melting together) a zinc atom with a lead atom. The zinc atom was accelerated to high energies by a heavy ion accelerator and directed onto a lead target. Element Classification: Transition Metal References: Los Alamos National Laboratory (2001), Crescent Chemical Company (2001), Lange's Handbook of Chemistry (1952), CRC Handbook of Chemistry & Physics (18th Ed.)
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‘Taim I’ngra leat’ is Irish for what?
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qb_7777
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i love you
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The headquarters of IT company Viglen double up as one of the filming locations of which British reality television show?
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qb_7793
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apprentice
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viglen : definition of viglen and synonyms of viglen (English) 6 References History The British company was formed in 1975 by Vigen Boyadjian and was acquired by Alan Sugar (later Lord Sugar)'s company Amstrad in 1994. During the 1980s the company specialised in direct sales through multi-page advertisements in leading computer magazines, catering particularly, but not exclusively, to owners of Acorn Computers. In 1997, it was listed as a public limited company and Amstrad plc shares were split into Viglen and Betacom shares, Betacom being renamed to Amstrad PLC. Following the sale of Amstrad PLC to Rupert Murdoch's BSkyB, Viglen is now Lord Sugar's sole IT establishment. Viglen is run by CEO Bordan Tkachuk , a long time associate of Lord Sugar, who can be seen making special guest appearances on The Apprentice . From 1994 to 1998, the company sponsored Charlton Athletic F.C. , expiring when they won promotion to the FA Premier League . Viglen focuses particularly on the education and public sectors, selling both desktop and server systems. Viglen also has interests in other IT markets such as managed services, high-performance clusters, and network-attached storage. In December 2005, Viglen relocated from its London headquarters in Wembley to Colney Street near St. Albans into a building which also houses its fabrication plant. On 1 July 2009, Lord Sugar resigned as the chairman of Viglen (and most of his other companies), handing over the reins of the company to long time associate Claude Littner . Lord Sugar is a member of the House of Lords and has stated his wish to help small and growing businesses. Other business In the early 80s, Viglen also manufactured baby incubators as well as leather coin purses for London Transport[ citation needed ]. These items were made alongside computer systems in the Trumpers Way factory in Hanwell , West London. As the computer systems business grew the purses and incubators were eventually phased out. The Apprentice The new headquarters doubles up as one of the filming locations for the hit BBC show The Apprentice , with various scenes including the infamous "job interviews" being set there. The "walk of shame" exit sequence at the end of every episode, showing the contestant leaving the building and boarding a taxi is also filmed at the Viglen Headquarters. The boardroom scenes are actually filmed in a West London television studio.[ citation needed ] On the 15th December 2010, CEO Bordan Tkachuk, during a mock "interview" situation on The Apprentice, told a candidate that "ISP" stood for "Internet Service Protocol" (instead of Internet Service Provider), resulting in widespread criticism: [1] "I know what ISP is. It's an Internet Service Protocol. And that's what you're providing. It's not a telecoms operating licence. It's a protocol that allows telecoms over bandwidths. "I've been running Alan Sugar's companies for the last 25 years, and that's why I know a little bit about technology." —Bordan Tkachuk
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Who won the 1994 Formula One Grand Prix World Championships?
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qb_7848
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michael schumacher
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Top 10 F1 Drivers All Time - Most Grand Prix Wins in History Top Formula 1 Drivers Who Won Most Grand Prix Titles History by Sameer Arshad | Posted on Sunday, June 2nd, 2013 | 0 Who has won the most Grand Prixs in the history of Formula 1 Championships ? well you are about to know all the details going further in the post. One name which comes to mind is Michael Schumacher who have won 7 Formula 1 World Championships, but how many grand prix wins it took for him to win those 7 World Championship title in formula 1, thats and alot more historical states for F1 here. Lets start with Most F1 World title by a driver. Michael Schumacher have won 7 titles starting with 1994, 1995 than after 5 years who won 5 consecutive titles (2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004) with Ferrari and he is leading F1 driver with most titles in hte history, but who is second ? lets take a look. Michael Schumacher – Title F1 World Titles – 7 Juan Manuel Fangio – F1 World Titles – 5 Alain Prost – F1 World Titles – 4 Jack Brabham – F1 World Titles – 3 Jackie Stewart – F1 World Titles – 3 Niki Lauda – F1 World Titles – 3 Nelson Piquet – F1 World Titles – 3 Ayrton Senna – F1 World Titles – 3 Sebastian Vettel – F1 World Titles – 3 HERE IS THE TOP DRIVERS WITH MOST F1 WORLD TITLE WINS: Driver Top 10 Formula 1 Drivers With Most Grand Prix Titles F1 Drivers With Most Grand Prix Titles in History November 23, 2014 By tsmplay Leave a Comment Formula 1 Drivers With Most Grand Prix Titles in History Formula One is one of the best racing sports in the world , but which driver win most grand prix titles . Michael Schumacher , Juan Manuel Fangio are the two biggest drivers who won most titles in the Formula 1 grand prix.But in future the record of most grand prix will may broke . Sebastian Vettel who won F1 title 4 times in a row is just 3 titles behind Michael Schumacher. Formula 1 Drivers With Most Grand Prix Titles in History Drivers ——————————————————————————————————————————————– Michael Schumacher : 7 Times F1 World Champion : Michael Schumacher the most powerful F1 driver of all time . Michael Schumacher has managed 7 grand prix title , the German driver rides the Ferrari team car in Formula 1 grand prix . He has won 5 consecutive titles in a row from 2000 to 2004 . Juan Manuel Fangio : 5 Times F1 World Champion : Juan Manuel Fangio the 84 year old who is died in 17 July 1995 has made a the first record in the Formula grand prix racing he win’s 4 titles in a row from 1954, 1955, 1956, 1957 . He gets success in 24 grand prix races while made 34 podium finishes in his career . Sebastian Vettel : 4 Times F1 World Champion : Sebastian Vettel who drives the Red Bull f1 racing car has managed 4 consecutive f1 titles in his career . He is the richest f1 drivers in 2014 . He is the youngest Formula 1 drivers champion and wins his first title in 2010 and then later win 3 straight titles in a row.
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What colour is superhero Batman’s Batphone?
