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What activity makes Aspen, Vail, and Breckenridge famous? | 1 Steamboat Springs Colorado’s exploding population has turned the state’s front-range resorts into overcrowded parking lots on the weekends. That’s not the case at Steamboat Springs , where the three-hour drive to Denver thins the herds. What you will find is arguably the best snow in the state—the dry, light “champagne powder,” as the locals have named it. You will also find a quaint downtown where the fur coats and haute culture of Aspen and Vail are overshadowed by cowboy boots and ten-gallon hats. And after a day of shredding knee-deep powder, you have multiple options for relaxation. Steamboat boasts two hot springs, the Strawberry Park Natural Springs and Old Town Hot Springs. Oh yeah: The latter one features waterslides. 3 hours from Denver 2 Telluride It’s difficult to focus on the ski slope at Telluride due to the jaw-dropping views in every direction. Telluride sits in a box canyon, surrounded on all sides by the soaring, steep peaks of Colorado’s San Juan range. Telluride was once the state’s best-kept secret, due to the six-hour drive from Denver. The mountain is now known internationally, but crowds are still small, even on weekends. Telluride serves up great après ski, thanks to the aptly named Mountain Village town, which sits amidst the chairlifts, midway up the mountain. Regular flights to Denver 3 Vail Vail is ubiquitous on global “Best Ski Resorts” lists, and it’s easy to see what. The powder always falls, even in drought years, thanks to the mountain’s cloud seeding program. The après opportunities are unrivaled. The back bowls go on forever. While it’s no longer the country’s biggest resort, Vail created the model for mega resorts that cater to skiers of all abilities. The resort’s front side is where you’ll find miles of zoomers and groomers, while the backside is where the experts go to play. You pay for your fun at Vail, which boasts one of the most expensive lift tickets in the U.S. ($151 for adults). And with so many opportunities for good food, drink and entertainment, you’re bound to leave Vail with an empty wallet. It’s worth every penny. 2 hours from Denver 4 Breckenridge “Breck” is of the most popular ski resorts in Colorado due to its proximity to Denver, all-abilities terrain and amazing snow. This combination means that Breckenridge is often congested and competitive on the weekends. If you can skip away during the week, however, you will find a charming, laid-back vibe and lots of snow. The real draw of Breck, however, is the town, which features the most varied nightlife of the Colorado ski towns. The bars range from upscale to dive, and the cuisine runs a similar gamut. It’s a safe bet that there’s a party going on almost every night of the week. 1.5 hours from Denver 5 Aspen Snowmass Colorado’s most famous ski destination is actually comprised of four different ski resorts within a 10-mile radius: Aspen Mountain (aka Ajax), Aspen Highlands, Snowmass and Buttermilk Mountain. All are covered on the same ticket and linked via bus. The enormous skiable area provides more than enough terrain for all abilities. The regular powder dumps keep everyone happy, including the multiple celebrities you will see at the mountain lodge. But beware: if you travel on a shoestring budget, you will have a tough time enjoying Aspen Snowmass . The town’s nightlife, posh hotels and truly world-class restaurants are the real draw, but you pay for it. If Vail sends you home with an empty wallet, then Aspen leaves you with ample credit card debt. 4 hours from Denver 6 Winter Park Just a short drive from Denver, Winter Park has provided world-class snowfall and challenging terrain to weekend warriors since the ’40s. The state’s population boom means Winter Park is a zoo on Saturdays, but the huge snow dumps are often worth the traffic jams and lift lines. Looking for a leg burn? Winter Park’s Mary Jane Mountain is revered internationally for its mogul runs, which dish out equal parts punishment and joy to those who love bumps. You’ll find zero pretentiousness in the town of Winter Park, which boasts plenty of | In Which There's A Girl In New York City Who Calls Herself The Human Trampoline - Home - This Recording Friday, April 8, 2011 at 11:35AM Where We All Will Be Received by NELL BOESCHENSTEIN I know a six-year-old in Berkeley who starts each day by asking his parents to “put on the rock & roll!” and they know he means Graceland. It’s a record that refuses to turn off. —Daniel Wolff in 1988 When my sister who had been living in Colorado for six years finished chemotherapy treatments for breast cancer, she and her husband decided it was time to move closer to family. He went ahead of her to start work as she stayed behind to pack; between the two of them they had collected enough stuff to make the move back to where she and I had grown up in Virginia not a simple matter of throwing worldly belongings in a car and gunning it across I-70. It was a move that required preparation and, to make the trip itself easier, we decided I would fly out from New York and drive east with her. We couldn’t afford to make a real road trip of it, but we did allow ourselves the luxury of one tourist stop along the way, provided it was not too far afield. It wasn’t much of a dilemma: a brief consult and Graceland was the destination we mentally marked on the map. The inaugural album for the drive was a no-brainer. As the second song reminded us of how the Mississippi Delta could shine like a National guitar, the Rockies receded in the rearview mirror and the Denver exurbs dissolved into grassland. We were going to Graceland, Graceland in Memphis, Tennessee. We were going home. photo by edie baskin Paul Simon’s Graceland celebrates a quarter century this summer: it hit your parents’ cassette player in August 1986. I was six and my sister was twelve. We were both still single and life was great. This means that Graceland is now the same age that “Will You Love Me Tomorrow” by the Shirelles, “Stand By Me” by Ben E. King, “Hit the Road, Jack” by Ray Charles, and “Are You Lonesome Tonight?” by the King (of Graceland) were when Simon’s album came out. I name only songs because in 1961 albums as we understand them today hadn’t yet been invented. I have not come here to complain about time but to make the point that dues have been paid. Graceland at 25 has reached the echelon that boasts only the most rarified classics. When he sat down to record the album Simon was struggling creatively. Hearts and Bones, released three years earlier, had been welcomed to the sound of popular and critical crickets. A few years before officially beginning work on it someone had sent him a cassette of umbaquanga music (a genre of South African music with Zulu roots). He had played the tape in his car, been thrilled by it, and subsequently fascinated by the rhythms and culture he heard in the music. He then recruited renowned African musicians to work with him — Ladysmith Black Mambazo, Youssou N’Dour, and Miriam Makeba — as well as the likes of Linda Ronstadt and his childhood heroes, the Everly Brothers, and Graceland came to life. Simon has often said that American popular music of the 1950s was where he found his original inspiration and in the liner notes of Graceland he observes that in umbaquanga he heard rhythms and a musical sensibility that recalled for him that boyhood soundtrack. As soon as the album was released Simon was back on top. It won the Grammy for Album of the Year in 1986, eventually sold more than fourteen million copies, and Rolling Stone called it “the whole world’s soundtrack.” In the first few months and even years after Graceland established its place on the charts, it provoked controversy and accusations of colonialism. Some of its recording sessions — the ones that took place in Johannesburg — violated the cultural boycott of the South African apartheid regime. While Simon was on record as ardently anti-apartheid, he perversely claimed the album could somehow not stand as a political document, a claim that sounded defensive and disingenuous given the album’s underlying themes of a family of man that crosses cultural, political, and racial boun |
Where did Italy invade in 1935? | WW2: Italy invades Ethiopia | South African History Online South African History Online Home » WW2: Italy invades Ethiopia WW2: Italy invades Ethiopia italy_ethiopia_big.jpg Thursday, 3 October 1935 In 1935, the League of Nations was faced with another crucial test. Benito Mussolini , the Fascist leader of Italy, had adopted Adolf Hitler's plans to expand German territories by acquiring all territories it considered German. Mussolini followed this policy when he invaded Abyssinia (now Ethiopia ) the African country situated on the horn of Africa. Mussolini claimed that his policies of expansion were not different from that of other colonial powers in Africa. The aim of invading Ethiopia was to boost Italian national prestige, which was wounded by Ethiopia's defeat of Italian forces at the Battle of Adowa in the nineteenth century (1896), which saved Ethiopia from Italian colonisation. Another justification for the attack was an incident during December 1934, between Italian and Abyssinian troops at the Wal-Wal Oasis on the border between Abyssinian Somaliland, where 200 soldiers lost their lives. Both parties were exonerated in the incident, much to the disgust of Mussolini, as he felt Abyssinia should have been held accountable for the incident. This was used as a rationale to invade Abyssinia. Mussolini saw it as an opportunity to provide land for unemployed Italians and also acquire more mineral resources to fight off the effects of the Great Depression . References: | 10000_questions 35 - 10000 general knowledge questions and answers 10000_questions 35 10000_questions 35 - 10000 general knowledge questions and... SCHOOL View Full Document 10000 general knowledge questions and answers www.cartiaz.ro No Questions Quiz 17 Answers 51 What is Samsoe a type of Cheese 52 A fylfot is a heraldic name for what symbol Swastika 53 Where would you find a howdah Back of Elephant (basket) 54 In what country is the language Fanti spoken Ghana 55 What flowers name translates from the Greek as Water Vessel Hydrangea 56 Which of Henry the Eights wives was the widow of elder brother Catherine of Aragon 57 The Boys from Syracuse is based on what Shakespeare play The comedy of errors 58 Hathor was the Egyptian goddess of what The Sky 59 The larva of the click beetle is called what Wireworm 60 In Australian slang what is a ten ounce sandwich Liquid Lunch - Can of Beer 61 What is the name of the largest moon of Jupiter Ganymede 62 The Mason-Dixon line separates Pennsylvania and what state Maryland 63 The kinkajou belongs to what family of animals Raccoon 64 What is the Hindu Kush Mountain Range 65 Caligari is the capital of what island Sardinia This is the end of the preview. Sign up to access the rest of the document. TERM 10000 general knowledge questions and answers www.cartiaz.ro No Questions Quiz 19 Ans 10000_questions 38 |
Which American photographer who lived from 1923 to 1971 was noted for her portraits of people such as transvestites, dwarfs, giants and prostitutes in unconventional poses and settings? | Diane Arbus (Author of Diane Arbus) edit data Diane Arbus was an American photographer, noted for her portraits of people on the fringes of society, such as transvestites, dwarfs, giants, prostitutes, and ordinary citizens in unconventional poses and settings. Arbus' early work was created using 35mm cameras, but by the 1960s Arbus adopted the Rolleiflex medium format twin-lens reflex. This format provided a square aspect ratio, higher image resolution, and a waist-level viewfinder that allowed Arbus to connect with her subjects in ways that a standard eye-level viewfinder did not. Arbus also experimented with the use of flashes in daylight, allowing her to highlight and separate her subjects from the background. In July 1971, Arbus committed suicide in Greenwich Village at the age of 48 Diane Arbus was an American photographer, noted for her portraits of people on the fringes of society, such as transvestites, dwarfs, giants, prostitutes, and ordinary citizens in unconventional poses and settings. Arbus' early work was created using 35mm cameras, but by the 1960s Arbus adopted the Rolleiflex medium format twin-lens reflex. This format provided a square aspect ratio, higher image resolution, and a waist-level viewfinder that allowed Arbus to connect with her subjects in ways that a standard eye-level viewfinder did not. Arbus also experimented with the use of flashes in daylight, allowing her to highlight and separate her subjects from the background. In July 1971, Arbus committed suicide in Greenwich Village at the age of 48 by ingesting a large quantity of barbiturates and then slashing her wrists. ...more | Account Suspended Account Suspended This Account has been suspended. Contact your hosting provider for more information. |
Which famous public school is situated n the village of Street in Somerset? | Millfield | Five Millfield Prep pupils competed in the Somerset Junior Championships at Peasedown St. John School. Congratulations >> Latest Tweet 15 hours 23 min ago. Millfield has been named the top independent sports school of 2016 by @schoolsportmag - a proud achievement for… t.co/8QsHOPUjKv 9 hours 57 min ago. Pre-School have been on a #bearhunt in Forest School! t.co/CccDG68i4J t.co/RPoapaD8yK Whatever our pupils aspire to be, we are here to support them. We're proud to offer outstanding facilities, small class sizes and inspiration and guidance from teachers and coaches across countless subjects. So whatever their chosen field, we help them to achieve their own personal best. Pre-Prep | Outdoor Places to Visit near Wookey Hole, Nr. Wells, Somerset Outdoor Places to Visit near Wookey Hole, Nr. Wells, Somerset Wookey House the Luxury Self Catering & Dog Friendly Accommodation the WOOKEY House 3 School Mews School Hill Wookey Hole Somerset BA5 1BZ T: 01458 259577 M: 07981 438988 www.tripadvisor.co.uk Places to Visit - Countryside THE MENDIP HILLS – for walking, climbing, caving, cycling or just for lunch – The Mendip Hills (commonly called the Mendips) is a range of limestone hills to the south of Bristol and Bath in Somerset. Running east to west between Weston-super-Mare and Frome, the hills overlook the Somerset Levels to the south and the Avon Valley to the north. The hills give their name to the local government district of Mendip, which administers most of the area. The hills are largely formed from Carboniferous Limestone, which is quarried at several sites. The higher, western part of the hills has been designated an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB), which gives it a level of protection comparable to a national park. The AONB is 198 km² (76 sq mi). The Mendip Hills AONB and Somerset County Council's outdoor education centre is at the Charterhouse Centre near Blagdon. A wide range of outdoor sports and leisure activities take place in the Mendips, many based on the particular geology of the area. The hills are recognised as a national centre for caving and cave diving, as well as being popular with climbers, hillwalkers and natural historians. The Mendip Hills Visit Somerset Ebbor Gorge Craggy limestone outcrops, Limestone scree slopes and lush wooded valleys are on offer in this Mendip reserve. Some 200,000 years ago the huge cavern that formed Ebbor Gorge collapsed and left behind a number of small caves where reindeer, cave bear and wolf remains have been discovered. Artefacts and bones from Neolithic people who sheltered in these caves 5000 years ago are on show at Wells museum. Three trails are available. The 2km red route takes about 1 hour and includes a strenuous scramble up the gorge. Robust footwear is recommended. The 1km black route takes you along a woodland ramble lush with ferns, mosses and fungi. It takes about half an hour. The easy access blue route takes about 15 minutes and is ideal for wheel chairs and pushchairs GeoTimes CHEDDAR GORGE is a limestone gorge in the Mendip Hills, near the village of Cheddar. The gorge is the site of the Cheddar show caves, where Britain's oldest complete human skeleton, Cheddar Man, estimated to be 9,000 years old, was found in 1903. Older remains from the Upper Late Palaeolithic era (12,000–13,000 years ago) have been found. The caves, produced by the activity of an underground river, contain stalactites and stalagmites. Cheddar Gorge, including the caves and other attractions, has become a tourist destination. In a 2005 poll of Radio Times readers, following its appearance on the 2005 television programme Seven Natural Wonders, Cheddar Gorge was named as the second greatest natural wonder in Britain, surpassed only by Dan yr Ogof caves. The gorge attracts about 500,000 visitors per year The Somerset Levels THE SOMERSET LEVELS – these wonderful wetalnds barely reach 8m above sea level and the land was permanently under water just 6,500 years ago. it is thought that the summer grazing land on the levels and moors may have given rise to the name Summerseata –‘land of the summer people’ from which Somerset gets its name. The great flat expanses of land which stretch inland from Bridgwater bay to the Mendip hills in the north and the Quantock hills in the west are often overlooked by visitors but form a vast wildlife haven teeming with rare and endangered species. Otters are best seen at Shapwick heath or Westhay moor but all the watercourses are rich in water voles, fish and insects while lush flower meadows are home to many wild orchids and butterflies. To the north of the polden hills, the rivers Axe, Sheppey and Brue cross the peat moors and Avalon Marshes while the southern levels including Sedgemoor are crossed by the Parrett (which is |
Which city is known as the ‘Pearl of the Adriatic’? | Wandering Dubrovnik's City Walls by Rick Steves Wandering Dubrovnik’s City Walls By Rick Steves Dubrovnik's central promenade is the place to see and be seen. (photo: Cameron Hewitt) Within its thick medieval walls, Dubrovnik holds a jumble of cobbled back lanes and sleepy charm. (photo: Cameron Hewitt) Sunbathed seating isn't hard to find among the Old Town’s restaurants and bars. (photo: Cameron Hewitt) Croatia, with thousands of miles of coastline on the Adriatic Sea, is Eastern Europe's Riviera. Holiday-makers love its pebbly beaches, predictably balmy summer weather, and dramatic mountains. Croatia's top tourist town, Dubrovnik, is deservedly known as the "Pearl of the Adriatic," jutting confidently into the sea on the southern tip. While Dubrovnik's museums are nothing special, this town is one of those places that you never want to leave. The real attraction here is the Old Town and its relaxing, breezy setting. It's a multigenerational celebration of life, where everybody's out enjoying an easygoing stroll or taking a dip in the sea. For travelers, Dubrovnik's single best sight is the still-stout medieval wall that surrounds this city of about 40,000, offering an unforgettably scenic mile-long stroll above town. While constructed over many centuries, today's impressive fortifications date from the 1400s, when they were beefed up to defend against the Ottoman Turks. Jockeying my way between cruise-excursion groups that have descended upon the town (these days about 800,000 cruisers stopped here each year), I climb the steep steps to the top of the mighty wall. As I begin a slow, circular, hour-and-a-half walk around the fortified perimeter of one of Europe's best-preserved medieval towns, I'm bombarded with ever-changing views. On one side is a sea of red rooftops; on the other side, the actual sea. As I approach the Pile Gate wall entrance, I pause to enjoy a full frontal view of the Stradun, the 300-yard-long promenade that runs through the heart of Dubrovnik's Old Town. In the Middle Ages, merchants lined this drag; before that, it was a canal. Today this is the main artery of the city: an Old World shopping mall by day and sprawling cocktail party after dark. Farther along, I look down and see a peaceful stone terrace perched above the sea, clinging like a barnacle to the outside of the city walls. Generously shaded by white umbrellas, this is my favorite Dubrovnik escape, a rustic outdoor tavern called Buza . The name means "hole in the wall" — and that's exactly what you'll have to climb through to get there. Filled with mellow tourists and bartenders pouring wine from tiny screw-top bottles into plastic cups, Buza comes with castaway views and Frank Sinatra ambience. Looking inland from my ramparts perch, my eyes fall on a random arrangement of bright- and dark-toned red roof tiles. In this complex and once troubled corner of Europe, even a tranquil stroll around the walls comes with a poignant history lesson. After Croatia declared independence from Yugoslavia in 1991, the Yugoslav National Army laid siege to this town and lobbed mortars over the hill. Today, the new, brighter-colored tiles mark houses that were hit and have been rebuilt. At a glance, it's clear that more than two-thirds of the Old Town's buildings suffered bomb damage. Surveying the rooftops, my thoughts turn to Pero, my B&B host, who spent years after the war turning the bombed-out remains of his Old Town home into a fine guesthouse. Upon my arrival last night, Pero uncorked a bottle of orahovica (the local walnut liqueur). Hoping to write that evening with a clear head, I tried to refuse the drink. But this is a Slavic land. Remembering times when I was force-fed vodka in Russia by new friends, I knew it was hopeless. Pero had made this hooch himself, with green walnuts. As he slugged down a shot, he handed me a glass, wheezing, "Walnut grappa — it recovers your energy." Pero reached under the counter and held up the mangled tail of a mortar shell, describing how the gorgeous stone and knotty-wood building he grew up in suffered a direc | What famous sauce is manufactured by McIlhenny & Co? Tabasco What year was th - Pastebin.com In what country can one find 40 species of lemurs? A: Madagascar. RAW Paste Data What famous sauce is manufactured by McIlhenny & Co? Tabasco What year was the first motor race held that was classed as Formula 1? 1950 In the wild west, how was Henry McCarty better known? Billy The Kid How many stories did each of the World Trade Towers have? 110 What is the name of the cafe in Coronation Street? 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Name the first two letters of the Greek alphabet? | Ancient Greece for Kids: Greek Alphabet and Letters History >> Ancient Greece The Ancient Greeks developed an alphabet for writing. Their common language and writing was one of the things that bound the Greeks together. The Greek alphabet is still used today. It is even used in the United States where Greek letters are popular as mathematical symbols and are used in college fraternities and sororities. History The Greeks learned about writing and the alphabet from the Phoenicians. They took much of their alphabet from the Phoenician alphabet, but they added a few new letters. They also assigned some of the letters to vowel sounds. The Greek alphabet was the first alphabet to use vowels. The Letters There are 24 letters in the Greek alphabet. Letter omega (o-may-gah) Greek Numbers Greek letters were also used for writing Greek numerals. The first nine letters (from alpha to theta) were used for the numbers 1 to 9. The next nine letters (from iota to koppa) were used for multiples of 10 from 10 to 90. Finally, the next nine letters (from rho to sampi) were used for 100 to 900. For example, the numbers 1, 2, and 3 are alpha, beta, and gamma. Wait a minute you say! That's 27 letters, not 24. Plus, some of those letters I don't recognize from your list above. Well, they also added three letters for numbers. They were digamma for the number 6, koppa for the number 90, and sampi for the number 900. Greek Letters in Science and Math A lot of Greek letters are used in science and math. They are usually used for constants, variables, and functions. Some examples include: Δ Delta - a difference or change in quantity π Pi - the constant 3.14159… used in calculating the circumference and volume of a circle λ Lambda - represents the wavelength of light in physics θ Theta - is often used to represent an angle Σ Sigma - is used to represent a summation of a number of items Interesting Facts about the Greek Alphabet The word "alphabet" comes from the first two letters of the Greek alphabet "alpha" and "beta". The original Greek alphabet didn't have upper case and lower case letters. These were developed later. Many Greek letters are used in the International Phonetic Alphabet. Today Greek is the official language of the country of Greece and one of the official languages of Cyprus. It is estimated that around 30% of English words are derived from some sort of classical Greek word. The Greek alphabet gave rise to other alphabets including Latin, Gothic, and Cyrillic. Many Greek letters are the same as Latin letters, but some of them sound different. Take a ten question quiz about this page. For more about Ancient Greece: Overview | Index-a Don't Forget To Hit <ESC> before going to a different page. Let's play a game of 30 questions. No, not that old standard of 20 questions, but one with an extra 10 questions added in and one that uses numeric answers (from 1 to 30). If you get stumped, go on to the next one. Perhaps the answer you need will be one of those left over when you complete all the questions you're sure of. Each answer is a number. The answers are the numbers 1-30. Each number appears only once. (Obviously) the questions are not in the right order.. 1. Aside from an extra 385 yards, how many miles is a marathon race? 2. If 27 solid cubes are formed into one big 3x3x3 cube how many individual cubes, at most, are visible from any single angle? 3. In the movie Spinal Tap what number is: "Well, it is one louder.."? 4. 'Via Dolorosa' is the (how many) Stations of the Cross, the Christian ritual tracing the key stages of the death of Jesus, beginning with his condemnation and ending with his being laid in the tomb? 5. How many dots are on a (standard 1-6) die? 6. The Russian 'Crimea Highway' trunk road from Moscow to the Crimea in Ukraine is the M (what)? 7. What number, between two hyphens, is used by journalists, etc., to mark the end of a newspaper or broadcast story? 8. How many unique dominoes are in a standard 'double six' set? 9. What number turned on its side (rotated 90 degrees) is the symbol for infinity? 10. The Marvel Comics superhero team led by Mr Fantastic was the Fanstastic (what)? 11. What is the larger number of the binary system? 12. Japanese haiku poems loosely comprise how many syllables? 13. The Tropics of Cancer and Capricorn are respectively (what number)-and-half degrees north and south of the Equator? 14. What number is Hurricane on the Beaufort Scale? 15. Greek deka, and Latin decem, are what number? 16. Conventionally how many books are in the Bible's New Testament? 17. How many legs (or arms) are most usually on a starfish? 18. A lunar month is an average (how many) days plus 12 hours, 44 minutes and 3 seconds? 19. 'Roaring' refers to what pluralised number in describing a 1900s decade of western world prosperity? 20. Traditionally what number of years anniversary is symbolized by silver? 21. What is generally stated to be the number of major joints in the human body? 22. What number is the French coded slang 'vingt-deux!', which warns that police are coming? 23. What is the only number that equals twice the sum of its digits (digit means numerical symbol)? 24. The early/mid-1900s American vaudeville comedy act was called the (how many) Stooges? 25. Any line of three numbers in the 'magic square' (a 3 x 3 grid of the numbers 1-9) adds up to what? 26. What is the international SPI resin/polymer identification coding system number (typically shown within a recycling triangle symbol) for polystyrene? 27. Traditionally the diameter of the 45rpm gramophone record is (how many) inches? 28. Pure gold is (how many)-carat? 29. The expression 'On cloud (what)' refers to being blissfully happy? 30. Each player begins with (how many) pieces in a game of chess? Daniel David "Danny" Kirwan (born 13 May 1950) is a British musician whose greatest success came with his role as guitarist, singer and songwriter with the blues-rock band Fleetwood Mac between 1968 and 1972. Kirwan's first recorded work with the band was on the huge instrumental hit single "Albatross". Green later stated that, "I would never have done "Albatross" if it wasn't for Danny. I would never have had a number one hit record." The B-side of the single was Kirwan's first published tune, the instrumental "Jigsaw Puzzle Blues". This was an old clarinet piece, written by Joe Venuti and Adrian Rollini, and recorded by the Joe Venuti / Eddie Lang Blue Five in 1933. Kirwan had adapted the piece for himself and Green to play on |
If you are tuning in to Freeview Channel 12 what is the historic sounding name of the channel that you would be watching? | Apsattv.com March 2003 History Sky Channel tightens the noose on media pirates From http://afr.com/companies/2003/03/11/FFXZFUAA3DD.html TAB's national racing television service, Sky Channel, claims it is winning the war against piracy, which is costing the group millions in lost revenue every year. The company has moved to prevent hotel owners from illegally accessing the Sky service, which costs venues $12,000 a year. Sky received Federal Court orders allowing it to raid pirate hotels and seize illegal smart cards and set-top boxes. It has raided hotels in Victoria and NSW this year, which led to the arrest and laying of criminal charges against an installer who helped a hotel. Sky said it was targeting other hotels. Sky's commercial service provides Sky Channel to hotels, clubs, TABs, and racecourses for more than 100 live race meetings a week via a satellite dish and a decoder box to 5,600 customers. The company's pay TV service, Sky Racing, is available to 1.5 million subscribers through the Optus, Foxtel and Austar platforms. TAB is believed to be losing $5 million a year from venues illegally using smart cards to get the service from Optus's digital satellite. Piracy is estimated to affect between 5 per cent to 10 per cent of pay TV revenue in Australia. Sky has settled one case against a Victorian hotel, which led to compensation payments and issuance of a public apology. Sky Channel chief executive Geoff Want said: "We are pleased with the overall outcome of this case, but will remain vigilant in our campaign to eliminate piracy around the country. "Piracy is a crime, and now it's just a matter of time before the noose is tightened around the neck of other pirates." Mr Want said pay TV carriers and the Australian Hotels Association had helped in the campaign. TAB bought the Sky channel from Rupert Murdoch's News Ltd and Kerry Packer's Publishing & Broadcasting Ltd in 1998, for $260 million, to diversify its earnings base and is seeking to boost returns. In the first half, TAB's media operation, which runs Sky Channel, posted an EBIT rise of 22.6 per cent to $13.2 million. - - - PanAmSat Continues to Shy Away from Ka-Band - - - From http://www.advanced-television.com/pages/pagesb/newsdaily.html PanAmSat continues to be lukewarm on Ka-Band and its future prospects, canceling construction of a Ka-Band satellite and sending signals that it may halt the building of another spacecraft. In a Securities and Exchange Commission filing released late last week, PanAmSat said that in December it terminated a non-contingent agreement with Orbital Sciences for construction of a Ka-Band satellite. The company said the termination is part of its Ka-Band strategy, which included relinquishing all but one of its U.S. Ka-Band licenses. PanAmSat also said it's exploring the business case for a remaining Ka-Band satellite under construction by Orbital, "and may conclude that we will not pursue the construction of this satellite to completion," the company said in the filing. The commercial satellite operator controlled by Hughes Electronics relinquished all but one of its U.S. Ka-Band licenses in January. PanAmSat has filed for nine Ka-Band orbital slots through the Australian Communications Authority (ACA), the country's telecommunications commission, and the application has been forwarded to the International Telecommunications Union for approval. PanAmSat said the return of its U.S. Ka-Band spectrum, which would've required the launch of service by 2005, will give the company more time to place Ka-Band satellites in service. Ka-Band, which is being pursued by companies like EchoStar and WildBlue Communications, promises to deliver next-generation satellite services, including broadband. Galaxy expected to be new star on HK pay-TV scene From http://www.channelnewsasia.com/stories/corporatenews/view/34441/1/.html When Hong Kong's Television Broadcasts or TVB's pay-TV venture Galaxy Broadcasting hits the market this year as the city's fifth operator, analysts are saying that it is likely to be the only serious contender to incumbent | TRIVIA - HISTORICAL TRIVIA - HISTORICAL ` History Trivia What was a ship called the Ancon the first to travel through, on August 15, 1914? The Panama Canal. What fighter pilot flew World War I missions with his Great Dane "Moritz" next to him in the cockpit? Monfred von Richthofen, or " The Red Baron". What country lost 17.2 percent of its population in World War II? Poland. What deranged Roman emperor had a name that meant "little boot"? Caligula. What Pakistani was the first head of state in the 20th century to give birth in office? Benazir Bhutto. What two-word term describes the period between the fall of the Roman Empire and the beginning f the Renaissance? Middle Ages. What newspaper won a Pulitzer for its Watergate coverage? The Washington Post. Who described the impending Persian Gulf ground war as "the mother of all battles"? Saddam Hussein. What ship's lookout was miffed when his request for binoculars was denied in 1912? The Titanic's. What big-league baseball prospect was jailed in Cuba from 1953 to 1955 before going on to bigger things? Fidel Castro. Who saw the turtleneck he wore at cease-fire talks in Bosnia fetch $5,000 at auction? Jimmy Carter. What brave-hearted Scottish patriot led soldiers to a defeat of the English at the Battle of Cambuskenneth in 1297? William Wallace. What nation issued the five-dollar bill found in Abraham Lincoln's pocket when he was shot? The Confederate States of America. What Argentinean was buried in a Milan cemetery under the pseudonym Maria Maggi? Eva Peron. What Polish political movement got the support of Pope John Paul II in the 1980s? Solidarity. What war lasted from June 5, 1967 to June 10, 1967? The Six-Day War. Who was the longest-reigning Arab ruler, through 1995? King Hussein of Jordan. What famous Swiss citizen said of nuclear bombs: "If I had known, I would have become a watchmaker"? Albert Einstein. What nation was bounced from the Organization of American States in 1962? Cuba. What's the Islamic Resistance Movement better known as to Palestinians? Hamas. Who was the first president of the National Organization for Women, in 1966? Betty Freidan. Who tooled around Chicago during Prohibition in a car bearing the license plate "EN-1"? Eliot Ness. Who cross-examined the victims in the trial against Long Island Railroad shooter Colin Ferguson? Colin Ferguson. What beating victim's 23-lawyer defense team handed the city of Los Angeles a bill for $4.4 million? Rodney King's. What can Germans publicly deny the existence of to earn five years in prison? The Holocaust. What French explorer was murdered by his crew after he spent two years failing to locate the mouth of the Mississippi? Robert La Salle. Who's believed by many to be buried in Downpatrick under a tombstone marked with the letter "P"? St. Patrick. What controversial crime fighter did Elvis Presley call "the greatest living American"? J. Edgar Hoover. What cavalryman's bonehead moves included leaving four Gatling guns behind, in 1876? George Armstrong Custer's. Who wrote in 1774 that "no thinking man" in America wanted independence from England? George Washington. What country was Adolf Hitler born in? Austria. What Ohio city was the 1995 Bosnian peace accord signed in? Dayton. What Persian Gulf warrior called his young majors in charge of combat operations "Jedi Knights"? 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What sweet syrup is produced when sugar is refined and, when fermented, produces rum? | How Rum is Made - Ministry of Rum How Rum is Made The Garden - a night at an island still Rum production begins with sugar cane. To this day, mature sugar cane is harvested by hand - grueling machete work - in many parts of the world. The cut cane is promptly transported to the mill where it is crushed in a machine. The crushing extracts the sugar cane juice from the fibrous pulp. The crushed pulp waste is burned to generate power to crush the cane and sometimes to heat a distillation column. Depending where you are, the pulp waste can later be burned to generate power or to heat the still. Now that you have the sugar cane juice, three different things can happen: One, you can proceed directly to fermenting and distilling the sugar cane juice. This is what they do in the French West Indies (Martinique and Guadalupe). Understandably, this most direct approach yields rum that most closely preserves the vegetal characteristics of the cane. Two, you can cook down and concentrate the sugar cane juice into a syrup. This syrup is itself a stable sweetening product, but the syrup can also be fermented and distilled. A few distilleries work with fermented syrup, because it gives them most of the characteristics of sugar cane juice that they are looking for, while enabling them to distill all year, not just at the harvest. Three, you can process the juice into molasses and crystallized sugar. The crystallized sugar is sold as a sweetening product, and the molasses is sold to a distillery to be fermented and distilled into rum. Most rum is distilled from fermented molasses. The fermentation process varies by distillery, and there's a great deal of variation involved. At one extreme is "natural fermentation," where yeasts inherent in the environment are relied upon to ferment the sugars in open vats. At the other extreme, fermentation is tightly controlled under laboratory-like conditions. For efficiency and predictability, most commercial rum fermentation processes fall between these two extremes; distilleries purchase and add the specific yeast cultures they want and take basic precautions appropriate to their environment. Time is also factor for fermentation; some ferments last only several hours while others can take up to two weeks. The next step is distilling. The concept and basic mechanics of distillation are simple. A fermented liquid is heated in a sealed vessel to approximately 175 degrees Fahrenheit, evaporating the alcohols from the liquid. The alcohols are then re-condensed and collected, yielding the raw spirit. However, the reality of distillation is extremely complex. There is virtually no seemingly trivial detail that lacks the potential to affect the end product. Distillation is a science, and success depends on a great deal of expertise, but craftiness, habit, mother nature, superstition, and luck all play a role. The designs of stills (the primary apparatus of distillation) also vary wildly. They are broadly organized into two groups: pot stills and continuous stills. Many stills combine elements of both pot and continuous stills. Nearly every still is a unique design (if only by virtue of how it is installed), and each still is hand-built. Every still has its innumerable quirks, and those quirks have their mysterious consequences. Some stills are profoundly simple devices, where others have multiple stages and features that enable different components of the alcohol to be separated. (Some distillers want to remove particular chemical components from their rum. Sometimes these chemicals that are undesirable for a rum are useful for other purposes. Large distilleries may collect byproducts to sell to other industries, such as the artificial flavor industry. Regardless, what comes out the end of the still is raw, hot rum that absolutely, positively couldn't have been made anywhere else. Note: some liquor products are marketed - proud and loud - as pot-still products, as if that distinction alone were definitive. Another common marketing conceit is touting the number of distillations a spirit has undergone. Don't a | Raisins Raisins lenovo смартфон купить украина The sultana is a "white" (pale green), oval seedless grape variety also called the sultanina, Thompson Seedless (United States), Lady de Coverly (England), and oval-fruited Kishmish (Iran, Turkey). It is assumed to originate from the Asian part of the Ottoman Empire. In some countries, especially Commonwealth countries, it is also the name given to the raisin made from it or from larger seedless grapes; such sultana raisins are often called simply sultanas or sultanis. These are typically larger than Zante currants (which are actually a kind of dried grape, not currants in the botanical sense), and the Thompson variety is smaller than many seeded raisins. In the USA, the name "raisin" is applied to all dried grapes, so that the breakfast cereal known "Sultana Bran" in Australia and the United Kingdom is called Raisin Bran in the United States. Other types of raisins like Golden, Sundried and etc are coming from different drying process of Sultana raisins. Another seedless grape variety from the former Ottoman Empire, the round-fruited Kishmish, is also dried to make a larger sultana raisin especially in Iran Empire. Raisins can contain up to 72% sugars by weight, most of which is fructose and glucose. They also contain about 3% protein and 3.7%–6.8% dietary fiber. Raisins, like prunes and apricots, are also high in certain antioxidants, but have a lower vitamin C content than fresh grapes. Raisins are low in sodium and contain no cholesterol. 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British actress Alison Steadman married which film director/writer in 1973? | Alison Steadman - Biography - IMDb Alison Steadman Jump to: Overview (2) | Mini Bio (1) | Spouse (1) | Trivia (10) | Personal Quotes (2) Overview (2) 5' 6½" (1.69 m) Mini Bio (1) Liverpool-born actress Alison Steadman was born in 1946, the daughter of George Percival Steadman and Marjorie Evans. Educated at Childwall Valley High School, she studied at the East-15 Acting School from 1966-1969, then toiled as a secretary at the Liverpool Probation Service before deciding on a full-time acting career. She made her professional stage debut in "The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie" at the Theatre Royal in 1968, where she also played Ophelia in "Hamlet." Following repertory experience she met playwright Mike Leigh and appeared in his plays "The Jaws of Death" and "Wholesome Glory," the latter making her London debut in 1973. She won the London Evening Standard Theatre Award in 1977 playing the lead role in "Abigail's Party" and appeared in a definitive TV version of the play directed by her husband that same year. Over the years Alison came to be known for her quirky roles and such dazzling stage work in "The Rise and Fall of Little Voice" (winning an Olivier Award in 1992), The Memory of Water (1999), Joe Orton's "Entertaining Mr. Sloane" (2001) and "The Woman Who Cooked Her Husband" (2002), playing a wronged wife who does the unthinkable, only served to prove the extent of her versatility. Although her film appearances have been spotty, she greatly enhanced the few she has done in support, including A Private Function (1984), Coming Through (1985), Clockwise (1986), The Adventures of Baron Munchausen (1988), and Shirley Valentine (1989), not to mention her director-husband's critically lauded pictures Life Is Sweet (1990), for which she won the National Society of Film Critics Award, Secrets & Lies (1996), and Topsy-Turvy (1999). She and Leigh divorced in 2001. Alison has also entertained in many classy TV costumers, including The Singing Detective (1986), as the mother of Michael Gambon , and Pride and Prejudice (1995). - IMDb Mini Biography By: Gary Brumburgh / gr-home@pacbell.net Spouse (1) ( 15 August 1973 - 2001) (divorced) (2 children) Trivia (10) Elder son, Toby Leigh , is an illustrator and animator. Younger son, Leo Leigh , is starting (as of December 2003) a career as a film-maker. She was awarded the OBE (Officer of the Order of British Empire) in the 2000 Queen's Millennium Honors List for her services to drama. She was awarded the Laurence Olivier Theatre Award in 1993 (1992 season) for Best Actress in "The Rise and Fall of Little Voice". She was nominated for a Laurence Olivier Theatre Award in 2000 (1999 season) for Best Actress for her performance in "The Memory of Water" at the Vaudeville Theatre. She was awarded the 1986 London Critics Circle Theatre Award (Drama Theatre Award) for Best Supporting Actress for her performance in Kafka's Dick. | Imelda Staunton - IMDb IMDb Actress | Soundtrack Imelda Staunton was born on January 9, 1956 in Archway, London, England as Imelda Mary Philomena Bernadette Staunton. She is an actress, known for Maleficent (2014), Vera Drake (2004) and Chicken Run (2000). She has been married to Jim Carter since October 1983. They have one child. See full bio » Born: a list of 35 people created 02 Jul 2011 a list of 22 people created 29 Sep 2012 a list of 39 people created 19 Jan 2013 a list of 30 people created 01 Jan 2016 a list of 28 people created 15 Jan 2016 Do you have a demo reel? Add it to your IMDbPage How much of Imelda Staunton's work have you seen? User Polls Nominated for 1 Oscar. Another 24 wins & 32 nominations. See more awards » Known For 2008 Coming Up (TV Series) Mother 2005 Little Britain (TV Series) Mrs. Mead 2004 Let's Write a Story (TV Series documentary) Mrs. Twit 1999 Midsomer Murders (TV Series) Christine Cooper 1995-1998 Is It Legal? (TV Series) Stella Phelps - Local Government (1995) ... Councillor Johnson - Secrecy (1995) ... Councillor Johnson 1995 Citizen X (TV Movie) Mrs. Burakov 1994 Frank Stubbs (TV Series) Susan 1991 Screen Two (TV Series) The Producer 1986 The Singing Detective (TV Mini-Series) Staff Nurse White - Lovely Days (1986) ... Staff Nurse White - Heat (1986) ... Staff Nurse White - Skin (1986) ... Staff Nurse White 1986 Ladies in Charge (TV Series) Edith 1982 BBC2 Playhouse (TV Series) Mary Price - Easy Money (1982) ... Mary Price Hide 1992 Peter's Friends (performer: "The Way You Look Tonight", "Roger's Coffee Commercial Jingle", "Orpheus In the Underworld") Hide 2009 Peace, Love and Cinema (Documentary short) (thanks) Hide 2014 That Musical We Made (TV Movie documentary) Herself (uncredited) 2013 The One Show (TV Series) Herself - Guest 2012 The Awakening: Behind the Scenes (Video documentary short) Herself / Maud Hill 2012 The Story of Musicals (TV Series documentary) Herself - Narrator 2010 Natural World (TV Series documentary) Herself - Presenter 2009 Cinema 3 (TV Series) Herself 2005-2009 This Morning (TV Series) Herself 2008 Film 2016 (TV Series) Herself 2007 Stephen Fry: 50 Not Out (TV Movie documentary) Herself 2007 HBO First Look (TV Series documentary) Herself 2005 The South Bank Show (TV Series documentary) Herself 2005 Drama Connections (TV Series documentary) Herself 2005 HARDtalk Extra (TV Series) Herself 2005 Richard & Judy (TV Series) Herself 2001 Crush: Behind the Scenes (Video documentary short) Herself / Janine 1996 The Animal Family (TV Movie documentary) Narrator - part 2 (voice) 2014 The One Show (TV Series) Enid 2003 Stephen Fry: Director Documentary (Video documentary short) Lady Brown (uncredited) Stage: Appeared in "A Little Night Music", Nottingham Playhouse, Nottingham, England, UK. 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Which former Poet Laureate became the President for the Campaign to Protect Rural England in 2012? | Emma Bridgewater announced as new CPRE President - Campaign to Protect Rural England Emma Bridgewater announced as new CPRE President Emma Bridgewater announced as new CPRE President 24 May 2016 Print Pottery designer and businesswoman Emma Bridgewater is to be the new President of the Campaign to Protect Rural England (CPRE), succeeding former Poet Laureate Sir Andrew Motion, who served four years in the role. Emma has become a household name for her popular pottery designs, with her business employing 270 craftsmen in Stoke-on-Trent. A former resident of rural Norfolk, now living in Oxfordshire, Emma has a clear perspective on the pressures our countryside faces and is passionate about the benefits of urban regeneration. She is keen to support CPRE’s campaign to prioritise investment in brownfield land over releasing further greenfield sites for development. On her appointment as CPRE President, Emma Bridgewater said: “I have a clear mission for my tenure as president of the CPRE: to encourage continuing development on suitable brownfield sites and so help drive the dynamism that development will bring to our towns and cities – and in doing so protect our countryside. “This will enable our inner cities not just to benefit from redevelopment but help them give rise to the creativity that flourishes when we invest in making our urban centres work for people. And by concentrating on that regeneration we will safeguard the countryside, that vital escape and sustaining hinterland that our urban centres especially need so much.” Former CPRE President Sir Andrew Motion said: “I’m delighted that Emma Bridgewater is to succeed me as the President of CPRE; she'll do a tremendous job in helping the organisation to protect our precious countryside at a time when it’s under graver threats than ever before. “I am also delighted to have been asked to stay on as Vice President, and will do whatever I can to help the cause in that role.” Sir Andrew served the charity with distinction between June 2012 and May 2016. He campaigned strongly against the Government’s 2012 planning reforms and sought to place visions of a beautiful but thriving countryside at the heart of planning policy. He also made several notable AGM speeches and questioned the main party leaders ahead of the General Election in 2015 [1]. Emma was formally unveiled as the charity’s new president yesterday, at an event to launch CPRE’s new book, ‘22 Ideas that saved the English countryside’ [2]. Published as part of CPRE’s 90th anniversary celebrations, and with its historic campaigns for Green Belts and National Parks at the heart of the story, the book explores the origins, personalities and achievements of the wider conservation movement in England [3]. ENDS Notes for editors [1] ‘Larkin was right: we risk destroying England’, CPRE AGM, 2013 ; ‘The countryside and Englishness’, CPRE AGM, 2014 ; ‘Andrew Motion quizzes the leaders’, CPRE, 2015 . [2] The event, held at Hatchards bookshop, Piccadilly, was attended by CPRE members and supporters, as well as some of the former CPRE Presidents who contributed chapter introductions to the book. • David Puttnam, CPRE President between 1986 and 1992, remarked on the unique role of the CPRE in his contribution to the book: “CPRE’s founders had a unique vision for England: a future where new development would allow the economy to grow, and society to progress, without sacrificing the countryside. Ninety years on, it’s time to salute an organisation which remains as relevant as ever.” • Jonathan Dimbleby, CPRE President between 1992 and 1997, recalled CPRE’s first major success - against urban sprawl along main roads: “The campaign not only helped to arrest ‘ribbon development’ directly through an Act of Parliament in 1935 but also pioneered the values and principles which underpinned subsequent Town and Country Planning laws and the creation of Green Belts as national policy sixty years ago. Nothing could better illustrate CPRE’s potential to protect the present and to enhance the future character of our precious landscape. Neve | Simon Robinson's appointments as secretary at the Carlton Club is confusing writes ANDREW PIERCE | Daily Mail Online comments For almost 200 years, the Carlton Club in London’s St James’s has been the bastion of the Conservative Party establishment. Margaret Thatcher was the first woman to be made an honorary member. In 2008, saintly Ann Widdecombe, the former Tory MP, became the first paid-up woman member. The true blue club has now appointed the suave Major Simon Robinson (who is a Lieutenant of the Royal Victorian Order) as secretary, on a reputed £130,000 salary package. Lord Strathclyde, who served in Lady Thatcher’s government, wrote to members saying: ‘I know you will all welcome Simon into our Carlton Club family.’ Well, not everyone has. For almost 200 years, the Carlton Club in London’s St James’s has been the bastion of the Conservative Party establishment The appointment of Robinson, a former Crown Equerry to the Queen, has raised a few eyebrows. Robinson, who looked after the Royal Mews, 34 horses and the carriages and coaches used at state ceremonies, quit the coveted so-called ‘job for life’ in 2011 after six years. And his exit was not without controversy. He departed after his wife, Amelisa, walked out with their two children and started divorce proceedings. Robinson denied rumours of an affair. The loss of the job was a blow to Robinson’s social standing. The Queen called regularly for tea at Robinson’s three-storey grace-and-favour house in the grounds of Buckingham Palace. Robinson, who used to be commanding officer of the King’s Troop, Royal Horse Artillery, was one of the few aides permitted to telephone the Queen directly. If he still has her number, will he invite Her Majesty for tea at the Carlton when he starts next month? Bumpy landing for Gyles and Eagle Shortly after the 1992 general election, Gyles Brandreth, TV star and newly elected MP for Chester, approached another new arrival at Westminster in the hope of finding a parliamentary ‘pair’ from the Labour opposition so that one could agree to abstain from a vote if, for example, the other was ill Shortly after the 1992 general election, Gyles Brandreth, TV star and newly elected MP for Chester, approached another new arrival at Westminster in the hope of finding a parliamentary ‘pair’ from the Labour opposition so that one could agree to abstain from a vote if, for example, the other was ill. In Breaking The Code: The Brandreth Diaries, he noted the woman in question was: ‘Smallish, youngish, short lank hair, pointy nose, blokeish manner, not my idea of a fun time.’ And he quoted a waspish, if somewhat outmoded, saying of his late friend, the Hi-de-Hi! star Simon Cadell: ‘. . . as Simon would say: “She’s happier in Holland.” ’ The MP in question was Angela Eagle, who is in a civil partnership, and came close last month to running against Jeremy Corbyn. The outcome? She rejected Brandreth’s overtures. Make your mind up, Owen Labour leadership challenger Owen Smith, in a BBC interview, attacked Comrade Corbyn for his ‘metropolitan’ approach Labour leadership challenger Owen Smith, in a BBC interview, attacked Comrade Corbyn for his ‘metropolitan’ approach. The hapless Smith said: ‘I’m not sure I’ve heard him talking much about Scotland and identity, or about Wales and identity, or indeed about England and identity. 'I suspect Jeremy has a rather more metropolitan sense of that.’ Smith is one to talk. At his launch last month he lowered the status of his own native Wales when he said: ‘We’ve got lots of wonderful rhetoric from the Tories, but regions of England that are desperately in need of investment, regions like Wales are desperately [in] need of investment.’ CBE - Cameron Beaten in Europe The astonishing revelation that David Cameron has recommended Will Straw, 35, for a CBE for his role running the lacklustre Remain campaign has provoked contempt among Tory MPs The astonishing revelation that David Cameron has recommended Will Straw, 35, for a CBE for his role running the lacklustre Remain campaign has provoked co |
What is the worlds' largest carnivorous marsupial? | Parks & Wildlife Service - Carnivorous marsupials Carnivorous marsupials Carnivorous marsupials The family Dasyuridae includes the well-known Tasmanian devil, eastern quolls (native cats), spotted-tailed quolls (tiger cats) and antechinuses (marsupial mice). The closely-related Tasmanian tiger, or thylacine, also a carnivorous marsupial, is classified in its own family, Thylacinidae. Over forty species have been described from Australia and New Guinea. Seven occur in Tasmania: White-footed dunnart Sminthopsis leucopus The carnivorous marsupials are among the most impressive of hunting mammals. However, their smaller size, nocturnal habits and cryptic behaviour often leaves them overshadowed in the popular imagination by the conspicuous carnivores of Africa and Asia, such as leopards, tigers and lions. As with all marsupials, the carnivorous species possess a pouch, although in some species, the pouch is little more than a mere fold. Typically, the young are carried within the pouch until such time that they are literally being dragged along the ground while the mother hunts. At this stage, the young are generally left in a den (such as a hollow log) while the mother hunts. Although most of the members of this family are small, about the size of a rat, Tasmania has the distinction of being home to the four largest carnivorous marsupials in the world. | 1. If Mercury is 1, and Venus is 2, what is 6? - Jade Wright - Liverpool Echo 1. If Mercury is 1, and Venus is 2, what is 6? 2. If William Hartnell is 1, and Patrick Troughton is 2, who is 4? Share Get daily updates directly to your inbox + Subscribe Could not subscribe, try again laterInvalid Email 2. If William Hartnell is 1, and Patrick Troughton is 2, who is 4? 3. If Alpha is 1, and Beta is 2, what is 6? 4. If Tony Blackburn won in 2002, Phil Tuffnell won in 2003, and Kerry Katona won in 2004, who won in 2007? 5. If David Lloyd George is 1, Andrew Bonal Law is 2, and Stanley Baldwin is 3, who is 4? 6. If Liverpool won in 2006, and Chelsea won in 2007, who won in 2008? 7. How many pints does a 10- gallon hat hold? 8. Who was murdered by Fitzurse, de Tracy, de Morville and Le Breton? 9. Who presents Location, Location, Location with Phil Spencer? 10. From what ancient activity does the word ‘crestfallen’ come? 11. What non-mechanical sport achieves the highest speeds? 12. What major city is on an island in the St Lawrence river? 13. Who succeeded Alf Ramsey to become caretaker manger for the English national football team in 1974? 14. What did Britain’s roads first acquire in 1914? 15. Which former Liverpool player held the record for the fastest hat-trick, scoring 3 goals in less than 5 minutes? 16. Myleen Klass (pictured) now presents 10 Years Younger on Channel 4, but what was the name of the pop band that gave her success in 2001? 17. Who was the presenter of Out Of Town in the 1960s who went on to appear on the children’s TV programme How? 18. Whose autobiography is called Dear Fatty? 19. Who were Tom and Barbara’s neighbours in The Good Life? 20. In Cockney rhyming slang what are your ‘Daisy Roots’? 21. What is the surname of the twin brothers who compiled the Guinness Book of Records together between 1955 and 1975? 22. Which actor played Columbo? 23. Does the Bactrian camel have one hump, or two? 24. Where is the world's largest four-faced chiming clock? 25. Concerned about the impact of uncontrolled development and industrialisation, what National Charity was founded in 1895 by three Victorian philanthropists, Miss Octavia Hill, Sir Robert Hunter and Canon Hardwicke Rawnsley? 26. What famous make of motorcycle was Lawrence of Arabia riding when he was tragically killed in Dorset in 1936? 27. What colour of flag should a ship fly to show it is in quarantine? 28. Purple Brittlegill, Velvet Shank and Orange Milkcap are three types of what? 29. What is the name of the flats where the Trotters lived in Only Fools And Horses? 30. In computing, what does the abbreviation USB stand for? ANSWERS: 1. Saturn; 2. Tom Baker (Doctor Who actors); 3. Zeta; 4. Christopher Biggins. (I’m a Celebrity, Get Me Out of Here. Joe Pasquale 04, Carol Thatcher 05, Matt Willis 06, and Joe Swash 08); 5. Ramsay MacDonald (Prime Ministers post WW1); 6. Portsmouth (FA Cup); 7. 6; 8. Thomas Becket; 9. Kirstie Allsopp; 10. Cockfighting; 11. Sky-diving; 12. Montreal; 13. Joe Mercer; 14. White Lines; 15. Robbie Fowler; 16. Hearsay; 17. Jack Hargreaves; 18. Dawn French; 19. Margo and Jerry Leadbetter; 20. Boots; 21. McWhirter (Ross and Norris); 22. Peter Falk; 23. Two; 24. The Clock Tower on the Palace of Westminster in London (Big Ben is the nickname for the bell); 25. The National Trust; 26. Brough Superior; 27. Yellow; 28. Fungi; 29. Nelson Mandela House; 30. Universal Serial Bus Like us on Facebook |
Ernest Lawrence of the University of California, Berkeley, is credited with the development in 1929 of what type of particle accelerator that accelerates charged particles using a high-frequency, alternating voltage in a perpendicular magnetic field, causing them to spiral and encounter the accelerating voltage many times? | Cyclotron : Map (The Full Wiki) The Full Wiki Map showing all locations mentioned on Wikipedia article: A modern Cyclotron for radiation therapy A cyclotron is a type of particle accelerator . Cyclotrons accelerate charged particles using a high-frequency , alternating voltage ( potential difference ). A perpendicular magnetic field causes the particles to spiral almost in a circle so that they re-encounter the accelerating voltage many times. , is credited with the development of the cyclotron in 1929, though others had been working along similar lines at the time. . The largest Cyclotron in the world is housed at the Tri-University Meson Facility ( TRIUMF ) at the University of British Columbia , Vancouver, Canada, and is run as a consortium of eleven Canadian universities and the National Research Council Canada. The 18m diameter, 4000 tonne main magnet produces a field of 0.46 T while a 23 MHz 94 kV electric field is used to accelerate the 200 μA beam. How the cyclotron works Diagram of cyclotron operation from Lawrence's 1934 patent. Beam of electrons moving in a circle. Lighting is caused by excitation of gas atoms in a bulb. The electrodes shown at the right would be in the vacuum chamber , which is flat, in a narrow gap between the two poles of a large magnet. In the cyclotron, a high-frequency alternating voltage applied across the "D" electrodes (also called "dees") alternately attracts and repels charged particles . The particles, injected near the center of the magnetic field, accelerate only when passing through the gap between the electrodes. The perpendicular magnetic field (passing vertically through the "D" electrodes), combined with the increasing energy of the particles forces the particles to travel in a spiral path. With no change in energy the charged particles in a magnetic field will follow a circular path. In the cyclotron, energy is applied to the particles as they cross the gap between the dees and so they are accelerated (at the typical sub-relativistic speeds used) and will increase in mass as they approach the speed of light. Either of these effects (increased velocity or increased mass) will increase the radius of the circle and so the path will be a spiral. (The particles move in a spiral, because a current of electrons or ions, flowing perpendicular to a magnetic field, experiences a perpendicular force . The charged particles move freely in a vacuum, so the particles follow a spiral path.) The radius will increase until the particles hit a target at the perimeter of the vacuum chamber. Various materials may be used for the target, and the collisions will create secondary particles which may be guided outside of the cyclotron and into instruments for analysis. The results will enable the calculation of various properties, such as the mean spacing between atoms and the creation of various collision products. Subsequent chemical and particle analysis of the target material may give insight into nuclear transmutation of the elements used in the target. Uses of the cyclotron For several decades, cyclotrons were the best source of high-energy beams for nuclear physics experiments; several cyclotrons are still in use for this type of research. Cyclotrons can be used to treat cancer . Ion beams from cyclotrons can be used, as in proton therapy , to penetrate the body and kill tumors by radiation damage , while minimizing damage to healthy tissue along their path. Cyclotron beams can be used to bombard other atoms to produce short-lived positron -emitting isotopes suitable for PET imaging . Problems solved by the cyclotron The cyclotron was an improvement over the linear accelerators that were available when it was invented. A linear accelerator (also called a linac) accelerates particles in a straight line through an evacuated tube (or series of such tubes placed end to end). A set of electrodes shaped like flat donuts are arranged inside the length of the tube(s). These are driven by high-power radio waves that continuously switch between positive and negative voltage, causing particles traveli | Account Suspended Account Suspended This Account has been suspended. Contact your hosting provider for more information. |
What is the name of Tiny Tim’s father in the story, ‘A Christmas Carol’? | Tiny Tim Biography (Fictional Character) Fictional Character Birthplace: Best known as: The sickly tyke in A Christmas Carol Tim Cratchit -- better known as Tiny Tim -- is the crippled youngster in the 1843 Charles Dickens story A Christmas Carol. Tim is a sickly little boy who walks with a crutch; his father, Bob Cratchit, works for the wealthy miser Ebenezer Scrooge. Tiny Tim is cheerful in the face of his illness, and his plucky prayer "God bless us every one!" is the counterpoint to Scrooge's dismissive grunts of "Bah, humbug!" Tiny Tim has a small role in the book, but an important one: When Scrooge is shown a vision of the future in which Tiny Tim dies, he is shaken from his grumpy ways and takes it upon himself to become a "second father" to Tiny Tim and pay for the boy's cure. The story ends with assurances that Tiny Tim did not die after all, and with Scrooge a changed man who understands the meaning of Christmas. Extra credit: Tiny Tim’s illness is not named in A Christmas Carol. In 1992 a pediatrician, Dr. Donald Lewis, said in The American Journal of Diseases of Children that Dickens’ description sounded most like a distal renal tubular acidosis, or kidney disease… Tiny Tim was also the stage name of Herbert Khaury (1932-1996), an absurdist ukelele-playing pop singer of the 1960s. Copyright © 1998-2017 by Who2?, LLC. All rights reserved. | Little Dorrit by Charles Dickens: Character Summary ARTHUR CLENNAM: son of Mrs. Clennam who takes an interest in Little Dorrit MR. WILLIAM DORRIT: a proud man who becomes the Father of the Marshalsea JEREMIAH FLINTWINCH: servant and partner of Mrs. Clennam's HENRY GOWAN: an untalented artist tied to the Barnacle family MR. MEAGLES: a kindly retired banker MR. MERDLE: a well-respected man whose wealthy, though nobody knows how MR. PANCKS: a rent collector for Mr. Casby RIGAUD (ALSO KNOWN AS LAGNIER AND LATER BLANDOIS): a former prisoner of Marseilles and a murderer MRS. CLENNAM: Arthur's difficult mother AMY DORRIT (KNOWN AS LITTLE DORRIT): the youngest child of Mr. Dorrit, born at the Marshalsea FANNY DORRIT (LATER KNOWN AS MRS. SPARKLER): Amy's proud elder sister FLORA FINCHING: Arthur's former love, daughter of Mr. Casby MRS. AFFERY FLINTWINCH: Jeremiah's wife, who believes she is passing through life dreaming MRS. MEAGLES: Mr. Meagles' wife MINNIE MEAGLES (NICKNAMED PET AND LATER KNOWN AS MRS. GOWAN): The daughter of the Meagles and Henry Gowan's wife MISS WADE: a sullen woman of mystery MR. FREDERICK DORRIT: William's brother who is a musician and considered feeble-minded DANIEL DOYCE: an inventor, friend of the Meagles, and partner to Arthur Clennam SUPPORTING CHARACTERS CLARENCE BARNACLE: the son of Tite Barnacle who works at the Circumlocution Office LORD DECIMUS BARNACLE: highly placed official of the Circumlocution Office FERDINAND BARNACLE: private secretary of Lord Decimus, a good-natured fellow TITE BARNACLE: a high official of the Circumlocution Office BOB: turnkey of the Marshalsea Prison and godfather to Little Dorrit CHRISTOPHER CASBY (KNOWN AS THE PATRIARCH): landlord of the Bleeding Heart Yard who has a reputation for benevolence JOHN BAPTIST CAVALLETO: a fellow prisoner of Rigaud's at Marseilles JOHN CHIVERY: a non-resident turnkey at the Marshalsea YOUNG JOHN CHIVERY: John Chivery's son, later a turnkey, who loves Little Dorrit EDWARD DORRIT (NICKNAMED TIP): the idle son of William Dorrit JOHN EDWARD NANDY: a man that lives in a workhouse MR. PLORNISH: one of Mr. Casby's tenants that helps Little Dorrit MRS. PLORNISH: Mr. Plornish's wife, the daughter of Mr. Nandy MR. RUGG: a lawyer and agent MR. EDMUND SPARKLER: dim-witted son of Mrs. Merdle from her first marriage and husband to Fanny Dorrit MRS. MERDLE: an admired woman of society who is fashionable and well bred BAR: a lawyer friend of Mr. Merdle's PHYSICIAN: a friend of Mr. Merdle's BISHOP: a friend of Mr. Merdle's TINKLER: Mr. Dorrit's valet, whom he distrusts MRS. BANGHAM: a charwoman of the Marhsalsea who nurses Mrs. Dorrit HARRIET BEADLE (CALLED TATTYCORAM): an orphan girl the Meagles adopted that is very passionate MRS. CHIVERY: wife of John Chivery Sr. and owner of a tobacco shop MR. F'S AUNT: a difficult old lady that Flora takes care of who is the aunt of her late husband MRS. GENERAL: a widowed lady hired to coach the Dorrit girls into becoming ladies MRS. GOWAN: Henry's mother MAGGY: a retarded girl that Little Dorrit helps ANASTATIA RUGG: daughter of Mr. Rugg MRS. TICKIT: cook and housekeeper of the Meagles |
