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Who is the patron saint of Portugal? | bb_7127 | st george | Saint of the Day for April 23 (c. 280 – April 23, 303) Saint George’s Story Saint George is the object of a vast amount of imagination. There is every reason to believe that he was a real martyr who suffered at Lydda in Palestine, probably before the time of Constantine. The Church adheres to his memory, but not to the legends surrounding his life. That he was willing to pay the supreme price to follow Christ is what the Church believes. And it is enough. The story of George’s slaying the dragon, rescuing the king’s daughter and converting Libya is a 12th-century Italian fable. George was a favorite patron saint of crusaders, as well as of Eastern soldiers in earlier times. He is a patron saint of England, Portugal, Germany, Aragon, Catalonia, Genoa and Venice. Reflection Human nature seems to crave more than cold historical data. Americans have Washington and Lincoln, but we somehow need Paul Bunyan, too. The life of Saint Francis of Assisi is inspiring enough, but for centuries the Italians have found his spirit in the legends of the Fioretti, too. Santa Claus is the popular extension of the spirit of Saint Nicholas. The legends about Saint George are part of this yearning. Both fact and legend are human ways of illumining the mysterious truth about the One who alone is holy. Saint George is the Patron Saint of: Boy Scouts |
Which American celebrity claims to have a maid called Vaginica Seaman? | bb_7141 | david gest | Vaginica Seaman TV Personality Of The Year Campaign Vaginica Seaman TV Personality Of The Year Campaign WHO IS VAGINICA SEAMAN? In the Uk version of this years “I’m A Celebrity Get Me Out Of Here” there was a contestant called David Gest . David amused viewers by telling remarkable stories about his life. One of the stories that amazed viewers was the claim that David had a maid called Vaginica Seaman. This is what David told his fellow contestants: “Her mother said if she had a girl, she would name it after her body part. “My maid’s name is Vaginica and she married a guy called Harry Seaman“ Nobody knew whether this story was just a lie or not, but to this day David claims that it is 100% true. Now Vaginica has become a bit of a cult idol in the UK, despite the possiblity that she does not even exist. Our goal is to try and get Vaginica Seaman to win a TV personality award. With enough help this could go down in history as one of the most amusing pranks in internet and TV history and we NEED YOUR HELP! If we get 1000 people to subscribe to our campaign then we will try and enter Vaginica Seaman into some TV personality of the year awards. There are two things you can do to help make Vaginica Seaman an idol for many years to come. 1) Help spread the word about our Vaginica Seaman campaign. Link to us from forums, blogs, myspace sites, e-mail your friends and tell them about our campaign. 2) Subscribe to our petition below. If we can get enough people to subscribe then the TV awards will have to take us seriously. We will also keep you updated via e-mail on how our hilarious quest is doing. Help Make Vaginica Seaman a Star Your Email: |
Which common chemical element has the atomic number 20? | bb_7171 | calcium | What Are the First 20 Elements? - Names and Symbols What Are the First 20 Elements? Periodic Table and the Elements What Are the First 20 Elements? Hydrogen is the first element on the periodic table. It's also the most abundant element in the universe. Science Picture Co / Getty Images Updated June 13, 2016. Question: What Are the First 20 Elements? One common chemistry assignment is to name or even memorize the first 20 elements and their symbols. The elements are ordered in the periodic table according to increasing atomic number . This is also the number of protons in each atom. Answer: These are the first 20 elements, listed in order: 1 - H - Hydrogen 20 - Ca - Calcium What Is a Chemical Element? In order to be an element, a substance has to at least have protons, since these particles define the type of element. Most elements consist of atoms, which contain a nucleus of protons and neutrons surrounded by a cloud or shell of electrons. Elements are considered the basic building blocks of matter because they are the simplest form of matter that cannot be divided using any chemical means. continue reading below our video 10 Facts About the Titanic That You Don't Know Learn More Chemical Elements.com - Calcium (Ca) Contains an "Introduction to Tungsten", among other things If you know of any other links for Calcium, please let me know Bentor, Yinon. Chemical Element.com - Calcium. <http://www.chemicalelements.com/elements/ca.html>. For more information about citing online sources, please visit the MLA's Website . This page was created by Yinon Bentor. Use of this web site is restricted by this site's license agreement . Copyright © 1996-2012 Yinon Bentor. All Rights Reserved. Atomic number 20 - definition of atomic number 20 by The Free Dictionary Atomic number 20 - definition of atomic number 20 by The Free Dictionary http://www.thefreedictionary.com/atomic+number+20 Also found in: Thesaurus , Wikipedia . ThesaurusAntonymsRelated WordsSynonymsLegend: Noun 1. atomic number 20 - a white metallic element that burns with a brilliant light; the fifth most abundant element in the earth's crust; an important component of most plants and animals Ca , calcium metal , metallic element - any of several chemical elements that are usually shiny solids that conduct heat or electricity and can be formed into sheets etc. fluor , fluorite , fluorspar - a soft mineral (calcium fluoride) that is fluorescent in ultraviolet light; chief source of fluorine gypsum - a common white or colorless mineral (hydrated calcium sulphate) used to make cements and plasters (especially plaster of Paris) burnt lime , calcined lime , calcium oxide , calx , fluxing lime , quicklime , unslaked lime , lime - a white crystalline oxide used in the production of calcium hydroxide limestone - a sedimentary rock consisting mainly of calcium that was deposited by the remains of marine animals calcium ion , factor IV - ion of calcium; a factor in the clotting of blood |
The river Han flows through which capital city? | bb_7204 | seoul | Rivers Of The World's Capital Cities - worldfactsinc worldfactsinc Rivers Of The World's Capital Cities Most of the world's major cities were built on or around areas of freshwater. Our ancestors chose to settle near these areas as rivers were a means of supplying drinking water for their families and beasts, as a food supply, used for irrigating crops and as a means of transport in order to aid commerce. Shown below is a list of the world's capital cities, in country alphabetical order, each with their respective main areas of freshwater, be it either a river, a lake, a canal or an oasis. The world's longest river flows through Egypt's capital city Cairo, shown above, but the river which flows through the most capital cities is Europe's River Danube, see map below, which runs through the four cities of Belgrade, which is the capital of Serbia, Bratislava the capital of Slovakia, Budapest which is the capital of Hungary and Vienna the capital of Austria. Republic of Ireland - Dublin - River Liffey. Romania - Bucharest - River Dambovita. Russian Federation - Moscow - River Moskva. Rwanda - Kigali - River Ruganwa. S Saudi Arabia - Riyadh - Originally built on the banks of the Riyadh Wadi / Orchard Oasis, which has since dried up. Serbia - Belgrade - River Danube. Scotland - Edinburgh - Firth of Forth. Sierra Leone - Freetown - Freetown River. Singapore - Singapore - The Singapore River. Slovakia - Bratislava - River Danube. Slovenia - Ljubljana - River Ljublanica. Spain - Madrid - River Manzanares. Sri Lanka - Colombo - Located along the banks of the the Kalani River and the Beira Lake. South Africa - Pretoria - The Apies River. South Korea - Seoul - The Han River. South Sudan - Juba - River White Nile. Swaziland - Mbabane - The Mbabne River Sweden - Stockholm - River Norrstrom. |
The USA's official National Christmas Tree is in which National Park? | bb_7257 | king s canyon national park california | The Other National Christmas Tree The Other National Christmas Tree The official Christmas tree of the wild, wild west General Grant tree with a cover of snow and a Christmas wreath, Photo By: Alexandra Picavet By Christina Scannapiego Recreation.gov We Americans have the National Christmas Tree Lighting in Washington, DC, to ring us into the holiday season year after year—but few people know that the Wild West also celebrates its own National Christmas tree, a giant sequoia and the second largest tree in the world, in the General Grant Grove section of Kings Canyon National Park in California. As you might have guessed, the grove and the tree were both named after Union Army general and 18th president of the United States, Ulysses S. Grant, but it was in 1926 that President Calvin Coolidge finally ordained the majestic tree the "Nation’s Christmas Tree". The idea was inspired by a little girl who had imagined the giant as a Christmas tree and shared the thought with Sanger, California resident, Charles E. Lee. From then on, Lee began organizing yearly Christmas programs around the tree, in the enchanted grove of sequoias, until the event became an annual ceremony. And to this day, every Christmas, many campers, hikers and nature lovers come to honor this venerable pillar of the American Christmas spirit, and the Sanger Chamber of Commerce continues to sponsor the annual holiday, "Trek to the Tree" on the second Sunday of December each year. You can visit the General Grant tree almost any time of year on a short half-mile loop trail. The trailhead is one mile beyond the Grant Grove Visitor Center on the west side of the road. If you're going overnight, make reservations for Lodgepole Campground . You can start making reservations for July as early as January, but be sure and check back in the spring to find out if snow melt allows the campground to open earlier. |
Which organisation produces the UK's ABC1C2 (etc) Social Grade Classifications Statistics? | bb_7294 | nrs ltd | Which organisation produces the UK's ABC1C2 (etc) Social Grade Classifications Statistics? - Bayt.com Specialties Which organisation produces the UK's ABC1C2 (etc) Social Grade Classifications Statistics? 7 Answers Answer added by: Bassam AL - Mujamami مدير الموارد البشرية والشئون الإدارية 1 year ago NRS Ltd (National Readership Survey): National Readership Survey was established in1956 and today provides the most authoritative and valued audience research in use for print and digital advertising trading in Britain. The survey covers over250 of Britain's major news brands and magazines, showing the size and nature of the audiences they achieve. In a dynamic and changing digital media age, NRS PADD was introduced in September2012 to provide a unique measure of combined print and online audiences. NRS PADD: Mobile was launched in September20 |
What is the management technique that is commonly and informally abbreviated to MBWA? | bb_7325 | management by walking about | What is the management technique that is commonly informally abbreviated to MBWA? - Bayt.com Specialties What is the management technique that is commonly informally abbreviated to MBWA? 2 Answers Answer added by: Emad Mohammed said abdalla ERP & IT Software, operation general manager . 1 year ago the management technique that is commonly informally abbreviated to MBWA Management By Walking About (or Wandering Around) - the term is generally attributed to Tom Peters (In Search Of Excellence,1982) although it was probably part of a new management ideology first pioneered by a few bright American companies as far back as the1940's |
Which American rock'n'roll star caused controversy when he married a young teenager? | bb_7423 | jerry lee lewis | America Rocks and Rolls [ushistory.org] 53d. America Rocks and Rolls The prosperity of the '50s allowed teenagers to spend money on records by their favorite bands and singers. Rock and roll was everything the suburban 1950s were not. While parents of the decade were listening to Frank Sinatra, Perry Como, and big bands, their children were moving to a new beat. In fact, to the horror of the older generation, their children were twisting, thrusting, bumping, and grinding to the sounds of rock and roll. This generation of youth was much larger than any in recent memory, and the prosperity of the era gave them money to spend on records and phonographs. By the end of the decade, the phenomenon of rock and roll helped define the difference between youth and adulthood. The Roots of Rock Alan Freed, the Cleveland disc jockey credited with coining the phrase "rock and roll," was the master of ceremonies at many of the first rock concerts, including his 1955 Easter Jubilee. The roots of rock and roll lay in African American blues and gospel. As the Great Migration brought many African Americans to the cities of the north, the sounds of rhythm and blues attracted suburban teens. Due to segregation and racist attitudes, however, none of the greatest artists of the genre could get much airplay. Disc jockey Alan Freed began a rhythm-and-blues show on a Cleveland radio station. Soon the audience grew and grew, and Freed coined the term "rock and roll." Early attempts by white artists to cover R&B songs resulted in weaker renditions that bled the heart and soul out of the originals. Record producers saw the market potential and began to search for a white artist who could capture the African American sound. Chuck Berry's songs about girls and cars hit a nerve with American teens and sent his star rising high in the early days of rock and roll. Sam Phillips, a Memphis record producer, found the answer in Elvis Presley. With a deep Southern sound, pouty lips, and gyrating hips, Elvis took an old style and made it his own. From Memphis, the sound spread to other cities, and demand for Elvis records skyrocketed. Within two years, Elvis was the most popular name in the entertainment business. After the door to rock and roll acceptance was opened, African American performers such as Chuck Berry, Fats Domino, and Little Richard began to enjoy broad success, as well. White performers such as Buddy Holly and Jerry Lee Lewis also found artistic freedom and commercial success. Satan's Music Elvis Presley brought rock-and-roll music to the masses during the 1950s with hits such as "Love Me Tender" and "Heartbreak Hotel." Rock and roll sent shockwaves across America. A generation of young teenagers collectively rebelled against the music their parents loved. In general, the older generation loathed rock and roll. Appalled by the new styles of dance the movement evoked, churches proclaimed it Satan's music. Because rock and roll originated among the lower classes and a segregated ethnic group, many middle-class whites thought it was tasteless. Rock and roll records were banned from many radio stations and hundreds of schools. But the masses spoke louder. When Elvis appeared on TV's The Ed Sullivan Show, the show's ratings soared. Rock and roll is the most brutal, ugly, degenerate, vicious form of expression — lewd, sly, in plain fact, dirty — a rancid-smelling aphrodisiac and the martial music of every side-burned delinquent on the face of the earth. – Frank Sinatra (1957) The commercial possibilities were limitless. As a generation of young adults finished military service, bought houses in suburbia, and longed for stability and conformity, their children seemed to take comfort for granted. They wanted to release the tensions that bubbled beneath the smooth surface of postwar America. Above all, they wanted to shake, rattle, and roll. |
How many farthings were in a British guinea? | bb_7592 | 1 008 | How many farthings does it take to equal a guinea? Advanced_Stats How many farthings does it take to equal a guinea? Farthings and Guineas were British coins. They were in use a couple of hundred years ago. For bonus points, tell how many farthings equal a shilling, and how many equal a crown. Votes So, the answer is: 4*12*21 = 1008 Some history: Farthings and half-pennies were usually pennies cut into two or four pieces until the coinage of Edward I (1272-1307). Farthing was last made in 1956 In common usage, a guinea is 21 shillings - much used in auctions (the bidder pays in guineas, the vendor gets paid the same number of pounds - the auctioneer gets the rest) and as the prizes (and names) for horse races. The guinea was introduced in 1663, made in gold obtained from Guinea (Ghana) in Africa, its value being fixed at 21s in 1717 (before that date its value depended on the current price of gold). Coins of 5, 2, 1, �, one-third and � guineas were issued up to George III (most finished in 1813). Enheduanna posted 22-Sep-2003 8:26pm 126? I'm guessing because I have no idea. No idea how many are in a shilling or a crown, either. 1 crown = 240 farthings (5 shillings) 1 guinea = 1008 farthings (21 shillings) (reply to romkey ) posted 22-Sep-2003 10:10pm You are 100% correct sir! (reply to Dino ) posted 22-Sep-2003 10:11pm I guess you're too young for that! (reply to southernyankee ) posted 22-Sep-2003 10:24pm Well, it worked something like this: Four farthings equals one penny. Four pence (pennies) equals a groat. Three groats to the shilling. Two shillings to the florin. Five shillings to the crown. Four crowns to the pound. Twenty one shillings to the guinea. Can you imagine trying to operate a cash register?!! Irene007 (reply to romkey ) posted 22-Sep-2003 10:26pm You checked the internet!! This is not the type of information on has on the tip of one's tongue or Are you a collector?? If so, I have a few questions about my collection!! romkey (reply to Irene007 ) posted 22-Sep-2003 10:31pm no, I'm not a collector... what I want to know is who came up with the word "groat"!! (reply to romkey ) posted 22-Sep-2003 10:59pm Hmmm....let me check! (reply to romkey ) posted 22-Sep-2003 10:59pm It was Zang - the weird Canuck! (reply to romkey ) posted 22-Sep-2003 11:00pm Etymology: Middle English groot, from Middle Dutch Date: 14th century : an old British coin worth four pennies (reply to southernyankee ) posted 23-Sep-2003 11:21pm Yeah, the US seems to be the last hold out for the old system there. Irene007 (reply to romkey ) posted 24-Sep-2003 7:57am I hear ya! There are some really strange sounding words in our language. Maybe I should post a survey where people could submit a word that sounds ridiculous to them like; mukluk! Biggles posted 24-Sep-2003 1:39pm I have absolutely no idea. I'm new wave - metric all the way! Boo-hiss to the metric martyrs and all that.... I think that there were 12 pennies in a shilling. Um, a farthing was 0.25 of a penny? Sp that would be 48 farthings in a shilling? Ummmm. I don't have a clue how many shillings there were in a crown or guinea though. (reply to romkey ) posted 24-Sep-2003 1:41pm Hey, she said it came from the Dutch! Don't blame the Brits for coming up with "groat"! southernyankee (reply to Zang ) posted 24-Sep-2003 3:44pm yeah, its pretty funny. we still measure our energy in BTU's and have the nerve to call our measuring system the bristish standard, even though britain itself converted to metric years ago. msgman posted 26-Sep-2003 6:16pm A farthing is a quarter of a penny. There are 12 pence to a shilling, and 21 shillings to a guinea. Therefore, there are 1008 farthings in a guinea. |
What is the technical term for a solid figure with five plane (flat) faces? | bb_7603 | pentahedron | Geometric solid - definition of Geometric solid by The Free Dictionary Geometric solid - definition of Geometric solid by The Free Dictionary http://www.thefreedictionary.com/Geometric+solid Also found in: Thesaurus , Encyclopedia , Wikipedia . pol·y·he·dron n. pl. pol·y·he·drons or pol·y·he·dra (-drə) A solid bounded by polygons. pol′y·he′dral adj. polyhedron (ˌpɒlɪˈhiːdrən) n, pl -drons or -dra (-drə) (Mathematics) a solid figure consisting of four or more plane faces (all polygons), pairs of which meet along an edge, three or more edges meeting at a vertex. In a regular polyhedron all the faces are identical regular polygons making equal angles with each other. Specific polyhedrons are named according to the number of faces, such as tetrahedron, icosahedron, etc [C16: from Greek poluedron, from poly- + hedron side, base] ˌpolyˈhedral adj n., pl. -drons, -dra (-drə). a solid figure having many faces. [1560–70; < Greek polýedron, neuter of polýedros having many bases. See poly -, -hedron ] pol`y•he′dral, adj. pol·y·he·dron (pŏl′ē-hē′drən) A three-dimensional geometric figure whose sides are polygons. A tetrahedron, for example, is a polyhedron having four triangular sides. ThesaurusAntonymsRelated WordsSynonymsLegend: polyhedron - a solid figure bounded by plane polygons or faces solid - a three-dimensional shape convex polyhedron - a polyhedron any plane section of which is a convex polygon concave polyhedron - a polyhedron some of whose plane sections are concave polygons prism - a polyhedron with two congruent and parallel faces (the bases) and whose lateral faces are parallelograms pyramid - a polyhedron having a polygonal base and triangular sides with a common vertex tetrahedron - any polyhedron having four plane faces pentahedron - any polyhedron having five plane faces hexahedron - any polyhedron having six plane faces octahedron - any polyhedron having eight plane faces decahedron - any polyhedron having ten plane faces dodecahedron - any polyhedron having twelve plane faces icosahedron - any polyhedron having twenty plane faces |
What vital mechanism did Elisha Otis invent in 1852? | bb_7620 | elevator brake | Snowy Afternoon quiz [Archive] - CPFC BBS 1. As at 2008 which corporation owns the brands Duracell, Braun and Gillette? 2. Who was the first artist to appear at the new Wembley Stadium? 3. In which year did the first Mersey road tunnel open? 4. In which country was Imry Nagy twice Prime Minister, executed for treason in 1958 and reburied as a hero in 1989? 5. Which English artist and engraver is famed for his paintings of horses? 6. American jazz musician Art Tatum excelled on which instrument? 7. What is the technical term for a solid figure with five plane (flat) faces? 8. A boomslang is what type of creature? 9. What is grandpa's name in the TV show The Munsters? 10. In which country was Greenpeace founded? 11. Who succeeded James Callaghan as leader of Britain's Labour Party? 12. Which student of Socrates, and teacher of Aristole, wrote Republic? 13. What is the name of the assembly of cardinals for the election of a pope? 14. Chiromancy is the technical name for what pseudoscience (claimed but not proven to be scientific)? 15. The Karnak Temple complex, dating back to the ancient city of Thebes, is in which country? 16. As at 2008 what is the most popularly attended concert venue in the world (highest audience numbers per year)? 17. Nanga Parbat, meaning 'naked mountain', the 9th highest in the world, is part of which mountain range? 18. In which year was the United Nations founded? 19. Which American singer's real name was Eunice Wayman? 20. The ghost of great Dane dog Kabur, said to haunt Los Angeles Pet Cemetery, belonged to which 1920s screen idol? 21. Who wrote Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance? 22. What country hosts the World Wife-Carrying Championships? 23. What country temporarily renamed its currency Bolivar Fuerte (meaning strong Bolivar) while phasing out the use of the previous Bolivar alongside it? 24. What vital mechanism did Elisha Otis invent in 1852? 25. What is Earl's band called in the TV series My Name is Earl? 26. Which British MP claims responsibility for introducing speed bumps ('sleeping policemen') to UK roads? 27. Who holds the record for the longest televised successful golf putt (as at 2008)? 28. Harrisburg is the capital of which US state? 29. What are the Italian cheese balls whose name translates as 'small mouthfuls? 30. What did Colonel Thomas Blood attempt to steal in 1671? Psychokiller 02-02-2009, 03:06 PM 1. As at 2008 which corporation owns the brands Duracell, Braun and Gillette? P&G 4. In which country was Imry Nagy twice Prime Minister, executed for treason in 1958 and reburied as a hero in 1989? Hungary 5. Which English artist and engraver is famed for his paintings of horses? Stubbs 11. Who succeeded James Callaghan as leader of Britain's Labour Party? Foot 12. Which student of Socrates, and teacher of Aristole, wrote Republic? Plato 15. The Karnak Temple complex, dating back to the ancient city of Thebes, is in which country? Egypt 18. In which year was the United Nations founded? 1949? 23. What country temporarily renamed its currency Bolivar Fuerte (meaning strong Bolivar) while phasing out the use of the previous Bolivar alongside it? Venezuala (sp) 30. What did Colonel Thomas Blood attempt to steal in 1671? Crown Jewels brighton_eagle 02-02-2009, 03:09 PM The answer I have is elevator brake. Which allowed him to build the safety elevator which is commonly known as the elevator today. So whilst correct, your answer is not the only answer. Sorry. Carry on. |
What is the main dog character called in Norton Juster's 1961 popular children's/adult-crossover book The Phantom Tollbooth? | bb_7647 | tock | What is the main dog character called in Norton Juster's 1961 popular children's/adult-crossover book The Phantom Tollbooth? View the step-by-step solution to: What is the main dog character called in Norton Juster's 1961 popular children's/adult-crossover book The Phantom Tollbooth? This question was answered on Mar 10, 2016. View the Answer What is the main dog character called in Norton Juster's 1961 popular children's/adult-crossover book The Phantom Tollbooth? Student posted a question · Mar 10, 2016 at 5:49am Top Answer a) Tock b) Chapbooks c)... View the full answer {[ getNetScore(28240402) ]} What are the aesthetic differences between the two strands of modernism covered in the poetry unit? What kinds of historical and social events influenced art Recently Asked Questions 2 Literature experts found online! Average reply time is less than an hour Get Homework Help Why Join Course Hero? Course Hero has all the homework and study help you need to succeed! We’ve got course-specific notes, study guides, and practice tests along with expert tutors and customizable flashcards—available anywhere, anytime. - - Study Documents Find the best study resources around, tagged to your specific courses. Share your own to gain free Course Hero access or to earn money with our Marketplace. - Question & Answers Get one-on-one homework help from our expert tutors—available online 24/7. Ask your own questions or browse existing Q&A threads. Satisfaction guaranteed! - Flashcards Browse existing sets or create your own using our digital flashcard system. A simple yet effective studying tool to help you earn the grade that you want! |
