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What is the first name of former Irish boxer Barry McGuigan? | qb_8665 | finbarr | Barry McGuigan - BoxRec Barry McGuigan Hall of Fame bio: click World Boxing Hall of Fame Inductee Name: Barry McGuigan Birth Name: Finbar Patrick McGuigan Born: 1961-02-28 Amateur Record: 21-2 with 19 knockouts [1] Bantamweight Gold Medalist representing Ireland at the 1978 Commonwealth Games in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. Results: George Lowe (Scotland) DQ 2 Michael Anthony (Guyana) W 3 Bill Rannelli (Canada) RSC 3 Tumat Sogolik (Papua New Guinea) W 3 [2] Represented Ireland as a featherweight at the 1980 Olympic Games in Moscow, Russia. Results: 1st round bye Issack Mabushi (Tanzania) RSC 3 Winfred Kabunda (Zambia) L 3 (1-4) [3] Professional Career Mcguigan vs. Eusebio Pedroza After winning his first two professional fights by knockout, McGuigan lost a close eight-round decision to Peter Eubank in August 1981. Four months later, McGuigan avenged the defeat by stopping Eubank in eight rounds. McGuigan knocked out Young Ali in six rounds in June 1982. Ali lapsed into a coma after the fight and died six months later. McGuigan won the vacant British Boxing Board of Control Featherweight Championship with a second-round TKO of Vernon Penprase in April 1983. Seven months later, McGuigan knocked out Valerio Nati in six rounds to win the vacant European Boxing Union Featherweight Championship. In June 1985, McGuigan defeated Eusebio Pedroza by a lopsided fifteen-round unanimous decision to win the World Boxing Association Featherweight Championship in London, England. Pedroza had been champion for seven years and had successfully defended the title nineteen times. [4] In June 1986, McGuigan lost the title in his third defense to Steve Cruz , a 5-1 underdog, by a close fifteen-round unanimous decision in Las Vegas, Nevada. After fourteen rounds, McGuigan was ahead by two points on two of the three official scorecards, but Cruz pulled ahead by putting the champion down twice in the fifteenth and final round. The fight was named Fight of the Year by The Ring . [5] McGuigan was out of the ring for almost two years following the loss to Cruz. After three consecutive wins, he lost to Jim McDonnell by a fourth-round TKO in May 1989. The fight was stopped due to a cut over his right eye. McGuigan announced his retirement after the defeat. "I said when I started my comeback that if I lost I would retire," he said. "I don't intend to reverse that." The 28-year-old McGuigan walked away with a record of 32-3 with 28 knockouts. [6] McGuigan was inducted into the World Boxing Hall of Fame in 2000 and the International Boxing Hall of Fame in 2005. Notes McGuigan was a hero in Ireland, and his immense popularity transcended boxing. Long-standing violence between Catholics and Protestants subsided when he stepped in the ring. McGuigan, a Catholic who married a Protestant, campaigned for peace. The popular saying of the day was "Leave the fighting to McGuigan." McGuigan's father, Pat McGuigan, was a professional singer. He would sing "Danny Boy" in the ring before his son's fights. In a 1988 video about his boxing career, McGuigan said his manager, Barney Eastwood, forced him to fight Steve Cruz despite ankle and ear injuries. Eastwood sued McGuigan and Channel 5 Video, the makers of the video, for libel and was awarded $775,000 in 1992. McGuigan and Channel 5 Video were also ordered to pay court costs, estimated at nearly $1.4 million. [7] Shane McGuigan, Barry's son, boxed briefly as an amateur and won several titles, including the Irish Under 21 Championships at light middleweight. [8] Preceded by: |
Which was the first planet in our solar system to be discovered by telescope? | qb_8679 | uranus | When were each of the planets first discovered and who did it? When were each of the planets first discovered and who did it? Answer: Only 3 of the 9 planets in our solar system have official "discoverers" and "times of discovery". The reason is simple - all of the other planets are easily seen by the unaided human eye. This means that humankind has been looking at these objects (whether they understood what they were or not) since first gazing at the night sky! Three planets required good telescopes for their discovery: Uranus was discovered by Sir William Herschel in 1781. Herschel was probably the most famous astronomer of the 18th century. In addition to discovering the planet Uranus, he also observed and cataloged over 800 double stars and 2,500 nebulae. He was the first astronomer to correctly describe the spiral structure of our Milky Way Galaxy . Neptune was discovered by John Couch Adams in 1846. Adams was an English astronomer and mathematician who, at the age of 24, was the first person to predict the position of a planetary mass beyond Uranus. Adams did not publish his prediction and it is a miracle that he is given credit by the scientific community for his work (let this be a lesson!). German astronomer Johann Gottfried Galle (along with Heinrich Louis d'Arrest) confirmed the existance of Neptune based on independent, published, calculations done by French mathematician Urbain Jean Joseph Le Verrier. Sometimes you will see Couch and Le Verrier cited together as the "discoverers of Neptune". Pluto was discovered by astronomer Clyde Tombaugh in 1930. A 9th planet had been looked for for some time. It was believed that such a planet had to exist in order to explain some odd things happening in the orbits of Uranus and Neptune. Tombaugh did a careful sky survey at the Lowell Observatory in Arizona. As a result, he discovered Pluto. The interesting thing to know is that all of the orbital problems with Uranus and Neptune vanish when the correct mass of Neptune is used in the equations; the correct mass was determined by the Voyager 2 spacecraft when it flew by that planet in 1989. So Tombaugh got lucky - he found a planet where a flawed prediction said one would be! |
Which army rank does actor Windsor Davies play in the UK television series ‘It Ain’t Half Hot Mum’? | qb_8763 | battery sergeant major | BBC - Windsor Davies Windsor Davies Full site A-Z index Windsor Davies Born in London to Welsh parents, Windsor Davies is best known for his role as Battery Sergeant Major Williams in the TV sitcom It Ain't Half Hot Mum. He was born in Canning Town in east London on 28 August 1930, but returned to his parents' native Ogmore Valley at the outbreak of World War Two. Davies attended Ogmore Grammar School and Bangor Teacher Training College, and worked as a teacher and miner before enrolling on a drama course at Richmond College in 1961. Davies' first on-screen appearance was in the 1962 film The Pot Carriers. A range of television and film roles followed, including various parts in Dixon Of Dock Green and Z Cars between 1965 and 1974. Created by David Croft and Jimmy Perry as the follow-up to Dad's Army, It Ain't Half Hot Mum ran on the BBC from 1974 to 1981. It followed the exploits of a Royal Artillery Concert Party entertaining British troops in India and Burma towards the end of World War Two. The role of the bombastic Sgt Major Williams was originally offered to Leonard Rossiter, who felt the script's depictions of life in India were too crude and caricatured. Controversy surrounding the blacking up of white actor Michael Bates to play an Indian native meant the show is rarely shown in the 20th century. Windsor Davies became the show's stand-out performer, with catchphrases including "Shut up!" and the sardonic "Oh dear, how sad, never mind". He described the show as "my saviour," adding that it "saved me from being a great actor". With his series co-star Don Estelle, Davies had a number one hit single in the UK in 1975 with a version of the old standard Whispering Grass. He also took two roles in Carry On Behind (1975) and Carry On England (1976), the latter as Sgt Major "Tiger" Bloomer. From 1983 to 1986 he voiced the part of Sgt Major Zero in Gerry Anderson's Terrahawks. However, perhaps eager to avoid becoming typecast, he took the role of the antique dealer Oliver Smallbridge in the television series Never The Twain, which ran between 1981 and 1991. Davies also undertook a range of radio and voice-over work, although in 1984 he failed an audition to become the voice of the speaking clock. His acting roles became less frequent in the 21st century, although he made appearances in the television series 2point4 Children, Casualty and My Family. Bookmark this page: It Ain't Half Hot Mum - Complete Series One to Four DVD: Amazon.co.uk: Windsor Davies, Melvyn Hayes, Donald Hewlett, Don Estelle, Michael Knowles: DVD & Blu-ray Product Description Product Description All the episodes from series one to four of Jimmy Perry and David Croft's It Ain't Half Hot Mum, first broadcast in 1974. The series follows the exploits of a Royal Artillery Concert Party during the Second World War. Created by David Croft and Jimmy Perry, it seemed a natural follow-up to their smash hit Dad's Army . Another ensemble piece, it drew on both writers' wartime experience in India and set the action in Deolali: a British army camp 100 miles north-east of Bombay where everyone's gone "a bit doolally". The concert party is a rag-tag collection of soldiers who'd rather sing, dance and drag up to entertain the troops than be sent forward to the front line. Characters include effeminate drag artist Gunner 'Gloria' Beaumont (Melvyn Hayes); the diminutive Gunner 'Lofty' Willie Sugden (Don Estelle) who possesses a hauntingly beautiful singing voice and ineffectual Colonel Reynolds (Donald Hewlett). However, the show's stand-out personality is the bombastic, eye-rolling Battery Sergeant Major Williams (Windsdor Davies). Sponsored Products Related To This Item (What's this?) |
What is the famous last line of the 1959 comedy film ‘Some Like it Hot’? | qb_8817 | well nobody s perfect | Some Like It Hot (1959) - Quotes - IMDb Some Like It Hot (1959) Showing all 69 items [last lines] Jerry : Oh no you don't! Osgood, I'm gonna level with you. We can't get married at all. Jerry : I smoke! I smoke all the time! Osgood : I don't care. Jerry : Well, I have a terrible past. For three years now, I've been living with a saxophone player. Osgood : I forgive you. Jerry : [tragically] I can never have children! Osgood : We can adopt some. Jerry : But you don't understand, Osgood! Ohh... [Jerry finally gives up and pulls off his wig] Jerry : [normal voice] I'm a man! Osgood : [shrugs] Well, nobody's perfect! [Jerry looks on with disbelief as Osgood continues smiling with indifference. Fade out] Junior : Syncopators. Does that mean you play that very fast music... jazz? Sugar : Yeah. Real Hot. Osgood : I am Osgood Fielding the third. Daphne : I'm Cinderella the second. [at the booking office, trying to be hired] Joe : What kind of a band is this, anyway? Sig Poliakoff : You gotta be under twenty-five. Jerry : We could pass for that. Sig Poliakoff : You gotta be blonde. Jerry : We could dye our hair. Sig Poliakoff : And you gotta be girls. Joe : [trying to get Jerry to face reality regarding his engagement to Osgood] Jerry, Jerry, will you take my advice? Forget about the whole thing, will ya? Just keep telling yourself: you're a boy, you're a boy. Jerry : I'm a boy. Joe : That's the boy. Jerry : [coming around] I'm a boy. I'm a boy. I wish I were dead. I'm a boy. Boy, oh boy, am I a boy. Now, what am I gonna do about my engagement present? Joe : What engagement present? Jerry : Osgood gave me a bracelet. Joe : [takes it and inspects the stones with Beinstock's glasses] Hey, these are real diamonds! Jerry : Of course they're real! What do you think? My fiance is a bum? |
Gamba is Italian for which part of the body? | qb_8900 | leg | How to Talk About the Parts of the Body in Italian How to Talk About the Parts of the Body in Italian Learn vocabulary & phrases for le parti del corpo Feet dangling from dock. Ascent Xmedia / Getty Images By Cher Hale Updated April 28, 2016. While chatting about body parts isn’t something that’s often a part of small talk, the necessity of knowing body part vocabulary pops at the most unexpected times. Besides the typical doctor situation, it comes up in many Italian proverbs, when describing physical characteristics of a person, and in famous children’s songs . Head, Shoulders, Knees & Toes Below you’ll find an extensive list of body parts in the singular form along with examples to demonstrate the various ways to use your newfound vocabulary in real life. ankle continue reading below our video Test Your General Science Knowledge When you change some of the body parts from the singular into the plural form, they might seem strange at first because they don’t follow the regular rules of the ending of a feminine, plural word ending in the letter -e or a masculine, plural word ending in the letter -i. Per esempio: – L’orecchio (ear) becomes le orecchie (ears) – Il braccio (arm) becomes le braccia (arms) – Il dito (finger) becomes le dita (fingers) – Il ginocchio (knee) becomes le ginocchia (knees) Esempi: Mi fa male lo stomaco. - My stomach hurts. Ho mal di testa. - I have a headache. Ho la testa altrove. - My head is somewhere else; I’m not focused. Siamo nelle tue mani. - We’re in your hands; We’re trusting you. L’hai visto? Ha gli addominali a tartaruga! - Did you see him? He has six-pack abs! Devo farmi le unghie. - I need to do my nails; I need to get a manicure. Sei così rosso in viso! - You’re so red in the face!; You’re blushing. Ho un ginocchio messo male. - I have a bad knee. Finally, here are a few of my favorite proverbs with body parts: Alzarsi con il piede sbagliato – To get up with the wrong foot; idiomatic meaning: to get up on the wrong side of the bed Stamattina, mi sono svegliato/a con il piede sbagliato e finora ho avuto una giornataccia! - This morning I got up with the wrong foot and since then I’ve had such a bad day! Non avere peli sulla lingua – To have no hairs on the tongue; idiomatic meaning: to speak frankly Lui sempre dice cose sprezzanti, non ha davvero peli sulla lingua! - He always says rude things, he truly doesn’t have any hair on the tongue! Essere una persona in gamba/essere in gamba – To be a person in leg; idiomatic meaning: to be a really great, upstanding person Lei mi ha sempre aiutato, è veramente una persona in gamba. – She’s always helped me, she’s really a good person. |
Spalla is Italian for which part of the body? | qb_8988 | shoulder | How to Talk About the Parts of the Body in Italian How to Talk About the Parts of the Body in Italian Learn vocabulary & phrases for le parti del corpo Feet dangling from dock. Ascent Xmedia / Getty Images By Cher Hale Updated April 28, 2016. While chatting about body parts isn’t something that’s often a part of small talk, the necessity of knowing body part vocabulary pops at the most unexpected times. Besides the typical doctor situation, it comes up in many Italian proverbs, when describing physical characteristics of a person, and in famous children’s songs . Head, Shoulders, Knees & Toes Below you’ll find an extensive list of body parts in the singular form along with examples to demonstrate the various ways to use your newfound vocabulary in real life. ankle continue reading below our video Test Your General Science Knowledge When you change some of the body parts from the singular into the plural form, they might seem strange at first because they don’t follow the regular rules of the ending of a feminine, plural word ending in the letter -e or a masculine, plural word ending in the letter -i. Per esempio: – L’orecchio (ear) becomes le orecchie (ears) – Il braccio (arm) becomes le braccia (arms) – Il dito (finger) becomes le dita (fingers) – Il ginocchio (knee) becomes le ginocchia (knees) Esempi: Mi fa male lo stomaco. - My stomach hurts. Ho mal di testa. - I have a headache. Ho la testa altrove. - My head is somewhere else; I’m not focused. Siamo nelle tue mani. - We’re in your hands; We’re trusting you. L’hai visto? Ha gli addominali a tartaruga! - Did you see him? He has six-pack abs! Devo farmi le unghie. - I need to do my nails; I need to get a manicure. Sei così rosso in viso! - You’re so red in the face!; You’re blushing. Ho un ginocchio messo male. - I have a bad knee. Finally, here are a few of my favorite proverbs with body parts: Alzarsi con il piede sbagliato – To get up with the wrong foot; idiomatic meaning: to get up on the wrong side of the bed Stamattina, mi sono svegliato/a con il piede sbagliato e finora ho avuto una giornataccia! - This morning I got up with the wrong foot and since then I’ve had such a bad day! Non avere peli sulla lingua – To have no hairs on the tongue; idiomatic meaning: to speak frankly Lui sempre dice cose sprezzanti, non ha davvero peli sulla lingua! - He always says rude things, he truly doesn’t have any hair on the tongue! Essere una persona in gamba/essere in gamba – To be a person in leg; idiomatic meaning: to be a really great, upstanding person Lei mi ha sempre aiutato, è veramente una persona in gamba. – She’s always helped me, she’s really a good person. |
What is a female lemur called? | qb_9086 | princess | WHAT DO YOU CALL A FEMALE LEMUR? What do you call a female lemur? Answer: princess A female lemur is called a princess. Lemurs make up the infraorder Lemuriformes and are members of a group of primates known as prosimians. The term lemur is derived from the Latin word lemures, meaning spirits of the night or ghosts. This likely refers to their large, reflective eyes and the wailing cries of some species (the Indri in particular). The term is generically used for the members of the four lemuriform families, but it is also the genus of one of the lemuriform species, the Ring-tailed Lemur (Lemur catta). The two so-called flying lemur species, that are also called colugos, are not lemurs or even primates. |
In mathematics, what is 3 cubed? | qb_9096 | 27 | Cubes and Cube Roots Cubes and Cube Roots To understand cube roots, first we must understand cubes ... How to Cube A Number To cube a number, just use it in a multiplication 3 times ... Example: What is 3 Cubed? 3 Cubed Note: we write down "3 Cubed" as 33 (the little 3 means the number appears three times in multiplying) Some More Cubes A cube root goes the other direction: 3 cubed is 27, so the cube root of 27 is 3 3 The cube root of a number is ... ... a special value that when cubed gives the original number. The cube root of 27 is ... ... 3, because when 3 is cubed you get 27. Note: When you see "root" think "I know the tree, but what is the root that produced it?" In this case the tree is "27", and the cube root is "3". Here are some more cubes and cube roots: 4 216 Example: What is the Cube root of 125? Well, we just happen to know that 125 = 5 × 5 × 5 (if you use 5 three times in a multiplication you will get 125) ... ... so the answer is 5 The Cube Root Symbol This is the special symbol that means "cube root", it is the "radical" symbol (used for square roots) with a little three to mean cube root. You can use it like this: (we say "the cube root of 27 equals 3") You Can Also Cube Negative Numbers Have a look at this: When we cube 5 we get 125: When we cube −5 we get −125: So the cube root of −125 is −5 Perfect Cubes The Perfect Cubes are the cubes of the whole numbers : 3375 ... It is easy to work out the cube root of a perfect cube, but it is really hard to work out other cube roots. Example: what is the cube root of 30? Well, 3 × 3 × 3 = 27 and 4 × 4 × 4 = 64, so we can guess the answer is between 3 and 4. Let's try 3.5: 3.5 × 3.5 × 3.5 = 42.875 Let's try 3.2: 3.2 × 3.2 × 3.2 = 32.768 Let's try 3.1: 3.1 × 3.1 × 3.1 = 29.791 We are getting closer, but very slowly ... at this point, I get out my calculator and it says: 3.1072325059538588668776624275224... ... but the digits just go on and on, without any pattern. So even the calculator's answer is only an approximation ! (Further reading: these kind of numbers are called surds which are a special type of irrational number ) What is cubic meter (meter cubed)? - Definition from WhatIs.com memory dump attack The cubic meter is the unit of volume in the International System of Units. The symbol for cubic meters is m3. Less formally, cubic meter is sometimes abbreviated cu m. When calculating volume, it is important to realize that volume is proportional to the cube of the linear dimension. Thus, if all linear dimensions are doubled, the volume becomes eight times (23) as great; if all linear dimensions are cut to 1/3, the volume becomes 1/27 (1/33) as great. A volume of 1 m3 is equal to 1,000,000 centimeters cubed (106 cm3) or 1,000,000,000 millimeters cubed (109 mm3). In the opposite sense, 1 m3 is equal to 0.000000001 kilometer cubed (10-9 km3). When converting between cubic meters and non-SI units of volume such as cubic inches (cu in) or cubic miles (cu mi), the linear-unit conversion factor must be cubed. For example, one meter is approximately 39.37 inches (39.37 in); therefore 1 m3 = 39.373 = 6.102 x 104 cu in (approximately). As another example, 1 meter is about 0.0006215 mile (6.215 x 10-4 mi); therefore 1 m3 = (6.215 x 10-4)3 = 2.401 x 10-10 cu mi (approximately). Also see meter , square meter, and International System of Units ( SI ). This was last updated in September 2006 Related Terms |
Sheading is each of the six administrative divisions of which European island? | qb_9145 | isle of man | sheading - definition of sheading in English | Oxford Dictionaries Definition of sheading in English: sheading Each of the six administrative divisions of the Isle of Man. Example sentences ‘As well as sheadings, the island was sectioned into 17 parishes, each having a patron saint from which it got its name.’ ‘The need of this division, according to Young, was to give three parishes to each of the newly formed southern sheadings in the 14th Century.’ ‘For hundreds of years, the Isle of Man has been divided into six sheadings, which in turn were subdivided into seventeen parishes.’ ‘The grounds are laid out to reflect the sheadings of the island.’ ‘Parish churches were established with three in each of the six sheadings (literally: sixths, with division into threes of the two sides, Northside and Southside, of Man), and within the parishes the taxation districts or treens were established.’ Origin Late 16th century: variant of shedding (see shed). Pronunciation Which of the following is a type of amphibian? amphiuma Which of the following is a type of amphibian? river salamander Which of the following is a type of amphibian? horned toad Which of the following is a type of amphibian? fire salamander Which of the following is a type of amphibian? cow frog Which of the following is a type of amphibian? siren Which of the following is a type of amphibian? bald frog Which of the following is a type of amphibian? cane toad Which of the following is a type of amphibian? mud puppy Which of the following is a type of amphibian? clawed frog You scored /10 practise again? Retry Most popular in the world Australia |
What does the Latin phrase ‘Omnia Vincit Amor’ translate to in English? | qb_9165 | love conquers all | Translation of Amor vincit omnia in English Amor vincit omnia in English Love Conquers All, , or may refer to: omnia vincit amor, Latin phrase from Eclogue X by Virgil Amor Vincit Omnia (Caravaggio), 1601–1602 painting by Caravaggio Amor Vincit Omnia (Draco Rosa album), 2009 album by Draco Rosa Amor Vincit Omnia (Pure Reason Revolution album), 2009 album by Pure Reason Revolution Love Conquers All, novel by Fred Saberhagen "Love Conquers All" a song by Radio Werewolf Love Conquers All, 1922 compilation by Robert Benchley Love Conquers All, name of a specific edit of Terry Gilliam's 1985 film Brazil "Love Conquers All", song by Deep Purple from their 1990 album Slaves and Masters "Love Conquers All", song by Yes from their 1991 album Yesyears "Love Conquers All" (ABC song), 1992 single from their album Abracadabra "Love Conquers All", song by Ordo Rosarius Equilibrio from their 2001 album Make Love, And War; The Wedlock Of Equilibrium Love Conquers All (film), 2006 film by Tan Chui Mui See more at Wikipedia.org... Omnia vincit amor in English - Latin-English Dictionary omnia vincit amor in English translation and definition "omnia vincit amor", Latin-English Dictionary online Translations into English: Virgil |70 BC – 19 BC|, Eclogue X, line 69 Automatic translation: add example No translation memories found. Consider more lenient search: click button to let Glosbe search more freely. Showing page 1. Found 0 sentences matching phrase "omnia vincit amor".Found in 0.531 ms. Translation memories are created by human, but computer aligned, which might cause mistakes. They come from many sources and are not checked. Be warned. amor vincit omnia - Free definitions by Babylon amor vincit omnia Love Conquers All, , or may refer to: omnia vincit amor, Latin phrase from Eclogue X by Virgil Amor Vincit Omnia (Pure Reason Revolution album) , 2009 album by Pure Reason Revolution Love Conquers All, novel by Fred Saberhagen "Love Conquers All" a song by Radio Werewolf Love Conquers All, 1922 compilation by Robert Benchley Love Conquers All, name of a specific edit of Terry Gilliam's 1985 film Brazil "Love Conquers All", song by Deep Purple from their 1990 album Slaves and Masters "Love Conquers All", song by Yes from their 1991 album Yesyears "Love Conquers All" (ABC song) , 1992 single from their album Abracadabra "Love Conquers All", song by Ordo Rosarius Equilibrio from their 2001 album Make Love, And War; The Wedlock Of Equilibrium Vincit | Define Vincit at Dictionary.com work conquers all: motto of Oklahoma. omnia vincit amor [ohm-nee-ah weeng-kit ah-mohr; English om-nee-uh vin-sit ey-mawr] /ˈoʊm niˌɑ ˈwiŋ kɪt ˈɑ moʊr; English ˈɒm ni ə ˈvɪn sɪt ˈeɪ mɔr/ Spell Amor Vincit Omnia | Definition of Amor Vincit Omnia by Merriam-Webster Latin Words to Live By ("Love Conquers All" & More) Seen and Heard What made you want to look up amor vincit omnia? Please tell us where you read or heard it (including the quote, if possible). Omnia vincit amor Translated to English Omnia Vincit Amor Translated To English Latin Alternate translations provided by Translate.com users Have a Better Translation? Add a photo of yourself: Community Tips Tips on how to use this translation Have a Helpful Tip or Advice? Add a photo of yourself: In Other Languages Here is the translation in a few other languages in Danish Related photos and videos from Translate.com users. Post Your Photo or Video Verify You're Not a Robot Submit Do you have a photo related to this translation? Share it with our community: Submit a Video Translate.com support video's that have already uploaded to YouTube or Vimeo Please copy and paste the URL of the video from the address bar into the box below to submit a video. Add Media |
Caviglia is Italian for which part of the body? | qb_9212 | ankle | How to Talk About the Parts of the Body in Italian How to Talk About the Parts of the Body in Italian Learn vocabulary & phrases for le parti del corpo Feet dangling from dock. Ascent Xmedia / Getty Images By Cher Hale Updated April 28, 2016. While chatting about body parts isn’t something that’s often a part of small talk, the necessity of knowing body part vocabulary pops at the most unexpected times. Besides the typical doctor situation, it comes up in many Italian proverbs, when describing physical characteristics of a person, and in famous children’s songs . Head, Shoulders, Knees & Toes Below you’ll find an extensive list of body parts in the singular form along with examples to demonstrate the various ways to use your newfound vocabulary in real life. ankle continue reading below our video Test Your General Science Knowledge When you change some of the body parts from the singular into the plural form, they might seem strange at first because they don’t follow the regular rules of the ending of a feminine, plural word ending in the letter -e or a masculine, plural word ending in the letter -i. Per esempio: – L’orecchio (ear) becomes le orecchie (ears) – Il braccio (arm) becomes le braccia (arms) – Il dito (finger) becomes le dita (fingers) – Il ginocchio (knee) becomes le ginocchia (knees) Esempi: Mi fa male lo stomaco. - My stomach hurts. Ho mal di testa. - I have a headache. Ho la testa altrove. - My head is somewhere else; I’m not focused. Siamo nelle tue mani. - We’re in your hands; We’re trusting you. L’hai visto? Ha gli addominali a tartaruga! - Did you see him? He has six-pack abs! Devo farmi le unghie. - I need to do my nails; I need to get a manicure. Sei così rosso in viso! - You’re so red in the face!; You’re blushing. Ho un ginocchio messo male. - I have a bad knee. Finally, here are a few of my favorite proverbs with body parts: Alzarsi con il piede sbagliato – To get up with the wrong foot; idiomatic meaning: to get up on the wrong side of the bed Stamattina, mi sono svegliato/a con il piede sbagliato e finora ho avuto una giornataccia! - This morning I got up with the wrong foot and since then I’ve had such a bad day! Non avere peli sulla lingua – To have no hairs on the tongue; idiomatic meaning: to speak frankly Lui sempre dice cose sprezzanti, non ha davvero peli sulla lingua! - He always says rude things, he truly doesn’t have any hair on the tongue! Essere una persona in gamba/essere in gamba – To be a person in leg; idiomatic meaning: to be a really great, upstanding person Lei mi ha sempre aiutato, è veramente una persona in gamba. – She’s always helped me, she’s really a good person. |