What serial killer killed prostitutes in Whitechapel, London? | Jack the Ripper - Crime Museum Jack the Ripper Home » Crime Library » Jack the Ripper Jack the Ripper was an infamous serial killer in the East End of London in 1888. He killed prostitutes in the Whitechapel area of London. The Ripper case is famous because its perpetrator remains unidentified; even today, it remains one of the world’s greatest unsolved cases. Mary Ann Nicholls was the first victim. On August 31, she was mutilated. Annie Chapman was killed just over a week later. Elizabeth Stride and Catherine Eddoweson were killed at the end of September. Mary Jane Kelly was killed in November. These five murders are the only five confirmed Ripper murders, although more are theorized. It was believed that he was a man with some experience with butchery or medicine, based on his exacting brutalization of his victims’ bodies. Part of what fascinates the world today about the Ripper murders is the classicality of the mystery – it is an open-and-shut murder case, but it lacks one element: a solution. He killed five women for apparently no reason, then disappeared, never to kill again. Even today, London profits off of the Ripper phenomenon, with guided walks of murder sites and Ripper memorabilia abundant. Many books have been written on this topic, and there were quite a few movies made. Back to Crime Library | Biography Biography Biographical details for John Sentamu John Tucker Mugabi Sentamu was born into Uganda's Buffalo clan on the 10th June 1949. He is the sixth of thirteen children. Encouraged in his education by English missionaries and teachers, he graduated in law from Makerere University, Kampala and is an Advocate of the High Court of Uganda. He practised Law both at the Bar and at the Bench before he came to the UK in 1974. He read theology at Selwyn College Cambridge where he gained a Masters Degree and a Doctorate. He trained for ordination at Ridley Hall, Cambridge, then part of the Cambridge Federation of Theological Colleges. Following his ordination in 1979 he served as Assistant Chaplain at Selwyn College, Cambridge. From 1979-1982 he was Chaplain at HM Remand Centre Latchmere House and Curate of St Andrew's, Ham in the Diocese of Southwark. From 1982-1983 he was Curate of St Paul's Church, Herne Hill, in South London and from 1983-1984 Priest-in-Charge at Holy Trinity, Tulse Hill and Parish Priest of St Matthias Upper Tulse Hill. He then became Vicar of the joint benefice of Holy Trinity and St Matthias from 1984-1986. Between 1987 and 1989 he was also Priest-in-Charge of St Saviour Brixton Hill. He was appointed Bishop for Stepney in 1996, Bishop for Birmingham in 2002 and Archbishop of York in 2005. He is Primate of England and Metropolitan, a member of the House of Lords and a Privy Councillor. From 1997 to 1999, Dr Sentamu was Adviser to the Stephen Lawrence Judicial Inquiry and he chaired the Damilola Taylor Murder Review, 2002. He chaired the NHS Sickle Cell and Thalassaemia Screening Programme from 2001 to November 2013. He supported and advised workers affected by the closure of the Rover car plant in Birmingham and campaigned against guns, knives, drugs and gangs throughout the Midlands, after the killings of Charlene Ellis and Letisha Shakespeare and worked hard to ensure that their killers are brought to trial. Between 2002 and 2004 he was Chairman of the EC1 New Deal. He became President of Youth for Christ in 2004 and President of the YMCA in April 2005. In 2009, the Archbishop set up his Youth Trust and also launched his online charity Acts435 – for anyone who has need. In 2013, Dr John Sentamu, chaired an independent Commission on the future of the Living Wage; this followed from his work as Sponsor of the Fairness Commission in York. Dr Sentamu is a Fellow of the Royal Society of Arts. His interests include music, cooking, reading, athletics, rugby and football. He is married to Margaret, and they have two grown-up children, Grace and Geoffrey and two grown-up foster children. Details: Makerere University, Kampala, Uganda, L.L.B. 1971. Selwyn College, Cambridge, B.A. 1976, M.A. 1979, Ph.D. 1984 Ridley Hall, Cambridge. Chaplain, HM Remand Centre, Latchmere House 1979 – 1982 Assistant Curate, Ham St Andrew, Diocese of Southwark, 1979 – 1982 Assistant Curate, Herne Hill St Paul, Diocese of Southwark, 1982 – 1983 Priest-in-Charge, Tulse Hill Holy Trinity, Diocese of Southwark, 1983 – 1984 Vicar, Upper Tulse Hill St Matthias, Diocese of Southwark, 1983 – 1984 Vicar, Tulse Hill Holy Trinity and St Matthias, Diocese of Southwark, 1985 – 1996 Priest-in-Charge, Brixton Hill St Saviour, Diocese of Southwark, 1987 – 1989 Honorary Canon Southwark Cathedral, 1993 – 1996 Area Bishop, Stepney, Diocese of London, 1996 – 2002 Consecrated 25 September 1996 in St Paul's Cathedral Bishop for Birmingham, 2002 – 2005 Inaugurated 16 November 2002 in Birmingham Cathedral Elected as Archbishop of York 21 July 2005 Confirmed as 97th Archbishop of York on 5 October 2005 in St Mary-le-Bow, London Inaugurated 30 November 2005 in York Minster. |
In music what is a note if it is neither sharp nor flat? | theory - What is the difference between sharp note & flat note? - Music: Practice & Theory Stack Exchange What is the difference between sharp note & flat note? 9 In guitar or generally in any musical instruments, what is the difference between sharp notes & flat notes? For example : Are A♯ & B♭ the same? And are C♯ & D♭ the same? Does that make any difference in terms of the sound produced by instruments? Any help appreciated :) We have several other questions related to this, definitely look at the one Sergio links and search out the others :) – Matthew Read♦ Aug 30 '13 at 16:38 Actually it depends on the instrument. Some instruments can produce different notes for A# and Bb, others can not. There are different ways to intonate. On one side you have a just or harmonic intonation which is built on harmonics scale (each tone has a a matemathical relation between the base tone), this makes each tonality have its own intonation; on the other side you have temperate intonation which makes a compromise between frequencies and different keys, dividing the interval octave in equally distance semi-tones, to make possible one instrument to play in different keys, always using the same notes. Here is a good explanation about this. Alsto worth to read this . In practical terms, to be able to fine tune a chord (just/harmonic intonation in the guitar or different instruments playing/singing together) you must raise or lower some tones. Often the third in the chord needs adjustment. For example the third in F# chord (A#) should be higher than a Bb. If your instrument can't play it (like a piano) you land on tempered intonation, if you can play it (or bend the tone guitar/harmonica/etc) then you can get a just/harmonic intonated chord. Wheat Williams posted this very clear table on his answer to another question . Notice how the third in the chord is higher or lower depending on the intonation model you are using. (the A# in my example of the F# major chord). About the mathematical relation between tones in the harmonic scale: The explanation doesn't make sense. F chord third is A, there's no A# in it. Are you saying that A# and Bb may be slightly different notes, depending on the tuning of a particular instrument ? Pianos will be generally tuned in a temperate manner,so they will sound good in any key. – Tim Aug 30 '13 at 8:06 1 I meant F# (major), corrected the answer. And in this case I play A# on the violin, or singing, with a different intonation (higher) that I would play a temperate Bb. Pianos are limited instruments regarding intonation models (just intonation or temperate intonation). Piano sounds good on a temperate intonated ensemble, but not on a baroque ensemble using just intonation. – Sergio Aug 30 '13 at 8:49 The piano wasn't around in the Baroque period, so it would be incongruous and anachronistic to play such music with a piano. – Tim Aug 30 '13 at 10:47 5 True, but even in other context the problem comes up. When I play with string quartet, or with vocal music, we often discuss if we play temperate or just. If a piano is with, then there is no discussion :) – Sergio Aug 30 '13 at 11:22 I'll add that the difference isn't only in pitch. Even in equal intonation, in which the pitches of A# and Bb are the same, you would use one or the other in certain contexts. You don't have a Bb in the F# major scale, except as an accidental, because it already has a B natural. Even as an accidental, it has a different meaning than an A#: it's a diminished 4th, not a major third (though they happen sound the same in equal intonation). This might not make sense to many amateur musicians, but when you start seeing music in terms of phrases and not just individual notes, it becomes important. – Greg Jackson Apr 24 '15 at 20:07 up vote 2 down vote Enharmonic notes are different, e.g. G# and A-flat, even though it is not always the case that instruments make different sounds for these different notes. These different note names are used to indicate differences in terms of the melodic or harmonic content | Potential Mathematical Models for the Western Musical Scale Potential Mathematical Models for the Western Musical Scale A Historical and Empirical Comparison By Daniel White - Copyright © 03/05/2007 (This is an updated version of the dissertation as required for my course at the University of East Anglia. I thought I'd put it online (06/05/2007) for anyone who might be interested. In the future, I believe all scholarly texts will be primarily online, because it is easier for the author to design, maintain and reference, and better for the reader to seek references and information quickly (hyperlinks, wildcard search and no book-hunting)). Contents: Appendix 3 - Deviation from pure intervals in each key of Just intonation Introduction and claims For this dissertation, I will be reviewing the issue of tuning and temperament, and research the foundation of what the human ear perceives as 'in tune'. Most of all, I intend to show that Equal temperament has just as much (if not more) evidence to form the basis of the Western musical scale as other tunings such as Just or Pythagorean Intonation (or similar). In addition, I intend to investigate three inter-related and partially overlapping ideas: Argument 1: That the type of consonance often associated with just ratios (the droning, lack of 'beating', 'pure' sound) may be a separate type of consonance associated with the twelve intervals of the scale (minor/major second, major third, major fourth etc.), despite the close mathematical proximity of said systems. Obviously for some people, these may coincide (where the droning intervals are also exactly mapped to the twelve intervals of the scale for their auditory system), and hence it would be easy to conflate these consonance types. Argument 2: That the differences between preferences in tuning may be down to the possibility that for the second consonance type (stated previously), two people/cultures could perceive the same physical interval differently in the 'mind's eye' (or conversely, a physically different interval, they could perceive the same). As an extreme example, can a tritone to group A, sound like a perfect fifth to group B? Argument 3: That despite Argument 2, there may be a 'most' natural tuning system for the second consonance type stated in Argument 1 (the twelve intervals). Whether this is represented by equal temperament, Just intonation, Pythagorean intonation, or another model completely, is very hard to resolve. Why care? What's the point in researching what the 'right tuning' is for music (if such a thing could be said) ? After all, most people hear interval inaccuracies on the order of 25 cents as 'on-tune', or at least are not noticeably disturbed by such intervals [1] [2] . Apart from the benefit for the purists, and intrinsic value, part of the reason is so we can form a foundation upon which other theories can be based. The analysis of harmony for example may be influenced according to whether the twelve intervals can be explained by pure ratios, or logarithmically equally spaced intervals as defined by equal temperament. On the other hand, the intervals may have no absolute mathematical pitch, instead being dependant on the observer. In this case, one may need to lean further towards psychoacoustic research and techniques. Historical context For Western music, tuning has always been an issue of contention throughout the centuries, with the history as foggy as the science of it is messy. Rarely will you find a topic so rich with complexity, laced with numerology, sprawling with pitfalls, and coloured with controversy. We have the ancient Greeks to thank for starting it all, who in their culture of philosophy, cosmology, mathematics and music were the first in the Western world to relate the musical scale to ratios of simple numbers. In particular, one man, named Pythagoras, is often reported to have discovered the potentially secret relation between the musical intervals and mathematics in the sixth century B.C.E [3] . These proportions, which can be heard through dividing a musical string and |
A filibeg is a type of which garment? | How to Wear a Kilt: 9 Steps (with Pictures) - wikiHow The Kilt 1 Wrap the kilt around your body with the pleats to the back. The top of the garment should be situated at the natural waist; the two aprons will overlap in the front. It should hang around your knee. Take your right arm and wrap it around your front. The edge of the right should meet up with the left, where there is a small hole in the lining for a strap to go through. 2 Fasten the kilt by buckling the aprons. Most kilts have a leather strap on the right apron, which is often called the under apron. Pull the strap through to the outside until it's comfortable. You should be just able to get your thumbs inside the waistband. Fasten it to the buckle, just like a belt, at the outer edge of the left waist. With your left hand on your right hip, fasten the leather strap on the left apron, or front apron, to the buckles on the right; usually, there will be two. Do the top strap first. If your kilt features a third strap further down the right hip, fasten it to create a smooth fit across the stomach. Make sure it's not bunching toward the top or along the buckles. 3 Adjust the kilt. If you have buckled the kilt correctly, the fringed edge of the kilt should be along the right side and the kilt should be centered on the body. Most kilts feature a pivot point in the tartan in the center of the front apron. This is the place where the tartan pattern mirrors itself. This pivot point should be in the center of your body. It should have a good A shape to it. Adjust as necessary, making sure that you're comfortable and everything is lying correctly. Part 2 The Kilt The Extras 1 Put on the kilt hose, garters (an elastic band) and flashes (colored ribbons). Generally, keep the flashes with the kilt they match. Pull the kilt hose, which resemble knee socks, over the knee before you deal with the other two pieces. Fasten the garter and flashes just below the knee. The flashes should be off to the outside of the leg. Fold the kilt hose to below the knee about 3-4 fingers down and over the garter, displaying a few inches of the flashes. Smooth it all out and adjust as necessary, making sure both sets of flashes are displayed at the same angle. eg: Left Hand at 11 am, Right Hand at 1 pm. 2 Put on your brogues. Don't tie them halfway up your legs! There are two ways to tie them; choose the one that appeals most to you. The High-Front Tie: Start by making sure your laces are the same length. Tie half a knot, keep some tension on the laces, wrap them around the back of your ankle, twist once or twice and then again around the front,(sometimes around the back twice, depends on laces length)making an X.The when back at the front again, tie it off to the side of the shin bone with a Half Hitch Bow is best. The Low Tie: Follow the steps described in the High-Front tie method, but scrunch everything down so that it remains around your ankle instead of up your calf. With this method, tie in a bow or a half hitch bow. 3 Attach the sporran. A sporran is a leather or fur pouch that is traditionally worn at the front of a kilt. Fasten the sporran strap using the loops at the back of your kilt. The sporran should be centered and hang about 1 hands width below the bottom of the Waist Belt. Otherwise, place the sporran at the back of your body and fasten the buckle in front of you. Swing it around so the sporran is now resting on your abdomen. 4 Attach your favorite kilt pin. They're available in a huge variety of styles and range from the classic to the contemporary. Pin your kilt pin through the front apron only. Pin it 4" (10 cm) up from the bottom hem and 2" (5 cm) in from the side. In addition to being decorative, the kilt pin's weight helps keep the kilt from flapping, preserving your modesty when a breeze whooshes by. 5 Put on your jacket and vest. This part is fairly self-explanatory. The only thing to remember is that in the back of the vest there's a little strap that can be adjusted to your size. Use it; you'll look better if the vest fits you right. For less formal occasions, the wa | Free Flashcards about GK 5 Question Answer Tinian Island, from which Enola Gay took off en route to bomb Hiroshima, is part of which US territory? Northern Mariana Islands What is 'The Sky At Night''s theme tune? At The Castle Gate by Sibelius Who played the title character in 'Veronica Mars'? Kristen Bell What are the start and end points of the Severn Valley Railway? Kidderminster, Bridgnorth Which national trail runs between Ivinghoe Beacon and Overton Hill? The Ridgeway Former PM Gordon Brown and Kenny Dalglish were both born in which city? 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The Gaelic translation of 'Valley of the Deer' gives its name to which Scotch single malt whisky? | Translation of Glenfiddich in English Glenfiddich 12 YO Pure Malt Reserve, Vatted Malt Scotch Whisky Glenfiddich 15 YO Cask Strength, Single Malt Scotch Whisky Glenfiddich 30 YO Rare, Single Malt Scotch Whisky Glenfiddich 40 YO Rare Collection Limited Edition, Single Malt Scotch Whisky Glenfiddich 50 YO, Single Malt Scotch Whisky Glenfiddich 8 YO Straight Malt, Single Malt Scotch Whisky Glenfiddich 8, 12, 18 YO Ancient Reserve, Single Malt Scotch Whisky Glenfiddich Bonnie Prince Charlie ceramic decanter, Single Malt Scotch Whisky Glenfiddich Caoran Reserve 12 YO, Single Malt Scotch Whisky Glenfiddich Cask# 843, Vintage 1937, 64 YO, Single Malt Scotch Whisky Glenfiddich Centenary (1887-1987) Limited Edition (12,000 bottles), Single Malt Scotch Whisky Glenfiddich Ceramic 21 YO, Single Malt Scotch Whisky Glenfiddich Classic, Malt Scotch Whisky Glenfiddich Excellence 18 YO, Single Malt Scotch Whisky Glenfiddich Gran Reserva 21 YO, Single Malt Scotch Whisky Glenfiddich Havana Reserve 21 YO, Single Malt Scotch Whisky Glenfiddich Heritage Reserve, Single Malt Scotch Whisky Glenfiddich Highland Crock, Single Malt Scotch Whisky Glenfiddich Millennium 21 YO, Single Malt Scotch Whisky Glenfiddich Private Vintage 1974 (50th Anniversary Coronation Queen Elizabeth II 1953-2003), Single Malt Scotch Whisky Glenfiddich Rare Collection 1937 62, 64 YO, Single Malt Scotch Whisky Glenfiddich Reserve, Single Malt Scotch Whisky Glenfiddich Solera Reserve 15 YO, Single Malt Scotch Whisky Glenfiddich Special Reserve, Single Malt Scotch Whisky Glenfiddich Superior Reserve Gold 18 YO, Single Malt Scotch Whisky Glenfiddich Third Millennium Reserve 15 YO, Single Malt Scotch Whisky Glenfiddich Vintage Reserve 1963, 1965 36 YO, Single Malt Scotch Whisky Glenfiddich Vintage Reserve 1967, 1968 30 YO, Single Malt Scotch Whisky Glenfiddich Vintage Reserve 1973 25 YO, Single Malt Scotch Whisky Glenfiddich Vintage Reserve 1991 Don Ramsay The Head Cooper, Single Malt Scotch Whisky Glenfiddich Wedgewood Decanter 21 YO, Single Malt Scotch Whisky By: William Grant & Sons Ltd. • Glenfiddich Distillery ("the valley of the deer") Founded in 1887 by William Grant The Glen of the river Fiddich gives its name to the distillery. Source water: Robbie Dubh springs First distillation on 25th December 1887 Location: Dufftown, Keith, Banffshire, Speyside, Highland (Scotland) First distillery to open to the public and one of the largest distillery in Scotland, today. Other neighboring distillers: Balvenie, Glenlivet, Macallan, Aberlour Owner: William Grant & Sons Ltd. (Scotland) | Home Distillation of Alcohol (Homemade Alcohol to Drink) 365A Packet Scotch Whisky It is a matter of conjecture as to who were the first to distill whisky, the Scots or the Irish; both claim the honor. The Scots may however, have been the first to practice aging, and it was their discovery and use of blending spirits that transformed Scotch whisky from a somewhat earthy, highly distinctive product to the lighter product known today as blended Scotch whisky, or more simply, Scotch whisky. The British description of Scotch does not offer many clues as to why it is the distinctive and highly regarded product it is - "Spirits described as Scotch Whisky shall not be deemed to correspond to that description unless they have been obtained by distillation in Scotland from a mash of cereal grain saccharified by the diastase of malt and have been matured in warehouse in cask for a period of at least three years." Neither does the U.S. Standard of Identity which requires only that it be a distinctive product of Scotland, manufactured in Scotland in compliance with the laws of Great Britain regulating the manufacture of Scotch whisky for consumption in Great Britain and containing no distilled spirits less than three years old. In addition, if it is a mixture of whiskies, it must be labeled blended Scotch whisky or Scotch whisky - a blend. Blended Scotch is unique because its processing is quite different from the whiskies we have described. To begin with, it is a blend of two types of whisky; one type is made entirely from malted barley, the other from mixtures of grain similar to American and Canadian whiskies. With Scotch, it is the malt whiskies which provide its distinctive characteristics and an understanding of how the malts are produced is necessary to fully appreciate Scotch whisky. History of Scotch Distillation When, exactly, distilling first reached Scotland is uncertain. It is known that the Ancient Celts practiced the art and called their high-proof liquid "uisge beatha" - the water of life. They used this spirit in clan rituals, before and after battles, and to aid the tired and revive falling spirits. Initially lauded for its medicinal qualities, whisky eventually became part of everyday life. The first recorded mention of the distillation industry dates back to 1494 when a Scottish tax document noted the "delivery of eight bolls [approx. 1� tons] of malt to Friar John Cor wherewith to make aquavitae..." Initially, distillation was an alternate activity for farmers. They grew barley and during the winter months it was a profitable and useful activity to distill the barley into a spirit. Many farmers were also distillers and many of the present distilleries were once working farms. The increasing popularity of whisky eventually attracted the attention of the Scottish Parliament who sensed an opportunity to generate revenue. In 1707, after The Act of Union with England, newly instituted taxation on malt and whisky drove most of the distillers underground. Smuggling became standard practice for some 130 years; without any apparent disrepute. The result was that, by 1777, there were only eight licensed distilleries in the City of Edinburgh while nearly 400 unregistered stills were producing half again as much whisky. By the 1820's more than half the whisky consumed in Scotland was produced in illicit stills even though the government was confiscating up to 14,000 illegal stills each year. Finally the government realized that it was fighting a senseless battle and in 1823 set reasonable licensing and production fees per gallon of spirit distilled. This made legal distillation profitable and smuggling died out almost completely. Thus, the earliest founding date given for any of the distilleries is 1824 because that is when the government began taxing spirits and issued distilling licenses. Glenlivet was the first to obtain one and they, consequently, date from 1824. However, distilling had been going on there for many years prior to that. There were two significant occurrences in the last century which helped advance the S |
Which fictional doctor is the central character in a series of books by Hugh Lofting? | Hugh Lofting Book List - FictionDB Action Adventure Apr-2013 Doctor Doolittle is an eminent character of the English literature. It has been developed in the numerous books by Hugh Lofting and gained much fame thanks to their related cinematographic adaptations. Although The Voyages of Doctor Doolittle (1922) ... Action Adventure Feb-2013 Doctor John Dolittle is the central character of a series of children's books by Hugh Lofting starting with the 1920 The Story of Doctor Dolittle. He is a doctor who shuns human patients in favour of animals, with whom he can speak in their own langu... Action Adventure Apr-2012 In Doctor Dolittle in the Moon Doctor Dolittle has landed on the Moon. He meets Otho Bludge the Moon Man, a Stone Age artist who was the only human on the Moon when it broke away from the Earth. The animals of the Moon flock to Doctor Dolittle, and h... General Fiction Apr-2012 In Doctor Dolittle's Circus the doctor needs money to pay off a voyage to Africa, so he joins a circus with the pushmi-pullyu as his attraction. He enlightens a circus owner who cares little for animals, fights against the practice of fox hunting and... General Fiction Apr-2012 Doctor Dolittle's Garden follows Lofting's Doctor Dolittle's Zoo. Tommy Stubbins, Dolittle's assistant, reports on Professor Quetch, curator of the Dog Museum. Meanwhile, the doctor has learned insect languages and hears ancient tales of a giant race... General Fiction Apr-2012 Doctor Dolittle's Return is lighter and more comic than other Dolittle books. Tommy Stubbins waits for Doctor Dolittle's return from the Moon. When the Doctor returns he is anxious to write of what he has experienced. This proves more difficult than ... General Fiction Apr-2012 MY name was Tommy Stubbins, son of Jacob Stubbins, the cobbler of Puddleby-on-the-Marsh; and I was nine and a half years old. At that time Puddleby was only quite a small town. A river ran through the middle of it; and over this river there was a ver... | Doctor Who | Tardis | Fandom powered by Wikia Doctor Who in five languages - BBC Worldwide Showcase You may wish to consult Doctor Who (disambiguation) for other, similarly-named pages. Doctor Who is both a television show and a global multimedia franchise created and controlled by the BBC ( British Broadcasting Corporation ). It centres on a time traveller called " the Doctor ", who comes from a race of beings known as Time Lords . He travels through space and time in a time machine he calls the TARDIS . This ship — which looks like a small, London police box on the outside — has nearly infinite dimensions on the inside . It has become such an iconic shape in British culture that it is currently the intellectual property of the BBC rather than its actual makers, the Metropolitan Police Service . Since Doctor Who's revival in 2005, its production has been primarily based in Wales by BBC Wales , with its soundtrack regularly performed by the BBC National Orchestra of Wales since 2006. In order to accommodate cast changes, the narrative allows the Doctor to regenerate into an essentially new person on occasion. The cast is rounded out by one or more " companions ", often females. On average, the main cast completely changes once every three or four years — a significant factor in the longevity of the programme. It has had two — some argue three — major production periods. The original run of the programme was from 1963 to 1989, and is often called the "classic series" or "classic Doctor Who". A failed revival, in the form of a Universal -BBC co-production, came in 1996 — but the resulting one-off tele movie is often considered a part of the classic series. The current form of the programme — sometimes called the "new series" — has been produced by BBC Wales and aired on BBC One since 2005. Though the classic series is fondly remembered by fans of a certain age, the new series has been far more consistently popular with the British public,[ source needed ] and is usually the highest-rated scripted drama — outside of perennially popular soap operas — in the weeks that it is on the air. The franchise spawned by the main television programmes includes dozens of distinct ranges of spinoffs in televised, audio and print media. Contents Edit Several individuals share credit for establishing Doctor Who in 1963 , but it is generally accepted that the original impetus for the series, as well as the establishment of certain aspects, such as the concept of the TARDIS , the basic character of the Doctor and the title Doctor Who itself belong to Canadian -born Sydney Newman , who is also credited with creating another iconic series, The Avengers . Others involved in piecing together the puzzle that became the series include Head of Serials Donald Wilson , writer C. E. Webber , script editor David Whitaker and the show's first producer , Verity Lambert , the first woman to hold such a position at the BBC . Junkyard set and police box for An Unearthly Child . Two other notable participants in the birth of the series were Anthony Coburn and Waris Hussein , the writer and director , respectively, of the first four-part serial, An Unearthly Child , the first episode of which aired on 23 November 1963 . The version of the first episode that was broadcast was in fact the second mounting of that episode; an earlier version (called The Pilot Episode by fans), was taped some weeks before, but rejected for several issues. The BBC allowed a second mounting of the pilot to proceed. The first episode aired the day after the assassination of John F. Kennedy , and had to be rebroadcast a week later when power failures disrupted the first broadcast. Also important to creating the atmosphere of the early series were composers Ron Grainer and Delia Derbyshire . Grainer wrote the basic melody of the Doctor Who theme , and Derbyshire, with the BBC Radiophonic Workshop , transformed it into a pioneering piece of electronica music. There have been several arrangements used of the theme, but the basic melody has remained unchanged throughout the show's histo |
"Who composed the ""Moonlight Sonata""?" | Ludwig van Beethoven — Moonlight Sonata — Listen, watch, download and discover music for free at Last.fm instrumental Sonata in C sharp minor, op. 27, no. 2 - First Movement (Adagio Sostenuto) * Correction* This is not the entire Piano Sonata No. 14 ("Moonlight Sonata"), but only the first of three movements. The second and third movements are Allegretto and Presto Agitato, respectively. Beethoven's 14th piano sonata, AKA "Moonlight Sonata," was composed in the summer of 1801 in Hungary, on an estate belonging to the Brunswick family. The composition was published in 1802 and was dedicated to Beethoven’s… read more Don't want to see ads? Subscribe now Similar Tracks | Alexander Borodin: Music from "Kismet" - YouTube Alexander Borodin: Music from "Kismet" Want to watch this again later? Sign in to add this video to a playlist. Need to report the video? Sign in to report inappropriate content. Rating is available when the video has been rented. This feature is not available right now. Please try again later. Published on Aug 14, 2013 Alexander Borodin (1833-1887), Россия Robert Wright and George Forrest created the classic musical "Kismet" in 1953, based on a 1911 play by Edward Knoblock. Set in Baghdad in A.D. 1071, the story tells how the clever poet Hajj follows his "Kismet" - his "Fate" - by defeating the evil Wazir (police chief), by helping his daughter to marry his beneficent Caliph, and by going off at the final curtain with one of the Baghdad's greatest beauties. This medley comprises excerpts from Borodin's original works upon which several of the "Kismet" finest songs were based: Symphony No. 2, Movement 1 (Fate); In the Steppes of Central Asia (Sands of Time); String Quartet No. 2, Movement 3 (And This Is My Beloved); Symphony No. 1, Movement 1 (Gesticulate); String Quartet No. 2, Movement 2 (Baubles, Bangles, and Beads); Overture to Prince Igor (The Olive Tree); Serenade (subtitled Dreaming of a Love Song) from the Petite Suite (Night of My Nights); and the Polovtsian Dances from Prince Igor (He's in Love, Stranger in Paradise, 'Samaris' Dance and Bazaar of the Caravans). ( - Richard E. Rodda) |
What species of rodent has the Latin name cavia porcellus? | Guinea pig (Cavia porcellus) - JungleDragon JungleDragon Guinea pig Cavia porcellus The guinea pig , also called the cavy, is a species of rodent belonging to the family Caviidae and the genus ''Cavia''. Despite their common name, these animals are not in the pig family, nor are they from Guinea. They originated in the Andes, and earlier studies based on biochemistry and hybridization suggested they are domesticated descendants of a closely related species of cavy such as ''Cavia aperea'', ''C. fulgida'', or ''C. tschudii'' and, therefore, do not exist naturally in the wild. Recent studies applying molecular markers, in addition to studying the skull and skeletal morphology of current and mummified animals, revealed that the ancestor is most likely ''Cavia tschudii''. The guinea pig plays an important role in the folk culture of many Indigenous South American groups, especially as a food source, but also in folk medicine and in community religious ceremonies. Since the 1960s, efforts have been made to increase consumption of the animal outside South America. In Western societies, the guinea pig has enjoyed widespread popularity as a household pet since its introduction by European traders in the 16th century. Their docile nature, their responsiveness to handling and feeding, and the relative ease of caring for them, continue to make the guinea pig a popular pet. Organizations devoted to competitive breeding of guinea pigs have been formed worldwide, and many specialized breeds of guinea pig, with varying coat colors and compositions, are cultivated by breeders. Biological experimentation on guinea pigs has been carried out since the 17th century. The animals were frequently used as a model organism in the 19th and 20th centuries, resulting in the epithet "guinea pig" for a test subject, but have since been largely replaced by other rodents such as mice and rats. They are still used in research, primarily as models for human medical conditions such as juvenile diabetes, tuberculosis, scurvy, and pregnancy complications. More Naming The scientific name of the common species is ''Cavia porcellus'', with ''porcellus'' being Latin for "little pig". ''Cavia'' is New Latin; it is derived from ''cabiai'', the animal's name in the language of the Galibi tribes once native to French Guiana. ''Cabiai'' may be an adaptation of the Portuguese ''çavia'' , which is itself derived from the Tupi word ''saujá'', meaning rat. Guinea pigs are called ''quwi'' or ''jaca'' in Quechua and ''cuy'' or ''cuyo'' in the Spanish of Ecuador, Peru, and Bolivia. Ironically, breeders tend to use the more formal "cavy" to describe the animal, while in scientific and laboratory contexts it is far more commonly referred to by the more colloquial "guinea pig". How the animals came to be called "pigs" is not clear. They are built somewhat like pigs, with large heads relative to their bodies, stout necks, and rounded rumps with no tail of any consequence; some of the sounds they emit are very similar to those made by pigs, and they also spend a large amount of time eating. They can survive for long periods in small quarters, like a 'pig pen', and were thus easily transported on ships to Europe. The animal's name carries porcine connotations in many European languages. The German word for them is ''Meerschweinchen'', literally "sea piglet", which has been translated into Polish as ''Å›winka morska'', into Hungarian as ''tengerimalac'' and into Russian as ''морÑÐºÐ°Ñ Ñвинка''. This derives from the Middle High German name "merswin". This originally meant "dolphin" and was used because of the animals' grunting sounds . There are however many other, possibly less scientifically based explanations of the German name. For example, sailing ships stopping to reprovision in the New World would pick up stores of guinea pigs, which provided an easily transportable source of fresh meat. The French term is ''Cochon d'Inde'' or ''cobaye''; the Dutch call it ''Guinees biggetje'' or cavia ; and in Portuguese the guinea pig is variously referred to as ''cobaia'', fro | Latin mottos, phrases and familiar quotations Cacoethes scribendi - An insatiable urge to write. (Juvenal) Cadit quaestio - The question drops Caeca invidia est - Envy is blind. (Livy) Caeci caecos ducentes - Blind leading the blind Caeli enarrant gloriam Dei - The heavens declare the glory of God Caelum non animum mutant qui trans mare currunt - They change the sky, not their soul, who run across the sea. (Horace) Caelum videre iussit, et erectos ad sidera tollere vultus - He bid them look at the sky and lift their faces to the stars. (Ovid) Caesar si viveret, ad remum dareris - If Caesar were alive, you'd be chained to an oar Camera obscvra - Hidden room Canis timidus vehementius latrat quam mordet - A timid dog barks more violently than it bites. (Curtius Rufus) Carpe diem - Seize the day. (opportunity) (Horace) Carpe diem, quam minimum credula postero - Seize the day, trust as little as possible in tomorrow. (Horace) Casus belli - Event (that is the justification for, or the cause) of war Causa mortis - Death Cause Causarum justia et misericordia - For the causes of justice and mercy Cave ab homine unius libri - Beware of anyone who has just one book. (Latin Epigram) Cave canem - Beware of the dog Cave cibum, valde malus est - Beware the food, it is very bad Cave quid dicis, quando, et cui - Beware what you say, when, and to whom Cave - Beware! Caveat emptor - Let the buyer beware. (He buys at his own risk) Caveat venditor - Let the seller beware Caveat - Let him/her beware Cedant arma togae - Let arms yield to the toga. (Let violence give place to law) Cedo maiori - I yield to a greater person Certum est, quia impossibile - It is certain, because it is impossible. (Tertullianus) Cetera desunt - The rest is missing Ceteris paribus - All else being equal Christus rex - Christ the King Cineri gloria sera venit - Fame comes too late to the dead Circa (c.) - Approximately Clara pacta, boni amici - Clear agreements, good friends Codex Juris Canonici - Book of canon law Cogito, ergo sum - I think, therefore I am. (Reni Descartes) Commodum ex iniuria sua nemo habere debet - No person ought to have advantage from his own wrong Commune bonum - The common good Commune periculum concordiam parit - Common danger brings forth harmony Communi consilio - By common consent Compos mentis - Of sound mind (and judgement) Concordia discors - Discordant harmony Concordia res parvae crescent - Work together to accomplish more Conditio sine qua non - Condition without which not, or an essential condition or requirement Confer (cf.) - Compare Congregatio de Propaganda Fide - Congregation for the Propagation of the Faith Coniecturalem artem esse medicinam - Medicine is the art of guessing. (Aulus Cornelius Celsus) Coniunctis viribus - With united powers Conlige suspectos semper habitos - Round up the usual suspects Consensu omnium - By the agreement of all Consensus audacium - An agreement of rash men. (a conspiracy) (Cicero) Consuetudinis magna vis est - The force of habit is great. (Cicero) Consule Planco - In the consulship of Plancus (In the good old days) (Horace) Consummatum est - It is completed (Christ's last words, John 19:30) Contra felicem vix deus vires habet - Against a lucky man a god scarcely has power Contra mundum - Against the world Contraria contrariis curantur - The opposite is cured with the opposite. (Hippocrates) Coram populo - In the presence of the people. (Horace) Cornix cornici oculos non effodiet - A crow doesn't rip out the eyes of another crow Cornucopia - Horn of plenty Corpus christi - The body of Christ Corpus delicti - The body of a crime. (The substance or fundamental facts of a crime) Corpus Juris Canonici - The body of canon law Corpus Juris Civilis - The body of civil law Corpus vile - Worthless body Corrigenda - A list of things to be corrected. (in a book) Corruptio optimi pessima - Corruption of the best is worst Cotidiana vilescunt - Familiarity breeds contempt Cotidie damnatur qui semper timet - The man who is constantly in fear is every day condemned. (Syrus) Cras amet qui nunquam amavit; Quique am |
The Costa Prize winning book 'Pure' by Andrew Miller was set in the ancient cemeteries of which city? | Andrew Miller: my morbid obsession | Books | The Guardian Andrew Miller Andrew Miller: my morbid obsession Novelist Andrew Miller admits he is fascinated with death and decay. It's a theme that permeates his Costa prize-winning novel, Pure, set around an 18th-century Parisian cemetery Andrew Miller: 'I was very dreamy and genuinely didn't get the idea of school.' Photograph: Sarah Lee for the Guardian Wednesday 25 January 2012 15.02 EST First published on Wednesday 25 January 2012 15.02 EST Share on Messenger Close In the 1780s, the corpses of Les Innocents cemetery in Paris were bursting their bounds. The graveyard was centuries old, and the weight of the bones, the mass burials, the dead stacked metres deep and rising above street level, had left the ground so exhausted that a morbid rota was in train – bodies buried until decomposition, then dug up to make room for others. A skeleton army breached the cemetery wall, cascading into a neighbouring building, and the pungency led to fear of airborne disease. It was time to take action, the authorities decided. Time to raise the dead. Andrew Miller first read about the clearing of the cemetery (in the area known as Les Halles) – the transport of skeletons to the catacomb tunnels beneath Paris – 10 years ago, in a book by French historian Philippe Ariès, called The Hour of Our Death. The Ariès book, a study of western funerary customs, made only brief mention of the graveyard's destruction, "but I was taken by the theatricality", says Miller. "It was done mostly at night, with fires burning to purify the air, and this terrible job was going on right in the middle of this very populous quarter of Paris. And then, of course, the bones were taken across the city in these processions, with chanting priests, to a quarry on the other side of the river. So that appealed to me as being interesting, visually interesting, but it was when it all happened that made it stand out. It's the 1780s, a few years before the French revolution, and it seemed to me there was some attempt here to erase the past, erase history." Ariès's short reference formed the basis for Miller's sixth novel, Pure, which this week won the Costa book award. The chair of judges, Geordie Greig, described it as "a morality tale that engrosses with its vivid rendition of pre-revolutionary France", as well as praising its "extraordinary scenes of corpses and cemeteries and sex". And while Miller still seems to be blinking with surprise when we meet an hour after the announcement, the award is highly deserved. Pure is a compelling, timely novel – with its throb of revolution, of ordinary people arising in anger – a narrative that takes death as its subject yet races with life. Central character Jean-Baptiste Baratte is a young, green engineer from Normandy, summoned to Versailles, and ordered to oversee the grave clearance, which tips him into a world of antic characters; people who live and work so close to the graveyard that it taints their breath, and possibly their minds. Part of the joy of the novel is its fleshiness, bone crunch, gristly, meaty, stinking metaphors, its rich sense of the human body as both abstraction and animal entity. So an alley full of cheese sellers is "a curious clogged vein of a street", a man pulls ruminatively "at the lobes of his ears as though he were milking a pair of tiny udders", a priest's guts rumble, a chair has "blooms of human grease", a calf's head tastes as though "pickled in its own tears", and a loaf of bread is "small, blood-warm". The tone echoes the gory autopsy that opens Miller's first novel, Ingenious Pain, also set in the 18th century, in which a body is slashed from sternum to pubis, its scalp jerked away from the skull and laid "over the corpses's face in an obscene bloody pile". Miller's father was a doctor; does this have a bearing on his interest in the "fleshly casket", as he has called the human body? "I'm sure it does," he says. "I grew up looking at these things – my Beano and Dandy were the BMJ and the Lancet. There were piles of these, with the funny, blurr | TRIVIA - HISTORICAL TRIVIA - HISTORICAL ` History Trivia What was a ship called the Ancon the first to travel through, on August 15, 1914? The Panama Canal. What fighter pilot flew World War I missions with his Great Dane "Moritz" next to him in the cockpit? Monfred von Richthofen, or " The Red Baron". What country lost 17.2 percent of its population in World War II? Poland. What deranged Roman emperor had a name that meant "little boot"? 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What is one of the main ingredients of marzipan, besides egg whites and sugar? | What Ingredients Are in Marzipan? | LIVESTRONG.COM What Ingredients Are in Marzipan? by INGRID SMITH Last Updated: Dec 28, 2015 Ingrid Smith Ingrid Smith started her medical research in 1993 and had her first contribution to medical writing in 1996 for "The New England Journal of Medicine." She holds a Bachelor of Arts in international relations from Stanford University and a medical degree from New York University School of Medicine. Marzipan cookies on a Provencal place setting. Photo Credit Anna Pustynnikova/iStock/Getty Images Overview Marzipan is a thick almond paste. The consistency of marzipan is like that of modeling clay or soft rubber, making it an ideal confection for molding, rolling and shaping. Marzipan can be used as a baking ingredient. More commonly, however, marzipan is a confection used on its own to create shapes and molded forms for edible decorations. Marzipan can also be rolled out in a thin sheet to form a uniform layer of icing for cakes. Sugar and Almonds The main ingredients of marzipan are sugar and ground almonds. The sugar can be confectioners' sugar or granulated sugar, or sometimes a combination of the two. The almonds are finely ground into a powder. A typical recipe for marzipan calls for near-equal amounts of sugar and ground almonds. According to MarzipanCakes.com, the best marzipan should have an almond content of at least 22 percent. Binding Agent In order to make the marzipan form a thick paste, some liquid is needed to act as a binder. For this, different recipes may use a combination of egg whites, water and corn syrup. Egg whites add liquid and also help to stiffen the paste. Some recipes will use egg yolk as well, which gives a deeper color and flavor to the marzipan. Extras The last ingredients of marzipan are not found in all marzipan recipes. For extra flavor, some marzipan recipes call for added vanilla extract and lemon juice. For color, some recipes will add food coloring to the marzipan. Related Searches Lose Weight. Feel Great Change your life with MyPlate by LIVESTRONG.COM GOAL Gain 2 pounds per week Gain 1.5 pounds per week Gain 1 pound per week Gain 0.5 pound per week Maintain my current weight Lose 0.5 pound per week Lose 1 pound per week Lose 1.5 pounds per week Lose 2 pounds per week GENDER | "Masterminds" - Manchester Evening News, December 26, 2015 | Online Research Library: Questia Read preview Article excerpt 1. What has been the highest selling album of 2015? 2. Who won this year's Strictly Come Dancing? 3. Ford claimed to launch the first 'e-(What?)' at the 2015 Mobile World Congress Show: Pram; bike; dishwasher; or trousers? 4. A 2015 intensive listening study discovered that giraffes actually: Hum; whistle; laugh; or scream? 5. Name the last US president to meet the leader of Cuba before Barack Obama did this year: Clinton; Reagan; Eisenhower; or Washington? 6. Jay Z and Beyonce launched a music streaming service called: Bridal; Tidal; Widal; or Piddle? 7. At auction, $1.2m was paid for Don McLean's original handrwitten lyrics for which 1971 big hit song? 8. The Save the Children charity said it mistakenly awarded which controversial politician a Global Legacy award? 9. An official investigation as to proof of the US moon landings was demanded in 2015 by: Russia; China; NASA; or Donald Trump? 10. The 2015 Epsom Derby was won by Golden: Eye; Horn; Egg; or Handshake? 11. Who became Labour leader in September? 12. Philae, the spaceprobe thought lost until it recommunicated with controllers in 2015 is on: Mars; The Moon; or Comet 67P? 13. Which vast tech corporation opened its first 'Nest' branded intelligent home store in Palo Alto California in 2015? 14. In 2015 Japan lowered its voting age from what to what: 21-19; 20-18; 18-16; 23-20; or 17-15? 15. The abbreviation MERS, significantly impacting South Korea 2015, is otherwise known as: The Asian financial crash; Typhoon Mandy; Seoul Earthquake; or Camel Flu? 16. Christian is the lead character in the film 2015 adaptation of what extraordinarily successful book? 17. Who stepped down as chief of 21st Century Fox: Rupert Murdoch; Clint Eastwood; Donald Trump; or Warren Buffett? 18. An internet picture of a dress baffled people in early 2015, being which two of these colour combinations: Red/pink; green/orange; white/gold; yellow/copper; or blue/black? … Subscribe to Questia and enjoy: Full access to this article and over 10 million more from academic journals, magazines, and newspapers Over 83,000 books Access to powerful writing and research tools Article details |
What major Mexican city is near San Diego? | "Real" Mexican towns near San Diego? - Baja California Forum - TripAdvisor "Real" Mexican towns near San Diego? - Baja California Forum Review a place you’ve visited JOIN "Real" Mexican towns near San Diego? In cooperation with: "Real" Mexican towns near San Diego? Jan 17, 2007, 8:28 PM Our family (kids aged 9 and 13) will be in San Diego in February and are interested in perhaps doing a day trip to Baja California. However, Tijuana is NOT our idea of fun--we aren't into shopping or cheap booze, and it seems that TJ isn't much more than that. That said, are there any "real" Mexican towns within a daytripping distance of San Diego? I've looked into Tecate and Ensenada so far, but am looking for more input. We are looking for somewhere that is safe, but where you feel like you are in Mexico. Additionally, are there any good short hikes in northern Baja within daytripping distance of San Diego? One destination mentioned in this post Travelers interested in this topic also viewed... Show Prices 1. Re: "Real" Mexican towns near San Diego? Jan 18, 2007, 6:12 PM We live in Rosarito Beach more than half of the year, and it is, indeed, a real Mexican town. It's only 30 miles from the border, and it is a tourist destination, but it's really Mexico. Ensenada is another 45 miles-60 min. south of Rosarito Beach, and despite the fact that cruise ships dock there, it is a real Mexican city. You could do Rosarito as a day trip, but it would be more fun to stay the night in an ocean front property, perhaps ride horses, perhaps para sail, definitely eat at some of the better spots; Rosarito Beach is a great spot. If you decide to visit, email me privately and I'll suggest some possible lodging depending on what you are looking for and some great restaurants where you'll see locals, not all gringos. Pstreet1@aol.com 3. Re: "Real" Mexican towns near San Diego? Jan 19, 2007, 8:06 PM Rosarito is really a relax, enjoy the ocean and plan where you are going to go eat type of place. There is para sailing if you go as far south as La Fonda (half way to Ensenada). On the way to La Fonda, there are dunes, and on weekends you can rent dune buggies--however, I don't advise visiting over the weekend: too many tourists and too difficult to get back over the border. South of Ensenada is La Bufadora--2nd largest undersea gyser in the world I'm told. There is also a wine country area just a bit north of Ensenada. In Rosarito.....well, shopping at the market I guess. Mostly beautiful coastal drives, horseback riding, .....the dunes.....para sailing. It's a great place to stay and do day trips from, but there isn't much that's "day-trippie" here. If you decide to come, I'll be glad to recommend a drive and some restaurants that are definitely worth your time. Report inappropriate content 4. Re: "Real" Mexican towns near San Diego? Jan 20, 2007, 12:11 PM Thanks! We are considering going to Rosarito as a day trip, or maybe as a half-day trip. Can you link me to a company that does horseback riding? It sounds like it would be a nice town to walk around for an hour or two. However, I don't know if our rental car (from Budget at LAX) allows us to cross the border. We probably won't know until we get there and sign the contract. If they don't, is there mass transit to Rosarito? Report inappropriate content 5. Re: "Real" Mexican towns near San Diego? Jan 20, 2007, 6:41 PM We are considering going to Rosarito as a day trip, or maybe as a half-day trip. A half day won't really work because of the time needed to get back into the U.S. The border is only a 30 min. drive from Rosarito, but the line to cross could take 2 hours; it could take 15 min., but you can't predict it. Can you link me to a company that does horseback riding? No companies--you just drive along until you see horses waiting to be ridden; you negotiate with the owner, and that's that. Same with riding dune buggies on the sand dunes south of town. It sounds like it would be a nice town to walk around for an hour or two. However, I don't know if our rental car (from Budget at LAX) allows us to cross th | Rio Rio You're Reading a Free Preview Pages 3 to 24 are not shown in this preview. This action might not be possible to undo. Are you sure you want to continue? CANCEL We've moved you to where you read on your other device. Get the full title to continue Get the full title to continue reading from where you left off, or restart the preview. Restart preview |
What is the SI unit of electrical conductance? | Enter a value into either text box and select units using the drop-down boxes. = What is Electrical Conductance? Electrical conductance is a measure of the flow of electricity through an electrical component for a given potential difference. The SI unit of conductance is the siemens. It is the inverse of electrical resistance so that the conductance, G = 1/R, where R is resistance in ohms (hence a playful alternative name for the SI unit is the âmhoâ). Electrical conductance should not be confused with the related measure of conductance, which is a property of the material itself. Conductance is also connected to susceptance and admittance in AC (Alternating Current) circuits. Y= G + jB or G = Re(Y), Where Y= Admittance, j is the imaginary number and B is the Susceptance. When Kirchhoff's voltage law is applied we find that the voltage is the sum of the voltages across each conductance: G = (G1.G2) / (G1+G2) In semiconductors the conductance of components such as diodes and transistors is usually evaluated for small signal conditions with appropriate bias so that operation is in the linear region of their characteristics. The conductance is therefore the inverse of the small-signal resistance. The electrical conductance is represented by the symbol G. Electrical conductance is a very useful concept when dealing with parallel DC circuits. For this reason, the inverse of impedance is defined as admittance and is similarly useful in parallel AC circuits. Generally when there are resistive and reactive elements then the equation that is formed for G is R/(R2 + X2), where X is reactance. Bookmark this page in your browser using Ctrl and d or using one of these services: (opens in new window) | Units: W the SI symbol for the watt (see below). wah a traditional unit of distance in Thailand, now aligned with the metric system as exactly 2 meters (6.562 feet ). This unit is the Thai version of the fathom . It is seen mostly in connection with the talangwah or square wah (4 square meters or 4.784 square yards), a common unit of area in Thailand. Wales in Britain, Wales has long served as an informal unit of area, much as Rhode Island has been used in the U.S. Wales has an area of about 8015 square miles or 20 760 square kilometers; it is 7.67 times the size of Rhode Island. wan a unit of quantity in China equal to 10 000. In Chinese, the wan is used much as the thousand is used in the West, as a basic unit for large quantities. Thus 100 000 is 10 wan, and 1 000 000 is 100 wan. However, as in the case of the Greek word myrios (myriad), the word wan is also used in Chinese to mean an indefinitely large number. watch [1] a traditional unit of time, defined as the time a sentry stands watch or a ship's crew is on duty. In ancient Rome, the night was divided into four watches, each roughly three hours long. More recently, one watch is usually equal to 4 hours on both land and sea. At sea, the evening watch (16-20 hours, or 4-8 pm) is often divided into two shorter watches called "dog watches." When dog watches are in effect, sailors will have watch assignments that rotate through the day instead of falling at the same hours every day. Watches at sea are divided into 8 bells (4 bells for dog watches). The word watch is derived from an old English word wæccan which meant "stay awake." watch [2] another name for a shift . This use was popularized in the U.S. by CNN Headline News and by the NBC television series Third Watch. water column (WC) a notation seen in pressure measurements. See inch of water , centimeter of water , or millimeter of water . water horsepower (whp or Whp) a unit of power used in the U.S. primarily in rating pumps. If a pump has a capacity of Q gallons per minute and develops a pressure ("head") of P feet of head , then its power rating is QP/3956 water horsepower. This calculation assumes the density of water to be 8-1/3 pounds per U.S. gallon, which is approximately correct but not exact. As a result, the water horsepower equals 746.043 watts (550.253 foot pounds per second), slightly more than the ordinary mechanical horsepower . water inch a traditional unit of water flow, supposed to equal the flow through a circular opening one inch in diameter, assuming the flow is caused only by gravity. However, this flow rate also depends on the pressure of the water above the opening. One estimate is 14 U.S. pints per minute or 2520 U.S. gallons per day [2] (this is equivalent to 6.624 liters per minute); this estimate assumes the water level is constantly 1/12 inch (1 line ) above the top of the opening. Another is 500 cubic feet per day, which is much larger: 3740 U.S. gallons per day or about 9.832 liters per minute. The latter estimate may depend on a mid-nineteenth century British engineering definition which required the hole to be centered 1 inch and 1 line below the water surface, placing the top of the opening 7/12 inch (7 lines) below the water level. See also miner's inch . watt (W) [1] the SI unit of power. Power is the rate at which work is done, or (equivalently) the rate at which energy is expended. One watt is equal to a power rate of one joule of work per second of time. This unit is used both in mechanics and in electricity, so it links the mechanical and electrical units to one another. In mechanical terms, one watt equals about 0.001 341 02 horsepower (hp) or 0.737 562 foot-pound per second (lbf/s). In electrical terms, one watt is the power produced by a current of one ampere flowing through an electric potential of one volt . The name of the unit honors Ja |
The uniform of which NFL team is green because their once owner was born on St Patrick's day? | The Worst Uniform in the History of Every NFL Franchise | Bleacher Report The Worst Uniform in the History of Every NFL Franchise Use your ← → (arrow) keys to browse the slideshow What's next? A pledge pin...on your uniform? Photo credit: doblu.com 129.9K 138 Comments It’s safe to say that there are a lot of serious decisions to be made over the next few weeks for all of the teams in the NFL as free agency starts to wind down and the NFL draft gets a little closer. But if you’re looking for some serious analysis in this piece, we can absolutely assure you that you’re wasting your time. That means we’re going to have a different kind of fun (because the NFL offseason is to be enjoyed as well). So be it permanent changes, tributes to the past or any other reasons, mix and match, experimentation, here’s a look at all 32 current franchises' worst moment in terms of best costume. The reasoning will be different for each club. And take all of this with a grain of salt. Finally, feel free to chime in with your own memories of the day your favorite football team showed you what not to wear. So without further ado, here are our choices for the bad and the ugly. And feel free to come up with your best…uh, worst suggestions. More importantly, the focus here is fun and not offensive. No matter how offensive some of these outfits may appear. Arizona Cardinals Christian Petersen/Getty Images We know that the NFL’s Cardinals have been around since 1920 and haven’t won an NFL title since 1947, the longest current drought championship-wise in the league. And we also know that these are indeed the “Redbirds.” But they opted to take that to a new level in 2002 when they first decided to pair red jersey and red pants. Sorry, the glorified long johns look just doesn’t cut it. What’s next for the team…footie pajamas? Still, give credit where it’s due. In 2005, the team altered the logo on the helmet to give the cardinal a meaner work. Hence the forerunner to today’s “Angry Birds.” Atlanta Falcons Photo credit: bleacherreport.com From their debut season in 1966 to Hall of Famer Deion Sanders’ debut year in the NFL in 1989, the Atlanta Falcons were certainly not known for winning football on a consistent basis. In 1990, the team’s 25th in the NFL, new head coach Jerry Glanville and the Falcons unveiled a new look. Out with the red helmets and in with new black helmets, black jerseys similar to their early day and grey pants just adopted by the club in 1978. What a look. But one year later, the Falcons found themselves in the playoffs for only the fourth time in their existence and the team would make three more trips to the postseason in that attire, including the franchise’s lone Super Bowl appearance in 1998. Eventually, better taste took over. Perhaps with that occasional success, they found those uniforms too legit to quit them. Buffalo Bills Photo credit: bleacherreport.com The Buffalo Bills first put a buffalo on the side of their helmets in 1962, the franchise’s, as well as the AFL's third year of existence. A little over two decades later, the Bills’ helmet made a different kind of news. The story goes that quarterback Joe Ferguson, who played for the team for a dozen seasons from 1973-84, was having his issues spotting his receivers, especially during those snowy days in Orchard Park. And cited was the fact that the team’s based-white helmets were part of the problem. So in 1984 (which proved to be Ferguson’s last season with the club), the Bills changed their lids and since have offered various combinations to that look. But when you combine red helmets with blue facemasks (which the team did for three seasons), safe to say it’s a little hard on the eyes. Photo credit: rantsports.com Call them unbearable? The Chicago Bears, aka the “Monsters of the Midway”, certainly didn’t look so fearsome in this get-up in 1994. Once again, it’s back to the NFL’s 75th Anniversary celebration. And here’s quarterback Erik Kramer and the team’s tribute to the franchise’s early days, when they began as the Decatur Staleys (1920), became the Chicago Stal | Account Suspended Account Suspended This Account has been suspended. Contact your hosting provider for more information. |