In the early 1900s a thriller was instead more commonly referred to as what sort of book? | bb_7699 | shocker | Clarion Spring 2014 by Barton Court Grammar School (page 51) - issuu issuu Issuu on Google+ 51 16 Which pioneering American poet and story-teller wrote The Fall of the House of Usher and The Tell Tale Heart? 17 What were the respective family names of Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet? 18 Which Russian writer wrote the 1866 book Crime and Punishment? 19 "Reader, I married him," appears in the conclusion of what Charlotte Bronte novel? 20 The ancient Greek concept of the 'three unities' advocated that a literary work should use a single plotline, single location, and what other single aspect? 21 Who wrote Brighton Rock (1938) and Our Man in Havana (1958)? 22 "In my younger and more vulnerable years my father gave me some advice which I've been turning over in my mind ever since," is the start of which novel? 23 In the early 1900s a thriller was instead more commonly referred to as what sort of book? 24 Which novel begins "It is a truth universally acknowledged that a single man in possession of a good fortune must be in want of a wife..."? 25 Japanese author and playwright Yukio Mishima committed what extreme act in 1970 while campaigning for Japan to restore its nationalistic principles? 26 Jonathan Harker's Journal and Dr Seward's Diary feature in what famous 1897 novel? 27 What is the technical name for a fourteen-lined poem in rhymed iambic pentameters? 28 "Make then laugh; make them cry; make them wait..." was a personal maxim of which novelist? 29 What term for a short, usually witty, poem or saying derives from the Greek words 'write' and 'on'? 30 What was the original title of the book on which the film Schindler's List was based? Mark out of 30 ? Answers窶馬o peeking before you have finished! 1 Novella, 2 Lord Alfred Tennyson , 3 Lady Chatterley's Lover, 4 Anne Brontﾃｫ, 5 Beowulf, 6 Existentialism, 7 Farce or farcical , 8 Magazine, 9 Isaac Newton , 10 Renaissance, 11 Copyright, 12 Metre, 13 Seventeen, 14 A Clockwork Orange, 15 Frankenstein, 16 Edgar Allen Poe , 17 Montague and Capulet, 18 Fyodor Dostoevsky , 19 Jane Eyre , 20 Time , 21 Graham Greene, 22 The Great Gatsby , 23 Shocker , 24 Pride and Prejudice , 25 Suicide, 26 Dracula , 27 Sonnet, 28 Charles Dickens, 29 Epigram , 30 Schindler's Ark Barton Court Grammar School Follow publisher Unfollow publisher Be the first to know about new publications. |
The Butut is the monetary unit of which country? | bb_7729 | gambia | Bututs - definition of bututs by The Free Dictionary Bututs - definition of bututs by The Free Dictionary http://www.thefreedictionary.com/bututs Also found in: Thesaurus , Financial . bu·tut n. A Gambian unit of currency equal to 1/100 of the dalasi. [From Wolof bu-tuut, the small one : bu, the (b-, noun class marker + -u, marker of neutral, non-distal, non-proximal distance) + tuut, small.] butut (Currencies) a Gambian monetary unit worth one hundredth of a dalasi bu•tut a monetary unit of The Gambia, equal to 1/100 of the dalasi. ThesaurusAntonymsRelated WordsSynonymsLegend: Gambian monetary unit - monetary unit in Gambia dalasi - the basic unit of money in Gambia 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: Gambian monetary unit References in periodicals archive ? He explained that in 1996 the top executive struck a deal with the Royal Mint for millions of Gambian bututs. 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. Butut - definition of butut by The Free Dictionary Butut - definition of butut by The Free Dictionary http://www.thefreedictionary.com/butut Also found in: Thesaurus , Financial , Acronyms . bu·tut n. A Gambian unit of currency equal to 1/100 of the dalasi. [From Wolof bu-tuut, the small one : bu, the (b-, noun class marker + -u, marker of neutral, non-distal, non-proximal distance) + tuut, small.] butut (Currencies) a Gambian monetary unit worth one hundredth of a dalasi bu•tut a monetary unit of The Gambia, equal to 1/100 of the dalasi. ThesaurusAntonymsRelated WordsSynonymsLegend: Gambian monetary unit - monetary unit in Gambia dalasi - the basic unit of money in Gambia 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: Gambian monetary unit References in periodicals archive ? Tribunal chairman Mr John Parkin said he believed the firm had "overblown" its accusations against the technician, butut he said the tribunal's decision was that the firm had not acted unfairly in dismissing him. Copyright © 2003-2016 Farlex, Inc Disclaimer All content on this website, including dictionary, thesaurus, literature, geography, and other reference data is for informational purposes only. This information should not be considered complete, up to date, and is not intended to be used in place of a visit, consultation, or advice of a legal, medical, or any other professional. |
Which TV programme's theme tune was called Hit and Miss? | bb_7877 | juke box jury | John Barry 7 + 4 - Hit And Miss - 1960 45rpm - YouTube John Barry 7 + 4 - Hit And Miss - 1960 45rpm 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 Mar 26, 2009 Hosted by David 'Hello There' Jacobs, 'Juke Box Jury' was a fun TV panel show which ran from 1959 to 1967. Around six new releases were played on the jukebox and four celebs had a chance to voice whether they love or loathe it, giving it a 'hit' or a 'miss'. Magpies' Susan Stranks was comissioned each week to give a teenage opinion. I just about remember the Beatles on there and asked my Dad to save the sound on his tape recorder. The tape was soon chewed up by Tina, our savage Bull Terrier (b*tch!) Category |
What is an otter's home called? | bb_7916 | holt | Otter Habitat - Otter Facts and Information Otter Habitat Otter Habitat Otter Habitat and Distribution Otters are found on every single continent in the world except for Australia and Antarctica. They enjoy the freshwater but they are also known to live in the saltwater of the oceans as well. Other places you will find them lingering include around rivers, streams, and lakes. They tend to stick to the shallow waters so that they can easily reach land when they are ready to. You will find the Otter living in areas close to water. They make their home though on land that is called a holt. They live in regions where the water is extremely cold. Thanks to the design of the layers of hair on their bodies the skin is actually kept warm during this process. This is one of the reasons why Otters are believed to have been able to survive for millions of years. Sadly, it is also their fur that has led to humans destroying them. Otters prefer to live in bodies of water that are close to land offering them wetlands or the woods close by. They even love to live in swamp and marsh areas. They are able to stay well hidden in these types of environments which makes them less like to fall victim to a variety of predators on land. They also stay very close to the shore of the water so that they can avoid common water predators as well. They will make burrows in the land around the water. They are also found in dens that beavers may have left behind. Some of them like to make a nest from branches and twigs along the rocky edges. Others are found digging burrows in the sandy shores. Otters are very protective of their little habitat though that they have created on land. They don’t tend to be territorial though when they are in the water. To help mark their habitat on land they will purposely leave droppings behind. If you are in such an area and smell what appears to be fresh cut hay you will know what you are really smelling. However, it isn’t uncommon for them to travel great distances on land or through the water. Sea otter swimming in Resurrection Bay Alaska. They may go to them occasionally but always return to what is called their home range. This can be up to 10 square miles though depending on where they live and how many people are in their raft. It is also important to not confuse their home range with their territory. The actual territory that is distinctly their own and not belonging to their entire raft is very small. Some assume that Otters migrate due to these types of movements. However, that isn’t true due to the definition of migration that is used by experts. It is hard to get an exact number of Otters out there though due to them hiding on land and spending so much time in the water. Add in their frequently movements and that makes counting them more than once or at all a huge challenge. One way to learn if there may be Otters in the area is to survey the surroundings. In addition to the dens that are in the ground they may be stockpiling things. For example they may have gathered large mounds of dirt, gravel, sand, grass, and even mud. Not all of the habitats where Otters live though are a good environment for them. This is why there are concerns about their survival. For example many of them end up dying due to parasites found in the water. It is believed they come from a variety of fish that reside in those same waters. Categories What is an otter's home called? - Euask.com What is an otter's home called? 5 Created by awais, 436 days ago, 2476 views What is an otter's home called? √ Best Answer An otter's home is called HOLT. Upvote0 3 abcman 436 days ago An otter's den is called a holt or couch. Male otters are called dogs, females are called bitches, and their offspring are called pups. Upvote1 downvote0 You have to sign in to rate it. If you don't have an account, sign up now. |
What did Harry Beck design in 1931 and is still used in London today? | bb_7963 | map of london tube system | Business Quiz (Part 5) - Business Quiz Questions and Answers Business Quiz (Part 5) - Business Quiz Questions and Answers Last updated on 30 Sep, 2010 by Editor This is 5th part of the business quiz series of business questions and answers. These are all the business quiz questions added so far with answers. This business quiz is being provided to with an emphasis on the international business brands, taglines of multinational companies, airlines & different countries. It is a very nice collection of business quiz questions & answers. If you have more questions and answers to be added to this business quiz, then you are most welcome to share them in your comments. Business Quiz Questions and Answers (Part 5) Question: Which company built the WW2 Spitfire? Answer: Supermarine. The fighter pilots of Britain’s RAF won the Battle of Britain in 1940 by a narrow margin. The quality of their solidly built Hawker Hurricane and speedy Supermarine Spitfire interceptors was one vital factor. Question: It is made from thermo-plastic paper and the manilla hemp used to make rope, it is designed to withstand boiling water, what is it? Answer: A teabag Question: Two South American countries were members of OPEC (the organisation of petroleum exporting countries). Venezuela is still one. What was the other? Answer: Ecuador (they joined in 1973 and left in 1992). Question: What colour is the M on the Mcdonald’s logo? Answer: Yellow Question: Which popular children's toy originated as a weapon and was once known as the bandalore? Answer: Yo-Yo Question: What name is California's Santa Clara County, the heartland of the US Computer Industry, more commonly called? Answer: Silicon valley Question: Which two airlines have gone into partnership to become the largest airline in Europe? Answer: Air France and KLM Question: What was Mr. Ferrari's first name? Answer: Enzo Question: Which Airline owned the Plane that blew up over Lockerbie in 1988? Answer: Pan Am. On December 21 a terrorist bomb exploded in a Pan-Am aircraft flying from Frankfurt to New York, via London. Question: Yoshida Kogyo Kabushibibaisha or YKK for short appears on nearly every what? Answer: Zip Question: What is the name of the railway that was opened in 1901 and runs from Moscow to Vladisvostok? Answer: Trans-Siberian Railway Question: Which company owned the ill-fated Titanic? Answer: White Star line Question: Which car manufacture makes the engine for the Mclaren F1 team? Answer: Mercedes Benz Question: Which country does Red Stripe lager come from? Answer: Jamaica Question: Vespa and Lambretta are famous manufacturers of what? Answer: Scooters Question: Which formula one driver is the owner of the luxurious Columbus Hotel in Monaco? Answer: David Coulthard Question: Which vehicle did J C Bamford give his name to? Answer: JCB digger Question: What did Harry Beck design in 1931 which is still used in London today? Answer: The map of the London Tube system (the Underground) Question: Founded in Canada in 1971, and now with its headquarters in Amsterdam, what was the original aim of the environmental organization Greenpeace? Answer: To oppose U.S. nuclear testing in Alaska Question: Which cosmetics and perfume company was originally named The California Perfume Co? Answer: Avon Question: What make and model of car was John F Kennedy in when assassinated in 1963? Answer: Lincoln Continental |
The song Luck be a Lady features in which musical? | bb_8012 | guys and dolls | Guys and Dolls - Luck Be a Lady - YouTube Guys and Dolls - Luck Be a Lady Want to watch this again later? Sign in to add this video to a playlist. Need to report the video? Sign in to report inappropriate content. The interactive transcript could not be loaded. Loading... Rating is available when the video has been rented. This feature is not available right now. Please try again later. Uploaded on Mar 21, 2006 As per request, I'm putting 3 David Radford Video's up. Granted someone already put this one up, I added a little bit to the beginning because I found the "spelling of soul" to be funny. Category |
Which British comedian features in the video game Grand Theft Auto IV? | bb_8028 | ricky gervais | Ricky Gervais | GTA Wiki | Fandom powered by Wikia Wikipedia Ricky Dene Gervais (born 25 June 1961 in Reading, Berkshire, England) is a British former radio presenter, voice actor, comedian, producer, musician, actor, writer, and director who is best known as David Brent in The Office and Andy Millman in Extras, both shows that he wrote and directed. He voices himself in the Split Sides comedy club in Grand Theft Auto IV . During his many performances, Ricky will speak about war, obesity, cancer and AIDS. Gallery |
Loyola University is in which US city? | bb_8037 | chicago | Loyola University: Loyola University Chicago Loyola University Chicago News and Features More stories Diversity & Inclusion LOYOLA is consistently ranked among the top universities in the country. Below are some highlights from the 2017 rankings released by U.S. NEWS & WORLD REPORT. TOP 100 Ranking among more than 1,300 national universities More LOYOLA is consistently ranked among the top universities in the country. Below are some highlights from the 2017 rankings released by U.S. NEWS & WORLD REPORT. No. 47 In the “best value” category More LOYOLA is consistently ranked among the top universities in the country. Below are some highlights from the 2017 rankings released by U.S. NEWS & WORLD REPORT. No. 77 Loyola's Request for Information. Loyola University Chicago: College Admissions Loyola's Request for Information. Get Info To learn more about undergraduate education at Loyola University Chicago, please fill out the form below and we'll send you more information. Or, contact the Undergraduate Admission Office at 773.508.3075 or 800.262.2373. You can also e-mail us at admission@luc.edu . First Name * Departments: Academics: Loyola University Chicago Loyola University Chicago (M.A. and Ph.D. programs only; see " Education, School of " above for links to specific program information) Community Counseling |
What were the first names of English novelist H E Bates? | bb_8068 | herbert ernest | Herbert: Meaning Of Name Herbert | Nameberry.com Famous People Named Herbert Please add to or correct the information provided by other members of the Nameberry community. Herbert Clark Hoover, 31st U.S. president Herbert George "H.G." Wells, English novelist Herbert Ernest "H.E." Bates, English novelist Herbert Anthony Stevens IV aka Ab-Soul, American rapper Herbert Fröhlich, German-born British physicist (Horatio) Herbert Kitchener, 1st Earl Kitchener, British field marshal and WWI secretary of war Herbert von Karajan (born Heribert, Ritter von Karajan), Austrian conductor Herbert Spencer, English philosopher Herbert Henry Asquith, 1st Earl of Oxford and Asquith, British prime minister Herbert Alexander Simon, American political scientist Herbert Marcuse, German-American philosopher Herbert Louis Samuel, 1st Viscount Samuel, British home secretary, first British Jew to lead a political party Herbert Asbury, American journalist and crime writer Saint Herbert, French bishop of Marmoutier and archbishop of Tours Cancel Pop Culture References for the name Herbert Please add to or correct the information provided by other members of the Nameberry community. Herbert, warthog on animated series "64 Zoo Lane" Herbert Pocket, Pip's friend and companion in Dickens' "Great Expectations" Sir Herbert Subboys, old knight in John Marston's play "The Dutch Courtesan" (1605) Herbert Birdsfoot, "Sesame Street" Muppet Herbert, pederast character on TV's "Family Guy" Herbert Travilla, Elsie Dinsmore Travilla's son in Elsie Dinsmore series Herbert Garrison, teacher on TV's "South Park" "Herbert West: Reanimator," story, film and character by H.P. Lovecraft Herbert P. Bear, character from computer game Club Penguin Herbert Carrington, character in Elsie Dinsmore series Herbert Rippinghall, character in G. A. Henty's "Friends Though Divided" Herbert "Bertie" Pelham, 7th Marquess of Hexham, character on TV's "Downton Abbey" Cancel |
Passat, the Volkswagen car model, is German for a type of what? | bb_8136 | wind | Volkswagen Passat Auto Transport Volkswagen Passat Auto Transport Home Volkswagen Passat Auto Transport Vehicle Make/Model Specifications: Make: Volkswagen Model: Passat The Volkswagen Passat is a sedan, built by Volkswagen AG, that has been produced in various forms since 1973. It is situated between the Volkswagen Jetta and the Phaeton in the Volkswagen line-up. Currently it is produced in Volkswagen's plants in Emden, and Zwickau, Germany. The model is normally known as the Passat in the European and the North American markets, but it has been badged as a variety of other names including the Dasher, the Santana and the Quantum in various regions. In North America, the car was badged the Dasher, and the three-door hatchback model was released in North America for the 1974 model year. The Passat moniker is short for passatwind, which is the German word for "trade wind". Frankly, that is a very strange name for an automobile, but luckily, that has not hindered its success. Anyhow, while the first generation Passat was a compact car, the second generation did grow in size as many cars have done, and even the later Passats are mid-size cars. The Passat has consistently been one of Volkswagen's most important models, as it falls in the middle of the sedan market segment. It was vital to Volkswagen, as the sales of the aging Beetle were declining, and the larger air-cooled rear-engined models like the Volkswagen Type 3 and 411 and 412 which were based on older technology were also lacking in market presence. Following the Volkswagen Group's acquisition of Audi in 1964, Volkswagen was now able to utilize the engineering expertise of the new member of their family. Indeed, the first Passat was created directly from the Audi Fox and the two still today share the same platform. The new Passat has allowed Volkswagen the ability to compete more equally with its European rivals. The Passat seems to be holding its own quite well in the competitive market. << Back to Vehicle Index Copyright © 2017, AutoTransportDirect.com – License # MC 479342 |
P is the symbol for which chemical element? | bb_8150 | phosphorus | Chemical Elements.com - Phosphorus (P) Contains an "Introduction to Tungsten", among other things If you know of any other links for Phosphorus, please let me know Bentor, Yinon. Chemical Element.com - Phosphorus. <http://www.chemicalelements.com/elements/p.html>. For more information about citing online sources, please visit the MLA's Website . This page was created by Yinon Bentor. Use of this web site is restricted by this site's license agreement . Copyright © 1996-2012 Yinon Bentor. All Rights Reserved. Phosphorus»the essentials [WebElements Periodic Table] Element News Phosphorus: the essentials Phosphorus is commonly misspelled "phosphorous". It is an essential component of living systems and is found in nervous tissue, bones and cell protoplasm. Phosphorus exists in several allotropic forms including white (or yellow), red, and black (or violet). White phosphorus has two modifications. Ordinary phosphorus is a waxy white solid. When pure, it is colourless and transparent. It is insoluble in water, but soluble in carbon disulphide. It catches fire spontaneously in air, burning to P4O10, often misnamed as phosphorus pentoxide. When exposed to sunlight, or when heated in its own vapour to 250°C, it is converted to the red variety. This form does not ignite spontaneously and it is a little less dangerous than white phosphorus. The red modification is fairly stable and sublimes with a vapour pressure of 1 atmosphere at 417°C. This sample is from The Elements Collection , an attractive and safely packaged collection of the 92 naturally occurring elements that is available for sale. Phosphorus: historical information Phosphorus was discovered by Hennig Brand in 1669 at Germany. Origin of name : from the Greek word "phosphoros" meaning "bringer of light" (an ancient name for the planet Venus?). Phosphorus was discovered in 1669 by Hennig Brand, who prepared it from urine. Not less than 50-60 buckets per experiment in fact, each of which required more than a fortnight to complete. Sometime prior to the autumn of 1803, the Englishman John Dalton was able to explain the results of some of his studies by assuming that matter is composed of atoms and that all samples of any given compound consist of the same combination of these atoms. Dalton also noted that in series of compounds, the ratios of the masses of the second element that combine with a given weight of the first element can be reduced to small whole numbers (the law of multiple proportions). This was further evidence for atoms. Dalton's theory of atoms was published by Thomas Thomson in the 3rd edition of his System of Chemistry in 1807 and in a paper about strontium oxalates published in the Philosophical Transactions. Dalton published these ideas himself in the following year in the New System of Chemical Philosophy. The symbol used by Dalton for phosphorus is shown below. [See History of Chemistry, Sir Edward Thorpe, volume 1, Watts & Co, London, 1914.] Phosphorus around us Read more » Phosphorus is a key component of biological molecules such as DNA and RNA. Phosphorus is a component of bones, and teeth, and many other compounds required for life. Chronic poisoning of people working unprotected with white phosphorus leads to necrosis of the jaw ("phossy-jaw"). Phosphorus is never found as the free element but is widely distributed in many minerals. Phosphate rock, (apatite, impure calcium phosphate), is an important source of the element. Large deposits are found in Morocco, in Russia, and in the USA. Abundances for phosphorus in a number of different environments. More abundance data » Location |
Who illustrated Lewis Carroll's Alice's Adventures in Wonderland and Through the Looking Glass? | bb_8165 | john tenniel | Alice's Adventures in Wonderland & Through the Looking Glass: Illustrated: Lewis Carroll, Sir John Tenniel: 9781514380291: Amazon.com: Books By A Customer on February 22, 2001 Format: Hardcover I finally, and seemingly permanently, misplaced the 40 year old copy of 'The Annotated Alice' (which I had pilfered from my mother's bookshelf) for the last time. I can't go more than a month or two without it so I rushed to buy a new copy...just weeks before the more beautifully bound 'Definitive Edition' was published. No matter, now I have two (perhaps even three if the original turns up). My point is that this book contributed more to my understanding of logic and wordplay than several semesters of college philosophy classes. If you've read this far then I am probably preaching to the choir but 'Alice in Wonderland' can hardly be classified as a childrens' book, dispite Disney's attempts to do so. The concepts Lewis Carroll and Martin Gardner bring to this tale cover such areas as set theory, meta-language, Aristotelian logic, topography, game theory, several pre-Socratic logic paradoxes, and even quantum physics. Yet John Tenniel's original illustrations remain as an welcome tether to the original publication. Gardner does a wonderful job of bringing all the various aspects of these two stories together as he illuminates layer upon layer of meaning that might not be evident to an American audience or, for that matter, a 21st century one. My favorite gems are the French and German translations of The Jabberwocky. This book ranks in my top five favorite books of all time. Alice's Adventures in Wonderland. Through the Looking-Glass (Illustrated) : Lewis Carroll : 9781507541630 Alice's Adventures in Wonderland. Through the Looking-Glass (Illustrated) Paperback By (author) Lewis Carroll , Illustrated by Sir John Tenniel Share Lewis Carroll Through The Looking Glass | eBay Lewis Carroll Through The Looking Glass Previous owner's inscription inside, dated 1937. Internal Code: DJEB1022. Condition: 4 bids 11 watching LK X698 PL 1.13. THROUGH THE LOOKING GLASS by Lewis Carroll. Hardcover Book. The collection includes many first editions and topics include Native American culture, The Civil War, Movies and more! The... Buy It Now or Best Offer Beautiful illustrations and notes in the margins. One bent page. Writing on first blank page- see pics. Otherwise a lovely old edition. Buy It Now or Best Offer Good looking old volume, ready to be read as well as displayed. Solid binding and cover. Clean pages. Is not dated. $4.50 0 bids 1946 copy of Through the Looking Glass by Lewis Carroll, very worn copy, loose spine, 165 pages, Color Illustrated throughout book, Random House Publisher, Ships USA Only. Buy It Now Free Shipping Published from 1916 - 1924, made available a wide variety of classics by authors including Rudyard Kipling, Henry Wadsworth Longfellow, Lewis Carroll, Charles Dickens, William Shakespeare, Edgar Allan... or Best Offer Free Shipping Classic fantastical tale by Lewis Carroll written in the mid - late 1800s. Hard cover, 198 pages including illustrations. Stamped and gilded title on front cover. Published 1906 by H. M. Caldwell Co.,... 0 bids Free Shipping For consideration is a nice antique publication of "ALICE'S ADVENTURES in WONDERLAND and THROUGH the LOOKING GLASS" by LEWIS CARROLL. Complete in ONE VOLUME with illustrations by JOHN TENNIEL in black... $3.74 Buy It Now Please take a look at the pictures to see the exact item you will receive and its condition. $55.00 Buy It Now Beautiful unique illustrations not by Tenniel, but the Newell,who actually illustrated Alice to look a bit more like "Alice" with darker hair. Not very good condition, but if you are willing to have t... |