Dydd Gwener is Welsh for which day of the week? | qb_9243 | friday | Dydd gwener - Welsh - English Translation and Examples Reference: Translated.net Welsh Ann Jones : A gytunwch fod cyfarfod dydd Gwener ar dai o fudd i bawb yn y cyfarfod hwnnw a dorrodd record a fynychwyd gan dros 200 o bobl ac yr ystyriwyd y materion a godwyd ac y cânt eu gweld o ran sut yr ydym yn cydlynu polisïau , nid yn unig ar hyd gogledd Cymru ond Cymru gyfan ? ### &nbs ; English Ann Jones : Do you agree that Friday's meeting on housing benefited everybody in that record-breaking meeting attended by over 200 people and that the issues raised were taken on board and are being seen in terms of how we are co-ordinating policies , not only across north Wales but the whole of Wales ? Last Update: 2009-11-19 |
Main is French for which part of the body? | qb_9325 | hand | Les parties du corps - Des os, il en faut - alain le lait (French body parts) - YouTube Les parties du corps - Des os, il en faut - alain le lait (French body parts) 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 Oct 30, 2011 Des os, il en faut - alain le lait du CD 'Parapluie' ©2006 Une chanson sur les parties du corps Words and english translation Tu as deux mains et deux pieds Tu as deux jambes et un nez Tu as un ventre et un dos Et des muscles sous la peau Tu as une tête et un cou Deux oreilles et deux genoux Tu as deux yeux et deux joues Et une bouche qui mange tout, et Sous ta peau il y a des os Des petits et des gros Des os, des os, il en faut C'est parce que tu as des os que ... Bones, you must have them You have two hands and two feet You have two legs and a nose You have a belly (stomach) and a back And muscles underneath your skin You have a head and a neck Two ears and two knees You have two eyes and two cheeks And a mouth that eats everything and Under your skin you have bones Small bones and big ones Bones, bones, you must have them It's because you have bones that ... (repeat from top of the song) Category |
Which Roman numerals depict the year 1980? | qb_9339 | mcmlxxx | Hess Trucks - 1980's Hess Truck Information & Identification Page Hess Trucks Below are all the Hess Trucks made during the period of 1980 to 1989. All of the Hess Trucks made in the 1980's now had a date on the truck in roman numerals located on the battery compartment door. The box still had no date to confirm what year the truck was, making it difficult for people to tell what Year Hess truck they actually have. The dates found on the 1980 1982 1983 Hess Trucks did not match the year they were sold. We have supplied links to pictures of each of the Hess trucks made during this period and included detailed information and pictures of the specific differences in each Hess truck and Hess Box. By checking our pictures and information on each of the Hess Trucks listed you should be able to tell the year of the truck easily. All of our Hess Trucks for sale are Brand New from factory sealed cases. Click on the picture to find out details about the Hess Trucks. |
Which British fashion designer once said ‘A woman is as young as her knees’? | qb_9375 | mary quant | "A Mini Marvel; It Is Some 50 Years since Mary Quant Took the World by Storm with Her Short Skirt. Marion McMullen Finds out the Lengths Women Went to in the Name of Fashion" - The Journal (Newcastle, England), May 24, 2014 | Online Research Library: Questia Read preview Article excerpt BRITISH fashion designer Mary Quant used to say: "A woman is as young as her knees." And she made sure knees were on show back in 1964 with the launch of the mini skirt. She named her best-selling fashion must after her favourite make of car and is widely credited with popularising the mini skirt. Quant, now 80, said she "couldn't have imagined" 50 years ago that the skirt would become a staple of women's clothing but said: "It seemed then to be obvious and so right." 1960s models like Twiggy and Jean "The Shrimp" Shrimpton championed the new look and girls were quick to follow the latest fashion trend. Mary Quant said she first designed the mini skirt with herself in mind. "I liked my skirts short because I wanted to run and catch the bus to get to work. It was that feeling of freedom and liberation." Mary Quant skirt after her " She began experimenting with shorter hemlines in the late 1950s, culminating in the creation of the mini skirt in 1964 and one of the defining fashions of the decade. "It was the girls on (London's) King's Road who invented the mini," said Mary. "I was making clothes which would let you run and dance, and we would make them the length the customer wanted. "I wore them very short and the customers would say, 'shorter, shorter'." Jenny Lister, a curator at the Victoria and Albert Museum specialising in 19th century fashion, said the mini skirt marked a turning point. "It was very symbolic of the rejection of formality and the pushing back of boundaries. "Fashion then was very much led by older, wealthier women. It was the more mature look - tailoring and twin sets. "But with the mini skirt you can see the switch to young women leading fashion." She added: "Young people who couldn't afford Mary Quant were rolling over the bands of their skirts to make them shorter. There was an element of rebellion about it." The popularity of the mini skirt quickly spread around the country while and women paraded in the streets of London in 1966 in support of their new favourite fashion item. "Fashion is not frivolous. It is a part of being alive today," said Quant. … Subscribe to Questia and enjoy: Full access to this article and over 10 million more from academic journals, magazines, and newspapers Over 83,000 books Access to powerful writing and research tools Article details |
What colour is Teletubby Po in the children’s television series’ Teletubbies’? | qb_9387 | red | Teletubbies Favorite Colors | Teletubbies Wiki | Fandom powered by Wikia Share Ad blocker interference detected! Wikia is a free-to-use site that makes money from advertising. We have a modified experience for viewers using ad blockers Wikia is not accessible if you’ve made further modifications. Remove the custom ad blocker rule(s) and the page will load as expected. Colors are the things the Teletubbies like. Each of the Teletubbies have their own favorite colors. Tinky Winky 's favorite colors are cherry red (like the color of his bag ), sky blue (like the color of the sky) and purple (like the color of his fur), Dipsy 's favorite colors are green (like the color of his fur), white (like the color of his hat ) and black (also like the color of his hat), Laa-Laa 's favorite colors are white (like the color of the snow), light purple (like the color of the lilacs), pink (like the color of ther tutu), yellow (like the color of her fur) and orange (like the color of her ball ) and Po 's favorite colors are red (like the color of her fur), bright pink (like the color of her scooter ) and royal blue (also like the color of her scooter). Colours - Red | Teletubbies Wiki | Fandom powered by Wikia Share Not to be confused with the reboot episode Red . Laa Laa and Po are asleep until the Noo Noo wakes them up and a Voice Trumpet comes up and sings Red . The Magic Windmill starts to spin and the Teletubbies watch some children explore the color red. Po is sleeping and the Noo-Noo goes by. She wakes up when a voice trumpet starts singing about red. She makes some adjustments on the switch panel and all the lights change to rosy red. She continues to sing Red and the flowers and clouds turn rosy red until the Magic Windmill stops spinning for Tubby Bye-Bye. Featuring: The Children of Oxhey Infants School Plot (US American Version) Laa Laa and Po are asleep until the Noo Noo wakes them up and a Voice Trumpet comes up and sings Red . The Magic Windmill starts to spin and the Teletubbies watch some children explore the color red. Po is sleeping and the Noo-Noo goes by. She wakes up when a voice trumpet starts singing about red. She makes some adjustments on the switch panel and all the lights change to rosy red. She continues to sing Red and the flowers and clouds turn rosy red until the Magic Windmill begins to spin. And Po runs off to join the other Teletubbies and the Magic House appears in Teletubbyland and they watch The Puppet singing in the top right window. Afterwards, The Magic Windmill stops spinning, after that, the camera cuts to the scene of Tubby Bye Bye where it ends the episode. Watch Episode |
Former US President Jimmy Carter belonged to which political party? | qb_9567 | democratic party | Widgets Magazine 3 33660 Former US President Jimmy Carter said on Wednesday that the US political campaign system has become increasingly corrupt as campaign financing was allowed to expand. © AP Photo/ Manish Swarup Pentagon Labels Russia Among Its Top 5 Challenges, Requests Billions to Support NATO Allies MOSCOW (Sputnik) – In January 2010, the Citizens United ruling by the US Supreme Court abolished a ban on corporate campaign spending, allowing corporate entities and labor unions to spend money on candidates' campaigns for federal office. Only the ban on direct payments to candidates has been retained. "The erroneous ruling… gives legal bribery a chance to prevail because almost all the candidates whether they are honest or not, and whether they are Democratic or Republican, depend on these massive infusions of money from very rich people in order to have money to campaign," Carter said in an interview on BBC Radio 4. While some candidates, like current Republican forerunner Donald Trump , can spend their own money on campaigns, others require up to $100-200 million just to get a nomination from the Republican or Democratic parties, Carter said. Carter, who served as US president between 1977-1981, stressed that candidates supported by the rich allow the rich to get richer after getting elected, while leaving the middle class out of the equation. The US middle class is stagnant or declining, he added. The previous US presidential election in 2012, which became the most expensive in the country's history to date, saw political action committees (PACs) spend some $1 billion on the two forerunners Barack Obama and Mitt Romney, according to the Federal Election Commission (FEC). The total amount spent on the election amounted to $6 billion. With the next US presidential election scheduled for November 2016, PACs have so far spent over $150 million since the start of 2016, FEC data showed. The only presidential candidate to reject the use of PAC funding during the 2016 election campaign is the long-time independent Senator Bernie Sanders. ... |
Who wrote the first series of the UK television show ‘Blackadder’? | qb_9576 | richard curtis and rowan atkinson | Blackadder - watch tv series streaming online Synopsis Blackadder is the name that encompassed four series of a BBC 1 period British sitcom, along with several one-off instalments. All television episodes starred Rowan Atkinson as anti-hero Edmund Blackadder and Tony Robinson as Blackadder's dogsbody, Baldrick. Each series was set in a different historical period with the two protagonists accompanied by different characters, though several reappear in one series or another, for example Melchett and Lord Flashheart. The first series titled The Black Adder was written by Richard Curtis and Rowan Atkinson, while subsequent episodes were written by Curtis and Ben Elton. The shows were produced by John Lloyd. In 2000 the fourth series, Blackadder Goes Forth, ranked at 16 in the "100 Greatest British Television Programmes", a list created by the British Film Institute. Also in the 2004 TV poll to find "Britain's Best Sitcom", Blackadder was voted the second-best British sitcom of all time, topped by Only Fools and Horses. It was also ranked as the 20th-best TV show of all time by Empire magazine. Blackadder - watch online: stream, buy or rent Currently you are able to watch "Blackadder" streaming on Netflix or buy it as download on Apple iTunes, Google Play Movies, Wuaki, Microsoft Store. |
Who plays Dr Johnson in the UK television series ‘Blackadder the Third’? | qb_9594 | robbie coltrane | "Black Adder the Third" Ink and Incapability (TV Episode 1987) - 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 Baldrick burns the only copy of Samuel Johnson's dictionary, and Blackadder has only one weekend to rewrite it. Director: Mandie Fletcher (as Mifs. Mandie Fletcher) Writers: a list of 10000 titles created 27 Feb 2011 a list of 262 titles created 22 Jan 2013 a list of 24 titles created 31 Jan 2015 a list of 24 titles created 6 months ago a list of 28 titles created 4 months ago Title: Ink and Incapability (24 Sep 1987) 8.7/10 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? Edit Storyline Samuel Johnson has nearly completed his dictionary, and visits his sponsor the Prince Regent. Unfortunately, the illiterate Baldrick burns the manuscript leaving Blackadder the impossible task of recreating in one weekend what it took Johnson nearly a decade to write. Written by Murray Chapman 24 September 1987 (UK) See more » Company Credits Did You Know? Trivia Robbie Coltrane had previously played Dr. Samuel Johnson in a one-man show, 'Your Obedient Servant' in 1987 at the Lyric Theatre, Hammersmith, which both Richard Curtis and Ben Elton attended. See more » Goofs Samuel Johnson approaches the Prince George about patronizing his English Dictionary. Johnson already published his dictionary in 1755, seven years before the Prince was born. Johnson died in 1784, over 25 years before Prince George became Regent. Samuel Taylor Coleridge , Lord Byron , and Percy Bysshe Shelley are portrayed as Johnson's bodyguards, despite Coleridge's being only 12 years old when Johnson died, and the other two not having been born. There is also a reference to Jane Austen , who was only 9 years old at Johnson's death, and the Battle of the Nile which was fought in 1798. See more » Quotes Baldrick : Sounds like a bag of grapefruits to me, Mr B. Blackadder : The phrase, Baldrick, is "a case of sour grapes" - and yes it bloody well is. An absolutely great episode - the best of Series 3! 31 October 2006 | by general-melchett (United Kingdom) – See all my reviews "Ink and Incapability" is great from the start. It is far funnier than "Dish and Dishonesty", and is intelligently written - Blackadder's sticky situations really make you feel part of the show. The idea to have an episode around Dr Johnson and his dictionary was an absolutely great one, and one that is brought well to the silver screen. The stupidity of Baldrick and Prince George is at its best here - them helping Blackadder rewrite the dictionary was bound to bring out their extreme thickness. Yes, it is predictable, and the ending should have been done slightly better, but this is a 10/10 episode all the way - I hugely enjoyed watching this, and never has a bad moment. This is the highlight of Series 3, and is a worthy one at that - it is historically accurate (well, in some aspects) and very funny. This is one of the greatest Blackadder episodes ever - no others in Series 3 will recapture its dizzy heights. A great job! 10/10 5 of 7 people found this review helpful. Was this review helpful to you? Yes |
In humans, Daltonism is better known by what name? | qb_9598 | colour blindness | Definition of Daltonism Definition of Daltonism Causes of a Heart Attack Slideshow Daltonism: Colorblindness of the red-green type (also known as deuteranopia or deuteranomaly). The term "Daltonism" is derived from the name of the chemist and physicist, John Dalton (1766-1844). Dalton was born in a village in Cumberland, England where his father, Joseph, was a weaver in poor circumstances. He was educated by his father and John Fletcher, teacher in a Quaker school. When Fletcher retired in 1778, Dalton took his place. In 1793 he was appointed teacher of mathematics and natural philosophy at New College in Manchester. In 1803 he put forth the facts embodied in his law of partial pressures: the pressure of a mixture of gases is the sum of the pressures which would be exerted separately by the several constituents if each alone were present. Dalton's reputation largely rests upon his great Atomic Theory. It was said of Dalton that "into society he rarely went, and his only amusement was a game of bowls on Thursday afternoons." Dalton described his and his brother's affliction of colorblindness with defective perception of red and green in the first scientific paper he published. It was entitled "Extraordinary facts relating to the vision of colours, with observation" (Mem Literary Philos Soc Manchester 5: 28-45, 1798). It is the first recognized account of red-green colorblindness . Last Editorial Review: 5/13/2016 Definition of Deuteranopia Definition of Deuteranopia Eyes and Eye Conditions Quiz Deuteranopia: Colorblindness of the red-green type, also known as deuteranomaly or Daltonism. The term "Daltonism" is derived from the name of the chemist and physicist, John Dalton (1766-1844). Dalton was born in a village in Cumberland, England where his father, Joseph, was a weaver in poor circumstances. He was educated by his father and John Fletcher, teacher in a Quaker school. When Fletcher retired in 1778, Dalton took his place. In 1793 he was appointed teacher of mathematics and natural philosophy at New College in Manchester. In 1803 he put forth the facts embodied in his law of partial pressures: the pressure of a mixture of gases is the sum of the pressures which would be exerted separately by the several constituents if each alone were present. Dalton's reputation largely rests upon his great Atomic Theory. It was said of Dalton that "into society he rarely went, and his only amusement was a game of bowls on Thursday afternoons." Dalton described his and his brother's affliction of colorblindness with defective perception of red and green in the first scientific paper he published. It was entitled "Extraordinary facts relating to the vision of colours, with observation" (Mem Literary Philos Soc Manchester 5: 28-45, 1798). It is the first recognized account of red-green colorblindness . Last Editorial Review: 6/9/2016 |
Pied is French for which part of the body? | qb_9612 | foot | Le corps - body parts in French labelling activity and flashcard activity by Rushtini - Teaching Resources - TES 4.6 36 ratings (1) Labelling parts of the body activity: could be used in conjunction with singing "heads, shoulders, knees and toes" (in French - Tête, épaules, genoux, et pieds, genoux et pieds (feet instead of toes in French version). See: http://www.songsforteaching.com/french/teteepaulesgenouxpieds.htm (2) Flashcard activity: Put the powerpoint presentation in slideshow view and hit "S" to stop randomly on a part of the skeleton's body (hit "s" again to return to random slides). Revise vocab, practice singular and plural versions of body vocab. (Just makes flashcards more appealing to ch). Could be adapted for any language. Categories Les parties du corps - Des os, il en faut - alain le lait (French body parts) - YouTube Les parties du corps - Des os, il en faut - alain le lait (French body parts) 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 Oct 30, 2011 Des os, il en faut - alain le lait du CD 'Parapluie' ©2006 Une chanson sur les parties du corps Words and english translation Tu as deux mains et deux pieds Tu as deux jambes et un nez Tu as un ventre et un dos Et des muscles sous la peau Tu as une tête et un cou Deux oreilles et deux genoux Tu as deux yeux et deux joues Et une bouche qui mange tout, et Sous ta peau il y a des os Des petits et des gros Des os, des os, il en faut C'est parce que tu as des os que ... Bones, you must have them You have two hands and two feet You have two legs and a nose You have a belly (stomach) and a back And muscles underneath your skin You have a head and a neck Two ears and two knees You have two eyes and two cheeks And a mouth that eats everything and Under your skin you have bones Small bones and big ones Bones, bones, you must have them It's because you have bones that ... (repeat from top of the song) Category |
‘Lucky Man’ is a 2003 autobiography by which US actor? | qb_9638 | michael j fox | Lucky man : a memoir (Large print book, 2003) [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/156200713 Title: Lucky man : a memoir Author: Michael J Fox Publisher: Oxford : Isis Large Print, 2003. ISBN/ISSN: 0753198304 9780753198308 OCLC:156200713 The ReCaptcha terms you entered were incorrect. Please try to match the 2 words shown in the window, or try the audio version. Lucky man : [a memoir] (Audiobook on CD, 2002) [WorldCat.org] Michael J. Fox. Abstract: Combining his trademark ironic sensibility and keen sense of the absurd, Fox recounts his life-- from his childhood in western Canada to his meteoric rise in film and television which made hime a worldwide celebrity. Most importantly, he tells of the last ten years, during which-- with the unswerving support of his wife, family, and friends-- he has dealt with Parkinson's disease. Reviews Add a review and share your thoughts with other readers. Be the first. Add a review and share your thoughts with other readers. Be the first. Tags Add tags for "Lucky man : [a memoir]". Be the first. Similar Items Michael J. Fox, Lucky Man - a memoir Quotes Quotes.net. STANDS4 LLC, 2017. Web. 19 Jan. 2017. < http://www.quotes.net/authors/Michael+J.+Fox%2C+Lucky+Man+-+a+memoir >. Missing a quote of Michael J. Fox, Lucky Man - a memoir? Know another good quote of Michael J. Fox, Lucky Man - a memoir? Don't keep it to yourself! Add it Here Detailed Review Summary of Lucky Man by Michael J. Fox Michael J. Fox Booklist Michael J. Fox Message Board Detailed plot synopsis reviews of Lucky Man This is a candid memoir about Michael J. Fox's career and struggle with Parkinson's disease. Michael was the prime star in the television series Family Ties and the movie Back to the Future. He concealed this disease from the public until 1998 when he astounded the world with this news after a seven-year secret battle with it. He details his first symptoms of Parkinson's disease that eventually led to early retirement from his show, Spin City. His Canadian background, marriage to Tracy Pollan and his four children are exposed with pride. Michael has considered the last ten years as his most happiness despite the fact he has this incurable disease. He manages the struggles with a sense of humor and acceptance. This self-described ‘army bratâ€� who loves hockey, a strong drink and creative writing exhibits his witty persona in this memoir. Fox's main plight now is raising awareness and funds to combat Parkinson's disease. The review of this Book prepared by Susan D. Minkalis In 1990 the first symptoms of Parkinson's disease appeared to Michael J Fox it started with trembling in the hand. At the time he had no idea that this would be the signs of a horrible debilating disease, one that would appear while he was one of the top actors in Hollywood. For eight years he kept this condition away from the press, away from the world in September 1998 he annoucnes to the world that he has Parkinson's which stuns the world, and mental support and words of encouragement come from all over the world. By that time he had accepted the diagnosis and refused to let it stop him from living his life. The review of this Book prepared by Michelle Kidwell This biography is about Michael's life, from growing up in a small town in Canada, to becoming a famous person and dealing with Parkinson's Disease. The review of this Book prepared by Maria Brod�n Michael J. Fox's autobiography focuses mainly on his battle with Parkinson's disease. The review of this Book prepared by Baby in Diapers What did you like or hate about this book: Name: |
Former US President John F Kennedy belonged to which political party? | qb_9701 | democratic party | President John F. Kennedy Facts, Information, and Trivia Facts, information, and Trivia about President John F. Kennedy John F. Kennedy was the United States of America�s thirty-fifth president. President John F. Kennedy was born in Brookline, Massachusetts on May 29, 1917 and grew up to become America�s thirty-fifth president. He was a sailor and writer before he became President of the United States at age 43. His place of primary affiliation was Massachusetts. John F. Kennedy became president on Friday, January 20, 1961 and left the office on Friday, November 22, 1963. President John F. Kennedy was a member of the Democratic Party and his vice president was Lyndon B. Johnson. John F. Kennedy's nicknames include JFK, and Jack among friends. America's first Catholic president and the youngest ever elected to the job. He received the Pulitzer Prize for his book "Profiles in Courage.� With his brother Robert as Attorney General, he gave more support to the civil rights movement than his predecessors, and he laid the groundwork for the Peace Corps and committed the U.S. to pursue the space race. The most traumatic event in his brief presidency was the Cuban Missile Crisis, when it was discovered that Cuba deployed Russian nuclear missiles that could hit targets in the United States. Kennedy resisted pressure from his generals to attack Cuba and decided to begin a blockade of Russian vessels on their way to Cuba. The world held its breath for several days when they were closer to nuclear war between the superpowers than ever before or since. President Kennedy is portrayed on U.S. coins. Other presidents portrayed on U.S. coins include President Franklin Roosevelt, President Washington, President Eisenhower, President Jefferson, and President Lincoln. President John F. Kennedy was killed on November 22, 1963 by Lee Harvey Oswald. John F. Kennedy was 46 years old when he died. About this page: This page was created by Research Maniacs and may not be duplicated or copied. We hope you enjoy our sketch portrait of John F. Kennedy. This page also contains information, trivia and facts about John F. Kennedy. It has answers to questions like: How old was President John F. Kennedy when he became president? When was John F. Kennedy president? What did John F. Kennedy accomplish? What was John F. Kennedy�s occupation before he became president? Where was John F. Kennedy born? What was John F. Kennedy�s nickname? What political party did John F. Kennedy belong to? What was John F. Kennedy�s place of primary affiliation? |