Which retail chain changed their corporate font in 2009 from Futura to Verdana? | The Font War: Ikea Fans Fume over Switch to Verdana - TIME Follow @TIME Thumbing through his local Swedish newspaper, Göteborg resident Mattias Akerberg found himself troubled by a full-page advertisement for Ikea. It wasn't that the Grevbäck bookcases looked any less sturdy, or that the Bibbi Snur duvet covers were any less colorful, or even that the names given to each of the company's 9,500 products were any less whimsical. No, what bothered Akerberg was the typeface. "I thought that something had gone terribly wrong, but when I Twittered about it, people at their ad agency told me that this was actually the new Ikea font," he recalls. "I could hardly believe it was true." Over its 60 years, Ikea has built a reputation as a purveyor of inexpensive but stylish home furnishings, selling everything from leather sofas to chrome toilet-bowl cleaners. Branding has been a large part of the Swedish chain's success what urban dweller today, whether in Atlanta or Kuala Lumpur, doesn't recognize that bright blue warehouse, glowing like a beacon of fine living, at the side of the highway? And its signature typeface, a customized version of Futura, has long been an integral part of that brand. But with its 2010 catalogue now arriving in mailboxes, the supplier of headboards and coffee tables to the world's thrifty and trendy has switched to what it sees as a more functional typeface: Verdana. In the process, it has provoked an instantaneous global backlash, the kind that can only happen on the Internet. (Read about Ikea in TIME's Design 100.) "Ikea, stop the Verdana madness!" pleaded Tokyo's Oliver Reichenstein on Twitter. "Words can't describe my disgust," spat Ben Cristensen of Melbourne. "Horrific," lamented Christian Hughes in Dublin. The online forum Typophile closed its first post on the subject with the words, "It's a sad day." On Aug. 26, Romanian design consultant Marius Ursache started an online petition to get Ikea to change its mind. That night, Verdana was already a trending topic on Twitter, drawing more tweets than even Ted Kennedy. IKEA's 2009 online catalogue uses the old typeface. IKEA's 2010 online catalogue features the Verdana font. All this outrage over a font? For some designers, it's an issue of propriety Verdana, which was invented by Microsoft, was intended to be used on a screen, not on paper. "It has open, wide letterforms with lots of space between characters to aid legibility at small sizes on screen," explains Simon l'Anson, creative director at Made by Many, a London-based digital-consulting company. "It doesn't exhibit any elegance or visual rhythm when set at large sizes. It's like taking the family sedan off-road. It will sort of work, but ultimately gets bogged down." (See pictures of Microsoft.) Carolyn Fraser, a letterpress printer in Melbourne, Australia, adopts a different metaphor to explain the problem. "Verdana was designed for the limitations of the Web it's dumbed down and overused. It's a bit like using Lego to build a skyscraper, when steel is clearly a superior choice." Others seem mystified by the choice to eliminate one of the chain's key identifying features. "The former typeface definitely better reflected Ikea's design philosophy, giving it a very special, unique flavor that actually fit the company's style," says Vitaly Friedman, editor in chief of the online Smashing Magazine, which is dedicated to Web design. "With Verdana being used all across the Web, Ikea's image not only loses originality, but also credibility and the reputation that the company has built since the 1940s." The main complaint that online protesters have, though, is that the newly adopted font is plain ugly. Especially when it's enlarged to, say, the size of a catalogue headline. Or worse yet, a billboard. So why would Ikea make such a change? The very ubiquity of Verdana seems to be part of the font's appeal. Freely distributed by Microsoft, the typeface allows Ikea to use the same font in all countries and with many alphabets. "It's more efficient and cost-effective," says Ikea spokeswoman Monika Go | Take a swim down memory lane with this video highlighting my first 50 years with StarKist®. 50th Birthday The Big 5-0 and I swear I haven’t aged a day. What can I say? Tuna is one healthy fish. 2010 StarKist® Headquarters on Pittsburgh's Northside unveiled a giant lighted sign featuring me! Bright idea StarKist®! 2004 Walk of Fame I battled fin-to-fin with other iconic mascots when I was named part of the Advertising Week Walk of Fame on Madison Avenue in New York City. 2003 Rebel Without a Cause Actress Maila Nurmi, best known as 50’s television hostess Vampira, claims that actor James Dean created the original sketch of me on a napkin at Googie’s on Sunset Strip! Her claim is just one of the many mythical legends surrounding my rise to fame! Swimming the Red Carpet Ready for my close up! I swam down the red carpet at the first annual TV Land Awards®. 1999 Charlie's® Back in the Spotlight After a brief hiatus, I swam back to TV better and fitter than ever to introduce StarKist’s® innovative flavor fresh pouch®. 1996 Where are my fin-tip shoes? I grabbed my power suit, power tie and laced up my finest fin-tip shoes when I rang the bell on the Wall Street Stock Exchange. 1991 Premia In test markets I was introduced to a new love interest - Premia. She helped launch StarKist's® premium Chunk Light Tuna. After a brief relationship we swam our separate ways. But don't you worry! There are plenty of fish in the sea for good old Charlie®! 1990 Dolphin Safe StarKist® is all about keeping my finned friends safe. They were the first company to introduce “Dolphin Safe” Tuna. 1984 #1 I helped StarKist® officially become the number one brand of tuna. Ninety percent of consumers recognized our "Sorry Charlie®" advertising. Just like StarKist®, our consumers have good taste! 1968 Mascot Charlie® The good folks of Charleston, Oregon erected a statue in my honor and named me mascot of the town! The statue came down in 2008, but for forty years, people would stop for photos with me. And who can blame them? Look at those dashing good looks and chiseled features! 1962 Sorry Charlie® Just one year after my debut “Sorry Charlie®” had already become a part of the American lexicon. I’m surprised it took that long. The quote has gone on to become one of the most popular and recognizable phrases in American pop culture. 1961 Tuna that tastes good! Leo gave a call over to his animation friends at DePatie-Freleng Enterprises. They immediately thought of me! We worked hand in fin on an animated commercial featuring me, Charlie the Tuna! Some people think my voice sounds a lot like the actor Herschel Bernardi. We both sound Brooklyn street savvy with a side of Broadway culture. Voice over artist, Danny Dark, “The King of Voice Over Artists,” was cast as the narrator, uttering his famous line “Sorry Charlie®, StarKist® doesn’t want tuna with good taste, but tuna that tastes good!”. 1958 Fishy StarKist® hired advertising legend Leo Burnett to develop a new campaign to “establish a quality image for StarKist® tuna and distinguish it from its main competitor.” Leo did his research and discovered a simple truth: Consumers want tuna that tastes good. They don’t like tuna that tastes “fishy.” |
If a person is born on 10th January, what zodiac sign do they have? | Birthday Horoscope January 10th Capricorn, If your Birthday is January 10 Birthday Horoscope for January 10th If your Birthday is January 10 and your Zodiac Sign is Capricorn Birthday Persona Profile People born specifically on the 10th of January have an innovative practical approach to life and are very good at solving problems. Like a typical Capricorn Goat you are strong willed, a little too serious natured but reliable and enthusiastic. Astrologically the Sun is the celestial body that rules this particular day and gives you an adventurous edge to your personality. If you have this birthday you are inclined to be a private person but one that is willing to take more risks than any other Capricorns. Individuals with a January the tenth birthday usually possess an entrepreneurial spirit and like to keep busy. You have a cheerful and friendly nature but prefer one or two close friends rather than many. Although you are quite sociable you also appreciate moments alone to gather your thoughts. You can also be extremely uncompromising are sometimes a bit blunt when expressing your views and opinions. Work and Finances The pursuit of a satisfying career to a person born on the tenth of January is important as they tend to find most jobs boring. You have good leadership skills and can deal well with high degrees of pressure and multi tasking. Your unconventional but effective approach to getting things done is a result of your ability to think and act simultaneously. Finances are usually easy for you to manage although you do have to restrain yourself from overspending occasionally. With a love of luxurious things and the latest trends and gadgets most of you just cannot seem to resist snapping up a bargain. Personal Relationships Emotionally you are typical of your zodiac sign and are rather reserved when it comes to the idea of love and romance. The person born on the tenth day of January is excellent at hiding their feelings but they long to be appreciated and feel loved. So they generally discover a way of attracting attention without having to open up, especially at the beginning of a relationship. You usually have a high sex drive and will search for a partner that shares your enthusiasm and energy in this area. A suitable mate will also need to share your probable love of the great outdoors and all things natural. You will have few insecurities within a long term soul mate partnership aside from sometimes being overly protective. Once settled in a personal relationship you are less restless and more open with your emotions. Health Health wise those born on January 10th are most often quite robust and rarely seem to fall ill but they can suffer from stress. This is because you tend to be sometimes overly realistic about things and possibly not open enough about how you really feel. People born on this day are likely to be frequently tense due to high expectations of themselves and others. This can lead to little niggling complaints like slight posture problems, indigestion or tension headaches. Learning how to unwind effectively and on a regular basis is advised to prevent tenseness building and causing any issues. Strengths and Weaknesses Your main strengths of character are in your acute realism, and your calm but authoritative and determined manner. These set of positive characteristics will help you find happiness, security and success in life and they far outweigh any of your negative traits. The main Weakness in the personalities of those born on January 10th is the emotional armor you always insist on wearing in an attempt to avoid getting hurt. This guarded stance and your tendencies to sometimes be a touch insensitive, or display jealousy, are just tiny imperfections in an otherwise lovely personality. Dreams and Goals Being born on the 10th of January means that your dreams and goals are not usually concentrated in one area. Your main wishes are for equal contentment in all parts of your life so whatever you do will be in the hope of fulfilling this desire. A solid committed relationship is at the heart of a | Account Suspended Account Suspended This Account has been suspended. Contact your hosting provider for more information. |
"What is a synonym for ""plethora""?" | Plethora Synonyms, Plethora Antonyms | Merriam-Webster Thesaurus 2 the state or an instance of going beyond what is usual, proper, or needed <the author offers a plethora of detail that tends to overwhelm the reader> Synonyms bellyful , fat , overabundance , overage , overflow , overkill , overmuch , overplus , oversupply , excess , plus , redundancy , superabundance , superfluity , surfeit , surplus , surplusage Related Words abundance , bounty , plentitude , plenty , profusion , sufficiency ; overproduction , overstock Near Antonyms dearth , lack , scarcity , want Antonyms deficiency , deficit , insufficiency , undersupply Learn More about plethora | "Masterminds" - Manchester Evening News, November 7, 2015 | Online Research Library: Questia Read preview Article excerpt 1. Playboy Russia covergirl Maria Kozhevnikova, boxer Nikolai Valuyev, and tennis player Marat Safin shared which honour in December 2011? 2. What William S Burroughs 1961 book popularised the rock music term 'heavy metal', and provided the names for at least two rock bands of the 1970s? 3. What main religion celebrates festivals including Nuakhai, Yatra (or Zatra/Jatra), Pongal, Holi and Shigmo? 4. Which country experienced the Velvet Revolution in Nov-Dec 1989? 5. According to the UK General Teaching Council how many of the 28,000 newly qualified teachers in 2010 had a computerrelated degree: 3; 30; 300 or 3,000? 6. Spell the word: Remanisence; Reminissense; Remeniscence; or Reminiscence? 7. What ancient Sanskrit word loosely meaning 'region' commonly now refers to people (and culture, products, etc) of Indian sub-continent origins? 8. Whom did Forbes Magazine list as the most powerful woman in the Southern Hemisphere in 2011? 9. Unrelated, what is a set of slats and a museum? 10. What ship, whose name means thunderbolt, was Nelson's flagship 1799-1801, and later a training ship for boys? 26 11. The Showa period of Japan coincided with what Emperor's reign? 12. Michael Morpurgo, author of the children's book War Horse, on In state Luther which the 2012 Spielberg film (of the same name) is based, held what UK position from 2003-5? 13. What fashionable Mediterranean resort hosted the G20 international economics conference at the height of the Greek Euro membership crisis? 27 14. How many cubic metres is the space in a room four metres square and three metres high? 15. Which politician bowled faster than Dennis Lillee and Andy Roberts? 16. What element is also known as hydrargyrum? David shows around 17. Whose father wrote and sang the popular Secret Lemonade Drinker song in the award-winning British 1970s-80s R Whites Lemonade TV advert ? … Subscribe to Questia and enjoy: Full access to this article and over 10 million more from academic journals, magazines, and newspapers Over 83,000 books Access to powerful writing and research tools Article details Newspapers Encyclopedia Subscribe to Questia and enjoy: Full access to this article and over 10 million more from academic journals, magazines, and newspapers Over 83,000 books Access to powerful writing and research tools Article details |
Which incompetent police force featured in the silent film comedies produced by Mack Sennett? | Keystone Cops - YouTube Keystone Cops 11,115 views Last updated on Mar 26, 2015 The Keystone Cops (often spelled "Keystone Kops") were fictional incompetent policemen, featured in silent film comedies in the early 20th century. The movies were produced by Mack Sennett for his Keystone Film Company between 1912 and 1917. The idea came from Hank Mann who also played police chief Tehiezel in the first film before being replaced by Ford Sterling. Their first film was Hoffmeyer's Legacy (1912) but their popularity stemmed from the 1913 short The Bangville Police starring Mabel Normand. | James Grout obituary | Television & radio | The Guardian James Grout obituary Stage and screen actor best known for his role as Chief Superintendent Strange in Inspector Morse James Grout, right, as Chief Superintendent Strange with John Thaw as Morse in the final episode of the detective series in 2000. Photograph: ITV/Rex Features Tuesday 3 July 2012 08.19 EDT First published on Tuesday 3 July 2012 08.19 EDT Share on Messenger Close James Grout, who has died aged 84, was a supporting actor of authority and distinction best known on television for playing Inspector Morse's boss, Chief Superintendent Strange, as well as a gallery of prominent characters in other much-loved series. He was the flustered party whip in Yes Minister; a blunt-speaking judge, Ollie Oliphant, in John Mortimer's Rumpole of the Bailey; and an affluent, slightly dodgy businessman, Mr McAllister, in Alan Plater's The Beiderbecke Affair. Tall and increasingly rotund as he grew older, Grout had an immensely wide-ranging career on stage, radio and television for more than 50 years. He was renowned for having a great voice, noted by the critic Harold Hobson in 1950 when, as a graduating Rada student, Grout recited from Don Marquis's The Dark Hours – words, said Hobson, that "seemed to surpass all human beauty; the whole theatre must have felt his voice in its splendid compassion for, and elevation above, the sorrows of mankind". Grout could surprise an audience physically, too, and step up into a higher gear: as the outrageously flamboyant actor Harry Chitterlow in the musical Half a Sixpence, starring Tommy Steele, and for which Grout was nominated for a Tony award on Broadway in 1965; or as Tennessee Williams's ranting southern mogul Boss Finley in Sweet Bird of Youth, starring Lauren Bacall, at the Haymarket in the West End in 1985. Grout was born in London, the second son of William and Beatrice Anne. His father, who owned and managed a chain of shoe shops, died in the second world war in service as a special policeman. Grout's aptitude for the stage was nurtured by an English teacher at Trinity County grammar school in Wood Green, north London, who, Grout said, realised he was a show-off and gave him all the best bits to read out in class: "My voice would fill the school." He won a scholarship to Rada, his time there punctuated by national service with the RAF in Wiltshire, where he trained as a radar mechanic but concentrated on amateur theatricals in one of the aircraft hangars. He and his colleagues toured other service camps with a diet of short plays and comedy sketches. In 1950, the Hobson notice propelled him into the Old Vic, where he made his debut as Valentine in Twelfth Night, moving on to Stratford-upon-Avon for three seasons. He was rapidly becoming a supporting player of substance. In 1960, he joined the cast of The Mousetrap before playing four upright citizens in Lindsay Anderson's production of The Lily White Boys , a satirical musical by Harry Cookson and Christopher Logue, at the Royal Court; the cast included Albert Finney, Shirley Ann Field and Georgia Brown. That decade, he worked with his future Morse mucker, John Thaw , who became a close friend, in Redcap, a TV series about the military police in which he prophetically played Thaw's boss. It was Half a Sixpence that defined his profile in the business, leading to a series of major West End roles in plays by David Mercer, Michael Frayn, William Douglas Home and Simon Gray; he was outstanding as a balloon-waisted humanist, Henry Windscape, in Gray's Quartermaine's Terms (1981), a Chekhovian comedy of dashed hopes and quiet desperation in a Cambridge language school in the early 1960s, playing alongside Edward Fox and Prunella Scales in Harold Pinter's production. He virtually took up residence at the Theatre Royal, Haymarket, in the early 1980s, playing opposite Peter O'Toole in Bernard Shaw's Man and Superman; supporting Maggie Smith and Joan Plowright as Sir Wilful Witwoud in William Gaskill's definitive revival of William Congreve's The Way of the World; and as Boss Finley |
In Fawlty Towers what was the name of Manuel's pet hamster/rat? | "Fawlty Towers" Basil the Rat (TV Episode 1979) - Quotes - IMDb Share this: Facebook | Twitter | Permalink Hide options Mr. Carnegie : I think these premises do not come up to the standard required by this authority. Unless appropriate steps are taken instantly, I shall have no alternative but to prosecute or recommend closure to the appropriate committee of the council, uh, specifically: The lack of proper cleaning routines, dirty and greasy filters, greasy and encrusted deep fat fryer, dirty, cracked and stained food preparation surfaces, dirty, cracked and missing wall and floor tiles, dirty, marked and stained utensils, dirty and greasy interior surfaces of the ventilator hood... Basil Fawlty : Yes, about the deep fat fryer... Mr. Carnegie : ...inadequate temperature control and storage of dangerous foodstuffs, storage of cooked and raw meat in same trays, storage of raw meat above confectionery with consequent dripping of meat juices onto cream products, refrigerator seals loose and cracked, ice box undefrosted, and refrigerator overstocked... | Rupert Bear - Visit Nutwood Visit Nutwood SALES Nutwood Rupert lives in a cottage in Nutwood village with his parents, Mr and Mrs Bear, and is recognisable in his red jumper and yellow checked scarf and trousers. The family have an annual summer seaside holiday and occasionally also visit Rupert's aunts and uncles. Rupert's closest chums are Bill Badger, Algy Pug, Podgy Pig and Edward Trunk, an elephant. An assortment of animal chums appear with Rupert, including Pong-Ping, the Pekinese, 'Rastus Mouse, Willie Mouse, Ferdy and Freddy Fox, Reggie and Rex Rabbit, Lily Duckling. The stories also feature human characters - the Professor, Sailor Sam, the Chinese Conjurer and his daughter, Tigerlily, and the Sage of Um, who travels in his upturned umbrella, are often seen. Adventures involve journeys to the bottom of the sea, King Frost's Ice Palace, the Weather Clerk's headquarters and numerous locations, where Imps and Elves are sometimes encountered. Ingenious inventions enable Rupert to fly to far away places quickly. Many characters and friends join Rupert in his stories, which usually begin with him leaving Nutwood, enjoying an adventure, and then returning safely home. Bill Badger Bill, one of Rupert's closest chums, always looks on the bright side. He shares many adventures, and is a long-standing pal Rupert relies on. Bill has a good sense of fun, and lives with his parents and baby brother in Nutwood. Algy Pug Algy likes playing practical jokes, and is a close fun-loving friend of Rupert. He likes being out of doors, enjoying adventures in the countryside with Rupert and his pals. Edward Trunk The cheerful elephant pal is strong, and always tries to help his friends. Edward lives in Nutwood with his mother, father and baby brother, Pompey. Podgy Pig A greedy, good-hearted pal, Podgy is often lazy. However, he joins in with the chums in many adventures. His favourite pastime is eating food. His cousin Rosalie appears in some stories. Bingo Pup The brainy Bingo loves inventing, and is good at making things work. He is one of Rupert's pals, although occasionally he goes off by himself. Tigerlily The young daughter of the Chinese Conjurer often misuses magic, which causes problems for Rupert' in his adventures. Tigerlily is mischievous, but usually helps put matters right. Professor The adult inventor friend of Rupert lives in a castle tower. The Professor has invented many flying machines, and often they are the cause of many exciting adventures. Pong-Ping The Pekinese friend of Rupert lives in Nutwood with his pet dragon, Ming. Sometimes Pong-Ping travels to China using his special lift. Although occasionally quick tempered, Pong-Ping is a good chum. Rastus Mouse The country mouse enjoys adventures with Rupert. Rastus who wears a brown tweed suit is less shy than his cousin Willie. Willie Mouse The timid Willie is one of Rupert's closest chums. He is able to squeeze through gaps, due to his size. Freddy and Ferdie Fox The identical brothers are mischief-makers, playing tricks on Rupert. They attend Nutwood school. Mr and Mrs Bear Rupert's parents are used to their son going off on adventures, and welcoming him home on his return. Mrs Bear is often busy about their cottage whilst Mr Bear tidies up the garden. Lily Duckling Recognisable in her bonnet and cape, Lily is seen around Nutwood village. A friend of Rupert, Lily is timid and inquisitive; she is aware of what is going on. Sailor Sam An adult seafaring friend, Sam lives in a shack on the edge of Nutwood. He takes Rupert for rides to the seaside in his motorcycle sidecar, and is involved in many sea adventures. Chinese Conjuror The father of Tigerlily has magic powers and can cast spells. He lives in a pagoda in Nutwood. The Sage of Um The eccentric, wise old man flies in his brella - an upside-down umbrella. He lives on Um Island with a band of unicorns. Reggie & Rex Rabbit The identical twins are in Rupert's class at Nutwood school. Dressed alike, they enjoy sharing in Rupert's fun and games. Clara Cat Clara is involved in a recent story, having moved from Nutches |
Who is the author of the Game of Thrones series of novels? | George R.R. Martin | Website of author George R.R. Martin Tor offers big ebook deal on Wild Cards January 13, 2017 Haven’t tried Wild Cards yet? Here’s your chance. Tor is now offering an ebook bundle special on first five volumes of Wild Cards Available for only $39.99 from https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01N4FQ1X1 or http://us.macmillan.com/books/9780765397188 Here’s your chance to find out who Gregg … Read More GAME OF THRONES Emmy victories November 3, 2016 The HBO series was up for 24 awards and came away with 12 on Emmy night’ this year, breaking a record set by the sitcom Frasier with a total haul of 38 Emmys. The Battle of the Bastards episode was … Read More High Stakes Published August 29, 2016 Perfect for old fans and new readers alike, High Stakes (Wild Cards) delves deeper into the world of aces, jokers, and the hard-boiled men and women of the Fort Freak police precinct in a pulpy, page-turning novel of superheroics and … Read More 2016 Alfie Awards at World Con August 23, 2016 The highlight of this years Hugo Losers Party during the iconic World Science Fiction and Fantasy Convention was George RR Martin’s the presentation of this year’s Alfie Awards. Some wonder, what the hell are the Alfie Awards? Well, to understand … Read More WILDCARDS Television Deal August 10, 2016 The Wild Cards Are Coming…to Television! We are proud to announce that Universal Cable Productions has acquired the rights to adapt the beloved mosaic novels Wild Cards and will begin development of the series into a what we all hope will … Read More Game of Thrones Anniversary Edition August 6, 2016 Random House announced that it will release the GEORGE R. R. MARTIN BOX in conjunction with bestselling author George R. R. Martin and HBO Global Licensing®. Each GEORGE R. R. MARTIN BOX will include a Special Collectible Edition of the … Read More Browse News: | Bibliography - Discworld & Terry Pratchett Wiki Bibliography Jump to: navigation , search A Terry Pratchett bibliography (originally derived from Wikipedia , the free encyclopedia on 3 July 2005 and ppint's bibliography, mucked about with since then). All dates are of first publication. Revised editions and collections are not listed. The recommended reading order of the books is given in the article Reading Order . Several books are adapted to the theatre, TV or film or are planned to be. Contents 03 Equal Rites ( Gollancz , Colin Smythe, 1987) 04 Mort (Gollancz, Colin Smythe, 1987) 05 Sourcery (Gollancz, Colin Smythe, 1989) 06 Wyrd Sisters (Gollancz, 1989) 07 Pyramids (Gollancz, 1989) 08 Guards! Guards! (Gollancz, 1989) 09 Eric (Gollancz, 1990) 17 Interesting Times (Gollancz, 1994) 18 Maskerade (Gollancz, 1994) 19 Feet of Clay (Gollancz, 1996) 20 Hogfather (Gollancz, 1996) 33 Going Postal (Doubleday, 2004) 34 Thud! (Doubleday, 2005) 41 The Shepherd's Crown (Doubleday, 2015) Graphic Novels Mort Illustrated Edition (The Folio Society, 2016) Small Gods Illustrated Edition (The Folio Society, 2016) The First Discworld Novels The Colour of Magic/The Light Fantastic (1999) City Watch Trilogy (1999) The Wee Free Men: The Beginning (2010) Tiffany Aching Complete Collection (2014, updated 2015) Rumored Following Terry Pratchett's death on March 12, 2015 it was announced that The Shepherd's Crown would be the last published Discworld novel Short Stories Turtle Recall : The Discworld Companion...So Far (with Stephen Briggs ) (Gollancz, 2012) Science of Discworld From the Discworld (with Dave Greenslade) (EMI, 1994) Soul Music based on the animated series (with Keith Hopwood and Phil Bush) (Pluto, 1998) Wintersmith - musical version - the story of Wintersmith retold using English folk-music, provided by a house-band Nanny Ogg would have not only loved but would have wanted to sing with - Steeleye Span . (Park Records, 2013). All adapted by Stephen Briggs except for Lords and Ladies which is adapted by Irana Brown Mort The Play (Corgi, 1996) Men at Arms The Play (Corgi, 1997) Maskerade The Play (Samuel French, 1998) Carpe Jugulum The Play (Samuel French, 1999) Monstrous Regiment The Play (Methuen, 2004) Jingo The Play (Methuen, 2005) The Amazing Maurice and his Educated Rodents The Play (Oxford University Press, 2006) Making Money The Play (Samuel French, 2011) Feet of Clay The Play (Oberon Modern Plays, 2015) Unseen Academicals The Play (Oberon Modern Plays, 2015) The Rince Cycle (Oberon Modern Plays, 2015) All The Discworld's A Stage (omnibus, Feet of Clay/The Rince Cycle/Unseen Academicals) (Oberon Modern Plays, 2015) Gaming Board games Thud : Strategy game for two players available from 2008 Watch Out: Discworld Board Game from The Cunning Artificer 2004, never released, only several prototypes were ever made. The Witches A Discworld Game , from Treefrog Games 2013 Clacks A Discworld Board Game , by Backspindle Games 2014 (Designers: Leonard Boyd & David Brashaw), published in conjunction with Z-Man Games. Computer games The Colour of Magic , for the Sinclair ZX Spectrum and Commodore 64, 1986. Discworld , PC/Mac/Sony Playstation/Sega Saturn game, developed by Perfect 10 Productions and Teeny Weeny Games, published by Psygnosis 1995. Discworld II: Missing Presumed...!? , PC/Sony Playstation/Sega Saturn game, developed by Perfect Entertainment, published by Psygnosis (PC/PSX versions) and Sega (Saturn version) 1996. Discworld: The Ankh-Morpork Map , developed for IOS systems by Random House, 2014. Tabletop role-playing GURPS Discworld , with Phil Masters (SJ Games, 1998; maps by Stephen Briggs and Stephen Player , art by Paul Kidby ) Discworld converted to the GURPS RPG system Later rebranded under the "Powered by GURPS" banner as the Discworld Roleplaying Game. GURPS Discworld Also , with Phil Masters and John M. Ford (SJ Games, 2001; art by Sean Murray) Additional material converted to the GURPS system. The Discworld Roleplaying Game , (omnibus) combines The Discworld Roleplaying Game (GURPS Discworld) and GURPS Discworld A |
On April 29, 1789, Lt William Bligh and 18 others were set adrift in a lifeboat as Fletcher Christian mutinied and took control of what famous ship? | Mutiny on the Bounty Leaves Remains of Perilous Voyage | National Underwater and Marine Agency National Underwater and Marine Agency Posted on June 1, 2012 by Ellsworth Boyd HMS Bounty Countless books and films have featured Mutiny on the Bounty, the provocative 18th century saga of a harsh captain and his rebellious crew aboard an English ship. Based on a novel by Charles Nordhoff and James Hall, the story follows the real-life mutiny led by Lt. Fletcher Christian against Capt. William Bligh on the HMS Bounty. After setting Bligh and some of the men who remained loyal to him adrift in a 23-foot “longboat,” Christian and his followers returned to Tahiti where they had stopped to load breadfruit saplings. Their orders—signed by an admiral of the English Royal Navy—were to deliver the breadfruit to the British colony of Jamaica where it would be grown as a cheap source of food for the slaves. After sailing for 10 months across 27,000 miles of open sea, Tahiti was indeed a pleasurable paradise. When it was time to shove off, the men reluctantly left their lush environs and free love with the Tahitian women. The Bounty departed Tahiti with a cargo of 1,000 saplings, but three weeks later near the island of Tonga, the mutiny transpired. Conflict between the men stemmed from class differences between the aristocratic Christian and his ambitious ship’s master. Bligh wanted to impress his naval superiors and gain career advancement, while Christian was concerned about the well-being of the men who were subject to “inhumane treatment.” The crew had never dealt with such an ill-tempered, cynical leader with a cock-of-the-walk demeanor. These were hardy sailors, used to being at sea for months and sometimes a year or more. But the overbearing Bligh, in an effort to reach Tahiti sooner by trying to skirt the islands off Cape Horn, South America, lost time instead. In an effort to make it up, Bligh worked the crew harder and cut their rations. Led by Christian, the mutiny succeeded with the departure of Bligh and his loyalists. After returning to Tahiti, Christian and eight of his men took some Tahitian women and set sail in search of a hideout from the British Navy. The fugitives scoured the Pacific, sailing through 8,000 miles of perilous seas before settling on Pitcairn Island. They set fire to the ship and sank it close to shore in what is now Bounty Bay. It’s been more than 10 years since the United Kingdom gave permission for tourism development on Pitcairn Island. This includes arrangements made through local officials to dive the remains of the HMS Bounty. There’s not a lot to see, but divers who have visited the site describe it as “an epic adventure.” There are some coral-encrusted timbers, ballast stones, an anchor and a cannon scattered in shallow water. As one diver put it: “Diving the Bounty is like putting the final piece together in a puzzle that chronicles one of the most exciting seafaring tales of all time.” Pitcairn Island, located in the South Pacific halfway between New Zealand and Peru, has been called “one of the most isolated places on earth.” It’s 3,000 miles from any continent and too small for an airport. Yachts and cruise ships stop there, but only for a short time due to the lack of a safe anchorage. Ocean Voyages, Inc., Sausalito, California, is one of several travel agencies that arrange charters from French Polynesia to Pitcairn Island. About Ellsworth Boyd Ellsworth Boyd, Professor Emeritus, College of Education, Towson University, Towson, Maryland, pursues an avocation of diving and writing. He has published articles and photo's in every major dive magazine in the US., Canada, and half a dozen foreign countries. An authority on shipwrecks, Ellsworth has received thousands of letters and e-mails from divers throughout the world who responded to his Wreck Facts column in Sport Diver Magazine. When he's not writing, or diving, Ellsworth appears as a featured speaker at maritime symposiums in Los Angeles, Houston, Chicago, Ft. Lauderdale, New York and Philadelphia. "Romance & Mystery: Sunken Treasures o | On this day 1808…the Rum Rebellion On this day 1808…the Rum Rebellion 26th January, 2016 by Rupert Millar On this day in 1808 Australia experienced its first and only military coup – against a governor who tried to control liquor sales. The “ Rum Rebellion ” in fact had many causes but it was governor William Bligh’s attempt to stop the essentially illegal rum trade that was controlled by the local militia that proved the final straw. In fairness to Bligh, he was merely carrying out orders from the Colonial Office which wanted to normalise trading in the colony which had been formally founded just 20 years before. Yet Bligh, already infamous the inciting a mutiny on his ship The Bounty, was an abrasive character in his own right. On his trip to Australia to take over as governor he had chafed at command of the convoy being given to a junior naval officer, Captain Joseph Short, and so wilfully disobeyed his orders (which led to Short firing a literal shot across his bows) before finally arresting Short and taking over the little convoy himself. His attitude in Australia did not endear him to many. He arrived in Sydney in 1807 and his dictatorial manner made him powerful enemies. He dismissed important men from their positions for no reason, he stopped giving land grants to the powerful – and gave them to himself instead, he evicted the poor and appropriated their land, he imprisoned those who wrote to complain and then he tried to stop the New South Wales Corps’ rum trade which made its members and local businessmen large profits. Matters came to a head when Bligh clashed with the irascible John MacArthur, a part-time officer in the Corps and burgeoning wool tycoon with considerable interests in the rum trade. A disagreement over landing regulations led to MacArthur’s arrest. He was bailed on 25 January and the next day, under threat of arrest, he and supporters from the Corps and other prominent colonists marched against Bligh when he accused them of treasonous actions. Marching to Government House with colours flying and band playing, Bligh was found hiding under the bed. A rebel government was established in which MacArthur played a key part but the arrival of a new governor and regular troops brought the crisis to an end. After a period of house arrest Bligh was sent back to Britain, though he unsuccessfully tried to get help from the lieutenant-governor of Tasmania to help reinstate him on his way back. MacArthur and Major Johnston of the NSW Corps went back to Britain too. MacArthur because he faced arrest back in NSW and Johnston because he faced a court martial. Both eventually returned to Australia and lived there for the rest of their lives. The NSW Corps was recalled to Britain and replaced by the 73rd Foot. It was essentially disbanded upon its return. Major-general Lachlan Macquarie became governor on 1 January 1810. Bligh was tried and acquitted by court martial over the incident (for the second time in his career) and he ended his career an admiral, though he never held an important command again. He died in 1817. |
Peter Fraser was the Prime Minister of which country for vast the majority of World War II ? | Fraser and Churchill: A Working Partnership Between Two Prime Ministers Fraser and Churchill: A Working Partnership Between Two Prime Ministers Finest Hour Fraser and Churchill: A Working Partnership Between Two Prime Ministers Finest Hour 161, Winter 2013-14 Page 18 By Gerald Hensley Mr. Hensley was a New Zealand diplomat (1958-80), who subsequently served two premiers as head of the Prime Minister's Department and was Secretary of Defence. Retiring in 1999, he was honoured by being appointed a Companion of the New Zealand Order of Merit. A prolific writer on Pacific and Asian affairs, he is the author of a memoir, Final Approaches (2006); Beyond the Battlefield (2009), a history of New Zealand's relations with its World War II allies; and Friendly Fire (2013), on nuclear politics and the collapse of ANZUS, 1984-87. They couldn’t have been more different in outlook and in background—yet Winston Churchill and Peter Fraser had greatness, a quality more easily recognised than pinned down, but which might be summed up as the ability to rise to any large occasion. Both Britain and New Zealand acquired their true -war leaders after war had broken out—and both almost by accident. Neither Winston Churchill nor Peter Fraser had been heads of government, and both were distrusted by large elements of their own parties. But for both countries, half the globe away from each other, World War II was the direst emergency of their existence. Both sensed the need for someone who could rise to the challenge, and both were lucky that the lottery of politics threw up the right answers. When the war began New Zealand’s premier was Michael Savage, a sweet-natured optimist who believed that the world’s problems could be solved by discussion and was reluctant to prepare for war. His departmental head, who liked him, said he was “the most Christ-like figure I have ever known and an absolute ninny.”1 As Savage lay dying of cancer, Fraser, his tough-minded deputy, stepped in and won his nation’s trust as war leader, months before he formally became prime minister. Fraser and Churchill were entirely different in outlook and background. In contrast to Churchill’s comfortable upper-class upbringing, Fraser had emigrated from Scotland to New Zealand as a penniless young man. He was a committed socialist, working for radical change in New Zealand society, and was universally seen by friends and enemies as a dour, authoritarian Scot whose politics were those of dogmatic conviction. He was also a shy, rather unsociable man, and a sparing drinker. In the evenings he occasionally spent with Churchill at Chequers, it is hard to see him sparkling over the champagne and brandy. Yet they understood one another and formed a bond which survived the stresses of six years of war. Fraser’s tact in managing the differing relationships with Roosevelt and Churchill was an important part of the glue which held the United States and Britain and its four Dominions together in one of history’s most successful partnerships. Both were wide readers, conscious of History on their shoulders. Against Winston Churchill’s long experience of affairs, Peter Fraser’s intelligence and practicality enabled him quickly to grasp the issues of the wider world into which he had suddenly been propelled. Both could be exasperatingly wayward, autocratic and opinionated—common complaints about strong-minded leaders. Each was a loner, reluctant to share power, though each had an unvarying trust in his parliament and a constant care to confide in it. Of the two, Churchill was the better office manager. Fraser’s War Cabinet never started on time and rarely had an agenda. Most of its time, according to its secretary, who claimed it gave him an ulcer, was spent “in a kind of dreamy and leisurely rumination on the obvious,” with decisions bundled hastily together at the close. None of these shortcomings mattered very much (except to the harassed staff) because of the firm judgment and political skills of both men. They were not there as office managers, but as men who could unite and motivate thei | BBC - History - British History in depth: Prime Ministers and Politics Timeline On This Day Prime Ministers and Politics Timeline Do you know which prime minister brought 'fallen women' to 10 Downing Street? Or which one fought a duel? Or who was known as 'the Goat'? Take a political journey through nearly 300 years of high ideals and low cunning, from Gordon Brown to the first man to hold prime ministerial powers, Robert Walpole. Margaret Thatcher Conservative, 1979 - 1990 Britain's first female prime minister came to power with the country descending into industrial and economic chaos. A relatively inexperienced politician, she nonetheless adopted a personal style of indomitable self-confidence and brooked no weakness in herself or her colleagues. Derisively dubbed the 'Iron Lady' by the Soviet press, she wore the moniker with pride. Her government's free-market policies included trade liberalisation, deregulation, sweeping privatisation, breaking the power of the unions, focus on the individual and the creation of an 'enterprise culture'. 'Thatcherism' has had a profound and lasting economic and social impact on Britain, and still sharply divides opinion to this day. The first PM to serve three consecutive terms (including two 'landslide' victories) she was eventually toppled by her own party following the disastrous imposition of a 'poll tax'. Nonetheless, she is generally considered to be one of the best peace time prime ministers of the 20th Century. James Callaghan Labour, 1976 - 1979 Callaghan inherited the office of prime minister following the surprise resignation of Harold Wilson. With only a tiny parliamentary majority to support him, he faced an increasingly one-sided confrontation with organised labour in the form of rampant strike action. Things came to a head in the so-called 'Winter of Discontent', a phrase from Shakespeare borrowed by Callaghan himself to describe the events leading up to February 1979. Britain was 'strikebound', with public servants staging mass walk outs, leaving food and fuel supplies undelivered, rubbish uncollected and - most notoriously - bodies unburied. Things became so bad in Hull it was dubbed 'the second Stalingrad'. The tabloid press has since been accused of overstating the severity of the situation (and wrongly quoting him as saying 'Crisis? What Crisis?') but it was enough at the time to sound the death knell for Callaghan's government later in the same year. Harold Wilson Labour, 1974 - 1976 In March 1974, Wilson became prime minister for the third time at the head of a minority government, following the first hung parliament (one where no party holds a majority) for 45 years. Often described as a wily fixer and negotiator, it took all of his skills to hold on to power in the face of economic and industrial turmoil. His party was also sharply divided, with many Labour members of parliament (MPs) bitter about Wilson's manoeuvring against his colleagues. He called another general election in October 1974, thereby ending the shortest parliament since 1681, and was returned to office with a majority of just three seats. He presided over a referendum on Britain's membership of the European Economic Community (EEC), and a collapse in the value of the pound which prompted a humiliating 'rescue operation' by the International Monetary Fund (IMF). Exhausted, Wilson resigned saying 'politicians should not go on and on'. Edward Heath Conservative, 1970 - 1974 Heath succeeded in taking Britain into the European Economic Community (EEC), the precursor to the European Union, despite two previous failed attempts by Britain to gain entry, in 1961 and 1967. But his government was dogged by torrid industrial relations and recurrent economic crises. Things came to a head in January 1974, when industry was put on a 'three-day week' to conserve fuel. Fuel was in dangerously short supply following a combination of domestic industrial action (coal miners on 'work-to-rule') and a quadrupling of prices by Middle Eastern oil exporting nations in the wake of Israel's victory in the Yom Kipp |
"The music of which classical composer was used as the theme of ""The Lone Ranger""?" | The Lone Ranger You can make a difference... The Lone Ranger (western, starring Clayton Moore and Jay Silverheels) (ABC Primetime, 1949 - 1957) (Daytime and weekend reruns aired on CBS, NBC and ABC until 1961...further syndication continued through the 1970s.) [adapted from a 1933 local Detroit radio series which became the core of the Mutual Radio Network, and was heard on network radio through 1954; derived from B-picture serials produced by Republic Studios; which were based on a character in Western dime novels written by the 19th-century author "O'Henry".] Theme: "The William Tell Overture (Finale)" [Final section of the Overture to Rossini's Opera "William Tell" which was introduced in Paris as "Guillaume Tell"] [Much detail about the use of music on the Lone Ranger series, its origins and use for serials, radio and TV; is found in the book "The Mystery of the Masked Man's Music" by Reginald Jones, published by The Scarecrow Press, in 1987.] Composer: Giacchino Rossini (predates ASCAP & BMI) Original Publisher: E. Troupenas (Paris) 2000 Publisher: [in the Public Domain] Creation Date: 1829 Recordings: [The original recordings of the THEME and Cues which were "tracked" into episode scores for the TV series derive from recordings made in 1940 in a radio studio in Mexico City directed by conductors Daniel Perez Castañeda and Higinio Ruvalcaba. Background cues used on the TV series were adapted from a library of cues that had been assembled with the cooperation of Republic Studios; and the help of the NBC network music department. These cues included a number of excerpts from various classical warhorses like Franz Lizst's "Les Preludes" and the "Fingal's Cave Overture" by Felix Mendelssohn; plus cues from old B-picture Western films from Republic Studios composed by Cy Feuer, William Lava, Karl Hajos and Alberto Colombo. The re-arrangements were mostly done by Ben Bonnell under contract to NBC. Apparently he was chosen since he was on staff. NBC had a deal to supply the re-recordings to the radio show producer George W. Trendle at WXYZ in Detroit. Both the alterations to film cues and the re-recordings in Mexico were done to get around Musician's union rules requiring high royalties fees paid to U.S. Musicians whether or not they played live. The "re-use" of a recording therefore was not a way of saving money if you played by union rules which were becoming more of an enforcement issue around 1940. These fees were intended by the AF of M to discourage the practice of "tracking" to score radio and TV with recordings; but these high re-use fees had the effect of driving music production for syndicated and low budget series outside the U.S. (or into "dark sessions" which claimed to be done outside the U.S.) during much of the 1940s - early 1960s, until a more reasonable fee schedule came into being.] CD: "The Music of the Lone Ranger" (1992) A Cinedisc from "CinemaSound Records" CDC 1019 Manufactured by: Intersound, Inc. 11810 Wills Rd. P.O. Box 1724 Roswell, GA 30077 Distributed in Canada by: Intersound, Inc. 1 Select Ave. Scarborough, Ontario M1V 5J3 [This CD contains half original authentic 1940 radio/TV Mexican recordings; and half modern studio re-recordings of the original scores written for Republic B-picture serials used on early radio before 1940 for comparison; The CD was produced by James King - an associate of Composer William Lava, with audio restoration by Graham Newton.] | History of Rock Music Exam 3 at Winona State University - StudyBlue StudyBlue History of Rock Music Exam 3 Kalene H. Name the musical elements found in Led Zeppelin songs. traditional electric blues, acoustic folk, experiementation Who recorded the blues rock song "Highway Star"? Deep Purple Ozzy Osbourne sang lead vocals for what british band? Black Sabbath The faces lineup included members from what earlier band? The Jeff Beck group Who is the classically-trained keyboard player of Deep Purple? Garth Hudson What elements of "Whole Lotta Love" demonstrate psychedelic characteristics? spacey sounds, stereo effects, Plant's moaning Where did Duane Alman begin his musical career? Muscle Shoals Name the song heard in class the exemplifies the early work of the Allman Brothers Band Whipping Post Lynyrd Skynyrd signed with what record label? Al Kooper's label 'Sounds of the South' "The devil went down to georgia" was a trademark song for what southern rock band? The charlie daniels band to what rock type does Santana's Music belong? Electric Blues / Latin Rock What Los Angeles-based blues-rock band was produced by Brian Wilson early in it's career? Three Dog Night Name the song we heard in class by Three Dog Night. Who wrote this song? 'One'- Written by Kooper Aerosmith were often compared to what british band? The rolling stones How did the Moody Blues incorporate classical music into Days of Future Past? Orchestral interludes between tracks on album Advertisement name all of the Who's "concept" albums. Tommy, Who's Next, Quadrophenia What song by the Who was a precursor to that band's concept albums? The concept album Aqualung center on what idea? suspicion of political and religious institutions, like the Church of England Name the Jethro Tull recording heard in class that exemplifies their sound? 'Nothing Is Easy' What irregular instrument was part of Jethro Tull's make-up? Flute (Jazz Flute) (Yazz Flute) Who was the original lead singer of Genesis? Perter Gabriel Name the albums released by Pink Floyd. Ummagumma, Atom Heart Mother, Meddle, The Dark Side of the Moon, Wish You Were Here, The Wall Name the musicians who worked on Miles Davis's Bitches Brew album. John McLauchlin, Joseph Zawinul, Chick Corea, Herbie Hancock Musically speaking, for what were Blood, Sweat and Tears and Chicago known? "Horn Bands" Musically speaking, for what was Alice Cooper known? dramatic music with self-satire & ghoulish topics Who was the principal songwriter of The Band during that group's peak years? Robertson Which member of The Band was classically trained? Garth Hudson Name the characteristics of the singer-songwriter movement. they were revealing their true selves, accompanied by piano or acoustic guitar--if other instruments, not distracting What 1970s singer-songwriter had worked in the Brill Building? James Taylor How did Elton John change the model of the singer-songwriter by the latter half of the 1970's ? began employing a back up band "The Night They Drove Old Dixie Down" was a country rock song by what group? The Band The members of the Eagles had been in a backup band for what singer? Linda Ronstadt Name the song heard in class by Linda Ronstadt that utilized members of the Eagles 'Rock Me On The Water' Name the musical elements of the song "Take It Easy" Country-rock; open with big brilliant electric guitar (folk rock), another guitar enters w/ a lick (steel guitar) (country music).. Lead vocals enter (southern accent) & backup vocals (Beatles and Beach Boys), Duet in 2nd verse is added. Song is Simple Verse form. Who wrote the song "Take It Easy"? Jackson Browne Name the guitar player who briefly formed a "super group" with Stephen Stills and Al Kooper? Michael Bloomfield Name the album mentioned in class as being the beginning of country rock Sweetheart of the Radio- the Byrds What Bay Area band was commercially successful at fusing elements of funk with psychedelia? Sly and the Family Stone What musical element establishes the groove in "Thank You (faletitinme Be Mice Elf Agin)"? A repeating riff in the bass Name the me |
Racip Erdogan is a leader (at 2011) of what nation? | Is Turkish leader Recep Tayyip Erdogan transforming a nation? - The Economic Times Is Turkish leader Recep Tayyip Erdogan transforming a nation? By AP | Updated: Jul 21, 2016, 11.54 PM IST "The tarnished souls of the faithless were eaten up, finished and defeated before the souls of the faithful," the president said Wednesday. Budget 2017: Can Arun Jaitley make you & economy happy? Click for our special Budget 2017 coverage ISTANBUL: The stunning sweep of Turkey 's crackdown following an attempted coup last week forces questions about how far President Recep Tayyip Erdogan will go in a tense, conspiracy-fueled country. While the purges may be designed to derail any future insurrections, there are increasing concerns that Erdogan is seizing the moment to transform Turkey, steering it from its secular roots toward a more pious Muslim model and cementing personal power at the expense of democratic ideals. The mass dismissals of Turkish teachers and closure of hundreds of schools allegedly linked to the coup plotters suggest societal shifts are afoot that could empower Erdogan's conservative Islamic base. And if answers to Turkey's course lie in presidential rhetoric, the coup plotters, and possibly a wider circle of government opponents, can expect little tolerance after an insurrection in which renegade soldiers drove tanks in city streets and fired on civilian protesters. "The tarnished souls of the faithless were eaten up, finished and defeated before the souls of the faithful," the president said Wednesday. "Know that this will not be their first defeat, this is how it will be from now on." Turkey, a NATO ally that describes itself as a bridge between east and west, is truly at a crossroads, embarking on a path whose ultimate consequences may not even be entirely clear to the leader who has dominated the nation of 80 million for more than a decade. For the West, the stakes are high because strategically located Turkey, spanning Asia and Europe, is considered a vital partner in efforts to contain terrorism and regulate mass migration from Syria and other conflict zones. After the failed uprising, Turkey's elected government arrested or dismissed tens of thousands in the military, the courts, education and other sectors _ "everywhere you can think of," one Turkish newspaper columnist wrote _ and declared a three-month state of emergency. The country, observers say, could veer deeper into the authoritarian conduct that Erdogan has increasingly been accused of, or it could eventually honor pledges to uphold democracy after a temporary suspension of freedoms. Erdogan is taking a hard line, saying he will consider supporters' calls to reinstate the death penalty, a move that would defy international rights conventions and perhaps irrevocably shatter Turkey's hopes of joining Europe as a full partner. Mehmet Simsek , Turkey's deputy prime minister, said the rule of law will be upheld during the state of emergency and "we will use it in a fashion closer to our allies, like France and others." And while Erdogan thanked political opposition parties for opposing the July 15 coup attempt, some analysts believe his triumphalist declarations show he is inclined to target rivals after a coup scare that exposed vulnerabilities in his security. The extent of purges, aimed at supporters of Fethullah Gulen, a U.S.-based cleric and former Erdogan ally blamed for the uprising, raised speculation that the rebellion fallout accelerated plans to overhaul Turkish institutions, accomplishing in days what might have taken years. "Erdogan has always envisioned remaking Turkish society and undoing what he sees as the excesses of Kemalism," the secular ideology of Turkish national founder Mustafa Kemal Ataturk, wrote Howard Eissenstat, an associate professor of Middle East history at St. Lawrence University in Canton, New York. "Now he is doing so with far greater force; this is a revolution. In 1980, the generals staged a successful coup aimed at totally remaking society. It was accompanied by mass detentions, purges of public institutions, and des | Bezzerwizzer at Paint Branch High School - StudyBlue StudyBlue Which geometric shape does Frank Llyod Wright's Guggenheim Museum in New York echo? A spiral Which painter liked to present himself as the "Man in the Bowler Hat"? Rene Magritte Which IT company is also known by the abbreviation "HP"? Hewlett Packard Which American university is known by the abbreviation "M.I.T."? Massachusetts Institute of Technology What American fashion icon enjoys the sweet smell of success with his Double Black cologne? Ralph Lauren Whon won the Oscar for Best Actor in "The Godfather" in 1972? Marlon Brando Which traditional French dish consists of eggplant, garlic, peppers, tomatoes, zucchini and onions? Ratatouille Which is the largest city in New Zealand? Auckland In 1960, which Asian country saw a woman elected as head of the government for the first time: Ceylon, Malaya or India? Ceylon (now Sri Lanka) What is the word for illnesses in which physical symptoms are traced back to mental causes? Psychosomatic How many people take part in a tete-a-tete? Two Who, in 1841, wrote about "The Murders in the Rue Morgue"? Edgar Allen Poe Who sang the title song to the James Bond film "Goldfinger"? Shirley Bassey Which species of deer is the most common across the world? Elk (moose) Who was elected President of Poland in 1990? Lech Walesa Which planet is also known as the "evening star"? Venus In a battle of the "hot-heads," who did Jimmy Connors defeat in 1982 in the Wimbledon tennis finals? John McEnroe Which videotape format prevailed in the face of competition from Betamax and Video2000? VHS Which President proclaimed Thanksgiving Day a national holiday? Abraham Lincoln Who was the murder victim at the center of the plot in TV's "Twin Peaks"? Laura Palmer Renaissance architecture emerged from which country? Italy How many people can be seen in da Vinci's painting of "The Last Supper"? Thirteen Which drink did pharmacist John S. Pemberton invent in 1886? Coca Cola Which term, used in sociology denotes the adaption of a minority to the culture and lifestyle of the majority? Assimilation What do the letters of the American fashion label "DKNY" stand for? Donna Karan New York Who played the role of Baron von Trapp in 1965's "The Sound of Music"? Christopher Plummer Which nation brought chocolate to Europe from rainforests of Mexico and Central America? Spain In which country is the Gibson Desert? Australia What was the code name for Allied Invasion of Normandy on D-Day? Operation Overlord What substance gives blood its red color? Hemoglobin Which science deals with the origin, history and meaning of words? Etymology Which generation did Douglas Coupland portray in his 1991 novel? Generation X Which duo sang "You've Lost That Lovin' Feeling" in 1965? The Righteous Brothers Which bird has the largest wing span? The (wandering) albatross Bill Clinton was governor of which U.S. state before becoming president? Arkansas How is the number 1,500 written in Roman numerals? MD In swimming, how many strokes are there in an Individual Medley? Four Which country launched MIR space station in 1986? Soviet Union How many points does the Jewish Star of David have? Six In which city did the TV series "Frasier" take place? Seattle What is a column or monument made of a single block of stone? Monolith Which male entertainment group, originally Los Angeles, is known for its striptease routine? The Chippendales Which copmany was co-founded in 1975 by Paul Allen? Microsoft What is celebrated on the 8th of March throughout the world? International Women's Day Causing fistfights in toy stores in the 1980s, which must have dolls came with their own adoption papers? Cabbage Patch Kids Who won the 2000 Oscar for Best Actor in "American Beauty"? Kevin Spacey Which exclusive dish meaning "fat liver" in French is prepared from duck or goose liver? Foie Gras Which ocean lies between Africa, Asia, Australia and the Antarctic? Indian Ocean Which Italian explorer gave his name to America? Amerigo Vespucci Who has, on average, more hair on their head: blondes, brunettes, or red |
Alborg Roedslet international airport is in which country? | Aalborg International Airport information. Flights and air companies flying to Aalborg International Airport in Aalborg, Denmark - Flight tickets, charter and private flights. - Flight tickets, charter and private flights - BulgariaFlights.com Airports Aalborg Alborg Airport (IATA code AAL) is a civilian and military airport situated in Denmark. It is the third largest airport in the country and serves at about 1.4 million passengers each year. The airport works from 5 a.m. to 12 p.m. and has a duty free shop open to all passengers that depart from here. The Alborg Airport could be reached by bus, car and taxi. There are eight airlines that operate here, offering flights to total of seventeen airports Including domestic flights and international long-distance flights. The airport serves many charter airlines as well. | BBC - Strictly Come Dancing 2015 - sparkling professional dancer line-up revealed - Media Centre Ola Jordan Otlile Mabuse Louise Rainbow, Executive Producer says: “We are thrilled with our pro-dancer line up this year. Not only are some of the viewers’ favourites returning, but we also have some exciting new dancers joining the Strictly family. I think it’s safe to say that this year’s Strictly will be as exciting and entertaining as always.” On Iveta’s and Trent’s departures from the show she adds: “Iveta Lukosiute has been with us for three series and we would like to thank her for her wonderful contribution to the show and wish her the very best for the future. And huge thanks also to Trent Whiddon who danced so beautifully with Pixie last year.” Iveta says: “I really enjoyed my experience on Strictly Come Dancing! I loved everything about the show, dancers, judges, BBC, celebrities, fans... all of it was a pleasure to be a part of this wonderful show. I always tried to do my very best to show off my celebrity and add as much as I could to the show. This year I will focus more on my dance school in New York City since I was away so much, however, I will be more than happy to stay involved with the show in the future.” Trent adds: “I was very happy to be part of last season and very thankful for the opportunity”. The show returns to BBC One in the autumn when the celebrity line up will be revealed. The Men - biogs Aljaž Škorjanec Aljaž and his celebrity partner Abbey Clancy won Strictly Come Dancing in 2013 - his first year on the show. Born in Slovenia, Aljaz took to the dance floor at the age of five, enjoying success in his home country where he won 19 Slovenian championships in ballroom and Latin. For over a decade, Aljaž has represented Slovenia in the World Latin and Ballroom Championships, and has also appeared in Slovenia’s Dancing With The Stars. In 2010, Aljaz joined the cast of Burn The Floor where he has since performed around the world as one of its leading males. Anton Du Beke Strictly favourite Anton specialises in ballroom dancing and has been performing since the age of 14. As a seasoned pro, Anton has appeared in every series of Strictly to date, but he is still yet to lift the glitter-ball trophy. Anton was memorably matched with former MP Ann Widdecombe, making it to the quarter-finals together in 2010. Brendan Cole Kiwi Brendan specialises in all things Latin-American and began dancing at the age of six, going on to become the New Zealand and Asian Open Professional Champion. Brendan was the first dancer to lift the glitter ball trophy in series one with newsreader Natasha Kaplinsky, and has also been a judge on the New Zealand version of Strictly. He and Anton are the longest serving professional dancers on Strictly. Giovanni Pernice Giovanni was born in Sicily and decided from a young age that he wanted to take up dance lessons. At 14 years old he moved to Bologna to concentrate on dance and to be taught by some of the best teachers in the world. His greatest achievement is the day he won the Italian Championships in 2012. He has the date tattooed on his wrist, along with ‘Nato per vincere’ meaning ‘Born To Win’ written on his arm. His favourite dance style is Jive as he feels it reflects his cheeky character. He is very much looking forward to moving to the UK and joining the show which has been a dream of his for many years. He says: “I have loved watching Strictly Come Dancing and I can’t wait to be part of the show.” Gleb Savchenko Russian born Gleb has been dancing since he was eight years old when he started lessons in his home town of Moscow. Gleb has travelled the world competing and performing, and now, at the age of 31, he is back in Russia partnered with Adelina Sotnikova, an Olympic Gold ice skater in the Russian version of Strictly Come Dancing. Gleb also competed in Dancing With The Stars in America where he was paired with Lisa Vanderpump. Some of Gleb’s greatest achievements include coming 10th in the World and 1st in Rising Stars. Gleb has also modelled for numerous brands and ha |
Which US president introduced the New Deal in 1933 to counter the depression? | The Great Depression and the New Deal The Great Depression and the New Deal John Hardman Poverty & Prejudice: Social Security at the Crossroads In his first inaugural address, United States President Franklin D. Roosevelt, made some attempt to assess the enormous damage: "The withered leaves of industrial enterprise lie on every side; farmers find no markets for their produce; the savings of many years in thousands of families are gone. More important, a host of unemployed citizens face the grim problem of existence, and an equally great number toil with little return." He was speaking of the Great Depression of 1929 to 1940, which began and centered in the United States but spread quickly throughout the industrial world. Despite describing the Great Depression with grim words, this economic catastrophe and its impact defied description. The United States had never felt such a severe blow to its economy. President Roosevelt's New Deal reshaped the economy and structure of the United States, however, in order to end the poverty during the crisis. The New Deal programs would employ and give financial security to millions of Americans. These programs would prove to be effective and extremely beneficial to the American society as some still provide the economic security and benefits today. The Great Depression The Great Depression began by the complete collapse of the stock market on October 24th, 1929 when about 13 million shares of stock were sold. The damage was extended on Tuesday, October 29 when more than 16 million shares were sold making the day forever known as Black Tuesday. The value of most shares fell sharply, leaving financial ruin and panic in its wake. There has never been a collapse in the market that has had such a devastating and long-term effect on the economy. Businesses closed and banks failed by the hundreds due to the collapse, putting millions out of work. Wages for those still fortunate enough to have work fell sharply. The value of money decreased as the demand for goods declined. In Franklin Roosevelt and the New Deal by William E. Leuchtenburg, the economic plight of the Depression is seen. "In the three years of Herbert Hoover's Presidency, the bottom had dropped out of the stock market and industrial production had been cut more than half.. By 1932, the unemployed numbered upward of thirteen million. Many lived in the primitive conditions of a preindustrial society stricken by famine."1 1 Leuchtenburg, pg. 1 Most of the agricultural segment of the economy had been in serious trouble for years. The arrival of the depression nearly eliminated it altogether, and the drought that created the 1930s Great Plains Dust Bowl greatened the damage. The government itself was sorely pressed for income at all levels as tax revenues fell; and the government during this period was more limited in its ability to respond to economic crises than it is today. The international structure of world trade also collapsed, and each nation sought to protect its own industrial base by imposing high tariffs on imported goods. This only made matters worse. Social Impact of the Great Depression By 1932 United States industrial output had been cut in half. One fourth of the labor force--about 15 million people--was out of work, and there was no such thing as unemployment insurance. Hourly wages had dropped by about 50 percent. Hundreds of banks had failed. Prices for agricultural products dropped to their lowest level since the Civil War. There were more than 90,000 businesses that failed completely. Statistics, however, can only partially give an account of the extraordinary hardships that millions of United States citizens endured For nearly every unemployed person, there were dependents who needed to be fed and housed Such massive poverty and hunger had never been known in the United States before. Former millionaires stood on street corners trying to sell apples at 5 cents apiece. Hundreds of pitiful shantytowns--called Hoovervilles in honor of the unfortunate Republican president who presided over the disaster--spran | Lyndon Baines Johnson, 36th President of the United States (1908 - 1973) - Genealogy Lyndon Baines Johnson, 36th President of the United States Also Known As: in Stonewall, TX, United States Cause of death: his third heart attack & he had severe heart disease Place of Burial: United States President, Vice President, United States House of Representative, U S Senator, teacher, 36th President Managed by: sister About Lyndon B. Johnson, 36th President of the United States The thirty-sixth President of the United States (1963–1969) and thirty-seventh Vice President of the United States (1961–1963). A Democrat, Johnson succeeded to the presidency following the assassination of President John F. Kennedy, and after completing Kennedy's term was elected President in his own right in a landslide victory in the 1964 Presidential election. Johnson was a major leader of the Democratic Party and as President was responsible for designing the "Great Society" legislation that included civil rights laws, Medicare (government-funded health care for the elderly), Medicaid (government-funded health care for the poor), aid to education, and the "War on Poverty." Simultaneously, he escalated the American involvement in the Vietnam War from 16,000 American soldiers in 1963 to 550,000 in early 1968. Johnson served as a United States Representative from Texas from 1937–1949 and as United States Senator (as his grandfather[1] foretold when LBJ was just an infant) from 1949–1961, including six years as United States Senate Majority Leader, two as Senate Minority Leader and two as Senate Majority Whip. After campaigning unsuccessfully for the Democratic nomination in 1960, Johnson was selected by John F. Kennedy to be his running-mate for the 1960 presidential election. Johnson's popularity as President steadily declined after the 1966 Congressional elections, and his reelection bid in the 1968 United States presidential election collapsed as a result of turmoil within the Democratic party related to opposition to the Vietnam War. He withdrew from the race to concentrate on peacemaking. Johnson was renowned for his domineering personality and the "Johnson treatment," his arm-twisting of powerful politicians. Johnson was maternally descended from a pioneer Baptist clergyman, George Washington Baines, who pastored some eight churches in Texas as well as others in Arkansas and Louisiana. Baines was also the president of Baylor University during the American Civil War. George Baines was the grandfather of Johnson's mother, Rebekah Baines Johnson. Johnson's grandfather Samuel Ealy Johnson, Sr. was raised as a Baptist. Subsequently, in his early adulthood, he became a member of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ). In his later years he became a Christadelphian.[2] According to Lady Bird Johnson, Johnson's father also joined the Christadelphian Church toward the end of his life.[3] Later, as a politician LBJ was influenced in his attitude towards the Jews by the religious beliefs that his family, especially his grandfather, had shared with him Johnson briefly taught public speaking and debate in a Houston high school, then entered politics. Johnson's father had served five terms in the Texas legislature and was a close friend to one of Texas's rising political figures, Congressman Sam Rayburn. In 1930, Johnson campaigned for Texas State Senator Welly Hopkins in his run for Congress. Hopkins recommended him to Congressman Richard M. Kleberg, who appointed Johnson as Kleberg's legislative secretary. LBJ was elected speaker of the "Little Congress," a group of Congressional aides, where he cultivated Congressmen, newspapermen and lobbyists. Johnson's friends soon included aides to President Franklin D. Roosevelt, as well as fellow Texans such as Vice President John Nance Garner. He became a surrogate son to Sam Rayburn. Lyndon Baines Johnson is Dorothy Willard's 9th cousin four times removed. Dorothy Willard→Onad Duncan your mother→Edith Davis her mother→Albert Dewitt Worley her father→Alanson Dewitt Worley his father→Judith S Worley his mother→ |