What was the basic monetary unit of Greece before the Euro? | bb_8238 | drachma | Greek monetary unit - definition of Greek monetary unit by The Free Dictionary Greek monetary unit - definition of Greek monetary unit by The Free Dictionary http://www.thefreedictionary.com/Greek+monetary+unit monetary unit - a unit of money Greek drachma , drachma - formerly the basic unit of money in Greece lepton - 100 lepta equal 1 drachma in Greece Want to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us , add a link to this page, or visit the webmaster's page for free fun content . Link to this page: Copyright © 2003-2017 Farlex, Inc Disclaimer All content on this website, including dictionary, thesaurus, literature, geography, and other reference data is for informational purposes only. This information should not be considered complete, up to date, and is not intended to be used in place of a visit, consultation, or advice of a legal, medical, or any other professional. |
What date of the year is Burns Night? | bb_8279 | 25th of january | When is Burns Night in 2017? When is Burns Night in 2017? The date of Burns Night in 2017 is on Wednesday, January 25th. What is Burns Night? The 25th of January is celebrated each year in Scotland and throughout Great Britain in commemoration of the birthday of Robert Burns. The national poet of Scotland was born in 1759 and his works are still celebrated today. From nostalgic songs like "Auld Lang Syne" and romantic poetry ("My Luve is Like a Red Red Rose") to touching works like "A Man's a Man for A' That", there's plenty of amazing poetry for fans to recite on Burn's Night. A traditional Burns supper features toasts, poetry readings, and traditional Scottish dishes such as haggis, neeps (turnips) and tatties (potatoes). Scottish Societies, Freemasons, expatriates from Scotland, and lovers of great poetry all throng together to raise a glass of good Scotch whiskey in memory of a formidable talent-and in honor of the haggis. The evening ends with lively dancing if the lassies are in attendance. 20 |
Who was appointed the first woman cabinet minister in the UK? | bb_8296 | margaret bondfield | Chard Museum Powered Flight First Woman Cabinet Minister Pioneers in Artifical Limbs Chards Pubs TimeTeam at Whitestaunton Manor The Birthplace of the First Woman Cabinet Minister Margaret Grace Bondfield was born in Chard, Somerset, in 1873. She went to school in the town but moved to Brighton in 1887 to be apprenticed to a Brighton draper. In 1894 she went to live with her brother Frank in London and again found work in a shop. Her experience of shop workers� working conditions led her to join the newly formed Shop Assistants� Union in which she was soon elected to the Union District Council. In 1896 she was asked to carry out an investigation into the pay and conditions of shop workers and her report, published in 1898, was used by reformers and eventually led to the 1904 Shops Act. In 1910 the Liberal Government asked her to serve as a member of its Advisory Committee on the Health Insurance Bill Her trades union activities grew and in 1923 Margaret Bondfield was elected first woman Chairman of the Trades Union Congress. In the same year she became one of the first women to enter the House of Commons when she was elected Labour MP for Northampton. When Ramsay McDonald became Prime Minister for a second time in 1929 he appointed Margaret as his new Minister of Labour. She thus became the first woman to gain a place in the British Cabinet. In the general election following the financial crisis of 1931, Margaret lost her Wallsend seat and never again sat in Parliament. Between 1939 and 1945 she was chairperson of the Women's Group on Public Welfare and spent much of the war years lecturing in the United States and Canada on behalf of the British government. After the war she retired to Tunbridge Wells and later lived in a small house in Sanderstead, Surrey, where she died in 1953. Margaret Grace Bondfield Godworthy House, High Street, Chard, Somerset, TA20 1QB. Tel: 01460 65091. Email: info@chardmuseum.co.uk - Website by Bloobottle Studio Accredited by Arts Council England No. 796. Registered Charity No. 270186 |
What is the basic monetary unit of Morocco? | bb_8332 | dirham | Moroccan monetary unit - definition of Moroccan monetary unit by The Free Dictionary Moroccan monetary unit - definition of Moroccan monetary unit by The Free Dictionary http://www.thefreedictionary.com/Moroccan+monetary+unit monetary unit - a unit of money Moroccan dirham , dirham - the basic unit of money in Morocco; equal to 100 centimes Want to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us , add a link to this page, or visit the webmaster's page for free fun content . Link to this page: Copyright © 2003-2017 Farlex, Inc Disclaimer All content on this website, including dictionary, thesaurus, literature, geography, and other reference data is for informational purposes only. This information should not be considered complete, up to date, and is not intended to be used in place of a visit, consultation, or advice of a legal, medical, or any other professional. What does Moroccan monetary unit mean? definition, meaning and pronunciation (Free English Language Dictionary) monetary unit (a unit of money) Hyponyms (each of the following is a kind of "Moroccan monetary unit"): dirham ; Moroccan dirham (the basic unit of money in Morocco; equal to 100 centimes) Learn English with... Proverbs of the week "It's better to have loved and lost than never to have loved at all." (English proverb) "Smart bird gets trapped in its beak." (Azerbaijani proverb) "The smarter you get the fewer words you'd say." (Arabic proverb) "Next to fire, straw isn't good." (Corsican proverb) Page delivered in 0.0389 seconds AudioEnglish Definitions... Just One Click Away! Now you can lookup any word in our dictionary, right from the search box in your browser! Click here to add the AudioEnglish.org dictionary to your list of search providers. dirhams (Moroccan monetary unit) - Memidex dictionary/thesaurus Oxford Dictionary: dirham the basic monetary unit of Morocco and the United Arab Emirates, equal to 100 centimes in Morocco and 100 fils in the United Arab Emirates. | a ... (26 of 80 words, 2 definitions, pronunciation) New World Dictionary: dirham the basic monetary unit of: Morocco ; the United Arab Emirates | a monetary unit of: Libya, equal to of a dinar ; Qatar, equal to of a riyal (28 of 35 words, 2 definitions, pronunciation) What does Moroccan dirham mean? definition and meaning (Free English Language Dictionary) Moroccan monetary unit (monetary unit in Morocco) Meronyms (parts of "Moroccan dirham"): centime (a fractional monetary unit of several countries: France and Algeria and Belgium and Burkina Faso and Burundi and Cameroon and Chad and the Congo and Gabon and Haiti and the Ivory Coast and Luxembourg and Mali and Morocco and Niger and Rwanda and Senegal and Switzerland and Togo) Learn English with... Proverbs of the week "Liquor before beer and you're in the clear. Beer before liquor and you'll never be sicker." (English proverb) "Desire of God and desire of man are two." (Breton proverb) "Fire is more bearable than disgrace." (Arabic proverb) "The one you love you punish." (Danish proverb) Related FAQs: |
Which famous comedy double-act partner made the first ever UK mobile phone call, New Year's Day, 1985? | bb_8410 | ernie wise | BBC NEWS | Technology | Mobiles rack up 20 years of use Mobiles rack up 20 years of use Comedian Ernie Wise makes the UK's first mobile phone call Mobile phones in the UK are celebrating their 20th anniversary this weekend. Britain's first mobile phone call was made across the Vodafone network on 1 January 1985 by veteran comedian Ernie Wise. In the 20 years since that day, mobile phones have become an integral part of modern life and now almost 90% of Britons own a handset. Mobiles have become so popular that many people use their handset as their only phone and rarely use a landline. Slow growth The first ever call over a portable phone was made in 1973 in New York but it took 10 years for the first commercial mobile service to be launched. The UK was not far behind the rest of the world in setting up networks in 1985 that let people make calls while they walked. The first call was made from St Katherine's dock to Vodafone's head office in Newbury which at the time was over a curry house. For the first nine days of 1985 Vodafone was the only firm with a mobile network in the UK. Then on 10 January Cellnet (now O2) launched its service. Mike Caudwell, spokesman for Vodafone, said that when phones were launched they were the size of a briefcase, cost about �2,000 and had a battery life of little more than 20 minutes. In 1986 phones were big, bulky and black "Despite that they were hugely popular in the mid-80s," he said. "They became a yuppy must-have and a status symbol among young wealthy business folk." This was also despite the fact that the phones used analogue radio signals to communicate which made them very easy to eavesdrop on. He said it took Vodafone almost nine years to rack up its first million customers but only 18 months to get the second million. "It's very easy to forget that in 1983 when we put the bid document in we were forecasting that the total market would be two million people," he said. "Cellnet was forecasting half that." Now Vodafone has 14m customers in the UK alone. Cellnet and Vodafone were the only mobile phone operators in the UK until 1993 when One2One (now T-Mobile) was launched. Orange had its UK launch in 1994. Both newcomers operated digital mobile networks and now all operators use this technology. The analogue spectrum for the old phones has been retired. Called Global System for Mobiles (GSM) this is now the most widely used phone technology on the planet and is used to help more than 1.2 billion people make calls. Mr Caudwell said the advent of digital technology also helped to introduce all those things, such as text messaging and roaming that have made mobiles so popular. |
What is the basic monetary unit in Vietnam? | bb_8466 | dong | Vietnamese monetary unit - definition of Vietnamese monetary unit by The Free Dictionary Vietnamese monetary unit - definition of Vietnamese monetary unit by The Free Dictionary http://www.thefreedictionary.com/Vietnamese+monetary+unit Related to Vietnamese monetary unit: Papuan monetary unit ThesaurusAntonymsRelated WordsSynonymsLegend: monetary unit - a unit of money dong - the basic unit of money in Vietnam hao - 10 hao equal 1 dong in Vietnam Want to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us , add a link to this page, or visit the webmaster's page for free fun content . Link to this page: Copyright © 2003-2017 Farlex, Inc Disclaimer All content on this website, including dictionary, thesaurus, literature, geography, and other reference data is for informational purposes only. This information should not be considered complete, up to date, and is not intended to be used in place of a visit, consultation, or advice of a legal, medical, or any other professional. Vietnam Currency & Money | Guide Vietnam Vietnam Money and Currency Currency Vietnam’s currency issued by the Vietnam State Bank is the Dong (VND). Vietnamese use both coins and paper notes. But as Vietnam is currently changing its money system, there exists parallel two different money systems (old and new) which can cause confusion. Coins include VND 5,000; 2,000; 1,000; 500 and 200. These values have paper note equivalences. The following values: VND 500,000; 200,000; 100,000; 50,000; 20,000; 10,000. exist both in the new polymer form and the old normal paper notes. Cheques with value as Vietnamese dong include: VND 1,000,000 and 500,000. Exchange rates In general, 1 USD is approximately 19500VND and 1 EUR approximates 26000VND You can exchange your money at the airport before leaving, or at banks and official exchange centers in Vietnam. It is strongly recommended that you do not exchange money in the black market. Method of payment Direct payment of cash is most popular in Vietnam. Small shops, restaurants and markets usually do not accept any other payment. Major credit cards (such as Visa, Master Charge and to some extent American Express) are increasingly being used, especially in big cities and tourist places, but only in restaurants, hotels or big shopping malls with a transactional fee (3%-5%). Traveler’s cheques are an easy method of carrying money around, and can be cashed at major banks (but not small banks in small towns). ATM machines For those hesitant to carry a large amount of cash around, ATMs (automatic teller machines) have become increasingly popular in Vietnam (mostly in cities) and have attracted many foreign visitors. Most banks offer this service and the registration for an account is simple and fast. All ATMs are locally interconnected. However, ATMs only give in VND. Banking hours The hours may differ from bank to bank. Generally banks open from Monday to Friday: 8:00 – 11:30 and 1:00 to 4:00. Some large banks also open through lunch or on Saturday mornings. Banks are closed on public holidays. Two tier pricing system In many places in Vietnam, foreigners and visitors still have to pay a much higher fee for entrance or services. However this system is slowly changing as prices are being standardized. Content by Phan Dieu Linh and Nguyen Vu Hanh Dung Related links: |
The introduction of what vegetable coincided with the coronation of the British monarch in 1902? | bb_8506 | king edward potato | Learn and talk about King Edward potato, Potato cultivars Original courtesy of Wikipedia: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/King_Edward_potato — Please support Wikipedia. This page uses Creative Commons Licensed content from Wikipedia . A portion of the proceeds from advertising on Digplanet goes to supporting Wikipedia. We're sorry, but there's no news about "King Edward potato" right now. Limit to books that you can completely read online Include partial books (book previews) Oops, we seem to be having trouble contacting Twitter Support Wikipedia A portion of the proceeds from advertising on Digplanet goes to supporting Wikipedia. Please add your support for Wikipedia! Searchlight Group Digplanet also receives support from Searchlight Group. Visit Searchlight Copyright © 2009-2016 Digparty. All rights reserved. |
Which computer game invented by Alexi Pajitnov celebrated its 25th anniversary in 2009? | bb_8532 | tetris | Google celebrates 25th anniversary of Tetris: Play Online tetris free game download and Google Tetris Logo | A Lifestyle Blog by Mommy Iris Google celebrates 25th anniversary of Tetris: Play Online tetris free game download and Google Tetris Logo June 6, 2009 By Mommy Iris 1 Comment June 6, 2009 — Google celebrated the 25th anniversary of Tetris today with this illustration on the Google home. Google Australia, China and some other places where it’s Saturday already are displaying a special logo doodle celebrating Tetris. The alt text reads “Celebrating 25 Years of The Tetris Effect – courtesy of Tetris Holding, LLC”, and the logo is linked to a search for tetris. I remember playing tetris when I was a child. I’m glad that tetris is already available online. Some people like to play tetris game online and some internet users like to download free tetris game. Happy 25th birthday Tetris. Trivia: One of the original makers of Tetris is now working at Google – Google Australia, specifically, on the Google Wave project The game was created by Alexey Pajitnov and first made available on the IBM computer. Tetris (Russian: Тетрис) is a puzzle video game originally designed and programmed by Alexey Pajitnov. It was created on June 6, 1984, while he was working for the Dorodnicyn Computing Centre of the Academy of Science of the USSR in Moscow. He derived its name from the Greek numerical prefix “tetra-“—as all of the game’s pieces (known as Tetrominoes) contain four segments—and tennis, Pajitnov’s favorite sport. (source Wikipedia) |
According to a ruling in 2009 by the UK Advertising Standards Authority what could women be shown to do in TV adverts before 11pm? | bb_8535 | orgasm | It's OK to orgasm before 11pm, rules Advertising Standards Authority | Media | The Guardian Close This article is 7 years old Women may orgasm on television before 11pm, or at least appear to do so, without causing widespread offence, according to a ruling by the Advertising Standards Authority . The case concerned an ad for a Durex female "pleasure gel", which featured a montage of women seemingly reaching climax to the Queen of the Night Aria from Mozart's Magic Flute. It was given a post-11pm restriction by the TV ad clearance body Clearcast, but ran on Channel 4 at 10.05pm, prompting a complaint to the ASA that it was "offensive and overly graphic". The ruling proves, says the ad industry, that the regulatory system will be effective in controlling any explicit ads when a ban on condom commercials before 9pm is waived. Debate has raged about the wisdom of relaxing TV advertising rules for condoms and abortion advice since proposals to do so were unveiled by the Broadcast Committee of Advertising Practice. Campaigning groups have argued that allowing condom ads pre-watershed, a move designed to curb the UK's rising teenage pregnancy rate, will "only serve to sexualise young people" . In the case of the campaign for Durex, the ad agency McCann Erickson, responding on behalf of its client, the condom-maker SSL International, said that the product was an "orgasm enhancing" gel for women and they realised that "there might be sensitivities surrounding how it could be advertised". The agency believed that the ad was unlikely to be seen by under-12s and that its "overall tone and visual style conformed to accepted norms and current standards of decency". Channel 4 said it ran the TV ad before the 11pm restriction because from "time to time" it deemed that ads should be run next to "appropriate programming" earlier in the evening. The Durex ad ran just before the film Venus in a "conscious scheduling decision". The ASA said that despite the ad being run earlier than Clearcast's scheduling advice it considered the TV ad was "unlikely to cause offence to viewers". "We considered that this ad was not overly graphic, contained no explicit material and was unlikely to cause offence, provided it was scheduled appropriately." • To contact the MediaGuardian news desk email editor@mediaguardian.co.uk or phone 020 3353 3857. For all other inquiries please call the main Guardian switchboard on 020 3353 2000. • If you are writing a comment for publication, please mark clearly "for publication". |
What famous sportsman starred in the 2009 film Looking for Eric? | bb_8552 | eric cantona | Eric Cantona - IMDb IMDb Actor | Producer | Director Eric Cantona is most known for his skill on the soccer field. Starring at Old Trafford, Manchester United's homeground, Cantona got the nickname "The King". The controversial striker has been praised as the one who brought back the trophies to one of the world's most famous soccer clubs. Cantona is well-known for being banned from playing soccer ... See full bio » Born: |
What band won best international album and group awards at the 2009 Brits? | bb_8562 | kings of leon | Duffy wins three Brits - TV.com Duffy wins three Brits 2comments Welsh soulstress Duffy was the big winner at last night's Brit awards, picking up three gongs in recognition of her debut album Rockferry. The star beat out competition from the likes of Grammy award-winning Adele to take home the prizes for Best British Breakthrough Act, Best British Female Artist and Best British Album. Rock band Coldplay fared rather less well, leaving the ceremony empty-handed despite having been nominated for four awards. Mercury Music prize winners Elbow beat Coldplay to the Best British Band award. Girls Aloud , meanwhile, performed on the night and scooped their first Brit for Best Single for The Promise. Upon collecting the gong the girls were visibly excited and band member Cheryl Cole exclaimed: "Thank you to everyone that voted--this is the cherry on the cake." American band Kings of Leon won two awards for Best International Group and Best International Album while Katy Perry was named Best International Female Solo Artist. Gavin and Stacey actors James Corden and Matthew Horne hosted the event at London's Earls Court alongside Kylie Minogue. During the evening the trio took to the stage with a comic version of Kylie's pop song 'Can't Get You out Of My Head'. Other performances on the night included U2, Lady GaGa and a collaboration between the Ting Tings and Estelle. Take That also performed their single The Greatest Day but their ex-band mate Robbie Williams was nowhere to be seen despite reports earlier this week that he'd be joining them on stage. |
What London attraction features on the 2009 commemorative British 50p coin? | bb_8578 | kew gardens | 210,000 * About This Design A design showing the pagoda encircled by a vine and accompanied by the dates "1759" and "2009", with the word "KEW" at the base of the pagoda. In 2009 the Royal Botanic Gardens at Kew marked its 250th anniversary as a botanical garden and The Royal Mint was proud to join in the celebrations with a splendid commemorative design. The reverse design, created by Christopher Le Brun RA, features the famous Chinese Pagoda at Kew with a decorative leafy climber twining in and around the tower. History Of The 50p In October 1969 the 50p joined the 5p (shilling) and 10p (florin) coins in circulation, leaving only the three copper coins to be introduced on 15 February 1971 to complete the new series of decimal coins. The design on the reverse of the 50p coin featured a symbol of Britannia that has appeared on our coinage since 1672. While this design may have been traditional, the shape of the new 50p coin, an equilateral curve heptagon, was revolutionary. This made it easily distinguishable from round coins both by feel and by sight, while its constant breadth allowed it to roll in vending machines. With the introduction of smaller 5p and 10p coins in 1990 and 1992 respectively, the 50p became the largest coin in circulation. In October 1994 the Government announced a further review of the United Kingdom coinage. The results revealed a requirement for a smaller 50p coin, which was duly introduced on 1 September 1997. Since its issue, the 50p has been used on several occasions to celebrate important events, each being commemorated on a new reverse design. The 50p is legal tender for amounts up to £10. Kew Gardens coin original drawing Newsletter Join our mailing list to receive regular updates about new coins, special offers and general news Need a little help finding what you want? About Us |
Which celebrity fronted the successful campaign to grant UK residency rights to Gurkha soldiers? | bb_8592 | joanna lumley | Gurkhas get British settlement rights Email a friend BRITAIN has announced a climbdown over settlement rights for Gurkha veterans, saying all of the Nepalese fighters who have served at least four years can apply to live here. The amended settlement guidelines, announced by Home Secretary Jacqui Smith in the House of Commons, were greeted by an explosion of applause and victory cries by Gurkhas and campaigners gathered outside Parliament. Gordon Brown has "made a brave decision on behalf of the bravest of the brave," said Indian-born actress Joanna Lumley, who spearheaded the fight against residency restrictions on Gurkhas who retired before 1997. "This will be received in Nepal today with the greatest joy and gratitude," she added, standing in front of Gurkha veterans in wheelchairs wearing their service medals awarded by the British army. Under the outgoing rules, Britain would only grant residency rights to 4300 ex-Gurkhas, falling short of demands that they be granted to all 36,000 Nepalese ex-soldiers who served with the British army before 1997. But announcing the new policy, Ms Smith told lawmakers: "All former Gurkhas who retired before 1997 and who have served more than four years will now be eligible to apply for settlement in the UK. "On the basis of the figure of 10,000 to 15,000 main applicants that has been suggested by Gurkha representatives, I expect to be able to welcome these applicants and their families over the course of the next two years. "I'm making resources available... to do this and I'm making it clear there should be no time limit on these applications." The Government was forced to change its stance after it suffered a defeat on the issue in a Commons vote last month. Ms Smith said that after the defeat, ministers had undertaken to "respect the will of the House" and drawn up the new rules. She reiterated that Gurkhas who retired after 1997 - when their base was moved from Hong Kong following the territory's handover from Britain to China - already had the right to settle here and more than 6000 had done so. Britain's border authorities have been instructed to process 1400 outstanding applications from former Gurkhas "as a matter of urgency by June 11," she added. Successful applicants would be entitled to bring with them their spouses and dependent children under 18. An emotional Lumley said: "It is one of the happiest days of my life. This is a landmark day we will never forget." She said she remained a "daughter of the regiment" because her late father had fought with the Gurkhas. The star of the cult TV comedy Absolutely Fabulous has led the campaign, which has also been backed by the opposition Conservatives and Liberal Democrats. |