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qb_7962
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red
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BATMAN Batphones for superheroes and everyone else Home > BATMAN phones for superheroes and everyone else BATMAN phones for superheroes and everyone else NEW website for our genuine Batphones: www.Batphones.net When there was trouble in Gotham City on the 1960s "Batman" TV show, Police Commissioner Gordon used a special red phone to call Batman, who was really Bruce Wayne. A flashing and beeping Batphone was answered quickly at Wayne Manor. Then Wayne and his young ward Dick Grayson ("Robin,") put on their superhero suits and sped from the Batcave in their Batmobile to battle evil or rescue citizens in distress. Now anyone can have a flashing red Batphone just like a superhero! And you can even have a protective dome over your Batphone like the Batphone in Police Commissioner Gordon's office. Our Batphones are normally used for answer-only, but they can make calls if connected to a phone system with memory dialing, or our BatPhone HOTLINE dialer module, a Batkeypad or a ring-down circuit (below). Our Batphones are NOT toy phones. They are office-quality telephones, made in the USA, with classic sixties styling, and five-year warranties. Each phone is tested before shipping. Photo at left shows our Batphone serving as a BatSignal in New York's Times Square. Our Batphones were inspired by the Batman character co-created by artist Bob Kane and writer Bill Finger that appeared in Detective Comics, DC Comics, on ABC television, and in movies and cartoons. We have no relationship with or sanction from any of them. Photos of TV cast from ABC TV. We thank them all. BatPhone! Inspired by the Batman TV show. Product Description APPROVED BY COMMISSIONER GORDON. Heavy-duty traditional desk phone with dial replaced by blank plate, and bell disconnected if you prefer a silent signal or a buzzer or electronic "BatSignal". Neon light flashes when call comes in. No external power or battery required. Bright red phone with red color lens centered within chrome ring. Brand-new. Two-year warranty. Assembled in the USA. Normally used for answer-only, but can make calls if connected to a phone system with memory dialing, or a ring-down circuit. IMPORTANT: We test these phones on a standard AT&T analog phone line, on Cablevision VoIP phone service, on an industry-standard telephone tester, and on a Panasonic KX-TD1232 hybrid phone system, and they work fine. However, we have had a few reports from people that the lights don't flash. In every case, when the phones have been returned to us, they worked properly. If your phone does not flash, it is properly due to "low ring voltage." This may be caused by a phone company problem, or you may have too many phones connected. The phones are designed for and tested to work in a range of "normal" environments, but we can't guarantee that they will work everywhere. If your light doesn't flash, please call us before returning the phone and we will try to help you. You may be able to get your phone company to provide more power or you may need the Phone Line Power Booster shown below. Batman photo from Archive Photos. Thanks. Our BatPhone was inspired by the Batman character co-created by artist Bob Kane and writer Bill Finger that appeared in Detective Comics, DC Comics, on ABC television, and in movies and cartoons. We have no relationship with or sanction from any of them.
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Vitis is the Latin name for which fruit-bearing plant?
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qb_8011
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grape vine
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What does Vitis mean? definition and meaning (Free English Language Dictionary) genus Vitis ; Vitis Hypernyms ("Vitis" is a kind of...): dicot genus ; magnoliopsid genus (genus of flowering plants having two cotyledons (embryonic leaves) in the seed which usually appear at germination) Meronyms (members of "Vitis"): grape ; grapevine (any of numerous woody vines of genus Vitis bearing clusters of edible berries) fox grape ; Vitis labrusca (native grape of northeastern United States; origin of many cultivated varieties e.g. Concord grapes) muscadine ; Vitis rotundifolia (native grape of southeastern United States; origin of many cultivated varieties) common grape vine ; vinifera ; vinifera grape ; Vitis vinifera (common European grape cultivated in many varieties; chief source of Old World wine and table grapes) Holonyms ("Vitis" is a member of...): Vitis vinifera | landscape architect's pages landscape architect's pages Vitis vinifera fruit (03/09/2011, Amorgos, Greece) Position: Full sun to partial shade Soil: Well drained Family: V itaceae Vitis vinifera is a long stemmed woody climbing vine, with flaky bark. The leaves are alternate, palmately lobed, 5-20cm long and mid-green. The leaves turn yellow, orange or red during autumn. Vitis vinifera use trees and other forms of support to climb to gain better access to light; using twining tendrils to gain support. The fruit is a berry, commonly known as a grape; in the wild species it has a 6 mm diameter and ripens dark purple to a blackish hue with a pale wax bloom. Vitis vinifera (03/09/2011, Amorgos, Greece) Vitis vinifera, commonly known as the Common Grape Vine, is a species of Vitis native to the Mediterranean region, central Europe and southwestern Asia. In the wild this species is found by streams in humid forests. The wild form of the Grape is known as Vitis vinifera subsp. sylvestris with the cultivated form know as Vitis vinifera subsp. vinifera. Cultivars of this species form the basis of the majority of wines produced all around the world. Humans have been using this plant since the Neolithic period. The etymological root of the binomial name Vitis is derived from the Latin meaning ‘vine or grape vine’. Vinifera is derived from the Latin meaning ‘wine bearing’. Vitis vinifera shading (03/09/2011, Amorgos, Greece) Vitis vinifera is useful to the landscape architect as a vigorous fruit bearing climber suitable for wall training. It can also be trained to provide a shade providing canopy. This plant requires supports to climb. Ecologically, Vitis vinifera is a source of food for aphids called Phyloxera vastatrix, species which affect its rooting system. Birds, rabbits and deer also use the vine as a source of nutrition by nibbling the bark as well as eating the fruit. Vitis vinifera prefers well drained soil conditions, soil pH being neutral to basic and soil texture from sand to clay. The Royal Horticultural Society has given a number of varieties of the climber Vitis vinifera their prestigious Award of Garden Merit. Vitis vinifera autumn leaf (05/12/2011, London) Vitis vinifera may require formative punning if grown as an ornamental climber. To produce quality grapes, choose a variety which is suitable for the climate. It should be pruned in late winter and if necessary once during the summer months.
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Who wrote the 1991 novel ‘Gridlock’?
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qb_8044
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ben elton
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Gridlock. (Book, 1991) [WorldCat.org] The E-mail message field is required. Please enter the message. E-mail Message: I thought you might be interested in this item at http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/22628606 Title: Gridlock. Author: Ben Elton Publisher: Macdonald, 1991. ISBN/ISSN: 0356197107 9780356197104 0356197026 9780356197029 OCLC:22628606 The ReCaptcha terms you entered were incorrect. Please try to match the 2 words shown in the window, or try the audio version.
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Basorexia is a strong desire to do what to a person?