A Bouvier is what type of animal? | Bouvier des Flandres : Dog Breed Selector : Animal Planet Watch Video The bouvier des Flandres is not a breed that can be put aside until the mood strikes to play with it. It needs daily exercise and daily interaction, and a lot of both. It loves the chance to herd, but its requirements can also be met with a good jog, a very long walk or a vigorous play session. It can live outdoors in temperate to cool climates. It makes a good house dog, however, and would prefer access to both house and yard. Its harsh coat needs combing once or twice weekly, plus scissoring and shaping (clipping for pets and stripping for show dogs) every three months. Major concerns: CHD Watch Video The bouvier des Flandres served farmers and cattle merchants in controlling cattle in the great farmlands of southwest Flanders and on the French northern plain. In fact, bouvier means "cowherd" or "oxherd" in French, although the dogs were formerly more often called vuilbaard (dirty beard) or koe hond (cow dog). Besides its main duty as a cattle drover, the bouvier was an all-around farm dog, functioning also as a livestock and farm guard and draft dog. As expected from a dog selected to perform a variety of tasks, these working dogs were of a variety of types, colors and even sizes. This wide variety also reflected the fact that this was a working dog, and breeding stock was chosen by ability, not pedigree or esthetics. The derivation of the breed is not documented but may have included mastiff, sheepdog and possibly even spaniel breeds. The first breed standard, drawn up in 1912, reflected this diversity of types and signaled a growing interest in the breed from dog fanciers. In the midst of the breed's rising popularity, most of the bouviers were lost in World War I although some served as ambulance and messenger dogs during the war. One of the few survivors was of such superior quality that the breed was successfully revived through his progeny. This dog, Ch. Nic de Sottegem, can be found in virtually every modern bouvier pedigree. In 1922, a revised standard further defined the desirable bouvier type, and helped pave the way to a more homogeneous breed. When the first bouviers entered American show rings in the 1930s, they aroused much attention among dog fanciers. The breed has never become extremely popular, but it is well-known at dog shows and herding trials. | World Jeopardy Jeopardy Template The national dish of Spain 100 It is the earth's largest continent? 100 This flag is red, white and blue and has fifty stars. 100 The Yankees and Mets play this type of sport. 100 Who is Lasse Hallstrom? What is the name of the Swedish director who directed Chocolat and My Life as a Dog? 200 I am the national dish of _________ and my name is Coucou. 200 The boundary between Mexico and Belize called this. 200 Green, Yellow, Blue, and White are the colors of this South American flag. 200 Zinedine Zidane The French football player who was known as the European footballer of the year in 1998 and was apart of the 1998 World Cup winning team? 200 What is Bengali? India's national anthem is written in what language that is also the national language of one of its neighbors? 300 I am the national dish of France, but i am eaten often in America. 300 lt's what divides the U.K. from Ireland. 300 White, Blue and Red are this country's colors' flag after the fall of Communism. 300 D) Fast speed skating Which of the "skating" is actually not a skating event ? A) Long track speedskating B) Short track speedskating C) speed skating D) Fast speed skating 300 Who is Calliope? This musical instrument takes its name from a muse who was used in riverboats and in circuses because of its loudness 400 What is grits? Popular in the South (of the United States), this food is made out of corn and usually served with breakfast. 400 The U.S.'s largest trading partner? 400 What are the colors of the South Sudan flag? Black, Yellow, Green, White, Red, and Blue 400 The Jets and Giants play this popular game? 400 Who is Lady Gaga? The Queen song "Radio Ga Ga" is said to be the main inspiration behind the name of this current day hit singer. 500 It is the name of the country that the Pizza Hut franchise began in. 500 The name of the country that is the most populous in the world? 500 It is a white flag with a red circle in the middle. 500 It is where the 2008 Olympics were held. 500 What is Baby it's Cold Outside? This 1944 pop standard by Frank Loesser has a man attempting to convince his date to stay with him because of the weather. |
Birds of paradise are members of which family | Birds of Paradise - Paradisaeidae Listing of Species (including hybrids and formerly included species) Distribution / Range They are found in Australasia regions of eastern Indonesia , Torres Strait Islands, Papua New Guinea , and eastern Australia They live in tropical forests, including rainforest, swamps and moss forest. Description The members of this family are perhaps best known for the plumage of the males of most species, in particular highly elongated and elaborate feathers extending from the beak, wings or head. Birds of paradise range in size from the King Bird of Paradise at 50 grams (1.8 oz) and 15 cm (6 in) to the Black Sicklebill at 110 cm (43 in) and the Curl-crested Manucode at 430 grams (15.2 oz Amazing Bird of Paradise Movie: As part of the Birds-of-Paradise Project through the below dazzling video was taken by Cornell Lab scientist Ed Scholes and National Geographic photographer Tim Laman. As the below trailer shows, the opulent plumes and fantastical dances of these 39 species astound us, leaving us with the most profound of scientific questions: Watch them dance. Biology Birds of paradise are generally crow-like in general body-form, and, indeed are the brother group to the Corvids (crows and jays). They have stout or long bills and strong feet, with around two-thirds of the species being strongly sexually dimorphic. Diet / Feeding In most species, the diet consists predominantly of fruit, although riflebirds and sicklebills also favour insects and other arthropods. Breeding / Nesting Most species have elaborate mating rituals, with the Paradisaea species using a lek-type mating system. Others, such as the Cicinnurus and Parotia species, have highly ritualised mating dances. Males are polygamous in the sexually dimorphic species, but monogamous in at least some of the monomorphic species. Hybridisation is frequent in these birds, suggesting the polygamous species of bird of paradise are very closely related despite being in different genera. Many hybrids have been described as new species, and doubt remains regarding whether some forms, such as Rothschild's Lobe-billed Bird of Paradise , are valid. Despite the presence of hybrids, some ornithologists hypothesise that at least some putative hybrids are valid species that may be extinct. Birds of paradise build their nests from soft materials, such as leaves, ferns, and vine tendrils, typically placed in a tree fork. Clutch size is somewhat uncertain. In the large species, it is almost always just one egg. Smaller species may produce clutches of 2-3. Eggs hatch after 16–22 days, and the young leave the nest at between 16 and 30 days of age. The manucodes are the most primitive members of the group. Species (including hybrids) Use by humans Best known are the members of the genus Paradisaea , including the type species, the Greater Bird of Paradise , Paradisaea apoda. This species was described from specimens brought back to Europe from trading expeditions. These specimens had been prepared by native traders by removing their wings and feet so that they could be used as decorations. This was not known to the explorers and led to the belief that the birds never landed but were kept permanently aloft by their plumes. This is the origin of both the name "birds of paradise" and the specific name apoda — without feet. Societies of New Guinea often use bird of paradise plumes in their dress and rituals, and the plumes were popular in Europe in past centuries as adornment for ladies' millinery. Hunting for plumes and habitat destruction have reduced some species to endangered status; habitat destruction due to deforestation is now the predominant threat. Hunting Hunting of birds of paradise has occurred for a long time, possibly since the beginning of human settlement. It is a peculiarity that among the most frequently-hunted species, males start mating opportunistically even before they grow their ornamental plumage. This may be an adaptation maintaining population levels in the face of hunting pressures, which have probably been present for 30 millennia. Hu | The RSPB: Browse bird families: Warblers and allies Browse bird families Image: Kaleel Zibe ‘Old World’ warblers, unrelated to the New World warblers, some of which appear as rare vagrants in the UK. Many species throughout Europe, Africa, Asia and Australasia. In the UK, they can be separated into several groups – ‘leaf’ warblers are slender and greenish birds of woodland and scrub, with simple soft call notes, while ‘reed’ warbler types are browner and live in wet places, and the ‘Sylvia’ warblers are generally more patterned, prefer woods and bushy places and have short, hard call notes. Most are migrants but two species (plus small numbers of two others) remain in the UK in winter. |
In which form did Zeus seduce Danae, resulting in the birth of Perseus? | ZEUS MYTHS 4 LOVES - Greek Mythology Roman Name Jupiter Europa and Zeus as bull, Paestan red-figure calyx krater C4th B.C., The J. Paul Getty Museum ZEUS was the king of the gods, and god of the sky, weather, fate and law. This page describes three of Zeus' mortal liaisons--Danae who was impregnated by the god in the form of a golden shower, Antiope who was seduced by the god in the guise of a satyr, and Kallisto who was deceived by Zeus disguised as the maiden Artemis. (1) MORTAL LOVES (WOMEN) ALKMENE (Alcmena) A lady of Thebes in Boiotia (central Greece) who was seduced by Zeus in the form of her own husband. She bore twins: Herakles by Zeus and Likymnios by her husband Amphitryon. ANTIOPE A lady of Thebes in Boiotia (central Greece) who was seduced by Zeus in the shape of Satyros. She bore him twin sons Amphion and Zethos which were exposed at birth. DANAE A princess of Argos (central Greece) who was imprisoned by her father in a bronze tower. Zeus seduced her in the form of a golden shower, and she gave birth to a son, the hero Perseus. DIA A queen of the Lapith tribe of Thessalia (northern Greece), wife of King Ixion. According to some, she was seduced by Zeus, and bore him a son Peirithoos (but others say, the father was her husband Ixion). [see Family ] ELARE (Elara) A princess of Orkhomenos (central Greece) who was loved by Zeus. In fear of the wrath of Hera, he hid her beneath the earth, where she gave birth to a son the Gigante Tityos. EUROPA A princess of Phoinikia (Phoenicia) (West Asia) who was abducted to Krete )in the Greek Aegean) by Zeus in the form of a bull. She bore him three sons: Minos, Sarpedon and Rhadamanthys. EURYMEDOUSA (Eurymedusa) A princess of Phthiotis (northern Greece) who was seduced by Zeus in the form of an ant. Their son was named Myrmidon (Ant-Man). KALLISTO (Callisto) A princess of Arkadia (southern Greece) who was seduced by Zeus in the guise of the goddess Artemis. She was transformed into a bear by a wrathful goddess into a bear and in this form bare a son named Arkas. KALYKE (Calyce) A queen of Elis (southern Greece), the wife of King Aithlios. She was the mother by Zeus (or by her husband Aithlios) of Endymion. [see Family ] KASSIOPEIA (Cassiopeia) A lady of the island Krete (Greek Aegean) who bore Zeus a son named Atymnios. [see Family ] LAMIA A queen of Libya (North Africa) who was loved by Zeus. When the jealous Hera stole her children by the god--Herophile and Akhilleus--she was driven mad with grief. LAODAMEIA A princess of Lykia (Asia Minor) who was loved by Zeus and bore him a son, Sarpedon. [see Family ] LEDA A queen of Lakedaimonia (southern Greece) who was seduced by Zeus in the form of swan. She laid an egg from which were hatched the Dioskouroi twins--one Polydeukes was the son of Zeus, the other Kastor the son of her husband Tyndareus. According to some, she was also the mother of egg-hatched Helene (though others say this egg was given her by the goddess Nemesis). LYSITHOE A woman who bore Zeus a son named Herakles (a man with the same name as the famous hero). [see Family ] NIOBE A princess of Argolis (southern Greece). She was the very first mortal woman loved by Zeus, and bore him two sons: Argos and Pelasgos (though according to others Pelasgos was a son of Poseidon or Earth-Born). OLYMPIAS An historical queen of Makedonia, the mother of Alexander the Great. According to legend, her son was fathered by the god Zeus. PANDORA A princess of the Hellenes, one of the daughters of King Deukalion, surviver of the Great Deluge. She was loved by Zeus and bore him sons Latinos and Graikos. [see Family ] PROTOGENEIA A princess of the Hellenes, one of the daughters of King Deukalion, surviver of the Great Deluge. She was loved by Zeus and bore him a son Aithlios. [see Family ] PYRRHA The wife of King Deukalion of the Hellenes, who with her husband survived the Great Deluge. According to some, her first born son, Hellen, was fathered by Zeus rather than Deukalion. [see Family ] PHTHIA A girl from Aegion in Akhaia (southern Greece). Zeus seduced her in the guise of a pigeon | Perseus Perseus See More Perseus Pictures > According to the myth, there once was a king named Acrisius , who had a beautiful daughter named Danae . The Oracle of Apollo told Acrisius that there would come a day when Danae 's son would kill him; so he locked Danae in a bronze tower so that she would never marry or have children. The tower had no doors, except for one very small window. Danae was very sad, until one day, a bright golden light came through the small window; a man appeared holding a thunderbolt in his hand and although Danae knew he was a god, she didn't know which one. The man said, "Yes, I am a god and I wish to make you my wife. I can turn this dark prison into a wonderful, sunny and blooming land." Indeed, the horrible prison turned into fields as beautiful as the Elysian Fields themselves, but one day Acrisius saw light coming out of the small window. He told his men to tear down one of the walls. When he entered, he saw Danae smiling and holding a baby on her lap. This was Perseus . Acrisius was furious, so he locked Danae and baby Perseus in a large chest and cast them out to sea. Somehow, they managed to arrive safely to the island of Seriphos, where Polydectes ruled. The king's brother, Dictys, who was a fisherman, caught the chest in his net and pulled it to shore, freeing Danae and her son. Perseus grew up to become a strong young man. Polydectes heard about Danae and asked her in marriage, but she rejected him. If it wasn't for Perseus , Polydectes would have married Danae by force; so the king decided to create a plan to get rid of the young man. Polydectes pretended to marry the daughter of his friend. Everybody had to bring a wedding present, including Perseus . However, Perseus , being poor, had not brought anything, and Polydectes pretended to be furious. After a heated discussion, Perseus said he would bring him anything the king would ask; so Polydectes asked for the head of the Gorgon Medusa . Perseus set forth on his adventure; he wandered for days, searching for the Gorgons lair. One night, in an unknown country he realized how hopeless things were. Medusa was a horrible creature, who had snakes growing out of her head instead of hair, and a terrifying gaze that literary petrified anyone who would look into her eyes. In his despair, a tall woman and a young man with winged sandals appeared and introduced themselves as goddess Athena and god Hermes . Hermes said that they were all siblings as Perseus was in fact the son of Zeus , so they would help him in his quest; so Hermes offered him his winged sandals and the sickle that was used by Cronus to castrate Uranus ; while Athena gave him her shield, so that Perseus would not have to look straight into Medusa 's eyes. They also gave him further information on how to find the lair of Medusa . So Perseus went to the cave of the Graeae , who would lead him further in his adventure. The Graeae were three women who shared a single eye among them. So, when one of them was about to give the eye to one of the others, Perseus grabbed it and blackmailed them to aid him. So, the Graeae informed him that he should find the Nymphs of the North to get the Cap of Darkness which would make him invisible, as well as a magic bag. After getting these two items, Perseus eventually went to the lair of Medusa and her sisters, whom he found sleeping. He wore the Cap of Darkness, and unseen managed to kill Medusa using the sickle; he then used the shield to carry the head and place it into the magic bag, for even though it was dead, the head still have the potential to turn someone into stone. Medusa 's sisters woke up and attacked Perseus , but he flew away using his winged sandals. On his way back to Seriphus, he had many adventures; in one of them, he came across the Titan Atlas , who was condemned to carry the heavens on his shoulders. To release him of his pain, Perseus turned him into stone using Medusa 's head, so that he would no longer feel the weight of his burden. Later on, he saw what looked like a statue chained to a rock, so he went to investigate. |
Which legendary rock band was formed in 1973 by brothers Angus and Malcolm Young? | AC/DC guitarist Malcolm Young sick, band may have to call it quits, reports say | Fox News AC/DC guitarist Malcolm Young sick, band may have to call it quits, reports say Published April 15, 2014 AC/DC lead vocalist Brian Johnson (L) and Angus Young perform at the O2 Millennium Dome stadium in London April 14, 2009. REUTERS/Luke MacGregor (BRITAIN ENTERTAINMENT) - RTXDZMR Is AC/DC going to have to call it quits? The Sydney Morning Herald reports that founding member, Malcolm Young, 61, has returned to Australia with his family. "He is believed to be unable to continue playing, although there has not been any explanation why," the Herald reports. Lead singer Brian Johnson told a Florida radio station earlier this year: "One of our boys was pretty ill, so we didn't like to say anything, and we're very private about things like this, so we didn't wanna say anything. And he's a very proud man." Australian radio personality Peter Ford reportedly said “we may not hear them perform or record ever again,” and their record label has not been answering calls or emails. But Johnson also said this year that the band was recording new material and could go on tour to celebrate their 40th anniversary. They had reportedly booked studio time in Vancouver in May. And a source close to the band told Billboard magazine that for now, the reports of the legendary rock band's demise are just rumors. AC/DC was formed by brothers Malcolm and Angus Young in 1973. Their hits included "Highway to Hell," "Back in Black," and "For Those About to Rock (We Salute You)." Advertisement | Music Gates: Thin Lizzy-Whiskey in the jar Thursday, May 26, 2011 Thin Lizzy-Whiskey in the jar Thin Lizzy are an Irish hard rock band formed in Dublin in 1969. The two founding members, drummer Brian Downey and bass guitarist/vocalist Phil Lynott met while still in school. Lynott assumed the role of frontman and led them throughout their recording career of thirteen studio albums. Thin Lizzy are best known for their songs "Whiskey in the Jar", "Jailbreak" and "The Boys Are Back in Town", all major international hits still played regularly on hard rock and classic rock radio stations. After Lynott's death in 1986, various incarnations of the band have emerged over the years based around guitarists Scott Gorham and John Sykes, though Sykes left the band in 2009. Thin Lizzy's de facto leader, Lynott was composer or co-composer of almost all of the band's songs. He was one of the few black musicians to achieve commercial success in hard rock, and the first black Irishman to do so. Thin Lizzy boasted some of the most critically acclaimed guitarists throughout their history, with founders Downey and Lynott as the rhythm section, on the drums and bass guitar. As well as being multiracial, the band drew their members not only from both sides of the Irish border but also from both the Catholic and Protestant communities during The Troubles. Their music reflects a wide range of influences, including country music, psychedelic rock, and traditional Irish folk music, but is generally classified as hard rock or sometimes heavy metal. Rolling Stone magazine describes the band as distinctly hard rock, "far apart from the braying mid-70s metal pack". Allmusic critic John Dougan has written that "As the band's creative force, Lynott was a more insightful and intelligent writer than many of his ilk, preferring slice-of-life working-class dramas of love and hate influenced by Bob Dylan, Van Morrison, Bruce Springsteen, and virtually all of the Irish literary tradition." Van Morrison, Jeff Beck and Jimi Hendrix were major influences during the early days of the band, and later influences included American artists Little Feat and Bob Seger. "Whiskey in the Jar" is a famous Irish traditional song, set in the southern mountains of Ireland, with specific mention of Cork and Kerry counties, as well as Fenit, a village in Kerry county. It is about a highwayman, or perhaps a footpad, who is betrayed by his wife or lover, and is one of the most widely performed traditional Irish songs. It has been recorded by numerous professional artists since the 1950s. The song first gained wide exposure when the Irish folk band The Dubliners performed it internationally as a signature song, and recorded it on three albums in the 1960s. Building on their success, the Irish rock band Thin Lizzy hit the Irish and British pop charts with the song in the early 1970s. The American metal band Metallica brought it to a wider rock audience in 1998 by playing a version very similar to that of Thin Lizzy's with a heavier sound, and won a Grammy for the song in 2000 for Best Hard Rock Performance. " The above text is a mashup from Wikipedia." Posted by |
Edward VII's first Christian name wasn't Edward, What was it ? | Guts and Glory: Edward VII’s Appendix and the Coronation that Never Was | Unofficial Royalty Who Knew? Guts and Glory: Edward VII’s Appendix and the Coronation that Never Was I have recently found myself with a bit more free time on my hands due to an attack of acute appendicitis and a consequent appendectomy. In these days appendectomies are typically quick, routine surgeries that involve fairly easy recoveries for most patients (as mine has been). However, surgery to relieve appendicitis is a relatively new treatment that has been practiced regularly for only about the past 100 years – previous sufferers of appendicitis typically died of sepsis. One of the most famous (and at the time controversial) surgeries for appendicitis occurred in the United Kingdom in 1902. After spending more than 59 years as the Prince of Wales, Albert Edward, the eldest son of Queen Victoria, would be beginning his own rule as Edward VII. What occurred a few months into Edward’s reign changed the course of medical and legal history in surprising ways. Edward had been king for a few months when a brilliant coronation ceremony was meticulously planned for June 26, 1902, at Westminster Abbey. Having spent nearly sixty years in pursuit of the finer things in life, Edward had had plenty of time to consider exactly how large of a celebration his coronation would entail. Several thousand pounds of fowl were ordered for the banquet, viewing stands were constructed along the parade route, and numerous hotels were built to accommodate the influx of expected guests to London. While Edward was focused on the details of his coronation, his body had other plans. In the two weeks preceding the coronation, Edward had recurrent abdominal pain accompanied by a fever. After being examined by several members of his medical staff, Frederick Treves (once a physician for Joseph Merrick, otherwise known as the Elephant Man), Edward’s accomplished and newly-appointed Sergeant-Surgeon was summoned for his opinion. Dr. Frederick Treves. Photo credit: Wikipedia By the time Treves first examined Edward on June 18, Edward was running a constant fever and had developed a mass in the lower right quadrant of his abdomen. For his part, Edward was eager to resume his activities and was annoyed at the thought of rumors of his illness circulating. Edward’s private secretary, Sir Francis Knollys, quickly issued a report denying any problems with Edward’s health. Although Edward was feeling well enough to attend a lavish banquet on June 23, he was confined to bed the following day with a high fever and intense pain. After another examination of the King, the medical team concluded that Edward was suffering from appendicitis and required immediate surgery. The regrettable timing aside, Edward was incredibly fortunate to have appendicitis while in the care of Dr. Treves. Although not the first to perform an appendectomy, Treves first did surgery on a patient with recurrent appendicitis in 1888. After the successful surgery, Treves authored a paper presented to the Royal Medical and Surgical Society a few months later recommending the removal of appendices in similar cases. Although his recommendation was not well-received by the medical community, by the turn of the 20th century he had removed more than one thousand appendices. Insisting on fulfilling his duty, Edward rejected his doctors’ planned course of action. He continued to refuse surgery until Treves bluntly pointed out that Edward would be dead before the coronation took place. This approach seemed to work on Edward as he finally agreed to the surgery – and the coronation was officially postponed until further notice. Shortly after noon on June 24, the abscess in Edward’s abdomen was drained, irrigated, packed with gauze, and fitted with rubber tubing to allow additional pus to escape. The operation took about an hour and a half. Edward started to choke during the operation, but the team managed to get the King to breathe again by pulling on his beard, thus opening his mouth. Edward’s appendix was actua | March 1, 2014 By Edward Burlingame Hill At present, no English composer occupies a position of such prominence as Edward Elgar. His works are enthusiastically performed and received throughout England; they have made their way into Germany, France, Austria, and the United States. He is been the subject of more fervid eloquence than any living composer with the possible exception of Richard Strauss. The present Albert Bogue is a striking contradiction of the proverb of the prophet, “not without honor save in his own country.” Considering that he is practically self-taught, his career is all the more remarkable, and deserves an account in detail of its progress to recognition and fame. Boyhood Edward William Elgar was born it brought Heath, no Worchester, June 2, 1857, of old English yeoman stock. His father, who had been an assistant in a London music shop, settled at Worchester, in 1841. He was intensely musical in his case, an excellent violinist, and organist of the Roman Catholic Church of St. George, a position which he held for 37 years. He also established a music shop with his brother. At an early age Edward Elgar was sent to the ladies school, where he took his first lessons on the piano. Somewhat later he learned some of the simple facts of violent technique from a violinist named Frederick Spray. However, the most impressionable years of his early life passed without is coming into contact with any remarkable personality. He was one of seven children, and has he gave no evidence of extraordinary talent, he was not singled out for special attention. At an early age, therefore, in the matter of musical instruction he became exceedingly self-reliant, a quality to which he owes his present eminence more than anything else. As a boy, he was an omnivorous reader, and cared little for sport; but he was eager to master the secrets of musical technique. Accordingly, he taught himself the violin, viola, violoncello, piano, organ, and even the bassoon. Later he went to a boy school, called Littleton House. About this time he came across some old works on theory, such as Catel’s “Treatise on Harmony,” Mozart’s “succinct thorough bass,” and Cherubini’s “Counterpoint.” These he eagerly devoured. Later he profited by Sir John sustainers “Harmony,” and Sir Hubert Parry’s articles on matters of technique and grows “Dictionary of Music.” “The worst of the older textbooks,” said Elgar, in commenting upon his early studies, “is that they taught building but not architecture.” Musical career when he was about 15, Elgar left school with the intention of becoming a solicitor, but a years experience in a lawyer’s office convinced him that his taste did not lie in that direction. It was in 1873, therefore, they returned to Worchester with the idea of “making himself useful” about the music shop and the church. He sat with his father at the organ, and was occasionally permitted to extemporize voluntariness, and later even accompanied services. He waded through the organ schools of Rinck and Best, he continued the study of theory, and even began to learn German with the hope of going to leaps it, but lack of funds compelled him to give this up. At this. He became acquainted with the early piano music of Kotzeluch, Schubert, and Emanuel Bach. He also joined a quintet of wind instruments, consisting of two flutes, and oboe, a clarinet, and a bassoon, for which he wrote a great deal of music. Elgar had kept up his practice of the violin, and in due course of time he became a member of the Worchester Philharmonic Orchestra, as well as other orchestras in the neighborhood. He also derive much benefits at this time from the weekly concerts of the Worchester glee club, at which all the best old English Gleason madrigals were performed. The club also gave monthly “evenings” of instrumental music, in which Corelli’s works, the overtures of Handel, and Haydn symphonies were given, Elgar playing among the violins for several years. From the age of 15 Elgar supported himself. In 1877, with the idea of becoming a solo violinist, he went to London and |
"What 1918 Act of the US Congress forbade the use of ""disloyal, profane, scurrilous, or abusive language"" about the US government, its flag, or its armed forces or that caused others to view the US government or its institutions with contempt, and allowed the Postmaster General to refuse to deliver mail that met those criteria?" | American History USA CONTACT US Sedition Act of 1918 The Sedition Act of 1918 ( Pub.L. 65–150 , 40 Stat. 553 , enacted May 16, 1918) was an Act of the United States Congress that extended the Espionage Act of 1917 to cover a broader range of offenses, notably speech and the expression of opinion that cast the government or the war effort in a negative light or interfered with the sale of government bonds. It forbade the use of "disloyal, profane, scurrilous, or abusive language" about the United States government, its flag, or its armed forces or that caused others to view the American government or its institutions with contempt. Those convicted under the act generally received sentences of imprisonment for five to 20 years. The act also allowed the Postmaster General to refuse to deliver mail that met those same standards for punishable speech or opinion. It applied only to times "when the United States is in war." The U.S. was in a declared state of war at the time of passage, involved in the conflict at the time referred to as the Great War but generally later referred to as the First World War . It was repealed on December 13, 1920. Though the legislation enacted in 1918 is commonly called the Sedition Act, it was actually a set of amendments to the Espionage Act. Therefore many studies of the Espionage Act and the Sedition Act find it difficult to report on the two "acts" separately. For example, one historian reports that "some fifteen hundred prosecutions were carried out under the Espionage and Sedition Acts, resulting in more than a thousand convictions." Court decisions do not use the shorthand term Sedition Act, but the correct legal term for the law, the Espionage Act, whether as originally enacted or as amended in 1918. | Records of the Post office Department [POD] | National Archives (Enter 3 digits: "064" for RG 64) Records of the Post office Department [POD] (Record Group 28) 28.2.2 Records of the Office of the Chief Clerk 28.2.3 Records of the Office of the Disbursing Officer 28.2.4 Records of the Division of Service Relations 28.2.5 Records of the Office of the Solicitor 28.2.6 Records of the Office of the Purchasing Agent 28.2.7 Records of the Special Assistant to the Postmaster General 28.2.8 Records of the Bureau of Finance and Administration 28.2.9 Records of the Bureau of Finance 28.2.10 Records of the Bureau of Facilities 28.2.11 Records of the Bureau of Research and Engineering 28.2.12 Records of the Bureau of Transportation and International Services 28.2.13 Records of the Post Office Changes Branch 28.3 RECORDS OF THE BUREAU OF THE FIRST ASSISTANT POSTMASTER GENERAL AND SUCCESSORS 1789-1971 28.3.2 Records of the Division of Postmasters 28.3.3 Records of the Division of Post Office Clerical Service 28.3.4 Records of the Division of City Delivery Service 28.3.5 Records of the Division of Rural Delivery Service 28.3.6 Records of the Division of Post Office Service 28.3.7 Records of the Division of Dead Letters 28.4 RECORDS OF THE BUREAU OF THE SECOND ASSISTANT POSTMASTER GENERAL AND SUCCESSORS 1808-1969 28.4.2 Records of the Domestic Transportation Division 28.4.3 Records of the Division of Railway Mail Service 28.4.4 Records of the Division of Railway Adjustments 28.4.5 Records of the Division of International Postal Service 28.4.6 Records of the Division of Air Mail Service 28.5 RECORDS OF THE BUREAU OF THE THIRD ASSISTANT POSTMASTER GENERAL AND SUCCESSORS 1775-1968 28.5.2 Records of the Division of Finance 28.5.3 Records of the Postal Savings System 28.5.4 Records of the Division of Money Orders 28.5.5 Records of the Division of Stamps 28.5.6 Records of the Division of Newspaper and Periodical Mail 28.6 RECORDS OF THE BUREAU OF THE FOURTH ASSISTANT POSTMASTER GENERAL 1837-1970 28.6.2 Records of the Division of Topography 28.6.3 Records of the Division of Motor Vehicle Service 28.6.4 Records of the Pneumatic Tube Service 28.6.5 Records of the Division of Post Office Quarters 28.6.6 Records of the Division of Equipment and Supplies 28.6.7 Records of the Division of Rural Mails 28.7 RECORDS OF THE BUREAU OF ACCOUNTS 1883-1948 28.8 RECORDS OF THE BUREAU OF THE CHIEF INSPECTOR 1829-1970 28.9 RECORDS OF THE BUREAU OF TRANSPORTANION 1915-66 28.10 RECORD OF REGIONAL POST OFFICES 1954-65 28.10.1 Records of the Atlanta Office 28.10.2 Records of the Chicago Office 28.11 LIBRARY COLLECTION OF POST OFFICE DEPARTMENT RECORDS 1804-1955 28.12 CARTOGRAPHIC RECORDS (GENERAL) 28.14 SOUND RECORDINGS (GENERAL) 1960-70 28.15 STILL PICTURES (GENERAL) 1883-1959 28.1 ADMINISTRATIVE HISTORY Established: As an independent agency, by an act of February 20, 1792 (1 Stat. 232). Predecessor Agencies: Postmaster General, 2d Continental Congress (1775-81) Postmaster General, Confederation Congress (1781-89) Office of the Postmaster General (OPMG, 1789-92) Functions: Provided mail processing and delivery services to individuals and businesses within the United States. Abolished: Effective July 1, 1971, by the Postal Reorganization Act (84 Stat. 719), August 12, 1970, and functions transferred to the U.S. Postal Service (USPS). Finding Aids: Arthur Hecht et al., comps., and Forrest R. Holdcamper, rev., Preliminary Inventory of the Records of the Post Office Department, PI 168 (1967); supplement in National Archives microfiche edition of preliminary inventories. Janet Hargett, comp., List of Selected Maps of States and Territories, SL 29 (1971). Related Records: Record copies of publications of the Post Office Department and its components in RG 287, Publications of the U.S. Government. 28.2 RECORDS OF THE OFFICE OF THE POSTMASTER GENERAL 1773-1971 History: Position of Postmaster General created by 2d Continental Congress, July 26, 1775. Continued under Confederation Congress following ratification of Articles of Confederati |
From which country does Stella Artois come? | Stella Artois | Beer Wiki | Fandom powered by Wikia Stella Artois Logo 2015 Stella Artois brewery in Leuven Stella Artois is a 5.2% ABV global lager first brewed in Leuven, Belgium in 1926 as a Christmas brew, and named Stella after the Latin for "star." [1] Although Belgium is best known internationally for its ales, the so-called "table beers," the bottom-fermented pilsner lagers such as Stella Artois head the list for domestic consumption, making up almost 75% of Belgian beer production. Stella is promoted as an international brand by its brewer, InBev . In its home market of Belgium, however, it is marketed, priced and sold as a regular lager. It is brewed in Belgium and the United Kingdom , as well as other countries, including Australia . Much of the Stella Artois exported from Europe is currently produced at the InBev Brewery in Belgium, and packaged in the Beck's brewery in Bremen, Germany . The Anno 1366 on the Stella Artois logo refers to the origin of brewing in the city of Leuven. The city's tax records dated 1366 mention the existence of a local brewpub called Den Hoorn, ('Hoorn' in Flemish meaning 'Horn' in English, as is represented in the logo on the beer label). The name Artois was coupled to the brewery in 1708, when new owner Sebastian Artois achieved the title of Master Brewer . The frame that surrounds the name Stella Artois on the label refers to the traditional style of window frame found in Flemish architecture. Stella Artois is available on draught and in several packaged sizes, including a 275 ml bottle, 284 ml bottle, a 330 ml bottle, a 440 ml can, a 50cl can, a pint size can known as "La Grande Biere" (568 ml), 66 cl bottle, 70 cl bottle and a 1-liter bottle. Contents 1366 - Records of taxes exist on Leuven's Den Horen Brewery, a brewery that is still in existence today. 1708 - Sebastian Artois becomes the master brewer at Den Horen. 1717 - Sebastian Artois gives his name to the brewery. 1926 - Stella Artois was launched initially as a seasonal beer especially for the Christmas holiday market. 1930 - The first Stella Artois beer is exported to the European market. 1960 - 1 million hectoliters of Stella Artois is produced annually for the first time. 1993 - InBev open a new fully automated brewery in Leuven. 2006 - Total production volume reaches over 10 million hectoliters annually. Advertising Edit For some time, Stella Artois' advertising slogan in the United Kingdom was "Reassuringly Expensive". The UK television advertising campaigns became known for their distinctive style of imitating European cinema and their leitmotiv inspired by Giuseppe Verdi's La forza del destino. The campaigns began with a series of adverts based on Jean de Florette, moving on to other genres including war movies, silent comedy and even surrealism (for which the slogan was changed to "Reassuringly Elephants"). They have used notable movie directors such as Jonathan Glazer, and their aim was to portray the drink in a context of sophisticated European culture. During 2007, the "reassuringly expensive" slogan was dropped, and the word "Stella" has been avoided in the advertisements. This has been seen as a reaction to the lager's perceived connection with aggression and binge-drinking in the United Kingdom, where it is nicknamed "wife beater". [2] In Belgium, Stella Artois is promoted as Mijn thuis is waar mijn Stella staat and Chez moi, c'est près de ma Stella (My home is where my Stella is). Interestingly, in Belgium, Stella is sold as a regular lager and does not enjoy the more flattering reputation it has abroad. Stella Artois is also brewed in Abbotsford, Melbourne by Carlton & United Beverages for the Australian market under license from InBev. Stella Artois has had a long association with film. Dating back to 1994 (in the UK), the beer has organized a range of events as well as TV sponsorship of Channel 4 films and a website. Most recently the beer brand has adopted the new identity - Studio Artois. Stella Artois has been a primary sponsor of the film festivals at Cannes and Sundance. In May 2008, an advertisi | Macclesfield Pub Quiz League: November 2015 Macclesfield Pub Quiz League Set by The Park Tavern and the Brewers Q1 Great Britain is to appear in the Tennis Davis Cup final in which Belgian city? Ghent Q2 Once storms Abigail, Barney, Clodagh, Desmond and Eva have passed the UK, which will be next? Frank The current Ebola outbreak started in which African country? Guinea (Dec 2013) Where would you find Connexus and Versatile? On TV program The Apprentice (Teams names in the current TV series) Q5 Which actor has appeared as James Bond in exactly 2 official Bond films? Timothy Dalton (The Living Daylights, License to kill) Q6 According to Collins English Dictionary what has been chosen as the word of the year 2015? Binge-watch Q7 What is the tag line of the upcoming Star Wars film episode 7 of the series? The Force Awakens Who replaced Nick Hewer in the TV program The Apprentice? Claude Littner Q9 Which RAF base was in the news in October, owing to the arrival of ~140 migrants by boat? RAF Akrotiri (Cyprus) Q10 There is one remaining hovercraft service operating in the UK, from which city does it operate? Portsmouth (Southsea -> Ryde on the Isle of Wight) Q11 Baroness Dido Harding of Winscombe has been in the news recently, as the CEO of which company? Talk Talk Q12 Which British airline is celebrating its 20th Anniversary, flying its inaugural flight on November 10th 1995? EasyJet The Schengen Treaty takes its name from a village in which country? Luxembourg MP can stand for two things on an ordnance survey Map, name either? Mile Post or Mooring Post Q15 On a marine map what does HWM stand for? High Water Mark Which country is to host the next Winter Olympics in 2018? South Korea Who did Seb Coe succeed as head of the IAAF? Lamine Diack What is the third largest object in the solar system? Saturn (Sun, Jupiter, Saturn) Which man made object is furthest from Earth? Voyager 1 (allow Voyager) Q20 For his part in which 1953 film did Frank Sinatra receive a Best Supporting Actor Oscar? From Here to Eternity Which current world leader is sometimes known as Bibi? Benjamin Netanyahu Q22 Who has been recently sworn in as Canada's 23rd Prime Minister after winning a surprise majority? Justin Trudeau What is the longest motorway in the UK? M6 What is the longest A road in the UK? A1 Who is the shadow chancellor? John McDonnell Which building was built in 1093 to house the shrine of St Cuthbert? Durham Cathedral In which building would you find the famous Cosmati Pavement? Westminster Cathedral Who hosts 'Modern Life is Goodish'? Dave Gorman Frankie Fredericks represented which African country in athletics? Namibia Who hosts 'As yet untitled'? Alan Davies Who will be the new host of QI succeeding Stephen Fry? Sandi Toksvig What is the word used to describe an animal/plant that is both male and female? Hermaphrodite With which artistic medium would you associate Ansel Adams? Photography Which city is normally accepted as being the ancient capital of Wessex? Winchester Which group recorded the track 'Unfinished Symphony'? Massive Attack Which school featured in UK TV's 'Please Sir'? Fenn Street Q37 80s band Heaven 17 got their name from a well-known novel originally published in 1962. Name it? A Clockwork Orange - (by Anthony Burgess) Q38 Steely Dan got their name from which notorious novel originally published in 1959? The Naked Lunch (by William Burroughs) Q39 Wladimir Klitschko is a champion boxer from which country? Ukraine The 'Rockhampton Rocket' was a nickname given to which famous sportsman? Rod Laver Which British astronaut is going to the international space station in December? Tim Peake How many cantons make up Switzerland? 26 (accept 25 to 27) Q43 Which city was the imperial capital of Japan before Tokyo? Kyoto Saloth Sar born 19 May 1925 is better known by what name? Pol Pot What was discovered in 1799 by Pierre-François Bouchard a Napoleonic soldier? The Rosetta Stone 'I told you I was ill' are the words carved into whose gravestone? Spike Milligan Q47 What did Newcastle chemist William Owen invent in 1927 for those |
What colour is the pigment lycopene? | Lycopene and Human Health LYCOPENE AND HUMAN HEALTH Friday, January 20th 2017 What is Lycopene ? Lycopene is a carotenoid pigment, found in tomatoes and other red fruits, like watermelon, papaya, pink grapefruit and pink guava. Its name is derived from the tomato’s species classification, Solanum lycopersicum. Lycopene, similar to other carotenoids, is a natural fat-soluble pigment (red, in the case of lycopene) which is synthesized by some plants and micro-organisms but not by animals, where it serves as an accessory light-gathering pigment and to protect these organisms against the toxic effects of oxygen and light. Carotenoids are the principal pigments responsible for the colors of vegetables and fruits: these include ß-carotene, lutein, zeaxanthin and lycopene which is responsible for the red color of red tomatoes and other fruits it is found in. Its colour is due to its many conjugated carbon double bonds: each double bond reduces the energy required for electrons to transition to higher energy states, allowing the molecule to absorb visible lengths of progressively longer wavelengths. Lycopene absorbs most of the visible spectrum, so it appears red. Lycopene is an acyclic isomer of ß -carotene. It is a 40 carbon atom, open chain polyisoprenoid with 11 conjugated double bonds. Its molecular formula is C40H56. The structural formula of lycopene is represented in the diagram above. (All-E)-lycopene is the predominant geometric isomer found in plants. (Z)-isomers of lycopene are also found in nature, including (5Z)-, (9Z)-, (13Z)- and (15Z)- isomers. Lycopene found in human plasma is a mixture of approximately 50% (Z)-lycopene and 50% (all-E)-lycopene. Lycopene in processed foods, is mainly in the form of (all-E)-lycopene. Lycopene is the most common carotenoid in the human body and is one of the most potent carotenoid antioxidants. Lycopene is easily absorbed by the organism and is naturally present in human plasma and tissues in higher concentrations than the other carotenoids. Its level is affected by several biological and lifestyle factors. Because of its lipophilic nature, lycopene concentrates in low-density and very-low-density lipoprotein fractions of the serum. Lycopene is also found to concentrate in the adrenal, liver, testes, and prostate. However, unlike other carotenoids, lycopene levels in serum or tissues do not correlate well with overall intake of fruits and vegetables. | 4 Ways to Mix Colors - wikiHow Mixing Light—Additive Color 1 Take a look at your monitor. Look at the white areas on this page, and get really close. If you have a magnifying glass, the better it becomes. What you see when you get up close and personal with your screen is not white, but red, green and blue dots. Unlike pigments, which work by absorbing color, light is additive, and works by combining light. Movies and display screens, whether they’re your 60-inch plasma television or your 3.5-inch retina display on your iPhone, all work using additive color mixing. 2 Combine light to make secondary colors. Like subtractive color, there are three primary colors, and three secondary colors, made by mixing the primary colors together. The additive light results may surprise you: Mixing red + blue = magenta Advanced Color Theory 1 Become familiar with the subjective nature of color perception. How humans perceive color, and how we define it. While science can define and measure light down to the nanometer, what our eyes perceive is a complex mix of not just the hue, but the saturation and the lightness of the color as well. This is further complicated by how we perceive the same color against different backgrounds Consider this simple example to illustrate color perception: Do you see a bluish-green, a blue, a creamy yellow, a bright yellow, and a bright green? Now look at the actual colors. There are only 3: What we see is about where we see it influencing the actual values. To make things even more interesting, some people’s color perception is so different that we term this as“color blindness,” though it’s simply an imbalance in color perception. 2 Consider hue, saturation, and lightness, the three dimensions of color. Any given color can be said to have three dimensions: hue, saturation, and lightness. Hue refers to a color's position on the color wheel, yellow, orange, red, etc., plus all the intermediate colors such as red-orange and orange-yellow. Some examples: Pink's hue is magenta or red (or something between). Brown's hue is orange, because brown is dark orange. Saturation is what gives you rich, bright colors, like those in the rainbow or on the color wheel. Pale colors (tints), dark colors (shades), and muted colors (tones) are less saturated. Lightness indicates how close a color is to white or black, regardless of the color. If you took a B&W photo of your colors, this tells us which ones would be lighter or darker. For example, bright yellow is a relatively light color. It’s lightness can be increased even more by adding white to make pale yellow. Bright blue is naturally dark, low on the lightness scale, but dark blue is even lower. Method Mixing Paint Colors 1 Follow these guidelines to mix any and every color. Magenta, yellow, and cyan are the “subtractive” primary colors, which means they can be combined to make any other color but cannot themselves be mixed from other colors. Subtractive primaries are used when mixing pigments such as inks, dyes, and paints. Magenta and yellow mixed make reds and oranges. Yellow and cyan mixed make greens. Cyan and magenta mixed make blues and purples. 2 Make bright clean colors. If you arrange your color wheel as a triangle, with yellow, magenta and cyan at the three corners, then to make bright colors, just mix any of the colors on only one side of the triangle. For example, you can mix magenta with orange or yellow to make red, mix red with transparent yellow to make orange, or mix orange with red to make orange-red. There's no need to limit yourself to using only the primaries, and if you want bright colors, you'll find that mixing colors nearer each other on the color wheel will give you better results. This disappointing "purple" was made by mixing red and blue. If you mix colors from two different sides of the triangle, for example blue and red, you will not get a bright color. Blue and red together make a dark dirty purple. 3 Make low saturation colors. Low saturation colors (colors that aren't bright) come in three basic varieties: tints (light colors), shades ( |
2010 will be the Chinese year of what? | The Chinese Zodiac Imaginative, generous, successful, popular, curious Feb 10, 1948 – Jan 28, 1949 Jan 28, 1960 – Feb 14, 1961 Feb 15, 1972 – Feb 2, 1973 Feb 2, 1984 – Feb 19, 1985 Feb 19, 1996 – Feb 6, 1997 Feb 7, 2008 – Jan 25, 2009 Jan 25, 2020 – Feb 11, 2021 Chou (ox) Confident, honest, patient, conservative, strong Jan 29, 1949 – Feb 16, 1950 Feb 15, 1961 – Feb 4, 1962 Feb 3, 1973 – Jan 22, 1974 Feb 20, 1985 – Feb 8, 1986 Feb 7, 1997 – Jan 27, 1998 Jan 26, 2009 – Feb 13, 2010 Feb 12, 2021 – Jan 31, 2022 Yin (tiger) Sensitive, tolerant, brave, active, resilient Feb 17, 1950 – Feb 5, 1951 Feb 5, 1962 – Jan 24, 1963 Jan 23, 1974 – Feb 10, 1975 Feb 9, 1986 – Jan 28, 1987 Jan 28, 1998 – Feb 15, 1999 Feb 14, 2010 – Feb 2, 2011 Feb 1, 2022 – Jan 21, 2023 Mao (rabbit) Affectionate, kind, gentle, compassionate, merciful Feb 6, 1951 – Jan 26, 1952 Jan 25, 1963 – Feb 12, 1964 Feb 11, 1975 – Jan 30, 1976 Jan 29, 1987 – Feb 16, 1988 Feb 16, 1999 – Feb 4, 2000 Feb 3, 2011 – Jan 22, 2012 Jan 22, 2023 – Feb 9, 2024 Chen (dragon) Enthusiastic, intelligent, lively, energetic, innovative Jan 27, 1952 – Feb 13, 1953 Feb 13, 1964 – Feb 1, 1965 Jan 31, 1976 – Feb 17, 1977 Feb 17, 1988 – Feb 5, 1989 Feb 5, 2000 – Jan 23, 2001 Jan 23, 2012 – Feb 9, 2013 Feb 10, 2024 – Jan 28, 2025 Si (snake) Charming, intuitive, romantic, highly perceptive, polite Feb 14, 1953 – Feb 2, 1954 Feb 2, 1965 – Jan 20, 1966 Feb 18, 1977 – Feb 6, 1978 Feb 6, 1989 – Jan 26, 1990 Jan 24, 2001 – Feb 11, 2002 Feb 10, 2013 – Jan 30, 2014 Jan 29, 2025 – Feb 16, 2026 Wu (horse) Diligent, friendly, sophisticated, talented, clever Feb 3, 1954 – Jan 23, 1955 Jan 21, 1966 – Feb 8, 1967 Feb 7, 1978 – Jan 27, 1979 Jan 27, 1990 – Feb 14, 1991 Feb 12, 2002 – Jan 31, 2003 Jan 31, 2014 – Feb 18, 2015 Feb 17, 2026 – Feb 5, 2027 Wei (sheep) Artistic, calm, reserved, happy, kind Jan 24, 1955 – Feb 11, 1956 Feb 9, 1967 – Jan 29, 1968 Jan 28, 1979 – Feb 15, 1980 Feb 15, 1991 – Feb 3, 1992 Feb 1, 2003 – Jan 21, 2004 Feb 19, 2015 – Feb 7, 2016 Feb 6, 2027 – Jan 25, 2028 Shen (monkey) Witty, lively, flexible, humorous, curious Feb 12, 1956 – Jan 30, 1957 Jan 30, 1968 – Feb 16, 1969 Feb 16, 1980 – Feb 4, 1981 Feb 4, 1992 – Jan 22, 1993 Jan 22, 2004 – Feb 8, 2005 Feb 8, 2016 – Jan 27, 2017 Jan 26, 2028 – Feb 12, 2029 You (rooster) Shrewd, honest, communicative, motivated, punctual Jan 31, 1957 – Feb 17, 1958 Feb 17, 1969 – Feb 5, 1970 Feb 5, 1981 – Jan 24, 1982 Jan 23, 1993 – Feb 9, 1994 Feb 9, 2005 – Jan 28, 2006 Jan 28, 2017 – Feb 15, 2018 Feb 13, 2029 – Feb 2, 2030 Xu (dog) Loyal, honest, responsible, courageous, warm-hearted Feb 18, 1958 – Feb 8, 1959 Feb 6, 1970 – Jan 26, 1971 Jan 25, 1982 - Feb 12, 1983 Feb 10 1994 – Jan 30, 1995 Jan 29, 2006 – Feb 17, 2007 Feb 16, 2018 – Feb 4, 2019 Feb 3, 2030 – Jan 22, 2031 Hai (boar/pig) | 1511st (2) by Mike Hall (page 23) - issuu issuu IN THE KNOW INTERACTIVE Trivia Quiz If you think you’ve got what it takes to beat our monthly brain buster, take our quiz and prove your intellectual talents! 1 What code name was given to Nazi Germany's plan to invade Britain during the Second World War? 11 12 Which country only switched to the modern Gregorian Calendar on January 1, 1927? Olibanum is the Medieval Latin alternative English word for which Biblical aromatic resin? The splanchnocranium refers to the bones of which defining part of the human body? 13 Which city, mythically founded by a twin saved by a shewolf, was built on the seven hills, east of the River Tiber called Aventine, Caelian, Capitoline, Esquiline, Palatine, Quirinal and Viminal? 3 Used to measure the height of horses, how many inches are there in one hand? 14 On which Mediterranean island is the famous nightlife holiday resort of Magaluf? 4 5 Apiphobia is the fear of what creatures? What are metal rope-fixings on a boat and cyclist's shoes? Occurring twice yearly, what name is given to a day consisting of twelve hours of daylight and twelve hours of darkness? 6 Which country is the natural habitat of the emu? 16 How many times does the second-hand of a clockwork clock 'tick' (move) while the hour hand completes one full rotation? 7 8 17 What's the common technical term for the removal of a president from office, due to wrongdoing? How many hurdles are there in a 400 metres hurdles race? 18 Which famous corporate logo changed to a flat colour/colour sans serif font in its first major change since 1999? K'ung Futse (Venerated Master Kong) is better known as which major philosopher and religious founder? 9 19 Japan's NTT DoCoMo mobile phone company developed which texting icon 'pictograph' series, Japanese for 'picture' and 'character'? 20 The flags of China, Japan, Argentina, Uruguay, Greenland and Bangladesh share what common feature? 1. Operation Sea Lion. 2. Turkey. 3. Four. 4. Bees. 5. Equinox. 6. Australia. 7. Ten. 8. Google. 9. Emoji. 10. Geronimo. 11. Frankincense. 12. Face. 13. Rome. 14. Majorca. 15. Cleats. 16. 43,200 (12 hours x 60 minutes x 60 second 'ticks'). 17. Impeachment. 18. Confucius. 19. Mexico City. 20. Sun. Answers: 10 What Native American Apache Indian chief 's name became an exclamation of exhilaration? What's the largest capital city without a river, and also the oldest capital of its continent? November15 TalkMagazine |
"What blundering politician was ""no Jack Kennedy"" according to Lloyd Bentsen?" | Former Sen. Lloyd Bentsen Dies at 85 | Fox News Former Sen. Lloyd Bentsen Dies at 85 Published May 23, 2006 Facebook 0 Twitter 0 Email Print HOUSTON – Former Sen. and Treasury Secretary Lloyd Bentsen , a courtly Texan who as the Democrats' vice presidential nominee in 1988 famously told rival Dan Quayle he was "no Jack Kennedy," died Tuesday. He was 85. Bentsen, who represented the state in Congress for 28 years, died at his Houston home, his family said. He had been under a doctor's care since a stroke several years ago, according to longtime aide Bill Maddox. Bentsen's distinguished political career took him from the humble beginnings of a county office in the Rio Grande Valley in the 1940s to six years in the U.S. House, 22 in the Senate and two as President Clinton's first treasury secretary, when he was instrumental in directing the administration's economic policy. National ambitions led him to seek the 1976 Democratic presidential nomination, a race he quickly abandoned after gaining little support. Returning his attention to the Senate, Bentsen cemented his expertise in tax, trade and economic issues as well as foreign affairs. By 1988, Bentsen was one of the Senate's most respected voices. That year, Democratic presidential nominee Michael Dukakis tapped the elder statesman as his running mate. As the GOP nominee, Vice President George W. Bush chose Quayle, a second-term Indiana senator and former congressman, as his running-mate. In the Oct. 5, 1988, vice presidential debate, Quayle said: "I have as much experience in the Congress as Jack Kennedy did when he sought the presidency." Bentsen's retort in the televised event caused a sensation. "Senator, I served with Jack Kennedy," he said. "I knew Jack Kennedy. Jack Kennedy was a friend of mine. Senator, you're no Jack Kennedy." But the Dukakis-Bentsen ticket went down hard, losing 40 states — including Texas — to the Bush-Quayle team. A shrewd legislative operator, the silver-haired politician maneuvered with ease in Democratic and Republican circles alike on Capitol Hill, crafting deals behind the scenes in a dispassionate, reserved fashion. Chairman of the tax-writing Senate Finance Committee for six years, Bentsen was a solidly pro-business Democrat who compiled a record as a staunch advocate of international trade and protector of the oil and gas industry. Former Rep. Ken Bentsen described his uncle's life as incredible. "He not only achieved a lot but took advantage to make his state, his nation and the world better," the younger Bentsen said in a December 2003 interview. The scion of a wealthy Rio Grande Valley family, Bentsen first distinguished himself in World War II, where he flew 50 bomber missions over Europe. Returning home as a decorated veteran, the 25-year-old was elected Hidalgo County judge in 1946. Two years later, he moved to the House. In his first House term, Bentsen was one of a handful of Southern congressmen voting against the poll tax, which was used to keep blacks from voting. Despite the prediction of one of his mentors, legendary House Speaker Sam Rayburn, that he, too, could one day become speaker, Bentsen decided not to seek re-election in 1954. Instead, he opted to return to private life in Houston and build his own fortune, using several million dollars in seed money from his family. Flush with corporate success, the millionaire felt the call of politics anew and decided in 1970 to challenge liberal Democratic Sen. Ralph Yarborough. After winning a bitter primary, Bentsen went on to defeat his Republican rival, Congressman George Bush, for the first of four Senate terms. The moderate-to-conservative Democrat, who preferred to work away from the limelight, quickly built a reputation as a bipartisan coalition builder. In a career of many successes, the cautious Bentsen had few missteps. The most prominent was in 1987 when it became known that the newly installed chairman of the Senate Finance Committee had solicited $10,000 campaign contributions from lobbyists in exchange for once-a-month breakfasts with him. He qui | Patricia Kennedy Lawford (1924 - 2006) - Find A Grave Memorial New York County (Manhattan) New York, USA Kennedy Family Member and Socialite. Sister of US President John F. Kennedy and wife of British actor Peter Lawford. The sixth of nine children (and fourth of five daughters) born to Joseph P. Kennedy and Rose Elizabeth Fitzgerald, Patricia was born in Brookline, Massachusetts, into a world of politics, power and privilege. Her father would be US Ambassador to Great Britain and she grew up having traveled extensively. As early as 1946, she joined the political campaign for her brother, John, initial run for Congress, organizing women's groups in Boston and Cambridge, and when he ran for President in 1960, she occasionally substituted at his side at appearances for John's wife, Jackie. After graduating from Rosemont College, she moved to Hollywood, in the hopes of becoming a movie producer and director like her father. She initially worked as an assistant in the production department of NBC radio, working on Kate Smith's radio program and Father Peyton's Family Theater program. On April 24, 1954, she married British actor Peter Lawford in St. Thomas More Roman Catholic Church in New York City, and soon settled in Santa Monica, California. Her parents were reportedly disappointed with her marriage choice to Episcopalian Lawford, who had agreed to raise their children as Catholics. Her marriage brought her close to Hollywood stars, including the Rat Pack, of whom her husband was a member. She had four children with Peter Lawford: Christopher, Sydney, Victoria, and Robin. Raised a staunch Roman Catholic, she was unprepared for the Hollywood glamour world of liquor, drugs and blatant sex. In 1966, she became the first of the Kennedy children to divorce, when she established residence in Idaho to circumvent the New York state divorce laws. After the divorce, she moved to New York City with her four children, where she remained popular in high society social circles. She was a strong supporter of the arts, and was an active member of the National Committee for the Literary Arts at Lincoln Center. She remained prominent in the society news columns as she traveled among Palm Beach, New York city, and the Hamptons. Following the 1968 death of her brother, Robert Kennedy, she wrote a book about him, published the next year, "That Shining Hour" in which she discusses her relationship to the Kennedy family and her brother. In her later years, she maintained a home in Manhattan (New York City) and in Southampton, New York. She died at her Manhattan home, at the age of 82, from complications from pneumonia. (bio by: Kit and Morgan Benson) |