How many shapes Make up the 2012 London Olympic logo? | qb_9709 | five | London 2012 Olympic Games - A free Sports Game London 2012 Olympic Games For ideal experince, you need to zoom in to 100% or more Sorry London 2012 Olympic Games is not working with your browser Share your favorite with your friends! Share: 0 4/5 based on 19418 reviews Share your rating with your friends! Share: Snowfight.io - take on players from around the world in a mad multiplayer snowball fight! Recommended Games z Jump Be more than a spectator on 27th of July. Represent your nation with pride. Earn praise as you win gold. Be the best in this Summer’s London 2012 Olympics game. Beat all competitors in 110m hurdles, Swimming, Long Jump, Archery, Table Tennis and Skeet to make your nation proud. Back to top Victory Medals The design competitions for the Victory medals were organised by the London Organising Committee of the Olympic Games and Paralympic Games (LOCOG), and the winning designs were selected by an independent panel, chaired by Sir John Sorrell, appointed by LOCOG. Olympic Games The medals' circular form is a metaphor for the world. The front of the medal always depicts the same imagery at the summer Games – the Greek Goddess of Victory, Nike, stepping out of the depiction of the Panathinaiko Stadium to arrive in the Host City. The design for the reverse features five symbolic elements: The curved background implies a bowl similar to the design of an amphitheatre. The core emblem is an architectural expression, a metaphor for the modern City, and is deliberately jewel-like. The grid suggests both a pulling together and a sense of outreach – an image of radiating energy that represents the athletes' efforts. The River Thames in the background is a symbol for London and also suggests a fluttering baroque ribbon, adding a sense of celebration. The square is the final balancing motif of the design, opposing the overall circularity of the design, emphasising its focus on the centre and reinforcing the sense of 'place' as in a map inset. Designed by David Watkins LOCOG press release, 27 July 2011 Paralympic Games The obverse side of the medal represents ‘Spirit in motion’. The image struck into the obverse surface of the Paralympic medal is an imagined close-up section of an outstretched wing of the Greek Goddess of Victory, which has been depicted on the front of the Olympic medal since 2004. This image represents forward flight, power and lightness - a natural metaphor for the spirit of the Paralympic Games. The reverse of the medal represents ‘The heart of victory’. A depiction of the area close to the heart of the Greek Goddess of Victory is symbolically chosen to reflect inclusion and togetherness at an historical event. To further the concept of modernity and 5th century BC authenticity, the reverse is overlaid with textural qualities moulded directly from the Plaster Cast of ‘The Nike of Paionios’ residing in the British Museum Cast Collection. Designed by Lin Cheung |
Who was the first woman to top the UK singles chart with a song she had written herself? | qb_9719 | kate bush | Kate Bush - [118 Músicas] [ 11 Álbuns ] Catherine "Kate" Bush, CBE (born 30 July 1958) is an English singer-songwriter, musician and record producer, who is known for her eclectic musical style and her idiosyncratic vocal performances. ... Mais Catherine "Kate" Bush, CBE (born 30 July 1958) is an English singer-songwriter, musician and record producer, who is known for her eclectic musical style and her idiosyncratic vocal performances. In 1978, at the age of 19, Bush topped the UK Singles Chart for four weeks with her debut single "Wuthering Heights", becoming the first woman to have a UK number one with a self-written song. She has since released ten albums, three of which topped the UK Albums Chart. She has had 25 UK Top 40 hit singles, including the Top 10 hits "Wuthering Heights", "The Man with the Child in His Eyes", "Babooshka", "Running Up That Hill" (as well as its 2012 remix), "Don't Give Up" (a duet with Peter Gabriel), and "King of the Mountain". Ocultar Kate Bush - 81 Músicas |
What colour are the ‘G’s’ in the regular Google logo? | qb_9738 | blue | Can you Identify the Colors of the Google Logo in Order? Search Site Can You Identify the Google Logo Colors in Order? You use Google search and other Google products all day but can you identify the correct Google Logo. This was recently asked at the ‘Who wants to be a Millionaire’ game show on TV. July 19, 2012 You probably use Google search, Reader, Docs and other Google products all day so here’s a quick test to see how well you know the Google Logo that’s prominently displayed on almost every Google page. Take a look at these variations and identify the one image that accurately represents the order of colors found in the original Google logo. Identify the Correct Colors of the Google Logo Google Logo on ‘Who Want to be a Millionaire’ Now the more interesting part. A similar question was asked on the popular “Who wants to be a millionaire” game show and, as you can make out from this TV screen capture, the lady obviously confused. The question displayed on the screen says – “Which of the following is a true statement about the letters in the standard Google logo?” – and the choices are: A. Both “O”s are yellow B. Both “G”s are blue C. The “L” is red D. The “E” is green Just goes on to prove how ubiquitous Google has become. |
How many countries make up Europe? | qb_9760 | 48 | How many countries are there in Europe? | Reference.com How many countries are there in Europe? A: Quick Answer As of 2014, there are 48 countries within Europe when qualifying the United Kingdom as a single entity. If the countries that comprise the United Kingdom are counted separately, there are 51 countries in Europe. Full Answer Countries within Europe, including Russia, Iceland, Turkey, Azerbaijan, Kazakhstan and Georgia, straddle two different continents. Iceland lies between North America and Europe, and the remaining countries straddle Asia and Europe. Europe encompasses a little more than 3.8 million square miles and accounts for about 6 percent of Earth's total land mass. The most populated country in Europe is Germany, and the least populated is Belarus. The total population of Europe is just over 738 million. In terms of land, the largest country in Europe is Ukraine, while the smallest country in land mass is the United Kingdom, which includes Scotland, England, Wales and Northern Ireland. Spanish, French and Italian are the most commonly spoken languages throughout Europe. |
What is the smallest capital city in the European Union? | qb_9771 | valletta malta | Deepti Bhatnagar explores the smallest capital city of European Union, Valletta - YouTube Deepti Bhatnagar explores the smallest capital city of European Union, Valletta 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 Aug 5, 2014 Continuing her exciting cruise holiday, Deepti Bhatnagar reaches Malta, an island country comprising an archipelago of seven islands in the Mediterranean Sea. She explores Valletta, the capital of Malta which is the smallest capital in the European Union with an area of 0.8 sq. Km. She visits St. John Cathedral and is amazed by its marvellous art works and stunning stone carvings. The church is considered to be one of the finest examples of high Baroque architecture in Europe. After getting familiar with Malta’s royal past at The Grandmaster’s Palace she also gets lucky to become a part of Malta’s 50 year of independence celebrations. Category |
Brombeere is German for which fruit? | qb_9780 | blackberry | Brombeere translation English | German dictionary | Reverso "Brombeere": examples and translations in context Kaugummi nach Anspruch 13, wobei die Samen von einer Frucht ausgewählt sind aus der Gruppe bestehend aus Erdbeere, Brombeere und Himbeere. A chewing gum according to claim 13 wherein said seeds are from a fruit selected from the group consisting of strawberry, blackberry and raspberry. Verfahren nach Anspruch 34, wobei die Samen von einer Frucht ausgewählt sind aus der Gruppe bestehend aus Erdbeere, Brombeere und Himbeere. A method according to claim 34 wherein said seeds are from a fruit selected from the group consisting of strawberry, blackberry and raspberry. Er unterscheidet sich durch eine sehr, sehr dunkle, fast schwarze purpurrote Farbe sowie feine und intensive Aromen von Brombeere, Blüten, Kreide und Zeder. The wine distinguishes itself by a crimson, almost black colour, and refined and intense aromas of blackberries, flowers, chalk and cedar. Gleich wie die Nacht ist seine Struktur lebendig, mineralisch, voller tiefer Träume und verschmilzt unterm Gaumen im Reigen seiner reinen Aromen von Brombeere, Rose, Menthol und Lakritz. Like the night, its body is lively, mineral, full of dreams and melts under the palate in a chorus of pure aromas of blackberries, roses, menthol and liquorice. Verfahren nach Anspruch 2, wobei der Fleck aus Tee, Kaffee, Rotwein, Brombeere, schwarze Johannisbeere, Blaubeere, Banane und dergleichen ausgewählt ist. A method according to claim 2, wherein the stain is selected from tea, coffee, red wine, blackberry, blackcurrant, blueberry, banana and the like. Die faszinierende Tiefe der Aromen von Brombeere, Lakritz und Mokka hallt mit tausendundein Nuancen unter dem Gaumen wider. The fascinating depth of the blackberry, liquorice and mocha aromas and their thousand and one nuances resonate under the palate. See how “Brombeere” is translated from German to English with more examples in context Add your entry in the Collaborative Dictionary. |
The song ‘Tea For Two’ is from which 1925 musical? | qb_9890 | no no nanette | Tea for Two – Institute for Music and Health For all the boys to see. We will raise a family – A boy for you And a girl for me – Can’t you see How happy we would be? Background “Tea for Two” is a song from the 1925 musical No, No, Nanette – a duet sung by Nanette and Tom in Act II as they imagine their future. The story may be untrue, but Irving Caesar once indicated that the lyrics were intended to be temporary. Performances Here is a performance by Doris Day from the film adaptation of No, No, Nanette (which was actually called Tea for Two, probably due to the popularity of the song): And here is a very interesting version. In 1927, the conductor Nikolai Malko challenged Dmitri Shostakovich to do an arrangement of a piece in 45 minutes – and he succeeded! His “Tea for Two” arrangement, Opus 16, was incorporated into “Tahiti Trot” from his ballet The Golden Age: And here is the Sing-A-long version for listening to and downloading: "Tea for Two" is a song from the 1925 musical No, No, Nanette (Vicent Youmans) American Composer - YouTube Close "Tea for Two" is a song from the 1925 musical No, No, Nanette (Vicent Youmans) American Composer 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 Jul 18, 2015 "Un Piano Bailable" La Canción, Tea For Two. Guerra, Saxo No, No, Nanette: The New 1925 Musical - | Songs, Reviews, Credits | AllMusic No, No, Nanette: The New 1925 Musical AllMusic Rating google+ AllMusic Review by William Ruhlmann Though this album is billed as the "original Broadway cast recording, " that doesn't mean the same thing it usually does in this case because it contains a recording of the 1971 Broadway revival cast of No, No, Nanette. But there was no original Broadway cast album of the original 1925 production (indeed, there were no albums then, period), so the revivers can be forgiven their little fib. Nevertheless, it points up an important distinction: This is hardly the first time this music has been heard. No, No, Nanette, in its Broadway, London, and national productions, was one of the biggest hits of the 1920s, and the songs "I Want To Be Happy" and "Tea For Two" became standards. There were three movie versions. The revival of the show, in addition to the still-impressive score by composer Vincent Youmans and lyricists Irving Caesar and Otto Harbach , also boasted such veteran talents as Busby Berkeley (credited with "supervising" the production after he was ousted from the director's chair in tryouts) and Ruby Keeler , who had made her Broadway debut back in the '20s. The show was mounted in an essentially faithful style. The trifle of a plot concerned a romantic roundelay with a flapper at its center, and in the nostalgia-laden early '70s, the revival ran longer on Broadway than the original production had. The 1999 reissue of the album added some dance music, two songs that had been trimmed from the first release for space ("Peach On The Beach" and "Only A Moment Ago"), and brief interviews with principals Caesar, Keeler, Bobby Van, Patsy Kelly, and Helen Gallagher. Track Listing |
What is the southernmost capital city in the world? | qb_9896 | wellington | Southernmost World Capital What is the world's southernmost national capital? The Answer: That distinction belongs to Wellington, New Zealand . The cultural capital and geographical center of the country, Wellington is the only world capital located in the roaring 40s latitudes . It was the first world capital to welcome the new millennium . The capital of Iceland , Reykjavik, is the northernmost capital of the world. Here is a link to the Infoplease Atlas if you want to see for yourself. —The Editors Northernmost and Southernmost World Capitals » Twelve Mile Circle » maps, geography, travel Northernmost and Southernmost World Capitals On June 8, 2008 · 2 Comments Twelve Mile Circle likes to deal with the extremes in geography and the current topic continues with that theme, the national capitals that are closest to the north and south poles. View Larger Map The title for northernmost national capital goes to Reykjavík, Iceland, at 64 degrees north. That’s just a couple of degrees short of the Arctic Circle! Located on Faxaflói Bay, Reykjavík is home to about a hundred thousand people with another hundred thousand or so in its greater metropolitan area. That’s a remarkable achievement considering that there are only about three hundred thousand people in all of Iceland. I took this photograph at Tjörn (which means literally "the pond") in central Reykjavík a few years ago. In spite of its size, the city is quite cosmopolitan with abundant nightlife and activity. Tjörn provides a quiet respite in the middle of an urban setting. It easy to use Reykjavík as a launching point for experiencing much of Iceland’s abundant natural wonders such as the rainbows of Fjallabak Nature Reserve or the rhyolite peaks, glacial rivers and geothermal hot streams of Landmannalaugar (in case you want so see a couple more photos). On the other side of the planet sits Wellington, the capital city of New Zealand at 41 degrees south. It rests at the southern tip of North Island along Cook Strait, at about the country’s midpoint. It houses about two hundred thousand people and about double that within its larger metropolitan area. New Zealand has a population of about four million so Wellington is an important city but not on the same scale or extent as Reykjavík is to Iceland. In fact Wellington isn’t even New Zealand’s largest city (that distinction goes to Auckland). Because Wellington is hemmed-in by its harbour and nearby hills, it doesn’t have much room to expand so it makes up for that by having a greater population density than anywhere else in the country. I haven’t been to New Zealand so I don’t have any photographs to share. Maybe someday I’ll be able to make that journey. For now, you can visit with the newest page in my continuing series on world ferries: the Interactive Map of New Zealand Ferries . |
English country and western songwriter Samuel Hutt is better known by what name? | qb_9929 | hank wangford | Hank Wangford, Musical artist • Biography & Facts Hank Wangford Musical artist Samuel Hutt, known by the stage name Hank Wangford (born 15 November 1940), is an English country and western songwriter. "Hank is a good smoke screen. He can do things I can't do. He's my clown," says Dr. Hutt, who has been struggling to balance his musical and medical interests ever since medical school at Cambridge University. His 1960's practice in a drug-addiction centre brought him into contact with a lot of rockers and modest renown as London's long-haired, rock-and-roll doctor. "If The Who had a first night, the tickets would be sent. I actually had more of an identity crisis with that than with Hank, because Hank is a fool. I quite like him. Dr. Sam was definitely threatening to become a monster." Hank Wangford News Follow Samuel Hutt, known by the stage name Hank Wangford, is an English country and western songwriter. "Hank is a good smoke screen. He can do things I can't do. He's my clown," says Dr. Hutt, who has been struggling to balance his musical and medical interests ever since medical school at Cambridge University. His 1960's practice in a drug-addiction centre brought him into contact with a lot of rockers and modest renown as London's long-haired, rock-and-roll doctor. "If The Who had a first night, the tickets would be sent. I actually had more of an identity crisis with that than with Hank, because Hank is a fool. I quite like him. Dr. Sam was definitely threatening to become a monster." Buy Hank Wangford & The Lost Cowboys tickets, Hank Wangford & The Lost Cowboys tour details, Hank Wangford & The Lost Cowboys reviews | Ticketline Enlarge The distinguished English country and western songwriter Hank Wangford (the stage name of Dr. Samuel Hutt, born 1940) currently tours and plays as “Hank Wangford & The Lost Cowboys”. This is a return to a more folk and country orientated approach compared to earlier versions of the Hank Wangford Band. The current lineup is Hank with Reg Meuross (vocals, banjo and guitar), Martin Belmont (guitar and six stringed bass), Kevin Foster (bass) and Roy Dodds (drums). During 2008, B. J. Cole (the UK’s greatest pedal steel and dobro player) appeared with the band on a number of occasions. Hank Wangford & The Lost Cowboys Dates & Tickets Sorry, we don't have any Hank Wangford & The Lost Cowboys tickets on sale at the moment. Ticketline on Facebook • Hank Wangford Soundtrack • Most View Known for Samuel Hutt, known by the stage name Hank Wangford, is an English country and western songwriter. Hank is a good smoke screen. He can do things I can't do. He's my clown, says Dr. Hutt, who has been struggling to balance his musical and medical interests ever since medical school at Cambridge University. His 1960's practice in a drug-addiction centre brought him into contact with a lot of rockers and... Hank Wangford Tour Dates 2017 , Hank Wangford Concert Tickets 2017 - Concertboom Concertboom Hank Wangford Tour Dates 2017 Hank Wangford concert tickets are on sale. You can find the list of Hank Wangford tour dates here. Samuel Hutt, known by the stage name Hank Wangford is an English country and western songwriter. Hank Wangford Tour Dates & Tickets 2017 I have read and agree to Ents24's Terms and Conditions Read what others have said about Hank Wangford Do you represent Hank Wangford? We will link the artist's page to the account you are signed in with now. You will then be able to add events and information to the page through Ents24 Backstage. Please select your role in relation to this artist, add a few words of explanation to help us verify your request, and then click the 'Submit' button. Please note: requests should only be made by those officially affiliated to Hank Wangford. I am the Choose your location to find great events near you. Recent Locations |
Lake Mamry and Lake Drawsko are in which European country? | qb_10059 | poland | Poland Lakes and Rivers Online Quiz Poland Lakes and Rivers There are a number of Poland Lakes and Rivers. The number of Poland Lakes and Rivers are one of the highest in the world. The Poland Lakes and Rivers are shattered all over the country but the lakes or the closed water bodies are mainly concentrated in the Lakelands of Masurian and Pomeranian Lake District. There are almost 10,000 Lakes in Poland and they cover an area of 2.5 acres each. The largest lakes in Poland are Lake Sniardwy, Lake Mamry in Masuria, Lake Lebsko and Lake Drawsko in Pomerania. Poland is also gifted with a large number of mountain Lakes andMorskie Oko is the most dominant in the area. Lake Hancza has the greatest depth of all the Lakes in Poland and located in the Wigry Lake District. Lakes in Poland are an integral part of their history and culture. It was on the Island of Lakes the the Polish ancestors built their first fortress. Maps to Explore More About Poland Poland Rail Map There are a number of Rivers in Poland most of which drain into the Baltic Sea. These Rivers in Poland have been used for navigation from the earliest times. Vistula is the largest river of Poland and also has a number of tributaries. There are also some smaller rivers in Poland that flow into the bigger rivers. The most important Rivers in Poland includes: Bug |
Dydd Sadwrn is Welsh for which day of the week? | qb_10062 | saturday | BBC Wales - Learn Welsh the Big Welsh Challenge - Days Of The Week Helpful Notes Days Of The Week The days of the week are essential as they crop up all the time. Just remember to say 'Dydd' in front of each one. Also, it sometimes help to think of something in English to latch on to if you can't remember words. Sunday - Dydd Sul. Think of the sun or Solar. Monday - Dydd Llun. Think of the moon or lunar. Tuesday - Dydd Mawrth. Think of the planet Mars. Wednesday - Dydd Mercher. Think of the planet Mercury. Thursday - Dydd Iau. This is linked to Jove or Jupiter, but think of touching something hot and the exclamation 'Iai!' for Thursday. Friday - Dydd Gwener. Again this is linked to Venus. Think of a beautiful woman called Gwen. Saturday - Dydd Sadwrn. |
The world’s oldest original model village is in which English county? | qb_10101 | buckinghamshire | Model Village Beaconsfield (Hero4 Silver 60fps) - YouTube Model Village Beaconsfield (Hero4 Silver 60fps) 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 Aug 1, 2016 Bekonscot in Beaconsfield, Buckinghamshire, is the oldest original model village in the world. It portrays aspects of England mostly dating from the 1930s. Address: Warwick Rd, Beaconsfield HP9 2PL Category |
What is the square root of 900? | qb_10141 | 30 | What is the square root of 900? | Reference.com What is the square root of 900? A: Quick Answer The positive square root of 900 is 30. Similarly, the negative square root of 900 is -30. The positive square root, 30, is also known as the principal square root of 900. Full Answer The square root of 900 is any number, which when multiplied by itself, results in 900. Because 30*30 = 900 and (-30)*(-30) = 900, both 30 and -30 are considered square roots of 900. Note that the square root of the product of two nonnegative numbers is equivalent to the product of the square roots of each number; in other words, sqrt(x*y) = sqrt(x)*sqrt(y) where x and y are greater than or equal to zero. This property allows one to more easily calculate the square root of 900 by hand, because 900 = 9*100. In this way, sqrt(900) = sqrt(9)*sqrt(100) = 3*10 = 30. Square Root of 900 Theorems What is Square Root of 900 ? 30 x 30 forms 900, which makes 30 as the square root of 900. Note that the square root of 9 is 3 and 900 is 30. What is the square root of 900?... - Brainly.com This Is a Certified Answer × Certified answers contain reliable, trustworthy information vouched for by a hand-picked team of experts. Brainly has millions of high quality answers, all of them carefully moderated by our most trusted community members, but certified answers are the finest of the finest. The square root of 900 is 30 What is the square root of 900? CoolConversion.com What is the square root of 900? Here is the answer to questions like: What is the square root of 900? or what is the square root of 900? Use the square root calculator below to find the square root of any imaginary or real number. See also in this web page a Square Root Table from 1 to 100 as well as the Babylonian Method or Hero's Method. Square Root Calculator Please enter a real number: The square root of 900 is 30. Or, √900 = 30 See, below on this web page, details on how to calculate this square root using the Babylonian Method The Babylonian Method also known as Hero's Method See below how to calculate the square root of 900 step-by-step using the Babylonian Method also known as Hero's Method. What is square root? Definition of square root A square root of a number 'a' is a number x such that x2 = a, in other words, a number x whose square is a. For example, 30 is the square root of 900 because 302 = 30•30 = 900, -30 is square root of 900 because (-30)2 = (-30)•(-30) = 900. Read more about square root here: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Square_root and here: http://mathworld.wolfram.com/SquareRoot.html Square Root Table 1-100 Square roots from 1 to 100 rounded to the nearest thousandth. number |
Which European porcelain company introduced its black and white ‘Dazzle’ collection in 2013? | qb_10159 | lladro | LLADRÓ: SPANISH DESIGN HOUSE PRESENTS NEW PORCELAIN FIGURINES - brandnewdaydesigns LLADRÓ: SPANISH DESIGN HOUSE PRESENTS NEW PORCELAIN FIGURINES By Harold Abrams · Leave a Comment I’m always excited to see what’s new from the Spanish company Lladró, known for creating fine, artistic porcelain figurines. In celebration of its 60th anniversary, Lladró introduced their latest creative projects at the 2013 International Contemporary Furniture Fair (ICFF) in New York. DAZZLE – Welcome to the Asylum… This new Lladró Atelier collection reminded me of a couture straightjacket. Kidding. Sort of. Inspired by a camouflage technique and based on a pattern of geometric shapes, Dazzle, a mix-mash of black and white lines creates new images from Lladró’s existing pieces. Related: KleinReid Fine Porcelain Home . . . THE GUEST BY GARY BASEMAN – Ok, there’s something downright creepy about these figurines… However, I’m enchanted none the less and would be quite happy to have The Guest greet me in my foyer. Top international artist are invited to design different personalities for this fun porcelain sillouette. This ground-breaking collection by Lladró has expanded with designs by American artist Gary Baseman . These limited edition pieces display the Californian artist visual vocabulary mixing childhood and adult themes that are humorously playful and dark; the signature of his ubiquitous art. I’ll take a dozen… Follow bndd on Twitter… NATUROFANTASTIC MULTICOLOR – Apparently, vegetables are good for you… Lladró celebrates the ‘joy of life’ with it’s Naturofantastic collection. This elegant dinner service is a tropical fantasy of the brightest colors from the Lladró palette including practical and original objects – serving platters, bowls and vases – joining exciting and jubilant vegetable forms. BELLE DE NUIT – There’s no glow, like a porcelain glow… Belle de Nuit is a new line of tabletop, wall and ceiling lamps made in porcelain that come in various formats and colors in line with current trends in interior and home décor. The concept is based on the classic crystal chandelier. When lit, the porcelain lampshades detail the etched designs on the surface. In addition, Lladró adds a variety of new table lamp designs that combine the decorative strength of its porcelain sculptures with the sensation of light. __________ About Lladró Lladró is at the forefront of contemporary porcelain design. Established in Valencia, Spain in 1953 by the brothers Juan, José and Vicente Lladró. The brand has evolved from an artisan workshop to a huge enterprise established in over 120 countries. Achieving the highest technical and artistic qualities, all Lladró pieces are manufactured in the workshops of The City of Porcelain, in Valencia. |
Hals is German for which part of the body? | qb_10211 | neck | German for Beginners Lesson 15: Parts of the Body - Von Kopf bis Fuss Updated August 23, 2016. From Head to Toe - Parts of the Body in German The German words for many parts of the body are similar or identical to English: der Arm, die Hand, der Finger, das Haar, das Kinn. (English is, after all, a Germanic language.) But of course they're not all that easy, and you still need to learn the genders of even the easy ones. (Don't ask me why a hand is feminine but a finger is masculine . It's pointless to worry about such things.) Hals- und Beinbruch! Break a leg! (Neck and leg break!) (Although it adds the neck, the German expression actually wishes someone good luck, as in English.) One element of this lesson relates to the way that German-speakers talk about the body. In the classic film "Casablanca," Humphrey Bogart's character says to Ingrid Bergman: "Here's lookin' at you, kid." In the German version, that Americanism became "Ich schau dir in die Augen, Kleines." Instead of saying "your eyes," German tends to be more like the English expression "I'm looking you in the eye," using the definite article with the dative to show personal possession. Let's learn the basic vocabulary of Körperteile (parts of the body). In this glossary, the plural form is given only for those items that usually come in pairs or multiples (eyes, ears, fingers, etc.). You'll notice that our glossary runs from the top of the body (head) to the bottom (foot, von Kopf bis Fuß). der menschliche Körper |