The tragic videoed killing of Neda Agha-Soltan became iconic following what city's demonstrations? | bb_8596 | tehran | Five of the eight British embassy staff seized in Iran released | Daily Mail Online Enlarge A protester holds placards during yesterday's Tehran protest It was the first sign of a softening of the rhetoric towards London by Tehran's hardline regime which has described Britain as being the 'most evil' of Western countries and claimed they helped orchestrate the worst demonstrations in the Islamic Republic's 30-year history. There is concern over the fate of the four embassy local staff still held with Foreign Secretary David Miliband insisting : 'These are hard-working diplomatic staff. 'The idea that the British Embassy is somehow behind the demonstrations and protests that have been taking place in Tehran in recent weeks is wholly without foundation.' Enlarge A sign is held as Iranian-Americans and supporters march to protest what they say are crimes against humanity and democracy Intelligence Minister Gholam Hossein Mohseini Ejehi has claimed he had videotape showing some of the employees mingling with protesters, and said the fate of those who remain in custody now rests with the court system in a country where supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei's word is law. On Sunday, more than 3,000 gathered in Tehran in the biggest protest for four days but they were confronted by a heavy security presence with police using tear gas and clubs to break up the crowd. Witnesses said some demonstrators suffered broken bones and claimed an elderly woman was beaten, prompting a screaming match with young demonstrators who then fought back. Enlarge Anger: Protesters outside the British embassy in Tehran where eight workers are said to have been arrested for stoking unrest Iran's top legislative body, the Guardian Council, yesterday began a partial recount of ballot papers from the election, which opposition leaders say was 'rigged.' In a sign that the process would not put into question Mr Ahmadinejad's victory, Iran's official news agency said recounting so far in one Tehran district gave him more votes than in the June 12 poll. Witnesses reported an increased police presence in some Tehran squares ahead of the expected announcement of the recount outcome. One witness said dozens of riot police vehicles were driving towards southern Tehran. Pro-reform cleric Mehdi Karoubi, fourth in the official count, reiterated his call for the vote to be annulled in a letter to the Council, which is recounting a random 10 per cent of the votes. 'The election's annulment is the only way to regain the people's trust,' said Mr Karoubi, in a position shared with defeated candidate Mirhossein Mousavi, who met on Sunday with a committee of the Council in a bid to resolve a political crisis that has exposed rifts in Iran's ruling establishment. Embattled: Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad visits a construction project in north Tehran Enlarge Detained: Iran is said to have detained eight local workers from the British embassy in a sign of a hardening stance against the West Meanwhile, Mr Ahmadinejad asked a top judge yesterday to investigate the killing of Neda Agha Soltan, who became an icon of Iran's ragtag opposition after gruesome video of her bleeding to death on a Tehran street was circulated worldwide. Ahmadinejad's website said Soltan was killed by 'unknown agents and in a suspicious' way, convincing him that 'enemies of the nation' were responsible. The regime has implicated protesters and even foreign intelligence agents in Soltan's death. But an Iranian doctor who said he tried to save her told the BBC last week she was apparently shot by a member of the volunteer Basij militia. Protesters spotted an armed member of the militia on a motorcycle, and stopped and disarmed him, Dr. Arash Hejazi said. |
What country was judged in 2009 by the Economist Intelligence Unit to be the safest in the world? | bb_8603 | new zealand | The World’s Safest and Most Dangerous Countries in 2009 Named - ArtMatters.Info Home Travel The World’s Safest and Most Dangerous Countries in 2009 Named The World’s Safest and Most Dangerous Countries in 2009 Named Posted By: ArtMattersInfo on: Published June 22, 2009 New Zealand is the safest destination on earth while Somalia is the most dangerous.TOURISM-REVIEW.COM reports. According to the Institute for Economics and Peace in cooperation with the Economist Intelligence Unit’s Global Peace Index for 2009 report about peace in 144 countries, the ten world’s safest countries are 1. New Zealand, 2. Denmark, 3. Norway, 4. Iceland, 5. Austria, 6. Sweden, 7. Japan, 8. Canada, 9. Finland, and 9. Slovenia. Iceland, that was declared the safest county in 2008, was in 2009 edged out by New Zealand (it was ranked 4th in 2008) mainly because of the former’s economy that has suffered a severe hit from the global financial crisis. The ten least safe countries, according to another report by Forbes magazine, are 1. Somalia, 2. Afghanistan, 3. Iraq, 4. Democratic Republic of Congo, 5. Pakistan, 6. Gaza Strip, 7. Sri Lanka, 8. Yemen, 9. Sudan, and 10. Zimbabwe. RELATED: Rio+20: World Travel & Tourism Council Urges Industry to Work Together for a Green Future As in 2008, the USA did not rank very well. It ended up as 83rd which is, however, an improvement in comparison with the previous year (going up from 97th position). Among the factors that cause the bad rankings for the USA is for example the ease of access to weapons, foreign wars or the number of imprisoned people. Peace is not only good for civilians but it is vital for many kinds of business. Lack of peace causes significant economic losses. “Thanks” to the global economic crisis, our world has become a less peaceful place, at least according to the GPI. The countries were judged by 23 indicators like arms exports, number of jailed people, wars or degree of democracy. Based on the criteria the Global Peace Index was created. The index provides measurable data that might be important to business people as well as for countries’ governments. RELATED: Kenya Airways Flies to Blantyre, Malawi The list of the most dangerous countries was created from data provided by iJet Intelligent Risk Systems and by Control Risks. Various indicators were used to determine the ranking. Crime rate, police protection, civil unrest, terrorism risk, kidnapping threat and geopolitical stability were among the assessed factors. Nevertheless, this does not mean that destinations considered to be super safe do not belong to the danger league. A perfect example is Canada, the North American paradise for standard of living, yet littered with danger. Racoons and bats freely transmit rabies, bush and forest fires are commonplace, British Colombia is an active earthquake zone and its neighbour Alberta is also famous for deadly avalanches. Furthermore, Canada’s 401 highway is one of the deadliest stretches of road on the planet and murders and firearm crimes are more common in big cities such as Toronto than the Canadians let on. email |
Which film won the 2009 Bafta for best special visual effects? | bb_8655 | curious case of benjamin button | Film Awards in 2009: Winners Announced | BAFTA Home Media Centre Press releases Film Awards in 2009: Winners Announced Film Awards in 2009: Winners Announced Share 8 February 2009 BAFTA / Richard Kendal The winners of the Orange British Academy Film Awards in 2009 have been announced at a ceremony in the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden. SLUMDOG MILLIONAIRE WINS 7 BAFTA AWARDS INCLUDING BEST FILM THE CURIOUS CASE OF BENJAMIN BUTTON WINS 3 AWARDS KATE WINSLETT WINS FOR THE READER MICKEY ROURKE WINS FOR THE WRESTLER Slumdog Millionaire was named Best Film at tonight’s Orange British Academy Film Awards, held at London’s Royal Opera House. The film also won six other awards: Director for Danny Boyle, Adapted Screenplay, Music, Cinematography, Editing and Sound. The Curious Case of Benjamin Button won three BAFTAs; for Production Design, Make Up & Hair and Special Visual Effects. Kate Winslet was awarded the BAFTA for Leading Actress for The Reader. The Supporting Actress BAFTA went to Penélope Cruz for her role in Vicky Cristina Barcelona. Mickey Rourke won the Leading Actor award for The Wrestler and the Supporting Actor award was presented posthumously to Heath Ledger for The Dark Knight. In a very good night for British film, In Bruges won the BAFTA for Original Screenplay and The Duchess won the BAFTA for Costume Design. Director/writer Steve McQueen received The Carl Foreman Award for Special Achievement by a British Director, Writer or Producer for their First Feature Film for Hunger. The BAFTA for Outstanding British Film went to the documentary Man on Wire. I’ve Loved You So Long took away the Film Not in the English Language BAFTA and the award for Animated Film went to Wall•E. Wallace & Gromit: A Matter of Loaf and Death won the Short Animation award and the Short Film award was presented to September. Two awards were announced earlier this week: the Academy Fellowship was awarded to Terry Gilliam and the award for Outstanding Contribution to British Cinema was presented to Pinewood and Shepperton Studios. The Orange Rising Star Award was presented to Noel Clarke, director and star of Adulthood. This award recognises an international actor or actress who has demonstrated exceptional talent and has begun to be recognised as a film star in the making. This award, now in its fourth year, was created in honour of Mary Selway, the highly respected casting director, who died in 2004. 8 February 2009 |
Which bankrupt UK construction firm was scrutinised in 2009 for having an £11m ruby on its balance sheet? | bb_8677 | wrekin | Perplexing Tale Of A Bankrupt Construction Firm... - House prices and the economy - House Price Crash forum House prices and the economy Not recommended on shared computers Sign in anonymously Yes. A missing ruby. Has the world gone officially mad now? What is even more amazing is that we all have a little interest in its whereabouts. Wrekin creditors hunt for £11m ‘ruby’ By Jonathan Guthrie, Enterprise Editor Published: March 13 2009 20:55 | Last updated: March 13 2009 20:55 An ordinary tale of business collapse has taken an extraordinary turn with the revelation that a medium-sized Shropshire construction business was the purported owner of an £11m ruby called “The Gem of Tanzania”. When Wrekin Construction went into administration this week, directors lambasted the company’s bank, Royal Bank of Scotland, which is majority-owned by the government. What has now come to light is a jaw-dropping note to the 2007 accounts of the civil engineer. This reported that Wrekin bought the ruby from shareholder Tamar Group for a “fair value” of £11m paid in interest-bearing preference shares. The transaction revived Wrekin’s parlous balance sheet, making it easier to stay in business. The ruby would be one of the most valuable gems on the planet. Ernst & Young, the administrators of Wrekin, would therefore like to know where it is. So would Wrekin’s 80 creditors. Because these include RBS, every taxpayer in the country has a small indirect interest. It is not known whether RBS’s decision to grant a £4.25m overdraft facility was influenced by the borrower’s ownership of the gem. The assets of builders rarely extend beyond hard hats and pneumatic drills. Christie’s said the highest recorded price paid for a ruby was $3.6m (£2.6m) in 2006. Key directors of Wrekin were unavailable for comment on Friday. Their PR man had resigned in protest at not being paid. David Unwin Jnr, managing director of Tamar Group, was available instead. He is the son of David Unwin Snr, ultimate owner of both Wrekin and Tamar. When asked “Where is the ruby?” he replied “no comment”, as he did to the inquiry “Does this ruby really exist?” Note 13 of Wrekin’s 2007 accounts states: “The fair value of the ruby gemstone was determined by a professional valuer at the Instituto Gemmologico Italiano (sic) based in Valenza, Italy, on 31 August 2007.” Loridana Prosperi, a gemmologist at the head office of the Istituto Gemmologico Italiano in Milan, said: “That is impossible, because we were on holiday on August 31 2007.” She said IGI never assesses the price of gemstones, only the quality – and the Valenza office does not even do that. Ms Prosperi said an £11m ruby would be equivalent to “The Black Prince”, a jewel the size of a chicken’s egg in the Queen’s crown. She said she would like to get a look at “The Gem of Tanzania”. She is not the only one. Copyright The Financial Times Limited 2009 Edited |
A large statue of Apollo was discovered at a Unesco Heritage site in which country? | bb_8729 | turkey | September 8 A colossal statue of Apollo is discovered at a - BUS - 208 View Full Document September 8 A colossal statue of Apollo is discovered at a UNESCO World Heritage Site at Hierapolis, Turkey. Sudanese journalist Lubna al-Hussein is freed from one day in jail after being prosecuted for wearing trousers – the fine was paid by the Journalist Union. September 9 This preview has intentionally blurred sections. Sign up to view the full version. View Full Document US Representative Joe Wilson (R-SC) interrupts President Barack Obama's health care speech to the Congress with an audible shout of "You lie!" "Beatles Day" is celebrated worldwide as remastered versions of The Beatles' albums are released, as well as The Beatles: Rock Band. September 10 British Prime Minister Gordon Brown apologises for the post-war treatment of celebrated WWII code- breaker Alan Turing, who was chemically castrated for having homosexual relations. Libyan leader Muammar al-Gaddafi says he will demand a permanent place in the United Nations Security Council for Africa and compensation worth 777 trillion dollars for years of colonialism in New York later this month. September 11 Zimbabwe's President Robert Mugabe condemns "bloody whites" for meddling in his country's affairs, specifically perceived British and American interference. The oldest person in the world, Gertrude Baines, dies in Los Angeles aged 115. Venezuelan President Hugo Chávez announces the discovery of a vast gas field off the coast of his country, one of the world's largest finds. September 12 Ireland's Taoiseach Brian Cowen denies Libertas founder Declan Ganley's claim that the second Irish referendum on the Treaty of Lisbon is "profoundly undemocratic". In rugby union, South Africa defeat New Zealand 32-29 to win the 2009 Tri Nations Series. September 13 Kim Clijsters of Belgium defeats Caroline Wozniacki of Denmark to win the 2009 US Open Women's Singles. Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva heavily criticises the "rich countries", the G8 and other international bodies over the global economic crisis. Two of the so-called Bermuda Triangle's most mysterious disappearances in the late 1940s may have been solved. September 14 Legislators in Aceh province in Indonesia pass a new law on stoning to death and other severe sentences for adultery, homosexuality and premarital sex. China lodges a complaint with the World Trade Organization over the United States' decision to impose import duties on Chinese-made tires. In tennis, Juan Martín del Potro defeats Roger Federer at the U.S. Open. American actor Patrick Swayze dies at age 57, after suffering from pancreatic cancer for more than 1 year. September 15 Federal Reserve Chairman Ben S. Bernanke says the worst U.S. recession since the 1930s has likely ended, while warning that growth may not be strong enough to quickly reduce the unemployment rate. Russian President Dmitry Medvedev accuses the United States of "blocking" Russia's accession to the World This is the end of the preview. Sign up to access the rest of the document. TERM Dreams and nightmares. We were plunged in to darkness. Screams pierced my ears. The d 22505330-Titanic-Nostalgia |
The Netherlands won the 2009 junior version of which international entertainment competition? | bb_8781 | eurovision song contest | Eurovision Song Contest 20:15 Germany Eurovision Song Contest - Unser Song 2017 National Final 11 Estonia Eesti Laul 2017 Semi-Final 11 Ukraine Ukrainian National Selection 2017 Semi-Final 11 Hungary A Dal 2017 Semi-Final 11 Poland Polish National Final National Final 11 Italy San Remo 2017 National Final 11 20:00 Sweden Melodifestivalen 2017 Semi-Final 12 |
Which organisation retains copyright ownership of the laws of cricket? | bb_8873 | mcc | Laws Laws Laws Laws MCC has been the owner of the Laws of Cricket since the 18th century and continues to be a robust law-maker and guardian of the Spirit of Cricket today. The current, up-to-date Laws can be browsed, searched and read on the right-hand side of this page. Share this page LBW | The Laws of Cricket with Stephen Fry - YouTube LBW | The Laws of Cricket with Stephen Fry 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 Oct 1, 2013 What exactly is Leg Before Wicket? Follow our handy check-list to master one of cricket's more complex Laws. This animated series has been produced as a helpful guide to clarify the Laws of Cricket by MCC. MCC has been the owner of the Laws of Cricket since the 18th century and continues to be a robust law-maker and guardian of the Spirit of Cricket today. The current, up-to-date Laws can be found at http://www.lords.org/mcc/laws-of-cric... Subscribe to Lord's: http://www.youtube.com/user/LordsCric... If you have any concerns about the contents of this video please refer to our Notice and Takedown policy. Laws of Cricket animations Laws of Cricket animations Laws of Cricket animations Laws of Cricket animations In October 2013, MCC released a first set of animations aimed to help young players, novices and casual fans develop a greater understanding of the Laws of Cricket. The animations, which have been released in English, Hindi and Urdu, focus on five of the more complex and misunderstood aspects of the Laws – including LBW and running out the non-striker. It is the first time that the Club has portrayed the Laws in this way. The actor, broadcaster and writer Stephen Fry, a well known cricket enthusiast and occasional umpire, brings his authoritative voice to the English narration, with Emmerdale actor Bhasker Patel and former Pakistan batsman Rameez Raja providing the oral wisdom to the Hindi and Urdu versions respectively. They are aided in their teaching endeavours by ‘Tommy’, an animated young cricketer who learns from the Law simulations – which take place on a blackboard. The animations can be viewed on YouTube or in all three languages on this site - English , Hindi and Urdu . Share this page |
Used by ancient Greeks and Romans what is a pelta? | bb_8959 | shield | A Dictionary of Greek and Roman Antiquities (1890), PA´CTIO, PELTA Current location in this text. Enter a Perseus citation to go to another section or work. Full search options are on the right side and top of the page. PELTA PELTA ( πέλτη ), a small shield. Iphicrates, observing that the ancient CLIPEUS was cumbrous and inconvenient, introduced among the Greeks a much smaller and lighter shield, from which those who bore it took the name of peltastae [ EXERCITUS Vol. I. p. 776]. It consisted principally of a frame of wood or wickerwork ( Xen. Anab. 2.1 , § 6), covered with skin or leather, without the metallic rim. [ ANTYX ]. (Timaeus, Lex. Plat. s. v.) Light and small shields of a great variety of shapes were used by numerous nations before the adoption of them by the Greeks. The round target or cetra was a species of the pelta, and was used especially by the people of Spain and Mauretania. [ CETRA ] The pelta is also said to have been quadrangular (Schol. in Thuc. 2.29 ). A light shield of similar construction was part of the national armour of Thrace ( Thuc. 2.29 ; Eurip. Aloes . 498, Rhes. 410; Max. Tyr. Diss. 19.1, 23.2) and of various parts of Asia, and was on this account attributed to the Amazons, in whose hands it appears on the works of ancient art sometimes elliptic, as in the bronzes of Siris (woodcut, p. 79), and at other times variously sinuated on the margin, but most commonly [p. 2.364]with a semicircular indentation on one side ( “lunatis peltis,” Verg. A. 1.490 , 11.663 ). Varro, L. L. 7.43, compares this to the ancile . [ SALII ] A vase fragment in the Peltae, from a vase in the British Museum. British Museum (No. E 793) shows clearly the form and construction of the lunata pelta ; two Persians exhibit the two sides of the shield. |
Who won the 2009 German Formula One Grand Prix? | bb_9078 | mark webber | Mark Webber wins 2009 German Formula One Grand Prix - Wikinews, the free news source Mark Webber wins 2009 German Formula One Grand Prix From Wikinews, the free news source you can write! Image: phstop . Mark Webber gained his maiden Formula 1 win today at the German Grand Prix, after 130 races. His Red Bull teammate Sebastian Vettel came in second, with Ferrari's Felipe Massa third. Reigning champion Lewis Hamilton came last. Thank you to everyone who helped me here. —Mark Webber Webber started from pole position, but touched Rubens Barrichello at the beginning after a slow start. He received a drive through penalty for this offence, which he served at the end of his fourteenth lap. This enabled him to join back in to the race in first place. Jenson Button remains first in the championship with 68 points, with Vettel and Webber overtaking Barrichello, taking second and third respectively. After the win, Webber said "I lost Rubens off the start, I thought he had gone to the left but he went right and I banged into him. I had a drive-through and my engineer kept me calm. It was a difficult winter, Sebastian showed in winter testing what the car could do, so I kept my motivation high and I was hurting a lot. The team had patience with me, everyone in Australia and a few people who doubted me too so hello to them as well. So thank you to everyone who helped me here." Have an opinion on this story? Share it! Sources |
A monorchid has one what? | bb_9151 | testicle | Monorchid | Define Monorchid at Dictionary.com monorchid having or appearing to have only one testis. noun 1820-30; New Latin monorchis (erroneous plural monorchides), equivalent to mon- + orchid- (< Greek orchid-; see orchid ) Dictionary.com Unabridged British Dictionary definitions for monorchid Expand an animal or person with only one testicle 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 Monorchid - definition of monorchid by The Free Dictionary Monorchid - definition of monorchid by The Free Dictionary http://www.thefreedictionary.com/monorchid (Veterinary Science) having only one testicle n (Medicine) an animal or person with only one testicle mo•nor•chid 1. having or appearing to have only one testis. n. 2. a monorchid individual. [1820-30; < New Latin, equiv. to mon- + orchid- (< Greek orchid-; see orchid )] 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: Investigating the parasitism of Southern California bean clams (Donax gouldii) by the trematode Postmonorchis donacis The trouble was, he turned out to be a monorchid and not a cryptorchid [one testicle only, not one testicle visible and the other hidden] but the vets didn't know that, so they opened him right up because they couldn't find anything. Monorchid | definition of monorchid by Medical dictionary Monorchid | definition of monorchid by Medical dictionary http://medical-dictionary.thefreedictionary.com/monorchid 1. having only one testis in the scrotum. 2. a male having only one testis in the scrotum. mon·or·chid·ic 1. Having only one testis. 2. Having apparently only one testis, the other being undescended. monorchid /mon·or·chid/ (mon-or´kid) 1. pertaining to or characterized by monorchism . 2. an individual with monorchism . monorchid a male who has monorchism. monorchid adjective Referring to or having one testis. mon·or·chid·ic 1. Having only one testis. 2. Having only one testis evident, the other being absent or undescended. monorchid an animal having only one testis in the scrotum. Want to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us , add a link to this page, or visit the webmaster's page for free fun content . Link to this page: Copyright © 2003-2017 Farlex, Inc Disclaimer All content on this website, including dictionary, thesaurus, literature, geography, and other reference data is for informational purposes only. This information should not be considered complete, up to date, and is not intended to be used in place of a visit, consultation, or advice of a legal, medical, or any other professional. |
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Who was the first driver to be knighted for his services to motor sport? | bb_9195 | jack brabham | Brabham | A Racing Dynasty A racing dynasty Store A Racing Dynasty The Brabham name has been synonymous in world-class motorsport for over 60 years. Triple Formula 1 World Champion (1959, 1960 and 1966), Sir Jack Brabham is one of the most accomplished drivers and team owners in the history of the sport. The legacy has continued with all three of Jack’s sons – Geoff, Gary and David – achieving their own global success, while a third generation of Brabhams are moving through the ranks as Jack’s grandsons – Matthew and Sam – start to build their own notable racing careers... More Project Brabham Create history and become an integral part of Brabham Racing through the unique Brabham-Digital online motorsport experience. |
The original Greek meaning of the word Hippodrome was what? | bb_9288 | horse race | hippodrome - definition of hippodrome in English | Oxford Dictionaries Definition of hippodrome in English: hippodrome 1[as name] A theatre or concert hall: ‘the Birmingham Hippodrome’ More example sentences ‘No horse races took place at the Palermo hippodrome in the City of Buenos Aires on August 24 and 25.’ ‘The team has already run an F1 car around the Circus Maximus in Rome, and the historic Sultanahmet hippodrome in Istanbul's city centre.’ Synonyms 2(in ancient Greece or Rome) a stadium for chariot or horse races. Example sentences ‘The most popular entertainments were the theater, frequently denounced by the clergy for nudity and immorality, and the races at the hippodrome.’ ‘About two miles away and once connected by an ancient colonnaded paved road is the largest existing Roman hippodrome found in the world.’ ‘Part of it was thrown into the hippodrome of the town, together with the Chakraswamin, an idol of bronze brought from Thanesar.’ ‘Both these treaties are shown on the base of the obelisk of Theodosius, erected in the hippodrome at Constantinople in 390, as triumphs of Roman arms.’ ‘We've studied the foundations of temples, hippodromes and harbours and our task was to rebuild them from the ruins using the latest technology.’ ‘But as in the conflicts between Blue and Green factions of the Byzantine hippodrome, minor affective preferences can have major political consequences.’ ‘Many of Herod's structures are well preserved - the palace, aqueduct, hippodrome, and the amphitheater.’ ‘Chariot races staged in the hippodrome - always a crowd-pleaser - opened the games.’ ‘The historic heart of Istanbul will welcome a parade of historic racing cars on the route of the ancient hippodrome.’ Synonyms Hippodrome | Define Hippodrome at Dictionary.com hippodrome an arena or structure for equestrian and other spectacles. 2. (in ancient Greece and Rome) an oval track for horse races and chariot races. Origin of hippodrome 1540-50; < Latin hippodromos < Greek hippódromos, equivalent to hippo- hippo- + drómos -drome Related forms [hip-uh-drom-ik] /ˌhɪp əˈdrɒm ɪk/ (Show IPA), adjective Dictionary.com Unabridged Examples from the Web for hippodrome Expand Historical Examples They darted off with the speed of a Grecian hippodrome, when they imitated the gait of almost every untrained quadruped. The Bill-Toppers Andre Castaigne But we live upon former triumphs, and the hippodrome dare no longer produce old-fashioned effects from its storehouses. Acrobats and Mountebanks Hugues Le Roux That dishes the waterspouts at the hippodrome, the avalanches, everything! The Bill-Toppers Andre Castaigne And, as he sat musing, the vision of the hippodrome as he had last seen it rose clearly before him. He had seen Marceline at the hippodrome on one memorable occasion. What's-His-Name George Barr McCutcheon British Dictionary definitions for hippodrome Expand a music hall, variety theatre, or circus 2. (in ancient Greece or Rome) an open-air course for horse and chariot races Word Origin C16: from Latin hippodromos, from Greek hippos horse + dromos a race 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 hippodrome Expand n. 1580s, from French hippodrome, from Latin hippodromos "race course," from Greek hippodromos "chariot road, race course for chariots," from hippos "horse" (see equine ) + dromos "course" (see dromedary ). In modern use for "circus performance place," and thus extended to "large theater for stage shows." Online Etymology Dictionary, © 2010 Douglas Harper |