What was the first name of John Lennon’s first wife, who died last April? | Cynthia Lennon, first wife of John Lennon, dead at 75 - CNN.com Cynthia Lennon, first wife of John Lennon, dead at 75 By Todd Leopold , CNN Updated 12:46 PM ET, Thu April 2, 2015 Chat with us in Facebook Messenger. Find out what's happening in the world as it unfolds. Photos: Remembering Cynthia Lennon Cynthia Lennon , the first wife of John Lennon, died Wednesday, April 1, according to a post on the website of her son, Julian. She was 75. Hide Caption 1 of 10 Photos: Remembering Cynthia Lennon John and Cynthia Lennon are seen at an airport in London before a flight to New York in 1964. They were married from 1962-1968. Hide Caption 2 of 10 Photos: Remembering Cynthia Lennon From left, Paul McCartney; Ringo Starr and his wife, Maureen; John and Cynthia Lennon; and George Harrison pose for photographers at the London premiere of Dick Lister's film "Help" in July 1965. Hide Caption 3 of 10 Photos: Remembering Cynthia Lennon The Beatles and their wives are seen in Rishikesh, India, with Maharishi Mahesh Yogi in March 1968. Hide Caption 4 of 10 Photos: Remembering Cynthia Lennon Cynthia Lennon is seen in November 1968 outside the Royal Courts of Justice in London, where she was starting divorce proceedings against her husband. Hide Caption 5 of 10 Photos: Remembering Cynthia Lennon Lennon and Italian hotelier Roberto Bassanini dine together at a restaurant in 1969. They were married in 1970. Hide Caption Lennon and Bassanini pose with her son, Julian Lennon, following their marriage in London. Hide Caption Julian Lennon poses with his mother at their home in North Wales circa 1980. Hide Caption Cynthia Lennon attends a signing for her book "John" in London in 2005. Hide Caption 9 of 10 Photos: Remembering Cynthia Lennon Julian and Cynthia Lennon unveil a European peace monument dedicated to the memory of John Lennon in Liverpool, England, in October 2010. The monument celebrated what would have been John Lennon's 70th birthday. Hide Caption Cynthia Lennon was John Lennon's first wife She was there during the rise of the Beatles Her death was announced by her son, Julian (CNN) Cynthia Lennon, who married John Lennon when he was a struggling musician and was there when he rose to fame with the Beatles, died Wednesday, according to a post on the website of her son, Julian. She was 75. "Cynthia Lennon passed away today at her home in Mallorca, Spain, following a short but brave battle with cancer. Her son Julian Lennon was at her bedside throughout," his website says . "The family are thankful for your prayers. Please respect their privacy at this difficult time." Cynthia Lennon - In Loving Memory http://t.co/jI4ONUnLo9 pic.twitter.com/cwue6VmPUv — Julian Lennon (@JulianLennon) April 1, 2015 John and Cynthia Lennon were married for six years, from 1962 to 1968. The pair met at art school, where Cynthia studied to be an illustrator and John practiced painting -- in between concerts with a band that would become the Beatles. "When we were at art college, I think he was more interested in the music than he was in the art," she told ClassicBands.com . Read More Cynthia Lennon, born Cynthia Powell in 1939, was a stabilizing force for the young John, who lost his mother when he was a teenager and was raised by his Aunt Mimi. "John was always insecure," she said in a 2005 interview , having lost his mother at a young age. But his humor -- and his wildness -- were attractive, she told ClassicBands.com. Photos: People we lost in 2015 Photos: People we lost in 2015 Look back at people who died in 2015. Hide Caption 1 of 159 Photos: People we lost in 2015 Natalie Cole , daughter of Nat King Cole and winner of six Grammys for her 1991 album "Unforgettable: With Love," died Thursday, December 31, her publicist said. She was 65. Hide Caption 2 of 159 Photos: People we lost in 2015 Wayne Rogers , who portrayed wise-cracking Army surgeon "Trapper John" McIntyre in the first three seasons of TV's "M*A*S*H," died Thursday, December 31, his publicist said. He was 82. Hide Caption 3 of 159 Photos: People we lost in 2015 Legendary Motorhead frontm | The Story of the Beatles' First Apple Release, 'Revolution' Subscribe to Ultimate Classic Rock on On Aug. 26, 1968, the Beatles launched their Apple Records label with their new single, John Lennon ‘s politically minded “Revolution.” The song was recorded twice, first as a slow blues – called “Revolution 1″ and released on The Beatles – and then as a searing rocker. This doesn’t include the experimental “Revolution 9,” which bears no major relation to either version, other than in name, but was built from the last six minutes of the final take of “Revolution 1.” Even though they had stayed away from making political statements throughout their career, Lennon wanted to release “Revolution 1″ as a single. But the other members of the band felt it lacked power and recorded a new version on July 10, with Nicky Hopkins overdubbing electric piano, including a solo, the next day. The song’s distinctive opening buzz-saw guitar lick – played by Lennon and George Harrison simultaneously – was achieved by overloading the signal through pre-amps and directly injecting it into the console. Even for the Beatles, this was not allowed at the still-somewhat conservative Abbey Road Studios. Fortunately, nobody found out about it. There was one other main difference between the two versions. Just before the first chorus of “Revolution 1,” Lennon sings, “But when you talk about destruction / Don’t you know that you can me out…in” due to his mixed feelings on the subject. On the single, he only sings “out.” The song came out in the U.S. on Aug. 26, 1968, and in the U.K. four days later. And if you needed any more proof of the Beatles’ greatness, “Revolution,” which would have been a career highlight for thousands of bands, was relegated to the B-side. The A-side was “ Hey Jude ,” which stayed at No. 1 in the U.S. for nine weeks, a then-record. The Top 100 Rock Albums of the ’60s Image of |
What is a line called that goes straight from the centre of a circle to the circumference? | Circle Circle A circle is easy to make: Draw a curve that is "radius" away from a central point. All points are the same distance from the center. You Can Draw It Yourself Put a pin in a board, put a loop of string around it, and insert a pencil into the loop. Keep the string stretched and draw the circle! Play With It Try dragging the point to see how the radius and cirfcumference change. Radius, Diameter and Circumference The Radius is the distance from the center outwards. The Diameter goes straight across the circle, through the center. The Circumference is the distance once around the circle. And here is the really cool thing: When we divide the circumference by the diameter we get 3.141592654... which is the number π ( Pi ) So when the diameter is 1, the circumference is 3.141592654... We can say: Circumference = π × Diameter Example: You walk around a circle which has a diameter of 100m, how far have you walked? Distance walked = Circumference = π × 100m = 314m (to the nearest m) Also note that the Diameter is twice the Radius: Diameter = 2 × Radius And so this is also true: Circumference = 2 × π × Radius The length of the words may help you remember: Radius is the shortest word Diameter is longer (and is 2 × Radius) Circumference is the longest (and is π × Diameter) Definition A = 3.14159... × 1.44 = 4.52 (to 2 decimals) Area Compared to a Square A circle has about 80% of the area of a similar-width square. The actual value is (π/4) = 0.785398... = 78.5398...% Names Because people have studied circles for thousands of years special names have come about. Nobody wants to say "that line that starts at one side of the circle, goes through the center and ends on the other side" when a word like "Diameter" will do. So here are the most common special names: Lines A line that goes from one point to another on the circle's circumference is called a Chord. If that line passes through the center it is called a Diameter. A line that "just touches" the circle as it passes by is called a Tangent. And a part of the circumference is called an Arc. Slices There are two main "slices" of a circle. The "pizza" slice is called a Sector . And the slice made by a chord is called a Segment . Common Sectors The Quadrant and Semicircle are two special types of Sector: Quarter of a circle is called a Quadrant. Half a circle is called a Semicircle. Inside and Outside A circle has an inside and an outside (of course!). But it also has an "on", because we could be right on the circle. Example: "A" is outside the circle, "B" is inside the circle and "C" is on the circle. | Reviews and expert advice from Which? MSA statement Which? works for you © Which? 2017 Cookies at Which? We use cookies to help improve our sites. If you continue, we'll assume that you're happy to accept our cookies. Find out more about cookies OK |
The three 'Fates' of Greek mythology were 'Lachesis', 'Atropos' and which other? | Atropos Atropos See More Atropos Pictures > Atropos was one of the three Moirai in Greek mythology, goddesses who decided the fate of every human that lived on the earth. Atropos , along with her sisters Clotho and Lachesis , were considered to be the daughters of Zeus and Themis , the goddess of divine law; other sources mention that they were the offspring of the primordial goddess Ananke (necessity). The Moirai , or Fates, controlled the destiny of every living mortal and it was thought that even Zeus was subject to their will, unable to change it; in a few myths , however, Zeus was named "Moiragetes", i.e. controller of the Fates. Atropos was the one who decided how each human would die, and held shears in her hand with which she cut the thread of life. Clotho was the one who spun the thread, while Lachesis measured its length. Atropos Is also called Morta, Aisa. | Demeter (Ceres) - Greek Goddess of Harvest, Fertility and Agriculture. | Greek Mythology Pantheon Demeter (Ceres) Greek Mythology Pantheon > Demeter (Ceres) – Greek Goddess of Harvest, Fertility and Agriculture Demeter (Ceres) – Greek Goddess of Harvest, Fertility and Agriculture Demeter (Ceres) Greek Goddess - Art Picture Demeter (Ceres) Greek Goddess - Art Picture Demeter (Roman equivalent is Ceres) is one of the largest and oldest goddesses of the ancient Greek pantheon. She is the daughter of Cronus and Rhea, sister of Zeus, Poseidon, Hades (Roman equivalent is Pluto), Hera and Hestia. Known as the Goddess of harvest, fertility, agriculture and vegetation soil, protector of the land and its products, mother of cereals (hence her name) and mainly wheat. The birth of Demeter as the sister-dates goes back to the early years of theogony and accurately to the time when Cronus, son of Uranus, claimed and occupied by force the authority of the world. The fate of the blonde and beautiful daughter of Rhea, exactly after she came to the world, was harsh. The small Demeter, like her brothers, ended up to the stomach of the heartless father, and was liberated only when her younger brother Zeus with his trick (magic potion from Metis) managed to fool him. Demeter as goddess differed significantly from the other goddesses. Smart and attractive, had renounced from the beginning her divine abode. She never lived on Mount Olympus, but to the temples specially dedicated to her, close to those who believed and worshiped her. Demeter (Ceres) Greek Goddess - Art Picture by Howard David Johnson Demeter (Ceres) Greek Goddess - Art Picture by Howard David Johnson The goddess of agriculture, discreet, modest and timid enough, had gained very early the sympathy and favor of the other Olympian gods. Her capabilities, skills and value had been recognized by all, while her personality and character demanded a special approach, special understanding and respect. Demeter, in the sentimental area, was one of the hardest and snobbish goddesses. Although she was not very strong and rigid to her beliefs, she did not succumb easily in “love attacks”, even when the candidate lovers were very remarkable. Poseidon and Zeus were two of the small number of known and aspiring conquerors of her. They both persistently persecuted her and finally managed to seduce her applying various misleading tricks. Zeus was the first of the two brothers who tried to win. Although he suddenly fell in love with Demeter, he did not crave and besiege her as much as he did to Hera. The conscious and constant resistances of his sister made him think of cheats to trick her. Zeus transformed into a bull and managed to outwit her and from their union Persephone was born, the one and only beloved daughter of Demeter. Demeter (Ceres) Greek Goddess - Art Picture by jjlovely Demeter (Ceres) Greek Goddess - Art Picture by jjlovely Poseidon was the second of two brothers who attacked Demeter with sexual purposes. The goddess in order to avoid it morphed into mare and hid in the flock of Apollo Onkiou’s son. Poseidon, being brilliant, did not waste any time to perceive the trick. Without losing any time, he morphed into a horse, chased her and mated with her. A daughter (who was not allowed to pronounce her name) and a horse with black mane (Arion) were the fruit of their love. Demeter after her brother’s behavior, felt betrayed and cheated. Unable to drown her anger, she became vengeful goddess until she flushed her hatred and fury in the river Ladon and renamed herself to Lucia. The Olympian goddess, beyond the erotic match with her two brothers, accepted and loved passionately a young mortal. At the wedding of Cadmus and Harmony, Demeter met the handsome Jason and immediately fell in love with him. Without inhibitions and shyness, she left the wedding with him and in a well plowed field she delivered herself in his arms. After their sexual union, Demeter and Jason returned to the wedding with obvious signs of their act. Sludge in the arms and legs, made all the wedding guests to unders |
Apron, Borrow and Line are terms associated with which sport? | What Are the Break and Borrow of Putted Balls in Golf? By Brent Kelley Updated December 22, 2016. "Break" can refer to the amount the path of the putted ball curves in response to the contours of a putting green , or to the amount the green itself curves or slopes. "Borrow" refers to the distance right or left of a straight line to the hole that the golfer must start his putted ball to account for the slope of the green. Hey, 'Borrow' and Break' Sound a Lot Alike! You might have noticed that "borrow" sounds a lot like "break." And you're right! They are essentially the same. Golf isn't complicated enough, we had to invent multiple words for the same thing. But there's a reason, in this case: "Borrow" is the traditional term in British golf; "break" is the traditional term in American golf. In the modern golf world, with tournaments on many continents broadcast around the world, both terms are used more interchangeably by all golfers. A Difference in Usage Between Borrow and Break One difference in usage between the terms: "Break" is more likely to be used as a verb than is "borrow." For example, you might say: continue reading below our video How to Read Break on the Putting Green This putt is going to break two feet. But if using borrow, that statement is more likely to be rendered thusly: This putt requires two feet of borrow. Sometimes, both terms might be used in the same sentence: He needs to play two feet of borrow to account for the break. Which is kind of redundant, but you hear it. That's because "break" has a second meaning in which it is applied to the putting green rather than to the putted ball. Saying "there's a lot of break in this green" means that the golfer will have to play a lot of borrow (starting the ball above or below the straight line to the cup) to account for the slope of the green. So again: "borrow" is the deviation from a straight line to the cup that a golfer putts his ball in order to account for the slope of a green, and can be used interchangeably with that same meaning of "break." | List of Sports - every sport from around the world basketball Complete Sports List 3D Archery — a form of archery in which the goal is to strike targets in the shape of animals at unknown distances. 3x3 — a variation of basketball played on a half court with just three players in each team. Abseiling — an adventure sport where the participants descend a steep formation using a rope. (not really a sport). Acroski — athletes on snow skis perform various choreographed routines (once called Ski Ballet) Adventure Racing — an event combining two or more endurance disciplines, such as Orienteering, Cross-Country Running, Mountain Biking, Paddling and Climbing. It is also called Expedition Racing. Aerials — a freestyle skiing discipline in which athletes ski along a take-off ramp, then perform various in-air tricks. Aerobatics — sport aerobatics involves aircraft maneuvers such as rolls, loops, stall turns (hammerheads), and tailslides. Acrobatic Gymnastics — team of gymnasts work together to perform acrobatic moves in combination with dance moves. Aerobic Gymnastics — another name for Sport Aerobics . Aeromodeling — activity using remotely controlled flying model aircraft (not really a sport). Aggressive Inline Skating — Aggressive inline skating is a form of inline skating executed on specially designed inline skates with the focus on grinding and spins. Aikido — Shodokan Aikido (also called Sport Aikido) is a style of the martial art Aikido that is used for competitions. Air Hockey — played on an air-hockey table, participants try to hit a puck elevated on a cushion of air into the opponents goal. Air Racing — a sport involving flying airplanes over a fixed course low to the ground. Airsoft — a skirmish sport in which participants eliminate opponents by hitting them with spherical non-metallic pellets from replica firearms. Similar sports are Laser Tag and Paintball . All-Terrain Boarding — another name for Mountainboarding . Alpine Skiing — commonly known as Downhill Skiing, involves racing down snow-covered hills on skis with fixed-heel bindings. There are alpine skiing competitions in disciplines such as slalom, giant slalom, super giant slalom, and downhill. Alpinism — the sport of mountain climbing. American Football — a team sport played on a rectangular field with goalposts at each end. Each team attempts to advance an oval ball down the field into the end zone by running or passing it. It is also known in some parts of the world (outside of the US) as Gridiron. In the US it is referred simply as football. Variations include Arena Football , 6-Man Football . American Handball — players use their hands to hit a small rubber ball against a wall. There are three versions (four-wall handball, three-wall handball and one-wall handball) that can each be played by either two, three or four players. It can be compared to squash without rackets. It is very different from the Olympic sport of (Team) Handball . Angling — often used to refer to fishing, it is the principal method of sport fishing Aquabike — a variation of Triathlon , with no running leg. Athletes swim followed by cycling. Aquajogging — water running competitions, athletes race in water while maintaining an upright position. Aquathlon (1) — an underwater sport where two competitors wearing masks and fins wrestle underwater in an attempt to remove a ribbon from each other's ankle band. It is also known as Underwater Wrestling. Aquathlon (2) — a continuous race involving swimming followed by running. It is usually over a shorter distance than the similar Biathle . Artistic Gymnastics — an Olympic sport where gymnasts perform short routines on different apparatus, such as the Vault , Floor (men and women), Pommel Horse , Rings , Parallel Bars , High Bar (men), and Uneven Bars , Balance Beam (women). Artistic Pool — a trick shot competition on a pocket billiards table in which players score points for performing 56 preset shots of varying difficulty. Artistic Roller Skating — is a sport which consists of a number of events (Figures, Dance, Freestyl |
Larry Page and Sergey Brin were co-founders of which Internet tool? | 1. Sergey Brin and Larry Page | Media | The Guardian 1. Sergey Brin and Larry Page Sergey Brin and Larry Page. Photograph: Ben Margot/AP Sunday 13 July 2008 19.05 EDT First published on Sunday 13 July 2008 19.05 EDT Job: co-founders, Google; president of technology, Google (Brin) president of products, Google (Page) Age: 34 (Brin), 35 (Page) Industry: digital media Worth: approx %18.5bn each New entry Ten years after it was founded in a Californian garage by Sergey Brin and Larry Page, Google has become the dominant player in the global online advertising market and one of the biggest multinational companies in the world by value. Brin and Page return in this year's MediaGuardian 100, having made way in last year's list for their company's chief executive, Eric Schmidt. But if our 2007 panel thought the web giant's founders had taken a less prominent role in the day-to-day running of the company, then this year's judges said they were right back at the forefront of Google's global activities. As if to illustrate the pair's higher profile, Page even made it into the gossip columns with his wedding on Richard Branson's Necker Island last year. More significantly, Gordon Brown was among the guests praising the Silicon Valley giant at its Hertfordshire conference in May, while Tory leader David Cameron spoke at its US equivalent last year. Brin and Page's creation dominates the UK online search market, with eight out of 10 searches through Google. The UK is its second most valuable territory behind the US, and with advertising revenue of £1.3bn in 2007 it is on the verge of overtaking ITV. Google has extended its brand and moved beyond its search engine roots with the likes of Google Earth, Google Maps and Google Docs, offering spreadsheets and word processor tools that Microsoft customers have to pay for. It owns online video phenomenon YouTube, to which 10 hours of video are uploaded every minute, and bought online advertising company DoubleClick last year for $3.1bn (£1.56bn) despite concerns it would give the search firm unfair dominance. Google has also moved into mobile internet with its mobile phone operating system Android, and has moved into offline advertising in the US in TV, print and radio. But Brin and Page - who run the company with Schmidt as a triumvirate - have not had it all their own way. Google has been accused of over-stretching itself, it has lost a string of senior staff, including its engineering vice-president, Doug Merrill, to Guy Hands' EMI; and newspaper and television companies have complained that its activities are not regulated in the same way that they are. Despite its unofficial slogan, "Don't be evil", Google is increasingly seen as part of the establishment and faced accusations that it is becoming the web's Big Brother by storing details of people's personal searches. "If we are not trusted, we have no business," countered Page. "We have such a lot to lose, we are forced to act in everyone's interest." But memories of its willingness to do deals with the Chinese government, censoring its search engine in the far east, are likely to linger for some time to come. Shares in the company took a tumble following fears of a slowdown at the turn of the year, but it reported better than expected profits for the first three months of this year, up 30% to $1.31bn. Google, it seemed, is back on track. Its market capitalisation is worth more than Time Warner, Disney and News Corp combined. It is a sign of Google's success that search engine optimisation has become such a critical tool for the companies and individuals who publish on the web. If you want to be seen, then you have to be seen on Google. While the search engine infuriates the media by sucking up online advertising, it does a crucial job for web publishers by referring people to their site. Hence the term "frenemy" - part friend, part enemy. Google faced the prospect of its biggest challenge for years with Microsoft's $47.5bn takeover bid for Yahoo. However, when the tie-up failed to come off, Google ended up doing a 10-year search advert | Cover Pages: W3C Director Tim Berners-Lee Awarded Millennium Technology Prize. News: Cover Stories W3C Director Tim Berners-Lee Awarded Millennium Technology Prize. An announcement from the Finnish Technology Award Foundation describes the selection of Tim Berners-Lee by unanimous vote of the International Award Selection Committee as recipient of the first Millennium Technology Prize. A graduate of Oxford University, England, Tim Berners-Lee "holds the 3Com Founders chair at the Laboratory for Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence Lab (CSAIL) at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT). He directs the World Wide Web Consortium, an open forum of companies and organizations with the mission to lead the Web to its full potential." The Finnish Millennium Technology Prize is awarded every other year for innovation based on scientific research in any of four disciplines: Health Care and Life Sciences, Communications and Information, New Materials and Processes, and Energy and the Environment. It is a technology award granted "for outstanding technological achievements that directly promote people's quality of life, are based on humane values, and encourage sustainable economic development." Berners-Lee was selected for the Millennium Technology Prize 2004 from a group of 78 nominees representing twenty-two countries and four continents. The Award Ceremony will be held on June 15, 2004 at Finlandia Hall in Helsinki, Finland. Ms Tarja Halonen, President of the Republic of Finland and Patron of the Millennium Technology Prize, has been invited to present the Prize, which carries a value of one million euros. About The Millennium Technology Prize and Finnish Technology Award Foundation The Finnish Millennium Technology Prize is the world's biggest technology award, given "for outstanding technological achievements that directly promote people's quality of life, are based on humane values, and encourage sustainable economic development. The Prize is intended to stimulate further achievements by the Award Winner(s) and other visionaries. For this reason it is normally awarded for specific innovations made during the preceding ten years. The Prize will not be awarded for cumulative accomplishments over a lifetime career, or for achievements already rewarded in international forums. The Prize is awarded either to an individual or to a research team. It may be shared by a maximum of three individuals who were not members of the same team, if the Award Selection Committee judges that they have each made a critical scientific or technological contribution of essentially equal merit to the success of the innovation... Rationale for the Millennium Technology Prize was given by Prime Minister Paavo Lipponen, speaker of the Finnish parliament, at the founding ceremony in November 2002: 'The Millennium Prize is needed because Finland today is ranked No. 1 in technology and we benefit so much from world markets in high technology so that we owe this to the world, to science, to those who make a contribution to creating prosperity through high technology, that we establish this Millennium Prize'... The Finnish Technology Award Foundation is an independent fund established in 2002 by eight Finnish organisations that support technological development and innovation. Its mission is to promote scientific research that aims to enhance the quality of life through new technology. We also seek to encourage networking and international cooperation on this field. This vision enjoys wide support in Finland, including that of the President of the Republic, Tarja Halonen. The Board of the Foundation consists of the representatives of its eight founding members, the Academy of Finland and National Technology Agency of Finland. The funding is provided by the public and private sectors in partnership..." [adapted from the prize description and Award Foundation overview ] Millennium Technology Conference 2004 "The Millennium Technology Conference provides an international forum for interaction between decision makers, leaders of opinion, scien |
What number is produced by displaying one of each of the Roman numerals, in descending order? | Roman numerals/Encode - Rosetta Code Roman numerals/Encode Jump to: navigation , search Roman numerals/Encode You are encouraged to solve this task according to the task description, using any language you may know. Task Create a function taking a positive integer as its parameter and returning a string containing the Roman numeral representation of that integer. Modern Roman numerals are written by expressing each digit separately, starting with the left most digit and skipping any digit with a value of zero. In Roman numerals: 1990 is rendered: 1000=M, 900=CM, 90=XC; resulting in MCMXC 2008 is written as 2000=MM, 8=VIII; or MMVIII 1666 uses each Roman symbol in descending order: MDCLXVI Contents var lookup:Object = {M:1000, CM:900, D:500, CD:400, C:100, XC:90, L:50, XL:40, X:10, IX:9, V:5, IV:4, I:1}; var roman:String = "", i:String; trace("1990 in roman is " + arabic2roman(1990)); trace("2008 in roman is " + arabic2roman(2008)); trace("1666 in roman is " + arabic2roman(1666)); 1990 in roman is MCMXC 2008 in roman is MMVIII 1666 in roman is MDCLXVI And the reverse: var lookup:Object = {I:1, V:5, X:10, L:50, C:100, D:500, M:1000}; var num:Number = 0, val:Number = 0; while (romanArr.length) { num += val * (val < lookup[romanArr[0]] ? -1 : 1); } trace("MCMXC in arabic is " + roman2arabic("MCMXC")); trace("MMVIII in arabic is " + roman2arabic("MMVIII")); trace("MDCLXVI in arabic is " + roman2arabic("MDCLXVI")); Output: function To_Roman (Number : Positive) return String is subtype Digit is Integer range 0..9; function Roman (Figure : Digit; I, V, X : Character) return String is begin when 2 => return I & I; when 3 => return I & I & I; when 4 => return I & V; when 5 => return "" & V; when 6 => return V & I; when 7 => return V & I & I; when 8 => return V & I & I & I; when 9 => return I & X; end case; pragma Assert (Number >= 1 and Number < 4000); return Roman (Number / 100 mod 10, 'C', 'D', 'M') & Roman (Number / 10 mod 10, 'X', 'L', 'C') & Roman (Number mod 10, 'I', 'V', 'X'); end To_Roman; Works with: ALGOL 68 version Revision 1 - no extensions to language used Works with: ALGOL 68G version Any - tested with release 1.18.0-9h.tiny Works with: ELLA ALGOL 68 version Any (with appropriate job cards) - tested with release 1.8-8d []CHAR roman = "MDCLXVmdclxvi"; # UPPERCASE for thousands # []CHAR adjust roman = "CCXXmmccxxii"; []INT arabic = (1000000, 500000, 100000, 50000, 10000, 5000, 1000, 500, 100, 50, 10, 5, 1); []INT adjust arabic = (100000, 100000, 10000, 10000, 1000, 1000, 100, 100, 10, 10, 1, 1, 0); PROC arabic to roman = (INT dclxvi)STRING: ( INT in := dclxvi; # 666 # FOR scale TO UPB roman WHILE in /= 0 DO INT multiples = in OVER arabic[scale]; in -:= arabic[scale] * multiples; IF in >= -adjust arabic[scale] + arabic[scale] THEN in -:= -adjust arabic[scale] + arabic[scale]; out +:= adjust roman[scale] + roman[scale] FI FOR key TO UPB test DO INT val = test[key]; print((val, " - ", arabic to roman(val), new line)) OD ) Output: (last example is manually wrapped): +1 - i +2 - ii +3 - iii +4 - iv +5 - v +6 - vi +7 - vii +8 - viii +9 - ix +10 - x +11 - xi +12 - xii +13 - xiii +14 - xiv +15 - xv +16 - xvi +17 - xvii +18 - xviii +19 - xix +20 - xx +25 - xxv +30 - xxx +40 - xl +50 - l +60 - lx +69 - lxix +70 - lxx +80 - lxxx +90 - xc +99 - xcix +100 - c +200 - cc +300 - ccc +400 - cd +500 - d +600 - dc +666 - dclxvi +700 - dcc +800 - dccc +900 - cm +1000 - m +1009 - mix +1444 - mcdxliv +1666 - mdclxvi +1945 - mcmxlv +1997 - mcmxcvii +1999 - mcmxcix +2000 - mm +2008 - mmviii +2500 - mmd +3000 - mmm +4000 - mV +4999 - mVcmxcix +5000 - V +6666 - Vmdclxvi +10000 - X +50000 - L +100000 - C +500000 - D +1000 | Roman numerals from 1 to 500 Roman numerals from 1 to 500 Full list of roman numerals from 1 to 500. Click on any roman numeral to discover how to read it. We hope you have found this information useful. Please, consider to like this site on Facebook. |
Which 20th century novel is subtitled 'The Sacred And Profound Memories Of Captain Charles Ryder'? | The Modern Library List of Books The Modern Library List of Books Thoughts on reading the top 100 English-language books of the 20th century 80. Brideshead Revisited by Evelyn Waugh Though 90% of Americans asked told Gallup pollsters they believed in some sort of God, in some circles, admitting it is still taboo enough to avert eyes and trigger self-conscious coughs. In a review of Christian Wiman’s memoir, My Bright Abyss, (in the May 6, 2013 edition of The New Yorker) Adam Kirsch writes that “[to] confide such a moment [Wiman praying with his wife] is, in contemporary literary culture, perhaps more daring than the most outré sexual imaginings.” What Wiman was describing was more than a lukewarm belief in the existence of an entity understood only as the coalescence of a bunch of unimaginable (infinitude, timelessness, omnipresence, etc.) concepts; it was bowed-head, peaked-hands, down-on-your-knees practice, an admission so intimate it was bound to titillate some while embarrassing others. Though, as a philosophically and spiritually curious agnostic, I’ll admit that I find the sort of knee-jerk, ankle-deep atheism that’s become so popular a bit more embarrassing, in a way, reading Brideshead Revisited was like walking in on a couple engaged in spontaneous prayer: I vacillated between excitement (what prose! what characters!) and embarrassment (just how does even the most vocal agnostic end up Catholic?!). The book tells the a rather unremarkable story of the decades long relationship between Charles Ryder and the aristocratic Marchmain clan and their Wiltshire estate, Brideshead. Lady Marchmain is a devout and influential Catholic and it’s her religion that binds the family in the absence of its patriarch, Lord Marchmain. Lord Marchmain, having shunned his wife and her Church, fled England for Europe, where he set up house with his longtime mistress, Cora. A smart and sophisticated man, Lord Marchmain makes no secret of his antipathy for his wife’s religion. Not the sort of man you’d think would undergo a deathbed conversion. And yet, years after Lady Marchmain’s death, when Lord Marchmain returns to Brideshead for what he knows will be the last time, this once proud man – a man who promptly sent the priest tasked with saving his soul packing – now sick and terrified, renounces his sins and submits to the last sacrament. In a way, Lord Marchmain’s reversal is understandable – who knows, on my deathbed, maybe I’ll make Pascal’s wager as well– and yet, it’s also astonishing. Even more puzzling, in some ways, is that rather than being received with the gracious indulgence owed to the dying, this final hour penitence actually inspires Lord Marchmain’s daughter, Julia, to renounce her love for Charles and return to the Church. But I’m getting ahead of myself. Evelyn Waugh famously converted to Catholicism in 1930 and Brideshead Revisited, published in 1945, was his first avowedly Catholic book. Subtitled “The Sacred and Profane Memories of Captain Charles Ryder”, I found myself wondering which of Charles’ memories were meant to be sacred and which were meant to be profane. In fact, the two periods in Charles’ life when he admits to feeling the most alive were periods during which he sinned gravely: his drunken and debaucherous days at Oxford, where he meets Lord Marchmain’s son, Sebastian; and the adulterous affair he has years later with Lord Marchmain’s daughter, Julia. Charles starts Oxford with a diligent, if slightly dull, set. But Sebastian, with his beauty and wealth, with his odd manner and aesthetic sensibility, with his teddy bear and stable of louche friends, stands out, and before long, he and Charles are inseparable. Under Sebastian’s influence, Charles rebels against the staid propriety of Oxford life. He outfits his room with Partagas cigars and Lalique glassware and skulls in bowls of rose petals. He gets day-drunk and lives beyond his means. He drops his old friends and barely passes his classes. But throughout all the youthful hijinks, one never gets the sense that Charles’ rebellio | Robert J. Sawyer Robert J. Sawyer Library Journal on Wake: "Sawyer's erudition, eclecticism, and masterly storytelling make this a choice selection." Sunday, April 4, 2010 Canadians Sawyer and Wilson face off for Hugo Award for Best Novel Toronto area-authors Robert J. Sawyer and Robert Charles Wilson are facing off once again for science-fiction's top international honour, the Hugo Award for Best Novel of the Year. Sawyer's Wake (published by Viking Canada / Ace USA / Gollancz UK) and Wilson's Julian Comstock: A Novel of 22nd Century America (Tor Books) are two of the six finalists for the Hugo, which will be awarded Sunday, September 5, 2010, at a gala ceremony as the highlight of the 68th annual World Science Fiction Convention , which is being held this year in Melbourne, Australia. Wake tells the story of Caitlin Decter, a blind 15-year-old math genius in Waterloo, Ontario, who discovers a nascent intelligence lurking on the World Wide Web. Julian Comstock is a satiric Victorian-style novel set in a post-apocalyptic Christian-fundamentalist United States. The full list of Best Novel nominees, announced April 4, 2010, in Melbourne, Australia: The Windup Girl by Paolo Bacigalupi The City & The City by China Mieville Boneshaker by Cherie Priest Wake by Robert J. Sawyer Palimpsest by Catherynne M. Valente Julian Comstock: A Novel of 22nd Century America by Robert Charles Wilson (Bacigalupi, Priest, and Valente are Americans; Mieville is British.) Sawyer shares an additional Hugo nomination this year in the category of Best Dramatic Presentation (Short Form) for "No More Good Days," the pilot episode of the ABC TV series FlashForward , scripted by Brannon Braga and David S. Goyer and based on Sawyer's novel of the same name . The Hugos also honour short fiction, and in the novelette category "The Island" by Toronto's Peter Watts is a finalist. In addition, the Hugos honour work in fan categories, and three Canadians are competing there: Lloyd Penney of Toronto and James Nicoll of Kitchener for Best Fan Writer, and Taral Wayne of Toronto for Best Fan Artist. All nominees in all categories are listed here . Sawyer's Wake is also currently one of five finalists for the Aurora Award , Canada's top honour in science-fiction, for Best English Novel of the Year. Wilson's Julian Comstock is expanded from his earlier novella "Julian: A Christmas Story," which was a previous Hugo finalist. Both Sawyer and Wilson are previous winners of the Best Novel Hugo: Sawyer took the prize in 2003 for Hominids , and Wilson won in 2006 for Spin. Sawyer and Wilson known as "Rob and Bob" in science-fiction circles have faced each other on the best-novel Hugo ballot twice before: both were nominees for the award in 1999 and in 2004. This is Wilson's 6th Hugo nomination, and Sawyer now has 13. Previous Hugo Award-winning novels include Stranger in a Strange Land by Robert A. Heinlein, Dune by Frank Herbert, The Dispossessed by Ursula K. Le Guin, Ender's Game by Orson Scott Card, A Canticle for Liebowitz by Walter M. Miller, and Neuromancer by William Gibson. Watch , the sequel to Sawyer's current-finalist Wake , is being launched this Tuesday, April 6, at 7:00 p.m., at Dominion on Queen pub, 500 Queen Street West, in Toronto; the event, which kicks off Sawyer's 14-city cross-Canada book tour for Watch, is free and open to the public. Robert J. Sawyer, 49, was born in Ottawa and lives in Mississauga, Ontario. Robert Charles Wilson, 56, was born in Whittier, California, and lives in Concord, Ontario; he became a Canadian citizen last year. LINKS: Monday, March 15, 2010 Another Kuroda I revealed in this blog post that the character of Kuroda, the information theorist from my WWW trilogy consisting of Wake , Watch , and Wonder, is named for the PROBE Control telemetry specialist Kuroda from the 1972 TV series Search, which had a big influence on me. But I should note that there's another Kuroda in science fiction: the man known as "The Last Kamikaze" from the episode of that title from The Six Million Dollar Man. The Kuroda on Search was |
Rene Descartes’ quote ‘Cogito ergo sum’ means what in English? | René Descartes - Wikiquote René Descartes Jump to: navigation , search René Descartes René Descartes (March 31, 1596 – February 11, 1650) was an important French philosopher , mathematician , scientist , and writer. Some people also call him Cartesius. Sourced quotes English: Doubt is the origin of wisdom. What it means: When you have doubt you become wiser. "Cogito, ergo sum." [2] English: I think, therefore I am. What it means: You exist because you think. "Ex nihilo nihil fit." [2] English: Nothing comes out of nothing. What it means: If you do not do anything, nothing happens. References | Poll system, 2 new trivia lists · Twentysix26/Red-DiscordBot@9ce74b6 · GitHub 75 trivia/2015.txt @@ -0,0 +1,75 @@ +In China in 2015 the record for the longest mating session between two giant pandas was broken at?`18 minutes`18 mins +Ford claimed to launch the first 'e-(What?)' at the 2015 Mobile World Congress Show?`Bike +A 2015 intensive listening study discovered that giraffes actually?`Hum +Name the last US president to meet the leader of Cuba before Barack Obama did in 2015?`Eisenhower +Jay Z and Beyonce launched a music streaming service in 2015 called? `Tidal +At auction in 2015, $1.2m was paid for Don McLean's original handrwitten lyrics for which 1971 big hit song? `American Pie +In 2015 what global contest ruled against the use of swimsuits for its 114 competitors, for the first time since 1951 inception? `Miss World +Which vast tech corporation opened its first 'Nest' branded intelligent home store in Palo Alto California in 2015?`Google +In 2015 Japan lowered its voting age to what?`18`eighteen +The abbreviation MERS, significantly impacting South Korea 2015, is otherwise known as?`Camel Flu +Christian is the lead character in the film 2015 adaptation of what extraordinarily successful book?`Fifty Shades of Grey`50 shades of grey +Who stepped down as chief of 21st Century Fox in 2015?`Rupert Murdoch`murdoch +In 2015 a new North Korean schools curriculum reportedly included that leader Kim Jong-un learnt to drive at age?`3`three +Which car company launched the Avensis model in 2015?`Toyota +In 2015 evidence of water was found on which planet?`Mars +Which 'BRIC' country launched the Astrosat space lab in 2015?`India +Who won the 2015 men's tennis French Open?`Stan Warwinka`warwinka +What company launched the S6 Edge smartphone?`Samsung +Which leading professional networking tech corporation, whose main revenue is selling user access/details to recruiters, bought the Lynda learning company for $1.5bn in 2015?`Linkedin`linked in +'Dismaland' was the temporary theme park/exhibition of which famous 'anonymous' artist?`Banksy +Matthais Muller was made chief of which troubled car company in 2015?`Volkswagen`vw +In 2015 the World Anti-Doping Agency suggested banning which nation from the 2016 Olympics?`Russia +The game of Monopoly celebrated what anniversary in 2015?`eighty`80`80th +Name the Princess born 4th in succession to the British throne in 2015, to Britain's Duke and Duchess of Cambridge?`Charlotte +The 2015 Mad Max movie is sub-titled?`Fury Road`mad max: fury road`mad max fury road +The Magna Carta, signed in London, and inspiring constitutional rights globally thereafter, was how many years old in 2015?`eight hundred`800 +In 2015 the Sinabug volcano erupted in what country?`Indonesia +Olav Bjortmont became 2015 world champion in?`Quizzing`quiz +Lars Lokke led his centre-right party to 2015 government election victory in what country?`Denmark +Blackberry's new phone for 2015 was called the...?`Priv +Facebook's new music sharing/streaming feature launched in 2015 was called "Music... "?`Stories +Eddie Jones was appointed head coach of which English sporting team in 2015?`Rugby Union`rugby +According to 2015 survey what fruit was most popular among USA children?`Apples`apple +Celebrity chef Gordon Ramsey celebrated what birthday in 2015?`49`fourty-nine`fourty nine`49th +Jon Snow was killed off in what TV series in 2015, adapted from GRR Martin's 'A Song of Ice and Fire'?`Game of Thrones +Finance minister Yanis Yaroufakis caused comment for not wearing a tie in February 2015 when negotiating the debts for which nation?`Greece +What nation hosted the 2015 Women's World (soccer) Cup?`Canada +What iconic equine-alluding company, in countless books/films/cowboy holsters, filed for bankruptcy in 2015?`Colt +Due to a 2015 contamination scandal in India/Afica, which corporation destroyed 400 million packets of Maggi noodles?`Nestle +How many years old was the McDonalds fast food company in 2015?`60`sixty +It was announced in 2015 that Alexander Hamilton would be replaced on?`$10 bill`$10`tendollars`ten dollar bill`ten |
In which country was escapologist Harry Houdini born? | Harry Houdini - Biography - IMDb Harry Houdini Jump to: Overview (5) | Mini Bio (1) | Spouse (1) | Trivia (19) | Personal Quotes (17) Overview (5) 5' 7" (1.7 m) Mini Bio (1) The great American escape artist and magician Houdini (immortalized by a memorable performance by Tony Curtis in the eponymous 1953 film) was born Erich Weiss on March 24, 1874 in Budapest, Hungary, though he often gave his birthplace as Appleton, Wisconsin, where he was raised. One of five brothers and one daughter born to rabbi Samuel Weiss and his wife Cecilia, the future Houdini was four years old when his parents emigrated to the U.S., where Weiss, as "Harry Houdini", became one of the major celebrities of the first age dominated by the mass media. His boyhood was spent in poverty and, when he was 17, he conjured up a magic act with his friend Jack Hayman, in order to escape the poverty and anonymity of manual labor which would likely have been his lot in life. Young Erich had been fascinated with magic since he was a young lad, when he was in the audience of a magic show put on by a traveling magician named Dr. Lynch. Billing themselves as the "Houdini Bros." in tribute to French magician Jean-Eugène Robert-Houdin, Erich Weiss became an entertainer, though it took him some seven years to catch on. Weiss and Hayman specialized in the Crate Escape (eventually known as Metamorphosis or The Substitution Trunk), and Houdini's brother Theodore replaced Hayman when he became uninterested in the act. Eventually, Theodore -- billed as Hardeen -- was replaced by Wilhemina Rahner (known as Bess), the woman "Harry Houdini" would eventually marry. The marriage on June 22, 1894 caused a conflict with his Jewish family as Bess was a Roman Catholic. They married in secret, then again at a synagogue and in a Catholic church to please both of their families. While developing his act, Houdini was not above the old carny trick of posing as a spirit medium, making the rounds of the town clerk's office and nearby cemeteries in order to provide "messages from beyond". In 1896, while visiting a doctor friend in Nova Scotia, he saw his first strait jacket, which gave him the idea of developing an act in which he would escape from it. Houdini finally hit the big-time when he was 24 years old with his Challenge Act in 1898, while he was making the rounds of vaudeville. Houdini's Challenge Act consisted of him escaping from a pair of handcuffs produced by an audience member. Eventually, this evolved into escapes from strait jackets, boxes, crates, safes, and other instruments and devices (such as his Water Torture Cell), as well as from jail cells. Houdini was also adept at escaping from being "buried alive". Hand-cuffed and strait-jacketed, he could escape while being hung upside down from a crane, or while lowered from a bridge, or even make his escape from padlocked crates lowered into a river. Houdini also became famous as a debunker of mediums and "experts" of the paranormal, but this was done in hope he could find an actual medium that could communicate with the dead so that he could communicate with his beloved mother Cecilia after she passed away. He became quite famous in the ragtime age of the first quarter of the last century, even appearing in motion pictures produced by his own company. Harry Houdini, the greatest magician ever produced by America, died in Detroit, Michigan during a national tour. The cause of death officially was peritonitis from a ruptured appendix. His death came nine days after having been punched in the stomach during the Canadian leg of the tour by J. Gordon Whitehead, a McGill University student who was testing Houdini's famed ability to take body blows. Always the trouper, Houdini had soldiered on despite stomach pains. (Early during the tour, he had broken an ankle but did not let it stop him or the tour.) His wife Bess, to whom Houdini left his half-million dollar estate, collected a double indemnity on his life insurance policy, as the blow was considered to have shortened the great magician's life and contributed to his prema | Harry Houdini Biography | Magic Library at MagicTricks.com Birthplace: Hungary Buried: Machpelah Cemetery, NYC There is no question that Houdini is the most famous magician in history. His name is synonymous with escapes; his ability to get out of seemingly impossible situations- and his knack for publicizing these events- made him a legend in his own time. The Houdini myth is about to be examined, and truth really is stranger than fiction! The Houdini Family Houdini was born Erich Weiss on March 24, 1874. Though he claimed throughout his life that Appleton, Wisconsin was his birthplace (and April 6 his birthdate), he was really born in Budapest, Hungary. He was four years old when his family moved to America, sailing into New York on July 3, 1878 on the S.S. Fresia. He had five brothers and a sister. Herman M. (1863-1885), Nathan J. (1870-1927), Gottfried William (1872-1925), Theodore "Theo" aka "Dash" (1876-1945), Leopold D. (1879-1962) and one sister, Gladys Carrie (born 1882 - unknown year of death). Herman was really Houdini's half brother, from Rev. Weiss' first marriage. Heading the family were Mayer Samuel (1829-1892) and Cecilia (1841-1913), Houdini's mother and father. Rev. Dr. M. Samuel Weiss was a rabbi who died in 1892 of cancer, before his son's magical career got started. Though a lot has been written about Houdini's devotion to his mother, it is clear that he was also close to, and proud of, his father, as can be seen the notes he wrote in the family bible. Houdini Family Scandal Houdini's family had its share of conflicts. Not only was Houdini's childhood spent in poverty, but the individual family members seemed often to be at odds with each other. Consequently, permanent animosity arose when brother Nathan's wife Sadie divorced him and, within two weeks, married brother Leopold. (Houdini was so angry with Sadie that he specified in his will, "No part either of the principal or income of my estate shall ever directly or indirectly go to SADIE GLANTZ WEISS!") Houdini himself caused friction in his Jewish family when he married Bess (Wilhelmina Rahner), who was Catholic. This choice would have consequences after Houdini's death: though he stipulated in his will that he wanted Bess buried beside him, the Machpelah cemetery would not allow the interment of someone outside the Jewish faith. Bess, who passed away aboard a passenger train traveling cross-country between Los Angeles and New York, instead is buried in the Gate of Heaven Cemetery (Hawthorne, NY), near Babe Ruth, Jimmy Cagney, Sal Mineo and Dutch Schultz. Houdini's Traits Houdini was small, standing a mere 5'5", with dark, wavy hair, dark gray eyes and a high-pitched voice. Like many people in his day (especially those from immigrant families), Houdini was poorly educated. He was, however, extremely athletic and highly motivated to succeed. Houdini allowed his brother Leopold, New York's first X-ray specialist, to X-ray him frequently. Most likely this caused sterilization; Houdini had no children. According to an autobiographical pamphlet published by the magician in 1920, Houdini said that his favorite place was Hollywood, California and that his favorite song was Auld Lang Syne (the traditional New Year's Eve tune). Houdini's motto? "And this, too, shall pass". Houdini's Interest in Magic Houdini became fascinated with magic as a young boy after seeing Dr. Lynn, a traveling magician, perform the Linking Rings trick. He did not, as legend has it, run away with a circus, nor was he an apprentice to a locksmith. In reality, he turned to magic at age 17 as an alternative to factory work. He teamed up with Jack Hayman, a fellow magic enthusiast, to form the Houdini Brothers. (The name "Houdini" was used in tribute to Jean Eugene Robert-Houdin, the most famous magician of the era). The team's specialty was the Crate Escape. When Hayman became bored, Houdini's brother Theodore (later known as Hardeen) became his partner. Shortly, Hardeen was replaced by Bess Rahner, the woman who became Houdini's partner both in the act and in his life. Houdini's Car |
Which common, gaseous element has the atomic Number 8, and an Atomic Weight of 16? | Atomic Number 8 Element Facts Atomic Number 8 Element Facts Atomic Number 8 Element Facts What Element is Atomic Number 8? Oxygen is atomic number 8 on the periodic table. Each oxygen atom has 8 protons. ROGER HARRIS/SCIENCE PHOTO LIBRARY / Getty Images By Anne Marie Helmenstine, Ph.D. Updated April 03, 2016. Oxygen, element symbol O, is the element that is atomic number 8 on the periodic table. This means every atom of oxygen has 8 protons. Varying the number of electrons forms ions, while altering the number of neutrons makes different isotopes of the element, but the number of protons remains constant. Here is a collection of interesting facts about atomic number 8. Atomic Number 8 Element Facts While oxygen is a colorless gas under ordinary conditions, element 8 is actually quite colorful ! Liquid oxygen is blue, while the solid element may be blue, pink, orange, red, black, or even metallic. Oxygen is a nonmetal belonging to the chalcogen group . It is highly reactive and readily forms compounds with other elements. It is found as a pure element in nature as oxygen gas (O2) and ozone (O3). Excited oxygen atoms produce the green and red colors of the aurora . Although air consists mainly of nitrogen, atomic number 8 is responsible for most of the colors that we see. continue reading below our video Learn About Molecules and Moles Today, oxygen makes up about 21% of the Earth's atmosphere . However, air was not always so highly oxygenated! A 2007 NASA-funded study determined oxygen has been present in air for about 2.3 billion to 2.4 billion years, with levels starting to rise 2.5 billion years ago. Photosynthetic organisms, such as plants and algae, are responsible for maintaining the high oxygen levels necessary for life. Although hydrogen atoms are the most numerous type of atom in the human body , oxygen accounts for about two-thirds of the mass of most living organisms, mainly because cells contain a lot of water. 88.9% of the weight of water comes from oxygen. Swedish pharmacist Carl Wilhelm Scheele, French chemist Antoine Laurent Lavoisier, and British scientists and clergyman Joseph Priestly researched and discovered oxygen between 1770 and 1780. Lavoisier first called element number 8 by the name "oxygen" in 1777. Oxygen is the third most abundant element in the universe . The element is made by stars around 5x more massive than the Sun when they reach the point where they burn carbon or a combination of helium in carbon in fusion reactions. Over time, the abundance of oxygen in the universe will increase. Until 1961, atomic number 8 was the standard for the atomic weight of the chemical elements. In 1961, the standard was switched over to carbon-12. It's a common misconception that hyperventilation is caused by breathing in too much oxygen. Actually, hyperventilating is caused by exhaling too much carbon dioxide. Although carbon dioxide can be toxic at high levels, its needed in the blood to prevent it from becoming too alkaline. Breathing too quickly causes blood pH to rise, which constricts blood vessels in the brain, leading to headache, slurred speach, dizziness, and other symptoms. Essential Element 8 Information State of Matter at Room Temperature: Gas Atomic Weight: 15.9994 Density: 0.001429 grams per cubic centimeter Isotopes: At least 11 isotopes of oxygen exist. 3 are stable. Most Common Isotope: Oxygen-16 (accounts for 99.757% of the natural abundance) Melting Point: -218.79 °C | UCSB Science Line UCSB Science Line If water is made up of hydrogen and oxygen, two gasses, then how is it a liquid? Answer 1: Hydrogen and oxygen are elements. What that really means is that when an atom, the fundamental unit that makes up everything, has 1 proton (a positively charged sub-atomic particle) it is a hydrogen atom, and when it has 8 protons, it is an oxygen atom. Hydrogen gas is two hydrogen atoms bonded together, H2. Oxygen gas is two oxygen atoms bonded together, O2. Water, is one oxygen atom bonded to two different hydrogen atoms, H2O. When atoms are bonded together, (H2, O2, H2O etc.) we call the total structure a molecule. Hydrogen atoms and oxygen atoms are found in many different molecules, and these different molecules make up, solids, liquids, and gasses. Whether a material is a solid, liquid, or gas depends on how these molecules (made up of atoms) interact with each other. If there is strong interaction the molecules like to stick close together, and they are solids. In liquids the interactions are a little less strong, and in gases, the molecules are not attracted to each other as much at all. Answer 2: Hydrogen and oxygen are words we use to refer to two different things: molecules and elements/atoms. Hydrogen the molecule (Hydrogen gas) has two Hydrogen atoms bonded together to form H2. Same deal for oxygen (gas = O2). When two oxygen atoms bond to form a gas, the molecule itself is non-polar which means the electrons don't tend to cluster on one side of the molecule making it slightly negatively charged in one area and positive in the other. Since O2 is non-polar, you have very weak interactions between O2 molecules (they're mostly just bumping into one another like billiard balls). This is why you have to cool O2 gas very cold to get it to condense into a liquid. Same basic idea with H2. However! When you replace an oxygen from O2 with two hydrogen atoms, the large, strongly electronegative oxygen has almost all of the valence electrons clustered around it, making it slightly negative and the hydrogens slightly positive. When two water molecules come together, the slightly positive Hs are attracted to the negative O and they cluster together. This is (basically) why water is liquid at room temperature. It's like throwing a bunch of bar magnets in a box (but they're weak magnets and jiggle so they aren't a solid). Answer 3: Water isnt just a liquid, but in fact water can exist in three different states: solid, liquid, or gas. Water existing as a gas is called water vapor, water as a liquid we generally just refer to as water, and water as a solid is called ice. The changes from a solid to liquid to a gas or a gas to a liquid to a solid are called phase changes. When substances such as water change phase, its physical properties change, but not its chemical properties (water is always H20 - 2 hydrogen atoms and 1 oxygen atom). The specific phase of a substance depends on temperature and pressure - at higher temperature and lower pressure substances will exist as a gas, and at lower temperature and higher pressure substances will exist as a solid. Gas to Liquid: Water change from a gas (water vapor) to a liquid through the process of condensation. The gas cools and loses energy which forces the particles - hydrogen and oxygen in the case of water - to change state from a gas to a liquid. Liquid to Solid: When water as a liquid turns to water as a solid (ice) it goes through the process of freezing. The liquid cools below the freezing point and loses energy. The hydrogen and oxygen particles are forced to change state yet again, this time from a liquid to a solid. Solid to Gas: When water changes from a solid (ice) to a gas (water vapor) it goes through the process of sublimation. Liquid to Gas: When water changes from liquid water to water vapor (has) it goes through the process of evaporation. The liquid water gains enough energy to overcome all of the attracting forces that keep it in a liquid state so that it evaporates into a gas. Solid to Liquid: When water as a solid (ice) changes to li |
Which S S is a Cambridge College founded in 1596? | Sidney Sussex College - Cambridge Colleges Cambridge Colleges About Us Sidney Sussex College Sidney Sussex College (informally known in Cambridge as Sidney to the confusion of Australian tourists) was founded in 1596. It is named for its foundress Lady Frances Sidney, Countess of Sussex. Her family were prominent in the courts of the Tudor monarchs and she served as a Lady in Waiting to Elizabeth I. From inception the college was a firmly Puritan foundation. On her death bed Lady Frances bequeathed £5000 and some plate for the foundation of a new college in Cambridge: “some good and godlie moniment for the mainteynance of good learninge”. Oliver Cromwell was amongst the first students and the college was of importance during the English Civil War. Location The college is centrally located in Cambridge, very conveniently opposite Sainsbury’s. It is a small college and the grounds have changed little since 1596, however the buildings saw extensive re-working in the 1800’s. The student population is relatively small with around 350 undergraduates and 200 graduate students. Sidney tends to perform mid-table in both academia and sporting achievements. The unofficial Tompkins Table of undergraduate performance listed the college as 14th out of 29 in 2008, though traditionally Sidney’s students have excelled at History, Law and Engineering. The college tends to have strong women’s sport teams and perhaps due to a fondness of their bar always place highly in darts and pool. The bar is a point of pride for Sidneyites as it is one of the only student run bars in Cambridge and is reputed to be it’s cheapest. Since the students are only present during term time the bar has an unusual tradition of holding a “drink the bar dry” event on the last day of the licence for each term. Drinks start out at the usual prices but the prices decrease in inverse proportion to the remaining supply. Usually any remaining drinks are free for the last hour of the licence. Sidney Sussex students have always performed well in University Challenge, with winning teams in 1971, 1978 and 1979. The 1978 team went on to win the “Champion of Champions” reunion competition in 2002. Famous alumni Cromwell’s head is reputed to be buried under the college’s chapel, though only those who have served as Master to the college know it’s true location. Oliver Cromwell and Carol Vorderman are probably the college’s most famous alumni. However Sidney boasts many other successful students who not household names. The college has produced five Nobel prize winners (the fourth highest among Cambridge colleges) and was integral to efforts at Bletchley Park to break the Enigma Code. If we are allowed to venture into fiction then Sidney can also proudly claim to be the college of Sherlock Holmes! All considered Sidney is certainly worth a visit while you are in Cambridge. With an interesting history and beautiful grounds it would be a shame to miss this secluded college in the heart of the city. For more information about the college and their opening times please visit their website About Cambridge Colleges Welcome to Cambridge Colleges. This is an informational site about the constituent colleges that comprise Cambridge University. Please … Read more | Samuel Taylor Coleridge - Poet | Academy of American Poets Academy of American Poets The Academy of American Poets is the largest membership-based nonprofit organization fostering an appreciation for contemporary poetry and supporting American poets. For over three generations, the Academy has connected millions of people to great poetry through programs such as National Poetry Month, the largest literary celebration in the world; Poets.org, the Academy’s popular website; American Poets, a biannual literary journal; and an annual series of poetry readings and special events. Since its founding, the Academy has awarded more money to poets than any other organization. browse poems & poets read this poet's poems Samuel Taylor Coleridge, a leader of the British Romantic movement, was born on October 21, 1772, in Devonshire, England. His father, a vicar of a parish and master of a grammar school, married twice and had fourteen children. The youngest child in the family, Coleridge was a student at his father's school and an avid reader. After his father died in 1781, Coleridge attended Christ's Hospital School in London, where he met lifelong friend Charles Lamb. While in London, he also befriended a classmate named Tom Evans, who introduced Coleridge to his family. Coleridge fell in love with Tom's older sister, Mary. Coleridge's father had always wanted his son to be a clergyman, so when Coleridge entered Jesus College, University of Cambridge in 1791, he focused on a future in the Church of England. Coleridge's views, however, began to change over the course of his first year at Cambridge. He became a supporter of William Frend, a Fellow at the college whose Unitarian beliefs made him a controversial figure. While at Cambridge, Coleridge also accumulated a large debt, which his brothers eventually had to pay off. Financial problems continued to plague him throughout his life, and he constantly depended on the support of others. En route to Wales in June 1794, Coleridge met a student named Robert Southey. Striking an instant friendship, Coleridge postponed his trip for several weeks, and the men shared their philosophical ideas. Influenced by Plato's Republic, they constructed a vision of pantisocracy (equal government by all), which involved emigrating to the New World with ten other families to set up a commune on the banks of the Susquehanna River in Pennsylvania. Coleridge and Southey envisioned the men sharing the workload, a great library, philosophical discussions, and freedom of religious and political beliefs. After finally visiting Wales, Coleridge returned to England to find that Southey had become engaged to a woman named Edith Fricker. As marriage was an integral part of the plan for communal living in the New World, Coleridge decided to marry another Fricker daughter, Sarah. Coleridge wed in 1795, in spite of the fact that he still loved Mary Evans, who was engaged to another man. Coleridge's marriage was unhappy and he spent much of it apart from his wife. During that period, Coleridge and Southey collaborated on a play titled The Fall of Robespierre (1795). While the pantisocracy was still in the planning stages, Southey abandoned the project to pursue his legacy in law. Left without an alternative plan, Coleridge spent the next few years beginning his career as a writer. He never returned to Cambridge to finish his degree. In 1795 Coleridge befriended William Wordsworth , who greatly influenced Coleridge's verse. Coleridge, whose early work was celebratory and conventional, began writing in a more natural style. In his "conversation poems," such as "The Eolian Harp" and "This Lime-Tree Bower My Prison," Coleridge used his intimate friends and their experiences as subjects. The following year, Coleridge published his first volume of poetry, Poems on Various Subjects, and began the first of ten issues of a liberal political publication entitled The Watchman. From 1797 to 1798 he lived near Wordsworth and his sister, Dorothy, in Somersetshire. In 1798 the two men collaborated on a joint volume of poetry entitle |
What is the (full name of the) United Nations' agency for nuclear technology, abbreviated to IAEA? | Full Form of IAEA ? - FullForms : What does IAEA mean? International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) is an international organization that seeks to promote the peaceful use of nuclear energy, and to inhibit its use for any military purpose, including nuclear weapons. SHARE | Periodic Table of Elements: Los Alamos National Laboratory 7, 6, 5, 4, 3, 0 History Plutonium is the second transuranium element of the actinide series. Element 93 was discovered in 1940/41 by Glenn T. Seaborg , Edwin M. McMillan , J. W. Kennedy , and A. C. Wahl by deuteron bombardment of uranium-238 in the 60-inch cyclotron at the University of California, Berkeley Lab. They first synthesized neptunium-238 (half-life 2.1 days) which subsequently beta-decayed to form a new heavier element with atomic number 94 and atomic weight 238 (half-life 87.7 years). It was fitting that element 94 be named after the next planetoid, Pluto following the precedence that uranium was named after the planet Uranus and neptunium after the planet Neptune. Seaborg submitted a paper to the journal Physical Review in March 1941 documenting the discovery, but the paper was quickly withdrawn when it was found that an isotope of plutonium, Pu-239 could undergo nuclear fission making it useful in developing an atomic bomb. Pu-239 had a fission cross-section 50% greater than that of 235U, the best fissioning element known at that time. Seaborg was called away from Berkeley to lead the Plutonium Production Lab or "Met Lab" at the University of Chicago. The Met Lab was to produce useful quantities of plutonium as part of the secret Manhattan Project during World War II to develop an atomic bomb. On August 18, 1942, a trace quantity of plutonium was isolated and measured at the Met Lab for the first time. About 50 micrograms of Pu-239 combined with uranium and fission products was produced and only about 1 microgram was isolated. This was enough material for chemists to determine the new element's atomic weight. In November 1943 a few milligrams of PuF3 was reduced to create the first sample of plutonium metal. Enough plutonium was produced to make it the first man-made element to be visible to the unaided eye. The nuclear properties of plutonium-239 were also being studied and researchers found that when hit with a neutron it fissions by releasing energy and more neutrons. These neutrons can hit neighboring atoms of Pu-239 and so on, in an exponentially fast chain-reaction, releasing a tremendous amount of energy. This energy could result in an explosion large enough to destroy a city or fuel a nuclear reactor. During WW II the three primary research and production sites of the Manhattan Project were the Plutonium Production Facility at what is now the Hanford Site , Washington, the Uranium Enrichment facilities at Oak Ridge, Tennessee , and the weapons research and design laboratory, now known as Los Alamos National Laboratory . In 1943, the first production reactor that made Pu-239 was the X-10 Graphite Reactor built at a facility in Oak Ridge, Tennessee that later became the Oak Ridge National Laboratory. The Manhattan Project produced the plutonium for the "Trinity Test" conducted in New Mexico by Los Alamos Laboratory Director Robert Oppenheimer and Army General Leslie Groves. The world’s first atomic bomb ("The Gadget") was exploded near Socorro, New Mexico on July 16, 1945, resulting in an explosion with an energy equivalent of approximately 20,000 tons of TNT . The first atomic bomb used in war had a uranium core and was dropped on Hiroshima, Japan on August 6, 1945. The second atomic bomb used had a plutonium core and was nicknamed " Fat Man " because of its round shape. It was used to destroy Nagasaki, Japan in August 9, 1945, which put an end to WW II. Publication of the discovery and the naming of the new element plutonium was delayed until a year after the end of World War II . Seaborg originally considered the name "plutium", but later thought that it did not sound as good as "plutonium." Later, during the Cold-War era, large stockpiles of weapons-grade plutonium were built up by both the Soviet Union and the United States. Each year about 20 tons of plutonium is still produced as a by-product of the nuclear power industry. As of 2007 it was estimated that the plutonium stockpile was about 500 tons, world-wide. Since the end of the Col |