The English city of Sheffield lies on which river? | qb_10217 | river sheaf | LSFM2016 :: About Sheffield About Sheffield The City Sheffield lies in the metropolitan borough of South Yorkshire; its origins come from the River Sheaf, which runs through the city. We’re the UKs fifth largest city with a population of around 600,000 people. During the mid-19th century, the city gained an international reputation for steel production and became famous throughout the world as the home of stainless steel. Hence, the nickname: ‘Steel City’. Crucible steel was also invented here, which led to a population surge during the Industrial Revolution. Sheffield received its municipal charter in 1893, when it officially became the City of Sheffield. Because of the seven surrounding hills, we’re often referred to as ‘Britain’s biggest village’. Roughly placed in the middle of England, Sheffield’s a great location for travel around the UK. There’s also a wide range of shops, entertainment and theatres. Our two main theatres, the Lyceum and the Crucible, form the largest complex outside London. We’re a city surrounded by more than 250 parks, woodlands and gardens; of which over 60% of Sheffield is green space. In fact, there are more trees per person than any other city in Europe. What’s more, a third of the city lies within the Peak District National Park. Sport We have a prominent sporting heritage, including two football teams: Wednesday and United. We’re also the home to the world’s oldest football club Sheffield F.C. – formed by a group of cricketers in 1857. In 1977 the World Snooker Championships came to the city, and are hosted here each year at The Crucible. Sebastian Coe and Jessica Ennis are two notable athletes and Olympians to have grown up in the city. Sheffielder Jamie Reeves won the World’s Strongest Man competition in 1989. The second stage of the Tour de France 2014 took place in Yorkshire for the first time this year on July 6; the participants completed the route in Sheffield city centre. The University Sheffield has two universities: Sheffield Hallam University and the University of Sheffield. Together, they bring in over 50,000 students to the city each year. The University grew out of the Sheffield Medical School (founded in 1828), Firth College (1879) and the Sheffield Technical School (1884). These three institutions came together in 1897 to form the University College of Sheffield, which in turn became the University of Sheffield in 1905. Sheffield Hallam University’s history goes back to 1834 with the establishment of the Sheffield School of Design. In this section The Fascinating History of the River Sheaf, Sheffield UK - YouTube The Fascinating History of the River Sheaf, Sheffield UK 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 Apr 3, 2012 The city of Sheffield gets its name from a small, insignificant river called the Sheaf which also contributed hugely to its history as one of the first cities in the world to become a modern industrial powerhouse. This short video investigates how. Music by 植松伸夫 (Calm Waters) and Whiteyes (Sans Elle) Acknowledgements for photos and illustrations Category |
St Moritz in Switzerland has what famous Bobsled track? | qb_10247 | cresta run | Sports in St. Moritz, Engadin St. Moritz, Graubunden, Switzerland Sports in St. Moritz 7 nights from 1520.- CHF St. Moritz was famously the birthplace of winter Alpine tourism and winter sports in the 19th century, as well as the venue for two Winter Olympic Games (1928 and 1948) and numerous ski and bobsleigh world championships. During the winter months, the glamorous atmosphere in St. Moritz and the thrilling mountain on its doorstep, the Corviglia, make for a ski experience of a very special kind. The St. Moritz bob run, the only natural ice track in the world that still hosts World Cup races, is a legend in itself – and anyone who rockets down it on a “bob guest ride” will understand vividly just why. Alongside it runs the famous Cresta Run, the birthplace of the sport of skeleton racing. With a length of 1,200 m and 10 corners, it offers riders average speeds of about 90 kph (55 mph) – travelling head-first, chin a mere 10 cm (4 in) above the ice. |
Gabel is German for which item of cutlery? | qb_10307 | fork | WW2 GERMAN MILITARIA - Utensils A. ARMY OFFICER�S ISSUE FIELD CUTLERY SET. (Essbesteck) Army officer�s early issue steel field cutlery set. The set consists of a butter knife, spoon, fork and handle can/bottle opener. All pieces has stamped same markermark and year GAG42 and national eagle. Hard to find set with same markemarks, all steel pieces and in this excellent condition. Shows period use and wear. Condition: 8.5 B. POLITICAL ISSUE FIELD CUTLERY SET. (Essbesteck) Political early issue aluminum field cutlery set. The set consists of a butter knife, spoon, fork and handle can/bottle opener. Can opener is half steel half aluminum. All pieces has stamped same markermark and year C&CW43 and Political eagle. NOTICE: The eagle is different then set �A� with head pointing to the right. Hard to find set with same markemarks, all pieces and in this excellent condition. Shows period use and wear. Condition: 8.5 How to say fork in German: gabel —Contact How to say fork in German: gabel Speak better. Travel easier. Have more fun. We offer some of the very best language sheets for your international travels, including German. How to say fork in German: gabel Learning German for travel or study? Let’s try this term: To say fork in German: gabel Say it out loud: “gah buhl“ You can learn how to say fork and over 220 other travel-friendly words and phrases with our inexpensive, easy-to-use German language cheat sheets. We can help you make your next trip to another country even more fun and immersive. Click below! German Language Set Get all languages, including German The essential travel accessory Vietnamese–Nĩa (Nee-Uh) Cutlery comprises of all table ware items that are used during a meal. A "fork" (gabel) is an important piece of the table ware as it is used to hold down food when cutting it or lifting big chunks of food. So always ensues you have a "fork" (gabel) on your table. Get instant access to the German Language Set. Contributor Sabine Macke Biography: After moving to the United States in my 20's I met my husband Greg and we live together with our two children in the beautiful Ojai Valley. Greg and I have also been business partners for 23 years. Our online video based car buying tutorials are our latest creation. Born: only $17, free lifetime updates Saved me tons of time! “I am off to Russia and eastern Europe to study. I had put together a few language pages before I found yours and it has saved me tons of time. Thank you!” – Hannah F., Evergreen, CO Big In Japan! “SpeakSheets were very helpful for our trip to Japan, especially for my friend who has very little familiarity with Japanese.” – Carrie S., Ventura, CA Smiles and SpeakSheets “We are traveling to France, near Grenoble, where my future in-laws live six months out of the year. The one downside is we have no French-speaking ability, so we’ll just put our smiles on and bring our SpeakSheets!” – Lisa M., Ojai, CA Essential for my travels “It’s great to have my SpeakSheets when visiting a foreign language country. I went to France at the beginning of the year, and now i’m on my way to Italy. What i like is i get the English, then the Italian spelling and then the detailed phonetic info. Also each category of phrases is in an easy to find box.” |
Hombro is Spanish for which part of the body? | qb_10316 | shoulder | Hombro - Spanish to English Translation | Spanish Central hombro encogerse de hombrosto shrug one's shoulders hombro con hombroshoulder to shoulder llevé mi hija en hombrosI carried my daughter on my shoulders a hombroson one's shoulders arrimar el hombro : to lend a hand, to pull one's weight Seen & Heard What made you want to look up hombro? 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 |
Who wrote the words to Jerusalem? | dpql_57 | william blake | Jerusalem - The Hymn - YouTube Jerusalem - The Hymn 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 Jun 27, 2008 The unofficial 'anthem' of England from the poem written by William Blake. A tribute to the generations that have gone before us to preserve that 'green and pleasant land' for 'England & St. George!' Category Jerusalem a Patriotic Song JERUSALEM The music for this patriotic song was composed by Charles Hubert Hastings Parry, (1848-1918) in 1916. The words are from a poem by William Blake (1757-1827). Cathedral bans popular hymn Jerusalem - Telegraph Cathedral bans popular hymn Jerusalem The Dean of Southwark has not allowed the singing of Jerusalem in the cathedral for some time By Sophie Borland Damian Thompson: The folly of Dean Slee The verses, which were written by William Blake more than two centuries ago, cannot be sung by choirs or congregations at Southwark Cathedral because the words do not praise God and are too nationalistic, according to senior clergy. Last week the Dean of Southwark, the Very Rev Colin Slee, advised guests at a private memorial service that the hymn would not be sung because it was "not in the glory of God". A spokesman for the Diocese of Southwark disclosed that the Dean had not allowed the verses to be sung during services for some time. "The Dean, on common with all other cathedral deans, has the authority to decide what material is used in liturgy in the cathedral," he said. Related Articles 10 Apr 2008 "The hymn Jerusalem is often used on national occasions, although rarely in Southwark, even on such occasions. "The Dean of Southwark does not believe that it is to the glory of God and it is not therefore used in private memorial services." The hymn, which begins with the words "And did those feet in ancient time", was first composed by William Blake in 1804 as an introduction to one of his most famous poems Milton. The words were later written to music in 1916 by Sir Charles Hubert Hastings Parry, an English composer. The verses are thought to have been based on a legend that Jesus came to England as a young boy and visited the town of Glastonbury, Somerset, where he established a second Jerusalem. Christians have subsequently interpreted the meaning of the hymn in different ways and some believe that the word "Jerusalem" could be a metaphor for heaven. It has been suggested that the hymn refers to Jesus coming to England and creating heaven amidst the "dark satanic mills", the line at the end of the first verse, which has been interpreted as the industrial revolution. Jerusalem has been banned before by clergymen who do not believe Blake's poetry to be Christian. In 2001 it was banned from the wedding of a couple in Manchester because the vicar deemed it to be too nationalistic and inappropriate to a marriage ceremony. According Rev Donald Allister, Vicar of Cheadle, the hymn was a "nationalistic song that does not praise God." Meanwhile, St Margaret's, in Westminster, the parish church of Parliament has refused to allow the hymn in the past because its clergy deemed the "dark satanic mills" discriminated against people living in the city. In 1996 Prime Minister Gordon Brown made a memorable appearance on Radio 4's Desert Island Discs in which he listed Jerusalem amongst his ten favourite records. In 2000 the hymn was made the official anthem of the England football team in the Euro 2000 tournament in Belgium and the Netherlands. |
At what time does the first dog watch begin? | dpql_60 | 4 p m | Watch Schedules and Ship's Bells - BoatSafe.com Watch Schedules and Ship's Bells As early as the 15th Century, a bell was used to sound the time onboard a ship. (Time, in those days, was kept with an hourglass. See The History of Navigation ) The bell was rung every half hour of the 4 hour watch. A 24 hour day was divided into six 4 hour watches, except the dog watch (16:00 - 20:00 hours) which could be divided into two 2 hour watches to allow for the taking of the evening meal. Midnight to 4 AM (0000 - 0400) Morning Watch 4 AM to 8 AM (0400 - 0800) Forenoon Watch 8 AM to Noon (0800 - 1200) Afternoon Watch Noon to 4 PM (1200 - 1600) First Dog Watch 4 PM to 6 PM (1600 - 1800) Second Dog Watch 6 PM to 8 PM (1800 - 2000) First Watch 8 PM to Midnight (2000 - 0000) The bells were struck for every half-hour of each watch, with a maximum of eight bells. For instance, during the Middle Watch you would hear the the following: 00:30 1 bell 01:30 2 bells, pause, 1 bell 02:00 2 bells, pause, 2 bells 02:30 2 bells, pause, 2 bells, pause, 1 bell 03:00 2 bells, pause, 2 bells, pause, 2 bells 03:30 2 bells, pause, 2 bells, pause, 2 bells, pause, 1 bell 04:00 2 bells, pause, 2 bells, pause, 2 bells, pause, 2 bells At eight bells your watch was over! All other 4 hour watches followed this same procedure except the Dog Watches. At the end of the First Dog Watch, only four bells were struck, and the Second Dog Watch bells were struck like this: 6:30 PM, one bell; 7 PM two bells; 7:30 PM, three bells; and at 8 PM, eight bells. Since 1915, all U.S. Merchant vessels over 100 gross tons have, by law, divided the crew into three watches, working four hours on and eight hours off, and turning the dog watches into one evening watch. |
On which river does Preston stand? | dpql_66 | ribble | River Ribble Food RIVER RIBBLE The River Ribble is gently picturesque. At about 50 miles from its source it lazily meanders around Preston forming the southern border of the city. It reaches Preston close to the M6 / A59 exit (junction 32) and leaves it in the west at Preston Docklands. The river passes most of England's types of scenery. Starting in moorland in the Pennines and Yorkshire Dales, its source appears indistinct among a collection of springs and becks rising out of the limestone above Ingleton. A long and well known railway viaduct, Ribblehead, gives it away and just beyond is the marker Spring, Ribble Head. The old railway station at Ribblehead is now a rail stop with a small museum and resident caretaker. How isolated this station is. We went on a winters day and there is nothing for miles except for the pub at the end of the viaduct, about 100 yards from the station. Looking over the viaduct, it gently curves, and just beyond is the long, dark tunnel. Bought a Ribblehead keyring in old BR style. Photo of Ribblehead Viaduct. The river flows south from here for about 15 miles and quickly builds up size with the becks and gills joining along the way. Past Horton in Ribblesdale, parallel to the Settle to Carlisle railway passing under it once and then a second time. At Stainforth the valley begins to widen and a few miles further it passes Settle and enters Lancashire. West of Long Preston it has begun meandering, slowing down for its ride through the more gentle country of the Forest of Bowland. At Hellifield it turns south west reaching Gisburn and Castle Haugh Ancient Monument (ringwork), Bolton in Bowland, Sawley, Chatburn, Clitheroe (castle), Pendle Hill. Continuing its south westerly direction it passes Stoneyhurst College and Ribchester before reaching the M6 and Preston. The river is reaching its tidal point, tides being between 20 and 30 feet in the Irish Sea, passing the Tickled Trout Hotel at the motorway junction, towards Cuerdale, Walton Le Dale then along the south border of Preston in a wide valley. The river is now about 20 feet above sea level, after starting at almost exactly 1000 feet. Beyond Preston the river takes a new form with the estuary widening rapidly in a very flat, big sky, region between the Fylde and Lancashire Mossland. These areas are very agricultural with rich soils. At Lytham St.Annes it is 5 miles across to Southport. At high tide the estuary is full but at low tide there is often very little water. A dangerous area of sandbanks, marshlands, ideal for bird watchers. On the south bank of the estuary is the River Douglas which flows south towards Wigan and links with the Leeds-Liverpool Canal. More recently a spur to the Lancaster Canal has been built on the north bank enabling the two canals to be linked putting the Lancaster Canal onto the national network. In 2011 a significant wildlife reserve opened at Brockholes , next to the M6 / A59 junction on a gravel pit by the Lancashire Wildlife Trust. London Road Bridge: River Darwen Bridge at the confluence with the Ribble: Tram Road Bridge: The far bridge is the West Coast Main Line crossing the River Ribble just before Preston Station. The bridge is the disused route to Yorkshire. The A59 has a new bridge over the River Ribble at Preston. The River Ribble with the tide out as viewed from Preston Docks looking towards the sea. River Ribble looking towards Southport at Lytham |
What opened in 1958 in Marylebone Rd next to Madame Tussauds? | dpql_83 | planetarium | 9 September 1940 | Madame Tussauds, Marylebone Road | Bomb Incidents | West End at War Madame Tussauds, Marylebone Road 9 September 1940 By Brittni Morris Established in 1835 on Baker Street and based on Marylebone Road NW1 since 1884, Madame Tussauds is world famous for its waxwork figures of royalty, celebrities and historical scenes. Some reports suggested damage to Madame Tussauds on the first night of the London Blitz, on 7 September 1940. But confirmed local ARP reports started flooding in at dawn on 9 September 1940 At around 4.20am a single high explosive bomb detonated near Madame Tussauds, at the intersection of Marylebone Road, Chiltern Street, and Allsop Place. The bomb destroyed 352 head moulds, scattered waxwork figures from their places and demolished most of the Tussauds Cinema (built in 1925). The rear of the Cinema was pulverised, leaving the interior exposed and only its facade facing Marylebone Road untouched. Dozens of windows from surrounding addresses were blown out. Throughout 9 September, City of Marylebone ARP message forms reported information about the severity of the bombing and the impact on the vicinity. These messages updated water-main breakage,fire and casualties in the area. One early report suggested about 40 injured with more trapped under the wreckage. An exact casualty number was not established. Many of Madame Tussauds head moulds and parts of the adjoining cinema were completely destroyed during the bombing. Hilde Marchant, a staff reporter for the Daily Express, covered the bomb damage. She confirmed that the cinema was indeed lost, as well as two of the galleries nearby. She wrote: “It was a macabre joke, stepping over wax arms and torn wax torsos. Naturally I had hoped Hitler was broken, but little had happened to that gang. The head boy himself had slipped to one side and chipped a lump out of his face.” The bomb site drew crowds of spectators during the rest of the day, including (as noted in her diary) the writer Virginia Woolf. Though the building was severely damaged, the Tussauds Group decided to restore it and reopened the attraction to the public at the end of 1940. Tussauds did not rebuild the cinema but built the London Planetarium instead, which opened in 1958. The addition of the Planetarium sparked renewed interest in Madame Tussauds and soon became a key exhibit. Today, Madame Tussauds remains a highly popular attraction for both Londoners and tourists alike. Damage to Chiltern St. near Madame Tussauds, September 1940 Copyright Westminster City Archives |
Tower Bridge was for many years the last of London’s bridges before the sea – what is now? | dpql_84 | queen elizabeth ii | SECRET LONDON / Trivia / Thames_Bridges SHOPPING TAKE A BREAK PEOPLE CALENDAR LINKS BLOG CONTACT There are 33 bridges across the tidal Thames from Teddington Lock to the open sea. The first of those is Richmond, the last the Dartford Crossing, or Queen Elizabeth II bridge. Here is some trivia about the most interesting of the ones in Central London. Any comments - or a suggestion for a London secret? Please e-mail me . Thames Bridges Vauxhall Bridge The first bridge to carry a tram over the Thames. Built of steel, on granite piers, it was opened in 1906 and features eight bronze female sculptures representing the arts and sciences, made to use up surplus funds from the bridge-building. The River Effra flows under the MI6 building and into the Thames to the south of the bridge. Tube: Vauxhall Southwark Bridge Opened in 1921, this replaced one designed by John Rennie that was noted for having the longest cast iron span (73 m) ever made, a bridge mentioned often by Charles Dickens. Below the bridge on the south side are some steps once used by Thames watermen to moor up while waiting for custom. Tube: Southwark Waterloo Bridge The first bridge on this site was finished in 1817, two years after the Battle of Waterloo, for which it was named. This bridge opened in 1945, being built by a largely female workforce during World War II and is therefore known as the Ladies' Bridge. It was also the only Thames bridge damaged by German bombs during the war. Tube: Waterloo Albert Bridge One of the few suspension bridges in London, and also among the most picturesque especially when illuminated at night. Designed by Rowland Ordish and opened in 1873 as a toll bridge, the toll-houses remain in place, but unused. With a reputation for being shaky, notices at both ends warn marching troops to break step when crossing. Tube: Sloane Square Blackfriars Bridge Blackfriars Bridge is a road and foot traffic bridge. The first bridge here opened in 1769 - the third bridge after old London Bridge and Westminster Bridge. It was named after the nearby Blackfriars Monastery. The present bridge was opened in 1869 by Queen Victoria and has five wrought iron arches to a design by Thomas Cubitt. Tube: Blackfriars London Bridge This site dates backs to Roman times and was the first crossing of the Thames. The medieval bridge stood for more than 600 years being replaced only in 1831 with one whose lights were cast from Napoleonic cannons. This bridge - lights and all - was famously then sold to America, with the present bridge opening in 1973. Tube: London Bridge Tower Bridge This historic bridge is still raised about 20 times a week to allow tall ships, cruise liners and other large boats to pass underneath. You can trust to luck, or check the website below, which lists the upcoming lifting schedule. Tower Bridge EC1 |
In which country is the ‘Van’ a large Salt Lake? | dpql_146 | turkey | Turkey's lakes - All About Turkey Home > Tourist Info > Turkey's lakes Lakes and Reservoirs in Turkey Turkey is a rich country for its fresh water sources, there are many rivers , lakes, lagoons and reservoirs around the country. Especially the Eastern Anatolian region and the north of the Taurus mountains in the Mediterranean region , also known as the "Lakes Region", are very rich for their lakes. The largest natural lake in Turkey is Lake Van , located between Van and Bitlis provinces in the east. Most of the lakes in Turkey are fresh water lakes, but few of them have bitter waters or salty waters. The biggest salt lake is Lake Tuz , which literally means "Salt Lake" in Turkish language . Tuz Lake and other salty lakes such as Karapinar and Palas are the main centers of salt production in Turkey . There are also several crater lakes formed by the collection of water in the crater of an ancient volcano, the Nemrut Lake in Bitlis being the biggest example of this. Although it's small in size, another famous crater lake in Turkey is Meke Lake, located at Karapinar in Konya province. There are also Karagöl (Black Lake) crater lake on Yamanlar mountain in Izmir and Gölcük crater lake in Isparta . Lately, as a result of global warming, some of the lakes in Turkey are diminuishing in size and especially smaller lakes are endangered. Below you can see a list of the natural and artificial (dam) lakes in Turkey . Natural lakes Van Lake - All About Turkey Home > Regions of Turkey > Eastern Anatolia > Van Lake Van Lake In the times of ancient Greece it was known as Thospitis Lacus, or Arsissa Lacus, which is derived from the Urartian city of Van , or ancient Chauon. Lake Van (Van Golu in Turkish ) is the largest lake in Turkey and the second largest in the Middle East. It's also the biggest sodium water lake in the world. The lake lies on the high grounds of Eastern Anatolian region near the border with Iran. It was formed by a crater caused by a volcanic explosion of Nemrud mount (last eruption in 1440 AD) near the province of Van . It covers an area of 1,434 square miles (3,713 square km) and is more than 74 miles (119 km) across at its widest point. It's elevation from the sea level is 1,646 meters, deepest point is 457 meters. The water is not very suitable for drinking or irrigation because of its high salinity, and only limited species of fresh water fish (Darekh, a species of herring ) can live. The lake is fed by rainfall, melt water of ice, and small rivers . During winter months the lake has the lowest level, and rise after the spring with melting snow from surrounding mountains. The difference of level between summer and winter is about 20 inches (50 cm) per year, depending on the climate . The surrounding has the typical fauna of the region . For irrigation of the fields farmers usually use fresh water from streams feeding the lake. Pollution caused mainly by irregular drainage system of the surrounding cities and land erosion are the main threats for the lake. Lake Van has a triangular shape and is divided into two sections; smaller and shallower northern tip, and the main body of water in the south. Northern shores are generally steep and full of cliffs and the southern shores are generally eroded plains. There are four small islands in the southern part of the lake : Akdamar , Carpanak, Adir and Kus islands. All of these islands were declared as archaeological sites in 1990. Especially Akdamar Island is a popular one amongst visitors because of a well preserved Armenian church of the Holy Cross from 10th century, it's connected to the land by small boats' service. Also a regular passenger boat operates between some coastal towns, and a train ferry connection from Tatvan to Van city, on the main railroad between Istanbul -Tehran. All About Turkey © Burak Sansal 1996–2016, a certified professional tour guide in Turkey. Contact Burak at info@allaboutturkey.com for all kinds of regular and/or private travel services throughout the country. |
What is the world’s largest natural harbour? | dpql_168 | sydney harbour | Which is the largest natural harbor in the world? | Reference.com Which is the largest natural harbor in the world? A: Quick Answer Sydney Harbour in Australia is the largest natural harbor in the world. It is also the location of many of the city's main attractions, including the Sydney Opera House, the Sydney Aquarium and the Sydney Harbour Bridge. Full Answer Over 11 miles long and covering an area 21 square miles in size, Sydney Harbour, in Sydney, Australia, is also called Port Jackson. The harbor is home to several islands, many of historical significance. It also houses a large variety of fish — totaling over 580 species. The harbor's large volume, approximately 500 gigalitres, is the base of the Sydharb, an official Australian unit of volume. Sydney Harbour - World�s Largest Natural Harbour Sydney Harbour Sydney Harbour - World�s Largest Natural Harbour Sydney Harbour is contained within Port Jackson in Sydney, Australia. The world�s largest natural harbour, Sydney Harbour is the home of most of Sydney�s main attractions. Sydney Harbour in History: 1770 � Although he and his crew did not land at Port Jackson, Lt. James Cook was the first European to discover the natural harbour and named it after the Judge Advocate of the Fleet, Sir George Jackson. At the time, the following Aboriginal tribes occupied the area are The Gadigal, The Cammeraygal, The Eora and The Wanegal. These Aborigines were soon driven away from their ancestral habitat by the following factors: The clearing of land to make homes for the colonial settlers and convicts effectively eradicated traditional hunting grounds and camp sites forcing the natives to go further inland. Colonial diseases such as smallpox proved to be deadly for the natives. Many natives were killed by the colonizers. Some were shot, others were poisoned. The mid-19th century saw the almost total wipe-out of the Aborigines in Sydney. 1788 � British colonizers under Capt. Arthur Phillip dropped anchor at Port Jackson and established the first Australian colony at Sydney Cove, which later became Sydney City. 1942 � An anti-submarine boom net was built to protect Sydney Harbour during WWII from foreign invasion. True enough, three Japanese submarines attempted to get through and one of them got entangled in the net. Rather than be captured, the Japanese crew blew up their submarine effectively destroying both their vessel and themselves. The net was removed after the war. Islands within Sydney Harbour: Shark Island � Originally called �Boambilly� by the natives, it was so named because its shape closely resembles that of a shark. Clark Island � Named after the First Fleet�s Lt. Ralph Clark who kept a vegetable patch on the island. Fort Denison � Named after Sir William Thomas Dennison, then governor of New South Wales. Goat Island � Was used as sandstone quarry. Cockatoo Island � Was used as a prison for convicts. Spectacle Island � Was used to store naval ammunitions. Snapper Island � Increased land mass over the years due to reclamation. Rodd Island � Also known as Rabbit Island, Rhode Island, Snake Island, and Jack Island. Some of the attractions on Sydney Harbour: Sydney Opera House |