A 'Coney Island whitefish' is slang for a what? | bb_9323 | discarded condom | Coney island whitefish | Define Coney island whitefish at Dictionary.com coney island whitefish Slang definitions & phrases for coney island whitefish Expand noun phrase A discarded condom, esp a floating one; manhattan eel (1930s+) The Dictionary of American Slang, Fourth Edition by Barbara Ann Kipfer, PhD. and Robert L. Chapman, Ph.D. Copyright (C) 2007 by HarperCollins Publishers. |
What word for a wild or half-tamed horse derives from the Spanish word for rough wood and specifically a knot in wood? | bb_9324 | bronco | Broncos vs. Panthers – mashed radish Categories Uncategorized In Groundhog vs. Shadow, Punxsutawney Phil easily walked to victory: his shadow didn’t even show up for his wintry wrangling with the woodchuck earlier this week. But we’ve got a bigger animal fight ahead. No, I’m not talking about Donkey vs. Elephant – or, at this point in the 2016 presidential campaign, Donkey vs. Donkey and Elephant vs. Elephant. I’m talking about that other great American mascot match: the Denver Broncos vs. the Carolina Panthers. Yes, Super Bowl 50 is this Sunday, so let’s see how bronco and panther stack up against each other – etymologically speaking. Bronco Bronco has been bucking in English since the mid-1800s. Cowboys in the now American Southwest saddled this word from the Mexican Spanish bronco, whose meaning of “rough” or “wild” aptly characterizes this “untamed or half-tamed horse.” OK, Denver is starting aggressively with some big pass plays, the commentators observe. Etymologists also note this bronco can describe “rough” wood and, as a noun, refer to “a knot in wood.” The receivers just couldn’t connect. It’s 3 and out. The Broncos kick. We aren’t fully sure of the origin of bronco from here, but some suggest Spanish borrowed the word from the Vulgar Latin, *bruncus, meaning “projecting” like a sharp point. Interception! The Broncos have the ball back. This *bruncus may blend broccus (“projecting”) and truncus (“trunk of a tree”). The former is related to broach, the latter trunk. And Denver converts the interception into a field goal. Panther Panther has long been stalking English. It appears in Old English, loaned from Latin: panthēra, originally some kind of spotted big cat like the leopard. Panther was borrowed again in Middle English, this time from French, panthere, though from the same Latin jungle. Carolina opens conservatively with a few rush plays. Now, the Latin derives from the Greek, πάνθηρ (panther), which ancient philologists claimed joins pan (παν-, “all”) and ther (θήρ, “wild beast”). “All beast”? Yes, the panther was once fancied as a composite of many wild animals, a “fabulous hybrid of a lion and a pard,” as the Oxford English Dictionary explains. Cam Newtown goes long…and it’s first and goal for Carolina! This mythical panther also “exhaled sweet breath,” the OED continues. Now a big third and goal here – Carolina has fumbled the ball at the 2 yard line! But the panther’s sweet breath, emanating whenever it roared, attracts all animals cave. Except for its nemesis , the dragon. A detail of the panther (center), scaring off the dragon and trailed by a retinue of other animals, from the 12th Aberdeen Bestiary, held by Aberdeen University. Image from Wikimedia Commons , source from the Aberdeen Bestiary . The officials rule Carolina has recovered the football. As fascinating as this “all beast” etymology may be, it’s as fanciful as the creature it conjures up. Scholars believe Greek borrowed its panther from a language in Asia Minor. Many point to the Sanskrit puṇḍárīkas, “tiger” (though one of Skeat’s sources suggests “elephant”). Earnest Klein adds that the Sanskrit literally means “the yellowish (animal),” from a base word meaning “whitish yellow.” Carolina kicks it in for 3. If the etymology of bronco and panther is any measure, it should be a fun Super Bowl. Perhaps Carolina will prove to be bronco-busters, breaking in those untamed horses. Or maybe Denver will make Carolina drink panther piss (or juice or sweat), which is some potent hooch indeed. I, for one, will be getting ready for a skirmish of my own: Chip vs. Guacamole. And you can gear up with my old post on the origin of Super Bowl . m ∫ r ∫ |
In which European city is The Council of Europe? | bb_9352 | strasbourg | Council of Europe Treaty office Treaty office 18 January 2017 "The former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia" signed the Additional Protocol to the Council of Europe Convention on the Prevention of Terrorism ( CETS No. 217 ). 16 January 2017 Portugal ratified Protocol No. 12 to the Convention for the Protection of Human Rights and Fundamental Freedoms ( ETS No. 177 ) and Protocol No. 15 amending the Convention for the Protection of Human Rights and Fundamental Freedoms ( CETS No. 213 ). Events events Strasbourg 16 January 2017 |
If something is coriaceous, what does it resemble or have the texture of? | bb_9354 | leather | What does coriaceous mean? Definitions for coriaceousˌkɔr iˈeɪ ʃəs, ˌkoʊr-, ˌkɒr- This page provides all possible meanings and translations of the word coriaceous Princeton's WordNet(0.00 / 0 votes)Rate this definition: coriaceous, leathered, leatherlike, leathery(adj) resembling or made to resemble leather; tough but pliable Wiktionary(0.00 / 0 votes)Rate this definition: coriaceous(Adjective) Resembling leather; leathery. This species is similar to E. vagans Wallich in the texture of the leaves, which are more thickly coriaceous and have fewer crenulations on margin; the large globose capsules are white spotted. u2014 JinShuang Ma, "New Species of Euonymus (Celastraceae) from East and South Asia", Harvard Papers in Botany 10: 93-111, Abstract. Webster Dictionary(0.00 / 0 votes)Rate this definition: Coriaceous(adj) consisting of or resembling, leather; leatherlike; tough Coriaceous(adj) What does leathery mean? Definitions for leatheryˈlɛð ə ri This page provides all possible meanings and translations of the word leathery Princeton's WordNet(0.00 / 0 votes)Rate this definition: coriaceous, leathered, leatherlike, leathery(adj) resembling or made to resemble leather; tough but pliable Wiktionary(0.00 / 0 votes)Rate this definition: leathery(Adjective) Having the consistency, feel, or texture of leather. The beef jerky was tough and leathery. Webster Dictionary(0.00 / 0 votes)Rate this definition: Leathery(adj) resembling leather in appearance or consistence; tough Numerology The numerical value of leathery in Chaldean Numerology is: 8 Pythagorean Numerology |
What geographic term for a bay derives originally from the Greek word kolpos meaning bosom? | bb_9364 | gulf | Online Etymology Dictionary gulf (n.) late 14c., "profound depth," from Old French golf "a gulf, whirlpool," from Italian golfo "a gulf, a bay," from Late Latin colfos, from Greek kolpos "bay, gulf of the sea," earlier "trough between waves, fold of a loose garment," originally "bosom," the common notion being "curved shape." This is from PIE *kwelp- "to arch, to vault" (compare Old English hwealf, a-hwielfan "to overwhelm"). Latin sinus underwent the same development, being used first for "bosom," later for "gulf" (and in Medieval Latin, "hollow curve or cavity in the body"). The geographic sense "large tract of water extending into the land" (larger than a bay, smaller than a sea, but the distinction is not exact and not always observed) is in English from c. 1400, replacing Old English sæ-earm. Figurative sense of "a wide interval" is from 1550s. The U.S. Gulf States so called from 1836. The Gulf Stream (1775) takes its name from the Gulf of Mexico. Gulf | Define Gulf at Dictionary.com gulf a portion of an ocean or sea partly enclosed by land. 2. a deep hollow; chasm or abyss. 3. any wide separation, as in position, status, or education. 4. something that engulfs or swallows up. verb (used with object) 1300-1350 1300-50; Middle English go(u)lf < Old French golfe < Italian golfo < Late Greek kólphos, Greek kólpos bosom, lap, bay Related forms 2. canyon, gorge, gully, cleft, rift, split. Dictionary.com Unabridged Examples from the Web for gulf Expand Contemporary Examples Much of this season seemed to be moving towards repairing the gulf between Alicia and Kalinda. Historical Examples He had ascertained, beyond all question, that it emptied its flood into the gulf of Mexico. Four Young Explorers Oliver Optic One of the most inclement winters in the gulf of Mexico had passed in the comfortless manner described in the last chapter. British Dictionary definitions for gulf Expand something that divides or separates, such as a lack of understanding 4. something that engulfs, such as a whirlpool verb (transitive) to swallow up; engulf Derived Forms C14: from Old French golfe, from Italian golfo, from Greek kolpos Gulf (modifier) of, relating to, or adjoining the Gulf: Gulf country 3. 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 gulf Expand n. late 14c., "profound depth;" geographic sense is c.1400; from Old French golf "a gulf, whirlpool," from Italian golfo "a gulf, a bay," from Late Latin colfos, from Greek kolpos "bay, gulf," earlier "trough between waves, fold of a garment," originally "bosom," the common notion being "curved shape," from PIE *kwelp- "to arch, to vault" (cf. Old English hwealf, a-hwielfan "to overwhelm"). Latin sinus underwent the same development, being used first for "bosom," later for "gulf." Replaced Old English sæ-earm. Figurative sense of "a wide interval" is from 1550s. The Gulf Stream (1775) takes its name from the Gulf of Mexico. Online Etymology Dictionary, © 2010 Douglas Harper |
What word, orginally meaning female slave in Greek, refers to a woman who gives support and help to a pregnant woman before, during and after childbirth? | bb_9383 | doula | doula - definition and meaning doula Definitions from The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, 4th Edition n. A woman who assists another woman during labor and provides support to her, the infant, and the family after childbirth. from Wiktionary, Creative Commons Attribution/Share-Alike License n. A support person, usually female, who may not have medical or midwifery training, who provides emotional assistance to a mother or pregnant couple before, during or after childbirth. from WordNet 3.0 Copyright 2006 by Princeton University. All rights reserved. n. an assistant (often the father of the soon-to-be-born child) who provides support for a woman in labor by encouraging her to use techniques learned in childbirth-preparation classes Etymologies from The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, 4th Edition Modern Greek doula, from Greek dialectal doulā, servant-woman, slave. from Wiktionary, Creative Commons Attribution/Share-Alike License Origin from Greek δούλα (doula, "servant-woman"), from Ancient Greek δούλη (doulē, "female slave"). Examples The original meaning of the word doula comes from the Greek word for the most important female slave or servant in an ancient Greek household, the woman who probably helped the lady of the house through her childbearing. |
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If this were a cryptic crossword clue it could be 'Poetic Irish county'? | bb_9403 | limerick | Quiz 22nd August - Shelled Warriors Forums Quiz 22nd August Posts: 1,403 Quiz 22nd August This week's quiz is all about colour. The answers all include a colour or is a colour. 1. What ball is worth three points in snooker? Green 2. Name Francis Drake's ship, in which he circumnavigated the globe, 1577-80? Golden Hinde 3. What skin and eye colouring is associated with jaundice? Yellow 4. What is Mick Hucknell's band? Simply Red 5. Ireland is known as The 'what' Isle? Emerald 6. What term refers to a plan or template? Blue Print 7. What was mined extensively in Cyprus in Roman times, which took its name from the country? Copper 8. Name Jepser Christiensen's character in the James Bond films Casino Royale and Quantum of Solace? Mr White 9. Hyacinthoides is the scientific name for what protected (in the UK) spring flowering plant? Bluebell 10. If this were a cryptic crossword clue it could be 'Poetic Irish county'? Limerick 11. What is the common name of the Bubonic Plague in the Middle Ages?Black Death 12. What is a tone of photography which results from or gives the effect of age? Sepia 13. What sea has the port city Arkhangelsk (Archangel in English) and Onega Bay? White Sea 14. What is the longest river in South Africa? Orange River 15. What comes from the seed of the tropical Theobroma cacao tree? Chocolate 16. What semi-precious stone decorated Tutankhamun's burial mask, and is the colour of the American Robin's eggs? Turquoise 17. What colour is Tyrian, a dye highly prized by the Romans? Purple 18. Name the London borough and Royal Observatory site which marks international time? Greenwich 19. The TV presenter and journalist born Kim Taylor in November 1960 is better known by what name? Magenta Devine 20. Caroline Lucas is head of what UK organization? The Green Party 21. Who was English King from 1650-1702? William of Orange 22. What would you find at 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue, Washington? White House 23. What is China's second largest river? Yellow River 24. What is the negatively emphatic expression in the USA for the smallest amount of money? Red Cent 25. What college in New Cross is part of the University of London? Goldsmiths 26. The Whirlwind is which snooker player's nickname? Jimmy White 27. Which Formula One Grand Prix Circuit includes Maggotts Corner, Wellington Straight, and Farm Curve? Silverstone 28. Which actor and musician is lead vocalist of rock band Tenacious D? Jack Black 29. What colour is a 'double-word' square on a Scrabble board? Pink 30. What is the dabbling duck whose Common 'eye-patched' variety is the smallest of all dabblers?) Teal Well done to all who entered - hope you enjoyed it. This week's results are: 1st Equestrian Babe and Loublou95 2nd Pussygalore |
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Who was English King from 1650-1702? | bb_9417 | william of orange | William of Orange (1650 - 1702) - Find A Grave Memorial Kennington Greater London, England English Monarch. King William III (of England, Scotland and Ireland), called William of Orange (1650-1702), king of England, Scotland, and Ireland (1689-1702), and stadtholder of the Netherlands (1672-1702), who helped form the Grand Alliance and led England in its Glorious Revolution. Born on November 14, 1650, in The Hague, Holland, William was the posthumous son of William II, prince of Orange and stadtholder of the Netherlands, and Mary, eldest daughter of the English king Charles I. In 1672, after the invasion of the Netherlands by the French king Louis XIV, the leadership of Jan De Witt, grand pensionary of Holland, was repudiated, and William was elected stadtholder, captain-general, and admiral. William fought the French with great resolution, even cutting (1673) dikes around Amsterdam to flood the surrounding countryside and halt the advancing French armies. The Dutch suffered severe reverses in subsequent battles. As a result of William's superior diplomacy, however, which also included the strengthening of ties with England by his marriage (1677) to the English princess Mary (eldest daughter of his uncle, James, duke of York, later King James II), Louis XIV agreed to terminate the war on terms favorable to the Dutch. After the accession (1685) of James II there was fear in England that the king's policies were directed toward restoring the power of the Roman Catholic church. In July 1688, James's principal opponents secretly invited William, who was Europe's leading Protestant statesman, to bring an army of liberation to England. William and a force totaling about 15,000 men landed at Torbay on November 5, 1688. Most of the English nobility declared for William, and James fled to France. William accepted the Declaration of Rights passed by the Convention Parliament, which met on January 22, 1689, and on February 13, William and Mary were proclaimed joint sovereigns of England. Shortly after the conclusion of this Glorious Revolution, the Scottish parliament accepted the new rulers. Predominantly Roman Catholic Ireland, however, remained loyal to the deposed king and had to be taken by force. In 1690 William led the army that defeated James and his Irish partisans at the Battle of the Boyne. William's reign continued to be marked by abortive Jacobite plots to restore James to the throne. After the death of Mary in 1694, William ruled alone. In 1689, in pursuit of containing France, William had brought England into the League of Augsburg, thereafter known as the Grand Alliance. For the next eight years he was embroiled in wars on the Continent. He managed by skillful diplomacy to hold the alliance together and, under the terms of the Peace of Ryswick, Louis XIV of France surrendered (1697) much of the territory he had won and recognized William as England's rightful king. At home William manifested virtually none of the acumen he displayed in foreign affairs. Although he was liberal in some things, it was not he but Parliament, to which he was often opposed, that brought about the reforms effected during his reign, such as the passing of the Bill of Rights, the establishment of the Bank of England, the introduction of ministerial responsibility in government, and the encouragement of a free press. In 1701 William headed the second Grand Alliance, which became involved in the so-called War of the Spanish Succession. He died on March 19, 1702, before he could take an active part in the struggle. His wife's sister, Queen Anne, succeeded to the throne. (bio by M. Pymm). |
The UK Advertising Standards Authority announced what bus poster advert had attracted the highest number of complaints in 2009? | bb_9456 | christian party there definitely is god | The News Newspaper - Issue 156 by The News Newspaper (page 26) - issuu Where fashion-buying meets cocktail drinking Daytime and late night shopping Fill in the grid so that every row, every column and every 3 x 3 grid contains the digits 1 through 9. With no repeats, that means that no number is repeated in any row, column or box. Level: l l l l l Welcome to the new concept of buying an outfit Latest London fashion styles and relaxing at the same time Silk and cotton outfits from €19.99 Party dresses, sexy-wild dresses from €29.99 Retro style fifties dresses from €39.99 Prom, evening & cocktail dresses Afternoon tea with scones, strawberry jam, cream Real fruit smoothies Non-alcoholic cocktails Ice cold cafe frappé in different flavours Cocktails & Drinks l l l Across Down 1. Sid tried but sadly gave out (11) 9. Ancient letter found in deeper hole (3) 10. Understanding time phase arrangement (9) 11. React badly to shipping case (5) 12. Talked talk with Edward (7) 14. The best day for a 'greasy spoon' (6) 15. Keg shaped chest? (6) 18. After ten, worker took house leader with us to ancient Lycian city (7) 20. Siren goes off for straps (5) 21. Perfume you'll think about all the time (9) 23. Tree has changed (3) 24. Swimming trunks manufacturer with 100cm makes dashboard dial (11) 2. A lotion is going into separation (9) 3. The ears are funny on this girl (7) 4. Little devil pretends to make collision (6) 5. Extreme art goes up after half lull (5) 6. Lie about priest (3) 7. Simultaneous moment of wrath and mercy, Biblically speaking (11) 8. Fix lesson around eighth letter composer (11) 13. Treat mine differently to end it (9) 16. Do this to a ranger (7) 17. Mike's got nothing, so became an Innuit (6) 19. As the change brings unnecessarily quick action (5) 22. Drain energy from asp (3) 1 5. Which English artist and cartoonist illustrated Lewis Carroll's 'Alice's Adventures in Wonderland'? 24 Across Down 1. One who deals in hardware (10) 7. Plot for fruit trees (7) 8. Elevate (5) 10. Foam of breaking waves (4) 11. Element whose compounds are often used in toothpaste (8) 13. Packing piece used as seal in metal joint (6) 15. Straight - guide (6) 17. Killer of prominent figure (8) 18. Mark - cliff (4) 21. Control and steer vehicle (5) 22. Person engaged in learning (7) 23. Disagreeable (10) 1. Bring upon oneself (5) 2. Egg-shaped (4) 3. Centre (6) 4. (Drug) producing torpor (8) 5. Large building (7) 6. Maritime force for defence, rescue, prevention of smuggling etc (10) 9. All those qualified to vote (10) 12. Hard remains of marine mollusc (8) 14. Period of business for official body (7) 16. Afternoon nap (6) 19. Defraud (5) 20. Cougar (4) 3 21 19 6. In Greek mythology, what is the food-stealing monster with a woman's head and body, and bird's wings and claws? 7. The UK Advertising Standards Authority announced what bus poster advert had attracted the highest number of complaints in 2009: Eurotunnel cross-channel services; The Christian Party 'There definitely is a God'; United Colours of Benetton; or Durex Condoms? 22 8. The Wombles made their debut television appearance on which children's TV programme? 23 Target 0-8 Poor 9-14 Average 15-19 Good 20-21 Excellent The 9-letter word ACCOUNTED N E C T OD UA C N U T V E I OO L Target 0-7 Poor 8-12 Average 13-17 Good 18-20 Excellent The 9-letter word EVOLUTION See how many words of four or more letters you can make from the given nine letters. In making a word each letter may be used only once. The key letter must be used in each word. THIS WEEK’S The following are not allowed: - Words beginning with a capital letter - Words with a hyphen or apostrophe - Plural words ending in “s” “TAKE A BREAK” SOLUTIONS CAN NOW BE FOUND ON PAGE 16 |
Leoprine relates to which animals? | bb_9483 | hares | Leporine - definition of leporine by The Free Dictionary Leporine - definition of leporine by The Free Dictionary http://www.thefreedictionary.com/leporine Of or characteristic of rabbits or hares. [Latin leporīnus, from lepus, lepor-, hare.] leporine (Zoology) of, relating to, or resembling a hare [C17: from Latin leporīnus, from lepus hare] lep•o•rine of or resembling a rabbit or hare. [1650–60; < Latin leporīnus=lepor-, s. of lepus hare + -īnus -ine 1] 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: Avaliacao de uma chave de identificacao simplificada para Staphylococcus coagulase-positivos isolados de mastite bovina On Saturday nights, she sashays out in a party frock and perfume exuding all the scents of the East, but on Sunday she lights her briar pipe, before slapping her thighs and striding off to the moors in a pair of robust brogues, Donegal tweed breeches and a Norfolk jacket - a Gertrude Stein of the leporine world. Leporine | Define Leporine at Dictionary.com leporine [lep-uh-rahyn, -rin] /ˈlɛp əˌraɪn, -rɪn/ Spell of, relating to, or resembling a rabbit or hare. Origin of leporine 1650-60; < Latin leporīnus, equivalent to lepor- (stem of lepus) hare + -īnus -ine 1 Dictionary.com Unabridged Examples from the Web for leporine Expand As regards the nematodes of leporine rodents, probably the most important is Strongylus commutatus. Parasites T. Spencer Cobbold British Dictionary definitions for leporine Expand of, relating to, or resembling a hare Word Origin C17: from Latin leporīnus, from lepus hare 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 Leporid - definition of leporid by The Free Dictionary Leporid - definition of leporid by The Free Dictionary http://www.thefreedictionary.com/leporid Related to leporid: leporid mammal , lagomorph leporid (ˈlɛpərɪd) adj (Zoology) of, relating to, or belonging to the Leporidae, a family of lagomorph mammals having long ears and limbs and a short tail: includes rabbits and hares n (Animals) any animal belonging to the family Leporidae [C19: from Latin lepus hare] ThesaurusAntonymsRelated WordsSynonymsLegend: family Leporidae , Leporidae - hares and rabbits rabbit , cony , coney - any of various burrowing animals of the family Leporidae having long ears and short tails; some domesticated and raised for pets or food hare - swift timid long-eared mammal larger than a rabbit having a divided upper lip and long hind legs; young born furred and with open eyes 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: Swine leukocyte antigen-DQA gene variation and its association with piglet diarrhea in Large White, Landrace and Duroc Because stable carbon isotope ratios recovered from herbivore collagen reflect the isotopic composition of plants at the base of the food chain ingested during the last few years of its short life, leporid collagen should prove an ideal material for the reconstruction of the paleoenvironment at small spatial and short temporal scales. |