Who designed the Team GB uniforms for the 2012 Olympic Games? | London 2012 Olympics uniforms to be made from recycled materials | Metro News London 2012 Olympics uniforms to be made from recycled materials Kavi Shah Monday 30 May 2011 12:08 pm Uniforms for volunteers, torchbearers and staff at the London 2012 Olympic Village will be made from recycled materials – while designer Stella McCartney will produce the Team GB athletes gear. Designer: Triple jumper Phillips Idowu wears the Adidas Team GB range designed by Stella McCartney while staff and volunteers will be kitted out in recycled material uniforms (Picture: PA) Sports giant and sponsor for the London 2012 sportswear, Adidas, hopes that using the recycled content will make it the Games ‘sustainable’. Buttons, polyester and cotton for clothing will be from recycled materials, and there are plans for a special shoe to be made too. Adidas also plans on making drinking bottles, which it claims will be the first 100% recycled bottle in the world. Chief executive Herbert Hainer said: ‘Every product within the volunteer staff and the torch relay and within the village will have recycled material.’ German sportswear maker Adidas is also hoping that the team GB uniform, which will be designed by Stella McCartney, will become a must-have item for Olympics goers. Athlete Holly Avil wears Stella McCartney’s team GB uniform. Adidas hopes that this will be snapped up as the must-have item of the London 2012 Games (Picture: PA) Miss McCartney, daughter of former Beatle Sir Paul, is creative director of the Adidas Team GB ranges, and will oversee the design of the athletes’ kit and fan clothing. Mr Hainer thinks it will do well. He said: ‘I have seen the prototypes already and I think what she is designing is truly phenomenal.’ The sports firm is investing £100m into the Olympic Games in London next year, and hopes the merchandise will generate £100m of sales, and will help it steal market leadership from rival Nike. Mr Hainer added: ‘We want to achieve market leadership in the UK by 2015 at the latest. The Olympics is definitely a pillar for that.’Adidas is kitting out the host nation’s athletes with gear designed by Stella McCartney and also making the official London 2012 sports apparel merchandise for sale in the UK, which will not feature the group’s three-stripes logo. As official sportswear partner, Adidas will also provide clothing for the athletes to wear in the Olympic village and for volunteers. More | BBC SPORT | Olympics 2004 | Athletics | Holmes' place in history Holmes' place in history Profile: Kelly Holmes Kelly Holmes' double gold in the 800m and 1500m has been hailed as one of the greatest achievements in Olympic history. Holmes set a new British record and ended up as the only Team GB athlete to claim individual track and field gold. But she did more than merely save her under-performing team-mates' blushes and more than simply fulfil a personal Olympic dream. In doing the 800m-1500m double, the 34-year-old from Tonbridge achieved a rare Olympic feat. Olympic middle-distance great Sebastian Coe, who was Holmes' idol growing up, described her achievement as "phenomenal". Lord Coe, who himself won 1500m Olympic gold but was unable to clinch the double, said: "A lot of people have tried it, few people have done it. In historic terms and athletic terms, what Kelly did was supreme." Another former British runner convinced of the magnitude of Holmes' accomplishment is former Olympic 10,000m bronze medallist Brendan Foster. Holmes claims double gold The BBC pundit's emotional commentary as Holmes sank to her knees after clinching victory in the 1500m left viewers in no doubt as to how high he ranked her achievement. "Britain's first ever gold medal in the Olympic Games was in the 1500m and now (this is) our most glorious moment in athletics history as far as I can see," he said. "She is the double Olympic champion - we've never had one like you before. The last British athlete that came close to it was Sebastian Coe and he ended up as Lord Coe. Surely we going to call her Dame Kelly Holmes after that performance." To compare Holmes' gold-winning achievements over six days with Sir Steve Redgrave's five-gold rowing haul amassed over 20 years is to attempt the impossible. GB OLYMPIC GREATS Five Olympic golds at successive Games Sebastian Coe Only man to win successive gold medals in the 1500m Daley Thompson First athlete for 32 years to successfully defend the decathlon title. Mary Rand First GB woman to win an Olympic athletics title; won gold, silver and bronze in three different events at 1964 Olympics Harold Abrahams But the statistics show the enormity of Holmes' achievement: Only two other women have achieved the 800m-1500m double in the history of the Olympic Games. Just three other athletes of any nationality have done the 800m-1500m double in modern times - New Zealand's Peter Snell in 1964, Tatyana Kazankina of the Soviet Union in 1976 and Svetlana Masterkova of Russia in 1996. A mere six other British female track and field athletes have won Olympic gold - none had won more than one. Only six other British competitors have won two or more golds at the same Olympics - and only one since 1920. Holmes is the first Briton to win both Olympic middle distance events for 84 years, when Albert Hill won both in Antwerp in 1920. Holmes came into the Athens Olympics rated a 100-1 outsider by bookmakers to do the 800m-1500m. After her victory in the 800m, an open-top bus parade around her home town of Tonbridge was planned - now that looks likely to be scaled up into a national party. Not only did Holmes make a mockery of the odds, she now finds herself odds-on for a host of other things - from winning the BBC Sports Personality of the Year to getting a gong in the New Year's Honours list. Her life will be changed with monumental fame and lucrative financial opportunities there for the grasping. But what will surely be most precious to her is the place that her Athens performances have earned her in the pantheon of Olympic greats. |
"Who sang ""Happy Birthday, Mr. President""?" | Marilyn Monroe's 'happy birthday Mr President': Secret behind her memorable moment | Daily Mail Online Dazzling: Monroe breathlessly sings Happy Birthday to JFK in 1962 - and the reason for her performance has now been revealed for the first time It is among the most famous and suggestive songs ever sung in public. But now it appears that Marilyn Monroe’s sexy rendition of ‘Happy Birthday Mr President’ had a more mundane reason why it was so provocative - she was out of breath. The film icon apparently got lost while heading toward the stage at Madison Square Garden in New York in 1962 to sing for John F Kennedy. As she ran around trying to find the right door she ran out of breath - so was unable to sing properly - as she got to the stage so late. Instead Monroe’s version of ‘Happy Birthday’ came across as rather more sensual than she may have intended, earning it an unintended place in history. Interest in the actress has been reinvigorated by the film ‘My week with Marilyn’, starring Michelle Williams, which is due out in the UK today. But the surprising disclosure was made by American actress Joan Copeland, 89, who was there on the night. Miss Copeland, the younger sister of playwright Arthur Miller, Monroe’s former husband, said that the actress was so late to go on stage that night that she missed her cue. Watching her ‘running around trying to find a door’, she noticed that Monroe was out of breath and anxious. Rat Pack singer Peter Lawford announced her entrance but when she did not emerge he joked that she was the ‘late Marilyn Monroe’. Upon finally coming on stage, Monroe stunned the audience with her backless flesh coloured gown with 2,500 rhinestones sewn into it. Scroll down for video Icon: Michelle Williams, left, is starring in a new film about Monroe, which is due out in cinemas today The Jean Louis dress was apparently so tight that it had to be sewn on to her naked body - yet it was the rendition of the song which caused all the attention. RELATED ARTICLES Share this article Share Her performance was given an extra charge because of rumours of an affair between herself and Kennedy, which have been picked over by fans of both ever since. When Monroe had finished singing Kennedy came on stage and, in reference to the highly suggestive performance, said: ‘I can now retire from politics after having had Happy Birthday sung to me in such a sweet, wholesome way’. Chat: Monroe, wearing her famous dress, speaks with John F Kennedy following the rendition of Happy Birthday The event, which was not attended by the President’s wife Jackie Kennedy, took place on May 19 1962 to mark his 45th birthday, which fell ten days later. The following November he was was gunned down by Lee Harvey Oswald. The dress worn by Monroe, who died in 1962 at the age of 36, has since become as famous as the song itself. In 1999 it went up for auction in New York and sold for $1.26 million, a record for a gown worn by her at the time. | My Barbados National Symbols National Symbols of Barbados page 1 Barbados National Coat of Arms The grant of arms conveyed by royal warrant was presented by Her Majesty the Queen to the President of the Senate of the island on February 14, 1966 on the occasion of the Royal Visit to Barbados. Prior to this grant of Arms the only other heraldic device was the seal of the colony. It represented the British Sovereign in a shell chariot, drawn by two sea horses through foaming waves. The Golden Shield of the Arms carries two Pride of Barbados flowers (the National Flower) and the Bearded Fig Tree (ficus Citrifolia) which was common on the island at the time of its settlement. On either side of the shield are the supporters-on the right is a dolphin symbolic of the fishing industry and on the left is a Pelican, after Pelican Island, a small outcrop later incorporated into the Deep Water Harbour development. Above the shield is a helmet and mantling and on a wreath is the arm and hand of a Bajan holding two crossed pieces of sugar cane symbolic of the sugar industry. This is a saltire cross, the cross upon which Saint Andrew was crucified. Independence day in Barbados is celebrated on November 30, Saint Andrews Day. The Coat of Arms carries the motto "Pride and Industry." Barbados National Anthem And greater will our nation grow In strength and unity. The Composer Born in 1912, C. Van Roland Edwards started composing while at school as a pupil of St. Peter's Church Boy's School. Although he had no formal training he had been a member of the British Song society since 1933. Because of his partial blindness has was assisted in his work by his two daughters Nannette and Eullia. Mr. Edwards was know for his compositions "The St. Andrew Murder", "The Goodman song" and "The Federation song". He also composed "Welcome to Her Majesty the Queen Elizabeth II" which was sung in the presence of the Queen when she opened the St. Elizabeth School in St. Joseph during the official visit to the island in February, 1966. Mr. Edwards died on April 22, 1985 In 1967 the music of the National Anthem was re-arranged. This work was undertaken by Inspector Prince Cave of the Royal Barbados Police Band. He had earlier that year returned from a three year Band Masters course at the Royal Military School of Music, Kneller Hall. The Anthem was given a more sustained harmony while at the same time retaining the original tune. The Lyricist The Lyrics of the National Anthem of Barbados were written by Mr. Irving Burgie who was born in Brooklyn, New York, U.S.A. of a Barbadian mother and American father. Mr. Burgie whose stage name is Lord Burgess was born in 1926. He served in India and after his return to the U.S.A. he entered the University of Southern California and studied Music and performed in many cities of the U.S.A. Mr. Burgie has composed works for "Ballad for Bimshire" and "Island in the Sun", he has also written for a number of internationally famous Artistes. Among his works is "The West Indian Song Book". He is a Life Member of the NAACP. Mr. Burgie who is a frequent visitor to Barbados has instituted the Irving Burgie Literary Award for Barbadian school children. Barbados National Flower Poinciana pulcherrima LINNAEUS References to this flower were recorded as early as 1657. It is a shrub and is often pruned into a low hedge. If untrimmed it grows to a height of 10 to 15 feet. It is a member of the Legume family and can be found in other tropical countries. The Pride of Barbados blooms most of the year, the more common varieties are a fiery red and yellow although other |
'Lady Day' is a quarter day in the British calendar, buton which date of the year is 'Lady Day'? | Lady Day - definition of Lady Day in English | Oxford Dictionaries Definition of Lady Day in English: Lady Day 25 March (the feast of the Annunciation), a quarter day in England, Wales, and Ireland. Example sentences ‘The chairman of Shipston-on-Stour Board of Guardians submitted the estimate of expenditure from Lady Day to Michaelmas next.’ ‘He went on to explain that Good Friday this year fell on March 25, the Feast Of The Annunciation, also known as Lady Day.’ ‘But in 1689 - indeed, until early in the 18th century - the New Year did not begin until Lady Day, and that is March 24.’ ‘As Lady Day approaches - the traditional date for renewal of farm tenancies and rent reviews - the National Farmers' Union has made an appeal to landowners.’ ‘The Western medieval Christian calendar year begins with Lady Day, March 25th, the Annunciation, and that seems to underlie at least some of the imagery.’ ‘The magnificently decorated town created the ideal backdrop to the candlelight procession from St Mary's Parish Church through the town on Wednesday last to celebrate Lady Day.’ ‘The start of the financial year was forced to move ahead from Lady Day to 5th April, and then shifted one further day in 1800 (the first century year not to be a leap year).’ ‘In Britain there was an objection to paying tax in 1753 on the normal date, that is, Lady Day or 25 March, on the grounds that a full year had not elapsed.’ ‘According to today's Daily Telegraph (Fingers crossed Good Friday does not bring us bad luck), it used to be considered very unlucky for Good Friday to fall on March 25, Lady Day.’ Origin With reference to Our Lady, the Virgin Mary. Word of the Day | "Mr Balfour's poodle"? - UK Parliament "Mr Balfour's poodle"? Hereditary Peers removed "Mr Balfour's poodle"? From the moment the Liberals won a landslide victory at the 1906 general election a clash between the elected House of Commons and the unelected House of Lords became more likely. In the Commons the Prime Minister, Sir Henry Campbell-Bannerman, had 377 Members while the Conservatives had only 278; but in the Conservative-dominated Lords only 88 Members of the Lords out of 602 defined themselves as Liberals. With the new Government committed to a radical agenda of Irish home rule and social reform, it was likely the Upper House would seek to block certain pieces of legislation. The Liberal MP David Lloyd George mocked Members of the Lords as "Five hundred men, accidently chosen from among the ranks of the unemployed". When a Conservative backbencher defended the Lords as the "watchdog of the constitution", Lloyd George quipped that it was in fact "Mr Balfour's poodle" (Arthur Balfour was Conservative leader in the Commons). As the Parliament progressed the Lords was selective in which Bills it chose to block - for example the Education Bill of 1906 and the Licensing Bill of 1908 - while Campbell-Bannerman prepared plans for restricting the veto of Members of the Lords. 1909 Budget Matters reached a head in 1909 when the new prime minister Asquith and Lloyd George, the Chancellor, unveiled a radical Budget which proposed an increase in death, licensing and tobacco duties, a petrol tax, motor car licences and a differential rate of income tax on earned and unearned income. The most controversial provisions, however, were those for taxing large landowners, many of whom sat on the Conservative benches in the Commons and Lords. Following bitter exchanges the Budget passed its third reading in the Commons on 25 November. Five days later it was rejected by the Lords. Although Members of the Lords were entitled to amend Money Bills, defeating a Budget went against parliamentary precedent. Biographies |
What type of event is the London Marathon? | Marathon - Types of event - Race for Life - Cancer Research UK Marathon Set yourself a new challenge The Race for Life Marathon is the perfect challenge for women who have always wanted to try a long-distance running event but have been worried about how to start and not having any support. The Marathon may be 26.2 miles (or 42k) but it’s still Race for Life, which means we’ll be here every step of the way to support you in your training and fundraising. Our events are not competitive so you can take part however you want - whether you run, jog or walk parts of the course, it’s up to you. Entries are closed for 2016 but you can register your interest for next year's event and we will email you as soon as entries open. Why choose the Race for Life Marathon Some of the great benefits of choosing the Race for Life Marathon include: The ‘Run with Loved Ones’ section of the course. This provides the opportunity for friends and family to run a small section of the course with you to keep you going. Regular refuelling stations, featuring food, drink and expert advice to motivate and re-energise you when you need it. A season pass that provides free access to unlimited Race for Life 5k and 10k events (does not include Pretty Muddy® events) of your choice to help your training in the run-up to your marathon Heaps of training advice including training plans and training days with running experts to help you build up your long distance running and stay motivated. Chip timing to record your time and allow friends and family to keep track of where you are on the course. You'll be able to track your time and find your result here. Post-event massage How long does it take to complete the Marathon course? We will do everything we can to support you throughout your race. We want to get you to that finish line but for operational reasons we do have a time limit. For the Marathon route this will be 8 hours. This time limit accommodates someone who continually walks the course - however we don’t recommend this and everyone to be able to jog for at least significant portions of the route. Anyone who is unable to complete the course within 8 hours will be supported by our event staff to return safely to the main event area. Already entered the Race for Life Marathon? Once you’ve entered, we have lots of fantastic resources to help you get ready for your event. 1) Start fundraising Come along to one of our training days! Training days To support you with your training we’ll be holding two training days in London in the lead up to the event. The training days will be led by expert trainer Nick Anderson and will include sessions on nutrition, hydration and injury prevention tips. The day will also include a training run and the chance to meet other ladies taking on the challenge this September. Sign up to the Saturday 16 July training day Is there a minimum fundraising amount? While there is no compulsory amount you have to raise to take part, we do suggest a fundraising target of £500 for this event. Race for Life Half Marathon Not sure if you’re quite ready to take on the full marathon? Take a look at what our Race for Life Half Marathons offer. This year we have two fantastic locations: Lee Valley, near London, and - new for 2016 - Clumber Park in Nottinghamshire. | Regent's Park, London Regent's Park - royalparks.org.uk Part of London since the days of Henry VIII, Regent's Park is one of the largest green areas in the city and home to a variety of attractions. The park is bordered by grand 19th century buildings designed in the so-called Regency architecture. The Origins of the Park Queen Mary's Gardens The area that would later be known as London's Regent's Park was first appropriated in 1538 by King Henry VIII to be used as hunting grounds. Originally called Marylebone Park, it remained a "royal chase" until 1646 after which it was mainly used as farmland. In 1811, famed architect John Nash added his magic touch, at the request of the Prince Regent, and made the park into what it is today. With 166 hectares to design, Nash had huge plans for Regent's Park. Round in shape, the park would have a canal, lake, and fifty-six planned villas, though just eight were built and only two remain - Regent's Park St. John's Lodge and The Holme. Both the Zoological Society and the Royal Botanical Society took up residence in the park and it wasn't until 1835 that the general public was actually allowed to use the park, but only certain sections. More than a century later, the park marked another landmark with the creation of beautiful Queen Mary's Gardens. By that time, the entire park was open to all. Regent's Park Today Twenty-first century Regent's Park is a vibrant and lively place to be. The park features a number of sports facilities such as tennis courts and the 'Hub', a sports community pavilion. The centerpiece of the park is the London Zoo. Home to dozens of Jubilee Gate mammals, birds, invertebrates, reptiles, amphibians, and fish, visitors of all ages will love this excellent zoo, which is open year round. There's also an open air theatre, which boasts productions from Shakespeare to Rodgers and Hammerstein. The theater season stretches for fifteen weeks from early June to mid-September. An additional bandstand provide more musical entertainment. Boating Lake The park has also become an important site for wildlife, especially with the recent addition of a "wildlife-friendly" community garden, and flower aficionados will enjoy the colorful Queen Mary's Gardens, a rose garden named after the wife of king George V. Other gardens include the formal Avenue Gardens; the adjacent, more informal English Gardens and the St. John's Lodge Garden, which belongs to one of the villas in the park. The villa is private property, but part of the garden is open to visitors. The pretty lake in Regent's Park is open to rowboats and paddle boats, which may be rented at the boathouse. Cumberland Terrace In addition, there's another small theater situated near the lake. Regency Architecture The park is surrounded by stately buildings designed in the so-called Regency architecture, a style mostly implemented by John Nash for the projects which were part of the 'Metropolitan Improvements' of the Prince Regent. From 1821 until 1827 about ten terraces were built around Regent's Park, groups of grand buildings that contrasted with the rather functional brick buildings that were common at the time. The most beautiful terrace is Cumberland Terrace , a group of thirty-one buildings that thanks to its neo-classical architecture looks like a grand palace. |
The name of which city translates into English as ‘River of January’? | January River - definition of January River by The Free Dictionary January River - definition of January River by The Free Dictionary http://www.thefreedictionary.com/January+River Also found in: Thesaurus , Encyclopedia , Wikipedia . Rio de Ja·nei·ro (dā zhə-nâr′ō, dē, dĭ) Familiarly known as "Rio." A city of southeast Brazil on Guanabara Bay, an arm of the Atlantic Ocean. The city's name, Portuguese for "River of January," reflects the fact that the first European explorers to visit the bay, in January 1502, believed it was the mouth of a river. The city, founded in 1565, was the capital of Brazil from 1763 until 1960, when the government was transferred to Brasília. Rio de Janeiro Rio n 1. (Placename) a port in SE Brazil, on Guanabara Bay: the country's chief port and its capital from 1763 to 1960; backed by mountains, notably Sugar Loaf Mountain; founded by the French in 1555 and taken by the Portuguese in 1567. Pop: 11 469 000 (2005 est). 2. (Placename) a state of E Brazil. Capital: Rio de Janeiro. Pop: 14 724 475 (2002). Area: 42 911 sq km (16 568 sq miles) Ri•o de Ja•nei•ro (ˈri oʊ deɪ ʒəˈnɛər oʊ, dʒə-, di, də) n. 1. a state in SE Brazil. 13,316,455; 17,091 sq. mi. (44,268 sq. km). 2. the capital of this state, on Guanabara Bay: former capital of Brazil. 5,184,292. ThesaurusAntonymsRelated WordsSynonymsLegend: | Names of main Tintin characters in different languages | Tintinologist.org about Names of Main Tintin Characters in Different Languages Maintained by Tintinologist.org staff Irene Mar . Contributions from: Anirban Bhattacharjee, Finlay Chalmers, Baishampayan Ghose, Gorka, Ivana, Tintinologist.org staff Anders Karlsson , Başar Kocaoğlu, Chikahiro Masami, Mokhammad Misdianto, Amir Moradian, Ian Nguyen, Denis Paquet, Kirill Polsatchev, Sambeet, and Roman Zdz. Revised: 24 September 2013. Latest change: corrected entries under Czech and Slovakian - thanks to Ivana for advising the correct names. Corrected Tintin's name in Basque - thanks to Gorka for the correction. English Johnes Notes Bengali: In Bengali, Thomson and Thompson are referred to as “Manikjor” (twins) as a team; individually they are “Johnson” and “Ronson”. [AB] and [Sambeet] Farsi/Persian: When the Persian/Farsi Tintin books were re-printed, some character names got changed to conform to the English translations. While Tintin is still Tan-Tan, Milou is now Barfy (literally “snowy”), Douponte and Doupone are now Thomson and Thompson (pronounced in Persian the same as in English), and Professor Calculus is Calcooles (Persian transliteration of Calculus). [DP] Indonesian: Names of main Tintin characters in Indonesian albums published by Indira before April 2008: Tintin, Snowy, Haddock, Calculus, Thomson, Thompson. [MM] Slovakian: No official translation in Slovakian exists. According to reader Ivana: “We [Slovaks] have accepted the Czech translation, as we understand the language.” Turkish: In some Turkish translations, Milou’s name is Fındık, which roughly translates as nut. The name “Boncuk” (meaning “bead”) appears in translations from the 1980s and 1990s. Professor Tournesol’s name mostly appears as “Turnesol”, but “Turnösol” has also been used. [Başar Kocaoğlu] |
Who was Vice-President to US President Jimmy Carter? | James Carter | whitehouse.gov Air Force One James Carter Jimmy Carter served as the 39th President of the United States from 1977 to 1981. He was awarded the 2002 Nobel Peace Prize for work to find peaceful solutions to international conflicts, to advance democracy and human rights, and to promote economic and social development. Jimmy Carter aspired to make Government "competent and compassionate," responsive to the American people and their expectations. His achievements were notable, but in an era of rising energy costs, mounting inflation, and continuing tensions, it was impossible for his administration to meet these high expectations. Carter, who has rarely used his full name--James Earl Carter, Jr.--was born October 1, 1924, in Plains, Georgia. Peanut farming, talk of politics, and devotion to the Baptist faith were mainstays of his upbringing. Upon graduation in 1946 from the Naval Academy in Annapolis, Maryland, Carter married Rosalynn Smith. The Carters have three sons, John William (Jack), James Earl III (Chip), Donnel Jeffrey (Jeff), and a daughter, Amy Lynn. After seven years' service as a naval officer, Carter returned to Plains. In 1962 he entered state politics, and eight years later he was elected Governor of Georgia. Among the new young southern governors, he attracted attention by emphasizing ecology, efficiency in government, and the removal of racial barriers. Carter announced his candidacy for President in December 1974 and began a two-year campaign that gradually gained momentum. At the Democratic Convention, he was nominated on the first ballot. He chose Senator Walter F. Mondale of Minnesota as his running mate. Carter campaigned hard against President Gerald R. Ford, debating with him three times. Carter won by 297 electoral votes to 241 for Ford. Carter worked hard to combat the continuing economic woes of inflation and unemployment. By the end of his administration, he could claim an increase of nearly eight million jobs and a decrease in the budget deficit, measured in percentage of the gross national product. Unfortunately, inflation and interest rates were at near record highs, and efforts to reduce them caused a short recession. Carter could point to a number of achievements in domestic affairs. He dealt with the energy shortage by establishing a national energy policy and by decontrolling domestic petroleum prices to stimulate production. He prompted Government efficiency through civil service reform and proceeded with deregulation of the trucking and airline industries. He sought to improve the environment. His expansion of the national park system included protection of 103 million acres of Alaskan lands. To increase human and social services, he created the Department of Education, bolstered the Social Security system, and appointed record numbers of women, blacks, and Hispanics to Government jobs. In foreign affairs, Carter set his own style. His championing of human rights was coldly received by the Soviet Union and some other nations. In the Middle East, through the Camp David agreement of 1978, he helped bring amity between Egypt and Israel. He succeeded in obtaining ratification of the Panama Canal treaties. Building upon the work of predecessors, he established full diplomatic relations with the People's Republic of China and completed negotiation of the SALT II nuclear limitation treaty with the Soviet Union. There were serious setbacks, however. The Soviet invasion of Afghanistan caused the suspension of plans for ratification of the SALT II pact. The seizure as hostages of the U. S. embassy staff in Iran dominated the news during the last 14 months of the administration. The consequences of Iran's holding Americans captive, together with continuing inflation at home, contributed to Carter's defeat in 1980. Even then, he continued the difficult negotiations over the hostages. Iran finally released the 52 Americans the same day Carter left office. The Presidential biographies on WhiteHouse.gov are from “The Presidents of the United States of America,” by Frank Freidel and Hugh S | Warren G. Harding | whitehouse.gov Air Force One Warren G. Harding Warren G. Harding, an Ohio Republican, was the 29th President of the United States (1921-1923). Though his term in office was fraught with scandal, including Teapot Dome, Harding embraced technology and was sensitive to the plights of minorities and women. Before his nomination, Warren G. Harding declared, "America's present need is not heroics, but healing; not nostrums, but normalcy; not revolution, but restoration; not agitation, but adjustment; not surgery, but serenity; not the dramatic, but the dispassionate; not experiment, but equipoise; not submergence in internationality, but sustainment in triumphant nationality...." A Democratic leader, William Gibbs McAdoo, called Harding's speeches "an army of pompous phrases moving across the landscape in search of an idea." Their very murkiness was effective, since Harding's pronouncements remained unclear on the League of Nations, in contrast to the impassioned crusade of the Democratic candidates, Governor James M. Cox of Ohio and Franklin D. Roosevelt. Thirty-one distinguished Republicans had signed a manifesto assuring voters that a vote for Harding was a vote for the League. But Harding interpreted his election as a mandate to stay out of the League of Nations. Harding, born near Marion, Ohio, in 1865, became the publisher of a newspaper. He married a divorcee, Mrs. Florence Kling De Wolfe. He was a trustee of the Trinity Baptist Church, a director of almost every important business, and a leader in fraternal organizations and charitable enterprises. He organized the Citizen's Cornet Band, available for both Republican and Democratic rallies; "I played every instrument but the slide trombone and the E-flat cornet," he once remarked. Harding's undeviating Republicanism and vibrant speaking voice, plus his willingness to let the machine bosses set policies, led him far in Ohio politics. He served in the state Senate and as Lieutenant Governor, and unsuccessfully ran for Governor. He delivered the nominating address for President Taft at the 1912 Republican Convention. In 1914 he was elected to the Senate, which he found "a very pleasant place." An Ohio admirer, Harry Daugherty, began to promote Harding for the 1920 Republican nomination because, he later explained, "He looked like a President." Thus a group of Senators, taking control of the 1920 Republican Convention when the principal candidates deadlocked, turned to Harding. He won the Presidential election by an unprecedented landslide of 60 percent of the popular vote. Republicans in Congress easily got the President's signature on their bills. They eliminated wartime controls and slashed taxes, established a Federal budget system, restored the high protective tariff, and imposed tight limitations upon immigration. By 1923 the postwar depression seemed to be giving way to a new surge of prosperity, and newspapers hailed Harding as a wise statesman carrying out his campaign promise--"Less government in business and more business in government." Behind the facade, not all of Harding's Administration was so impressive. Word began to reach the President that some of his friends were using their official positions for their own enrichment. Alarmed, he complained, "My...friends...they're the ones that keep me walking the floors nights!" Looking wan and depressed, Harding journeyed westward in the summer of 1923, taking with him his upright Secretary of Commerce, Herbert Hoover. "If you knew of a great scandal in our administration," he asked Hoover, "would you for the good of the country and the party expose it publicly or would you bury it?" Hoover urged publishing it, but Harding feared the political repercussions. He did not live to find out how the public would react to the scandals of his administration. In August of 1923, he died in San Francisco of a heart attack. The Presidential biographies on WhiteHouse.gov are from “The Presidents of the United States of America,” by Frank Freidel and Hugh Sidey. Copyright 2006 by the White House Historical As |
Which Italian defender was voted the 2006 FIFA World Footballer of the Year? | Cannavaro wins Fifa world player of the year award | Football | The Guardian Cannavaro wins Fifa world player of the year award Ian Bass Monday 18 December 2006 19.01 EST First published on Monday 18 December 2006 19.01 EST Close This article is 10 years old Fabio Cannavaro has become the first defender to be named Fifa world player of the year after collecting the award at the annual gala ceremony in Zurich. The Real Madrid centre-half captained Italy to World Cup victory in June, beating France in the final. In November the 33-year-old also scooped the Ballon D'Or as European footballer of the year. A fantastic year could have been even better for Cannavaro after his Juventus side won the Italian Serie A title, only to be stripped of it and relegated to Serie B in the wake of the Italian match-fixing scandal. He received 498 votes from the panel of international coaches and captains. Retired France international Zinedine Zidane finished second with 454 while Barcelona's Brazilian forward Ronaldinho was third with 380. Cannavaro said: "It is unusual for a defender to be sitting alongside Ronaldinho and Zinedine Zidane, who do marvellous things all season, so I saw it as a victory just to be here. "I think I have been very lucky this year because we won the World Cup and perhaps this has been very helpful for me to make it here tonight. "The competition was scary, it was so strong. After winning the World Cup and the European footballer of the year award, I do not think I could ask for anything more." Cannavaro paid tribute to Zidane, who retired after headbutting Marco Materazzi during the World Cup final defeat. "When I came to Real everybody asked me what it means to wear the same shirt," said Cannavaro. "I can only say now what I said then: it is an honour to wear the same number as such a great player." Dedicating his win to Italian football after its turbulent year, Cannavaro added: "I'd like to dedicate this to Italian football overall. "Everyone knows the problems we had before the World Cup. It's time for Italian football to grow up and move on and look forward to the future." The Yashin award for the best goalkeeper of the World Cup was presented to Italy's Gianluigi Buffon. And Zidane picked up the consolation of Adidas golden ball award, presented to the outstanding player from the World Cup, while Germany's Miroslav Klose took home the Adidas golden shoe award as leading marksman, having scored five goals in this summer's tournament. | Best soccer player ever | Top 10 greatest football players in history Published on Jun 20, 2014 The history of football has seen many great players. But only a few are true legends. These are the top 10 footballers of all time. It is not an easy task to determine who the best soccer player of all time is. If someone from England is asked, he would quite likely choose Bobby Charlton. An Argentinian, on the other hand, can make the easy pick of Diego Maradona just as a Brazilian would for Pele. To make our top ten list as fair as possible, we ranked the players according to their skills, titles, and influence on the game. 10.) Franz Beckenbauer The German Franz Beckenbauer is a versatile player who started out as a midfielder. Twice named European Footballer of the Year, he appeared 103 times for West Germany and played in three FIFA World Cups. Years Active: 1964-1983 National team: Germany (103 caps, 14 goals) Clubs: Bayern Munich, New York Cosmos, Hamburger SV Franz Beckenbauer is a famous German footballer highly regarded both for his achievements and his influence on football. He is ranked as the greatest football defender of all time . Beckenbauer played sweeper, a soccer position he redefined into someone who can both stop the opposition’s attack and lead the team’s scoring. Elegant on the field, his technical skills and its influence on his teammates and the game earned him the nickname of Der Kaiser (The Emperor). Beckenbauer has one of the most impressive records in club and national levels. With Bayern Munich, the club where he spent most of his career, he won the European Champions Cup in 1974, 1975, and 1976. With the German national football team, he won the 1972 European Nations Championship and the 1974 World Cup, each time as captain. He also won the most prestigious individual award twice, the Ballon d’Or (Best European Footballer of the Year), in 1972 and 1976. After his playing career ended in 1983, he embarked into a successful career as manager, winning the 1990 World Cup with the German national team. In foreign media, the German national team is regularly described as (Die) Mannschaft (literally meaning the team). The nickname Die Adler (the eagles) or Deutsche Adler (German eagles) is also used as their nickname. Aside from the Brazilian Mario Zagallo, Beckenabauer is the only footballer who has won the World Cup both as a player and a coach. 9.) Michel Platini Michel Platini of France won the Ballon d'Or three times, in 1983, 1984 and 1985. Platini participated in the 1978, 1982 and 1986 World Cups and also holds the record for most goals (9) scored in European Championship final tournaments. Years Active: 1972-1987 National team: France (72 caps, 41 goals) Clubs: Nancy, Saint-Etienne, Juventus Michel Platini is a French football player who played as an attacking midfielder during his career. Reputed as one of the best free kick specialists in history, Platini is the principal architect of the successes of the French soccer squad and Juventus in the eighties. Platini was a playmaker with a great vision of the game and an innate instinct for goal-scoring. His incredible football technique and his aptitude to be a leader earned him the nickname of Le Roi (The King, in French) Platini is the winner of, among other titles, the 1985 European Cup with Juventus and the 1984 Euro Cup with France. During the European Football Championship of 1984, he scored 9 goals in 5 matches, making him the tournament’s top scorer of all time—a record which still stands today. Among his numerous individual awards is the Ballon d’Or, which he won three consecutive times, from 1983 to 1985. A year after retiring in 1987, he became the coach of France’s national team. He ended his career as manager for France in 1992, when the team was eliminated in the first round of the 1992 European Championship. In 2007, he won the UEFA presidency, a position he holds until now. 8.) Eusebio da Silva Ferreira Eusebio of Portugal is considered S.L. Benfica's and the Portugal national team's most renowned player and one of the first worl |
Which instrument did Charlie 'Bird' Parker play? | The Official Site of Charlie "Yardbird" Parker - Biography The only child of Charles and Addie Parker, Charlie Parker was one of the most important and influential saxophonists and jazz players of the 1940�s. When Parker was still a child, his family moved to Kansas City, Missouri, where jazz, blues and gospel music were flourishing. His first contact with music came from school, where he played baritone horn with the school�s band. When he was 15, he showed a great interest in music and a love for the alto saxophone. Soon, Parker was playing with local bands until 1935, when he left school to pursue a music career. From 1935 to 1939, Parker worked in Kansas City with several local jazz and blues bands from which he developed his art. In 1939, Parker visited New York for the first time, and he stayed for nearly a year working as a professional musician and often participating in jam sessions. The New York atmosphere greatly influenced Parker's musical style. In 1938, Parker joined the band of pianist Jay McShann, with whom he toured around Southwest Chicago and New York. A year later, Parker traveled to Chicago and was a regular performer at a club on 55th street. Parker soon moved to New York. He washed dishes at a local food place where he met guitarist Biddy Fleet, the man who taught him about instrumental harmony. Shortly afterwards, Parker returned to Kansas City to attend his father�s funeral. Once there, he joined Harlan Leonard�s Rockets and stayed for five months. In 1939, Yardbird rejoined McShann and was placed in charge of the reed section. Then, in 1940, Parker made his first recording with the McShann orchestra. During the four years that Parker stayed with McShann's band, he got the opportunity to perform solo in several of their recordings, such as Hootie Blues, Sepian Bounce, and the 1941 hit Confessing the Blues. In 1942, while on tour with McShann, Parker performed in jam sessions at Monroe�s and Minton�s Playhouse in Harlem. There he caught the attention of up-and-coming jazz artists like Dizzy Gillespie and Thelonious Monk. Later that year, Parker broke with McShann and joined Earl Hines for eight months. The year 1945 was extremely important for Parker. During that time he led his own group in New York and also worked with Gillespie in several ensembles. In December, Parker and Gillespie took their music to Hollywood on a six-week nightclub tour. Parker continued to perform in Los Angeles until June 1946, when he suffered a nervous breakdown and was confined at a state hospital. After his release in January 1947, Parker returned to New York and formed a quintet that performed some of his most famous tunes. From 1947 to 1951, Parker worked in a number of nightclubs, radio studios, and other venues performing solo or with the accompaniment of other musicians. During this time, he visited Europe where he was cheered by devoted fans and did numerous recordings. March 5, 1955, was Parker�s last public engagement at Birdland, a nightclub in New York that was named in his honor. He died a week later in a friend�s apartment. Charles "Yardbird" Parker was an amazing saxophonist who gained wide recognition for his brilliant solos and innovative improvisations. He was, without a doubt, one of the most influential and talented musicians in jazz history. | The Dark Side Of Colonel Parker - An EIN Spotlight 'The Dark Side Of Colonel Parker' - An EIN Spotlight by Piers Beagley Although comedian Nipsy Russell stated that "Every entertainer should go to bed at night and pray he finds a Colonel Tom Parker under his bed when he wakes up in the morning" - is that really the truth? It is a fact that after Elvis' death an official investigation found that "both Colonel Parker and RCA acted in collusion against Presley's best interests. Colonel Parker was guilty of self-dealing and overreaching and had violated his duty to both Elvis and to the estate." In this in-depth Spotlight EIN takes a look at the darker side of Colonel Tom Parker - and includes plenty of insights from Elvis’ colleagues and friends. EIN Reader's Feedback added below - Updated August 2011 June 26th 2009 is a special date that commemorates four unique events of the Elvis World. 1. The 100th birthday of Colonel Parker. 2. The 32nd Anniversary of Elvis' final concert in Indianapolis. 3. The 30th Anniversary of the death of Elvis' father, Vernon Presley. 4. The 30th Anniversary of the revelation to Elvis’ estate that Colonel Parker was still fleecing his client. "Every entertainer should go to bed at night and pray he finds a Colonel Tom Parker under his bed when he wakes up in the morning" stated comedian Nipsy Russell when he opened for an Elvis Presley Show. But is that really the truth? In a recent issue of the Essential Elvis magazine The Colonel's widow, Loanna Parker is understandably very positive about her previous husband. She said, "The Colonel never once wavered from his commitment to do the best job he could for Elvis. So much has been written in a negative light about how the Colonel did this or did that to negatively impact Elvis in some way, and I can tell you that during the entire time I saw them together from 1969 until Elvis died in 1977 I never once saw a situation where the Colonel didn't do what was in the best interest of Elvis. There was never one time that Elvis was `forced or coerced' to do anything he didn't want to do. Every project that came along the Colonel made sure that Elvis approved of and signed off on it. You have to understand, the Colonel knew the business side and Elvis knew the creative side and they allowed each other to do their own thing. No one ever told Elvis what to do. Their relationship was very complex." In a recent DeAgostini Elvis magazine there was another article about The Colonel which mainly praised the glory of his early management suggesting that it only went downhill in the final few years. While there is no doubt that Elvis and The Colonel's story is extremely complex, in this article EIN takes a look at the darker side of Colonel Tom Parker and includs plenty of comments from Elvis’ colleagues. THE COLONEL The world knew him as Colonel Tom Parker, one of the most successful managers the entertainment business has ever seen. He claimed that he was a US citizen born in Huntington, West Virginia who had been orphaned young and had a colourful carnival youth. In reality however he was Andreas Cornelis van Kuijk from Breda in Holland, not a real Colonel and also an illegal immigrant. While Parker did enrol in the US army he was also listed as a deserter and spent sometime in solitary confinement as a punishment. This in turn ended for him with a few months in a Mental Institution suffering from psychosis. After his army discharge Parker began work in various carny jobs, before finally hitting the big-time with a 25% contract deal for managing up-and-coming Country star Eddy Arnold. It was in 1948 that Parker pulled off one of his most inspired "snow-jobs" when he persuaded Jimmie Davis, former country-singer turned Governor of Louisiana, to grant him the honorary title of "Colonel". With this the fake Americanisation of Dries van Kuijk was complete. PIONEERING EARLY MANAGEMENT Admirers of The Colonel's style point to the legendary US TV shows in 1956 and '57 as shining examples of the perfect manager at work. It was indeed truly ground-breaking media work |
Which race was first held in 1903 under the sponsorship of the magazine L'Auto? | Cycle Racing Travel Insurance - JS Insurance Travel Insurance > Sports & Activities > Cycle Racing Travel Insurance Cycle Racing Travel Insurance Cycle Racing is widely considered one of the most dangerous form of Cycling due to the lack of protection in crashes with motor vehicles and the vulnerability to weather conditions. Safety equipment, such as cycling helmets, is designed to lessen the damage of impact collisions. First mostly popular in Western Europe, Cycle Racing has now gained popularity all over the world. There are several professional races held on an annual basis in numerous countries. Cycle Racing Travel Insurance also covers Amateur Competitions. 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Patellofemoral pain may happen due to frequent contact and rubbing of the kneecap on the thigh bone or when the kneecap is misaligned due to the repetitive motion of pedalling. Osteoarthritis of the knee is also common amongst cyclists; osteoarthritis is a degenerative disease that results in gradual wear and tear of the joint cartilage, symptoms of Osteoarthritis include: Swelling, pain and a decrease in the range of motion. To avoid knee injuries, it is essential to have a proper racing saddle (which is narrow and rather hard) that is set up at the correct height. Neck and back pain is usually caused by staying in one riding position for too long and factors such as poor posture and incorrect body positioning whilst riding. If the bike frame is too long or your handlebars are too low the rider tends to hunch over which causes increased strain on the neck and back. Saddle sores are an unavoidable nuisance while training for races and participating in races. They are causes by the repeatedly rubbing off the skin against the saddle, which cause abrasions and cuts. This is generally treated with ointments and pastes. Injuries that are caused by accidents, crashes and collisions at high speed may include: Broken bones Dislocated joints Cycle Racing Equipment A proper custom-made race bike is essential if you want to participate in cycle races and reduce the risk of injuries. When Training and Racing, a helmet can save your life. Additional equipment and clothing includes cycling shoes, jerseys and gloves. Popular Cycle Racing Events L'Etape du Tour: L'Etape du Tour is an organised amateur cycling race that takes place in July each year, usually held over mountainous roads in either the Pyrenees or French Alps. It attracts around 8,500 participants from all over the world and the event takes place on roads that are closed to the public/other traffic. Tour de France: The Tour de France is an annual multiple stage professional bicycle race that was first organised in 1903 to promote and increase sales for the magazine LAuto and is currently the worlds biggest annual sporting event. The Tour de France is held in France in July of each year, while also passing through nearby countries. The tour lasts for 3 weeks and finishes in Paris. Over the years, as the race has gained popularity participation has extended from a predominantly French field to competitors taking part from all over the world. Giro d'Italia: Giro d'Italia, which translates to Tour of Italy, is a professional cycle race that has been held annually since it first began in | London Weather - From Year 1900 From Year 1900 2001 A wet and thundery year. In the year that terrorism hit the USA with attacks that included the destruction of the 'Twin Towers' in New York, the UK New Labour party won its second successive General Election, and apple started marketing the iPod. In the world of music, Atomic Kitten and Kylie Minogue each spent 4 weeks at number One in the UK charts. 2002 Very wet; mild winter months In the year that the Euro took over from the Peseta as the Spanish currency, Queen Elizabeth, the Queen Mother died aged 101, and Switzerland joined the United Nations. In the music world, the charts were dominated by Enrique Inglesias (the son of 1981 hit-parader Julio Inglesias) with 'Hero'; and the late Elvis Presley who had his 18th hit with 'A little less conversation.' 2003 Dry and mild with a warm extended summer In the year of the American led invasion of Iraq, the last of the original style Volkswagon Beetles were manufactured in Mexico, and the Concorde aircraft made its final commercial flight. In the music world, Black Eyed Peas with 'Where is the Love' was the biggest selling band during 2003. The Los Angeles 'Rappers' were number 1 in the charts for 6 weeks during the autumn. 2004 An average year but a wet August In the year that 10 new countries join the EU, including Malta and Cyprus, the Crown Prince of Denmark married an Australian, and Michael Schumacher becomes the most successful Formula One driver of all time after winning his 7th title. The Christmas Holiday was marred by the tsunami which killed over 200,000 people in countries bordering the Indian Ocean. In the music world the death was announced of DJ John Peel. 2005 Dry and sunny. Warm early Autumn In the year that Pope John Paul the Second died, Prince Charles married Camilla Parker Bowles and New Labour were voted in by the UK electorate to govern the country for a third term. In the music world, Tony Christie re-released his 1971 hit 'Is this the way to Amarillo' and topped the British charts for 7 weeks. 2006 Rather Warm. A Wet Autumn after an Extremely Warm July In the year that the former Yugoslav President, Slobodan Milosevic died in prison at The Hague, Montenegro gained independence from Serbia, the former President of Iraq, Saddam Hussein, was executed in Baghdad, Queen Elizabeth celebrated her 80th birthday; and childhood obesity was forecast to double in 4 years. In the world of music, Gnarls Barkley was top of the charts for 9 weeks with 'Crazy'. 2007 Mild. Wet late Winter and a Warm Spring. In the year that Nicolas Sarkozy was elected French President, the tea clipper vessel, Cutty Sark, was badly damaged by fire in Greenwich, London; and Gordon Brown succeeded Tony Blair as leader of the governing Labour Party in Britain. In the world of music, Rihanna, with Umbrella, spent 10 weeks topping the UK charts, but the best selling single was Bleeding Love by Leona Lewis which topped the hit parade for 7 weeks. 2008 Rather mild. A wet Spring In the year that Fidel Castro, the President of Cuba, resigned and was replaced by his brother Raul; Barack Obama was elected 44th President of the United States; and after 41 years at sea, the passenger liner QE2 embarked on its last voyage. In the world of music: the best-selling single was Hallelujah by Alexandra Burke, and Madonna had her 13th number one hit. From Year 1900 1902 Cool and Dull. Poor Summer. In the year that over 30,000 people died when Mount Pelee (Martinique) erupted; Cuba gained independence from the United States, although Guantanamo Bay Naval Base continued to be leased to the US, and Edward the Seventh was crowned king in the UK. 1905 Rather Cool and Dry. Cold Late Summer and Autumn In the year that Prince Carl of Denmark was elected King of Norway, the Treaty of Portsmouth was signed, thus ending the war between Russia and Japan, and in Dublin, Republican Arthur Griffith founded Sinn Fein whose aim was to attain a united Ireland. 1906 Rather Sunny. A Cold and Dry Spring. A Good Late Summer. In the year that the Rolls Royce car company was |
"What product once featured a much-loathed ""assistant"" named Clippy?" | DailyTech - Microsoft's "Clippy" Makes A Comeback... Sort Of (Source: Getty Images) Clippy appears in its own game, which aims to help users navigate Microsoft Office The annoying -- I mean, animated -- paper clip that used to appear in Microsoft Office as an assistant in the late 90's to early 2000's is making a comeback after countless customers and even Microsoft employees contributed to its demise. The Office Assistant was a tool that helped Microsoft Office users navigate the associated software by way of an animated character. In the English Windows version, the default character was a paperclip named Clippit, or Clippy for short. Clippy was designed by Kevan J. Atteberry, and was initially featured in Office 97. As users worked in Microsoft Office programs like Word and Excel, Clippy would randomly pop out of the corner making eerily cheerful and obvious statements, and then offering its help. For instance, a user would type the word "Dear" in Microsoft Word, and Clippy would say, "It looks like you're writing a letter. Would you like help?" This did not go over well with many Microsoft users, and even Microsoft employees. Clippy was described as an annoying feature that hindered rather than helped document development. Smithsonian even named Clippy "one of the worst software design blunders in the annals of computing." As a result of such criticism, Bill Gates retired Clippy as a default feature in 2001. Microsoft employees even made an ad campaign saying they put him out of work. By 2007, Clippy was eliminated from Microsoft Office entirely. Now, Clippy dares to show its face around Microsoft Office again in a new game. The game is called "Ribbon Hero 2: Clippy's Second Chance," and it is designed to help users learn how to navigate Microsoft Office. The good news is that Clippy is sticking exclusively to the game, and will not appear out of the corner of Microsoft Office programs. "Yes, we turned Office into a game!" said Microsoft in its description of the new game. "If you're going to spend time immersed in the inner workings of Office, by golly it should be fun. In Ribbon Hero 2, you'll hop on board Clippy's stolen time machine and explore different time periods. With each time period, you get to explore a new game board with challenges you must complete to get to the next level." Criticism is already beginning to circulate, but not so much about the game itself. Rather, Microsoft's language in describing the new game has drawn such attention. "Here is a question I wish I could answer," said James Fallows from The Atlantic . "Is this Microsoft tone genuinely corny-earnest, reflecting the kind of middle school pep rally sensibility that you can only imagine Apple hipsters sneering and snickering at (making you want to punch the hipsters) and Google engineers looking at in amazement? Or is it triple-backflip hipsterism itself, an Onionesque by-golly mockery of corniness? I suppose this is one of the enduring mysteries of life." "Ribbon Hero 2: Clippy's Second Chance" can be downloaded for free here . "Intel is investing heavily (think gazillions of dollars and bazillions of engineering man hours) in resources to create an Intel host controllers spec in order to speed time to market of the USB 3.0 technology." -- Intel blogger Nick Knupffer Related Articles | Year in Context 1860 17 03 1860 Japanese Embassy arrives aboard the "Candinmarruh" <sic> 24 03 1860 The square-rigged Clipper "Andrew Jackson" arrives in San Fransico from New York in 89 days "clipping" days off average time, and setting the record. Time was money, and the clipper ships were built for speed. 03 04 1860 Pony Express was initiated 14 04 1860 1st Pony Express rider arrives in SF from St. Joseph, Missouri 01 05 1860 1st school for the deaf founded 18 05 1860 The Republican Party nominated Abraham Lincoln for President 23 06 1860 U.S. Secret Service was formed 07 07 1860 Gustave Mahler, the composer, was born in Bohemia 07 09 1860 Grandma Moses, American Primitive painter, was born 06 11 1860 Abraham Lincoln elected president 20 12 1860 South Carolina becomes first state to secede from Union 1861 ?? ?? 1861 Ohioan Generals Grant, Sherman and Sheridan ride off to war 09 01 1861 Mississippi secedes from the union 15 01 1861 Steam elevator patented by Elisha Otis, forming base for his elevator company 17 01 1861 Flush toilet was patented by Mr. Thomas Crapper (Honest 21 01 1861 Jefferson Davis and four other Southern Senators resign from the Senate 29 01 1861 Kansas becomes the 34th state 04 02 1861 Jefferson Davis elected President of the Confederate States of America 08 02 1861 Confederate States adopt Provisional Constitution 15 02 1861 Fort Point completed & garrisoned (but has never fired its cannon in anger) 18 02 1861 Jefferson Davis was sworn in as the first president of the Confederate States of America 28 02 1861 The Territory of Colorado was organized 02 03 1861 Congress creates the Territory of Nevada 19 03 1861 Second Maori War ends in New Zealand 12 04 1861 Civil War begins at Fort Sumter, Charleston, SC 12 04 1861 Confederate troops fire first shots of Civil War at Ft Sumter 03 07 1861 Pony Express arrives in SF with overland letters from New York 16 07 1861 1st major battle of the Civil War -- Bull Run 17 07 1861 the first U.S. paper money was printed 27 07 1861 General George McClellan was placed in charge of the Army of the Potomac 31 07 1861 First storm warnings are published by British Meteorological department 03 08 1861 US Navy's first aircraft carrier launches hot air balloon 05 08 1861 The first income tax of 3% of all income over $800 26 10 1861 Transcontinental telegraph service inaugurated in US (end of Pony Express) 01 11 1861 General George B. McClellan was made general in chief of the Union armies 12 11 1861 U.S. first exports oil to Europe 14 12 1861 Prince Albert, husband of Queen Victoria, died of Typhoid 1862 ?? ?? 1862 Ohioans LTC R. B. Hayes and Sgt Wm. McKinley saw action at Antietam 30 01 1862 US Navy's 1st ironclad warship, the "Monitor", launched 16 02 1862 14000 Confederate soldiers surrender at Fort Donelson, Tennessee to General Grant earning him the nickname "Unconditional Surrender Grant" 08 03 1862 Duel between Merrimac and Monitor; CSS Merrimac withdrew 08 03 1862 Ned Gordon, last American pirate, was hanged 09 03 1862 The Monitor and the Merrimack do battle at Hampton Roads 11 03 1862 General McClellan was relieved of command 06 04 1862 Battle of Shiloh 07 04 1862 General Ulysses S. Grant's Union forces win the battle of Shiloh, Tennessee 21 04 1862 Congress establishes US Mint in Denver, Colorado 19 05 1862 the Homestead Act becomes law 20 05 1862 The Homestead Act, contributes to development in ND, SD, and OK 12 07 1862 The United States Congress authorizes the Medal of Honor 30 08 1862 Union forces were defeated by the Confederates at the Second Battle of Bull Run 17 09 1862 Battle of Antietam 06 11 1862 Direct Telegraphic link between New York and San Francisco established 13 12 1862 The battle of Fredricksburg was won by the Confederacy 1863 10 01 1863 1st underground railway opens in London 10 02 1863 Tom Thumb and Mercy Lavinia Warren, famous midget couple, wed 26 02 1863 President Lincoln signs the National Currency Act ?? 05 1863 In Paris, Manet's Le D'jeuner sur l'Herbe is refused by the the Salon. The "Salon des Refuses" is opened and there Manet's work |
What city is the northern terminus of the Suez Canal? | Google Map of Suez, Egypt - Nations Online Project Egypt . Suez is situated at the southern entrance of the Suez Canal, where the canal leads into the Gulf of Suez, the northern end of the Red Sea. The Suez Canal is an artificial waterway that transits through Egypt and opens out into the Mediterranean Sea near Port Said . The port of Suez with its extensive port facilities serves ships and vessels traveling to and from the canal. Port Suez has a population of about half a million people. Official language is Arabic. The city is also an important port for Muslim pilgrims en route to undertake their Hajj to Mecca in Saudi Arabia . The Map shows a city map of Suez with expressways and main roads, and the southern terminus of the Suez Canal. To find a location type: street or place, city, optional: state, country. Local Time Suez: Standard time zone is Eastern European Time (EET): UTC / GMT +2 hours Egypt does not observe Daylight Saving Time (DST) since 2011 φ Latitude, λ Longitude (of Map center; move the map to see coordinates): , Google Map: Searchable Map of the City of Suez, Egypt. City Coordinates: 29°58′N 32°33′E | The Nile Delta The Nile Delta The Delta is formed by the division of the branches of the River Nile as it flows south through the Valley formed by the Nile in Upper Egypt. The river branches spread out in a V-shaped fan and make their way towards the Mediterranean through Lower Egypt. The Delta begins north of Cairo. In ancient times the Nile flood deposited layers of silt in this area, making the deltaic fan expand from east to west and push out into the sea. The construction of the Aswan dam has limited this expansion in modern times and the earlier seven to five branches of the Nile and distributaries have been reduced to two main branches, the Rosetta (Rashid on the west) and the Damietta (Dumyat on the east). Reed beds in Lake Burullus. Fishermen and a ferry across the Rosetta Nile Branch. The Delta encompasses the richest farmland in Egypt, but it also contains the largest cities after Cairo in Alexandria, Tanta, Damanhur and Mansoura. The landscape is almost entirely flat, punctuated by towns, villages, hamlets, cemeteries, tombs of sheikhs and animal huts. Aside from the main river channels there are numerous irrigation ditches, ranging from the large drainage channels, such as the Mahmudiyah canal, to the small irrigation ditches which take water from the main drains to the fields. The Delta-scape. |