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qb_8059
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kiss
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Basorexia | definition of basorexia by Medical dictionary Basorexia | definition of basorexia by Medical dictionary http://medical-dictionary.thefreedictionary.com/basorexia basorexia Sexuoeroticism linked to kissing. Want to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us , add a link to this page, or visit the webmaster's page for free fun content . Link to this page: Copyright © 2003-2016 Farlex, Inc Disclaimer All content on this website, including dictionary, thesaurus, literature, geography, and other reference data is for informational purposes only. This information should not be considered complete, up to date, and is not intended to be used in place of a visit, consultation, or advice of a legal, medical, or any other professional. Urban Dictionary: basorexia An Overwhelming desire to get off/ pull/ Kiss a Girl. Usually occurs when away from girls for a long time. Fred "You looking forward to the party tonight?" James "Definitely i have got serious Basorexia" basorexia basorexia Defined in the Lecher's Lexicon (1967) as ' a strong craving or hunger for kissing '. Basorexia (Noun) and overwhelming desire to neck or kiss someone basorexia (Noun) an overwhelming desire to kiss Usage: She has a bad case of basorexia. Link to this page: Add or improve a definition Word:* All definitions are approved by humans before publishing. Any promotional content will be deleted. HTML tags are not allowed and will be encoded. Use square brackets to link a word. For example, [abc] will render as abc . External links will be removed Copyright © 2017 Farlex, Inc. | Feedback | Dictionary Home Disclaimer: All content on this website is for informational purposes only. It was submitted by the users and has not been checked for accuracy. This information should not be considered complete, up to date, and is not intended to be used in place of a visit, consultation, or advice of a legal, medical, or any other professional.
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Which of the elements has the lowest boiling point?
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qb_8081
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helium
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The chemical elements of the periodic table sorted by boiling point 85 For chemistry students and teachers: The tabular chart on the right is arranged by boiling point. The chemical element with the lowest boiling point is Helium and the element with the highest boiling point is Tungsten. The unity used for the melting point is Celsius (C). Click here: to convert Celsius to Fahrenheit or Kelvin. Please note that the elements do not show their natural relation towards each other as in the Periodic system. There you can find the metals, semi-conductor(s), non-metal(s), inert noble gas(ses), Halogens, Lanthanoides, Actinoids (rare earth elements) and transition metals. inorganic chemistry - which chemical element has the lowest boiling point? - Chemistry Stack Exchange which chemical element has the lowest boiling point? Is it Helium(He) or is it Hydrogen(H)? Hydrogen is lighter than Helium. 160236 closed as too localized by ManishEarth ♦ Apr 1 '13 at 16:13 This question is unlikely to help any future visitors; it is only relevant to a small geographic area, a specific moment in time, or an extraordinarily narrow situation that is not generally applicable to the worldwide audience of the internet. For help making this question more broadly applicable, visit the help center .If this question can be reworded to fit the rules in the help center , please edit the question . up vote 4 down vote At its present form, this question is quite bad. I think you should've had a look at Wiki before asking this question. The boiling point of Hydrogen is around 20 K, while for Helium , it's around 4 K. I don't memorize these. But, I had a dirty look at Wiki. If you want a reason for why it has... Helium has a stablest $1s$ orbital, which has somewhat lower energy. And, this makes it chemically inert towards other elements and to other Helium atoms, which is also the reason for its lowest boiling point. The chemical elements of the periodic table sorted by melting point Cs 55 For chemistry students and teachers: The tabular chart on the right is arranged by melting point. The chemical element with the lowest melting point is Helium and the element with the highest melting point is Carbon. The unity used for the melting point is Celsius (C). Click here: to convert Celsius to Fahrenheit or Kelvin. Please note that the elements do not show their natural relation towards each other as in the Periodic system. There you can find the metals, semi-conductor(s), non-metal(s), inert noble gas(ses), Halogens, Lanthanoides, Actinoids (rare earth elements) and transition metals. 30 BBC - GCSE Bitesize: The noble gases - trends in physical properties The noble gases - trends in physical properties Boiling point The noble gases all have low boiling points. This is a typical property of non-metals. You can see from the graph that helium, at the top of group 0, has the lowest boiling point in the group. The boiling points then increase as you go down the group. Boiling points of the Group 0 elements Density The density of a substance is a measure of how heavy it is for its size. For example, a small lump of a very dense substance such as gold or lead has a high mass. The particles in gases are spread far apart, so gases have low densities. You can see from the graph that helium, at the top of group 0, has the lowest density in the group. The densities then increase as you go down the group. Radon, at the bottom of the group, is the densest gas known (1 g/dm3 = 0.001 g/cm3). Densities of the Group 0 elements Now try a Test Bite Page:
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In the US television show ‘The Sopranos’, what is the name of the nursing home in which Tony Soprano’s mother Livia lived?
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qb_8153
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green grove
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Livia Soprano - The Sopranos Characters - ShareTV Season 1 / Episode 11: - Nobody Knows Anything Carmela Soprano: You know, Ma, your son loves you very much. He worries all the time. And he felt bad that you didn't come to the open house. I don't care if you think it's disrespectful, but I want you to cut the drama. It's killing Tony. Livia Soprano: What are you talking about? Carmela Soprano: I'm talking about this. This "poor mother, nobody loves me" victim crap. It is textbook manipulation. And I hate seeing Tony so upset over it. Livia Soprano: I know how to talk to people. Carmela Soprano: I am a mother too, don't forget. You know the power that you have. And you use it like a pro. Livia Soprano: Power? What power? I don't have power! I'm a shut-in! Carmela Soprano: You're bigger than life. You are his mother. I don't think for one second that you don't know what you're doing to him. Livia Soprano: Who me? Me? What did I do? Season 1 / Episode 7: - Down Neck Tony Soprano: Maybe this was his chance to get out. I know Dad was no choir boy, but maybe with a little bit of support... Livia Soprano: Oh, Mr. Sensitive now. Well, if it bothers you, maybe you better talk to a psychiatrist. [walks away] Tony Soprano: Whoa, what are you talkin' about, a psychiatrist? Livia Soprano: Well, that's what people do when they're lookin' for somebody to blame for their life, isn't it? Tony Soprano: You're a real stone player, aren't you, Ma? You threatened to smother his children. Livia Soprano: What does that mean? Tony Soprano: You know, everyone thought Dad was the ruthless one. But I gotta hand it to you. If you'd been born after those feminists, you woulda been the real gangster. Livia Soprano: I don't know what you're talking about! [walks away] Tony Soprano: You listen to me now. Before you do any more serious damage to yourself or your grandchildren's inheritance, you're gonna stop living alone, right now. Livia Soprano: I'm not going to that nursing home. Tony Soprano: Green Grove is a retirement community! And it's more like a hotel at Captain Teeb's! Livia Soprano: Who's he? Tony Soprano: A captain that owns luxury hotels or something, I don't know. That's not the point. The point is, I talked to Mrs. DiCaprio over there and she says she's got a corner suite available with a woods view. It's available now, but it's gonna go fast. Livia Soprano: Of course it's available, somebody died! Tony Soprano: Oh, Ma, you gotta stop! You gotta stop with this black poison cloud all the time! 'Cause I can't take it anymore! Livia Soprano: Oh, poor you! Tony Soprano: You know, I got problems at work, I got problems at home, I got a friend whose been diagnosed with cancer. Most parents would be grateful if their yuppie children put as much thought into this as I did. Livia Soprano: I'm not going to that place. Tony Soprano: Then I will go to court and I will get a durable power of attorney over you and I will place you there. Livia Soprano: Then kill me now. Go on now, go into the ham, and take the carving knife and stab me, here, here, now, please! It would hurt me less than what you just said. Tony Soprano: You know, I know seniors that are inspired!