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Which one of these planets was not represented in the musical work by Gustav Holst called The Planets? | qw_111 | earth | Gustav Holst - The Planets, Op. 32 - YouTube Gustav Holst - The Planets, Op. 32 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 1, 2011 "The Planets", Op. 32, is a seven-movement orchestral suite by the English composer Gustav Holst, written between 1914 and 1916. Each movement of the suite is named after a planet of the Solar System and its corresponding astrological character as defined by Holst. With the exception of Earth, which is not observed in astrological practice, all the planets are represented. The idea of the work was suggested to Holst by Clifford Bax, who introduced him to astrology when the two were part of a small group of English artists holidaying in Majorca in the spring of 1913; Holst became quite a devotee of the subject, and liked to cast his friends' horoscopes for fun. The suite has seven movements, each named after a planet and its corresponding astrological character: 1. Mars, the Bringer of War ( 00:00 - 07:21 ) 2. Venus, the Bringer of Peace ( 07:22 - 15:59 ); 3. Mercury, the Winged Messenger ( 16:00 - 19:51 ); 4. Jupiter, the Bringer of Jollity ( 19:52 - 27:49 ); 5. Saturn, the Bringer of Old Age ( 27:50 - 36:31 ); |
A necromancer is a type of what? | qw_271 | sorcerer | necromancer - Dictionary Definition : Vocabulary.com Random Word necromancer Necromancer is a fancy word for a magician. A necromancer might mix up a love potion or cast a spell on your mortal enemy. You can use the noun necromancer when you talk about a sorcerer of any kind, but it most often refers to someone who can communicate with the dead. Your cousin who has good luck contacting spirits through her Ouija board might be an aspiring necromancer. For many people, the word has a dark, scary connotation, or a connection with black magic. The Greek word at the root of necromancer is nekromanteia, which joins nekros , "dead body," with manteia, "divination." Necromancer (class) | ADOM Wiki | Fandom powered by Wikia Share This is a page about a playable character class. For other uses, see Necromancer . Necromancer is a class in ADOM. Necromancers are evil sorcerers that have almost exclusive access to the necromancy skill, which allows them to raise the corpses of humanoids to serve as their undead slaves. Whilst any PC can potentially learn the skill by magical means, since necromancers are the masters of it they get additional benefits when using the skill (see Class Abilities ). Their talent for learning and casting arcane magic is also very good; they are second only to wizards in channeling arcane magic, though they have a bit more difficulty with clerical spells (particularly those focused on healing). Necromancers practise in an interesting variety of skills related to the areas of necromancy, magic and indeed killing in general. Food preservation greatly helps with their dark arts, as at certain levels it increases the chances of corpse drops. Find weakness and Stealth help them to assassinate monsters, spawning more potential slaves for their undead armies. Concentration and Literacy , of course, help them learn and use magic. Alchemy and Appraising are also useful skills. Necromancers also have some interesting class powers — such as the ability to drain foes' health at level 25, and the ability to potentially cheat death herself at level 50 (for a price). Necromancers are physically weak , but tend to be considerably tougher than other magic-orientated classes. They are still considered difficult classes in the early game, though, since on top of the poor starting gear associated with mages they also start without the Healing skill. They get frustratingly slow skill advances across the board, such as in quite important skills like food preservation, find weakness and literacy. Their chances of survival certainly increase at level 6, though, when they can raise ghuls to paralyze nasty attackers. As far as race/class combos go, gnomes certainly offer some nice advantages as they have high Mana and gain levels quickly (allowing them to raise different types of undead more quickly, and to raise some of their skill levels more quickly). Elves also make good necromancers, though mist elves will use white necromancy if their alignment moves from chaotic . Since high Mana is important for necromancers, trolls , orcs and hurthlings might not be well suited to the job. With the find weakness skill and the chance to be crowned with Vanquisher or Kinslayer , a troll could still win without any magic or slaves, though. Contents |
What is the next in the series: Calgary, Canada; Albertville, France; Lillehammer, Norway; Nagano, Japan? | qw_333 | salt lake city united states | Olympic Games: Years and Location Olympic Games: Years and Location 1896 Lake Placid, United States (W) 1932 Los Angeles, United States (S) 1936 Squaw Valley, United States (W) 1960 Lake Placid, United States (W) 1980 Los Angeles, United States (S) 1988 Salt Lake City, United States (W) 2004 2010 Vancouver, Canada (W) (W)—Site of Winter Games. (S)—Site of Summer Games. The nine cities bidding for the 2012 Olympic Summer Games are: Paris, London, Moscow, Madrid, New York, Istanbul, Leipzig, Rio de Janeiro and Havana. The IOC will select the host city for the 2012 games on July 6, 2005. |
What is the next number in the series 1, 8, 27, 64, 125? | qw_334 | 216 | IQ Tests : Number Sequences I - Worksheet / Test Paper Worksheet / Test Paper Hide all answers Hide all answers View all answers View all answers Print Try the Quiz What number comes in the blank in each sequence below? 1. 4, 8, 16, 32, 64, _______ Answer: Answer: 128 Each number is multiplied by 2 to get the next number. 2. 2, 3, 5, 7, 11, 13, 17, 19, _______ Answer: Answer: 23 These are the prime numbers (i.e., numbers whose only factors are one and the number itself). 3. 1, 3, 6, 10, 15, _______ Answer: Answer: 21 3 - 1 = 2; 6 - 3 = 3; 10 - 6 = 4; 15 - 10 = 5; The differences between two consecutive numbers are 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, ... So, 21 - 15 = 6. Alternatively, 1 + 2 = 3; 1 + 2 + 3 = 6; 1 + 2 + 3 + 4 = 10; 1 + 2 + 3 + 4 + 5 = 15; 1 + 2 + 3 + 4 + 5 + 6 = 21; The nth term in the sequence is given by n (n + 1)/2. The numbers are often referred to as triangular numbers. 4. 500, 475, 425, 350, 250, _______ Answer: Answer: 125 500 - 475 = 25; 475 - 425 = 50; 425 - 350 = 75; 350 - 250 = 100; The differences between two consecutive numbers are 25, 50, 75, 100, 125, ... So, 250 - 125 = 125. 5. 200, 196, 180, 116, _______ Answer: Answer: -140 200 - 196 = 4; 196 - 180 = 16; 180 - 116 = 64; The differences between two consecutive numbers are 4, 16, 64, ... (each number starting with 4 is multiplied by 4 to get the next number). So, 116 - 4(64) = 116 - 256 = -140. 6. 987, 878, _______, 660, 551, 442 Answer: Answer: 769 987 - 109 = 878; 878 - 109 = 769; 769 - 109 = 660; 660 - 109 = 551; 551 - 109 = 442; The difference between two consecutive numbers is 109. 7. 213, 426, _______, 852, 1065, 1278 Answer: Answer: 639 213 + 213 = 426; 426 + 213 = 639; 639 + 213 = 852; 852 + 213 = 1065; 1065 + 213 = 1278; The numbers simply increase by 213. 8. 144, 121, 100, _______, 64, 49 Answer: Answer: 81 The terms are merely the squares of integers starting with 12 in descending order. Thus, 122 = 12 x 12 = 144; 112 = 11 x 11 = 121; 102 = 10 x 10 = 100; 92 = 9 x 9 = 81; 82 = 8 x 8 = 64; 72 = 7 x 7 = 49; Alternatively, the differences between consecutive terms form the following simple sequence: 23, 21, 19, 17, 15. 9. 8, 27, 64, _______, 216, 343 Answer: Answer: 125 The terms are merely the cubes of integers starting with 2. Thus, 23 = 2 x 2 x 2 = 8; 33 = 3 x 3 x 3 = 27; 43 = 4 x 4 x 4 = 64; 53 = 5 x 5 x 5 = 125; 63 = 6 x 6 x 6 = 216; 73 = 7 x 7 x 7 = 343; 10. 2, 3, 4, 12, 6, 23, 8, 36, 10, _______ Answer: Answer: 51 11. 3, 10, 20, 27, _______, 44 Answer: Answer: 37 The odd terms continually increase by 17, i.e., 3, 20, 37, ... The even terms also continually increase by 17, i.e., 10, 27, 44, ... Alternatively, add 7 and 10 alternately starting with 3. 12. 2, 7, 11, 16, _______, 25 Answer: Answer: 20 The odd terms continually increase by 9, i.e., 2, 11, 20, ... The even terms also continually increase by 9, i.e., 7, 16, 25, ... Alternatively, add 5 and 4 alternately starting with 2. 13. _______, 0.99, 9.9, 99, 990, 9900 Answer: Answer: 0.099 Each number is one-tenth the number following it. Thus, (1/10) x 0.99 = 0.099 14. 2.5, 3.75, _______, 8.4375, 12.65625 Answer: Answer: 5.625 Each number is 1.5 times the number preceding it. Thus, 1.5 x 3.75 = 5.625 15. 243, 162, 108, 72, _______, 32 Answer: Answer: 48 Each number is two-thirds the number preceding it. Thus, 72 x 2/3 = 48 16. 1/24, _______, 7/18, 10/15, 13/12, 16/9 Answer: Answer: 4/21 The numerators (starting with 1) increase continually by 3, and the denominators (starting with 24) decrease continually by 3. The numerators are 1, 4, 7, 10, 13, 16, ... The denominators are 24, 21, 18, 15, 12, 9, ... 17. 2, 6, 14, _______, 62, 126 Answer: Answer: 30 6 - 2 = 4; 14 - 6 = 8; 30 - 14 = 16; 62 - 30 = 32; 126 - 62 = 64 The differences between two consecutive numbers are 4, 8, 16, 32, 64, ... (a sequence where each number is multiplied by 2 to get the next number starting with 4). |
At which event is milk, not champagne, the celebration drink? | qw_507 | indianapolis 500 | Indy 500 Winners Celebrate with Milk | Broken Secrets Indy 500 Winners Celebrate with Milk May 27, 2011 at 2:00 am Chad Upton 2 comments By Chad Upton | Editor Forget champagne this Sunday, one of the most popular car races in the world will award the winner an unusual prize: milk. This Indiapolis 500 tradition was inspired by Louis Meyer. After winning his second Indy in 1933, he requested a glass of buttermilk. He requested another glass after his third win in 1936, but was given a bottle instead. A photographer captured Meyer holding up three fingers, signifying his third win, and holding his glass of milk in the other hand. A dairy executive saw the photo and realized the marketing potential by promising the winner of future races a bottle of milk. The tradition has persisted to this day, apart from 1947 to 1955 and two other exceptions when drivers declined to drink the milk. Most notably, in 1993, Emerson Fittipaldi drank orange juice instead of milk. He owned orange groves in his native Brazil and wanted to promote the citrus industry. The self promotion and break from tradition earned criticism from fans. Although Meyer started the tradition with buttermilk, that’s not an official option — the winner can choose between skim, 2% or whole milk. However, the winner can buy a lot of buttermilk with the cash prize, estimated around $1.5 million. |
What is the next in the series: Waterloo, Blackfriars, Blackfriars Railway, Millennium ? | qw_652 | southwark | ibis London Blackfriars hotel - Book your budget hotel in LONDON Prev Next The hotel ibis London Blackfriars is located in Central London next to Southwark and Blackfriars stations. With close proximity to London Eye, vibrant Southbank attractions and many other landmarks; you can get to London attractions easily. The hotel offers 297 inviting and modern rooms with comfortable beds at a great price. Enjoy a treat at our restaurant or chill out with a drink in our friendly bar. All rooms are 100% non-smoking and there is complimentary Wi-Fi for all guests throughout the building. + of this hotel ibis London Blackfriars is ready to adjust to your schedule. Reception is open 24 hours a day to help with any of your queries and there is a good value breakfast buffet served daily. The hotel does not have any on-site parking. Services |
What is the next in the series: Williamsburg Bridge, Rutgers Street Tunnel, Manhattan Bridge, Brooklyn Bridge? | qw_752 | cranberry street tunnel | East River, New York City, NY, USA, Collage Video - youtube.com/tanvideo11 - YouTube East River, New York City, NY, USA, Collage Video - youtube.com/tanvideo11 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 Jan 5, 2014 Powered by http://www.tanmarket.com - The East River is a tidal strait in New York City. It connects Upper New York Bay on its south end to Long Island Sound on its north end. It separates Long Island "including the boroughs of Queens and Brooklyn" from the island of Manhattan and the Bronx on the North American mainland. In reference to its connection to Long Island Sound, it was once also known as the Sound River. The tidal strait usually reverses flow four times a day. Crossings: The river is spanned by ten bridges, which from north to south are: * Throgs Neck Bridge * Rikers Island Bridge "From Queens to Rikers Island only" * Hell Gate Bridge * Robert F. Kennedy Bridge "Triborough, East River Suspension Span" * Roosevelt Island Bridge "east channel only" * Ed Koch Queensboro Bridge * Williamsburg Bridge "Vehicular traffic & Trains of the J M Z subway services" * Manhattan Bridge "Vehicular traffic & Trains of the B D N Q R subway services" * Brooklyn Bridge Tunnels The river is spanned by thirteen tunnels. From north to south, along with uses as of April 2012: * 63rd Street Tunnel "Trains of the F subway service -- upper level; lower level -- under construction for LIRR East Side Access project" * 60th Street Tunnel "Trains of the N Q R subway services" * 53rd Street Tunnel "Trains of the E M subway services" * Steinway Tunnel "Trains of the 7 "7" subway services" * Queens-Midtown Tunnel "Vehicular traffic of Interstate 495" * East River Tunnels "Long Island Rail Road and Amtrak trains from Penn Station to points north and east" * 14th Street Tunnel "Trains of the L subway service" * Rutgers Street Tunnel "Trains of the F subway service" * Cranberry Street Tunnel "Trains of the A C subway services" * Clark Street Tunnel "Trains of the 2 3 subway services" * Montague Street Tunnel "Temporarily closed for post-Hurricane Sandy construction" * Joralemon Street Tunnel "Trains of the 4 5 subway services" * Brooklyn-Battery Tunnel "Vehicular traffic of Interstate 478" Tram Roosevelt Island Tramway "west channel only" Source: wikipedia.org |
What is the name for the 7 kingdoms into which England was supposedly divided in the early Middle Ages? | qw_792 | heptarchy | Heptarchy - Seven Kingdoms in England Heptarchy By Melissa Snell Definition: Strictly speaking, a heptarchy is a ruling body composed of seven individuals. However, in English history, the term Heptarchy referred to the seven kingdoms that existed in England from the seventh century to the ninth century. Some authors have muddied the issue by using the term to refer to England as far back as the fifth century, when Roman military forces officially withdrew from the British Isles (in 410), to the 11th century, when William the Conqueror and the Normans invaded (in 1066). But none of the kingdoms were really established until the sixth century at the earliest, and they were eventually united under one government in the early ninth century -- only to break apart when the Vikings invaded not long after. To complicate matters further, there were sometimes more than seven kingdoms, and often fewer than seven. And, of course, the term wasn't used during the years the seven kingdoms flourished; its first usage was in the 16th century. continue reading below our video Test Your General Science Knowledge (But then, neither the term medieval nor the word feudalism were used during the Middle Ages, either.) Still, the term Heptarchy persists as a convenient reference to England and its fluid political situation in the seventh, eighth and ninth centuries. The seven kingdoms were: Wessex Ultimately, Wessex would gain the upper hand over the other six kingdoms. But such an outcome could not have been foreseen in the early years of the Heptarchy, when Mercia appeared to be the most expansive of the seven. East Anglia was under Mercian rule on two separate occasions in the eighth and early ninth centuries, and under Norse rule when the Vikings invaded in the late ninth century. Kent was also under Mercian control, off and on, through much of the late eighth and early ninth centuries. Mercia was subject to Northumbrian rule in the mid-seventh century, to Wessex in the early ninth, and to Norse control in the late ninth century. Northumbria was actually comprised of two other kingdoms -- Bernicia and Deira -- that were not joined until the 670s. Northumbria, too, was subject to Norse rule when the Vikings invaded -- and the kingdom of Deira re-established itself for a while, only to fall under Norse control, as well. And while Sussex did exist, it is so obscure that the names of some of their kings remain unknown. Wessex fell under Mercian rule for a few years in the 640s, but it never truly submitted to any other force. It was King Egbert who helped to make it so indomitable, and for that he has been called "the first king of all England." Later, Alfred the Great resisted the Vikings as no other leader could, and he consolidated the remnants of the other six kingdoms under Wessex rule. In 884, the kingdoms of Mercia and Bernicia were reduced to Lordships, and Alfred's consolidation was complete. The Heptarchy had become England. Examples: While the seven kingdoms of the Heptarchy struggled against one another, Charlemagne consolidated much of Europe under one rule. |
What does the Federation Internationale de Natation administer? | qw_911 | aquatic sports | International Amateur Swimming Federation | international sports organization | Britannica.com International Amateur Swimming Federation THIS IS A DIRECTORY PAGE. Britannica does not currently have an article on this topic. Alternative Titles: Fédération Internationale de Natation Amateur, FINA Learn about this topic in these articles: in diving (sport) ...the 10-metre platform and 3-metre springboard are used. Dives performed in competition are listed, together with a rating of their degree of difficulty of performance, in a table published by the Fédération Internationale de Natation Amateur ( International Amateur Swimming Federation; founded 1908), the world governing body of amateur aquatic sports. Contestants are required to... in swimming (sport): History ...were formed in several European countries from 1882 to 1889. In the United States swimming was first nationally organized as a sport by the Amateur Athletic Union (AAU) on its founding in 1888. The Fédération Internationale de Natation Amateur (FINA) was founded in 1909. in synchronized swimming ...in theatrical situations. The sport developed in the United States in the 1930s. Synchronized swimming is an organized amateur sport in many areas of the world under the general supervision of the Fédération Internationale de Natation Amateur (FINA; International Amateur Swimming Federation), which publishes a list of stunts (movements or figures) accepted in competition. The... in water polo ...include one or two timekeepers; one or two secretaries, who keep records of the many kinds of fouls, such as holding or hitting an opponent; and two goal judges. Water polo is regulated by the Fédération Internationale de Natation Amateur ( International Amateur Swimming Federation; founded 1908) through its International Water Polo Committee, which issues Rules of Water... |
Which US President spent his term of office in a wheelchair? | qw_953 | franklin d roosevelt | Franklin D. Roosevelt | American President During World War II Franklin D. Roosevelt Franklin D. Roosevelt was the only president who was elected four times and he served his country for 12 years. He died 83 days after he started his fourth term. As a young man Roosevelt became crippled by polio. He could not stand or move his legs. His muscles were also damaged and he spent most of his life in a wheelchair. When many people thought that this illness would end his political career, Roosevelt became President for the first time in 1933. At that time, America suffered from bad depression . Many people had lost their jobs and families didn’t have enough to eat. Roosevelt started a new programme called the New Deal. The government spent lots of money to create new jobs—it built roads, bridges, new schools and did other important things to help the population. America’s people saw that FDR could do a lot for his country and they elected him for a second time in 1936. When Roosevelt started his third term in office in 1941, Europe was at war. At first, he wanted America to stay out of World War II but when Japanese planes attacked Pearl Harbour on December 7, 1941, the USA declared war on Japan and Germany. Roosevelt’s health was already very bad when he started his fourth term in January 1945. He met with the leaders of Great Britain and Russia, Churchill and Stalin, at Yalta . There the three leaders planned the final attacks on Germany and talked about how they would divide the country after the war. Roosevelt died on April 12, 1945. Franklin D. Roosevelt attack =the use of weapons against an enemy in a war career = here : life cripple = to hurt somebody so that they cannot walk or move well damage =hurt, destroyed declare =officially begin depression = a time when there are not many jobs and people cannot buy things because they don’t have the money divide = to cut into parts FDR = short for Franklin D. Roosevelt health =the physical condition of a person government =the people who rule a country illness = disease polio = a serious illness of the nerves. You cannot move many parts of your body population = the people of a country serve =work for |
What is the next in the series: Innsbruck, Austria; Grenoble, France; Sapporo, Japan; Innsbruck, Austria? | qw_1174 | lake placid united states | Olympic Games: Years and Location Olympic Games: Years and Location 1896 Lake Placid, United States (W) 1932 Los Angeles, United States (S) 1936 Squaw Valley, United States (W) 1960 Lake Placid, United States (W) 1980 Los Angeles, United States (S) 1988 Salt Lake City, United States (W) 2004 2010 Vancouver, Canada (W) (W)—Site of Winter Games. (S)—Site of Summer Games. The nine cities bidding for the 2012 Olympic Summer Games are: Paris, London, Moscow, Madrid, New York, Istanbul, Leipzig, Rio de Janeiro and Havana. The IOC will select the host city for the 2012 games on July 6, 2005. |
What is the name for an artificial feature creating extra turns in a roadway, used in motor racing and on city streets, to slow cars? | qw_1353 | chicane | chicane (bridge hand) - Memidex dictionary/thesaurus en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chicane Chicane (disambiguation) may refer to the following: Chicane - a sequence of tight curves used to discourage excess speed | Chicane (recording artist), Nick Bracegirdle, British electronic music artist | Mark Winter, a New Zealand cartoonist with the pen name of Chicane (38 of 82 words, 3 definitions) |
What is the second longest river on the island of New Guinea? | qw_1433 | fly | What is the longest river in the world? - Ask History Ask History July 9, 2014 By Nate Barksdale Share this: What is the longest river in the world? Author What is the longest river in the world? URL Google The longest river in the world, measured from its mouth to its most distant, year-round source, is likely the Amazon, which flows 4,345 miles from the Peruvian Andes through Brazil to the Atlantic Ocean. However, much depends on how you measure it. Until 2007, the title belonged to the Nile, which runs 4,258 miles from the mountains of Burundi to its famed and fertile delta fan, where Egypt meets the Mediterranean Sea. The two lengths are close enough that measuring techniques and philosophies can be quite controversial. In fact, the geographers who crowned the Amazon champion were funded in part by the Brazilian government. The Ancient Egyptians were familiar with the Nile as far upstream as today’s Khartoum, Sudan, some 1,700 miles from the river’s mouth. In A.D. 150 Ptolemy, the famed Greek geographer living in Roman Egypt, wrote that the river originated in the “Mountains of the Moon” deep in the African interior. In 1862 English explorer John Hanning Speke journeyed from Africa’s east coast to find what he considered to be the source, where the river exits Lake Victoria in present-day Uganda. Geographers did not explore the Amazon’s most distant sources until the mid-20th century, and it was only with the advent of GPS technologies that ever-more accurate estimates, like the 2007 survey, were made possible. Great rivers change course over the seasons and the years, making it difficult to determine which measurement comprises its accurate length. As the crow flies, it is about 2,400 miles from the Nile’s source to its outlet (the meandering Amazon covers a mere 1,100 miles of straight-line distance). Tags |
How high, including about 20 cm landing mat, should a pommel horse be? | qw_1512 | 115 cm | Kids.Net.Au - Encyclopedia > Gymnastics pommel horse Encyclopedia > Gymnastics pommel horse Redirected from Gymnastics pommel horse The pommel horse is a Artistic_Gymnastics apparatus. It is only used by male gymnasts . It is made of a iron or metal or steel frame with wooden body and a leather cover. The pommels are formerly made of wood and now made of plastic . Height 115 cm (including about 20 cm landing mats) Length 160 cm Height ot the pommels 12 cm Distance between the pommels 40 cm to 45 cm (adjustable) Pommel Horse - Gymnastics Apparatus Pommel Horse - Gymnastics Apparatus The pommel horse is a gymnastics apparatus only used by men. The gymnast performs continuous circular movements around the horse while only his hands are allowed to touch it. Most beginners think that they need very strong arms and shoulder muscles for the pommel horse. But in fact, technique & balance are more important than strength. The rings and the parallel bars require more upper body strength than the pommel horse. Find gymnastic pommel horse instructions at gymnastics main. Description The pommel horse is 160 cm long and 35 cm wide. The horse is 115 cm high and the pommels are 12 cm high and made of plastic. The distance between the pommels is between 40 and 45 cm (depends on your shoulder width - adjustable). Usually the pommel horse is surrounded by 20 cm high landing mats. The body is made of plastic and covered by synthetic materials. Soft materials under the leather layer protect the legs from getting injured if you hit the body. Your knees and your ankles should remain fully extended when you perform different skills on this apparatus. Element groups: Flops & Combined Elements Dismounts If any body part other than your hands touch the pommels, points are deducted. Points will also be deducted if you fall, for bad form, slow movements, bad dismounts, too long or too short routines etc. Advice There are special training pods for the practice of circles and flairs. If you are learning new skills, make sure you protect the area around your pommel horse. Abdominal and upper body strength are important for this apparatus. If your technique & balance is bad, you will need more upper body strength. |