Which American research ship was boarded and captured by North Korean forces in January 1968? | LiveLeak.com - The Pueblo Incident - 1968 Browse Channels The Pueblo Incident - 1968 "This film presents an analysis of the North Korean evidence relating to the capture of the USS Pueblo (AGER-2), an American ELINT and SIGINT Banner-class technical research ship (Navy intelligence) which was boarded and captured by North Korean forces on 23 January 1968, in what is known as the Pueblo incident or alternatively as the Pueblo crisis or the Pueblo affair. Occurring less than a week after President Lyndon B. Johnson's State of the Union Address and only weeks before the Tet Offensive, it was a major incident in the Cold War. North Korea stated that Pueblo strayed into their territorial waters but the United States maintains that the vessel was in international waters at the time of the incident. Pueblo, still held by North Korea today, officially remains a commissioned vessel of the United States Navy. It was moored along the Loading the player ... | Free Flashcards about GK 6 Which horse was involved in the 1913 incident that killed Emily Davison? Anmer What is the meaning of "discursive"? digressing from subject to subject What was the German 'Jugendstil' known as in Britain and the USA? Art Nouveau The artists Odilon Redon and Fernand Khnopff were most closely associated with which artistic movement? Symbolism What nationality was artist Fernand Khnopff? Belgian What is the meaning of 'post hoc, ergo propter hoc'? "After which, therefore because of which" In which year did BBC Radio 2, in the guise of the BBC Light Programme, start broadcasting? 1945 What radio programme used the signature tune "At The Sign Of The Swinging Cymbal" by Bryan Fahey? Pick of The Pops Agricola, Roman Governor of Britain, was which Roman writer's father-in-law? Tacitus Agricola, Roman Governor of Britain, was recalled in disgrace by which Emperor? Domitian Which Iron Age tribe had a capital at Emain Macha in Ulster? Ulaid Who had a 1955 Number 1 with "Softly, Softly"? Ruby Murray Who had UK hits with "Be My Love" and "Because You're Mine"? Mario Lanza Who took "Rose Marie" to No 1 spot in the UK IN 1954? Slim Whitman In 1955 Jimmy Young had a No 1 single with "The Man From..." - where? Laramie Which singer was the indirect cause of 1944's Columbus Day Riot? Frank Sinatra In which year did "Rock Around The Clock" hit No 1 in both the UK and the US? 1955 Both "boogie-woogie" and "rock and roll" supposedly got their names from what? Euphemisms for sex Who coined the term "Rhythm and Blues"? Jerry Wexler Which Cleveland DJ is usually credited with coining the term "rock n roll" to apply to the music of that style? Alan Freed Which band were originally called "The Rambling Yodeller And The Sandmen"? Bill Haley & The Comets Who had a 1950s hit with "Be-Bop-A Lula"? Gene Vincent and The Blue Caps Which chemical elements occupy positions 89-103 on the Periodic Table? Actinides What name is given to a 3D co-ordinate system with three planes, x, y, and Z? Cartesian What are the names given to the three sides of a right-angled triangle? Hypotenuse, Base, Altitude If theta represents the angle opposite the altitude in a right angled triangle, a is the altitude, b the base and c is the hypotenuse, what is sinθ equal to? a/c If theta represents the angle opposite the altitude in a right angled triangle, a is the altitude, b the base and c is the hypotenuse, what is cosθ equal to? b/c If theta represents the angle opposite the altitude in a right angled triangle, a is the altitude, b the base and c is the hypotenuse, what is tanθ equal to? a/b (or sinθ/cosθ) What is the meaning of sin(squared)θ? sinθsinθ An object that has both magnitude and direction in space Which letters are traditionally used for the three base vectors? i, j, k Who had a 1962 Number 1 with "Wonderful Land"? The Shadows Which artistic group was founded in 1911 by Kandinsky and Marc? Der Blaue Reiter Artist Franz Marc was born in wRhich country? Germany Who painted "Luxe, Calme et Volupte"? Matisse Who is generally held to be the originator of the Suprematist art movement? Malevich The artists Boccioni, Carra and Severeni, all Italians, belonged to which movement? Futurism What was the real name of The Big Bopper, who died in a plane crash along with Buddy Holly? JP Richardson What was the stage name of the singer Rosemary Brown? Dana Which country singer got to No. 1 in the UK with "Coward Of The County"? Kenny Rogers Who composed "The Stars And Stripes Forever"? John Phillip Sousa Who composed the waltz "Tales From The Vienna Woods"? Johann Strauss Robert-Francois Damiens attempted to assassinate (and failed, although he did wound) which king? Louis XV of France When was the Seven Years' War? 1756-63 Whose final work was 1804's "Opus Postumum"? Kant The Pregolya River, which features in Euler's 'Seven Bridges'problem, runs through which city? Kaliningrad Who wrote 1848's "The Principles Of Political Economy"? 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"What kid's beverage was supposedly better than OJ, Cola and ""The Purple Stuff""?" | '90s Things: 7 Drinks From The Nineties That We Totally Miss | Gurl.com ADVERTISEMENT TANG I don't care what Buzz Aldrin says. Tang is amazing, and I love it. It's still available, and I'm going to buy some this week. Photo Source: Wikipedia SURGE Soda SURGE was the most caffeinated drink you could get back in the day, and it was awesome! Who cares if it was basically radioactive and glowed in the dark? It was delicious! Photo Source: Wikipedia Squeeze-Its Squeeze-Its were like a more syrupy Kool-Aid, and they were so yummy! They came in those cool twist top bottles, and you literally had to squeeze them to drink them. Photo Source: '90s-Life Sunny D Yes, you can still buy Sunny D. But seriously, who still buys Sunny D? This stuff was great because you could avoid drinking that gross, pulpy orange juice your parents loved and have this instead. Photo Source: Wikipedia Hi-C Ecto Cooler There has never been a drink flavor better than Hi-C Ecto Cooler. Seriously. It is the best drink flavor to ever exist in the history of drink flavors, and they NEED to bring it back. Sprite Remix Sprite Remix was perfect when you wanted a carbonated fruit taste without the caffeine before bed. RIP. Photo Source: Wikipedia Snapple Elements Oh man, bringing me back! I don't really know what rain or the Sun should taste like, but they tasted delicious according to Snapple. I used to collect these bottles! | Macclesfield Pub Quiz League: October 2014 Macclesfield Pub Quiz League & Harrington ‘B’ What well-known product was invented in 1886 by John Pemberton, who at that time was addicted to morphine and was looking to find a less harmful substitute? Coca-Cola The entrepreneur Donald F Duncan introduced which toy in 1929, often thought to be based on a weapon used by 16th Century Filipino hunters? Yo-Yo Who was the Greek God of time? Chronos Which English King was the son of Edward, The Black Prince Richard II Who succeeded Richard II as King in 1399? Henry IV What name is given to the notorious tidal current in the Lofoten islands off Norway? Maelstrom Which hit song from July 1979 was inspired by the doings of one Brenda Spencer on 29th January that year? I Don’t Like Mondays (by The Boomtown Rats) Which motor manufacturer produces the model which has the best-selling car name of all time (the model has undergone at least eleven redesigns from 1966 to date)? Toyota (the Corolla is the model in question) What was Fanny Cradock’s real Christian name? Phyllis (Born as Phyllis Nan Sortain Pechey) What is the collective name for the handmaidens of Odin who choose those who may die in battle and those who may live? Valkyries Illustrated on its logo, the product Marmite is named after a French word for what? Cooking Pot Which Nintendo game first introduced the character of Mario? Donkey Kong (in 1981…pre-dating Super Mario Bros. by 4 years) Which song was the Labour Party’s theme in its Election campaign of 1997? Things can only get better (by D:Ream) Who is the only woman to have been French Prime Minister? Edith Cresson Who designed the first Blue Peter badge as well as the “Ship” logo used by the programme? Tony Hart Born in Ulverston in 1890, by what name was Arthur Stanley Jefferson better known? Stan Laurel Of which actress did Groucho Marx say “I knew her before she became a virgin”? Doris Day Who wrote and composed the Opera ‘Oedipus Rex’? Stravinsky Who was the first “First Minister of Scotland”? Donald Dewar Who was the first Secretary General of The United Nations? Trygve Lie Against the people of which city did the Romans fight the Punic Wars? Carthage Josip Broz was a Yugoslav revolutionary and statesman, serving in various roles from 1943 until his death in 1980. By what name is he better known? Tito Which famous Independent day and Boarding School in Derbyshire was founded by Sir John Port in 1557? Repton School Buddy Holly had a posthumous hit with the song "It doesn’t matter any more". Which singer / songwriter of the time wrote it? Paul Anka An alibi is a form of defence used in criminal proceedings where the accused attempts to prove their innocence. What does the Latin word alibi literally mean? Elsewhere (The accused attempts to prove they were somewhere else at the time of the offence) Who said in a speech in 1968 “As I look ahead, I am filled with foreboding. Like the Roman, I seem to see 'the River Tiber foaming with much blood'”? Enoch Powell In a famous 1871 poem, the wedding feast consisted of “mince and quince eaten with a runcible spoon“. Name either of the parties supposedly getting married. Owl or Pussycat (in the Edward Lear poem) Who was the last King of France before the First French Republic was established in 1792? Louis XVI (the Sixteenth) Which modern Japanese martial art is descended from swordsmanship and uses a weapon called a Shinai Kendo Who wrote the book ‘Whisky Galore’? Compton Mackenzie Which fictional pirate captain went to his death murmuring the words ‘Floreat Etona’? Captain Hook In which London restaurant did Boris Becker have his famously brief, but expensive, 'affair' in a broom cupboard with model Angela Ermakova? Nobu Who was the US President throughout the period of World War I? Woodrow Wilson Who was the UK Prime Minister at the outbreak of World War I? Asquith Gruinard Island is an uninhabited Scottish island which was used as the scene for experiments on which bacterium during the 20th century? Anthrax Jihad is an Islamic term referring to a religious duty of Muslims. Wha |
What is the largest desert in Asia? | Deserts of Asia, Landforms of Asia - Worldatlas.com Deserts of Asia, Landforms of Asia ASIA DESERTS: Several significant deserts stretch across Asia and the Middle East. Here we highlight of the map and brief description of the major ones, including the Arabian, Gobi, Karakum, Kyzylkum, Takla Makan and Thar. Arabian Desert The Arabian Desert is a vast desert wilderness stretching from Yemen to the Persian Gulf and from Oman to Jordan and Iraq. It is the largest desert in Asia at 900,000 square miles and occupies most of the Arabian Peninsula. This desert is located in the Middle East, and we have additional details and map at this link: Gobi Desert The Gobi Desert is the 2nd largest desert in Asia, covering 500,000 square miles. Extending from northern China into Mongolia, the Gobi Desert receives an average of 7 inches of rainfall each year because the Himalaya mountains block rain clouds from reaching the region. Kara Kum Desert The Kara Kum covers 135,000 square miles, nearly 70 percent of Turkmenistan's land. Because of the desert's location along the Caspian Sea, the weather in Karakum is milder than many Asian deserts, which typically experience frigid winters and scorching summers. Kyzyl Kum Desert Crossing over Kazakhstan into Uzbekistan, this 115,000 square mile desert features a wide variety of flora and fauna. Though the area only receives 4 to 8 inches of rain per year, the rain occurs during the region's cooler period so the water does not dissipate quickly and supports large migratory game. Takla Makan Desert China's largest desert extends over 123,550 square miles. Composed primarily of shifting crescent sand dunes, the Takla Makan is one of the largest sandy deserts in the world. Despite the inhospitable and unpredictable nature of the desert sands, the Chinese government erected a road across the desert in the mid-1990s. Thar Desert Covering 77,000 square miles in India and Pakistan, the Thar Desert is Asia's only subtropical desert. Primarily occupying the Indian state of Rajasthan, the Thar receives up to 20 inches of rain per year, primarily during the monsoon period from July to September, and most crops are grown during this rainy season. | Salzburg and Dresden – The Denver Post Editorial: Jeffco activists court disaster in Dinosaur Ridge dealership fight 1. To see some of the locations for the movie “The Sound of Music” you would stop in Salzburg, a famous city in which landlocked country? 2.Sugar cane is used to produce ethanol, which provides approximately 40 percent of the fuel used in which large South American country? 3. The Suleimaniye (soo-lee-MAN-ee-ay) Mosque, built to honor a 16th-century Ottoman ruler, can be seen in what city? 4. What is the name of Canada’s largest lake, which is located in the Northwest Territories? 5. What South American country is separated from Trinidad and Tobago by a narrow strait called the Serpent’s Mouth? 6. What European country established a trading base in Macau in 1557? 7. In the 1950s, the North African colonies of Algeria and Tunisia gained independence from which country? 8. Famous for its baroque palaces and formal gardens, Dresden, known as the “Florence of the Elbe River,” is found in which country? 9. The Vakhan Corridor, a narrow stretch of land separating Tajikistan from Pakistan, is part of which country? 10. Poland is bordered to the north by the Kaliningrad Oblast of Russia and which sea? ANSWERS: 1. Austria 2. Brazil 3. Istanbul 4. Great Bear Lake 5. Venezuela 6. Portugal 7. France 8. Germany 9. Afghanistan 10. Baltic Sea National Geographic Bee, National Geographic Society Denver International Airport has nation’s fastest public Wi-Fi speeds — and it’s free January 19, 2017, 10:28 am Denver International Airport had the fastest Wi-Fi speeds among the 20 busiest airports, according to Ookla testing in the fourth quarter of 2016. January 18, 2017, 12:39 pm Tired of your ear buds falling out all the time? Try these headphones. Historic downtown Denver fire station to become part of new 12-story hotel January 18, 2017, 5:53 pm A historic Denver fire station will be incorporated into a new 12-story hotel breaking ground this week near Coors Field. National park visits hits record high for 3rd straight year January 16, 2017, 1:34 pm Visits to U.S. national parks set a record in 2016 for the third consecutive year as landmarks such Zion, Yellowstone and Rocky Mountain experienced historic levels of popularity that brought collateral headaches stemming from overcrowded roads and trails and increasing visitor misbehavior. |
In which year did golfer Tiger Woods turn professional? | When Did Golfer Tiger Woods Turn Pro? By Brent Kelley Question: When did Tiger Woods turn pro? Answer: Tiger Woods turned pro in August 1996, shortly after winning the NCAA Championship and winning his third straight U.S. Amateur Championship titles. On Aug. 28, 1996, Woods began a press conference by saying, "Hello, world." He announced at that news event that he was turning pro and had agreed to an endorsement deal with Nike - which, at that time, didn't even have a golf clubs division. Woods also signed an endorsement deal with Titleist. Woods officially began his career as a professional golfer on Aug. 29, 1996, the date he began play in the PGA Tour Greater Milwaukee Open . | Golfer Greg Norman: Biography, Facts and Figures • PGA Tour Vardon Trophy winner, 1989, 1990, 1994 • PGA Tour player of the year, 1995 • Member, Presidents Cup International team, 1996, 1998, 2000 • Captain, Presidents Cup International, 2009, 2011 Quote, Unquote: • Greg Norman: "I owe a lot to my parents, especially my mother and my father." continue reading below our video Greatest Quarterbacks of All Time? • Greg Norman: "I'm a very intense person. When I go after something, I want to go after it with everything I have. I want to push myself to the edge." Trivia: Greg Norman lost in extra holes at all four majors - The Masters, U.S. Open, British Open and PGA Championship - one of only two golfers to do so. Craig Wood is the other. At one point in the 1990s, Norman was a co-owner of Cobra Golf . Greg Norman Biography: Greg Norman was one of the most accomplished golfers of the 1980s and 1990s, a golfer with great achievements but who also gained a reputation for falling short of expectations. That's only because expectations for Norman soared so high early in his career. Growing up in Australia, Norman's games were rugby and Australian Rules football. He didn't spend much time at golf until age 15 in 1970. He caddied for his mother during her weekly round, and borrowed her clubs following the round. Two years later Norman was playing at scratch . He trained as an Australian PGA professional, and played amateur events around his home country. In 1976, Norman turned pro. He joined the European Tour in 1977 and that year earned his first victory. In 1982 he was that tour's leading money winner. The following year, he joined the U.S. PGA Tour . Norman's first win in America was at the 1984 Kemper Open, and he also won the Canadian Open that year. But Norman's first playoff loss in a major also happened in 1984, when Fuzzy Zoeller beat him in an 18-hole playoff at the 1984 U.S. Open . Norman narrowly missed catching Jack Nicklaus at the 1986 Masters , but he pushed his approach shot to the 72nd green into the stands. Bob Tway holed a bunker shot at the 1986 PGA Championship to snatch that win away from Norman; Larry Mize holed a long chip shot in a playoff at the 1987 Masters to deny Norman again. Perhaps most famously, Norman blew a 6-shot lead entering the final round to lose the 1996 Masters to Nick Faldo by five strokes. But amid the bad breaks were plenty of wins - 20 of them on the U.S. Tour. Norman won three PGA Tour money titles and three PGA Tour scoring titles. He was Player of the Year in 1995 and for one stretch in the early 1990s held the No. 1 world ranking for 331 weeks. And he won British Open titles in 1986 and 1993. In 2008, at the age of 53, Norman made an unlikely run at a third British Open title, holding the third-round lead before finishing tied for third. Also in 2008 - just a couple weeks before his British Open run - Norman married tennis legend Chris Evert. They divorced less than two years laters. Off the course, Norman was a highly successful businessman, building Great White Shark Enterprises into an empire that included golf course design , apparel, development and production companies, merchandising and licensing, wineries, and even his own brand of beef. He also was an important figure in the development of Cobra Golf into a major brand. |
In which English county is Aldeburgh? | Aldeburgh - Wikidata Aldeburgh town in the English county of Suffolk Statements Cite this page This page was last modified on 15 January 2017, at 09:44. All structured data from the main and property namespace is available under the Creative Commons CC0 License ; text in the other namespaces is available under the Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License ; additional terms may apply. By using this site, you agree to the Terms of Use and Privacy Policy. | BBC - The story of the Cumbrian floods A flooded Appleby-in-Westmorland Cumbria is warned of more heavy rain to come during the afternoon. The Environment Agency says the areas most at risk of flooding are around Keswick, Appleby and parts of Carlisle. By lunchtime water spills over from the River Eden in Appleby causing flooding in The Sands area of the town. Most of the county is under the lowest level of alert, a flood watch. Thursday, 19 November 2009 Cumbria is hit by severe flooding Dozens of people are forced to leave their homes as Cumbria battles severe weather conditions, with 200mm (8in) of rain predicted for some areas. BBC News: Major floods hit parts of Cumbria There are now six severe flood warnings in force in Cumbria. That means serious problems in Cockermouth, Keswick, two places along the River Kent near Burneside, the River Cocker at Southwaite Bridge, and along the River Eamont near Penrith. Friday, 20 November 2009 Roof of submerged car visible at Cockermouth. Hundreds of people have been affected after water levels in the town of Cockermouth reached 8.2ft, (2.5m). About 200 people are rescued by emergency services in the town. The Environment Agency describes the scale of the flooding as "unprecedented" and the Met Office says rainfall in some parts of the county had been some of the heaviest on record. Missing officer A police officer is swept away after a flood-damaged bridge collapses. The father-of-four was directing motorists off the bridge when the force of the water caused the collapse. Pc Barker had been with the Cumbria force for 25 years BBC News: Floods body is missing policeman Tributes The wife of Pc Bill Barker, who died when a bridge collapsed in floods in Cumbria, says she is comforted by knowing he was trying to help others. Tributes are paid by fellow officers and senior politicians, including Prime Minister Gordon Brown. Saturday, 21 November 2009 Tracing the floods in Cockermouth More than 500 people in Cumbria have to spend the night with relatives and friends or in emergency shelters after the floods. BBC News: Flood waters force 500 from homes Relief centres at Cockermouth School and the Sheep and Wool Centre in the town are accommodating about 75 people. The Prime Minister Gordon Brown meets flood victims in Cumbria and commits government money to help rebuild communities. The flooding in Cumbria has also affected many of its historical attractions. Damage to Wordsworth house in Cockermouth In Cockermouth, it's revealed that Wordsworth House has had a lucky escape after its volunteers managed to lift many of the historical artefacts to dry floors. But the grounds did not fare as well, with the oak gates ripped off and walls and terraces demolished. The National Trust has also experienced flood damage at other properties that it owns throughout the county. Flood waters have also caused damage to historical documents elsewhere in the county. Hundreds of Victorian glass photographic negatives suffered damaged when water got into a storeroom at Ambleside museum. Wednesday, 25 November 2009 Cumbria escapes fresh flooding as some river levels start to fall, but 13 warnings are in place across the county. The Environment Agency says the amount of rain that fell on Cumbria overnight was less than expected. People involved in essential flood recovery work are asked to attend a special vaccination session in Cockermouth. They're to be vaccinated against seasonal flu, swine flu and pneumococcal infections such as meningitis and pneumonia. Thursday, 26 November 2009 One week after the rivers started to rise many streets around the county are now filled with skips. Skips line the Main street in Cockermouth Northern Rail says it's putting on extra services to cope with the number of people who want to use the railway to cross the River Derwent. Thanks The daughter of Pc Bill Barker has written a poignant letter of thanks for the support her family has received. BBC News: Pc daughter's message of thanks Friday, 27 November 2009 Hundreds of people attend the funeral of Pc Bill Barker who di |
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What was the name of Bob Marley's backing group | The Wailers Tickets, Tour Dates 2017 & Concerts – Songkick The Marquis Theater Denver, CO, US Biography The Wailers are a reggae band formed from the remnants of Bob Marley’s backing band of the same name. The band have been playing live since Marley’s death in 1981, touring Marley’s greatest hits and performing his most famous albums in full. To sum up the history of The Wailers is akin to summing up the history of The Beatles, except even more so. The influence and impact of Bob Marley and The Wailers goes far beyond that of the fab four, to the extent where some, very understandably, call Marley a straight up prophet. Even from a purely musical perspective, we’re talking about the creators of some of the most iconic pop music of our time. So, no pressure then. The first incarnation of The Wailers eventually consisted of Marley, Peter Tosh and Bunny Livingstone playing together as a power trio. However, after several chart successes Livingstone and Tosh were unwilling to tour, so the band split and Marley reformed the Wailers as his backing band. It’s hard to believe that everything that happened next only happened in seven years, but come 1981, Marley passed away due to cancer. After Marley’s passing, bassist Aston “Family Man” Barrett arguably became the band leader. In fact, Barrett’s nickname came from how he saw himself as the organizer of the band from the very beginning. He’d been Marley’s most trusted lieutenant right up until his passing, responsible for most of the songs arrangements and playing on the vast majority of his greatest hits. Under his guidance the band has played to an estimated total audience of 24 million people over the years, and have worked and performed with artists like Sting, Stevie Wonder and Carlos Santana. They are the pioneers of one drop reggae to this day, and with a line-up as experienced as they are, a live show of theirs can still knock people for six at twenty paces. Highly recommended. Live reviews The Wailers If you're looking for groovy, soulful reggae, look no further. The Wailers know how to bring it all the time, every time. Whether outside or inside, day or night, The Wailers know how to rock the house. Their happy attitudes inspire joy in the audience, creating a festive, 'we just want to have fun' atmosphere infused with soulful and spiritual passion. They are one of those bands that everyone knows is there solely because of their love of music. They outperform themselves with each new live show, entertaining the audience with their awesome riffs. Dwayne “Danglin” Anglin brings in the audience, encouraging them to sing along to “Is This Love” a little louder, clap their hands faster to “Buffalo Soldier”, compete with other sections of the venue in cheering along with “War”. The Wailers is a reggae band that has evolved and changed many times, and accepted each new development, no matter how unexpected, as it came. Originally formed in 1969 as Bob Marley, Bunny Livingston and Peter Tosh, the group went on to be Bob Marley and the Wailers and, after Bob Marley's death, became the band they are today: The Wailers. They are one of the most internationally recognized reggae bands, having sold over 250 million albums worldwide with Marley. The Wailers have also played with other international acts such as Stevie Wonder, Alpha Blondy, and Sting. Playing on countless tours to an approximated 24 million people, The Wailers are the greatest expounder's of the Jamaican reggae tradition alive today. | Bonnie Tyler | New Music And Songs | Bonnie Tyler About Bonnie Tyler Before her well-known collaborations with Meat Loaf producer Jim Steinman, Welsh-born singer Bonnie Tyler (born Gaynor Hopkins) performed off and on in her homeland with the R&B band Mumbles; nodules on her vocal cords prevented her from singing full-time until 1976, when she underwent an operation to have them removed. The surgery left her with a raspy, husky voice that proved an effective instrument and drew notice from writer/producers Ronnie Scott and Steve Wolfe, who became her managers. Tyler scored a number three hit with their "It's a Heartache" in 1978, but became dissatisfied as the two attempted to steer her into country music. When her contract ran out, she signed with CBS and sought Steinman out, hoping for material with his trademark epic sound. She got it with the ballad "Total Eclipse of the Heart," which was recorded with E Street Band members Max Weinberg on drums and Roy Bittan on keyboards, plus guitarist Rick Derringer and backing vocalist Rory Dodd. The song spent four weeks at number one on the Billboard charts and helped the LP Faster Than the Speed of Night sell over a million copies and debut at number one in the U.K., where the title track also became a hit. Tyler then recorded "Holding Out for a Hero" for the blockbuster Footloose soundtrack, which to date has remained her last major success. She went on to work with Todd Rundgren and Desmond Child and recorded the European hit album Bitterblue in 1991 for a German label, which featured contributions from Nik Kershaw, Harold Faltermeyer, and Giorgio Moroder. In 1996, she released Free Spirit on Atlantic Records to little attention. With her popularity still high throughout Europe, Tyler continued to record albums, including 1999's All in One Voice, 2004's Simply Believe, and 2005's Wings. In 2012, some seven years after her last release, Tyler announced that she was recording a new album in Nashville. The country-rock-inspired Rocks and Honey appeared in early 2013. Prior to the album's release, Tyler also announced that she would be the U.K.'s entry in the 2013 Eurovision Song Contest. ~ Steve Huey, Rovi |
In 1981 Sandra Day O'Connor became the first female member of what in the United States? | O’Connor takes seat on Supreme Court - Sep 25, 1981 - HISTORY.com O’Connor takes seat on Supreme Court Share this: O’Connor takes seat on Supreme Court Author O’Connor takes seat on Supreme Court URL Publisher A+E Networks Sandra Day O’Connor becomes the first female U.S. Supreme Court justice in history when she is sworn in by Chief Justice Warren Burger. Sandra Day was born in El Paso, Texas, in 1930. She grew up on her family’s cattle ranch in southeastern Arizona and attended Stanford University, where she studied economics. A legal dispute over her family’s ranch stirred her interest in law, and in 1950 she enrolled in Stanford Law School. She took just two years to receive her law degree and was ranked near the top of her class. Upon graduation, she married John Jay O’Connor III, a classmate. Because she was a woman, no law firm she applied to would hire her for a suitable position, so she turned to the public sector and found work as a deputy county attorney for San Mateo, California. In 1953, her husband was drafted into the U.S. Army as a judge, and the O’Connors lived for three years in West Germany, with Sandra working as a civilian lawyer for the army. In 1957, they returned to the United States and settled down in Phoenix, Arizona, where they had three children in the six years that followed. During this time, O’Connor started a private law firm with a partner and became involved in numerous volunteer activities. In 1965, she became an assistant attorney general for Arizona and in 1969 was appointed to the Arizona State Senate to occupy a vacant seat. Subsequently elected and reelected to the seat, she became the first woman in the United States to hold the position of majority leader in a state senate. In 1974, she was elected a superior court judge in Maricopa County and in 1979 was appointed to the Arizona Court of Appeals by Governor Bruce Babbitt, a Democrat. Two years later, on July 7, 1981, President Ronald Reagan nominated her to the Supreme Court to fill the seat of retiring justice Potter Stewart, an Eisenhower appointee. In his 1980 presidential campaign, Reagan had promised to appoint a woman to the high court at one of his earliest opportunities, and he chose O’Connor, out of a group of some two dozen male and female candidates, to be his first appointee to the high court. O’Connor, known as a moderate conservative, faced opposition from anti-abortion groups, who criticized her judicial defense of legalized abortion on several occasions. Liberals celebrated the appointment of a woman to the Supreme Court but were critical of some of her views. Nevertheless, at the end of her confirmation hearings on Capitol Hill, the Senate voted unanimously to endorse her nomination. On September 25, 1981, she was sworn in as the 102nd justice–and first woman justice–in Supreme Court history. Initially regarded as a member of the court’s conservative faction, she later emerged from William Rehnquist’s shadow (chief justice from 1986) as a moderate and pragmatic conservative. On social issues, she often votes with liberal justices, and in several cases she has upheld abortion rights. She is known for her dispassionate and carefully researched opinions on the bench and is regarded as a prominent justice because of her tendency to moderate the sharply divided Supreme Court. On July 1, 2005, O’Connor announced her retirement from the U.S. Supreme Court. She was replaced by Justice Samuel Alito in January 2006. Related Videos | What Happened in 1983? - Like Totally 80s What Happened in 1983? Posted By Pia Sooney on Aug 8, 2007 | 0 comments One site reader described the awesomeness of 1983 as follows. 1983, hands down. Michael Jackson and The Police dominate the Billboard charts, while “Murmur” is released and the Smiths put out their first single. Hair bands have not yet screwed up MTV for the rest of us. “National Lampoon’s Vacation” and “Valley Girl” are in the theaters, but George Lucas has hinted at the suck in our movie futures by giving us… Ewoks. Reagan and other Western political leaders are still wearing brown suits half the time. Everyone is legitimately worried about nuclear war. Good times. The only hole in the argument that 1983 is the height of the 80s would be that we’re still a year short of the debut of “Miami Vice.” Jump directly to your area of interest using these links: A riot breaks out at Sing Sing prison, New York. Lotus 1-2-3 (spreadsheet program) is released for IBM-PC compatible computers. The musical Annie is performed for the last time after 2,377 shows at the Uris Theatre on Broadway, New York City. Red rain falls in the UK, caused by sand from the Sahara Desert in the droplets. High ranking Nazi war criminal Klaus Barbie is arrested in Bolivia & officially charged with war crimes. Wah Mee massacre: 13 people are killed in an attempted robbery in Seattle, Washington. M*A*S*H (TV series) ends after 11 years and 251 episodes on CBS. The series finale, Goodbye, Farewell and Amen, becomes the highest rated episode in TV history. Swatch introduces their first watches. Strategic Defense Initiative: U.S. President Ronald Reagan makes his initial proposal to develop technology to intercept enemy missiles. The media dub this plan “Star Wars.” The U.S. Embassy is bombed in Beirut, killing 63 people. Sally Ride becomes the first American woman in space, on the Space Shuttle Challenger. Diana Ross stages a free concert in Central Park in front of 800,000 people, enduring the severe weather, but vows to return the next day . . . and she does. Hurricane Alicia hits the Texas coast, killing 22 and causing over US$3.8 billion (2005 dollars) in damage. Tom Brokaw becomes lead anchor for NBC Nightly News. Vanessa Williams becomes the first African-American to be crowned Miss America, in Atlantic City, New Jersey. Microsoft Word is first released. Martin Luther King Day: At the White House Rose Garden, U.S. President Ronald Reagan signs a bill creating a federal holiday on the third Monday of every January to honor American civil rights leader Martin Luther King Jr. Drug Abuse Resistance Education (DARE) program launched in U.S. McDonald’s introduces the McNugget. Giovanni Vigliotto goes on trial for multiple counts of bigamy involving 105 women. He’d marry them, take their belongings, abandon them, and sell their stuff at flea markets. Harold Washington is elected the first African American mayor of Chicago. United States troops invade Grenada at the behest of Eugenia Charles of Dominica, a member of the Organization of American States. Total Eclipse of the Heart – Bonnie Tyler Jeopardy – Greg Kihn Band Making Love Out of Nothing at All – Air Supply She Blinded Me With Science – Thomas Dolby China – Red Rockers The A-Team Starring: George Peppard, Dwight Schultz, Mr. T, & Dirk Benedict Four Vietnam vets, framed for a crime they didn’t commit, help the innocent while on the run from the military. Mama’s Family Starring: Vicki Lawrence, Ken Berry, Dorothy Lyman, Eric Brown, & Rue McClanahan Thelma Harper and her spinster sister Fran open their home to Thelma’s recently divorced son Vinton and his teenage son and daughter. It’s quite an adjustment for everyone, especially the cranky, argumentative Thelma. He-Man and the Masters of the Universe [cartoon] The most powerful man in the universe, He-Man, goes against the evil forces of Skeletor to save the planet Eternia and to protect the secrets of Castle Grayskull with the help of his friends, Man-At-Arms, Teela, Orko, and Battlecat. Fraggle Rock [muppets] Doc and his dog Sprocket have a |
Which village on the Wirral Penisula was built in 1888 to house workers at the Lever Brothers factory? | Port Sunlight Village, England - The Fabulous Times- Lifestyle BlogThe Fabulous Times- Lifestyle Blog Port Sunlight Village, England Published April 12, 2015 | By Christine Port Sunlight is a model village suburb on the Wirral Peninsula near Cheshire. We spent a day exploring the picturesque village and taking in some culture at the Lady Lever Art Gallery. Port Sunlight was built in 1888 by the Lever Brothers to house the workers of their thriving soap factory, some of you may be familiar with Sunlight Soap? Port Sunlight contains an incredible 900 Grade II listed buildings, walking around it’s like walking into a classic English period drama. Port Sunlight is perfectly maintained with razor sharp manicured lawns, two bowling greens, fabulous flowerbeds and lots of green communal space for the residents to enjoy such a pretty village. William Lever personally supervised the planning of the village, including allotments, a cottage hospital, the Lady Lever Art Gallery, schools, concert hall, an open air swimming pool, church and temperance hotel as well as 800 houses were built to house 3,500 residents. Lever championed education and entertainment among his workforce and encouraged recreational organisations that promoted art, science, literature and music. Walking around it’s impressive to see such a unique array of properties that sit together so beautifully. Each block of houses was designed by a different architect. The back of the houses cannot be seen from the road and each house is unique in terms of architectural features, so different to the identikit Victorian workers terraces in Yorkshire and Lancashire! Opened by Princess Beatrice in 1922 The Lady Lever Art Gallery was designed to house Lever’s art collection. Today the art gallery has a brilliant selection from the traditional collection right through to the modern-day pieces including furniture, paintings, sculptures and ceramics. Walking up to the huge art gallery it reminded me of some of the buildings in Washington, America with the large columns and grand scale. Following our jaunt around the Lady Lever Art Gallery we headed to the only pub in the village and enjoyed the sunshine. Walking around the village I couldn’t help but feel like I was featuring in an episode of Mid Sommer Murders and half expected to bump in to Detective Inspector Barnaby. If you’re a history lover looking for a fascinating step back in time I’d recommend a day out in Port Sunlight, if you’re into art then the Lady Lever Gallery is well worth a visit too. Happy travels | 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. |
The glass-walled railway bridge, known locally as Hielanman’s Umbrella, is located in which British city? | 138 See the 5 day forecast for Glasgow at the Met Office For the visitor, central Glasgow can be divided into two main areas, the City Centre, which contains the majority of tourist sights and much of the city's shopping and entertainment, as well as its commercial heart, and the West End, the bohemian area of cafés, restaurants and bars surrounding the University of Glasgow and Kelvingrove Museum. The best way to get good vistas of the city is to climb the many "drumlins" (hills) upon which the central area is built. Outside of central Glasgow, the East End lies east of the City Centre centred along Gallowgate and London Road. The South Side contains the neighbourhoods that lie to the south of the River Clyde, while the North Side is the area north of central Glasgow. Along the banks of the River Clyde west of the City Centre is an old industrial area which is in the process of regeneration and contains many new and impressive structures, such as the Clyde Auditorium, the Science Centre and the Riverside Museum. City Centre Sir Walter Scott Monument in George Square The City Centre (known as "town" or "the toon" to locals) is bounded by the M8 motorway to the north and west, High Street to the east, and the River Clyde to the south. This is the area where most visitors will start, and the most notable elements are the grid plan of streets and the lavish Victorian and Edwardian buildings and civic squares which give the area much of its character. The main arteries of the City Centre are Argyle Street and Sauchiehall Street which both run on an east-west axis. They are linked by Buchanan Street which runs north-south. Together, these three streets form the main shopping thoroughfares. The eastern side of the City Centre is a sub-district known as Merchant City, which contains Glasgow's original medieval core, centred around the Glasgow Cross (the junction of Trongate, Saltmarket, High Street, Gallowgate and London Road). Merchant City extends up to George Square, with many ornate buildings that date back to Glasgow's emergence as an industrial city. High Street north of the Glasgow Cross is the main artery of Old Glasgow and leads uphill to the Glasgow Cathedral and the Necropolis cemetery. The western area of the City Centre contains the city's core commercial and business district and is dominated by Blythswood Hill, which is centred around Blythswood Square. Running parallel to Sauchiehall Street, Bath Street is the main route into the neighbourhood and has a rich mix of independent shops and bars, as well as distinctive Georgian town house style architecture. South of Blythswood Hill is the city's financial district, with many modern glass and steel office buildings which stand alongside their classical counterparts. Further south, on the north bank of the River Clyde is the district of Anderston, formerly a dockland area, badly scarred by the city's industrial decline and the urban regeneration schemes of the 1960s but now being redeveloped as a residential and commercial area. West End To the west of the City Centre, no official definition of where the West End boundary line exists, but it can roughly be defined as being bounded by the M8 motorway to the east, Great Western Road to the north, the River Clyde to the South and Crow Road to the west. The nucleus of the area is undoubtedly the neo-Gothic University of Glasgow, which acts as the anchor for this bohemian district, with its lovely architecture, tree lined streets and quaint shopping areas. The primary east-west artery is Argyle Street/Dumbarton Road, while Byres Road is the main north-south artery and contains a number of independent shops, bars and restaurants. Ashton Lane connects Byres Road to the University campus and is a cobbled backstreet with distinctive whitewashed buildings, holding an eclectic mix of bars and eateries that make it a tourist hotspot (be careful as the Lane can be a bit of a tourist trap during the summer months when the students of the university are not there to keep the bar prices reasonable). To the east of the university cam | City Of Edinburgh - The Kingdom Of Fife City Of Edinburgh - The Kingdom Of Fife The Loch Ness Monster Local Cities Edinburgh is the Capital City of Scotland and home to the devolved Scottish Parliament. It's the second largest city in Scotland and seventh most densly populated city in the United Kingdom. It's easily accessible from Fife by means of the Forth Rail Bridge and the Forth Road Bridge. Prior to the existence of these bridges, travel to Edinburgh often meant usage of a ferry service first established in the eleventh century by Margaret, queen consort of King Malcolm Canmore III and where the deeply pious Margaret wanted a ferry service to transport religious pilgrims from Edinburgh to Dunfermline Abbey and St Andrews. This led to the establishment of two towns, namely North Queensferry (in Fife) and South Queensferry (in Lothian). The ferry continued to operate for eight hundred years until the day when the Forth Road Bridge was opened by HRH Queen Elizabeth II and the Duke of Edinbrgh on 4th September 1964. The Forth Rail Bridge The unique World famous cantilever structure (pictured above during its centenary year) was designed by Sir John Fowler and Sir Benjamin Baker, and built by Sir William Arrol & Co. between 1883 and 1890. It was opened on 4th March 1890 and was the first major structure to be entirely built of steel in Britain. During it's construction, over four hundred and fifty construction workers were injured and ninety-eight fatalities occurred. It required 64,800 tons of high grade steel to build it and these came from two steel plants in Scotland with further supplies from another based in Wales and all using the recently developed Siemens-Martin process to ensure consistent quality of the steel. The popular phrase 'like painting the Forth Bridge' meant reference to a task that was never completed. It was a widely held belief that a team of painters were permanently engaged in the process of flaking away old paint and applying new paint; a process that apparently took four years and when completed; the team would start all over again. This was never the case but recent metal analysis of the bridge has shown it to be quite solid and after the recent application of new technology paints, the bridge continues to be in regular service with many trains crossing over it every hour of every day. Given its present state, most engineers foresee a future use of between twenty-five and forty years. By any standard, the iconic size, shape and structure is instantly recogniseable as a tribute to design and engineering skill as well as being one of the most remarkeable engineering feats in Scotand with more than a century of service to it's credit! The Forth Road Bridge When decisions about the Forth Road Bridge came to be considered. The result was a bridge where the central main span is over one thousand metres long with a total length just exceeding two thousand five hundred metres. At the time of its construction, it was fourth largest span in the World and the longest outside of the United States of America. The bridge comprises 39,000 tonnes of steel and 115,000 cubic metres of concrete. Its width comprises a dual carriageway road with cycle and footpaths. The main strung cables are nearly 600mm in diameter and each carries 13,800 tonnes of the bridge's load by means of 11,618 5mm diameter high tensile wires. Originally designed to last one hundred and twenty years and conceived as a toll bridge handling about 30,000 vehicles per day in both directions, this capacity was and has been regularly exceed in recent times and where corrosion problems highlighted in similar bridge structures elsewhere in the World has prompted exhaustive testing, examination and re-evalution. Tolls were scrapped on 11th February 2008 and this has accelerated usage. It is currently believed within engineering circles that bridges of this type may have lost between 8-10% of their weight carrying ability and the Forth Bridge has not been granted any special favour in this. Although measures have been taken to slow the corrosion e |
Which four American Presidents have their faces scultped on Mount Rushmore? | Mount Rushmore Audio Tour Mount Rushmore National Memorial is one of the country's most recognizable landmarks, attracting more than two million people each year. This huge sculpture features the carved faces of four beloved U.S. presidents approximately sixty feet in height. The four presidents from left to right are George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, Theodore Roosevelt, and Abraham Lincoln. These four distinguished leaders were chosen by the lead sculptor of the project because of their role in preserving the country and expanding it. George Washington George Washington was born on February 22, 1732, and is most famous for being the first President of the United States. His role as commander of the Continental Army in the American Revolutionary War prior to his presidency was also key in obtaining independence from the British. With George Washington's incredible influence in the formation of the country, he is referred to with much affection as the "Father" of the country. One of his most notable quotes is, "It is better to be alone than in bad company." Thomas Jefferson Thomas Jefferson was born on April 13, 1743, and served as the third President of the United States. He is also well known as being the main author of the Declaration of Independence in 1776. His visions of what America should be have made him one of the most influential of the Founding Fathers. Major accomplishments during his presidency include the Louisiana Purchase and the Lewis and Clark Expedition. He is known for many philosophical statements, including, "A democracy is nothing more than mob rule, where fifty-one percent of the people may take away the rights of the other forty-nine." Theodore Roosevelt Theodore Roosevelt was born on October 27, 1858, and is well known for his energetic persona and his cowboy image. He served as the twenty-sixth President of the United States, and was a key figure in the Republican Party during his political career. He is also known for inviting the press into the White House for daily briefings, which later became a tradition, and for adding on to the Monroe Doctrine, and passing the Pure Food and Drug Act. Theodore Roosevelt was known to have said, "A man who is good enough to shed his blood for the country is good enough to be given a square deal afterwards." Abraham Lincoln Abraham Lincoln was born on February 12, 1809, and served as the 16th President of the United States. Although his presidential term was cut short when he was assassinated in 1865, he led the country through the Civil War and was successful in ending slavery in the country. His Emancipation Proclamation in 1863 abolished slavery, and he also promoted passage of the Thirteenth Amendment to the Constitution. In speaking of the Civil War, Lincoln stated, "A house divided against itself cannot stand." Mount Rushmore Grand Legends Tour You can learn more about Mount Rushmore and the many other attractions in the area with the nine hour Mount Rushmore Grand Legends Tour. This comprehensive guided tour begins with a visit to Mount Rushmore, and then moves on to Custer State Park , the Iron Mountain Road, Sylvan Lake , and the Crazy Horse Memorial . The final leg of this great experience takes you on the 1880 Train , a vintage train that travels across the Black Hills . | Camp David FAS | Nuke | Guide | USA | C3I |||| Index | Search | Camp David Presidential Retreat Site Located 70 miles from the White House in the Catoctin Mountains of Maryland, Camp David was established in 1942 as a place for the President to relax and entertain. President Franklin Delano Roosevelt wanted to escape the summer heat of Washington, D.C., and the higher altitude of the Camp provided cool breezes and good security. President Roosevelt called the Camp "Shangri-La" after the mountain kingdom in James Hilton's book Lost Horizon. It was renamed Camp David in 1953 by President Eisenhower in honor of his grandson. The Camp is operated by Navy personnel, and troops from the Marine Barracks in Washington, D.C., provide permanent security. Marine One carries the President during the half-hour helicopter ride from our Nation's capital. Guests at Camp David can enjoy a pool, putting green, driving range, tennis courts, gymnasium, and the many guest cabins -- Dogwood, Maple, Holly, Birch, and Rosebud, to name a few. The presidential cabin is called Aspen Lodge. Camp David has been the site of many historic international meetings. It was there, during World War II, that President Franklin Roosevelt and British Prime Minister Winston Churchill planned the Allies' invasion of Europe. Many historical events have occurred at the Presidential Retreat; the planning of the Normandy invasion, Eisenhower-Khrushchev meetings, discussions of the Bay of Pigs, Vietnam War discussions, and many other meetings with foreign dignitaries and guests. President Jimmy Carter chose the site for the meeting of Middle East leaders that led to the Camp David Accords between Israel and Egypt. Camp David continues to serve as the Presidential Retreat. It is a private, secluded place for recreation, contemplation, rest, and relaxation. Maintaining the privacy and secluded atmosphere of the retreat is an important role for Catoctin Mountain Park. The Presidential Retreat still remains within park boundaries but is not open to the public. It is a place where presidents can relax, unwind, contemplate, entertain distinguished guests in an informal setting, and cope with the pressures of modern day society. The Presidential retreat is not open or accessible to the public, but the eastern hardwood forest of Catoctin Mountain Park has many other attractions for visitors: camping, picnicking, fishing, 25 miles of hiking trails, scenic mountain vistas, all await exploration. Catoctin Mountain Park was originally submarginal land purchased by the government in 1936, to be developed into a recreational facility. The facility was to demonstrate how rough terrain and eroded soil could be turned into productive land again. The New Deal's Works Progress Administration, WPA, began the work in the newly created Catoctin Recreational Demonstration Area, joined by the Civilian Conservation Crops, CCC, in 1939. Camp Misty Mount was first used by the Maryland League for Crippled Children. After the first year, the League moved to a second camp in 1938, Camp Greentop, because Camp Misty Mount's terrain was difficult to negotiate in a wheelchair. A third camp, Camp Hi-Catoctin, was completed in the winter of 1938-1939 and was used for three years as a family camp for federal employees. President Franklin D. Roosevelt was accustomed to seeking relief from hot Washington, D.C. summers and relaxing on weekends, aboard the presidential yacht "Potomac" or at Hyde Park, NY. In 1942 the U.S. Secret Service were very concerned about the President's continued use of the "Potomac." World War II had brought an attack on Pearl Harbor and German U boats close in Atlantic waters. Presidential safety was a concern and Presidential health was also a concern. The muggy climate of Washington, D.C., was considered detrimental to his health, affecting his sinuses. A new retreat, a place to relax, within a 100 mile radius of Washington, D.C. and in the cool mountain air was sought. Several sites were considered but Camp Hi-Catoctin in the Catoctin Recreational Demonstration Area was select |
What does Santa leave in the stockings of naughty children? | Why Does Santa Claus Give Coal to Bad Kids? | Mental Floss Why Does Santa Claus Give Coal to Bad Kids? iStock Like us on Facebook The tradition of giving misbehaving children lumps of fossil fuel predates the Santa we know, and is also associated with St. Nicholas, Sinterklaas, and Italy’s La Befana . Though there doesn't seem to be one specific legend or history about any of these figures that gives a concrete reason for doling out coal specifically, the common thread between all of them seems to be convenience. Santa and La Befana both get into people’s homes via the fireplace chimney and leave gifts in stockings hung from the mantel. Sinterklaas’s controversial assistant, Black Pete , also comes down the chimney and places gifts in shoes left out near the fireplace. St. Nick used to come in the window, and then switched to the chimney when they became common in Europe. Like Sinterklaas, his presents are traditionally slipped into shoes sitting by the fire. So, let’s step into the speculation zone: All of these characters are tied to the fireplace. When filling the stockings or the shoes, the holiday gift givers sometimes run into a kid who doesn’t deserve a present. So to send a message and encourage better behavior next year, they leave something less desirable than the usual toys, money, or candy—and the fireplace would seem to make an easy and obvious source of non-presents. All the individual would need to do is reach down into the fireplace and grab a lump of coal. (While many people think of fireplaces burning wood logs, coal-fired ones were very common during the 19th and early 20th centuries, which is when the American Santa mythos was being established.) That said, with the exception of Santa, none of these characters limits himself to coal when it comes to bad kids. They’ve also been said to leave bundles of twigs , bags of salt , garlic, and onions , which suggests that they’re less reluctant than Santa to haul their bad kid gifts around all night in addition to the good presents. Have you got a Big Question you'd like us to answer? If so, let us know by emailing us at bigquestions@mentalfloss.com . | Account Suspended Account Suspended This Account has been suspended. Contact your hosting provider for more information. |
Which word is used for an unnatural craving for unsuitable food, often exhibited during pregnancy? | Pica | definition of pica by Medical dictionary Pica | definition of pica by Medical dictionary http://medical-dictionary.thefreedictionary.com/pica Definition Pica is the persistent craving and compulsive eating of nonfood substances. The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, fourth edition, classifies it as a feeding and eating disorder of childhood. Description The puzzling phenomenon of pica has been recognized and described since ancient times. Pica has been observed in ethnic groups worldwide, in both primitive and modernized cultures, in both sexes, and in all age groups. The word pica comes from the Latin name for magpie, a bird known for its unusual and indiscriminate eating habits. In addition to humans, pica has been observed in other animals, including the chimpanzee. Pica in humans has many different subgroups, defined by the substance that is ingested. Some of the most commonly described types of pica are eating earth, soil or clay (geophagia), ice (pagophagia) and starch (amylophagia). However, pica involving dozens of other substances, including cigarette butts and ashes, hair, paint chips, and paper have also been reported. In one unusual case, the patient ingested transdermal patches of fentanyl, an opioid medication given for severe pain . Eating the skin patch increased the patient's dose of the drug by a factor of 10. Although pica can occur in individuals of any background, a higher incidence of pica is associated with: developmental delay and mental retardation psychiatric disease and autism poor nutrition or low blood levels of iron and other minerals certain cultural or religious traditions Causes and symptoms Evidence suggests that there may be several causes of pica. One widely held theory points to iron deficiency as a major cause of pica. Several reports have described pica in individuals with documented iron deficiency, although there has been uncertainty as to whether the iron deficiency was a cause of pica or a result of it. Because some substances, such as clay, are believed to block the absorption of iron into the bloodstream, it was thought that low blood levels of iron could be the direct result of pica. However, some studies have shown that pica cravings in individuals with iron deficiency stop once iron supplements are given to correct the deficiency. Another study looked specifically at the rate of iron absorption during pica conditions and normal dietary behavior, and showed that the iron absorption was not decreased by pica. In addition, low blood levels of iron commonly occur in pregnant women and those with poor nutrition, two populations at higher risk for pica. Such findings offer strong support of iron deficiency as a cause, rather than result, of pica. Other reports suggest that pica may have a psychological basis and may even fall into the spectrum of obsessive-compulsive disorder . Pica has a higher incidence in populations with an underlying diagnosis involving mental functioning. These diagnoses include psychiatric conditions like schizophrenia, developmental disorders including autism, and conditions with mental retardation. These conditions are not characterized by iron deficiency, which supports a psychological component in the cause of pica. Cultural and religious traditions may also play a role in pica behavior. In some cultures, nonfood substances are believed to have positive health or spiritual effects. Among some African Americans in the south, ingesting a particular kind of white clay is believed to promote health and reduce morning sickness during pregnancy. Other cultures practice pica out of belief that eating a particular substance may promote fertility or bring good luck. The hallmark feature of pica, consistently consuming nonfood substances, often does not present publicly. People may be embarrassed to admit to these unusual eating habits, and may hide it from their family and physician. In other cases, an individual may not report the pica to a physician simply because of a lack of knowledge of pica's potential medical significance. B | The PeopleString Story The PeopleString Story Fun Food Trivia Fun food trivia questions and answers. What milk product did the U.S. Agriculture Department propose as a substitute for meat in school lunches, in 1996? A: Yogurt. What breakfast cereal was Sonny the Cuckoo Bird "cuckoo for"? A: Cocoa Puffs. Why was the Animal Crackers box designed with a string handle? A: The animal shaped cookie treats were introduced in 1902 as a Christmas novelty, and packaged so they would be hung from the Christmas trees. On what vegetable did an ancient Egyptian place his right hand when taking an oath? A: The onion. 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Named for the founder, what is the name given to the upscale luxury hotels and resorts operated by the Hilton hotel chain? | | Lodging and Innovation Series Lodging and Innovation Series Event Ended on April 28, 2016 Los Angeles, CA Chip Conley Head of Global Hospitality & Strategy - Airbnb Hotel guru. Armchair psychologist. Traveling philosopher. Author. Speaker. Teacher. Student. Chip Conley has lived out more than one calling in his lifetime. No one has led the development, creation, and management of more boutique hotels than Chip Conley, founder and former CEO of Joie de Vivre (JDV). At age 26, Chip’s mission was to “create joy” by building a company that USA Today called “the most delightfully schizophrenic collection of hotels in America.” During his nearly 24 years as CEO, JDV grew to become the second largest boutique hotel company in America. (Chip is no longer an owner or leader of Joie de Vivre’s management business – now part of Commune Hotels – but remains a partner in several hotel properties.) Chip shares his unique prescription for success in PEAK: How Great Companies Get Their Mojo from Maslow, based on noted psychologist Abraham Maslow’s iconic Hierarchy of Needs. The New York Times bestseller, EMOTIONAL EQUATIONS: Simple Truths for Creating Happiness + Success, is Chip’s latest book where he takes us from emotional intelligence to emotional fluency – placing meaning at the top of the balance sheet. His previous books include The Rebel Rules: Daring to be Yourself in Business, and Marketing That Matters: 10 Practices to Profit Your Business and Change the World. Chip presents his theories on transformation and meaning – in business and life – to audiences around the world and he’s been a featured speaker at TED. Honored with the 2012 Pioneer Award – hospitality’s highest accolade – The San Francisco Business Times named Chip the Most Innovative CEO – and JDV the 2nd Best Place to Work in the entire Bay Area. Chip received his BA and MBA from Stanford University and holds an Honorary Doctorate in Psychology from Saybrook University, where he is the 2012/2013 Scholar- Practitioner in residence. He served on the Glide Memorial Board for nearly a decade and is now on the Boards of the Burning Man Project, the Esalen Institute, and Youth Speaks. In 2013, Chip launched Fest300 where he shares his passion for world festivals. And, he joined Airbnb as Head of Global Hospitality & Strategy, where he’s sharing his proven methods with hosts in nearly 200 countries. You can follow his adventures on his Fest300 travel blog. Sam Nazarian CEO - SBE Entertainment Group Nazarian's career began in the tech industry with a wireless company he co-founded and later sold after leading its rapid growth and record sales. In 2001, Nazarian began to hone his expertise in development and hospitality by successfully diversifying his family's assets into real estate holdings across virtually all sectors of the market. It was during this phase of his career that Nazarian began to see a demand for a different approach to hospitality-one that would fundamentally change the industry moving forward. From the launch of sbe's first nightclub in 2003, Nazarian has evolved the privately-held sbe into the definitive name in luxury with a collection that includes some of the most exclusive and high-profile hospitality and lifestyle destinations in the world. To create sbe's award-winning portfolio, Nazarian has aligned with internationally acclaimed design and culinary talents such as Philippe Starck and Matthew Rolston and chefs José Andrés and Katsuya Uechi. Nazarian's business savvy and creative vision have also attracted the interest of Wall Street, as well as active participation from a "who's who" of financial institutions, including Merrill Lynch, JP Morgan, Credit Suisse, Lowe Enterprises, Colony Capital and Stockbridge Real Estate Funds. Recently named on Fortune’s 40 Under 40 2014 List, Nazarian also was one of the youngest executive to be included in the "Top 100 Most Powerful People in Southern California" by West, the Los Angeles Times' magazine. Nazarian was also named among "The Influentials" in Los Angeles Magazine and was recently honored wit | James Hilton: Lost Horizon Reviewed by Steven H Silver James Hilton's Lost Horizon is assured a place in the annals of publishing history, not necessarily for its literary value, but for the simple fact that it was the first novel published in paperback in 1939 by Ian Ballantine. Even before the paperback came out, Frank Capra had turned it into a successful movie starring Ronald Colman. In 1973, a musical remake of the film was made. Of course, the book itself if very different from either movie version. Hilton employs several traditional methods in his story. The novel opens in a gentleman's club in Berlin where four Englishmen have met for the evening. Talk turns to a plane hi-jacking which had occured in Baskul, India the previous year. When the men realize they all knew one of the kidnap victims, Hugh Conway, the conversation briefly touches on his probable fate. After the group breaks up, one of their number, the author Rutherford, confides to another that he has seen Conway since the kidnapping and goes on to provide a manuscript accounting for Conway's experiences. Conway is among four kidnap victims, the others being Mallinson, his young assistant who is anxious to get back to civilization, Barnard, a brash American, and Miss Brinklow, an evangelist. Conway himself rounds out the group as an established diplomat and stoic. When the plane crashes in the Kuen-Lun Mountains, the quartet is rescued and taken to the hidden lamasery of Shangri-La. Hilton is stingy in letting out the secret of Shangri-La, which helps build the tension in this novel. Mallinson's attitude towards Shangri-La makes his actions somewhat targeted, while the rest of the group, while not as flamboyant, also telegraph their eventual course of action. Lost Horizon is not, of course, an adventure novel. It is more cerebral than that. The monks at Shangri-La believe in a philosophy which is a mix of Christianity as brought to the valley by the eighteenth century French priest Perrault (also the name of the French fabulist who compiled fairy tales such as "Sleeping Beauty") and the Buddhism which existed before Perrault's arrival. The motto of these monks could best be summed up as "Everything in moderation, even moderation." The valley of Shangri-la is a peaceful place, taking from the world around it, but remaining aloof from all the negative actions of that world. Although idyllic, it is not the paradise of the Bible, nor of any Western philosophy, invoking instead much that is Eastern. The dichotomy between the world outside the valley and the society which Hilton envisioned is brought into even starker contrast by today's knowledge that a war much worse than the one Conway fought in, would engulf many regions of the world less than a decade after Hilton wrote the book. Hilton foresaw another great war and mentions it as a vague prophecy in the book. One very telling moment comes when Miss Brinklow decides to attempt to understand the religious beliefs of the valley's residents. Chang, the lama-in-training assigned to be their tour guide, explains that the lamas "devote themselves. . . to contemplation and to the pursuit of wisdom." "But that isn't doing anything," Brinklow complains, expressing a Western viewpoint. Chang calmly agrees, "Then, madam, they do nothing." Chang does not attempt to argue with Brinklow nor sway her to his point of view in any way. When she announces her intention of converting the monastery's followers, the lama's neither stand in her way nor help, they merely allow her to do as she will. Lost Horizon is the type of book written to make the reader think. Even at the very end, when everything seems to be settled, Hilton throws the reader a curve ball, causing them to wonder whether Conway's memories of Shangri-La are real or merely the result of shock and exposure. And, if they are real, does the secret guarded in Shangri-La really exist or was it merely a |