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In the US television show ‘The Sopranos’, who had to return to Italy after a flirtation with Tony Soprano’s wife Carmela?
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qb_8161
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furio giunta
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Furio Giunta - The Sopranos Characters - ShareTV Silvio Dante: Ginny told Gabriella she needed a bigger house. Paulie 'Walnuts' Gualtieri: Ginny Sacrimoni, what she needs is her own zip code. Gigi Cestone: Jersey's a small state. She moves in, she could tip it over. Furio Giunta: I like a woman you can grab onto something. Paulie 'Walnuts' Gualtieri: You grab onto Ginny Sacrimoni, your fuckin' hands will disappear! Silvio Dante: She's so fat, her blood type is Ragu. Paulie 'Walnuts' Gualtieri: She's so fat, she goes campin', the bears have to hide their food. Anthony 'Tony' Soprano Sr.: When Ginny hauls ass, she's gotta make two trips. Gigi Cestone: Two guys could fuck her at the same time, and still never meet! Johnny Sack: [John walks in] Fuck who? Anthony 'Tony' Soprano Sr.: Nobody, we're just talking about one of the girls Johnny Sack: Is that all you dead beats talk about?, Pussy?
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Cou is French for which part of the body?
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qb_8190
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neck
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parts of the body Bookmark this page French Phrases: parts of the body This page gives French words for the main parts of the body. Note that parts of the body in French are usually used with the definite article (le, la or les), even though in English, you'd often use a possessive (my, his etc). Face and neck
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How many feet in a UK mile?
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qb_8248
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5280
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how many feet in a mile - YouTube how many feet in a mile Want to watch this again later? Sign in to add this video to a playlist. Need to report the video? Sign in to report inappropriate content. Rating is available when the video has been rented. This feature is not available right now. Please try again later. Published on Mar 24, 2014 how many feet in a mile ? The word mile originally derives from the Old English word mīl which in turn was ultimately derived from the Latin word millia meaning "thousand". The English mile was based on what the Romans referred to as mille passuum (Latin, "one thousand paces"), but the cognate term in some other languages -- for example, Meile in German, mijl in Dutch -- was based on the Romans' miliarium spatium (Latin for "one thousand 'intervals'"), a significantly longer unit how many feet in a mile? Mile and foot (for both imperial and nautical) conversion factors are listed below. To find out how many feet in miles or vice versa, please either use these conversion factors by multplying them to get the result or simply use the converters below. so , how many feet in a mile : the answer is 5280 feet Why are there 5280 feet in a mile? Mile is an ancient length unit, commonly used by Romans (equals to 5000 Roman feet). When British started using it as a length unit, it was necessary to relate it to furlong which was a very common length unit used in agriculture. 1 furlong is 660 feet. It was decided that one mile to have eight furlongs, that's why there are 5280 feet in a mile (8 * 660 = 5280). how many feet in a mile Category Miles to Feet - How many feet in a mile? Contact Us Home Miles to Feet Conversion Mile and foot (for both imperial and nautical) conversion factors are listed below. To find out how many feet in miles or vice versa, please either use these conversion factors by multplying them to get the result or simply use the converters below. 1 Mile = 5280 Feet 1 Mile [Nautical] = 6076.12 Feet Why are there 5280 feet in a mile? Mile is an ancient length unit, commonly used by Romans (equals to 5000 Roman feet). When British started using it as a length unit, it was necessary to relate it to furlong which was a very common length unit used in agriculture. 1 furlong is 660 feet. It was decided that one mile to have eight furlongs, that's why there are 5280 feet in a mile (8 * 660 = 5280). For other length unit conversions, please go to Length Conversion Enter a mile value that you want to convert into feet and click on the "convert" button. Enter a foot value that you want to convert into miles and click on the "convert" button. Mile is a historical unit of length and commonly used in many measurement systems to measure the distance between two geographical locations. After metric system is accepted in many countries, it's replaced with kilometer but still used as an official measurement unit in united states, britain, canada and a few other countries world wide. The "mile" used in this conversion page is the land (statute) mile. After the definition is changed in 1959, united states still wanted to use the old definition in some measurements and called it "US survey mile" which is only "0.0002%" longer (5280.01 feet) than the land mile. The other common unit "nautical mile" is used mostly in aviation and shipping and it's 1852 meters or 6076.12 feet. The abbreviation is "mi" (nautical mile is "nm" or "nmi"). Foot is another historical length unit (simply used as a body part) in several measurement systems. With the metric system, it's replaced with "meter" (british spelling is "metre") but still used as a very common length unit in united states, britain, canada and a few other countries. Similar to the usage of mile, foot has a few versions as well (international, survey etc). It's defined to be 0.3048 meters (12 inches). The abbreviation is "ft".
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Which mountain is known as ‘The White Spider’?