The Ministry of Defence and the Foreign and Commonwealth Office? | dpql_179 | whitehall | Ministry of Defence & Foreign and Commonwealth Office :: Historic Houses Association You are here: > home > friends' page > friends tours & events > ministry of defence & foreign and commonwealth office Ministry of Defence & Foreign and Commonwealth Office London Thu 14th April 2016 Price: 65.00 We venture into Westminster to visit the MINISTRY OF DEFENCE. After a pub lunch we visit the FOREIGN AND COMMONWEALTH OFFICE for a private guided tour. Unfortunately this tour is now fully Booked Full Description: The entrance for the MINISTRY OF DEFENCE on Horse Guards Avenue is flanked by sculptures by Sir Charles Wheeler entitled 'Earth' and 'Water' designed in 1915 by E. Vincent Harris. However, delayed by war, construction began on the building in 1939 and a whole row of Georgian houses was demolished to make room for it, but five of the finest rooms were preserved and have been incorporated into the modern building. However, its greatest secret is that it is built on the site of the wine cellars of Henry VIII, the only substantial part of the Palace of Whitehall that remained after the fire of 1698. After a pub lunch we visit THE FOREIGN AND COMMONWEALTH OFFICE which was designed by George Gilbert Scott to house four separate government departments, the Foreign Office, the India Office, the Colonial Office and the Home Office. Built 1861-1868 it has spectacular interiors designed to reflect the greatness of the British Empire. After a chequered history it was splendidly restored in 1997. We will have a private guided tour. Cost £65 to include lunch. How To Book: Please apply to Gillian Bennett (contact details in the Supplement). Cheques, payable to HHA London Region, should be stapled to your application, which should be on A4 paper and quote the code MOD. |
Where in the world are the Pensacola Mountains? | dpql_194 | antarctica | Pensacola Mountains - Peakware.com Pensacola Mountains Show Map Download any of the following KML maps for use in the full screen Google Earth application: Pensacola Mountains , Transantarctic Mountains , or Antarctica . For more information, see our Google Earth page. Paleomagnetic properties of the Dufek intrusion, Pensacola Mountains, Antarctica (Book, 1969) [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/43956541 Title: Paleomagnetic properties of the Dufek intrusion, Pensacola Mountains, Antarctica Author: Nancy Lindsley Griffin Publisher: 1969. OCLC:43956541 The ReCaptcha terms you entered were incorrect. Please try to match the 2 words shown in the window, or try the audio version. Geophysical investigations of the Pensacola Mountains and adjacent glacierized areas of Antarctica (Book, 1974) [WorldCat.org] Find more libraries Librarian? Claim your library to Geophysical investigations of the Pensacola Mountains and adjacent glacierized areas of Antarctica Author: Washington : U.S. Govt. Print. Off., 1974. Series: Print book : National government publication : English View all editions and formats Database: WorldCat Summary: Additional title page description: Aeroemagnetic, gravity, and seismic reflection data allow extension of known geology beneath area covered by ice. Rating: You are connected to the University of Washington Libraries network Hide local services for this item OCLC FirstSearch Add library to Favorites Please choose whether or not you want other users to be able to see on your profile that this library is a favorite of yours. Allow this favorite library to be seen by others Keep this favorite library private Find a copy in the library Finding libraries that hold this item... Details Government publication, National government publication Document Type: Part of illustrative matter in pocket. Description: iii, 28 pages : illustrations ; 29 cm. Series Title: by John C. Behrendt ... [and 3 others]. Abstract: Additional title page description: Aeroemagnetic, gravity, and seismic reflection data allow extension of known geology beneath area covered by ice. Reviews Add a review and share your thoughts with other readers. Be the first. Add a review and share your thoughts with other readers. Be the first. Tags Add tags for "Geophysical investigations of the Pensacola Mountains and adjacent glacierized areas of Antarctica". Be the first. Similar Items |
What famous bridge is considered part of the motorway the M180? | dpql_257 | humber bridge | CBRD » Motorway Database » M180 Factfile Images Timeline Exit List The M180 runs along the south side of the Humber, connecting the wider world (via the M18 ) to Scunthorpe, the Humber Bridge and Grimsby. It is most famous for being very lightly used — most of the route is three lanes wide, and most of the time that feels rather extravagant. It would be nice if that third lane could be picked up and moved to somewhere more in need of it. It was built to relieve the A18 and to service the expanding ports and industrial estates in this part of the world. Into the bargain it provides a good route to the large towns in the area from Doncaster to Grimsby. It now provides a fast, safe route for the large volumes of heavy goods traffic that has cause to use it, and allows faster cars and vans to make the same journey without being delayed by them. Even so, it doesn't go as far as it could, giving up at Elsham. The road on from there is the A180 — and is virtually indistinguishable from its motorway counterpart. The end of the motorway in this arbitrary location is inexplicable, though unfortunately no more unusual than, say, the M27 giving up at Portsmouth or the M62 at North Cave. The M180 is let down slightly by its unimportant-sounding number — all the other motorways with three-digit numbers are short spurs of local significance (such as this road's little brother the M181 ). This is, arguably, an important strategic route and, despite its emptiness, is more important than a lot of motorways with more important sounding numbers ( M45 and M49 spring to mind as much shorter and less nationally valuable routes). It could easily have been given a number like M19, but it appears that no such thing was ever contemplated. That this route was built while other heavily-used corridors remain without a motorway upgrade to this day can be put down to the fact that this is a very flat area. Land here costs next to nothing and plonking down 26 miles of new motorway — especially at 1970s prices — was instant value for very little money. Factfile M18 , M181 , A15 Images Views of the M180 from on and off the road. If you have a photo to contribute, contact me . The M180 is very dull. This picture goes some small way towards demonstrating how tedious the section west of Scunthorpe is. Photo by Steven Jukes Here on the Scunthorpe Bypass section, the road is still extremely dull, but now has only two lanes. Photo by Steven Jukes After Scunthorpe, the road has three lanes again, and is exciting by comparison to the previous sections because there's some woodland around it. Photo by Steven Jukes When the various parts of the M180 were built, listed in chronological order. Open |
Like Rome, which Yorkshire city is said to be built on seven hills? | dpql_337 | sheffield | Is Sheffield really built on seven hills? | Sheffield blog Is Sheffield really built on seven hills? It is one of the most-quoted facts about the city, but is it true? One of the things I like most about Sheffield, and it is something that I have started to appreciate more now that I live up on one of the hills, is the topography of the city. Having also lived in London and Birmingham, it seems that comparatively, there are many more opportunities in Sheffield for looking down on the city from one of the many vantage points on the surrounding hills. It may not be so good for cyclists, but once you are up there you are rewarded with some spectacular views. Whether it is the panorama back across town from Park Hill at dusk; the drive back into the city from Ringinglow ; the view from Crookes and Crosspool; the city skyline from Meersbrook park or simply looking up at the hills through corner gaps at Hillsborough stadium ; I could go on and on. I still read some blogs about Birmingham, and one of these recently enquired how high the Midlands city was. A response from Ordnance Survey showed that in terms of single highest points, Sheffield is second only to Bradford. This led me on to investigate the regularly-quoted fact about Sheffield that, like Rome, the city is built on seven hills. According to a study by J.G. Harston , Sheffield is in fact built on eight discernible hills, not seven. In the end, it doesn’t matter how many hills the city is built on; while the days are long and the evenings are light, it is well worth getting out to making the most of the fantastic views on offer. Does anyone else have any favourites? Sevenhills Motors LTD Welcome To Sevenhills Motors Ltd Quality Used Car Sales in Sheffield, South Yorkshire Sevenhills Motors Ltd pride ourselves in having one of the best selections of quality used vehicles for sale in Sheffield, South Yorkshire. Situated in Sheffield – the city, which like Rome, is built on Seven Hills, hence our name. We can be easily found just off the M1 at junction 34, close to Sheffield’s Meadowhall shopping centre, opposite the Sheffield Arena – simply follow signs for the Arena and our entrance is opposite their carpark. If you would prefer to arrive by train we would be more than happy to collect you from our local train station. Sevenhills Motors Ltd offers a wide range of quality used vehicles at affordable prices. We aim to provide a courteous, honest service and our customers appreciate the non sales pressure way that we do business. Please feel free to call in for a coffee and browse our stock at your leisure. At Sevenhills Motors Ltd, we pride ourselves on giving you the best advice possible with a friendly service when buying one of our quality used cars, as our managing director has had over 15 years experience in the motor trade. For total peace of mind each vehicle comes complete with a fully comprehensive Nationwide Vehicle Warranty and is 100% HPI clear, meaning that it has not been involved in any accidents and does not have any outstanding finance. We will also ensure that the vehicle of your choice has been prepared and presented to exceed the expectations of the most demanding customer enabling you to enjoy your new car with confidence. At Sevenhills Motors Ltd you can find a hand-picked selection of quality, previously owned vehicles from manufacturers such as Alfa Romeo, Audi, BMW, Citroen, Fiat, Ford, Honda, Jaguar, Kia, Landrover, Lexus, Mazda, Mercedes-Benz, MG, Nissan, Peugeot, Renault, Seat, Skoda, Subaru, Suzuki, Toyota, Vauxhall, Volkswagen, Volvo and many more. Sevenhills Motors Ltd have an excellent selection of used vehicles with petrol, diesel, automatic and manual models always ready to drive away. Opening Hours. |
Who was the gardener in the children’s tv series ‘The Magic Roundabout’? | dpql_467 | mr mchenry | "The Magic Roundabout - Doogle" Tri-blend T-Shirts by bleedart | Redbubble Artist website: Click Here An oldie but a goodie. Do you remember this show it was a really quirky stop frame animation show for kids with weird trippy drug overtones. Had some awesome characters and was really bizarre to watch. It always started and ended with The Magic Roundabout spinning round and that music. Anyhoo this is a tribute to that with a picture of the key character doodle the dog! IF you want to see the video that this is created from check it out here: CHECK OUT THE VIDEO HERE The Magic Roundabout (known in the original French as Le Manège enchanté) is a French-British animated children’s television programme created in France in 1963 by Serge Danot, with the help of Ivor Wood and Wood’s French wife, Josiane.The series was originally broadcast between 1964 and 1971 on ORTF, originally in black-and-white. Having originally rejected the series as “charming… but difficult to dub into English”,the BBC later produced a version of the series using the original stop motion animation footage with new English-language scripts, written and performed by Eric Thompson, which bore little relation to the original storylines. This version, broadcast in 441 five-minute-long episodes from 18 October 1965 to 25 January 1977, was a great success and attained cult status, and when in 1967 it was moved from the slot just before the evening news to an earlier children’s viewing time, adult viewers complained to the BBC. Although the characters are common to both versions, they were given different names depending on the language. The main character is Dougal (Pollux in the original French-language version) who was a drop-eared variety of the Skye Terrier. In the French version, Pollux is a British character who speaks somewhat broken French with an outrageous English accent as a result of Ivor Wood’s role as co-creator. His sweet tooth, shown through his fondness for sugar lumps, was based on a French belief that one of the traits of the English is a liking for sweets. Other characters include Zebedee (Zébulon), a jack-in-the-box; Brian (Ambroise), a snail (named after Brian Collins); Ermintrude (Azalée), a cow, and Dylan (named after Bob Dylan) (Flappy) a rabbit, who in the French version was Spanish. There are two notable human characters: Florence (Margote), a young girl; and Mr Rusty (le Père Pivoine), the operator of the roundabout. Other less well known human characters, only seen on the roundabout itself during the credits, are Basil, Paul and Rosalie. There is also an adult character, old Mr McHenry (Jouvence Pio) the gardener who is seen only a couple of times. The show has a distinctive visual style. The set is a brightly coloured and stylised park containing the eponymous roundabout (a fairground carousel). The programmes were created by stop motion animation, which meant that Dougal was made without legs to make him easier to animate. Zebedee was created from a giant pea which was available in the animation studio and was re-painted. The look of these characters was the responsibility of British animator Ivor Wood, who was working at Danot’s studio at the time (and who subsequently animated The Herbs, Paddington Bear and Postman Pat). You can find out more about us at Our Website Lets Be Friends!! |
Who was the last Conservative Chancellor before George Osborne? | dpql_476 | kenneth clarke | George Osborne ‘should cut pension tax breaks for rich’, says ex-Tory Chancellor | The Independent UK Politics George Osborne ‘should cut pension tax breaks for rich’, says ex-Tory Chancellor 'People will always tell you that it’s not the right time to do difficult and unpopular things' Monday 29 February 2016 12:17 BST Click to follow Indy Politics Ken Clarke was Chancellor between 1993 and 1997 Getty The former Conservative Chancellor Ken Clarke has pressed George Osborne to slash the “extremely generous” pension tax breaks for the wealthy in the upcoming Budget. Just last week Mr Osborne warned that he may have to make fresh cuts to public spending at the Budget in March. He said that global economic turmoil and slower growth meant “we may need to undertake further reductions”, before adding he wanted to "root our country in the principle that we live within our means". Mr Clarke, who was Chancellor of the Exchequer under John Major between 1993 and 1997, said to the Times that the country could no longer afford the pension tax reliefs if the government intends to eliminate the deficit by the end of this parliament. Read more Brexit would cause 'shock to the world economy', G20 leaders warn According to the newspaper, Mr Osborne is weighing up reforms to the way pensions savings are taxed. One option is to set up “pensions ISA” and scrap rules that exempt earnings put into pensions schemes from tax. The second option is to slash pensions relief for higher-rate earners, which could bring in an additional £22 billion per year to the Treasury. “People will always tell you that it’s not the right time to do difficult and unpopular things. The fact is that we still have a deficit to clear and are in uncertain times with many potential shocks,” Mr Clarke said. “I have always thought that sooner or later a Chancellor is going to have to tackle the extremely generous system of tax relief on pensions which subsidises the rich.” Mr Osborne slowed the pace of public cuts in the last spending review but further cuts are to be expected in his March 16 statement to the Commons as figures have shown the UK economy was growing at a smaller rate than previously anticipated. He also said the global ecnonomy had got “markedly worse”. He added to the BBC : "Because of all of those things, we have to respond to those events. So that's what our plan is rooted in and it may require further reductions in spending. "I'll address that in the Budget but people should know this of me: I will do what is required to keep our country safe and secure." More about: |
In 1985, which funny man was the first UK citizen to make a mobile phone call? | dpql_493 | ernie wise | The call that changed our world: Blue plaque to mark site where a mobile phone was first used in the UK – The Sun SMARTPHONES may have changed the way we communicate and view the world – but the first mobile phone, which was heavier than a new-born baby, was no less groundbreaking. On New Year’s Day in 1985, the UK’s first official mobile call was made by comedian Ernie Wise from St Katharine Docks in London to the Vodafone offices in Newbury, Berkshire 65 miles away. This historic moment, which marked the start of the mobile age, is to be commemorated with a blue plaque in the town of Berkshire where Vodafone was founded and still resides today. Vodafone Newbury Town Council has applied for formal planning permission for the plaque, which will be placed at Thames Court, and will feature the wording “The first official mobile telephone call in the UK was made to Vodafone offices close to this site on January 1, 1985.” The phone which TV favourite Ernie, one half of legendary double act Morecambe and Wise, used to call Vodafone’s Sir Michael Harrison bears little comparison to the sophisticated devices we carry today. Weighing an incredible 11lbs, the equivalent of five bags of sugar, and costing the equivalent of £5,000, no one standing next to the diminutive funny man could have known the significance of what they were witnessing. |
A poem of 1735 saw the origin of which devoted couple? | dpql_562 | darby and joan | A.Word.A.Day --Darby and Joan Darby and Joan (Artist unknown; photo: Aida Yared ) This week's comments noun: A devoted old couple leading a quiet, uneventful life. ETYMOLOGY: After a couple named in an 18th century poem in The Gentleman's Magazine (London). NOTES: In 1735 Henry Woodfall, a printer's apprentice, wrote a ballad titled "The joys of love never forgot: a song" about a happily married elderly couple. His inspiration for those characters was his own boss John Darby and his wife Joan: "Old Darby, with Joan by his side, You've often regarded with wonder: He's dropsical, she is sore-eyed, Yet they're never happy asunder ..." As you can imagine, he wrote this poem after Darby's death. This poem in turn became an inspiration for follow-up poems and eventually Darby and Joan became a metaphor. In the UK, clubs for old people are still called Darby and Joan clubs. USAGE: "On the shores of holy Lake Manosarovar there is a nameless hotel run by a very elderly couple, a sort of Tibetan Darby and Joan." Karen Swenson; At Tibetan Hotels, Don't Expect the Light To Be Left On; The Wall Street Journal (New York); Dec 4, 2001. A THOUGHT FOR TODAY: It is good to rub and polish your mind against that of others. -Michel de Montaigne, essayist (1533-1592) A.Word.A.Day by email: |
Which fictional detective has a name that is also a type of picture puzzle? | dpql_566 | rebus | Rebus Puzzles Brainteasers - Kids Environment Kids Health - National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences Kids Environment Kids Health Rebus Puzzles Brainteasers (also called Frame Games© or Word Picture Puzzles) A REBUS is a picture representation of a name, work, or phrase. Each "rebus" puzzle box below portrays a common word or phrase. Can you guess what it is? Answer: Since the word HEAD is over the word HEELS, the answer to the puzzle would be HEAD OVER HEELS! Get it? That's great! Now wake up your brain by having some more fun with the teasers below! To see the answers, just click on the little arrow in the box below each puzzle! But don't peek until you make a guess! Reveal Answer |
The coordinate Y is the ordinate – what do we call the coordinate X? | dpql_569 | abscissa | If x and y co-ordinates are called abscissa, and ordinate respectively, then what is the z co-ordinate called? - Quora If x and y co-ordinates are called abscissa, and ordinate respectively, then what is the z co-ordinate called? There are some references to the names 'applicate' and 'altitute'. I would suggest reading this article for more explanation Written Feb 2, 2015 Thanks for the A2A.. I had no idea about the z coordinate until this question. I had to Google too and now i know that the z axis is called applicate. 53 Views Related Questions Updated Dec 16 Many years ago, I saw my own biological father begging. Long story short, my parents underwent a nasty divorce when I was still inside her womb. It was nasty because my father abused my mother physically. He would come home drunk and beat her up. Sometimes, he never came home and spent his night at brothels. Ma never complained. She just left the marriage and raised me alone. Dad never begged he... Written May 16, 2016 I’ve always hated my smile on photos, until one day I understood that it wasn’t my real smile. It was a fake one. And actually, I have never seen my real smile before. Even when I smile into the mirror I use my fake smile. People can’t smile for real when they don’t see an actual reason for it – and who finds a camera funny? So, in order to show your real smile, you have make yourself smile/laug... |
If a dessert is served ‘a la mode’ what is it served with? | dpql_635 | ice cream | A La Mode! 5 Desserts That Are Even Better with Ice Cream — Recipes from The Kitchn | The Kitchn Deep Dish Chocolate Chip Cookies If I've already made the decision to have dessert, then the question of whether or not to have it a la mode is a no-brainer. Yes, please! There's something about ice cream that makes each sweet bite that much better. Here are five desserts beyond the traditional apple pie a la mode that are begging to be topped with a scoop of ice cream. (Image credit: Nealey Dozier ) While vanilla ice cream is the obvious choice for its versatility, sorbets and even vegan ice creams are great toppers that offer a nice temperature and textural contrast with whatever they're served on. My favorite part is when they start to melt, forming a nice saucy base that mingles in with the rest of the dessert. Dig the ice cream scoop out of the drawer and start scooping! A la mode | Define A la mode at Dictionary.com C17: from French: according to the fashion 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 Word Origin and History for a la mode Expand 1640s, from French à la mode (15c.), literally "in the fashion" (see mode (n.2)). In 17c., sometimes nativized as all-a-mode. Cookery sense of a dessert served with ice cream is 1903, American English. Online Etymology Dictionary, © 2010 Douglas Harper People invent new words all the time, but which ones actually make it? Word of the Day Dessert Dessert Traditional vanilla bean custard with a crunchy caramel crust. $7.95 A delightful combination of chocolate, snickers, cheesecake, and whipped cream on a graham cracker crust! $9.95 Layered white and dark chocolate mousse in a raspberry sauce. $7.95 Texas Pecan Pie a la mode Deep dish, thick and rich, loaded with pecans and served with cinnamon ice cream. $7.95 Made from fresh key lime juice. $7.95 Texas Tower Chocolate Layer Cake A four layer chocolate fudge cake with chocolate sauce, a great dessert for two. $11.95 Apple Dumplings Made from scratch, served with a warm caramel sauce, topped with pecans, served with cinnamon ice cream. $7.95 Ice Cream Sundae Blue Bell Cinnamon, Vanilla or Cookies and Cream ice cream served with whipped cream, caramel, chocolate sauce and sugared almonds. $7.95 Texas sized cheesecake, swirled with Raspberry, Strawberry or Caramel sauce. $7.95 |
What is a ‘tercel’ (‘tiercel’ in the USA)? | dpql_671 | male falcon | tiercel - WordReference.com Dictionary of English tiercel WordReference Random House Unabridged Dictionary of American English © 2017 tier•cel (tēr′səl),USA pronunciation n. [Falconry.] Sporttercel. WordReference Random House Unabridged Dictionary of American English © 2017 ter•cel (tûr′səl),USA pronunciation n. [Falconry.] Sportthe male of a hawk, esp. of a gyrfalcon or peregrine. Also, terce•let (tûrs′lit),USA pronunciation tiercel. Vulgar Latin *tertiolus, equivalent. to Latin terti(us) third + -olus -ole1; probably so called because the male is about one third smaller than the female Middle French terçuel Collins Concise English Dictionary © HarperCollins Publishers:: tiercel /ˈtɪəsəl/ n tercel /ˈtɜːsəl/, tiercel n a male falcon or hawk, esp as used in falconry Etymology: 14th Century: from Old French, from Vulgar Latin tertiolus (unattested), from Latin tertius third, referring to the tradition that only one egg in three hatched a male chick 'tiercel' also found in these entries: Forum discussions with the word(s) "tiercel" in the title: No titles with the word(s) "tiercel". |
What does the word ‘antediluvian’ mean, literally? | dpql_678 | before flood | antediluvian - Dictionary Definition : Vocabulary.com Random Word antediluvian Antediluvian means "before the flood" — that is, the Biblical flood with Noah's ark. Generally, though, the word is used — often humorously — to describe something really, really old. In popular language, antediluvian is almost always used to exaggerate how comically, ridiculously old and out-of-date something is. You may laugh at your parents' antediluvian ideas of what's proper for going out on a date. And how about those antediluvian computers they still insist are fine! When the word was coined in the seventeenth century, however, it was meant literally. Back then, the science of reconstructing the Earth's history used the Bible as a frame of reference. What does antediluvian mean? Pertaining or belonging to the time period prior to a great or destructive flood or deluge antediluvian(Adjective) Pertaining or belonging to the time prior to Noah's Flood. Origin: From diluvium, in reference to the story of Noah’s Ark (Genesis 6–9), an early episode in the Bible. Webster Dictionary(0.00 / 0 votes)Rate this definition: Antediluvian(adj) of or relating to the period before the Deluge in Noah's time; hence, antiquated; as, an antediluvian vehicle Antediluvian(noun) one who lived before the Deluge Freebase(0.00 / 0 votes)Rate this definition: Antediluvian The antediluvian period – meaning "before the deluge" – is the period referred to in the Bible between the Creation of the Earth and the Deluge in the biblical cosmology. The narrative takes up chapters 1-6 of Genesis. The term found its way into early geology and lingered in science until late Victorian era. Colloquially, the term is used to refer to any ancient and murky period. Chambers 20th Century Dictionary(0.00 / 0 votes)Rate this definition: Antediluvian -al, an-te-di-lū′vi-an, -al, adj. existing or happening before the Deluge or Flood: resembling the state of things before the Flood: very old-fashioned, primitive.—adv. Antedilū′vially.—n. Antedilū′vian, one who lived before the Flood: one who lives to be very old. [See Deluge.] Numerology The numerical value of antediluvian in Chaldean Numerology is: 6 Pythagorean Numerology Antediluvian | Define Antediluvian at Dictionary.com antediluvian [an-tee-di-loo-vee-uh n] /ˌæn ti dɪˈlu vi ən/ Spell of or belonging to the period before the Flood. Gen. 7, 8. 2. very old, old-fashioned, or out of date; antiquated; primitive: antediluvian ideas. a person who lived before the Flood. 4. a very old or old-fashioned person or thing. Origin of antediluvian 1640-50; ante- + Latin dīluvi(um) a flood, deluge + -an Dictionary.com Unabridged Examples from the Web for antediluvian Expand Contemporary Examples Put aside an invincibly ignorant Rick Perry or the antediluvian Ron Paul, who would abolish the Fed altogether. Shall we accept the antediluvian, or the diluvian stratification? Omphalos Philip Henry Gosse The Memoires of Casanova, Complete Jacques Casanova de Seingalt British Dictionary definitions for antediluvian Expand belonging to the ages before the biblical Flood (Genesis 7, 8) 2. an antediluvian person or thing Word Origin C17: from ante- + Latin dīluvium flood 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 Word Origin and History for antediluvian Expand adj. "before Noah's flood," 1640s, formed from Latin ante- "before" (see ante ) + diluvium "a flood" (see deluge (n.)). Coined by English physician Sir Thomas Browne (1605-1682). As a noun meaning "person who lived before the Flood," from 1680s. Online Etymology Dictionary, © 2010 Douglas Harper |