In 1946, what did the USA offer to buy for $100,000,000? | qw_1522 | greenland | The Time the United States Tried to Buy Greenland | Mental Floss The Time the United States Tried to Buy Greenland istock Like us on Facebook Had a Cold War sales pitch worked out differently, Greenland just might have become an American territory. In 1946, this Arctic island looked like red-hot real estate to Pentagon strategists. From her shores, spies could safely monitor Atlantic-bound Soviet vessels. Plus, stationed troops would likely spot any incoming missiles and warn the mainland from afar. Clearly, America needed to set up a few bases there. But one minor problem presented itself: At the time, Greenland was a colony of Denmark and home to roughly 600 Danish citizens. Would the Danes mind parting with it? Not if the price was right—or so thought the U.S. State Department. “[There] are few people in Denmark who have any real interest in Greenland,” wrote European affairs official William C. Trimble. Future diplomat John Hickerson reported that “practically every single [department chief] … said that our real objective as regards to Greenland should be to acquire it by purchase from Denmark." Shortly thereafter, an offer was made. At a U.N. meeting, Danish Foreign Minister Gustav Rasmussen met with James F. Byrnes—Truman’s Secretary of State—and discussed the subject. What happened next is unclear. Denmark’s government either formally rejected this bid or ignored it altogether. In any event, this effort failed , and the U.S. made no further attempts to acquire Greenland. However, thanks to a 1951 NATO treaty, American bases wound up getting built on the island anyway, one of which remains the nation’s northernmost: But what if Byrnes’ offer had been accepted? Assuming Greenland ever became a proper state, it’d currently be both America’s largest (at 1.26 times the size of Alaska) and her least-populous (with a scant 56,370 residents). Nickname-wise, maybe we could go with “ The Leif Erickson State .” Just a thought. This post originally appeared in 2014. |
The United Nations Charter was signed by 50 nations in San Francisco on which day? | qw_1650 | 26 june 1945 | History of the United Nations | United Nations History of the United Nations History of the United Nations 1 January 1942 || The name "United Nations" is coined The name "United Nations", coined by United States President Franklin D. Roosevelt was first used in the Declaration by United Nations of 1 January 1942, during the Second World War, when representatives of 26 nations pledged their Governments to continue fighting together against the Axis Powers. UN Radio Classics | British actor Sir Laurence Olivier reads the Preamble to the Charter of the UN 24 October 1945 || The United Nations officially comes into existence In 1945, representatives of 50 countries met in San Francisco at the United Nations Conference on International Organization to draw up the United Nations Charter . Those delegates deliberated on the basis of proposals worked out by the representatives of China, the Soviet Union, the United Kingdom and the United States at Dumbarton Oaks , United States in August-October 1944. The Charter was signed on 26 June 1945 by the representatives of the 50 countries. Poland, which was not represented at the Conference, signed it later and became one of the original 51 Member States. The United Nations officially came into existence on 24 October 1945, when the Charter had been ratified by China, France, the Soviet Union, the United Kingdom, the United States and by a majority of other signatories. United Nations Day is celebrated on 24 October each year. Preparatory Years - History of the United Nations Charter 12 June 1941 Charter of the United Nations | United Nations Charter of the United Nations Charter of the United Nations The UN Charter The Charter of the United Nations was signed on 26 June 1945, in San Francisco, at the conclusion of the United Nations Conference on International Organization, and came into force on 24 October 1945. The Statute of the International Court of Justice is an integral part of the Charter. Visit the UN Dag Hammarskjöld Library's collection of translations of the UN Charter . |
According to a survey carried out by Deloittes early in 2009, which was the world's richest soccer club at that time? | qw_1709 | real madrid | Cash from TV deals drives record European soccer transfer spree Cash from TV deals drives record European soccer transfer spree * Premier League leads way as soccer clubs splash TV cash * Real Madrid and Barcelona defy Spain's economic downturn * Clubs seen complying with UEFA rules despite investment By Keith Weir LONDON, Sept 3 (Reuters) - European soccer clubs have reinvested cash from television deals to go on a record-breaking summer spending spree led by teams from the English Premier League and Spanish giants Real Madrid and Barcelona. Clubs in the English top flight had spent 630 million pounds ($980.5 million) by the player transfer deadline on Monday night. Teams in the big European leagues must now wait until January before they can hire new players. The spending by English clubs broke the 2008 record of 500 million pounds, according to figures compiled by business services group Deloitte, and underlined the Premier League's status as the world's richest national competition. "As the financial rewards for participation and success in the Premier League increase, so it follows that clubs are investing on the pitch to ensure they continue to benefit from the remarkable Premier League growth story," Deloitte's Dan Jones said. Champions Manchester United and the other 19 Premier League teams are expected to share revenues of about 1.6 billion pounds this season thanks to enhanced television deals with BSkyB and BT in Britain, and broadcasters around the globe that began last month. It was not all one-way traffic as the Premier League lost one of its biggest names when Real Madrid bought Welshman Gareth Bale from Tottenham Hotspur for a world record 100 million euros ($132 million). Not to be outdone, Real's perennial rivals Barcelona spent $75 million to buy Brazil forward Neymar from Brazilian top division club Santos. PLAYING FAIR? Spending such sums might appear to defy logic given Spain's economic problems but Real and Barcelona enjoy the luxury of doing their own TV deals rather than pooling revenues as happens in England and other major leagues. That has made the two clubs the world's richest in terms of revenues and allowed them to remain buyers when many of their Spanish rivals are forced to sell their best players. Real and Barcelona have TV deals with Spanish production and distribution company Mediapro. They both also have lucrative new main sponsorship deals this season - Barcelona with Qatar Airways and Real with the Emirates airline names on their kit. Overall spending levels may also raise eyebrows when loss-making clubs are supposed to be complying with new Financial Fair Play rules introduced by UEFA, European soccer's governing body, to put soccer on a more stable footing. "A lot of English clubs have gone on a spending spree but they haven't breached the Financial Fair Play rules as they are only spending what they have earned," said Simon Chadwick, a professor of sports business at England's Coventry University. Clubs also have the advantage of spreading the cost of a player's transfer over the duration of his contract in their accounts, lessening the impact on the bottom line. Many clubs also offload players to help fund spending. Real Madrid are a case in point - recouping half of what they paid for Bale by selling German international Mesut Ozil to Premier League Arsenal. Indeed, the total invested by Premier League clubs comes down to 400 million pounds when proceeds from sales such as that of Bale are factored in. Spanish clubs actually generated a surplus of 95 million pounds from player trading this summer, according to Deloitte, while clubs from Italy's cash-strapped Serie A also posted a small profit. Reblog |
Who was the last king of Egypt? | qw_1713 | fuad ii | King Faroukh - Biography - IMDb King Faroukh Jump to: Overview (4) | Mini Bio (1) | Spouse (2) | Trivia (9) | Personal Quotes (1) Overview (4) 6' 0½" (1.84 m) Mini Bio (1) King Farouk of Egypt was the penultimate King of Egypt, succeeding his father, Fuad I, in 1936. His sister Fawzia was Queen of Iran for a brief period. His full title was "His Majesty Farouk I, by the grace of God, King of Egypt and of Sudan, Sovereign of Nubia, of Kordofan and of Darfur". Upon his coronation, the 16 year-old king made a public radio address to the nation, the first time a King of Egypt had ever spoken directly to his people. His father, Fuad I, did not speak any Arabic and relied on representatives to make his wishes known to his subjects in their native language. The teenage monarch was enamored of the glamorous royal lifestyle. Although he already had thousands of acres of land, dozens of palaces and hundreds of cars, the king never seemed satisfied with his wealth. He would often travel to Europe for grand shopping sprees. During the hardships of World War II, criticism was leveled at Farouk for his lavish lifestyle. His decision to keep all the lights burning at his palace in Alexandria, during a time when the city was blacked-out due to Italian bombing, was deemed particularly offensive by some. The royal Italian servants of Farouk were not interned, and there is an unconfirmed story that Farouk told British Ambassador Sir Miles Lampson (who had an Italian wife), "I'll get rid of my Italians, when you get rid of yours." As he got older, the king began pilfering objects and artifacts while on state visits abroad, including a ceremonial sword from the Shah of Iran and a priceless pocket watch from Winston Churchill. Common people were also often the victims of the kleptomania cal monarch, and by mingling with commoners Farouk soon became a highly-skilled pickpocket. His well-known panache for thievery soon earned him the nickname "The Thief of Cairo". This excess would be one of the leading sparks that triggered the 1952 military coup. The King's alleged corruption in Egypt and defeat during the 1948 Arab-Israeli War, led to a military coup on July 23, 1952, directed by Gamal Abdel Nasser, who forced Farouk to abdicate and exiled him to Italy and Monaco, where the former king lived the rest of his life. Immediately following Farouk's abdication the monarch's baby son, Fuad II, was proclaimed king, but for all intents and purposes the monarchy had been de facto abolished. In 1953, it was formally abolished and a republic was declared. The new regime quickly moved to auction off the King's vast collection of trinkets and stolen treasures. Among the more famous of his possession was one of the rare 1933 Double Eagle coins, though the coin disappeared before it could be returned to the United States. Farouk continued to live a lavish life even in exile, and continued his obsessive accumulation of material goods. His gluttony for fine cuisine soon made the former king dangerously obese, weighing nearly 300 pounds, an acquaintance described him as "a stomach with a head". He died in Rome, Italy on the early morning hours of March 18, 1965 where he collapsed and died at the dinner table, following a characteristically heavy meal. In addition to an affair with the British writer and siren Barbara Skelton, among numerous others, the king was married twice, possibly three times. His first wife was Safinaz Zulficar (1921-1988), a pasha's daughter who was renamed Farida upon her marriage; they married in 1938, divorced in 1948, and had three daughters. His second was a commoner, Nariman Sadeq (1934-2005); they married in 1951 and divorced in 1954; they had one son, Ahmed Fouad, a.k.a. Fuad II. In 2005, Irma Capece Minutolo, Princess of Canosa (1941-), a retired Neapolitan-born opera singer, declared in an interview published in Al-Ahram that she married to the exiled king in 1957, when she was 16, and that she was writing her memoirs of her life with him. - IMDb Mini Biography By: Matt Patay Spouse (2) |
Canada is divided into how many provinces and how many territories? | qw_1724 | 10 provinces and 3 territories | Provinces and Territories of Canada 9:00 am Did You Know? In the first ballot-election, 1894, in Whitewood, Saskatchewan (then the Old Northwest Territories), the election ballots were blank. Since most of the voters were illiterate, they simply marked their ballot with one of several coloured pencils, the colour indicating their choice. Politically, Canada is divided into 10 provinces and 3 territories. Each province elects its own provincial legislature. Members are elected from the various electorial ridings throughout each province. By law, provincial legislatures must meet at least once in a year, and there must be a provincial election every 5 years. Provincial government heads are known as 'Premiers', typically the leader of the political party having the largest number of 'Members' elected to the Legislative Assembly. Each Premier appoints Ministers to be in charge of the various departments of the government and to put into effect the measures voted by the Legislature. The senior civil servants (permanent heads of each department) are typically called 'Deputy Ministers'. Chronology 1867 - Ontario, Québec, Nova Scotia and New Brunswick united under the British North American Act to become the Dominion of Canada, July 1, 1867. 1869 - Canada aquired the rights to the Hudson's Bay Company and transformed what was previously known as 'Rupert's Land', plus all of the land beyond to the Rocky Mountains, into the North-West Territories. Did You Know? Above the entrance to the Centre Block of the Parliament Buildings, through the Peace Tower, in Ottawa, Ontario, there are 10 stone shields. For many years, nine of the shields were engraved with the coat-of-arms of the then nine provinces of Canada. One shield remained blank for 82 years. Originally engraved by M. Cléo Soucy, he had convinced the architects to include 10 shields. When Newfoundland finally entered Confederation in 1949, M. Soucy, who was still alive, eagerly engraved the coat-of-arms of Newfoundland into the tenth shield. 1870 - The old 'Red River Settlement' joined Canada as the province of Manitoba. 1871 - Province of British Columbia joined Confederation. 1873 - Province of Prince Edward Island joined the Dominion. 1898 - Yukon Territory created. 1905 - Alberta and Saskatchewan join as the 8'th and 9'th provinces. 1949 - Newfoundland enters the Union as the 10'th and last province of Canada. 1999 - As of April 1, 1999 Nunavut became a territory and changed the map of Canada for the first time in half a century. |
"The song ""Hey There"" is from which musical?" | qw_1726 | pajama game | Doris Day - Hey There (The Pajama Game) - YouTube Doris Day - Hey There (The Pajama Game) 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 7, 2009 Doris Day singing "Hey There" from the 1957 musical The Pajama Game. She's amazing. She sang this song live, not pre-recorded! I added this since the other one on here got deleted, so hopefully the powers that be will leave it alone. =) Category "Hey There" from 'The Pajama Game' Sheet Music in Eb Major (transposable) - Download & Print - SKU: MN0050383 7/22/2013 12:56:21 PM Hey there I heard a Dutch singer sing this song, Rita Reys, that´s why I ordered this song. And now the choir I´m singing in, is to perform the musical The Pajama Game next May (2014)!! And Hey there is a song from that musical. We did audition and had to sing Hey there!! So I was very good prepared allready!! I got a little part to pay in this musical. 1 / 2 people found this review helpful. Did you find this review helpful? | LOG IN to comment on this review. |
"How did the theme song for the TV show ""The Monkees"" begin?" | qw_1737 | here we come | (Theme From) The Monkees by The Monkees Songfacts Songfacts This was the first song written and recorded for The Monkees TV series, which ran on NBC 1966-1968. Written to introduce the irreverent act, a portion of it was used as the theme song for the show. It was written by the songwriter/producers Tommy Boyce and Bobby Hart, who were hired to write three songs for the show's pilot, including the theme. When they wrote it, the cast had not been chosen and they had very little direction - the show was pitched as "An American version of The Beatles" and loosely based on the Beatles movie A Hard Day's Night. Boyce and Hart wrote the song in the style of The Beatles, composing good-natured lyrics positioning the band as a fun group of guys who are "too busy singing to put anybody down." The finger snaps and "here we come" line were influenced by the Dave Clark Five song " Catch Us If You Can ," where they sing, "Here we come again, catch us if you can." The Monkees didn't play on their early albums, so very often the only band member to appear on a song would be its lead vocalist, which in this case was Micky Dolenz. This song was produced by the song's writers, Tommy Boyce and Bobby Hart, who had members of their band, the Candy Store Prophets, play the instruments. The backing credits are as follows: Micky Dolenz: vocal Wayne Erwin, Gerry Mcgee & Louie Shelton: guitar Larry Taylor: bass Billy Lewis: drums Gene Estes: percussion Turns out this song works very well in a documentary about actual monkeys: It was used to open the 2015 Disney film Monkey Kingdom. "I always thought the song worked fine as the theme song for the TV show. But I never allowed us to sing it in public," Peter Tork, the group's keyboardist/bass guitarist, told Entertainment Weekly. "The whole idea of standing up there and singing, 'We're wonderful/We're the wonderful ones/And our names are The Wonderful Ones,' was too self-congratulatory. What we do now is, the backing band plays [the music] and Micky and I come out onstage to it. I can't ever see us singing 'Hey, hey, we're the Monkees!' I couldn't bear it." |
What term is applied to the situation when a woman has more than one husband? | qw_1784 | polyandry | Polyandry: Marriage with More Than One Man This type of marriage is, not surprisingly, very rarely found around the Globe. It occurs among populations where there are fewer women than men. Female tendencies to find husbands out of a sack first appeared among traditional matriarchal societies. In such primitive groups there was a tradition to kill baby girls in order to reduce the occurrence of births. As a result the female population gradually decreased in comparison to the male population -- and thus the term, "It's a Man's World"? Polygamy, on the other hand, is when a woman or man is married to more than one spouse. Polygamy is a term which is most often used when describing how a man is married to more than one woman. This description is incorrect because the concept of polygamy means a situation where either a man or woman is married to more than one spouse. The situation where the man or woman is married to more than one spouse can be sorted into different sociological categories and concepts. These include how a man can be married to more than one woman (polygyny) and how a woman can be married to more than one man (polyandry). Polyandry in human relationships occurs or has occurred in Tibet, the Canadian Arctic, Zanskar, Nepal, Bhutan, Ladakh, the Nymba, and Sri Lanka, and is known to have been present in some pre-contact Polynesian societies, though probably only among higher caste women. It is also encountered in some regions of Mongolia, among the Mosuo people in China, and in some Sub-Saharan African and American indigenous communities. In other societies, there are people who live in de facto polyandrous arrangements that are not recognized by the law . Sociologist Hilmi Ziya Ülken made the following statements about the prevalence of polygamy and monogamy; "Male dominance since the evolution of primitive societies and his first class distinction being his gender distinction have meant that the single husband framework has proved its sovereignty. However in some places, distinctive economic circumstances and in other places, certain historical periods, have all brought about a framework of marrying many husbands. This is apparent in the Fratri region of Australia." Although historically many societies witness single husband marriages, many women have married more than one man due to the geographical conditions and economic problems. For example; When there was limited land for usage in Tibet, a group of brothers all married the same woman. By marrying the same woman they were able to produce fewer children and avoid a split in their future inheritance. Consequently they were able to establish financial security to a certain degree. Link: |
"If you went to Bizet's ""Carmen"", what would you expect to see?" | qw_1895 | opera | Bizet: Carmen: Amazon.co.uk: Music By Sissel M. Ãstdahl on 24 Aug. 2007 Format: Audio CD This is my favourite "Carmen" performance, not the least since Katia Ricciarelli and José Carreras are likewise my favorite opera singers. Katia Ricciarelli with her pure, clear voice, like silver bells, is totally free from the almost "screaming", which so often happens to sopranos on hitting the highest notes. As Micaela she plays a rather small part in the performance, but she does it beautifully and her voice is perfect for that role. José Carreras is world known for his lyrical tenor. I love his "voice from the soul" and have always preferred him singing softly rather than with all his strength. In this recording I am particularly fond of Act 1, scene 5: "Parle-moi de ma mère" between Don José (Carreras) and Micaela (Ricciarelli). But the finest and most special moment of all is the flower aria, Act 2, scene 11: "La fleur que tu m'avais jetée", sung by Don José (Carreras). Usually, tenors end this aria with a rising crescendo, as a tenor's voice is so often judged by its ability to reach and hold its strength at the highest notes. However, late Conductor Herbert von Karajan, who favoured José Carreras as his preferred tenor, asked Carreras on this occasion if he would do the flower aria differently in this recording, and finish it not in a strong voice, but softly, tuning out into the slightest pianissimo, a slowly disappearing whisper. How right he was. Never have I heard this famous aria sung so beautifully. So in accordance with the role of Don José and the mood the song is supposed to be reflecting. It's these two scenes in particular I always go back to when I listen to this album, but also the rest of the recording is, of course, a delight. Read more › By Sharon249 on 14 Jan. 2011 Format: Audio CD I think with Opera you either love or hate it and having never been to an opera but always fancying going to see if I do like it I booked to see Carmen in a couple of weeks so then I decided to purchase this (as a present for my partner) so I could listen before seeing the opera, and I really enjoyed it and am now looking forward to seeing it on stage even more. A great introduction to Opera! 1 Comment One person found this helpful. Was this review helpful to you? Yes No Sending feedback... Thank you for your feedback. Sorry, we failed to record your vote. Please try again Carmen (Bizet) The Royal Opera - YouTube Carmen (Bizet) The Royal Opera 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 5, 2007 The Spanish heat and gypsy passion of Carmen take to the stage as The Royal Opera presents the first revival of Francesca Zambello's vibrant production with Tanya McCallin's richly coloured designs. www.roh.org.uk |
"What does ""Zorro"" mean in Spanish?" | qw_2013 | fox | What does zorro mean? Freebase(0.00 / 0 votes)Rate this definition: Zorro Zorro is a fictional character created in 1919 by New York–based pulp writer Johnston McCulley. The character has been featured in numerous books, films, television series, and other media. Zorro is the secret identity of Don Diego de la Vega, a Californio nobleman and master living in the Spanish colonial era. The character has undergone changes through the years, but the typical image of him is a dashing black-clad masked outlaw who defends the people of the land against tyrannical officials and other villains. Not only is he too cunning and foxlike for the bumbling authorities to catch, but he delights in publicly humiliating them. Chambers 20th Century Dictionary(0.00 / 0 votes)Rate this definition: Zorro zor′ō, n. a South American fox-wolf. [Sp.] Numerology The numerical value of zorro in Chaldean Numerology is: 7 Pythagorean Numerology Zorro | Define Zorro at Dictionary.com zorro n. 1838, "South American fox-wolf," from Spanish zorro, masc. of zorra "fox," from Basque azaria "fox." The comic book hero, a variation on the Robin Hood theme set in old Spanish California, was created 1919 by U.S. writer Johnston McCulley (1883-1958). Online Etymology Dictionary, © 2010 Douglas Harper Examples from the Web for zorro Expand Contemporary Examples His looks were modeled after Douglas Fairbanks, the actor best known for playing Robin Hood and zorro during the silent era. zorro - definition of zorro in English | Oxford Dictionaries Definition of zorro in English: zorro A doglike fox found in the forests and savannah of South America. Example sentences ‘Some are solitary like the fox, others social like the jackal; some as small as the crab-eating zorro of South America, a few as large as the Arctic wolf.’ Origin Mid 19th century: from Spanish, fox. Pronunciation: Which of the following is correct? Congress took in reforms to the law Congress brought in reforms to the law Which of the following is correct? The injury took his career to an end The injury brought his career to an end Which of the following is correct? She brought a deep breath She took a deep breath Which of the following is correct? The band will take out a new video in June The band will bring out a new video in June Which of the following is correct? The matter is taken before a jury The matter is brought before a jury Which of the following is correct? I brought the ball away from him I took the ball away from him Which of the following is correct? These pills should bring the pain away These pills should take the pain away Which of the following is correct? I'll bring her out for lunch tomorrow I'll take her out for lunch tomorrow Which of the following is correct? The crisis could take down the regime The crisis could bring down the regime Which of the following is correct? I held out the book and she brought it I held out the book and she took it You scored /10 practise again? Retry Translate zorra from Spanish to English Translate zorra from Spanish to English Search Spanish to English: more detail... zorra: whore ; prostitute ; strumpet ; slut ; trollop ; sloven ; bitch ; vixen ; fox ; hussy ; dodger ; cunning person zorro: Detailed Translations for zorra from Spanish to English zorra: zorra form of zorro : zorro adj the fox – alert carnivorous mammal with pointed muzzle and ears and a bushy tail; most are predators that do not hunt in packs 1 |