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qb_8285
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eiger north face
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The Eiger | White Spider The Eiger March 20, 2013 The Eiger (3,970 m (13,025 ft)) is a mountain in the Bernese Alps in Switzerland. The first ascent was made by Swiss guides Christian Almer and Peter Bohren and Irishman Charles Barrington who climbed the west flank in 1858. The north face remained unclimbed until 1938 when it was tackled by a German-Austrian group. Since 1935, at least sixty-four climbers have died attempting the north face giving it the nickname “Murderous Wall”. This north face is one of the six great north faces of the Alps. At 2,866 meters inside the mountain lies the Eigermordwand railway station. The station is connected to the north face by a tunnel opening at the face, which has sometimes been used to rescue climbers. The portion of the upper face is called “The White Spider,” as snow-filled cracks radiating from an ice-field resemble the legs of a spider. Heinrich Harrer, a member first successful climb, wrote ‘The White Spider: The classic Account of the Ascent of the Eiger.’ During the ascent, the team were caught in an avalanche as they climbed the Spider but all had enough strength to resist being swept off the face. Swiss alpnist Ueli Steck climbed the north face in a time of 2 hours and 50 minutes meaning he climbed an average of 34 vertical feet per minute up steep dangerous terrain to a summit that is 13,000 feet above sea level… Latest News Eiger Overview - Peakware.com Convenient Center: Grindelwald, Switzerland Eiger, whose name means Ogre, is appropriately named for the severity of its towering north face. This mountain is the farthest east on the same crest that holds Jungfrau and Mönch. Of the three mountains, Eiger is the most spectacular. The first ascent of the Eiger was made by Swiss guides Christian Almer and Peter Bohren with Irishman Charles Barrington who climbed the west flank on August 11, 1858. The Eiger North Face towers over 5,000 feet. Several climbers have been killed on this face, including the two Germans who first tried ascending it in 1935. In the 1930's, the mountain became famous for its escalating death tolls, and was referred to by such names as "The White Spider", "The White Cobra", "Murder Wall", "Eiger Mordwand", and others. There are several routes to the summit of the Eiger, but all are very serious, even those which do not ascend via the North Wall. A railway and high elevation hotel shortens the approach, but the climb to the summit is no less severe. In 1936, another tragedy arose when an Austro-German group perished on the face. Hinterstoisser, Kurz, Angerer and Rainer all died on the face in adverse conditions. The lack of a fixed rope, laid at the Hinterstoisser traverse led to the party being trapped on the face, having to try a direct and difficult descent. The first successful ascent of the Eiger North Face was by a mixed Austrian German group in 1938 sustaining no fatalities. The group consisted of Andreas Heckmair (Germany), Ludwig Voerg (Germany), Fritz Kasparek (Austria) and Heinrich Harrer (Austria). Three years earlier, in 1935, the Germans, Karl Mehringer and Max Sedlmeyer froze to death at what is now known as 'Death Bivouac' ("Todesbiwak"), a position above the Flatiron ("Bügeleisen"). The White Spider is not a name for the face, merely an icefield of the face that lies near the top of the route and is reached via the Traverse of the Gods. It is so called as the snow filled cracks radiating from this icefield resemble the sinuous legs of a spider. Due to the reduced amount of rockfall and ice fall in winter, in recent years ascents of the Eiger North Face are often being tried in stable good weather periods, but in winter conditions. In contrast ascents via the Eiger west flank (normal route) or the Mittelegi ridge (east ridge) are usually done in the summer as both of these routes are very delicate in icy conditions.
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Singer/actor Will Young made in his London West End stage debut in which musical?
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qb_8315
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cabaret
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Cabaret Tickets - Cabaret The Musical With Will Young - ATG Tickets Cabaret Cabaret Direct from his award nominated performance as Emcee, internationally celebrated singer/songwriter Will Young reprises his role in Rufus Norris’ acclaimed production of Cabaret.... Read more >> Running time: 2h 25m including one interval Cabaret Overview Direct from his award nominated performance as Emcee, internationally celebrated singer/songwriter Will Young reprises his role in Rufus Norris’ acclaimed production of Cabaret. Following a successful West End run, the UK tour of Cabaret will open at New Wimbledon Theatre on Wednesday 28 August. Ever since winning the inaugural series of Pop Idol in 2002, Will Young has been one of the UK’s most popular and successful music artists and holds the record for the fastest selling debut single in British chart history. Will has also enjoyed a successful acting career which saw him appear alongside Dame Judi Dench in the film Mrs Henderson Presents, and it is the combination of these talents which has led him to star in Cabaret. Siobhan Dillon joins the cast as the iconic Sally Bowles, reprising the role from the UK tour in 2009. Siobhan was a popular finalist on the BBC’s hit show How Do You Solve a Problem Like Maria? Following Maria, Siobhan won a record deal with Andrew Lloyd Webber's Really Useful Group and also co-wrote and recorded an album for Universal Music. Last year she starred in the highly acclaimed UK tour of Can’t Smile Without You, and recently she made her West End debut in Grease, both to rave reviews. Theatre veteran Lyn Paul will play Fraulein Schneider, with Matt Rawle (Cliff), Linal Haft (Herr Schultz) and Nicholas Tizzard (Ernst) returning after great acclaim in the West End. Varlerie Cutko will play Fraulein Kost with an ensemble including: Alastair Postlewaite, Alessia Lugoboni, Alexzandra Sarmiento, Cydney Uffindell-Phillips, Emily Bull, Luke Fetherston, Oliver Roll and Shahla Tarrant. Since its Broadway premiere in 1966 and the renowned movie version with Liza Minnelli and Joel Grey, Cabaret has won a staggering number of stage and screen awards including 8 Oscars, 7 BAFTAs and 13 Tonys. Cabaret features show-stopping choreography, dazzling costumes and some of the most iconic songs in musical theatre including Money Makes the World Go Round, Two Ladies, Maybe This Time and of course Cabaret. The production turns Weimar Berlin of 1931 into a sassy, sizzling haven of decadence. And at its dark heart are the notorious Emcee and sassy Sally Bowles, who perform nightly at the infamous Kit Kat Klub. Rufus Norris is a multi-award winning theatre, opera and film director whose production of London Road at the National Theatre, where he is associate director, won the Critics Circle Award for Best Musical. Other theatre includes Vernon God Little (Young Vic), Les Liaisons Dangereuses (Broadway), Festen (West End and Broadway) The Country Girl (Apollo) and Afore Night Came (Young Vic, Evening Standard Award). Featuring Tim Roth, Cillian Murphy, Rory Kinnear, and original music by Damon Albarn, his debut feature film Broken opened the prestigious Critics’ Week at the Cannes film festival in 2012. It was produced by Cuba Pictures, BBC Films, Lypsync and Bill Kenwright. Choreography is by the Olivier award winning Javier De Frutos. In 1990, he formed The Javier De Frutos Dance Company. His work includes The Hypochondriac Bird and Affliction of Loneliness. Recently he joined forces with Sadler’s Wells and The Pet Shop Boys to create a brand new dance work based on Hans Christian Andersen’s story, The Most Incredible Thing. Recommended as suitable for over 13s, subject to parental/teacher guidance, as the subject matter deals with adult themes and the staging includes some brief moments of nudity.