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Which flat-topped upland has a name which is Spanish for table? | dpql_760 | mesa | Mesa | Definition of Mesa by Merriam-Webster Thesaurus: All synonyms and antonyms for mesa Spanish Central: Translation of mesa Nglish: Translation of mesa for Spanish speakers Britannica.com: Encyclopedia article about mesa Seen and Heard What made you want to look up mesa? Please tell us where you read or heard it (including the quote, if possible). What is a flat-topped mountain called? | Reference.com What is a flat-topped mountain called? A: Quick Answer A flat-topped mountain is called a mesa, from the Spanish word for "table." Mesas get their characteristic shape from differential erosion, usually due to running water. Full Answer Mesas are most often found in arid regions such as the Southwest United States. They are usually the remains of rocks raised by tectonic activity. Mesas often consist of horizontally layered sedimentary rocks with a harder top layer, often hardened lava, called cap rock. Over time, water seeps into weak spots and wears away stone to form channels. These weak spots grow wider and deeper, allowing softer rock beneath the top surface to be worn away into canyons, ultimately forming mesas. Over time, extensive erosion around the sides and base can cause further collapse. When most of a mesa has eroded, it is called a butte. |
‘I must get a little hand put on this watch’ – heard regularly in which sitcom? | dpql_779 | nearest and dearest | Nearest and Dearest Classic TV Show Home Programmes Genres Tributes Games Downloads Store Newsletter Contact Us Nearest and Dearest Classic TV Show The comic talents of Jimmy Jewel and Hylda Baker join forces in the roles of Eli and Nellie, a brother and sister who inherit their father's pickle factory - and a pile of problems. Nearest and Dearest Fan Tributes 8 elaine anne williams from manchester: I used watch it when I was little I loved it xx 7 Kit from Lancashire: I saw this programme as a little child and I had forgotton all about it until someone said, 'I must get a little hand put on this watch' which I think was one of Hylda's catchphrases. 6 Caroline from Coventry: I was talking to my husband about good old comedy shows you could laugh at as we watched last of the summer wine and only fools and horsees on GOLD, we were naming some of our favourites, In Loving memory with Thora Hird, and then we both said nearest and dearest, I love the guy who always said I'll av half, walter. I feel sorry for the younger generation either the shows now are not funny, or they swear too much. Shame. My kids av watched many old comedies I have bought on DVD, love THy Neighbour, On the Buses, Father Dear Father, Bless this House to name but a few. 5 marian slight from south tyneside england: there was only one every great female commedian and that was hylda baker followed by peggy mount true comic geniuses of british tv . 4 Garry Herring from HARTLEPOOL: Oh, there will never be another one like Hylda Baker, with her mis-pronounced lines ("don't you contracept me") and ("I can safely say without fear of Incineration") and insults towards Jimmy Jewel. Our Hylda was the tops and made me laugh every week when I first watched this classic series. Sadly, she died a lonely forgotten person and deserved much more tribute for her contribution to Comedy. my favourite episode is the one where they spend the weekend in Blackpool and Jimmy Jewel has to fight off the amourous attentions of the landlady while Lily and Walter turn up! trying to recapture their youth. Jewel takes one look at Walter and says "By the looks of him, it looks like he never had it in the first place!" Classic stuff! R.I.P.Hylda and Jimmy, to me you are both in the Comedy Hall Of Fame where you rightfully belong. 3 Shaun Moore from Darlington: Me and my Friend were watching the episode of nearest and dearest on Sunday! we were watching "Cindernellie" episode we had to pause it because we were nearly sick due to Laughton so much! HYLDA BAKER come the number 1 comedienne ever to grace screens. shaun 31 2 jacqui c-w from bournemouth: I remember watching the show as a child but dont remember any show in particular. What I do remember is Nelly frequently ask in Walter if he had been! I loved Hilda Baker she was a natural commedienne. 1 Richard Snape from Manchester: An episode of Nearest and Dearest where Arthur Mullard played a mayor who had been presented with a watch as a boy soprano. Jimmy Jewel had aquired the watch and was going to give it as a present. Will you be showing this episode again? Post Your Tribute Here: If you have a favourite moment or memory from Nearest and Dearest then please tell us about it. (note: All comments are moderated before being added to site. No ads, no spam, no questions please! Want to plug your site - see the webmaster info on home page): Your Name: |
What is the appropriate gift for a 15 Wedding Anniversary? | dpql_837 | crystal | 15th Wedding Anniversary Crystal 15th Wedding Anniversary Crystal is the primary material for the fifteenth anniversary with glass as the modern material and watches as the alternate modern choice. Plenty of great options for gift giving! Beautiful crystal jewelry, crystal flowers, or a figurine would make a nice gift. The crystal anniversary is also a great opportunity to invest in a feature piece of decorative crystal or art glass for your home. Glass also provides a very wide range for gifts including jewelry, wine, personalized keepsake gifts, vases, tableware, mood lighting, and so many more unique possibilities. Ruby, Alexandrite, and Rhodolite garnet are the alternate modern jewelry materials for the 15th anniversary. 15th Anniversary - Fifteenth Wedding Anniversary 15th anniversary 15th ANNIVERSARY - FIFTEENTH Your 15th wedding anniversary marks yet another milestone in your journey through life together. It may be overshadowed by the 20th or 25th wedding anniversary, but it is no less important. Here are some symbols associated with the 15th wedding anniversary. 15th Traditional Anniversary Gift: CRYSTAL Modern Gift: WATCH Most Popular Song 15 Years Ago: "HOW YOU REMIND ME" - Nickelback Average Price of Gasoline when you were married: $1.36 / gallon TRADITIONAL GIFT:: The traditional present for the 15th wedding anniversary is crystal. There are many crystal presents. Here are just a few: crystal bowl, crystal jewelry, crystal rose, crystal photo frame or crystal candlesticks. MODERN GIFT: The modern present for the 15th wedding anniversary is a watch. A watch is a great piece for a man or woman and can be as expensive or inexpensive as you want. The great thing about a watch is that you can incorporate different gems with it. Whether it is a diamond or ruby studded watch or a Mickey Mouse watch, it can bring a sense of tradition to your anniversary celebration. GEMSTONE:Rubies are the second hardest gemstone only to a diamond. Rubies can range in color from orange-red to purple-red. The more red a ruby is the more sought after the stone is. As far back as ancient times the ruby has been thought to enable people to predict the future as well as stop bleeding. More recently, rubies were used to make the first laser. Rubies are an alternative to diamonds when it comes to engagement rings. When worn on the left hand, rubies are said to bring good luck. FLOWER: The rose is the flower associated with the 15th anniversary. Red roses are the traditional bouquet given to symbolize love. Red roses stand for love and deep passion, lavender roses stand for majesty, white for purity or innocence and orange roses stand for energy and fascination. Whether it is a full bouquet or a single red rose, this lovely flower can add an elegant touch to your 15th wedding anniversary. |
What do people who are viticulturists spend much of their time doing? | dpql_851 | growing grapes | Growing the Industry - Washington Wine Industry Foundation Scholarships Growing the Industry “I’ve never been one to do things like other people,” laughs Roger Gamache, a fourth generation farmer and Washington Wine Industry Foundation (WWIF) board member. Although he started out growing hops, today Roger finds himself in a very different place: proprietor of his own wine label. “I just thought there was something to this whole wine thing,” says Roger. “I read a lot of research by Dr. Walter Clore on growing grapes. And I thought, ‘Why can’t we do that?’” When Roger and his brother, Bob, started growing wine grapes in 1982, there were only a handful of wineries; “Eleven maybe 12,” he says. With 185 acres of wine grapes and 30 acres of peaches and nectarines, the brothers were soon selling their wine grapes to 35 small and large wineries. As wine makers, we have a responsibility to pay it forward, and WWIF is a big part of that. In 1995, Bob and Roger started crushing fruit to develop their own blend and in 2002, Gamache Wines was born. At times, starting his own vineyard and winery was ‘scary,’ but the unknown created a level of excitement Roger grew to love. “I have always been passionate about the success of this industry,” Roger says. “But you can’t just sit on your laurels. You have to keep moving forward.” Why WWIF Roger chose to get involved with the Washington Wine Industry Foundation because of their philanthropic giving and their unified drive to identify and solve industry challenges. “WWIF get results for Washington entities,” Roger says. “This is such a young industry; we need grants and scholarships to keep progressing.” Roger points out that that while the industry is young, current winemakers and growers are retiring. New talent needs to be cultivated. WWIF is helping by providing scholarships to continue the momentum behind Washington wine. “As wine makers, we have a responsibility to pay it forward, and WWIF is a big part of that,” says Roger. “We have the opportunity and the responsibility for the continued success of Washington wine. The industry, as a whole, will determine what the legacy is.” What’s Next for Washington Wine While it may seem that the future is bright for Washington wine, much of its success hinges on education. “The research that WSU is doing is going to keep us moving,” says Roger. “The work done at the Wine Science Center is focused on the finishing side of wine. WSU is creating viticulturists through academia. And I’ve always said that wines are made in the vineyard, finished in the cellar.” Winemakers and growers from France, Italy and Australia are setting up shop in Washington to learn from local experts. Roger says that universities from all over the country–namely, UC Davis and Cornell–are collaborating with Washington State University to affect the wine industry on a national level. Trends in Wine “Rose’ was big last year; new blends are big,” says Roger. “In fact, we have people growing new varietals from different countries; Italian and Portuguese grapes in Washington–-that’s a new trend.” Other trends such as microbrews, hard apple cider and a renewed focus on Riesling are all good for Washington. “You don’t have to pay $100 for a good Washington wine,” says Roger. “You can get a great pour at every price point. What’s happening is that Washington wineries now have the confidence to have their wine right next to higher priced varieties because they know their Washington wine is that good.” |
Who composed the work Tales From the Vienna Woods? | dpql_1042 | johann strauss | Johann Strauss II - Tales from the Vienna Woods Waltz - YouTube Johann Strauss II - Tales from the Vienna Woods Waltz 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 Jun 29, 2011 The decorative first piano edition of Johann Strauss's evocative waltz Geschichten aus dem Wienerwald carries the composer's respectful dedication to his Highness Prince Constantin Hohenlohe-Schillingsfürst (1828-1896), and the work was almost certainly given its world première at a private soirée in the prince's 16th-century palace in the Augarten, Vienna, during summer 1868. An undated letter from that year, written to the composer by Princess Marie Hohenlohe-Schillingsfürst, reads: "Dear Sir, The performance of your beautiful waltz gave me such pleasure recently -- that I cannot help asking you kindly to accept a small memento of the unforgettable evening. It is to remind you of another of your finely-chiselled masterpieces, by the blue Danube -- whose sound reminds us all of happy hours. With repeated thanks and greatest respect. Fürstin zu Hohenlohe". (The nature of the Princess's "memento" is unfortunately not known). Since May 1867 Prince Constantin had held the position of First Master of the Royal Household and had lived in the Augarten residence with his wife Marie (née Princess Sayn-Wittgenstein), the daughter of Franz Liszt's long-term mistress Princess Carolyne Wittgenstein. Through Marie's connections the Augarten Palace, situated on the opposite side of the Danube Canal from the inner city of Vienna, became a focal point of cultural life in the Austrian capital. (After the Second World War it became, and has remained, the home of the Vienna Boys' Choir). On 22 June 1868 Johann Strauss conducted a public performance of Geschichten aus dem Wienerwald before an audience of five thousand at the 'Sommerliedertafel' (Summer Song Programme) of the Wiener Männergesang-Verein (Vienna Men's Choral Association) held in Karl Schwender's 'Neue Welt' entertainment establishment in the Vienna suburb of Hietzing. Yet this was no public première: three days earlier in the Volksgarten, at an 'Extraordinary Novelty Festival with Fireworks, for the Benefit of Josef and Eduard Strauss' on 19 June, Johann himself conducted the new work to great applause and was obliged to repeat it four times. A particularly strong impression was made by the waltz's expansive Introduction of 122 bars, a rustic tone-poem evocative of the countryside of the Wienerwald, the wooded eastern foothills of the Alps, situated just north-west of Vienna. It is curious to reflect, therefore, that at no time in his life did the composer himself undertake walks in the Vienna Woods -- indeed, he expressed a lifelong fear of climbing even the most gentle of hills! Through the use of zither (replaced on this recording by an optional string ensemble) and Ländler-style rhythms in the Introduction and Coda, Strauss emphasises the close ties between the Viennese Waltz and the peasant music of Lower Austria. A zither-player pictured in a vignette on the cover of the first piano edition further underlines this connection, while the artist also depicts other commonplace scenes and pleasures to be enjoyed in the countryside -- shooting on a rifle range, a pair of lovers enjoying rural seclusion, and young men bowling at an outdoor skittle alley. Category Tales From the Vienna Woods - YouTube Tales From the Vienna Woods 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 31, 2006 How Johann Strauss Composed the Waltz as described in a 1938film, "the Great Waltz". Category |
In American criminal slang what is a ‘shamus’? | dpql_1045 | private detective | Shamus | Define Shamus at Dictionary.com shamus [shah-muh s, shey-] /ˈʃɑ məs, ˈʃeɪ-/ Spell Irish 1925-1930 1925-30; of obscure origin, though popularly derived from either Yiddish shames shammes or the Irish male given name Séamas Dictionary.com Unabridged Examples from the Web for shamus Expand How ‘Transcendence’ Director Wally Pfister Became Christopher Nolan’s Secret Weapon Andrew Romano April 16, 2014 Historical Examples You must know that a very long time ago, when many kings ruled Ireland, there lived a boy named shamus. Buffalo Land W. E. Webb "Good," said shamus, and away he went to seek the King of the Gnomes. British Dictionary definitions for shamus Expand (US, slang) a police or private detective Word Origin probably from shammes, influenced by Irish Séamas James 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 Word Origin and History for shamus Expand n. "police officer, detective," 1920, apparently first in "The Shamus," a detective story published that year by Harry J. Loose (1880-1943), a Chicago police detective and crime writer; the book was marketed as "a true tale of thiefdom and an expose of the real system in crime." The word is said to be probably from Yiddish shames, literally "sexton of a synagogue" ("a potent personage only next in influence to the President" [Israel Zangwill]), from Hebrew shamash "servant;" influenced by Celtic Seamus "James," as a typical name for an Irish cop. Online Etymology Dictionary, © 2010 Douglas Harper Slang definitions & phrases for shamus Expand Shamus - definition of shamus by The Free Dictionary Shamus - definition of shamus by The Free Dictionary http://www.thefreedictionary.com/shamus Also found in: Thesaurus , Idioms , Wikipedia . Related to shamus: Wwe 1. A police officer. 2. A private investigator. [Perhaps from the common Irish name Séamus, James (from the many Irish Americans who traditionally served on American police forces ), or from shammes (the duties of a detective being likened to those of a shamash ).] shamus slang US a police or private detective [probably from shammes, influenced by Irish Séamas James] sha•mus n., pl. -mus•es. Slang. 1. a private detective. [1925–30; of obscure orig.] ThesaurusAntonymsRelated WordsSynonymsLegend: inquiry agent - a private detective store detective - a private detective employed by a merchant to stop pilferage 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: store detective References in periodicals archive ? Shamus Hussain grabbed the weapon from a waiting taxi and used it to threaten men during a row outside Asda in Dewsbury. Roath and Khyber power into final after fine shows; Stuart Jones Memorial Cup sport@walesonline.co.uk com/2013/01/31/boy-meets-world-more-roles/) Character descriptions of several other roles in the series have also been released, including Riley's 13-year-on brother Elliott, and to recently added characters, Tristan Friar and Shamus Farkle. 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. |
What is the most northerly railway station on the Derwent Valley Line? | dpql_1117 | matlock | Liverpool to Norwich via Manchester, Sheffield, Nottingham, Grantham, Peterborough and Ely We connect Norwich to Liverpool with hourly services via Manchester, Sheffield and Nottingham. Advance ticket prices for popular journeys on this route: Liverpool to Manchester from £8.20 return Sheffield to Nottingham from £10.20 return Manchester to Sheffield from £11.20 return Use our Best Fare Finder now to help you find the cheapest Advance tickets available. Ivanhoe Line and Castle Line Leicester to Cleethropes via Nottingham and Lincoln The Ivanhoe Line connects the university town of Loughborough to the city of Leicester. 2016 marks the 175th anniversary of the first passenger service on the line. Our improvement programme on the Castle Line between Nottingham to Newark Castle and Lincoln is complete, with more trains, seats and benefits to stations. The North Staffordshire Line Derby to Crewe via Stoke-On-Trent Passing through three of the UK’s most scenic counties, the North Staffordshire Line is your starting point to a host of major cities and holiday destinations. Derwent Valley Line Matlock to Newark Castle via Derby and Nottingham The Derwent Valley Line travels through the picturesque and historic landscape between Nottingham, Derby and Matlock. We run an hourly train service between Matlock and Nottingham, via Belper and Derby. On Monday to Saturday, trains from Matlock arrive in Derby in time to meet our Derby to London services. Find out more about the line with this handy guide . The Derwent Valley Line offers fantastic opportunities for educational school trips to 18 great attractions at discounted group rates. Find out more. Derbyshire Dales – Peak Rail Rowsley South, Darley Dale and Matlock With the recent introduction of through ticketing from any Network Rail station through to Peak Rail* stations at Darley Dale and Rowsley South, travel to the Derbyshire Dales could not be easier. Using Derby as the hub, you can now change onto the hourly Nottingham to Matlock service, for a pleasant journey along the Derwent Valley World Heritage area and by a simple cross of the footbridge at Matlock, change onto Peak Rail services which gives close access to the beautiful Derbyshire Peak District and its historic houses and countryside. *Peak Rail services from Matlock operate on weekends and selected weekday dates only. Poacher Line Nottingham to Skegness via Grantham From city to coast, the Poacher Line connects Nottingham to Skegness via Grantham, providing an essential train service linking East Lincolnshire to the rest of the UK rail network. Robin Hood Line Nottingham to Worksop via Mansfield The Robin Hood Line train service runs from Nottingham to Worksop via Mansfield Monday to Saturday and from Nottingham to Mansfield on Sundays. Take advantage of our special train ticket along the Robin Hood line - travel between Nottingham and Mansfield Woodhouse: adult day return tickets are £3 and child tickets only £1.50. |
Published in 1960, Who wrote the novel A Kind of Loving? | dpql_1155 | stan barstow | A Kind of Loving is a major British film of the 1960s - Mature Times Home / LIFESTYLE / DVD REVIEWS / A Kind of Loving is a major British film of the 1960s Posts navigation A Kind of Loving is a major British film of the 1960s Robert Tanitch reviews the latest DVDs A KIND OF LOVING (StudioCanal). John Schlesinger’s first feature film was an adaptation of Stan Barstow’s novel and a major British film of the early 1960s, one of the best of the New Wave, offering a slice of Northern provincial working-class life. A draughtsman (Alan Bates) marries a typist (June Ritchie) he doesn’t love when she becomes pregnant and then wishes he hadn’t. Their relationship is exacerbated by having to live in the home of her awful mother (Thora Hird at her most vicious). What should they do? Break up or make a go of it? How the moral climate has changed in 50 years! Denys Coop’s grimy photography for the outdoor locations is perfect for the subject matter. MAPPLETHORPE: LOOKING AT PICTURES (Dogwoof). Robert Mapplethorpe (1949-1989) had an ambition to be a great photographer and is recognised as one of the most influential. He began with Polaroids. The images (housed in the Getty Museum and Los Angeles County Museum of Art) are stunning in their artistry and outrageous in their glamorisation and torture. If you know his work you will know what to expect. If you don’t know his work you may be in for a big shock watching this documentary and find some of his photographs of himself and his white and black male models, who were often his lovers, too sexually confrontational, too homoerotic, and too explicit. Sexually obsessive Mapplethorpe died at 42 of AIDS. <br /> |
Which Neil Sedaka track was dedicated to an ex-girlfriend? | dpql_1191 | oh carol | Oh Carol: The Complete Recordings 1956-1966 - Neil Sedaka | Songs, Reviews, Credits | AllMusic Oh Carol: The Complete Recordings 1956-1966 AllMusic Rating google+ AllMusic Review by Stephen Thomas Erlewine Neil Sedaka never gets the respect that he deserves because he's a man out of time. His heyday was in the early '60s, when rock & roll was in recession and before the Beatles came across the Atlantic and changed everything, and in a way, he epitomized the era -- he wasn't rock & roll, he was informed by it, but he was at his heart a pop tunesmith, and his best songs, whether performed by him or not, were in the Tin Pan Alley tradition but given a contemporary polish to appeal to the kids. This means some of his recordings are inextricably tied to their era, but he was such a savvy songwriter that the best of his work -- such as "Oh Carol," "Happy Birthday Sweet Sixteen," "Calendar Girl," and "Breaking Up Is Hard to Do," which is his greatest song -- has stood the test of the time, while still standing as the sound of the early '60s. That doesn't necessarily mean that his work lends itself to the exhaustive Bear Family box set treatment, though. Pop was his medium, whether it was 45s or individual songs, and when they're collected as a body of work as they are on Bear Family's eight-disc Oh Carol: The Complete Recordings 1956-1966 , the result is a little exhausting. There are two problems: the first is that his non-hit material is simply not as strong as his hits, but that's not the big problem -- no, the big problem is that half of this set is dedicated to non-English recordings, which is solely the province of archivists and completists. Those listeners will surely enjoy this set since, after all, it is produced with the same love and care as any Bear Family set, and it does contain the complete recordings of Sedaka at his peak. If they know what they're getting into, Oh Carol is worth the investment, but most listeners will find that concise single-disc hits collections will give them what they need. Track Listing - Disc 1 Перевод Oh! Carol, I am but a fool. Darling, I love you though you treat me cruel. You hurt me and you make me cry, But if you leave me I will surely die. Oh! Carol, I am but a fool. Darling, I love you though you treat me cruel. You hurt me and you make me cry, But if you leave me I will surely die. Darling, there will never be another 'cause I love you so. Don’t ever leave me. Say you’ll never go. I will always want you for my sweatheart, No matter what you do. Oh, oh, oh Carol I’m so in love with you. (spoken) Oh, Carol Iam but a fool… (sung) Darling, there will never… Переведено с помощью Яндекс.Переводчика |
What is the V-shaped flying formation of a flock of wild geese called? | dpql_1222 | skein | What is a flock of geese in flight called ? | Reference.com What is a flock of geese in flight called ? A: Quick Answer A flock of geese in flight is called a skein of geese. When they are not in flight, a flock of geese is called a gaggle. Full Answer A skein of geese in a "V" formation is also called a wedge. Geese are not the only birds that travel in skeins; the term also refers to ducks and other migratory birds that travel in flocks. Geese fly in a "V" formation to conserve energy by reducing wind resistance. The formation also helps the geese to keep track of every bird in the flock. By travelling in this manner, a skein of geese can fly further and for longer, as they do not tire as easily. What is a flock of geese called? | Reference.com What is a flock of geese called? A: Quick Answer A group of geese can have several different names, depending on the physical location or activity of the group. These names include "flock," "gaggle" and "skein." Full Answer A flock of geese is a generic term that describes a group of geese that is in any physical location. A gaggle of geese describes a flock of geese that is located on the ground or in any body of water. A skein of geese describes a flock of geese as they fly through the air. Geese are part of a larger family of animals called the Anatidae, which also includes ducks and swans. |