What is the name of a whirlpool between two islands of the Lofoten Group north west of Norway, which is the result of opposing tidal currrents sweeping through a narrow channel? | qw_2050 | maelstrom | Islands, Roads and Chang'e 3 on Pinterest Forward The Lofoten Maelstrom, Norway: This watery abyss inspired both Edgar Allen Poe’s A Descent into the Maelstrom and Jules Verne’s Twenty Thousand Leagues under the Sea. One of the world’s most ferocious eddies, it appears twice a day just off the Lofoten Islands in northern Norway. As the tide runs back into the main stream, it triggers huge whirlpools that spiral down into the depths at high speed. See More |
Which politician issued a CD of love songs that he had written and co-written, in 2003? | qw_2059 | silvio berlusconi | CNN.com - Berlusconi: Politician to composer - Oct. 31, 2003 Berlusconi: Politician to composer Berlusconi releases love songs album, co-written by Apicella (left) Story Tools MILAN, Italy (Reuters) -- As a businessman he wrote checks. As a politician, he has written speeches. Now Silvio Berlusconi has gone back to one of his first loves: writing songs. They may never be compared to Lennon and McCartney's, but the Italian prime minister's lyrics for a new CD, which goes on sale Friday, are making sound waves. The billionaire premier, who started his working life as a cruise ship crooner, said over the summer that writing songs was more enjoyable than keeping his fractious coalition together. Now he can sweeten up his angry ministers with syrupy lyrics like "Without you my day is empty and my night is sad," or "Never leave me alone, stay here with me. Don't leave me alone, I need you." Or this: "Tell me it doesn't end here, that you don't want to throw away our strange love like this. Tell me you'll come back to me with no more bitter words, let me win your heart." The album of 14 ballads called "Meglio Una Canzone" (Better a Song) features Berlusconi's lyrics sung by Mariano Apicella, a guitar-playing musician he met in a hotel bar in Naples in 2001. "He heard me playing and came over to talk. We played together a bit and then had the idea of writing some songs," Apicella told Reuters. Berlusconi and Apicella burrowed themselves away at the premier's plush summer residence in Sardinia this summer where they composed about 30 songs and were caught on camera having a sing-along in the garden. The royalties won't change the life of Berlusconi -- he is Italy's richest man, after all -- but for Apicella they will be, as an another song says, pennies from heaven. Copyright 2003 Reuters . All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. Story Tools |
Pharology is the study of what? | qw_2068 | lighthouses and signal lights | pharology - definition of pharology in English | Oxford Dictionaries Definition of pharology in English: pharology The scientific study of lighthouses and signal lights. Origin Mid 19th century. From classical Latin Pharos or its etymon ancient Greek Φάρος pharos + -logy. Pronunciation Which of these words is a verb? retrieve Which of these words is a verb? here Which of these words can be a verb? atilt Which of these words is a verb? devise Which of these words can be a verb? clout Which of these words is a verb? relief Which of these words is a verb? shoe Which of these words is a verb? beneficiate Which of these words is a verb? defoliate Which of these words is a verb? accomplish You scored /10 practise again? Retry Learn and talk about Pharology, Lighthouses 5 External links Origin of term[ edit ] The term originally began as pharonology and is prevalent in many 1840s papers on the study of lighthouses. The term stems from the classical Latin or its ancient Greek etymon Pharos, meaning lighthouse ( Pharos was also the proper name of the famed lighthouse of Alexandria ) and the Latin root, "logos" (a word or discourse) in John Purdy 's The Colombian Navigator; Or, Sailing Directory for the American Coasts and the West-Indies. [1] It was again used in Purdy's The New Sailing Directory for the Strait of Gibraltar and the Western Division of the Mediterranean Sea: Comprehending the Coasts of Spain, France, and Italy, from Cape Trafalgar to Cape Spartivento, the Balearic Isles, Corsica, Sardinia, Sicily and the Maltese Islands, with the African Coast, from Tangier to Tripoli, Inclusive ... Improved, by Considerable Additions, to the Present Times. [2] The term's usage was recognized in The Nautical Magazine: A Journal of Papers on Subjects Connected with Maritime Affairs, Volume 13 as "bestowing a passing notice... which has for some time cut a figure, sublime or ridiculous, in our books of sailing directions". [3] The term, pharology, first appeared in the Transactions of the Royal Society of Arts of London in 1847 and credited its coinage as "being first introduced by the late Mr [John] Purdy". [4] A description and list of the lighthouses of the world, 1861 also makes the same claim noting that the term is used to describe the study of modern lighthouses from the 1800s. [5] The term also comes from Pharos. [6] [7] As a study[ edit ] In the 1860s the term's usage was equated to lighthouse engineering including the structure and optical systems used in the lighthouses. [8] More recently, pharology has re-appeared as an obscure or niche area of expertise that focuses on lighthouses and signal lights that surpasses hobby interests. [7] Patrick Barkham of The Guardian noted the association with trainspotters , but Vikki Gilson of Trinity House noted that a wide spectrum of interest in lighthouses is shared by both young and old. [7] |
"Where is the newspaper ""The Village Voice"" published?" | qw_2100 | new york | Top Editors Abruptly Leave Village Voice - The New York Times The New York Times Media |Top Editors Abruptly Leave Village Voice Over Staff Cuts Search Continue reading the main story The tumult that has characterized The Village Voice in recent years resurfaced on Thursday when the top two editors said they were leaving the weekly newspaper. Will Bourne, who became editor last November, and Jessica Lustig, the deputy editor since January, met with the staff at 11 a.m. on Thursday to announce their departure. In a phone interview, Mr. Bourne said that Christine Brennan, executive editor of Voice Media Group, had told them to lay off, or drastically reduce the roles of, five employees on the 20-person staff. Rather than carry out the cuts, he and Ms. Lustig resigned and left immediately, in the middle of closing next week’s paper. The turnover at The Village Voice has become something of a pattern as the weekly and its owners have struggled to come to grips with declining revenue and increased competition for readers and advertisers on the Web. When Mr. Bourne took over, he became the sixth editor in chief of the paper since 2005. “We are both leaving because I was summoned to a meeting and asked to get rid of five people, and we are on a short string already,” said Mr. Bourne, who worked at Fast Company and Inc. magazine before coming to the Voice. “When I was brought in here, I was explicitly told that the bloodletting had come to an end. I have enormous respect for the staff here and the work they have been doing, and I am not going to preside over further layoffs.” Advertisement Continue reading the main story In a statement issued on Thursday afternoon, the Voice Media Group said it would be “instituting further structural and staffing changes at the publication.” It said the changes would include “minimal staff reductions” but denied that five employees would be laid off. The changes, it said, “will ultimately support the ongoing sustainability of The Village Voice.” The company said Pete Kotz would temporarily lead The Village Voice staff while managers searched for a new editor. Mr. Kotz has been Voice Media Group’s national blogs editor and the assigning editor for its national features program. Ms. Lustig said she was leaving at the same time as Mr. Bourne because she shared his belief that the paper could not absorb further cuts. In 2012, Village Voice Media ran into objections from law enforcement officials and civic groups over Backpage.com, a classified Web site that has hosted escort ads. The company split, separating its classified service and selling its chain of 13 weekly newspapers to a group of its former editors and publishers last September. The Village Voice, founded in 1955, has won three Pulitzer Prizes and published the work of Henry Miller, Tom Stoppard and Nat Hentoff. Correction: May 9, 2013 An earlier version of this article misstated the time of a staff meeting at the Village Voice. It was 11 a.m. Thursday, not p.m. A version of this article appears in print on May 10, 2013, on Page B5 of the New York edition with the headline: Top Editors Abruptly Leave Village Voice Over Staff Cuts. Order Reprints | Today's Paper | Subscribe |
Where is the House of Keys the governing body, with 24 elected members? | qw_2101 | isle of man | Isle of Man Government - Information Centre Skip To Menu Information Centre The Isle of Man is not, and never has been, part of the United Kingdom, nor is it part of the European Union. It is not represented at Westminster or in Brussels. The Island is a self-governing British Crown Dependency - as are Jersey and Guernsey in the Channel Islands - with its own parliament, government and laws. The UK government, on behalf of the Crown, is ultimately responsible for its international relations. The Queen, who is ‘Lord of Mann’, is the Manx Head of State and is represented on the Island by the Lieutenant Governor. The Island has a special and limited relationship with the EU, under an agreement (‘Protocol 3’) negotiated when the UK joined Europe in 1973, allowing free trade in agricultural and manufactured products between the Isle of Man and EU members. Apart from matters relating to this agreement, including Customs, the Island is not bound by EU laws and it pays nothing to, and receives nothing from, EU funds. The Manx parliament, Tynwald, was founded more than 1,000 years ago and is the oldest continuous parliament in the world. It has two chambers – the House of Keys, with 24 members (MHKs) elected at general elections every five years, and the Legislative Council, with nine members (MLCs) mostly elected by the Keys. The Isle of Man has no party political system and the leader of its government, the Chief Minister, is chosen by Tynwald after each general election. The Chief Minister, and the nine Ministers selected by him or her to head the major government departments, make up the Council of Ministers, the central executive body or Manx ‘cabinet’, accountable to Tynwald. The current Chief Minister, elected in October 2011, is Allan Bell MHK. History and Culture The unique heritage of the Isle of Man is a blend of Celtic and Viking influences. Norse Viking settlers established Tynwald, the parliament, and the Manx Gaelic language can still be heard. Manx is a Celtic language related to Irish, Scots, Welsh, Cornish and Breton. The Island was ruled by Norse, Scots and English Kings in the Middle Ages, and by sovereign Lords of Man from 1406 until 1765, when it was acquired by the British Crown. Tynwald has endured throughout these changes and for more than ten centuries has represented the independent identity of the Manx people. Other distinctive features of the Island include its national emblem The Three Legs of Man (derived from an ancient sun symbol), the tailless Manx cat, and the names of people and places, echoing the Gaelic/Norse past. Related Links |
Stanley Mathews played which position for the English football team? | qw_2103 | inside right | My Football Facts & Stats | Legendary Football Players | Stanley Matthews 118. Stanley Matthews Stanley Matthews was born in Stoke-on-Trent and was the third of four sons. His father, Jack Matthews, was a renowned local boxer who fostered a sense of discipline, determination and sportsmanship that would serve his son well during his long career. A natural right winger, he showed early promise and played for England schoolboys against Wales. He signed professional terms with Stoke City F.C. in 1932. His international debut came in 1934, scoring for the England side which beat Wales 4-0. Matthews scored a hat-trick for 10-man England in a game against Czechoslovakia in 1937. In 1938, Matthews asked for a transfer, causing a public outcry in Stoke. The war interrupted his career, during which time he served in the Royal Air Force. After the war, he fell out with Stoke and transferred to join Blackpool F.C. in 1947, with whom he won the inaugural Football Writers' Association Footballer of the Year award in 1948. His link-up with Stan Mortensen was very profitable, and Matthews won an FA Cup winners medal in 1953 - a match dubbed the 'Matthews Final' where, despite Mortensen's hat-trick, his outstanding dribbling in the last 30 minutes of the match when Blackpool were 3-1 down more than contributed to him finally earning the medal which had eluded him in the finals of 1948 and 1951. In 1950, Matthews only played in one World Cup game (a 1-0 defeat against Spain). In total, Matthews made 54 official England appearances scoring 11 goals (as well as 29 unofficial wartime appearances with 2 goals). He played his final England game in 1957; he remains the oldest player to have played in an England shirt. His England career is the longest of any player ever to play for the side, stretching from his debut on September 29, 1934 to his last appearance on May 15, 1957, almost 23 years later. At the Football World Cup 1954 in Switzerland, England found themselves struggling, so Matthews promptly switched to inside-forward, galvanized the team, and helped it to a 4-4 draw. Matthews traveled to various parts of the globe to take part in exhibition matches and he was famous world-wide. For example, he attracted a large crowd at Hartleyvale in Cape Town when he appeared there in about 1956. In 1956, Matthews won the first ever European Footballer of the Year award. In 1961 (aged 46) he rejoined his hometown club Stoke City. The following season, Stoke City won the English Second Division Championship and he was voted Footballer of the Year for the second time in his career. He remained with Stoke City until the end of his playing career, appearing in his final game on February 6, 1965, just after his 50th birthday, when he played for the first time in 12 months due to a knee injury, setting up the equaliser for his team. In 1965, he became the first football player to be knighted for services to sport. He received a FIFA Gold Merit Order in 1992. After playing 698 games in the Football League, Matthews managed Port Vale F.C. (1965-1968). After this he moved to Malta, where he coached Hibernians, also playing for them until he was 55. He played for numerous local sides, meaning that he was still running down the wing in his 60s. He also coached "Stan's Men" in Soweto, South Africa, and in Canada. He even played in a charity match at Grangemouth as late as 1981. During his illustrious career he gained respect, not only as a great player, but also as a gentleman. This is exemplified by the fact that despite playing in over seven hundred league games, he was never booked. Matthews was made an Inaugural Inductee of the English Football Hall of Fame in 2002 in recognition of his outstanding talents. Legendary Football Players - Stanley Matthews |
"The English version of ""The Magic Roundabout"", a children's television programme created in France was broadcast from 18 October 1965 to January 1977. It was narrated by the father of which actress?" | qw_2104 | emma thompson | YouRememberThat.Com - Taking You Back In Time... - Magic Roundabout � 1960s / magic roundabout Le Man�ge enchant� (known in English as The Magic Roundabout) was a children's television programme created in France in 1963 by Serge Danot. Some five hundred five-minute-long episodes were made and were originally broadcast between 1964 and 1971 on ORTF. However, it was in the United Kingdom that the series became best known. The English version was narrated by Eric Thompson, the father of Emma Thompson, and broadcast from 18 October 1965 to January 1977. This version of the show attained cult status, and was watched as much by adults for its dry humour as by the children for whom it was intended. YouRememberThat.Com - Taking You Back In Time... - Search 1960s Magic Roundabout Le Man�ge enchant� (known in English as The Magic Roundabout) was a children's television programme created in France in 1963 by Serge Danot. Some five hundred five-minute-long episodes were made and were originally broadcast between 1964 and 1971 on ORTF. However, it was in the United Kingdom that the series became best known. The English version was narrated by Eric Thompson, the father of Emma Thompson, and broadcast from 18 October 1965 to January 1977. This version of the show attained cult status, and was watched as much by adults for its dry humour as by the children for whom it was intended. |
Where is the headquarters of the Surrey County Cricket Club? | qw_2244 | oval | Kia Oval - The Home of Surrey County Cricket Club Friday 7 April, 11:00AM Specsavers County Championship One The Kia Oval Thursday 1 June, 11:00am ICC Champions Trophy Six fixtures, including the Final The Kia Oval Thursday 27 July, 11:00am Investec Test Match The Kia Oval Home Surrey County Cricket Club, based in the heart of London, was formed in 1845 and is one of the most iconic Sports Clubs in the United Kingdom. The vast majority of Surrey home matches are played at the Kia Oval cricket grounds which has also staged International cricket since 1882. Since then, every great cricketer in the World has played in the shadow of the famous gas-holders which overlook the grounds. By working here you become part of Surrey. No matter which area of the Club you join be it cricket coaching, sales or event management, you'll find there are plenty of opportunities to learn new skills and develop a rewarding career. Working here is all about being part of the Surrey team, having fun, loving what you do, and creating great customer experiences. See more The Kia Oval Kennington London, se11 5ss United Kingdom Company Size Contact us - Kia Oval Contact us Feel free to get in touch with us by using our many means of contact General Enquiries If you have any issues or would like to offer the Club any feedback, please contact us at customerservice@surreycricket.com ADDRESS LONDON SE11 5SS Where are we? The Kia Oval is easily accessible by car, train, bus and tube, from the West End, the City and all South East Counties. Click below. GETTING TO THE KIA OVAL Nearby Accommodation Please use the button below to view a range of nearby hotels and Bed & Breakfasts that are suitable for your visit to the Kia Oval. |
In international sport, what is the IPL? | qw_2303 | indian premier league | IPL on Sky Sports: Indian Premier League live on Sky from 2015 | Cricket News | Sky Sports IPL on Sky Sports: Indian Premier League live on Sky from 2015 Sky Sports will show the Indian Premier League exclusively live for the first time next year. Last Updated: 17/02/14 10:57pm The IPL is packed with cricket's biggest names, such as Kevin Pietersen Viewers will be able to enjoy 60 live matches each year, as Sky Sports adds the drama, colour and excitement of the IPL for at least three years from 2015. The agreement strengthens Sky's unrivalled schedule of live year-round cricket which includes England home and away, plus coverage from Australia, India, South Africa, the West Indies and New Zealand. From next year, only Sky Sports viewers be able to enjoy the world's top four domestic Twenty20 cricket competitions; the IPL, the ECB's NatWest T20 Blast, Australia's Big Bash League and South Africa's Ram Slam T20 Challenge. Barney Francis, managing director of Sky Sports, said: "It's the cricket competition that everyone is talking about and from next year, only on Sky Sports can viewers follow the IPL live. "Sky Sports' cricket coverage has never been stronger, offering something for everyone including all the major Test playing nations and all the best players. We can't wait. "Before then, our cricket continues with the best action including ICC World Twenty20 next month and England's summer Tests against Sri Lanka and India." Launched in 2008, the IPL features many of the world's best players in a two month competition contested across India, with matches drawing huge crowds that create electric atmospheres. Last year's tournament was won by Sachin Tendulkar's team, the Mumbai Indians, with Tendulkar ending his six-year IPL career with his first Indian Premier League trophy win. The agreement is the latest in a series of long-term rights announcements made by Sky Sports, strengthening its unrivalled portfolio of live sport across six channels. Last month, Sky announced agreements for British & Irish Lions, Super League, WWE, Scottish Football, Cricket New Zealand and speedway and last week a seven-year deal for live PGA Tour golf. Unrivalled The IPL deal reinforces Sky's unrivalled schedule of year-round cricket. Sky Sports viewers can enjoy live coverage of every major cricket Test playing nation until 2016, which includes England at home and abroad, ICC events, long term deals for cricket from South Africa, Australia, West Indies, India and New Zealand, women's international matches, and the best of the English domestic season, plus a range of additional programming. Cricket coverage on Sky Sports features analysis from some of the biggest names in the sport, including Sir Ian Botham, Shane Warne, David Gower, Michael Atherton, Nasser Hussain, David Lloyd and Michael Holding. The latest cricket news, results and views are also available every day on skysports.com and Sky Sports News HD. |
What is the radius of a circle whose area is 154 square inches? | qw_2397 | 7 inches | What is the circumference of a circle whose radius is 7 inches? What is the circumference of a circle whose radius is 7 inches? –1 vote posted May 16, 2016 by Divya Bharti Share this puzzle solution May 16, 2016 by Jaikumar Bhatia Your comment on this solution: Email me at this address if a comment is added after mine:Email me if a comment is added after mine Privacy: Your email address will only be used for sending these notifications. Anti-spam verification: To avoid this verification in future, please log in or register . 0 votes solution May 16, 2016 by Hasan Raza Your comment on this solution: Email me at this address if a comment is added after mine:Email me if a comment is added after mine Privacy: Your email address will only be used for sending these notifications. Anti-spam verification: To avoid this verification in future, please log in or register . 0 votes solution May 17, 2016 by Gangadharan Kv Your comment on this solution: Email me at this address if a comment is added after mine:Email me if a comment is added after mine Privacy: Your email address will only be used for sending these notifications. Anti-spam verification: To avoid this verification in future, please log in or register . 0 votes The value of the circumference equals to 2 * PI * 7 inches solution May 26, 2016 by anonymous Your comment on this solution: Email me at this address if a comment is added after mine:Email me if a comment is added after mine Privacy: Your email address will only be used for sending these notifications. Anti-spam verification: |
How high should a badminton net be at the centre? | qw_2446 | 1 524 metres 5 ft | Equipment – BWF Shuttle Time Shuttlecocks When teaching badminton to school pupils it is advised to use synthetic shuttles. Synthetic shuttles are more durable than feather ones and come in a variety of colors. Colored shuttles can be used to aid younger pupils or individuals with visual impairments. Net Click on a thumbnail to show a larger image The height of a badminton net should be 1.55 metres (5 ft. 1 inch) high at the edges and 1.524 metres (5 ft.) high in the centre. To assist pupils it may be possible to reduce the height of the net or remove the net entirely. When lowering or removing the net it is important to re-inforce safety to pupils. Schools that do not have badminton nets can use rope or tape as a substitute. Balloons can be used as a replacement for Shuttles in many activities in the Shuttle Time programme. Pupils may find it easier to successfully strike a balloon, due to its larger size and slower trajectory. Click on a thumbnail to show a larger image |
Which country has the same name as a state of the USA? | qw_2624 | georgia | St. George, slaying the dragon The Web site of the president of Georgia was temporarily moved to servers based in Atlanta, Georgia, over the weekend, after what appeared to be an attack by Russian hackers. The move was overseen by a Georgian-born executive at a technology company based in Georgia (the state), who happened to be on vacation in Georgia (the country) when the fighting started. Why does a country that was formerly part of the USSR have the same name as a state in the American Deep South? Both got their present-day monikers from the British. The name of the country comes from the Russian word Gruzia, which was in turn derived from the Persian and Turkish versions of the name George, Gorj and Gurju. It's not clear when the Brits started using the word Georgia in place of Gruzia, but scholars believe the switch happened sometime in the late Middle Ages. Advertisement In their native tongue, Georgians refer to themselves as the Kartveli and to their country as Sakartvelo. But the Kartveli have for many centuries been associated with George, the Roman soldier and Christian martyr . (They adopted Christianity under Roman rule in the 330s.) The Arabs, Ottomans, and Persians—who ruled over the country at various times until the Russians took control in 1801—chose to name Sakartvelo after its beloved patron saint, whose image dotted the art and architecture of the region. The American Georgia, on the other hand, was named after King George II of England, who granted the state its charter in 1732. The –ia suffix, meaning " state of ," comes from the Greek and was tacked onto the end of many place names via the vast imperial and lingual legacy of the Romans. The name George became popular in Western Europe only after the Crusades, when knights traveling to the Holy Land came in contact with the widespread veneration of the saint among the Eastern Christians—in places like Georgia. (George became the patron saint of England in the 1340s.) Meanwhile, the saint's name derives from Greek and refers to a tiller of land. In that respect, both Georgia and Georgia live up to their names. We may refer to both the country and the state by the same name, but the homonymy of Georgia and Georgia doesn't exist in Russian. The soldiers storming the border this week might say they were advancing into Gruzia, as opposed to the American region—which they would pronounce as Gee-OR-gee-ah. |
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