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FC Jazz is a football club in which European country?
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qb_8357
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finland
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How many inches in a UK mile?
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qb_8388
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63 360
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Miles To Inches Conversion - How many inches in a mile ? Miles To Inches Conversion How many inches in a mile ? Miles to inches conversion table shows the most common values for the quick reference. Alternatively, you may use the converter below to convert any other values. 1 Mile = 63 360 Inches Mile is an imperial and U.S. customary length unit and equals to 5280 feet. It is a mostly used in some of the countries to measure the distance between two geographical locations. The abbreviation is "mi". Inch is a unit of length in different types of systems such as imperial and us customary and widely used daily. The abbreviation is "in" and also the symbol is a double prime ( " ). For inches to miles conversion table and converter, please go to Inches to Miles For other units of length conversion, please go to Length Conversion Converter
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In which year were Jumping Jack fireworks banned from sale in the UK?
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qb_8410
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1997
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BBC NEWS | UK | Magazine | Why Bonfire Night is going out with a bang Why Bonfire Night is going out with a bang By Brian Wheeler BBC News Online Magazine Some rockets will be banned from sale This year's bonfire night will be the last before tough new restrictions on the sale and use of fireworks come into effect. From next year, devices louder than 120 decibels - roughly the same volume as a jet aircraft taking off - will be banned from sale. And anyone caught letting off fireworks in a public place after 11pm could be arrested and fined. Other measures are expected to include: Restricting the sale of fireworks to a three week period ahead of 5 November and a short period over New Year Licensing retailers who sell fireworks - and allowing local authorities to refuse or revoke such licences Compulsory training for firework display operators Making the possession of fireworks by under 18s a criminal offence The government is expected shortly to outlaw "air bombs", roman candle-style tubes that send a single loud explosion into the air and which are currently subject to a voluntary ban by the industry. Pocket money fireworks Other nuisance fireworks such as bangers, "jumping jacks" and certain small rockets, which could be thrown at people, have been banned from sale in 1997. The waste of police time is criminal - why don't we just change the law to deprive criminals and young thugs of their availability? Norman Bettison, chief constable of Merseyside Police "This latest move on air bombs - some of which sell for as cheaply as four for 99p - is taking pocket money fireworks out of the equation. And that is a good thing," John Bush, of retailer Millennium Fireworks, said. "Most of the abuse of fireworks has been coming from the cheaper end of the market." Sparklers, which accounted for 135 injuries last year, will still be available. Variety packs for home displays will still be sold - but without air bombs and certain rockets. Harmless tradition? For many people, the new measures - enshrined in the Fireworks Act - are long overdue. The tradition of letting off fireworks on 5 November to commemorate Guy Fawkes and the Gunpowder Plot of 1605 has long since ceased to be a harmless tradition. Vandalism involving fireworks has escalated in recent years, with more reports of fireworks being pushed through letter boxes or thrown at children and animals. More serious criminals have also cottoned on to the potential of fireworks as a terror weapon. In Merseyside in recent months 28 telephone boxes and seven cars have been blown up using firework gunpowder.
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Which of Agatha Christie’s novels was the first to feature Miss Marple?
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qb_8442
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murder at vicarage
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Miss Marple series by Agatha Christie Miss Marple series 43 works, 13 primary works Mystery series in order of publication. Miss Marple is introduced in The Murder at the Vicarage but the books can be read in any order. Mixed short story collections are included if some are Marple, often have horror, supernatural, maybe detective Poirot, Pyne, or Quin. Note that "Nemesis" should be read AFTER "A Caribbean Holiday"
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The Fat ‘what’ is a cake make nationally famous by Bettys Cafe Tea Rooms in North Yorkshire?
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qb_8483
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rascal
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Fat Rascal! | A Fat Rascal, also called the Yorkshire tea bi… | Flickr Linda Peall By: Linda Peall Fat Rascal! A Fat Rascal, also called the Yorkshire tea biscuit or turf cake, is a type of cake, similar to the scone in both taste and ingredients. These round domed tea-cakes have a rich brown crust and are made with currants and candied peel. The Fat Rascal has been made nationally famous by Bettys Café Tea Rooms in North Yorkshire, a family owned bakers, confectioners and traditional English tea rooms, founded in 1919 by a Swiss confectioner, Frederick Belmont. In 1983 Bettys introduced its Fat Rascal, adapted from a traditional recipe for ‘turf cakes’, adding a ‘face’ made from cherries and almonds. Since then the Fat Rascal has become one of its best selling cakes, synonymous with Bettys. So much so that they own the registered trade mark not only for the name ‘Fat Rascal’ but also for its distinctive appearance. 2013 marks the 30th anniversary of the Bettys Fat Rascal. Done fat rascal : definition of fat rascal and synonyms of fat rascal (English) 5 External links History and etymology Fat rascals are round domed tea-cakes with a rich brown crust and made with currants and candied peel . They are closely associated with the Cleveland area on the borders of County Durham and Yorkshire. The origin of the name is unknown, but has been in use since at least the mid-nineteenth century. [2] The name Turf Cake comes from the tradition of farmers baking them on turf fires Bettys Fat Rascal The Fat Rascal has been made nationally famous by Bettys Café Tea Rooms in North Yorkshire, a family owned bakers, confectioners and traditional English tea rooms, founded in 1919 by a Swiss confectioner, Frederick Belmont. In 1983 Bettys introduced its Fat Rascal, adapted from a traditional recipe for ‘turf cakes’, adding a ‘face’ made from cherries and almonds. Since then the Fat Rascal has become one of its best selling cakes, synonymous with Bettys. So much so that they own the registered trade mark not only for the name ‘Fat Rascal’ but also for its distinctive appearance. 2013 will mark the 30th anniversary of the Bettys Fat Rascal. In the United States , the fat rascal is generally listed as a breakfast cookie which can be vanilla or chocolate flavour. These can be purchased at The Ruby Pear Tea Parlor in Noblesville, Indiana . [3] [4] See also
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According to the television advert, which website gets confused with ‘Compare The Market’?