Which ‘ology’ is the study of sexually transmitted diseases? | dpql_1290 | venereology | Welcome to IASSTD & AIDS | IASSTD & AIDS Recent Announcements Welcome to IASSTD & AIDS Dr.C.N.Sowmini, the then Director of the Institute of Venereology, Madras Medical College, Chennai, who , with the co-operation of a handful of committed workers, founded the Indian Association for the Study of Sexually Transmitted Diseases (IASSTD) in the year 1975. Association has been registered under section 10 of the Act with Registrar of Societies, Chennai. Later, in the year 1993, the name of the Association was changed to IASSTD & AIDS and this has also been registered under the above society. |
Which Italian dish has a name meaning ‘pick-me-up’? | dpql_1327 | tiramasu | Tiramisu: Italy’s Most Popular Dessert Tiramisu, Italy’s “Pick Me Up” Dessert Your Favorite Espresso-Kissed Italian Trifle Dessert POSTED August 23, 2016 Tiramisu quite literally means, “a pick me up.” One of Italy’s most popular, Tiramisu is a rich treat blending the bold flavors of cocoa and espresso with savory mascarpone cheese and wine, layered with ladyfinger biscuits. After-Dinner Indulgence At many Italian tables, a meal is often finished with fresh fruit rather than dessert. Dessert is reserved for special occasions. It stands to reason that this may be why Italian desserts are notable for presenting lavish arrangements of indulgent ingredients and truly unforgettable flavor combinations. Italian dessert making is like all of Italian cuisine with one distinct rule: to create dishes that provide pleasure above all else. Among the most popular Italian desserts, tiramisu is undoubtedly number one. Rich, Dark Flavors Tiramisu is an elegant and rich layered Italian dessert made with delicate ladyfinger cookies, espresso or instant espresso , mascarpone cheese, eggs, sugar, Marsala wine, rum and cocoa powder. Through the grouping of these diverse ingredients, an intense yet refined dish emerges. The delicate flavor of layers of mascarpone and Italian custard are contrasted with the darkly robust presence of espresso and sharpness of cocoa powder. The name itself, tiramisu, means “pick me up” in Italian most likely referring to the two caffeinated ingredients that are present in the dish, espresso and cocoa. Traditional tiramisu begins with Savoiardi Ladyfingers , light and delicately sweet sponge cake biscuits. These cookies have a long standing heritage in Italian Cuisine developed at the court of the Duchy of Savoy during the 15th century to welcome a visit from the King of France. Savoiardi Ladyfingers were given their name when they were granted the designation of “official court biscuit.” It’s All in the Making When making tiramisu , the Savoiardi ladyfingers are soaked in a mixture of espresso (or instant espresso ) rum and sugar. The crunchy biscuits become soft once the espresso mixture is added. Next, a layer of mascarpone cheese and a layer of zabaglione are added. Zabaglione is traditional Italian custard made from egg yolks, Marsala wine, and sugar. Ladyfingers are important to tiramisu, giving it a texture that contrasts well with the silky layers of mascarpone and custard. Tiramisu is finished with a dusting of rich cocoa powder—a key component of its appearance and taste! Today a number of tiramisu variations are available. One popular alternative includes chocolate tiramisu, in which chocolate takes the place of the coffee. Another version is fruit tiramisu, where complementary fruit such as berries , peaches or apricots are added. Frozen tiramisu recipes are also available. They include the addition of gelato, frozen yogurt or ice cream in place of the custard. Tiramisu’s popularity over the last three decades have prompted cooks to adapt the essential ingredients used in the dish for a number of recipes such as cakes, ice creams, cheesecakes and puddings. Much in the same way that the English trifle is often served during holidays, tiramisu is a wonderful Italian delicacy to add to holiday festivities. Although after trying it once, food lovers may not be able to wait for a special occasion before they decide to serve it again. |
A locum is a temporary replacement for a doctor and which other profession? | dpql_1373 | clergyman | Locum tenens - definition of locum tenens by The Free Dictionary Locum tenens - definition of locum tenens by The Free Dictionary http://www.thefreedictionary.com/locum+tenens (lō′kəm′ tē′nĕnz′, tĕn′ənz) n. pl. locum te·nen·tes (tə-nĕn′tēz) A person, especially a physician or cleric, who substitutes temporarily for another. [Medieval Latin locum tenēns : Latin locum, accusative of locus, place + Latin tenēns, present participle of tenēre, to hold.] locum tenens (ˈləʊkəm ˈtiːnɛnz) n, pl locum tenentes (təˈnɛntiːz) chiefly Brit a person who stands in temporarily for another member of the same profession, esp for a physician, chemist, or clergyman. Often shortened to: locum [C17: Medieval Latin: (someone) holding the place (of another)] lo•cum te•nens (ˈloʊ kəm ˈti nɛnz, ˈtɛn ɪnz) n., pl. locum te•nen•tes (təˈnɛn tiz) a temporary substitute, esp. for a doctor or member of the clergy. Also called, esp. Brit., locum. [1635–45; < Medieval Latin locum tenēns literally, (one) holding the place] lo′cum-te′nen•cy, n. locum tenens A Latin phrase meaning place-holding, used to mean a person who acts as a temporary substitute for someone else, especially a physician. ThesaurusAntonymsRelated WordsSynonymsLegend: |
What long, loose over-garment was the distinctive garb of Jews in the Middle Ages? | dpql_1493 | gaberdine | Gaberdine - Encyclopedia Gaberdine GEOGRAPHICAL NAMES GABERDINE, or Gabardine, any long, loose over-garment, reaching to the feet and girt round the waist. It was, when made of coarse material,commonly worn in the middle ages by pilgrims, beggars and almsmen. The Jews, conservatively attached to the loose and flowing garments of the East, continued to wear the long upper garment to which the name "gaberdine" could be applied, long after it had ceased to be a common form as worn by non-Jews, and to this day in some parts of Europe, e.g. in Poland, it is still worn, while the tendency to wear the frockcoat very long and loose is a marked characteristic of the race. The fact that in the middle ages the Jews were forbidden to engage in handicrafts also, no doubt, tended to stereotype a form of dress unfitted for manual labour. The idea of the "gaberdine" being enforced by law upon the Jews as a distinctive garment is probably due to Shakespeare's use in the Merchant of Venice, I. iii. 113. The mark that the Jews were obliged to wear generally on the outer garment was the badge. This was first enforced by the fourth Lateran Council of 1215. The "badge" (Lat. rota; Fr. rouelle, wheel) took generally the shape of a circle of cloth worn on the breast. It varied in colour at different times. In France it was of yellow, later of red and white; in England it took the form of two bands or stripes, first of white, then of yellow. In Edward I.'s reign it was made in the shape of the Tables of the Law (see the Jewish Encyclopedia, s.v. "Costume" and "Badge"). The derivation of the word is obscure. It apparently occurs first in O. Fr. in the forms gauverdine, galvardine, and thence into Ital. as gavardina, and Span. gabardine, a form which has influenced the English word. The New English Dictionary suggests a connexion with the O.H. Ger. wallevart, pilgrimage. Skeat (Etym. Dict., 1898) refers it to Span. gaban, coat, cloak; cabana, hut, cabin. - Please bookmark this page (add it to your favorites). - If you wish to link to this page, you can do so by referring to the URL address below this line. http://www.theodora.com/encyclopedia/g/gaberdine.html Copyright © 1995-2011 ITA all rights reserved. Encyclopedia Alphabetically |
Purl, Plain, and Fisherman's Cable are all types of what? | dpql_1565 | knitting stitches | Different Types of Knitting Stitches | Knitting Published on April 25th, 2014 | by Rob 0 Different Types of Knitting Stitches To put it very simple, knitting is basically an art that comprises making fabric by the use of two pointed ticks and also a small piece of string. This is something that explains knitting in a very simple manner. However, the reality lies in the fact that there are only two basic stitches required for making a knitted fabric. It is the two basic knitting stitches that are used for creating patterns and textures in the knitted items. The Different Styles of Knitting Stitches used by Knitters There are a large number of stitches that are used by professional knitters and some very simple stitches that are used by beginners. There are many people who start with their knitting experience by the use of garter or plain stitch. When this type of stitch is used all alone it helps in creating a much ridged fabric and the stitches appear in the form of a row of arches. The other type of stitch that is used for creating a much smoother fabric is the purl stitch. Beginners mostly use both the stitches for knitting the rows like the garter stitch is used for one row and the purl stitch is used for the other row. Repeating both the stitches help in creating a fabric that looks very similar to two rows in V shape on one side and rows of arches on the other side. The process of working out these stitches can never be explained in words as it would turn out to be very difficult. However, interested people can always make use of the videos available as guide for such stitches. These videos are generally found on various websites. These are the two basic stitches that a beginner in knitting should be comfortable with. After gaining good knowledge in these two types of stitches, it is time to use the stitches for creating an interesting fabric. Different Types of Knitting The three most popular knitting types are Aran, Lace and Fairisle knitting. Fairisle knitting is a combination of yarns of different colors that are used for creating an exclusive pattern. The most important fabric is knitted by the use of one color and the areas that are patterned are created by the use of additional colors. The yarn which is not put into effective use is stranded or carried on the wrong fabric side until it is required. Fairisle jumpers are considered to be very warm as they carry an extra layer of yarn. Aran knitting is done by moving and twisting stitches for making raised textures within the fabric. Stitch patterns like cables are generally made by holding some small number of stitches on separate needles and most importantly double pointed knitting needles. Lace knitting is the combination of purl and plain stitches along some series of holes for creating a lace pattern. The yarn has to be moved in front of the needle for making the hole and this has to be done just before knitting the next stitch. |
Who became Vice-President of the USA in 2001? | dpql_1581 | dick cheney | Dick Cheney Biography (U.S. Vice President) Best known as: Vice president of the United States, 2001-2009 Name at birth: Richard Bruce Cheney Dick Cheney was elected vice president of the United States in 2000, as the running mate of George W. Bush , and served in that office from 2001-2009. Dick Cheney grew up in Wyoming, where he also earned his college degrees. A staff member in the administration of Richard Nixon , Cheney then became the White House chief of staff under Gerald Ford . Cheney was elected to the House of Representatives from Wyoming in 1978 and quickly rose in the ranks of the Republican party; he also served as vice chairman of the committee investigating the Iran-Contra scandal during the presidency of Ronald Reagan . Under President George Bush the elder, Cheney served as Secretary of Defense and played a major role in the Persian Gulf War. Cheney then worked in the oil industry as a top executive for the Halliburton Company before his return to government in 2000. His ties to Halliburton became a source of controversy in 2003, when the company received a major contract to help rebuild Iraq after the U.S. invasion there. Bush and Cheney were re-elected in 2004, narrowly beating a Democratic ticket of John Kerry and John Edwards . Dick Cheney did not choose to run for president in 2008. He was succeeded in 2009 by Democratic vice president Joe Biden . Extra credit: Dick Cheney’s wife, Lynne, served in the Reagan and Bush (the elder) administrations as chair of the National Endowment for the Humanities… Dick Cheney has suffered five heart attacks, the first at age 37, and his health issues were much publicized during his vice presidency; the surgical repairs to Cheney’s heart have included the placement of a stent originally designed by Segway inventor Dean Kamen . Cheney received a full heart transplant on 23 March 2012… Dick Cheney shot 78-year-old fellow hunter Harry Whittington while on a quail-hunting trip in Texas on 11 February 2006. According to the Corpus Christi Caller-Times, “Cheney turned to shoot quail that had just been flushed, accidentally peppering one side of Whittington’s body.” Whittington was hospitalized but did not seem seriously injured until two days later, when he suffered a minor heart attack reportedly caused by bird shot shifting in his body. He was released from the hospital a few days later. Copyright © 1998-2017 by Who2?, LLC. All rights reserved. George W. Bush - President of the United States (POTUS) George W. Bush Vice President: Richard B. Cheney (2001-09) Cabinet: Notable Events: 2001 On September 11 , terrorists flew hijacked airplanes into both towers of the World Trade Center and into the Pentagon. A fourth hijacked plane crashed in Pennsylvania. Internet Biographies: George W. Bush -- from The American President From the Miller Center of Public Affairs at the University of Virginia, in addition to information on the Presidents themselves, they have first lady and cabinet member biographies, listings of presidential staff and advisers, and timelines detailing significant events in the lives of each administration. |
"In the nursery rhyme 'Who Killed Cock Robin', ""Who saw him die?""?" | dpql_1592 | i said fly with my little eye | Who Killed Cock Robin? 'I' said the sparrow, 'with my little bow and arrow, I killed Cock-Robin'. 'I' said the fly, 'with my little eye, I saw him die'. 'I' said the owl, 'with my spade and trowel, I'll dig his grave'. 'I' said the rook, 'with my little book, I'll be the parson'. And all the birds of the air, Fell sighing and a sobbin' When they heard the bell toll for poor Cock-Robin. Who will be chief mourner? 'I' said the dove, 'for I mourn my love, I'll be chief mourner'. Who will sing the psalm? 'I' said the thrush, 'as I sit in a bush, I'll sing the psalm'. Who will carry the coffin? 'I' said the kite, 'if it's not in the night, I'll carry the coffin'. 'I' said the bull, 'because I can pull, I'll toll the bell'. For all the birds of the air, Fell sighing and a sobbin' When they heard the bell toll for poor Cock-Robin. Music by Ian Watts |
In which English city would you find The Mathematical Bridge? | dpql_1597 | cambridge | Myths but fun - Mathematical Bridge, Cambridge Traveller Reviews - TripAdvisor Reviewed 1 January 2016 via mobile It is fascinating to see the unique arrangement of straight pieces of wood makes this twelve metre long bridge appear arched. Myth has it that the structure had no bolts to hold the wood together. They were clearly visible at the time of this review. It's a lovely sight to behold when in a punt getting under the bridge along river Cam, then it becomes clearer as you approach the bridge that they are actually straight pieces of wood rather than an arch. All in all, it's preservation contributes to the rich heritage of Cambridge that you wouldn't find anywhere else. Visited January 2016 The Mathematical Bridge - YouTube The Mathematical Bridge 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 6, 2009 James May standing on the Mathematical Bridge! This model of the wooden bridge over the River Cam in Cambridge was built by Chris Warrell. Subscribe to our YouTube channel to see models built by London's Meccano enthusiasts, plus occasional coverage of Meccano events elsewhere in the UK. YOUTUBE |
Who became President of France in the early summer of 2007? | dpql_1636 | nicolas sarkozy | Francois Hollande Biography (President of France) Birthplace: Rouen, France Best known as: The President of France, 2012 - Francois Hollande is the longtime Socialist party leader who was elected President of France in 2012. He succeeded Nicolas Sarkozy and will serve a 5-year term through 2017. Hollande has been involved in Socialist politics in France since joining the party in 1979. He graduated from the elite Ecole Nationale d'Administration (1980) and also attended the Paris Institute of Political Studies (commonly known as Sciences Po). Hollande became a member of parliament in the French national assembly in 1988, representing the Correze region of southern France. In 1997 he succeeded Lionel Jospin in the party's First Secretary. At the time, many saw Hollande as a bland functionary and compromiser; indeed, his own nickname for himself is "Mr. Normal." He ran for the Socialist party nomination for president in 2007, but in an odd twist lost to Segolene Royal, his longtime companion and mother to his four children. She lost the general election to Sarkozy, and shortly after that his affair with Paris Match writer Valerie Trierweiler became public, and he split with Royal. Hollande stepped down as the Socialist party's executive secretary in 2008, and his career seemed on the wane. However, in 2011 the New York hotel scandal of Socialist leader Dominique Strauss-Kahn turned the slightly duller Hollande into a more attractive presidential candidate. He ran on a platform of increased taxes on the rich (with a top rate of 75% on earnings over one million euros) and a promise to add thousands of new teachers. When he beat Sarkozy in the final presidential elections on 6 May 2012, the CBC called him "the amiable political tortoise who overtook the hyperactive hare." Early in 2014, Hollande's administration was shaken when the French magazine Closer claimed that he was having an affair with actress Julie Gayet. Hollande deplored the invasion of his privacy but did not deny the report. Trierweiler was hospitalized briefly after the report broke, and a week later Hollande told the French news agency AFP that he and Trierweiler had split up. Extra credit: In addition to his other roles, Francois Hollande was mayor of the city of Tulle from 2001-08… He represented Correze from 1988-93, and again from 1997 until his election in 2012… Francois Hollande has four children with Segolene Royal: Thomas (born 1984), Clémence (b. 1985), Julien (b. 1987) and Flora (b. 1992). Copyright © 1998-2017 by Who2?, LLC. All rights reserved. |
Which country was formerly known as the 'Sugar Bowl of the World'? | dpql_1640 | cuba | Which Country Known as Sugar Bowl of the World? Which Country Known as Sugar Bowl of the World? 0 0 Cuba Cuba country is known as Sugar bowl of the world. It’s officially the Republic of Cuba an Island country in the Caribbean. Havana is the capital of Cuba. Total area of Cuba is 109, 884 km2. The Population of Cuba is 11,210,064 according to the 2013 census. Raul Castro is currently the president of Cuba. Bacardi rum was originally manufactured in Cuba. Cuba is the 17th largest Island in the world. Rio Cauto is the longest river in Cuba. Cuba is famous for its cigars. The Official language of Cuba is Spanish even though many Cubans speak English. Literacy rate in Cuba is 99.8%. 1st January is celebrated as Cuban National day. Christmas was not an official holiday in Cuba until 1997, When Pope Paul ll came to visit. Only 5% Cubans have access to the Internet. Cuba has the highest doctor-to-patient ratio in the world, that doctors are often sent abroad to countries by the Cuba government where needed. During the 1950s, Cuba published 58 daily newspaper, the number has been down to a little under 20. Cuba is home to the Bee Hummingbird, which is the world’s smallest bird. Only two countries in the world are not allowed to sell Coca-Cola officially: North Korea and Cuba. Own cell phones were prohibited until 2008. Update Which Country is called Sugar Bowl of the world? Information of the world Which Country is called Sugar Bowl of the world? Home » Sciences » Geography » Which Country is called Sugar Bowl of the world? Cuba is called Sugar Bowl of the world because one of their main products is the sugar cane which is used to produce sugar. Cuba |
Tom Lehrer’s Elements Song is sung to which tune from a Gilbert and Sullivan opera? | dpql_1721 | i am very model of | Tom Lehrer - The Elements - LIVE FILM From Copenhagen in 1967 - YouTube Tom Lehrer - The Elements - LIVE FILM From Copenhagen in 1967 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 Apr 3, 2012 The recording is from Copenhagen, Denmark, in September 1967. Here are some other links: Tom Lehrer on DVD: http://dmdb.org/lehrer/concert.html - - - Claim: This video contains THE BEST performance of The Elements that you are likely to see. Info: After a Tom Lehrer 1967 performance from Norway has been available on YouTube since 2007, another Scandinavian performance is now posted (2012). This time it is from the YouTuber "DrRaptus" from Denmark. Tom Lehrer´s The Elements is a sort of comic "list song" that some comedians used to do. One of them was Danny Kaye. Background: The melody to The Elements is I Am The Very Model Of A Modern Major-General (The Major-Generals Song) from the opera buffa The Pirates of Penzance. It was composed by Sir Arthur Sullivan, and it was first premiered in New York on December 31st 1879. The original libretto for the opera was written by Sir William Schwenck Gilbert. Recording date: September 5th 1967 Location: Falkonercenteret, Copenhagen, Denmark Format: Most probably Ampex Quadruplex PAL 4:3 Status: A rare recording indeed Storage: Most probably Sony Digital Betacam and in a digital format Production and preservation: Danmarks Radio (DR) in Denmark More HERE: |
In which region of Germany was the notorious Dachau concentration camp? | dpql_1927 | bavaria | Dachau Concentration Camp - Dachau - TracesOfWar.com Dachau Concentration Camp ( Germany - Bayern - Dachau ) Even sixty years after the collapse of the Third Reich the name of the city of Dachau still recalls the memory off the notorious concentration camp (Konzentrationslager (KZ) Dachau) which was established here during the period 1933-1945. Prisoners of more than thirty different nationalities were housed in this camp. Many died owing to the bad living conditions. Also a large number of Dutch were housed in the camp because they had committed acts of resistance against the German occupier. In September 1948 the concentration camp was handed over to the Bayern authorities. The camp was then used as a refugee camp for a considerable time. The SS-barracks remained in use by the American army up to 1972 and ware later used as a police station. In 1960 the crematory building was set up as a provisional museum and five years later the concentration camp was appointed as Gedenkst�tte or memory centre. A new museum was opened at the same time. Nowadays the concentration camp is still open for visitors. A large part of the camp, among which the Jourhaus, the watchtowers and the crematory, is still in its original state. The old huts have disappeared, but two have been reconstructed to give an impression of how it was. In the old main building is a permanent exhibition and a film room. For the Wirtschaftsgeba�de, on the former roll-call, the international Dachau monument, which has been designed by the Yugoslavian artist Glid Nandor, can be found. Further information on the history of Kz-Dachau in Dutch: KZ-Dachau For current visiting hours, please visit the website of the museum. Source |
In which city is the HQ of the World Health Organisation? | dpql_1970 | geneva | WHO | WHO People and offices Vacancies WHO People and offices More than 7000 people from more than 150 countries work for the Organization in 150 WHO offices in countries, territories and areas, six regional offices, at the Global Service Centre in Malaysia and at the headquarters in Geneva, Switzerland. In addition to medical doctors, public health specialists, scientists and epidemiologists, WHO staff include people trained to manage administrative, financial, and information systems, as well as experts in the fields of health statistics, economics and emergency relief. Download the corporate brochure below to learn more about WHO priorities, regions, and historic global health landmarks: |
Which Russian author was reprieved from execution at the last minute? | dpql_1982 | dostoyevsky | Dostoevsky reprieved at last minute - Dec 22, 1849 - HISTORY.com Dostoevsky reprieved at last minute Share this: Dostoevsky reprieved at last minute Author Dostoevsky reprieved at last minute URL Publisher A+E Networks On this day, writer Fyodor Dostoevsky is led before a firing squad and prepared for execution. He had been convicted and sentenced to death on November 16 for allegedly taking part in antigovernment activities. However, at the last moment he was reprieved and sent into exile. Dostoevsky’s father was a doctor at Moscow’s Hospital for the Poor, where he grew rich enough to by land and serfs. After his father’s death, Dostoevsky, who suffered from epilepsy, studied military engineering and became a civil servant while secretly writing novels. His first, Poor People, and his second, The Double, were both published in 1846–the first was a hit, the second a failure. On December 22, 1849, Dostoevsky was led before the firing squad but received a last-minute reprieve and was sent to a Siberian labor camp, where he worked for four years. He was released in 1854 and worked as a soldier on the Mongolian frontier. He married a widow and finally returned to Russia in 1859. The following year, he founded a magazine, and two years after that he journeyed to Europe for the first time. In 1864 and 1865, his wife and his brother died, the magazine folded, and Dostoevsky found himself deeply in debt, which he exacerbated by gambling. In 1866, he published Crime and Punishment, one of his most popular works. In 1867, he married a stenographer, and the couple fled to Europe to escape his creditors. His novel The Possessed (1872) was successful, and the couple returned to St. Petersburg. He published The Brothers Karamazov in 1880 to immediate success, but died a year later. Related Videos |
What was the country of birth of the Gilbert half of Gilbert and George? | dpql_2040 | italy | Who Is Gilbert Prousch? (2012) - 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 Who Is Gilbert Prousch? ( 2012 ) 20min Gilbert Prousch, one half of the world-famous artist duo Gilbert & George, has not been back to his home country in many years. Gilbert could not be more different from the people in his ... See full summary » Director: Add Image Add an image Do you have any images for this title? Edit Storyline Gilbert Prousch, one half of the world-famous artist duo Gilbert & George, has not been back to his home country in many years. Gilbert could not be more different from the people in his native village in the Italian Alps from where he left at a young age. From the villagers interviewed in the film we get a sense of subdued disapproval and incomprehension of the artist's work and lifestyle on one hand, to total ignorance of the artist's fame and achievement. While some believe Gilbert to be the reason for the breakdown in the relationship between himself and his native village, others reveal stories that give an insight into the difficulties the nonconformist artist must have faced in his upbringing in this traditional environment. Written by Anonymous |
“I sat on the roof and kicked off the moss” is a line from which 1971 Top 10 hit? | dpql_2153 | your song | Elton John - Your song - YouTube Elton John - Your song 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 25, 2007 It's a little bit funny this feeling inside I'm not one of those who can easily hide I don't have much money but boy if I did I'd buy a big house where we both could live If I was a sculptor, but then again, no Or a man who makes potions in a travelling show I know it's not much but it's the best I can do My gift is my song and this one's for you And you can tell everybody this is your song It may be quite simple but now that it's done I hope you don't mind I hope you don't mind that I put down in words How wonderful life is while you're in the world I sat on the roof and kicked off the moss Well a few of the verses well they've got me quite cross But the sun's been quite kind while I wrote this song It's for people like you that keep it turned on So excuse me forgetting but these things I do You see I've forgotten if they're green or they're blue Anyway the thing is what I really mean Yours are the sweetest eyes I've ever seen Category |