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qb_8524
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compare meerkat
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Compare The Meerkat Advert NEW (Compare The Market), Cheap Car Insurance - YouTube Compare The Meerkat Advert NEW (Compare The Market), Cheap Car Insurance Want to watch this again later? Sign in to add this video to a playlist. Need to report the video? Sign in to report inappropriate content. The interactive transcript could not be loaded. Loading... Rating is available when the video has been rented. This feature is not available right now. Please try again later. Uploaded on Feb 2, 2009 Compare The Meerkat (comparethemeerkat.com) advert which advertises the price-comparison website, Compare The Market (comparethemarket.com). This is the new shorten advert! Compare The Market.com compares prices on a number of items including car insurance, home insurance, as well as credit cards, loans and mortgages. It aims to give you the cheapest quote from a number of big companies, including the AA, the Post Office and HSBC. The reason for this advert is the constant mis-spelling of Compare The Market, with users inputting Compare The Meerkat instead. The advert features a russian meerkat called Alexsandr (somtimes spelt as Alexander) who is the founder of Compare The Meerkat. He complains about the number of cheaper car insurance requests and plays the jingles for both of them. On his website, you can compare meerkats by size, their favourite hobbies and their location. Certainly one of the best advertising campaigns in recent time. But remember, if you want cheap car insurance, it's CompareTheMarket.com. Category Nicole Kidman the new face of Compare the Market ads as Arnold Schwarzenegger is terminated - Mirror Online TV Nicole Kidman the new face of Compare the Market ads as Arnold Schwarzenegger is terminated Viewers will see the advert for the first time on Sunday October 4 when it airs on ITV at 7:15pm Share comparethemarket.com ad with Nicole Kidman (Photo: PA) Share Get celebs updates directly to your inbox + Subscribe Thank you for subscribing! Could not subscribe, try again laterInvalid Email Meerkats Sergei and Aleksandr have landed themselves a new squeeze, and it is none other than Hollywood actress Nicole Kidman. Kidman is taking over the reins from actor Arnold Schwarzenegger to star in the new advert for comparethemarket.com. The 40 second advert sees some fur flying as Kidman arrives at Aleksandr's house - to take his meerkat pal Sergei on a date to the movies! comparethemarket.com ad with Nicole Kidman (Photo: PA) Sneaky Sergei uses his Meerkat Movies 2 for 1 cinema tickets to take Kidman on the date, leaving Aleksandr outraged. Marketing director of Comparethemarket.com Mark Vile said: "Arnold Schwarzenegger was always going to be a hard act to follow but having fellow Hollywood icon Nicole Kidman part of the latest TV ad has certainly exceeded our expectations. We hope Sergei going on a date with Nicole will inspire others to take a friend or partner to the cinema this autumn with Meerkat Movies." Viewers will see the advert for the first time on Sunday October 4 when it airs on ITV at 7:15pm. comparethemarket.com ad with Nicole Kidman (Photo: PA) Schwarzenegger made a cameo in the Compare the Meerkat insurance adverts in April. Getting a hot drink spilt on him by Aleksandr Orlov and Sergei, the Hollywood star was not a happy bunny. Video Loading
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The Stotinka is a unit of currency of which European country?
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qb_8565
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bulgaria
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Currencies in Europe Currencies in Europe Which countries use the Euro as their currency? Scandinavian Currency - Scandinavian Coins & Bills. © TAM112007 Share By Terri Mapes Most of Europe is now using a single currency, the Euro. How did Europe go from countless currencies to one common currency? In 1999, the European Union took a large step towards a unified Europe. 11 countries formed an economic and political structure within the European states. Membership to the EU became something to aspire to, as the organization gave significant support and financial aid to countries wishing to meet the required criteria. Each member of the Eurozone now shared the same currency , known as the Euro, which was to replace their own individual monetary units. These countries only started the Euro as the official currency in early 2002. Using a single currency in all of the 23 participating countries makes things a bit more simple for travelers. But which are these 23 European countries? The original 11 countries of the EU are: Austria Portugal Spain Since the introduction of the Euro, 12 more countries have started using the Euro as formal currency. continue reading below our video Best Road Trip Apps Slovenia Vatican City Technically speaking, Andorra, Kosovo, Montenegro, Monaco, San Marino and Vatican City aren’t members of the European Union. However, they have found it beneficial to adapt to the new currency regardless. A special agreement has been reached with these countries that allow them to issue Euro coins with their own national emblems. The Euro currency is currently one of the world’s most powerful currencies, and Latvia and Lithuania are expected to convert to using the Euro very soon. The Euro’s international symbol is €, with the abbreviation of EUR and is comprised of 100 Cents. As mentioned, the hard currency was only introduced on 1st January 2002, when it replaced are the respective previous currencies of the countries who joined the Eurozone. The European Central Bank might be responsible for the authorization of the issuing of these notes, but the duty of putting the money into circulation rests on the national banks itself. The designs and features on the notes are consistent throughout all the Euro-using countries, and are available in denominations of EUR 5, 10, 20, 50, 100, 200 and 500. Each of the Euro coins has the same common front-sided design, with the exception of certain countries who are allowed to print their individual national designs on the back. The technical features such as size, weight and material used are the same. With the Euro, there are 8 coin denominations in total, which includes 1, 2, 5, 10, 20, and 50 Cents and 1 and 2 Euro coins. The size of the coins increases with their value. Not all Eurozone countries use the 1 and 2 cent coins. Finland is a prime example. Which European countries have a different currency? Some of the Western European nations not participating in the conversion are the United Kingdom, Sweden (even if they are facing pressure to adopt the Euro), Denmark, Norway and independent Switzerland. Aside from the Euro and Crowns (Krona/Kroner) used in the Scandinavian countries, there are only two other major currencies in Europe: The Great Britain Pound (GBP) and The Swiss Franc (CHF). Other European countries have not met the required economic standards to join the Euro, or do not belong to the Eurozone. These countries are still using their own currency, so you will need to exchange your funds upon visiting them. The countries include: Bulgaria – Bulgarian Lev – BGN Czech Republic – Czech Koruna – CZK Hungary – Hungarian Forint
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Which creature represents the Deadly Sin of pride?
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qb_8588
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peacock
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What are the symbols of the seven deadly sins? | Reference.com What are the symbols of the seven deadly sins? A: Quick Answer The Seven Deadly Sins according to Christianity are: pride, symbolized by the lion, peacock and horse; envy, symbolized by a dog; anger, symbolized by a bear; sloth, symbolized by a goat; greed, symbolized by a frog; gluttony, symbolized by the pig; and lust, symbolized by the cow and snake. Each sin has a color and punishment that it is also associated with. Full Answer Pride is considered the greatest of all sins, and is symbolized by the lion, peacock, and horse. The color that it is associated with is violet, and the punishment for committing this sin is being broken on the wheel. Envy is represented by the dog, as well as the color green. The punishment awarded this sin is constant freezing water. The symbol of anger is the bear and the color red, while its punishment is constant dismemberment. Next, the animal symbol of the fourth Deadly Sin, sloth, is the goat. The color associated with it is light blue, and the punishment for this sin is an eternal snake pit. Greed is symbolized by the frog, as well as the color yellow. The punishment procured for this sin is being boiled alive in oil. The sin of gluttony is represented by the pig, as well as the color orange, and the punishment for it is being forced to eat snakes, rats, and toads. The last Deadly Sin is lust, symbolized by the cow and snake, and is represented by the color blue. The punishment procured for this sin is eternal fire and brimstone.