Which tv private investigator lived on the island of Oahu, Hawaii? | dpql_2165 | thomas magnum | 7 Movies & TV Shows You Never Knew Shared the Same Location 7 Movies & TV Shows You Never Knew Shared the Same Location Share on Google+ Today, Peter Greenberg broadcasts live from Turtle Bay Resort on the island of Oahu in Hawaii. If the name sounds familiar, it’s because the resort is a filming hot spot for some of Hollywood’s most famous TV series and films. Here are some of the most popular movies and TV shows that have showcased this corner of Oahu. Find out more below and click here to find out who Peter will interview . Forgetting Sarah Marshall Forgetting Sarah Marshall, the most obvious of the bunch, not only filmed at Turtle Bay Resort but also referred to the resort by name throughout the film. The comedy shot all over the hotel, including guest rooms and check-in, and, like the others, used the beautiful landscape as the backdrop for a variety of scenes. Reportedly, some of the employees and visitors even got to participate in filming, such as the resort’s Director of Operations, Tom Cross, who plays the minister as well as the rabbi in all of the movie’s wedding scenes. Lost Lost opted to use a more obscure part of the Turtle Bay Resort grounds to create the hit show’s isolated jungle scenes. The production crew used the Banyan Tree, located in the resort’s forest, frequently throughout filming, most memorably during season 1 when Walt took refuge in the trees against a Polar Bear. Much of the cast and crew stayed at the resort during filming as well. Soul Surfer Based on the true story of Bethany Hamilton’s notorious shark attack in Kauai and later return to surfing, Soul Surfer filmed many of its scenes at Turtle Bay. For the pivotal scene where Bethany faces her fears and returns to the water, the crew used the Turtle Bay Resort to recreate the aftermath of the 2004 tsunami in Phuket, Thailand. Filmmakers recruited hundreds of Thai extras across Hawaii and even featured animals native to Thailand, such as the water buffalo, to bring authenticity to the moment. Magnum, P.I. Tom Selleck starred as Thomas Magnum, an Oahu-based private investigator, in this long-running TV series, which filmed two episodes at the Turtle Bay grounds (known at the time as the Kuilima Hyatt Resort Hotel). In the episode ”From Moscow to Maui,” the North Shore was featured as a temporary residential area for members of the Soviet Union. Today, fans can take The Chopper, the show’s seemingly indestructible helicopter, for a spin and tour Hawaii from the sky. Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides Pirates of the Caribbean IV used the same Banyan tree of Turtle Bay Resort’s forests as Lost, but Pirates took filming one step further by repurposing the area. The production crew reportedly built an enormous lagoon set surrounding the Banyan tree area, which they later filmed as the “Mermaid’s Lair.” The set reportedly took two months to create and only a few days to film. Hunger Games: Catching Fire While much of Hunger Games: Catching Fire was filmed on the mainland United States, film scouts needed a very specific body of water that was clear and calm. This was for the crucial scene where all of the competitors first appear for the Quarter Quell, which led them to choose Kawela Bay, a pristine body of water on the North Shore of Oahu. As Kawela Bay is only a 30-minute walk from Turtle Bay Resort, much of the cast and crew stayed there during filming. Actress Jennifer Lawrence was spotted poolside at Turtle Bay Resort between filming, while actor Woody Harrelson braved Hawaii’s swells. The Hills The popular MTV reality series went to the North Shore during Season 5. The guys, staying at Turtle Bay Resort, found their weekend of surfing and bromance unexpectedly interrupted when the girls flew in from LA to crash their trip. The girls managed to cause a little drama as usual, but—let’s be honest—the beautiful scenery stole the show. For more information about destinations in Hawaii, check out: |
“I have lifted up mine eyes unto the hills” is the motto of which English county? | dpql_2186 | cumbria | You Made Me Chicken Soup • durdeninsomnia: Crimson Peak motto I did some... durdeninsomnia : Crimson Peak motto I did some research on the Latin motto on the mansion’s coat of arms which reads as follows: “Ad Montes Oculos Levavi” (“I have lifted up mine eyes unto the hills.”) “Mors Vincit Omnia” (“Death conquers all.”) The first phrase is the motto of Cumbria, a county in North-West England, where the mansion is. The second one just seems to be a popular Latin phrase, probably a dark turn for the popular phrase “Amor omnia vincit” (from Virgil, apparently) which means “Love conquers all.” A family of English architects is rebuilding Iraq - Kill Screen Kill Screen Click to email this to a friend (Opens in new window) Garsdale Design, a family-run architectural firm in Cumbria county, North West England, is redesigning select cities in the Republic of Iraq at the behest of the Iraqi Ministry of Municipalities and Public Works. So far the firm has only drawn up a masterplan for the southerly city of Nasiryah (home to 500,000), but they have been awarded contracts for future design-work in four others: Kut, Kufa, Hayy, and Numaniyah. The whole arrangement would seem increasingly more preposterous as: the immediate family works out of a retrofitted barn, none of them have even seen the cities they are working on in person, and the upper half of the country is engulfed in guerilla war. But, as is written in the Nasiryah city masterplan, the Hartley’s “are committed to making things better for ordinary people in Iraq.” To accomplish this they are using Esri CityEngine, a 3D-modeling application created for urban design, but adopted by Hollywood for the visually impressive (if soulless) blockbusters Cars 2 and Man of Steel. CityEngine has also been used to bring Imperial Rome back to life ! The software allows Garsdale Design to change the position and form of roads, parapets, or mullions instantaneously while estimating total expenditure, a difficult task for previous toolkits. As unusual as the Hartley’s proposition may be, it’s not entirely unheard of . The Hartley’s are just sticking to their home county’s motto, “AD MONTES OCULOS LEVAVI” or “I have lifted up mine eyes unto the hills.” What can be seen from the Yorkshire green? The Levantine, apparently. Nasiriyan countryside header via the Commons Related Boarding School in Cumbria,United Kingdom | Best Boarding Schools Worldwide Home › Schools in Cumbria Cumbria is one of the counties in England which borders with Scotland and the Isle of Man and its West Coast lies near the Irish Sea. This county is another one which is classified among the biggest counties in England and a county town is Carlisle. The motto of Cumbria sounds: “I have lifted up mine eyes upon the hills” and this is one of the most meaningful mottos in England. It appears that Cumbria is becoming more and more developed county with numerous modern technological solutions which makes people’s lives easier. When it comes to the most meaningful landscapes, we should mention: the Brough Castle, the Millom Folk Museum, the Furness Abbey or the Lake Windermere. Cumbria is also one of the most popular places of students destinations. Boarding schools in Cumbria are those which attracts many candidates because of the best residential conditions and the highest level of education which is offered. Schools community appears to be the second home for most of the students and teachers are really carrying towards the students. Boarding schools in Cumbria are ranked really high in all of schools rankings. When it comes to the extra-curricular activities, all of you may be sure that boarding schools in Cumbria can present you with quite a number of possibilities. |
Boris the ………….. (The Who)? | dpql_2250 | spider | The Who - Boris The Spider - YouTube The Who - Boris The Spider 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 Oct 13, 2008 Written by John Entwistle Recorded at Pye Studios, London in October 1966. John's creepy crawly story, the very first song he wrote for The Who, endured as a live favourite throughout their entire career. The band even played it on their 25th anniversary re-union tour in 1989. Category The Who – Boris The Spider Lyrics | Genius Lyrics More on Genius About “Boris The Spider” “Boris the Spider” was written after Entwistle had been out drinking with The Rolling Stones' bass guitarist, Bill Wyman. They were making up funny names for animals when Entwistle came up with “Boris the Spider”. The song was written by Entwistle in six minutes and is considered a horror song. This song is claimed to be Entwistle’s first composition, and became a staple of live shows. Entwistle became so identified with the song that he wore a spider-shaped brooch when playing live. The chorus was sung in basso profundo by Entwistle with a middle eight of “creepy crawly” sung in falsetto. These discordant passages and the black comedy of the theme made the song a stage favourite and it was the only song from that album that lasted throughout the Who’s live career. Hidden This page is accessible to Verified artists on the song Locked This song has been locked and is considered "done." You need 600 IQ to add annotations to locked songs. "Boris The Spider" Track Info The Who — Boris the Spider — Listen, watch, download and discover music for free at Last.fm british "Boris the Spider" is a song written by The Who's bassist, John Entwistle. It appears as the second track of their 1966 album A Quick One. This song is claimed to be Entwistle's first composition, and became a staple of live shows. This song, along with "My Wife", "Heaven and Hell", and "The Quiet One" were Entwistle's biggest songs to perform live ("The Quiet One" was written to replace this song and "My Wife", which Entwistle had become tired of… read more Similar Tracks THE WHO LYRICS - Boris The Spider THE WHO LYRICS Look, he's crawling up my wall Black and hairy, very small Now he's up above my head Hanging by a little thread Boris the spider Now he's dropped on to the floor Heading for the bedroom door Maybe he's as scared as me Where's he gone now, I can't see Boris the spider The Who Boris the Spider Song Lyrics Lyrics sponsored links It's likely your browser's cookies are disabled. You'll need to turn cookies on. We can only display part of these lyrics to any suspicious robots due to licensing restrictions. Look, he's crawling up my wall Black and hairy, very small Now he's up above my head Hanging by a little thread Boris the spider Now he's dropped on to the floor Heading for the bedroom door Maybe he's as scared as me Where's he gone now, I can't see Boris the spider Who - Boris The Spider Lyrics | MetroLyrics Boris The Spider Lyrics New! Highlight lyrics to add Meanings, Special Memories, and Misheard Lyrics... Submit Corrections Cancel Look, he's crawling up my wall Black and hairy, very small Now he's up above my head Hanging by a little thread Boris the spider Now he's dropped on to the floor Heading for the bedroom door Maybe he's as scared as me Where's he gone now, I can't see Boris the spider The Who - Boris the Spider - YouTube The Who - Boris the Spider 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 May 26, 2007 Maple Leaf Gardens, Toronto. John Entwistle, Pete Townshend, Roger Daltrey and Kenney Jones. Rather good! Dunno about Pete's clothes, though. Category |
In which town is the Officer Training School for the Royal Navy? | dpql_2255 | dartmouth | Britannia Royal Naval College - Military Schools Military Schools Type: Initial officer training school Religious Affiliation: Non-denominational Yearly Tuition: None Year Founded: 1863 Britannia Royal Naval College (BRNC) is the initial officer training school for prospective cadets of the Royal Navy. It is located on a hill overlooking Dartmouth, in Devon, England. It is one of the four officer training schools in the United Kingdom. The school traces its history way back in 1863 when HMS Britannia was moved from Portland to River Dart for the purpose of training recruits. In 1905, the shore-based Royal Naval College, Dartmouth was completed and in September that year, the first term of cadets of Royal Naval College, Osborne were transferred to Dartmouth. As of today, applicants between the ages of 18 and 32 are eligible for enrollment at the Royal Naval College. Most cadets entering Royal Naval College are those who have completed a diploma course at a university; however, some still join directly from school. To enter as a cadet, applicants must have 180 or more Universities and Colleges Admissions Service UCAS points. They should also pass the Admiralty Interview Board, where they are tested mentally and physically. Several mental aptitude tests are administered, along with a basic physical fitness test and a medical examination. Currently, there is a large contingent of foreign and Commonwealth students, with students from overseas making up more than 20% of the school population. Following the closure of the Royal Naval College, Greenwich in 1998, Britannia Royal Naval College is the sole naval school in the United Kingdom. Britannia Royal Naval College |
Who told us to Rock The Casbah in 1982? | dpql_2323 | clash | The Clash-Rock the Casbah - YouTube The Clash-Rock the Casbah 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 28, 2014 Album: Combat Rock ALL RIGHTS GO TO THE CLASH! Category THE CLASH LYRICS - Rock The Casbah THE CLASH LYRICS Now the king told the boogie men You have to let that raga drop The oil down the desert way Has been shakin' to the top The sheik he drove his Cadillac He went a' cruisnin' down the ville The muezzin was a' standing On the radiator grille The shareef don't like it Rockin' the Casbah The shareef don't like it Rockin' the Casbah By order of the prophet We ban that boogie sound Degenerate the faithful With that crazy Casbah sound But the Bedouin they brought out The electric camel drum Got his guitar picking thumb As soon as the shareef Had cleared the square the clash casbah club t shirt 1982 | eBay All Listings Auction Buy It Now Classified ads 0 results for the clash casbah club t shirt 1982 Follow the clash casbah club t shirt 1982 to get e-mail alerts and updates on your eBay Feed. Unfollow the clash casbah club t shirt 1982 to stop getting updates on your eBay Feed. Yay! You're now following the clash casbah club t shirt 1982 in your eBay Feed .You will receive email alerts for new listings. The Clash - Rock The Casbah The Clash - Rock The Casbah Original Release Date UK 7" 1982 (CBS - CBS A 2479) UK 7" 1982 (CBS - A 11 2479). Picture disc US 7" 1982 (Epic - 34 03245) A Rock The Casbah 3:42 B Long Time Jerk 5:08 ___________________________________________________ UK 12" 1982 (CBS - A 13 2479) US 12" 1982 (Epic - 49-03144) A Rock The Casbah 3:42 B Mustapha Dance 4:25 UK Chart Hit: 30, 10 wks US Billboard Chart: 23 A-Side remixed by Mick Jones, engineered by Bob Clearmountain B-Side mixed by Mick Jones Additional Credits |
What is the Japanese dish of beef and vegetables in soy sauce? | dpql_2342 | sukiyaki | Japanese Beef and Vegetable Stew recipe | Epicurious.com Special equipment : a deep 12-inch heavy skillet (3 1/2-quart capacity) Advertisements Preparation Wrap beef tenderloin in plastic wrap and freeze until firm but not frozen solid, about 45 minutes. Discard plastic wrap, then slice beef across the grain with a sharp knife into very thin slices (less than 1/8 inch thick). Arrange slices in 1 layer on a plate and chill, covered, until ready to use. Cover noodles with cold water by 2 inches in a large bowl and let stand until softened, at least 15 minutes, then drain in a colander and transfer to a bowl. Quarter cabbage lengthwise and reserve three quarters for another use. Cook remaining cabbage wedge (including core) in a large pot of boiling unsalted water, covered, 3 minutes, then drain in colander and rinse with cold water to stop cooking. Squeeze out any excess liquid with your hands, then pat dry. Transfer cabbage to a cutting board and cut out and discard core, keeping cabbage wedge intact. Cut cabbage crosswise into 2-inch pieces, keeping leaves stacked, and transfer to a plate, blotting any excess liquid. Cut tofu into 8 (1/2-inch-thick) slices and pat dry between several layers of paper towels. Trim spongy root ends from enoki mushrooms. Stir together water, soy sauce, mirin, and sugar in a small bowl until sugar is dissolved. Cook beef suet in skillet over moderate heat, stirring occasionally, until skillet bottom is coated well with fat, about 3 minutes, then discard solids with a slotted spoon. Add negi and cook, stirring occasionally, until golden, 2 to 3 minutes. Add soy sauce mixture, then arrange noodles evenly on top. Arrange cabbage, tofu, and shiitake mushrooms on top of noodles. Divide enoki into small clusters and tuck in and around vegetables, leaving cap ends protruding. Arrange greens evenly on top and bring liquid just to a boil over high heat, then reduce heat and gently simmer, covered, 10 minutes. Remove from heat and arrange raw beef slices in 1 layer on top of greens (some slices will overlap), then cover again. Let stand off heat until meat is cooked rare to medium-rare, 5 to 10 minutes. Serve sukiyaki in shallow bowls. If desired, beat eggs (1 per guest) in separate small bowls to serve as a dipping sauce. Cooks' notes: ·In place of the sliced tenderloin, you can use beef cut for shabu-shabu (paper-thin slices of meat available in Asian markets). ·If used, the eggs in this recipe will not be cooked, which may be of concern if salmonella is a problem in your area. Related Video Beef Sukiyaki Recipe - Allrecipes.com Soraida Iwanaga 4/10/2014 I'm so happy to have come across this recipe. My husband was always asking me to make Sukiyaki for him, but I had no idea how to make it. This Sukiyaki recipe turned out to be a big hit with m... Bobby1970 3/24/2015 I'd make this again but I thought the sugar was a bit much. I think next time I'd cut the sugar in half or not use any at all Joe Tippetts 1/10/2017 I couldn't find the right noodles a the grocery store (need to go to an Asian market) and used udon instead. Was very good, but I think the right noodles would make it better. Kaitlyn Kaufenberg 11/13/2016 This recipe was amazing! I had to do a few substitutions with mirin and dashi stock with beef stock and pinot grigio. It was a little tough to juggle the different tasks, but I am a beginning c... actone1028 8/26/2016 I loved this recipe and will definitely make this again. I added more mushrooms and substituted lite tamari for the soy sauce. The next time I make this I am going to try it with a little less... Jaen 8/2/2016 Amazing! We subbed out the dashi for vegetarian broth to make half of it vegetarian, and I just added in beef afterwards. After reading the reviews on the sugar we only put in half in and it tas... |
Which Elgar piece is dedicated ‘ to my friends pictured within’? | dpql_2373 | enigma variations | Elgar - His Music : Enigma Variations ELGAR - HIS MUSIC VARIATIONS ON AN ORIGINAL THEME (Enigma), op 36 . A theme (Introduction) and fourteen variations for full orchestra. Approximate Length : Dedicated to : "To my friends pictured within" The story is told of how Elgar, returning home from giving violin lessons, sat down at the piano and, to unwind, began improvising. Alice commented favourably on the tune that emerged and Elgar responded by suggesting how certain of their friends might play it. Out of that spontaneous exchange grew the idea of the Enigma Variations, the work that finally secured Elgar's reputation as a composer of national, even international, standing. It remains one of the most popular works in the classical repertoire. In all , fourteen people and a dog are featured in the variations: Thirteenth Variation - ***: probably Lady Mary Lygon, a local noblewoman who sailed for Australia at about the time Elgar wrote the variation, which quotes from Mendelssohn's Calm Sea and Prosperous Voyage. The use of asterisks rather than initials has however invited speculation that they conceal the identity of Helen Weaver, Elgar's fiancée for eighteen months in 1883/84 before she emigrated to New Zealand; Fourteenth Variation - E.D.U.: Elgar himself, Edoo being Alice's pet name for him. There are two enigmas underlying the variations. The first and more readily solved is the identity of each of the 'friends pictured within'. Only the thirteenth variation has given rise to speculation that Elgar's use of asterisks rather than initials or a pet name may hide the true identity of the subject, possibly an old flame of Elgar's who had recently emigrated from Britain. But Elgar himself hinted at, and encouraged speculation over, a second, musical enigma, a popular tune which does not itself appear in the variations but of which the theme is the counterpoint. It is of course possible that this was one of Elgar's 'japes' and that the tune does not exist. If so, it has become a spectacularly successful jape, taken to great lengths and sparking a feverish debate that continues unabated. Auld Lang Syne is the most frequently touted candidate but excerpts from a range of works by composers Elgar admired, notably Mozart, have been found to show strong musical similarities with the theme while a 1975 correspondent to the Elgar Society Journal put together a convincing argument in favour of Rule Britannia as the solution. The speculation is intriguing but the mystery can never be satisfactorily solved, for Elgar revealed the identity of the tune to no-one and took the answer to the grave with him. Musically, the variations need no introduction. Apart from the first Pomp and Circumstance March which, through Land of Hope and Glory, has attained fame as much outside the concert hall as within it, the variations remain the most widely performed of all Elgar's works while the ninth variation - Nimrod - is arguably the most moving and best loved excerpt in the whole of the classical repertoire. Those wishing to learn more about the composition of the Variations and the "friends pictured within" may wish to consult Elgar Society member Patrick Turner's recent authoritative book on the subject. Return to : |
Which creature features on the flag of Western Australia? | dpql_2430 | black swan | Western Australia State Identity, Flag, Coat of Arms, Floral & Animal Emblems - Aussie-Info.com State Identity Current flag adopted: circa 1953 All State flags, except the Northern Territory and Australian Capital Territory, use the Australian flag, based on the Blue Ensign, but have the particular badge of that State on the right hand side where the Southern Cross would be. The flag of Western Australia is the Blue Ensign with the State badge. The badge consists of the native Black Swan within a yellow circle. The choice of the black swan was suggested in 1870 by Governor Weld for the badge for the colony. Western Australia's present Coat of Arms was granted by Queen Elizabeth on 17 March 1969. Before then the Black Swan had long been adopted by early settlers as their unofficial emblem. The earlier unofficial Coat of Arms had a latin motto "Cygnis Insignis" meaning "distinguished by its swans" but this was not used on the official Coat of Arms. The WA Coat of Arms has two Red Kangaroos, each holding a boomerang, supporting a shield which features the black swan on a base of rippled blue and silver. Above the shield is an Imperial Crown on a black and gold wreath between two Kangaroo Paw flowers. |
Which musical features the song Sit Down You’re Rockin’ The Boat? | dpql_2448 | guys and dolls | GUYS & DOLLS (Broadway) - "Sit Down, You're Rockin' the Boat" [LIVE @ The 2009 Tony Awards] - YouTube GUYS & DOLLS (Broadway) - "Sit Down, You're Rockin' the Boat" [LIVE @ The 2009 Tony Awards] 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 Jun 19, 2013 The cast of the Broadway revival of the musical GUYS & DOLLS, perform the number "Sit Down, You're Rockin' the Boat" live at the 2009 Tony Awards Category YouTube Undo Close "Guys and Dolls ..." This video is no longer available due to a copyright claim by The Samuel Goldwyn Jr. Family Trust. Sorry about that. Glee - Sit Down, You're Rockin' The Boat Lyrics | MetroLyrics Sit Down, You're Rockin' The Boat Lyrics feat. Guys and Dolls New! Highlight lyrics to add Meanings, Special Memories, and Misheard Lyrics... Submit Corrections Cancel I dreamed last night I got on the boat to heaven And by some chance I had brought my dice along And there I stood and I hollered Someone fade me But the passengers they knew right from wrong For the people all said Sit down, sit down, you're rockin' the boat People all said Sit down, sit down, you're rockin' the boat And the devil will drag you under By the sharp lapel of your checkered coat Sit down, sit down, sit down, sit down Sit down you're rocking the boat I sailed, ooh Away on that little boat to heaven And by some chance found a bottle in my fist And there I stood, nicely passin' out the whiskey But the passengers were bound to resist For the people all said, "Beware" People all said, "Beware, beware" You're on a heavenly trip" People all said, "Beware" Beware you'll scuttle the ship And the devil will drag you under By the fancy tie 'round your wicked throat Sit down, sit down, sit down, sit down Sit down, you're rockin' the boat And as ooh I laughed at those passengers to heaven Ah, ah, ah, ah A great big wave came and washed me overboard And as I sank and I hollered Someone save me |
Who said of Mick Jagger ‘This man has child-bearing lips’? | dpql_2472 | joan rivers | Joan Rivers | SComedy Joan Rivers Country USA Joan Alexandra Molinsky (born June 8, 1933), better known by her stage name Joan Rivers, is an American television personality, comedian, writer, film director, and actress. She is known for her brash manner; her loud, raspy voice with a heavy New York accent; and her numerous cosmetic surgeries. Rivers' comic style relies heavily on her ability to poke fun at herself and other Hollywood celebrities. Joan Rivers was born Joan Alexandra Molinsky in Brooklyn, New York, the daughter of Russian Jewish immigrants Beatrice (née Grushman; January 6, 1906 – October 1975) and Meyer C. Molinsky (December 7, 1900 – January 1985). She was raised in Brooklyn, New York, and her family later moved to Larchmont, in Westchester County, New York. She attended Connecticut College between 1950 and 1952 and graduated from Barnard College in 1954 with a bachelor-of-arts degree in English literature and anthropology. Before entering show business, Rivers worked at various jobs such as a tour guide at Rockefeller Center, a writer/proofreader at an advertising agency and as a fashion consultant at Bond Clothing Stores. During this period, the agent Tony Rivers advised her to change her name, so she chose Joan Rivers as her stage name. |
What is the white knee-length pleated skirt worn by men as traditional dress in Greece? | dpql_2524 | fustanella | Fustanella | Define Fustanella at Dictionary.com fustanella [fuhs-tuh-nel-uh, foo-stuh-] /ˌfʌs təˈnɛl ə, ˌfu stə-/ Spell noun 1. a short stiff skirt, usually pleated, made of white cotton or linen, worn by men in some parts of the Balkans. Origin of fustanella 1840-50; < Italian < Modern Greek phoustanélla, diminutive of phoustáni woman's dress < Italian fustagno fustian Dictionary.com Unabridged Examples from the Web for fustanella Expand Historical Examples He cannot work because he wears the fustanella, and it is said that he wears the fustanella in order to be unable to work. British Dictionary definitions for fustanella Expand a white knee-length pleated skirt worn by men in Greece and Albania Word Origin C19: from Italian, from Modern Greek phoustani, probably from Italian fustagnofustian 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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