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‘I Don’t Know How to Love Him’ is a song from which rock opera?
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qb_8642
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jesus christ superstar
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I DON'T KNOW HOW TO LOVE HIM (Lyrics) - SARAH BRIGHTMAN - YouTube I DON'T KNOW HOW TO LOVE HIM (Lyrics) - SARAH BRIGHTMAN Want to watch this again later? Sign in to add this video to a playlist. Need to report the video? Sign in to report inappropriate content. Rating is available when the video has been rented. This feature is not available right now. Please try again later. Uploaded on Jan 30, 2012 "I Don't Know How to Love Him" is a song from the 1970 rock opera Jesus Christ Superstar written by Andrew Lloyd Webber (music) and Tim Rice (lyrics), a torch ballad sung by the character of Mary Magdalene who in Jesus Christ Superstar is presented as bearing an unrequited love for the title character. The song has been much recorded with "I Don't Know How to Love Him" long being unique for having two versions concurrently in the Top 30 of the Hot 100 chart in Billboard magazine, specifically those recorded by Helen Reddy and Yvonne Elliman. Sarah Brightman (born 14 August 1960) is an English classical crossover soprano, actress, songwriter and dancer. She is famous for possessing a vocal range of over 3 octaves and singing in the whistle register. She sings in many languages including English, Spanish, French, Latin, German, Italian, Russian, Hindi, Mandarin Chinese and Japanese. Brightman began her career as a member of the dance troupe Hot Gossip and released several disco singles as a solo performer. In 1981, she made her West End musical theatre debut in Cats and met composer Andrew Lloyd Webber, whom she married. She went on to star in several Broadway musicals, including The Phantom of the Opera, where she originated the role of Christine Daaé. The Original London Cast Album of the musical was released in CD format in 1987 and sold over 40 million copies worldwide, making it the biggest-selling cast album of all time. For complete text pls visit Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Category I Don't Know How To Love Him by Yvonne Elliman Songfacts Songfacts Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice wrote this for the Rock Opera Jesus Christ Superstar,. Rice and Webber discovered Yvonne Elliman, originally from Hawaii, at the "Pheasantry" folk club on Kings Road in Chelsea in 1969. They offered her the role of Mary Magdalene in the Rock Opera. Elliman played the Magdalene role in the 1973 film version of Jesus Christ Superstar and won a Golden Globe award for her performance. Elliman appeared in the Broadway version, where she met Bill Oakes, president of RSO Records and married him. Oakes introduced her to Eric Clapton, who asked her to sing backup vocals on "I Shot the Sheriff." She became part of Clapton's band and stayed with him for five years. Barry Gibb and Robin Gibb of The Bee Gees wrote a couple of songs for Elliman: "Love Me," and "If I Can't Have You." She performed "If I Can't Have You" for the movie soundtrack of Saturday Night Fever, her greatest commercial success. It was Elliman's only #1 hit. >> Suggestion credit: Jesus Christ Superstar Sheet Music pdf Files BACK TO Robb's FULL JCS CHORDS AND LYRICS Jesus Christ Superstar Musical Score These files were sent to me by a musician in England. THANKS PEDRO! He is working on JCS music and will perform in a production there soon. He has checked these files for accuracy. But since I have not checked them personally I cannot honestly say that they are 100% correct (or that they match my JCS Chords & Lyrics page). I am making them available here for the many people (usually keyboardists) who write to me asking if I have a copy of the score. If any of you find inaccuracies in the written music please let me know. Thanks! Note: You will need Adobe Acrobat Reader to view these files. JCS Score files in .pdf format Robb says "THANKS to 'PEDRO' in the UK!" Note: To download files right-click on link, choose "Save Target As..." ACT ONE
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Which are the four mutable signs of the Zodiac?
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gemini virgo sagittarius pisces
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Cardinal, Mutable & Fixed Signs: The Qualities in Astrology Cardinal, Mutable & Fixed Signs: The Qualities in Astrology Share What role do you play on a team? Are you a starter, a doer, or a finisher? The signs are categorized into qualities that can determine this. Each quality plays an important role in the world, and it’s good to have a balance of each on every team. If you were putting together a record deal, for example, it would work like this: Cardinal signs would be the stars, or the promoters, or the trendsetters who create the act. Fixed signs would be the patient workhorses who produce the album. Mutable signs would be the editors who take the near-finished product and do the final mastering and remixing. Which one are you? Cardinal Signs Aries, Cancer, Libra, Capricorn These signs start every season—Aries kicks off spring, Cancer starts summer, Libra begins fall and Capricorn is the first winter sign. Thus, they are the leaders and “idea people” of the zodiac. These signs prize originality and like to be first in everything they do. They’re the trendsetters and trendspotters, the ones who get the party started and the crowd hyped. Count on them to initiate a winning idea or plan. Fixed Signs Taurus, Leo, Scorpio, Aquarius These signs fall in the middle of every season. They’re the stabilizers—the ones who set up a solid goal or foundation, then start building. Fixed signs can take the enthusiastic ideas that cardinal signs spark, and craft them into something real. They pick up the ball when the cardinal sign passes it, and run the distance to the goal. Fixed signs are the trustworthy types who like “to-do” lists and fancy titles. If a cardinal signs says, “Let’s go on vacation!” the fixed sign will call the travel agency, book the tickets and hotel, and send everyone a list of what to pack. Mutable Signs Gemini, Virgo, Sagittarius, Pisces These signs end every season—and have learned the hard lessons taught by spring, summer, fall and winter. They know that all good things come to an end, and their role is to prepare everyone for the changing of seasons. Mutable signs are the adapters of the zodiac, a little bit older and wiser. More flexible and comfortable with change than other signs, they can “chameleon” themselves to fit into a variety of situations. Mutables are also the editors of the zodiac—the ones who complete the package with a winning touch. A plan can be sparked by a cardinal sign, built by a fixed sign, then perfected with the critical eye of a mutable sign. Share
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