In 2012 fossils of 1.9m years-old Homo rudolfensis were discovered in? | New Human Species? Fossil Find 'Clearly Distinct' From Other Early Humans, Researchers Say | The Huffington Post New Human Species? Fossil Find 'Clearly Distinct' From Other Early Humans, Researchers Say 08/08/2012 02:46 pm ET 4.5k By: Charles Choi, LiveScience Contributor Published: 08/08/2012 01:05 PM EDT on LiveScience New fossils from the dawn of the human lineage suggest our ancestors may have lived alongside a diversity of extinct human species, researchers say. Although modern humans, Homo sapiens, are the only human species alive today, the world has seen a number of human species come and go. Other members perhaps include the recently discovered "hobbit" Homo floresiensis . The human lineage, Homo, evolved in Africa about 2.5 million years ago, coinciding with the first evidence of stone tools. For the first half of the last century, conventional wisdom was that the most primitive member of our lineage was Homo erectus , the direct ancestor of our species. However, just over 50 years ago, scientists discovered an even more primitive species of Homo at Olduvai Gorge in Tanzania they dubbed Homo habilis, which had a smaller brain and a more apelike skeleton. Now fossils between 1.78 million and 1.95 million years old discovered in 2007 and 2009 in northern Kenya suggest that early Homo were quite a diverse bunch, with at least one other extinct human species living at the same time as H. erectus and H. habilis. "Two species of the genus Homo, our own genus, lived alongside our direct ancestor, Homo erectus, nearly 2 million years ago," researcher Meave Leakey at the Turkana Basin Institute in Nairobi, Kenya, told LiveScience. Meave Leakey carefully excavates the new face KNM-ER 62000. Researchers might be able to reconstruct what this new human species might have eaten by looking at its teeth and jaws. A skull known as KNM-ER 1470, found in 1972 in Kenya, was at the center of the debate over the number of species of early Homo living nearly 2 million years ago. It had a larger brain and a flatter face than H. habilis, leading some researchers to declare it a distinct species they dubbed Homo rudolfensis . [ See Photos of the New Homo Fossils ] However, making comparisons between these fossils was difficult, because no single purported H. rudolfensis specimen contained both the face and the lower jaw, details needed to see if it was indeed separate from H. habilis. Any supposed differences between H. habilis and H. rudolfensis might, for instance, have been due to variations between the sexes of a single species. The newly discovered face and lower-jaw fossils, uncovered within a radius of just more than 6 miles (10 kilometers) from where KNM-ER 1470 was unearthed, now suggest that KNM-ER 1470 and the novel finds are indeed members of a distinct species of early Homo that stands out from others with its uniquely built face. "It had very flat facial features — you could draw a straight line from its eye socket to where its incisor teeth would be," researcher Fred Spoor at the Max Planck Institute for Evolutionary Anthropology in Leipzig, Germany, told LiveScience. "This shows east Africa about 2 million years ago was quite a crowded place with many diverse species of early Homo," Spoor said. The environment was more verdant back then than it is today, with a larger lake. "There was plenty of opportunities ecologically to accommodate more than one hominid species ," Spoor said. Other researchers suggest these new fossils are not enough evidence of a new human species . However, "these are really distinctive shape profiles — it really shows something completely different," Leakey said. "I feel pretty confident that we're not just dealing with variation in one species." In principle, researchers might be able to reconstruct what this new species might have eaten by looking at its teeth and jaws. "The incisors are really rather small compared to what you'd find in other early Homo," Spoor said. "In the back of the mouth, the teeth are large, telling us a lot of food processing was going on there ... it may be possible | Australopithecus sediba Australopithecus sediba Two spectacular new hominid fossils found in a cave at Malapa in South Africa in 2008 and 2009 have been assigned to a new species, Australopithecus sediba ('sediba' means 'wellspring' in the local seSotho language). Discovered by a team led by Lee Berger and Paul Dirks, it is claimed by them to be the best candidate yet for an immediate ancestor to the genus Homo. The fossils are between 1.78 and 1.95 million years old, about the same date of the oldest Homo erectus fossils. The first fossil, MH1, found by Lee Berger's son Matthew, is an almost complete skull and partial skeleton of an 11 to 12 year old boy. The second fossil, MH2, is a partial skeleton of an adult female, including some jaw fragments. The boy's brain has a typical australopithecine size of 420cc, compared to the smallest Homo brain of 510cc. Both skeletons are small, about 130cm (4'3") tall. Au. sediba is most similar to, and quite likely descended from, Au. africanus. The upper limbs are long, and similar to other australopithecines. Many features of the hip, knee and ankle bones show it was bipedal, like other australopithecines, but the foot bones are still quite primitive. However Berger et al. list many other features of the skull, teeth, and pelvis in which it resembles early Homo fossils. The discoverers have suggested that Au. sediba might be ancestral to either Homo habilis or Homo rudolfensis, or that it might be a closely related sister group to Homo - not a direct ancestor, but a close cousin. Anatomically sediba would be a plausible Homo ancestor, but as the authors admit, these two individuals existed after the earliest known Homo fossils (at about 2.3 million years), so they can't be human ancestors. However, it's not impossible that the sediba species had already existed for a few hundred thousand years and that early members of it could have been human ancestors. Interestingly, prominent scientists quoted in the media have split fairly evenly on the question of whether sediba should have been assigned to Homo or Australopithecus - Bill Kimbel, Don Johanson, Susan Anton and Colin Groves went for Homo, while Meave Leakey, Tim White and Ron Clarke didn't. Some scientists have even suggested that it may be a late-surviving variant of Au. africanus. However, the authors argued that the overall body plan was australopithecine, and hence put it in that genus. This seems to be the conservative and safest plan; even if they are right in their claims about sediba, the fossils do not seem out of place in Australopithecus, whereas putting them in Homo would have run the risk of needing to reclassify them later if they did not turn out to be very closely related to Homo. It would also, as Chris Stringer pointed out in an interview, require "a major redefinition" of the genus Homo. In summary, it's an important discovery even though we don't yet know exactly how it fits into the family tree and what it means for human origins. Refreshingly, the discoverers have been fairly restrained in their claims about the fossil, and are keeping other options in mind. The creationist response The creationist organization Answers In Genesis has already taken note of the fossil . One might have expected that such small, and small-brained, fossils would be dismissed as apes. A few years ago, I'm sure AIG would have done so unhesitatingly. But AIG has strongly backed the idea that the similarly-sized Hobbit from Flores is a pathological human. Because of that, and probably also because some scientists have said Au. sediba should have been classified as Homo, AIG was surprisingly cautious. After referring to a quote by Berger that the small brain size of sediba (an australopithecine feature) is similar to that of the Flores Hobbit, AIG says that: Berger's comment suggests the Australopithecus sediba fossils may in fact be misclassified Homo individuals who were fully human. and But whatever happened to this earlier claim by AIG : When complete fossils are found, they are easy to assign clearly as either 'ape' or human, |
Which author's works include the novels 'Antic Hay' and 'Crome Yellow'? | Aldous Huxley Facts Aldous Huxley Facts Aldous Huxley Facts Aldous Huxley was a British author best known for the book A Brave New World. Aldous Huxley was born in July 26th, 1894 to Julia Arnold and Leonard Huxley in Godalming, Surrey, England. His father was a schoolmaster and writer and his mother founded Prior's Field School. Aldous went blind as a teenager for two or three years, but his eyesight returned sufficient enough to study English at Balliol College, Oxford, but it was always poor for the rest of his life. He graduated with honors. Aldous Huxley's first published novel was Crome Yellow in 1921, a social satire. His published works include novels, short story collections, poetry collections, essay collections, screenplays, travel books, drama, articles, and even a children's book titled The Crows of Pearblossom. Interesting Aldous Huxley Facts: Aldous Huxley's mother died when he was only 14. He became sick in 1911 and his sight was forever damaged. Aldous Huxley's brother Noel committed suicide in 1914 after suffering from depression. Aldous Huxley wrote a novel when he was 17 but it was not published. Aldous Huxley's first novel Crome Yellow was a satirical look at life at the Garsington Manor where he had worked during World War I. Aldous Huxley's works often addressed the potential harm to mankind by scientific progress. Aldous Huxley developed a close friendship with the famous writer D.H. Lawrence while at Oxford. He eventually edited Lawrence's letters following his death in 1930. Aldous novels included Crome Yellow, Antic Hay, Those Barren Leaves, Point Counter Point, Brave New World, Eyeless in Gaza, After Many a Summer, Time Must Have a Stop, Ape and Essence, The Genius and the Goddess, and Island. Aldous Huxley moved to Hollywood in 1937 with his wife Maria, and son Matthew. He lived there for the rest of his life. Aldous Huxley became spiritual soon after moving to the U.S. and meeting Jiddu Krishnamurti. He became a Vendatist. Aldous Huxley wrote a satirical book After Many a Summer which featured Tarzana College, after spending a great deal of time at Occidental College in Los Angeles in 1939. Aldous Huxley became a Hollywood screenwriter and began earning $3,000 a week, which in 1938 was a lot of money. Aldous used a lot of the money he earned as a screenwriter to bring artist and writer refugees to the U.S. from Hitler's Germany. Aldous Huxley wrote a letter to George Orwell, the author of Nineteen Eighty-Four, in 1949 to congratulate him on his book. He felt the book was 'profoundly important', and predicted that the government would become all-controlling in the years to come. Aldous Huxley applied to become a citizen of the United States but because he would not agree to take up arms to defend the U.S. his application was denied several times. He eventually withdrew his application. Aldous was married twice. His first marriage ended when his wife Maria died. His second marriage to Laura Archera ended when Aldous died of laryngeal cancer. Aldous Huxley died at the age of 69, on November 22, 1963. When he died, the author C.S. Lewis had also passed away. Both of their deaths were overshadowed by President John F. Kennedy' assassination. Russian composer Igor Stravinsky was good friends with Aldous Huxley. Igor dedicated his final orchestral composition to Aldous. Related Links: | Translations Translations Search facility Nevil Shute Norway The Foundation is trying to build up a profile of the availability of Nevil Shute titles in languages other than English. Devoted Shutists have provided the foundation with details of books translated into Dutch, French, German, Italian, Japanese Russian & Spanish. However, if you know of any translations not listed below or translations in other languages, please send details by e-mail to the Webmaster Swedish Translations English translation of Swedish title Stephen Morris and Pilotage As Far As Wings Carry Lonely Road The Town That Came Alive What Happened To The Corbetts Tills vi ses igen The Man With The Sallow Pipes Most Secret Vinland The Good is probably not translated The Chequer Board The Seafarers is probably not translated No Highway To The Memory Of Janet Beyond The Black Stump The Rainbow And The Rose Regnbågen och rosen The Rainbow And The Rose Trustee From The Toolroom "English translation of Danish title" Danish publisher So Disdained/The Mysterious Aviator - Ukendt Fly = "Unknown Plane" Ruined City - Mr. Warren kommer til byen = "Mr. Warren comes to town" Lademann An Old Captivity - Drømmen om Hekja = "The dream of Hekja" Pied Piper - Manden med pilefløjterne = "The man with the Willow flutes" (Don't know the right word, but pilefløjterne = flute made of willow branch) Lademann/ A Town Like Alice - Arven = "The legacy" Round the Bend - Hvilket Menneske = "What a man" The Far Country - Det fjerne land = "The far country" Slide rule - En Mand med Regnestok = "A man with a slide rule" Vintens Requiem for a Wren/The Breaking Wave - Janet = "Janet" Beyond the Black Stump - Det forjættede land = "The promised land" On the Beach - På stranden - Ventetid = "On the beach - Waiting time" Vinten The Rainbow and the Rose - Regnbuen og rosen = "The rainbow and the rose" Trustee From the Toolroom - Formynderen = "The Trustee" Norwegian Translations (Thanks to Anne-Lise Gilje) Original title Kontakt (Contact) = "Stephen Morris" og "Kjentmann" ("Stephen Morris" and "The local guide") 1963 Byen som våknet (The town that came alive) 1966 Mannen med seljefløytene (The man with the willow flutes) 1945 Livet og leken (The life and the game) 1946 Den som intet våger (Nothing ventured....) 1949 En by som Alice (A town like Alice) 1950 Der veien slutter (Where the road ends) 1954 Lykkens land (Land of fortune) 1953 Til minne om Janet (In memory of Janet) 1955 Fordi du sviktet (Because you failed) 1956 Den siste bredd (The last shore) 1958 The Rainbow and the Rose Regnbuen og rosen (The rainbow and the rose) 1959 En troskyldig mann (An ingenuous man) 1960 Ergens waar de wereld ophoudt (Somewhere where the world ends) 1956 s Mensen schaakspel (Humans Chess Game) 1947 Land in de verte (Far-away Country) 1952 Spel met de dood (Game with the Death) 1948 De droom van Ross (Ross' Dream) 1940 De laatste oever (The last Shore) 1957 Kruistocht der liefde (Crusade of Love) 1942 The Rainbow and the Rose Geen leven zonder droom (No life without a Dream) 1958 Gebed voor een vrouw (Prayer for a woman) 1955 Onder de sterren der woestijn (Under the Stars of the Desert) 1951 Finale als voorspel (Final as Overture) 1950 Diamanten voor Janice (Diamonds for Janice) 1960 trad. par Jean de Lafforest; McCorquadale, London Beyond the Black Stump trad. par Pierre SINGER, Paris, Librairie Stock 1957 The Far Country trad. par Pierre SINGER, Paris, éd. Stock 1955 In the Wet trad. par Pierre SINGER, Paris, Librairie Stock 1955 No Highway trad. Geneviève MEKER, Paris, René Julliard 1950 An Old Captivity trad. de Jacqueline DUPLAIN , Genève, Paris, Ed. Jeheber 1946 On the Beach trad. par Pierre SINGER, Paris, éd. Stock1968 Pied Piper trad. Denise van MOPPES, Genève, éd. S:A:R:I:, Casterman, cop. 1959 The Rainbow and the Rose L'arc-en-ciel et la rose trad. par Pierre SINGER, Paris, Librairie Stock 1958 Requiem for a Wren trad. par Pierre SINGER, Paris, Librairie Stock 1956 Round the Bend trad. de l'américain par Pierre SINGER, Paris, Librairie Stock 1952 A Town Like Alice |
In which of Shakespeare's plays did the Montague and Capulet families appear? | The House of Montague in Romeo and Juliet - Characters The House of Montague in 'Romeo and Juliet' By Lee Jamieson Updated September 11, 2016. The House of Montague in Romeo and Juliet is one of “fair Verona’s” two feuding families – the other being the House of Capulet. Montague’s son, Romeo, falls in love with the daughter of Capulet and they elope much to the anger of their respective families. This guide provides commentary on all the main characters in the House of Montague. Commentary on the House of Capulet is also available. House of Montague Montague: Father to Romeo and married to Lady Montague. Head of Montague clan, he is locked in a bitter and on-going feud with the Capulets. He is concerned that Romeo is melancholy at the beginning of the play. Lady Montague: Mother to Romeo and married to Montague. She dies in grief when Romeo is banished. Romeo Montague: Romeo is son and heir of Montague and Lady Montague. He’s a handsome man of about sixteen who falls easily in and out of love demonstrating his immaturity. You can read a more detailed analysis in our Romeo Character Study . continue reading below our video Shakespeare: Romeo and Juliet Overview Benvolio: Montague’s nephew and Romeo’s cousin. Benvolio is a loyal friend to Romeo who tries to counsel him in his love life – he attempts to distract Romeo from thinking about Rosaline. He avoids and tries to defuse violent encounters, but it is implied by Mercutio that he does have a temper in private. Balthasar: Romeo’s serving man. When Romeo is in exile, Balthasar brings him news of Verona. He unwittingly informs Romeo of Juliet’s death, but is not being aware that she has taken a substance to only appear dead. Abraham: Montague’s serving man. He fights Capulet’s serving men Samson and Gregory in Act 1, Scene 1, establishing the discord between the families. | Shakespeare Solved: Did Shakespeare Write Henry V, Part 2? Did Shakespeare Write Henry V, Part 2? King Henry V died on 31 August 1422, one month shy of his 36th birthday. Shakespeare had dramatized him in three plays -- Henry IV, Parts 1 and 2, and Henry V. Tom Hiddleston in the Hollow Crown series Shakespeare refers to him in the series of plays about his son, the Henry VI plays. Henry VI, part 1 opens in Westminster Abbey at for the funeral for Henry V. But there is a great deal that happened in Henry V's life between these two series of plays. It begs the question: did Shakespeare write a sequel to the Henry V play? Even if he didn't actually complete a written play for it, did he plan to write it? At the very least, was he thinking of writing a sequel? At the end of the Henry V play, he has won the battle of Agincourt, and he has successfully wooed Catherine de Valois. But he would go on to live almost 7 more years. Emma Thompson and Kenneth Branagh in the 1989 film His success at Agincourt was not the last time he fought in France. He would continue the war there. There is so much more to his life that it is hard to believe that Shakespeare never even considered telling more of that story. Another reason why Shakespeare may have wanted to write a fourth chapter in he Henry's life is because when Shakespeare wrote about Prince Hal/Henry V, he was writing for Robert Devereux, Earl of Essex. Robert Devereux, Earl of Essex Essex was Shakespeare's friend and patron from around 1593-4. Shakespeare had written plays for Essex (and for his friend the Earl of Southampton) for many years. They were the two most dashing young men in all of London, and Shakespeare was very lucky to have made friends with them. Henry Wriothesley, Earl of Southampton Essex and Southampton turn up time and again in the plays: as Mercutio and Romeo, as Demetrius and Lysander, as Valentine and Proteus, Don Pedro and Benedick, etc. The most controversial play Shakespeare wrote on behalf of Essex was his Richard II play -- which was a case for deposing a sitting monarch, and a thinly veiled threat against Queen Elizabeth. Most famously, Shakespeare modeled his Prince Hal/King Henry V character after Essex. In a sense, Shakespeare was writing pro-Essex propaganda at a time when Queen Elizabeth's court was divided between two factions, the Essex faction and the Cecil faction. Essex was the Queen's "favourite" for many years, but there were many at court, primarily Wiliam Cecil and his son Robert, who conspired against him. When Shakespeare wrote his plays supporting Essex, he was trying to inspire London to rally behind Essex. When he wrote Henry V for Essex , he was writing a play for him as he was marching off to war, against Irish rebels. Essex in armour That play was first performed in early 1599. The Essex campaign in Ireland was a complete failure, and it led to Essex's complete failure at court, and his loss of favour with Queen Elizabeth. Things were so bad for Essex, that by February 1601, he led an armed rebellion against the Queen and her court. He was executed. |
What is the name of the official country residence of the British Prime Minister? | The Chilterns AONB - Map categories Map categories Map categories Chequers Chequers, or Chequers Court, is a country house near Wendover, the official country residence of British Prime Ministers since 1921. The original house probably gained its name in the 1100’s because it may have been built or inhabited by an individual named Elias Ostiarius,and the name “Ostiarius” meant an Usher of the Court of the Exchequer. His coat of arms included the chequer board of the Exchequer so it is likely he named his estate after his arms and position at court. Another explanation sometimes offered is that the house is named after the Chequers Trees that grow in its grounds. Also known as Wild Service Tree, it produces small berries which are called Chequers. There has been a house on the site since the 12th century, but the present 16th century house was not well documented in its early years. In 1565 one William Hawtrey restored and enlarged the house, and after completing the house, had the dubious honour of guarding a royal prisoner at Chequers, Lady Mary Grey, younger sister of Lady Jane Grey, who had married without her family’s consent and was banished from court by Queen Elizabeth 1 for two years. In 1715 the then owner of the house married a John Russell, a grandson of Oliver Cromwell. The house is well known for this connection to the Cromwells and still contains a large collection of Cromwell memorabilia. In the 19th century the Russells made modern alterations to the house in the gothic style,and towards the end of the 19th century the house passed through marriage to the Astley family. They let the house to the Clutterbuck family, who loved it so much that when they left in 1909 they had a very similar house built in Bedfordshire. Following the Clutterbucks’ departure the house was taken on a long lease by Mr Arthur Lee. He and his American wife Ruth were in need of a country home and Chequers suited them. They commenced a huge process of restoration and when the last of the ancestral owners died in 1912 they bought the property. During World War 1 the house became a hospital and then a convalescent home for officers. It was reinstated as a home following the end of hostilities and the childless Lees formed a plan. Following the war a new breed of politician was entering government. These men did not have the country houses of previous prime ministers in which to entertain foreign dignitaries, or relax from the affairs of state, so after lengthy discussions with David Lloyd George, the then Prime Minister, Chequers was given to the nation as a country retreat for the serving Prime Minister by the Chequers Estate Act 1917. Arthur and Ruth Lee, by this time Lord and Lady Lee of Fareham, left Chequers on 8th January 1921. You can read more about the benefits that it was hoped Chequers and the surrounding countryside would bring to prime ministers here . Further Information Chequers: The Prime Minister’s Country House and its History by Dame Norma Major, published by Collins in 1996. Grid Reference | Prime Ministers in the House of Lords | History of government Prime Ministers in the House of Lords — No 10 guest historian series , Prime Ministers and No. 10 The Marquess of Salisbury, the last Prime Minister to lead a government from the House of Lords In Anthony Trollope’s 1876 novel The Prime Minister, the Prime Minister of the title is Plantagenet Palliser, the Duke of Omnium. It may today appear very strange that a member of the House of Lords could head the British government. The last peer to be called upon to serve as Prime Minister, Sir Alec Douglas-Home , renounced his peerage shortly after taking office in 1963. The Marquess of Salisbury , who retired in 1902, was the last Prime Minister to lead a government from the Lords. Trollope’s depiction, however, reflected the political realities of his day. Of the thirteen Prime Ministers who served during his lifetime (1815-1882), only four spent their entire premiership in the House of Commons, while seven governed from the Lords. Uniquely, Lord John Russell spent his first term (1846-1852) in the Commons, but his second (1865-1866) in the Lords, having been ennobled as Earl Russell in 1861. Benjamin Disraeli transferred from the Lower to the Upper House while in office, having been created Earl of Beaconsfield in 1876. The case of Lord John Russell – a courtesy title which he held as a younger son of the Duke of Bedford – provides a useful reminder that not all those Prime Ministers referred to as ‘Lord’ necessarily sat in the Upper House. As an Irish peer, Lord Palmerston did not have an automatic right to sit in the Lords and was MP for Tiverton while Prime Minister. Although British politics became progressively more democratic during the nineteenth century, more peers than commoners served as Prime Minister in that period. In fact more Prime Ministers spent their premierships exclusively in the Lords during the nineteenth century than the eighteenth century. Two of the nineteenth (and indeed any) century’s longest serving incumbents were peers: Salisbury, who governed for over thirteen years in three administrations, and Lord Liverpool , who served continuously for over fourteen years. In 1817, eleven years before he became Prime Minister, the Duke of Wellington remarked, ‘Nobody cares a damn for the House of Lords; the House of Commons is everything in England and the House of Lords nothing’. Events leading to the passage of the 1832 Reform Act appeared to confirm Wellington’s view, bringing down his government, with the Lords eventually forced to yield to the Lower House to pass the Act. Yet Wellington noted in a more reflective mood in 1835 that ‘the House of Lords still constitutionally possesses great power over the legislation of the country’. Before the 1911 Parliament Act tipped the constitutional balance decidedly in favour of the Commons, there were several significant occasions on which the Lords forced the Commons to postpone or reconsider major legislative proposals, notably in 1884 over parliamentary reform and in 1893 over Irish Home Rule. As Walter Bagehot noted in his 1867 work The English Constitution, the Lords also retained its significance as ‘a reservoir of Cabinet ministers’. Nearly half of William Gladstone ’s 1880 Cabinet were peers. Despite the Upper House’s continued significance, some doubted whether a Prime Minister was best placed there. Yet such objections could be grounded less on principle than an aversion to a particular individual. George Canning ’s dislike of the ineffectual Duke of Portland , whom he hoped to succeed, prompted him to argue in 1809 that it was ‘indispensable’ that the Prime Minister sit in the Commons. In 1894, following Gladstone’s retirement, a deputation of Liberal MPs protested to their Chief Whip about a peer filling his place, Queen Victoria having chosen the Earl of Rosebery in preference to Sir William Harcourt. There were undoubtedly potential pitfalls for a Prime Minister who sat in the Lords. Winston Churchill believed that Lord Rosebery’s career was seriously hampered by his peerage, ob |
In which alphabet would you find letters called shin, dhal and Jim? | Learn Arabic - Arabic Alphabet Made Easy - Jim, Ha, and Kha - YouTube Learn Arabic - Arabic Alphabet Made Easy - Jim, Ha, and Kha 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 Sep 16, 2013 Click here to get our FREE App & More Free Lessons at ArabicPod101: http://www.ArabicPod101.com/video Learn Arabic with ArabicPod101.com! Welcome to ArabicPod101.com's Arabic Alphabet Made Easy series. In this video series, you will learn the Arabic alphabet. We will teach you the alphabet using simple steps, showing you the correct stroke order, helpful tricks for memorization, and proper usage in common Arabic words. If you want to get started reading and writing Arabic, this is THE place to start. You'll learn Arabic in mere minutes with these audio and video lessons, so join us for Arabic Alphabet Made Easy from ArabicPod101.com! In this lesson, we'll show you how to write three letters in Arabic: Jim, Ha, and Kha, and we'll teach you a few words you can write with these letters. Are you ready to learn more Arabic characters and words? Visit us at ArabicPod101.com, where you will find Arabic lesson notes and many more fantastic lessons and learning resources! Leave us a message while you are there! Find out more, go to: http://www.arabicpod101.com/2013/08/0... | "Masterminds" - Evening Gazette (Middlesbrough, England), December 27, 2014 | Online Research Library: Questia Read preview Article excerpt 1. Which actor starred as detective Magnum PI? 2. Which town in Cornwall has become famous for the number of artists who are based there because of its light? 3. Which Manx rider won five stages in the 2010 tour de France? 4. Which comedian created the characters Stavros, Tory Boy and Loadsamoney? 5. Which famous TV chef played football for Glasgow Rangers FC? 6. In the Thunderbirds TV series, which son piloted Thunderbird Two and dressed in yellow? 7. In the TV series Diagnoses Murder, who plays Dr Mark Sloan? 8. Where is the Royal Regatta held each year on the River Thames? 9. Who was the captain of the 2010 European Ryder cup team? 10. Who won 18 this year's Strictly Come Dancing final? 11. What was the name of her partner? 12. What is the capital city of Spain? 13. What is a Samoyed? 14. How many inches make a yard? 15. Which tree grows the tallest? 16. Where is Angel Falls? 17. What was once known as a love apple? 23 18. What is Cher's real name? 19. What was the name of Lou Reed's band? 20. Who invented the lightning conductor? 21. Where in England according to Bram Stoker did Dracula first set ashore? 22. Which TV detective had a secretary called Miss Lemon? 23. In which film does British rock star David Bowie star as a goblin king? 24. How was entertainer Nicolai Poliakoff better known? 25. True or False: the Kingdom of Bahrain is an island nation? … Subscribe to Questia and enjoy: Full access to this article and over 10 million more from academic journals, magazines, and newspapers Over 83,000 books Access to powerful writing and research tools Article details Newspapers Encyclopedia |
In mediaeval York, if streets were called Gates, what were gates called? | York History Street by Street York's Streets and Buildings Please note - the term 'gate' used in York street names like Walmgate, Coppergate, Stonegate and Skeldergate, derives from the Viking word 'gata' meaning street. The term should not be confused with the word gate meaning a gateway. The historic gateways to the city of York are called 'Bars'. YORK'S STREETS Aldwark Aldwark is a street that gets its name from 'Old earthwork' and was so named because the Roman wall that surrounded York ran near here. The wall was later replaced by the medieval city wall which runs adjacent to the street. The interior of the Merchant Taylors' Hall, just off Aldwark dates from around 1400, although the brick exterior dates from 1672 and 1715. It was the home of York's Merchant Taylors' Guild, established by a Royal Charter of Incorporation from Charles II in 1662. The charter merged the guilds of the drapers, hosiers and tailors. The hall is the only surviving hall of a craft guild in York. Baile Hill Bishopsgate is the site of Baile Hill, which was one of two castles built by William the Conqueror. Trees now grow out of the mound. Bishophill Junior Bishophill was once part of the land owned by the Archbishop of York. St Mary's Church, formerly St Mary's Bishophill Junior has a western tower which is said to be the oldest piece of ecclesiastical architecture in York. It was built in three conquest phases, including re-used Roman stone, Anglo-Saxon herringbone masonry and a late Anglo-Saxon bell-opening at the top of the tower. An Anglo-Saxon cross-shaft can be seen in the church. There was once also a medieval church called St Mary's Bishophill Senior, a little further south in the street called Bishophill Senior. Parts of this church were used in the construction of the Holy Redeemer Church in Boroughbridge Road. Blake Street Blake Street links Duncombe Place to St Helen's Square and is the home of the York Assembly Rooms built by Richard Boyle, 3rd Earl of Burlington in 1730 in a neo-classical style with Egyptian influence. It was built as a grand ball room, but Daniel Defoe later described the work as tasteless. Blossom Street Blossom Street is the southern continuation of Micklegate, outside Micklegate Bar. It was historically known as Ploxwangate, deriving from Ploughswain gate, meaning 'the street of the man who repairs ploughs'. Ploxwan was corrupted through natural changes in English speech to Blossom. A street called Blossomgate also exists in Ripon and has the same origin. St Mary's Bar Convent near Micklegate Bar in Blossom Street was built in 1765 by Thomas Atkinson. Bootham Bootham means 'at the booths' and probably refers to booths erected near Bootham Bar, which were used for a weekly market held by the monks of St Mary's Abbey. Bootham is a continuation of Petergate outside the city walls beyond Bootham Bar. A stretch of the wall of St Mary's Abbey runs along the southern side of the street. At the corner of the wall at the junction of Bootham and Marygate is St Mary's Tower. Bootham leads out to the the village of Clifton, a subburb of York with a Victorian village green. Bootham Bar The city gateway of Bootham Bar lies at the western end of High Petergate, within the city walls. Exhibition Square and the street of Boortham lie just outside the bar. It stands on the site of a Roman gateway called Prima Porta Dextra and was the main medieval entrance into the city from the north through the Forest of Galtres. Parts of the building with its four bartizan towers date from the 11th century, but the part facing into the city was rebuilt in 1719 and 1832. In 1832, the outer extension of the gateway or 'Barbican' was removed. In historic times guards were posted here to guide travellers through the Forest of Galtres. Monks from St Mary's Abbey once held a weekly market nearby. See also Bootham. See also Micklegate Bar, Monk Bar, Walmgate Bar. Boroughbridge Road Boroughbridge Road is the home to the Holy Redeemer Church, which was built in 1965 using parts of the demolished church of St Mary Bishophill Senior which dated fr | Rothesay Feature Page on Undiscovered Scotland East Side of Rothesay Seen Across the Harbour The town of Rothesay gathers around the north facing Rothesay Bay on the east side of the Isle of Bute. As the terminus for the 35 minute ferry crossing from Wemyss Bay, with onward rail connections to Glasgow, it remains a highly accessible resort: and the improvement and increased capacity of the ferry service in recent years reflects steadily improving fortunes after a number of decades of decline. Today's visitor finds a very traditional and good looking resort that shows all the signs of its Victorian heritage, even down to the Victorian Toilets on the pier: as far as we know the only toilets in Scotland to be accorded their own visitor leaflet. Ladies should note that only the gents' loos are of historical interest: although the Victorian era was named after a female monarch, it seems that provision for the needs of female visitors was not high on the agenda of Rothesay's developers at the time. At least there are now facilities (albeit modern facilities) for female visitors. As well as serving as a gateway to the Isle of Bute, Rothesay is by far the island's biggest settlement. Here you will find almost all of the island's shops, a large proportion of the accommodation available on Bute, and a number of key visitor attractions. These include the Discovery Centre, in the spectacular Winter Gardens building on the sea front: while in the centre of the town is the circular, moated shell of Rothesay Castle, much of which dates back to the early 1200s. A 15 minute walk from the centre of the town are the remains of St Mary's Church, which is only a century younger, being built in the early 1300s. Rothesay's origins are closely linked with those of its castle which, despite the attentions of Norse attackers twice in the 1200s, provided a focus for the town. The castle was a favourite home of a number of early Scottish kings, and Rothesay received its Royal Charter from Robert III in 1401, being later declared a free port by James VI in 1585. In May 1685 Rothesay Castle was attacked during a failed revolt against James VII/II by the Duke of Argyll. At the time Rothesay was said to be the home port for 80 boats fishing for herring, but the final demise of the castle seemed to lead to a period of decline for the town that surrounded it. The 1700s saw a number of small scale ventures into industrialisation, though none of them especially successful. Typical of the time was the distillery that was founded here in 1798, failing not long afterwards. It was the introduction of some of the world's earliest steamships to the Clyde in the early 1800s that proved to be the making of Rothesay. Those operating these early vessels needed somewhere accessible and attractive to offer as a destination, and Rothesay fitted the bill admirably. The town was quickly established as a very fashionable watering hole and improvements to its harbour came hand in hand with the establishment of regular steamer services linking Rothesay to Glasgow and a number of other Clyde Estuary ports. During the same period it also grew as a herring fishing port. By the late 1800s, the number of steamers calling at Rothesay had increased to the point where its steamer pier was second busiest on the Clyde, with only Greenock seeing more traffic. Residents of Glasgow could reach Rothesay in around an hour by rail and steamer, and one result was a dramatic increase in the number of hotels and boarding houses. Once the increasingly mass-market trippers had reached Rothesay, they could progress to Port Bannatyne and from there across the island to Ettrick Bay by tram. The peak year for steamer traffic was 1913, and during the Summer of that year anything up to 100 steamers each day called at Rothesay. The inter-war years saw Rothesay consolidate its position as a resort with |
Lottie Dod was Wimbledon ladies singles champion five times and also represented England in which sport? | Lottie Dod Lottie Dod Lottie Dod excelled in tennis, golf, hockey and archery, and competed in several more sports. Born Sway, England Charlotte "Lottie" Dod ( 24 September 1871 – 27 June 1960 ) was an English sportswoman best known as a tennis player. She won the Wimbledon Ladies' Singles Championship five times, the first one when she was only fifteen, in the summer of 1887. She remains the youngest ladies' singles champion, though Martina Hingis was three days younger when she won the women's doubles title in 1996. In addition to tennis, Dod competed in many other sports, including golf , field hockey, and archery. She also won the British Ladies Amateur Golf Championship, played twice for the England women's national field hockey team (which she helped to found), and won a silver medal at the 1908 Summer Olympics in archery. The Guinness Book of Records has named her as the most versatile female athlete of all time, together with track and field athlete and fellow golf player Babe Zaharias. Early life Dod was born in Bebington, Cheshire to Joseph and Margaret Dod. Joseph Dod, from Liverpool , had made a fortune in the cotton trade. The family was wealthy enough to provide for all members for life; Lottie and her brother Willy never had to work. Besides Willy, Lottie Dod had a sister, Annie, and another brother, Tony. Like their sister, they all excelled in sports. Annie was a good tennis player, golfer, ice skater and billiards player. Willy Dod won the Olympic gold medal in archery at the 1908 Games, while Tony was a regional level archer and a chess and tennis player. When Dod was nine years old, two tennis courts were built near the family's estate Edgeworth. Lawn tennis, invented in 1873, was highly fashionable for the wealthy in England, and all of the Dod children started playing the game frequently. Tennis Lottie Dod, here shown at age 14, debuted in tennis at age 11 and won her first Wimbledon title when she was 15. The press dubbed her the "Little Wonder". Together with Annie, who was eight years older, Dod entered her first tennis tournament, the 1883 Northern Championships in Manchester , at age eleven. They lost in the first round of the doubles tournament to Hannah Keith and Amber McCord, but won the consolation tournament. One journalist, Sydney Brown, noted that "Miss L. Dod should be heard of in the future". She turned out to be correct. At the same tournament in 1885, she came to prominence when she nearly beat reigning Wimbledon champion Maud Watson in the final, losing 8 – 6, 7 – 5. Dod would win the doubles event (with Annie) and had earlier won the singles, doubles and mixed doubles at the Waterloo tournament. These performances earned her the nickname "Little Wonder" in the press. Slowly, Dod became an established top player, illustrated by the fact she partnered then seven-time Wimbledon doubles winner Ernest Renshaw for the first time in 1887. That same year, she also debuted at Wimbledon. Only six competitors, not including top player Watson, entered. Dod easily advanced through the first rounds to earn the right to challenge the defending champion 1, Blanche Bingley, whom she defeated 6–2, 6–0. The two met again in the final of the 1888 West of England Tournament. Although designated as a so-called "open" tournament, the officials made the remarkable decision to impose a handicap of 15 2 on Dod. She still managed to win against her opponent, now known by her married name, Blanche Hillyard. The Wimbledon final of 1888 was rematch of the previous year, and Dod again emerged victorious (6–3, 6–3). Lottie Dod's style of play, then regarded as unorthodox, now seems notably modern. She was perhaps the first player to advocate hitting the ball just before the top of the bounce and to adopt a modern, albeit single-handed, racquet grip. Her ground strokes were reported by contemporaries to be unusually firmly hit by the standards of the time, but - like many female players of the day - she served underhand and only rarely employed spin. Dod only entered one open tournament in 1889 (the Northern Champ | Tennis players of the century | The Independent Tennis players of the century Tuesday 7 December 1999 00:00 BST Click to follow The Independent Online Rod Laver beat out the player who grew up idolizing him, Pete Sampras, as the men's tennis player of the century, and Steffi Graf edged Martina Navratilova as the top women's player in a poll conducted by The Associated Press. Rod Laver beat out the player who grew up idolizing him, Pete Sampras, as the men's tennis player of the century, and Steffi Graf edged Martina Navratilova as the top women's player in a poll conducted by The Associated Press. Laver, assembled by The AP, while Sampras received no first-place votes and 39 points. Bill Tilden, who dominated men's play in the 1920s, finished third with the help of one first-place vote. Dubbed the "Rocket," Laver is the only double Grand Slammer in history. He won the Australian, French, Wimbledon and US titles in 1962 as an amateur, then repeated the feat in 1969 as a pro. He attacked the net relentlessly, yet possessed a potent all-around game from the baseline. Laver won the Australian singles title three times, the French twice, Wimbledon four times, and the US twice. He probably would have won many more majors but was banned from the Grand Slam events in his prime after he turned pro in 1963. He did not return to the majors until the open era in 1968, then he promptly won Wimbledon for the third time. Sampras always listed Laver as his favorite player, admiring the completeness of his game, his aggressive style on court, and his gentlemanly demeanor off court. Although Sampras owns 12 major singles titles, including six at Wimbledon, he has never gone beyond the semi-finals in 10 appearances at the French Open. That failure on clay led one voter to omit him from the top 10 list, while another rated him only No 5. Bjorn Borg of Sweden and winner of five straight Wimbledon titles from 1976 to 1980, finished fourth, followed by Don Budge, the first player to complete a Grand Slam in 1938. John McEnroe and Lew Hoad of Australia, tied for sixth place, Roy Emerson and Ken Rosewall, both Australians, tied for eighth, and Jack Kramer finished 10th. Hoad and Pancho Gonzales, scintillating players in the 1950s who limited their play in majors by turning pro in their prime, each garnered one first-place vote. In the women's poll, Graf and Navratilova were separated by a point, 52-51, and were followed by Margaret Smith Court - the winner of 24 Grand Slam titles. Billie Jean King, who holds the most Wimbledon titles, with 20 (6 singles and 14 doubles titles) was fourth on the list. Chris Evert was fifth followed by Suzanne Lenglen of France, Helen Wills Moody, Maureen Connolly, Monica Seles of Yugoslavia, and a tie for No 10 between Evonne Goolagong of Australia and Martina Hingis of Switzerland. Graf, of Germany, retired at 30 in 1999 after her emotional victory at the French Open, her sixth at Roland Garros, and a runner-up finish at Wimbledon, where she had won seven times. She is the only player to complete a Golden Slam - winning the four majors and the Olympics in 1988. Four voters ranked Graf No 1, one listed Navratilova, a Czech native, as the best, and another put King at the top, in part because of her influence on the game as the founder of the WTA Tour. The AP panel included six players whose careers spanned six decades: Ted Schroeder, Fred Stolle, Barry MacKay, Pam Shriver, Wendy Turnbull and Virginia Wade. Turnbull and Stolle are Australian, while Wade is from England. "Ranking players of different eras is completely subjective," said Schroeder, who won the US title in 1942 and Wimbledon in 1949 and has been a keen observer of the sport ever since. "My selections are based on levels of competition in their respective eras." Among the surprises in the voting were the low regard the panelists had for Ivan Lendl, who dominated the 1980s with eight major singles titles at the Australian, French and US Open, and two runner-up finishes at Wimbledon. One panelist ranked him No seven, another No 9, and the others left him |
Which 1987 thriller film involves a spurned lover killing and boiling a pet rabbit? | Fatal Attraction Reviews & Ratings - IMDb IMDb 19 out of 27 people found the following review useful: good acting, ok movie from Rochester, NY 18 February 2002 When watching this movie, my biggest problem was that I couldn't really sympathize with either one of the main characters, Michael Douglas' Dan, or Glenn Close's Alex. Douglas played a married man who had a weekend-long affair with a business associate, played by Glenn Close. Dan didn't know he was getting involved with a psychopath, but he shouldn't have cheated on his wife in the first place. It's never really clear why he cheats on his wife, other than a selfish attack of lust. Alex was trying to make a point that he couldn't just use her and then go back to his family, but she knew he was married, so she should have known what she was getting into. She seemed so mature and sophisticated in the beginning, and then we never find out why she is so crazy. I lost any bit of sympathy I might have felt for her during the rabbit scene. It's one thing to harass a grown man whom you feel has wronged you, but it's entirely different to take it out on his innocent 6-year old child. The final showdown with Dan's wife in the bathroom is very predictable, right down to the screaming teakettle in the kitchen that masks the screams from upstairs. I do think the ending was a little more than Douglas' character deserved. He didn't really seem sorry for what he did; it took terrible things happening to his family to make him confess to his wife. His family was so lovable and nice, and they definitely didn't deserve to be so poorly treated. Dan was very lucky to have home and family restored to him at the end; he didn't really deserve it. All in all though, this film wasn't a bad thriller. I must admit I was a little tense trying to guess what Alex would do next. I wasn't entirely sure what she was capable of, so it added to the suspense of the film. Close's acting was good; she was a very believable psycho. There was a lot of talent in this film, and everyone turned in good performances. Although it was relatively predictable, if you allow yourself to get swept up by it, it is made exciting by Close's performance. Not a bad film, but not the best thriller ever made. Was the above review useful to you? 26 out of 42 people found the following review useful: Glenn Close's main squeeze from Virginia 19 June 2005 An attorney for a publishing company finds out the hard way that a harmless fling with a woman can be the beginning of a nightmare, especially if the lady decides that she likes the man, married or not, and refuses to let him end their affair. This glossy thriller plumbs the psyche of a neurotic woman who has issues and demons in her past that drive her to get even with and destroy a stranger with whom she just met after a wild weekend's sexual binge while his wife and daughter were out of town. Glenn Close is chilling as the predatory female who stalks her erstwhile lover, harassing him at every turn, destroying his property and engaging in emotional blackmail of the basest kind. Michael Douglas, as the spurned woman's target and victim, is desperate to keep his indiscretion hidden from his attractive wife, the classy Anne Archer. The cinematography is rich with excellent color and texture, especially the twilight scenes, and the music is spare with subtle shadings. The entire cast is top-notch, especially Close who eyes Douglas the way a python looks at a mouse. Was the above review useful to you? 19 out of 31 people found the following review useful: Why I Became A Philosopher from Kneeling In The Light 7 August 2015 Spoilers Ahead: I detested Flashdance, 9 and a half weeks and Jacob's Ladder was painful. It is hard to believe the same man made this very scary movie. Renowned for its pop out scares and surprises, that I will not spoil for you, suffice to say, if you are eating during the movie, have a good grip on your food. Full of Death symbolism, she: wears black constantly, lives near a slaughterhouse, everyone she knew is dead, there are allusions tha | Who Framed Roger Rabbit (1988) Pages: ( 1 ) ( 2 ) ( 3 ) ( 4 ) Background Who Framed Roger Rabbit (1988) is a technically-marvelous film blending animated, ink-and-paint cartoon characters and flesh-and-blood live actors, in a convincing comedy/mystery noir thriller, set in Los Angeles in 1947. Earlier efforts to combine humans and ink-and-paint cartoon characters side-by-side in a film [Disney's Song of the South and Mary Poppins, for example] are considered primitive next to this film. The film is a delightful spoof of the hard-boiled Sam Spade films and reminiscent of the recent Chinatown (1974) , (complete with a sultry, femme fatale humanoid Toon named Jessica Rabbit (Jessica Turner, uncredited, with singing voice by Amy Irving, executive producer Steven Spielberg's wife at the time), and a case involving alleged marital infidelity ("pattycake"), murder, a missing will, blackmail, and a conspiracy hatched by evil, Toon-hating Judge Doom (Christopher Lloyd) (of Cloverleaf Industries). Doom's plan is to bring freeways to LA, thereby ruining the existing Pacific & Electric Red Car public transport electric trolley system. [There was, in fact, a real-life corporate conspiracy to 'doom' the trolley system and encourage automobile use, orchestrated by General Motors, Firestone, and Standard Oil of California.] The film revolves around the murder of Marvin Acme (Stubby Kaye), a gag-gift promoter and props supplier (Acme Novelty Co.) for all Toon productions and the owner of the ghetto-ized Toon-town where the Toons, regarded as a segregated minority group, live just outside Hollywood. Framed for the murder, zany Maroon Cartoon Studios actor Roger Rabbit (voice of Charles Fleischer), a stuttering, disaster-prone 'Toon,' solicits help from reluctant, hard-boiled, boozing private eye Eddie Valiant (Bob Hoskins) to clear his name. Valiant is still grief-stricken over the death of brother Ted by a falling cartoon piano, but is financially - and emotionally - supported by girlfriend Dolores (Joanna Cassidy), as he solves the case. A poster capsulized the film's plot: It's the story of a man, a woman, and a rabbit in a triangle of trouble. The film was a milestone in animation history, one of the top-grossing films of its year, and it received four Academy Awards, one of which was a Special Achievement Award for Animation Direction (Richard Williams). Director Robert Zemeckis must be credited for piecing together the production that involved hundreds of animators, and the special visual effects of George Lucas' Industrial Light and Magic, Amblin Entertainment, Walt Disney and other studios. As a result, it was the most expensive film of its decade, at $70 million. It was filmed as a tribute to the entire pantheon of cartoon characters from Disney, Warner Bros., and MGM, and other studios in the 1940s. Famous cartoon voices were used (Mel Blanc for Daffy Duck, Tweety Bird, Bugs Bunny, Sylvester, and Porky Pig and Charles Fleischer for Roger, Greasy, Psycho, and Benny the Cab), and the live-action characters were coordinated with cartoon characters - the animations were drawn and inserted after the live photography was shot. Its revolutionary animation: (1) used light and shadows in new ways to produce remarkably realistic, 3-D effects; (2) extensively panned and moved the camera to reduce a static look; and (3) had the car'toon' characters interact flawlessly with real-world objects and flesh-and-blood people as much as possible. The title of the film was derived from the plot: "Who framed (the cartoon character) Roger Rabbit" for a murder. It was also derived by screenwriters Jeffrey Price and Peter Seaman from the title of Gary Wolf's 1981 novel Who Censored Roger Rabbit? - an allegorical tale with comic-book and newspaper strip characters who spoke with word ballons instead of voices. In a |
Who was the conductor of the Halle orchestra for nearly three decades? | John Barbirolli’s Biography — Free listening, videos, concerts, stats and photos at Last.fm Listeners Biography Sir John Barbirolli , CH (2 December 1899 – 29 July 1970) was a British conductor and cellist. John Barbirolli was particularly associated with the Hallé Orchestra , Manchester, which he conducted for nearly three decades. He was also music director of the New York Philharmonic and the Houston Symphony, and conducted many other orchestras including the London Symphony Orchestra, the London Philharmonic Orchestra, the Berlin Philharmonic, and the Vienna Philharmonic. He was particularly associated with the music of English composers such as Edward Elgar and Ralph Vaughan Williams . He also developed a strong reputation as a conductor of the music of Gustav Mahler . Early years 1899-1937: Giovanni Battista Barbirolli was a Londoner, from a musical family. His father and uncle were violinists in London theatre orchestras, notably the Leicester Square Empire, though they had also played at La Scala, Milan, under Arturo Toscanini . Thus the young John Barbirolli (as he became known) was destined to be a string player, a specialist in British music, and to have a love of Italian opera. Barbirolli won a scholarship to study at Trinity College of Music, and later studied at the Royal Academy of Music where the Sir John Barbirolli Collection of photographs and memorabilia is now archived. As a young cellist he made some acoustic records, played in the London Symphony Orchestra (LSO), notably at the first performance of Edward Elgar's Cello Concerto, and was soon after the soloist in the second performance of the work. In the 1920s he turned to conducting and formed a chamber orchestra which recorded new works for the National Gramophonic Society, notably Elgar's Introduction and Allegro, which may have been responsible for His Master's Voice avoiding the work until after Elgar's death. Between 1929 and 1933 he conducted opera at Covent Garden. From 1933 to 1936 he conducted the Scottish Orchestra in Glasgow. Barbirolli became known for his ability to secure effective performances at short notice, and in the 1930s made many recordings with the LSO and London Philharmonic, accompanying concerti with leading soloists such as Fritz Kreisler, Jascha Heifetz, Alfred Cortot, Josef Hofmann, and Arthur Rubinstein, most of which remain classics today. Conductor of New York Philharmonic 1937-1942: In 1937 Barbirolli achieved a coup when he was invited to succeed Arturo Toscanini as conductor of the New York Philharmonic, a tremendously prestigious post. Although his five seasons there were a musical triumph, as surviving recordings show, he was under constant attack from the hostile New York press, notably the critic Olin Downes, who was a strong champion of Toscanini. Barbirolli also had to cope with rivalry from the newly-formed NBC Symphony Orchestra, also based in New York, which was conducted by Toscanini and paid higher salaries. Work in later years 1942-1970: In 1942 Barbirolli was invited to renew his contract but to do so would have had to become a US citizen, which he was unwilling to do. At this point, an invitation to take up the post of chief conductor of the Hallé Orchestra transformed his career. The increase in scope for concerts had prompted the Hallé to end the increasingly unsatisfactory arrangement of sharing half their players with the BBC, which had saved them in the slump years, and to engage a top-rank conductor. Only four of the shared players chose to join the Hallé, so when Barbirolli arrived he had to rebuild the orchestra in weeks, a task he fell to with enthusiasm. His "new Hallé" recorded symphonies by Arnold Bax and Vaughan Williams, made in wartime Manchester. There was also a series of highly-acclaimed stereo recordings released by Pye in the United Kingdom and by Vanguard Records and Angel Records in the United States. Barbirolli conducted the orchestra for 25 years in many cities, including at the Cheltenham Festival, where he premiered many new works. He also conducted the BBC and other Lo | Project MUSE - Janacek and His World Janacek and His World Michael Beckerman Publication Year: 2011 Once thought to be a provincial composer of only passing interest to eccentrics, Leos Janácek (1854-1928) is now widely acknowledged as one of the most powerful and original creative figures of his time. Banned for all purposes from the Prague stage until the age of 62, and unable to make it even out of the provincial capital of Brno, his operas are now performed in dynamic productions throughout the globe. This volume brings together some of the world's foremost Janácek scholars to look closely at a broad range of issues surrounding his life and work. Representing the latest in Janácek scholarship, the essays are accompanied by newly translated writings by the composer himself. The collection opens with an essay by Leon Botstein who clarifies and amplifies how Max Brod contributed to Janácek 's international success by serving as "point man" between Czechs and Germans, Jews and non-Jews. John Tyrrell, the dean of Janácek scholars, distills more than thirty years of research in "How Janácek Composed Operas," while Diane Paige considers Janácek's liason with a married woman and the question of the artist's muse. Geoffrey Chew places the idea of the adulterous muse in the larger context of Czech fin de siècle decadence in his thoroughgoing consideration of Janácek's problematic opera Osud. Derek Katz examines the problems encountered by Janácek's satirically patriotic "Excursions of Mr. Broucek" in the post-World War I era of Czechoslovak nationalism, while Paul Wingfield mounts a defense of Janácek against allegations of cruelty in his wife's memoirs. In the final essay, Michael Beckerman asks how much true history can be culled from one of Janácek's business cards. The book then turns to writings by Janácek previously unpublished in English. These not only include fascinating essays on Naturalism, opera direction, and Tristan and Isolde, but four impressionistic chronicles of the "speech melodies" of daily life. They provide insight into Janácek's revolutionary method of composition, and give us the closest thing we will ever have to the "heard" record of a Czech pre-war past-or any past, for that matter. Download PDF pp. ix-xii To all my wonderful colleagues at UC Santa Barbara for their encouragement over the years and especially Paul Berkowitz, William Prizer, Alejandro Planchart, Pieter van den Toorn, and Dolores Hsu. To Lee Rothfarb for his friendship and encouragement. Thanks also to the... Introduction: Janáček and Our World Michael Beckerman Download PDF pp. 1-10 In the 1970s and '80s in Brno, we Janáček scholars had a marvelous and well kept secret. There, in this provincial capital, enormous conference/festivals took place that were entirely dedicated to our man. Indeed, one cannot imagine how in the so-called "dark days" they managed so... Part I: Essays The Cultural Politics of Language and Music: Max Brod and Leoš Janáček Leon Botstein Download PDF pp. 13-54 History is rarely kind to personalities in literature and music with talent, industry, influence, and visibility whose achievements seem, posthumously, to lack some lasting quality of genius or originality. The result is that our sense of the past becomes distorted. Aesthetic judgments... How Janáček Composed Operas Download PDF pp. 55-78 It was exactly halfway through Janacek's middle opera—number five out of nine—that he hit upon a method of writing operas that sustained him for the remaining eleven years of his life. It meant that in these eleven years he was able to write four and a half operas; the previous... Janáček and the Captured Muse Dlane M. Paigs Download PDF pp. 79-98 Leos Janacek's relationship to Kamila Stosslova, a woman nearly four decades his junior, has become an essential part of the composer's biography. Relations between the two are generally treated as a titillating aspect of the composer's personal life, and there is a general assumption... Reinterpreting Janáček and Kamila: Dangerous Liaisons in Czech Fin-de-Siècle Music and Liter |
In Edinburgh what name is given to the streets that link the Castle with Holyrood Palace? | Royal Maile, Edinburgh | weepingredorger weepingredorger by weepingredorger Royal Mile is the name given since the 16th-century to a succession of streets which form the main thoroughfare of the Old Town of the city of Edinburgh. As the name suggests, the Royal Mile is approximately one Scots mile long,and runs between two foci of history in Scotland, from Edinburgh Castle at the top of the Castle Rock, down to Holyrood Palace. The streets which make up the Royal Mile are (west to east) Castlehill, Lawnmarket, High Street, Canongate and Abbey Strand. The Royal Mile is Edinburgh Old Town’s busiest tourist street, rivalled only by Prince Street in the New Town. To Edinburgh Stone above storms, you rear upon the ridge: we live on your back, its crag-and-tail, spires and tenements stacked on your spine, the castle and the palace linked by one rope. A spatchcocked town, the ribcage split open like a skellie, a kipper, a guttit haddie. We wander through your windy mazes, all our voices are flags on the high street. From the sky’s edge to the grey firth we are the city, you are within us. Each crooked close and wynd is a busy cut on the crowded mile that takes us home in eden Edinburgh, centred on the rock, our city with your seven hills and heavens. Valerie Gillies | ROYAL-MILE.COM ST GILES CATHEDRAL T. GILES CATHEDRA ST. GILES' CATHEDRAL St. Giles became a cathedral when Charles 1st (1600-1649) reintroduced Bishops to this Presbyterian Scottish church, however in 1688 it lost its Bishop during the "glorious revolution" but has always retained the name. This cathedral is named St. Giles after a sixth century Frenchman who became the patron saint of cripples and had many churches dedicated to him during the middle ages. He gained this patronage whilst living in a wood where he was friends with all the animals. One day a deer who had been shot by the King came running to him and he protected it. During an English raid in 1385 St. Giles was badly burnt, but after its rebuilding, it grew in splendour. Since then St. Giles has constantly been changing and growing. In 1416 a higher roof and clerestary windows were added and the building had an eastern extension, while in 1495 the Crown Spire was added. During the reformation it underwent further changes when the Calvinist followers of John Knox stripped the interior of its Catholic decorations and white washed the walls. There stands to this day a statue of Knox at the entrance who was a minister of the cathedral from 1560-1572. The next major change was when the cathedral was rearranged so that there was four separate churches inside. However in 1883 the Lord Provost Chambers unified them again. Then in 1911 the Thistle Chapel was added, built for Scotlands order of chivalry. The Thistle chapel was designed by Sir Robert Lorimer who was subsequently created a Knight Bachelor. It was designed in the style of high Gothic architecture of the 15th century, and the chapel and its anti chapel celebrate the three themes, Christianity, Scotland, and Chivalry. This chapel came about in 1905 after Ronald the Earl of Leven and Melville, and newly appointed Knight of the Thistle, wanted to fund the building of a Chapel of the Thistle, which was to become the spiritual home of Scotlands order of chivalry. He tried to get it built at Holyrood which failed, but after his death his sons proposed to fund the building of the chapel at St. Giles. Permission was granted, and from 1909-1911 the building of the Thistle Chapel commenced. You can see to this day the arms of Leven and Melville next to the door of the chapel in Ronalds memory. To get to the chapel you must first pass through a preserved 15th door arch and into the anti chapel where the names of the Monarchs and Knights from when King James the seventh ruled until the building of the chapel adorn the walls. Above on the ceiling can be seen fifty seven carved stone bosses, which provide only a taste of what is to come for in the main chapel there are ninety eight stone carved bosses and a further fourteen at the edge of the ceiling. Within the chapel are nineteen stalls the pinnacles displaying the crests of the present members, two royal stalls and the tallest and grandest which is the sovereigns stall. Built entirely out of Scottish materials the only additions to the furnishings since it was built are the holy table and cross. At the heart of the cathedral is the sanctuary where the holy table and pulpit are surrounded by the four massive central pillars which support the tower and the crown steeple. These date from 1120 making them the oldest part of St. Giles. The pulpit carved by John Rhind in 1883 acts as the central focus depicting the six acts of mercy. At the far side of the sanctuary lies the chancel which was built in the 14th and 15th century although there is archaeological evidence of foundations dating earlier, and on the other side of the sanctuary when you walk into the cathedral is the nave. Built again in the 14th and 15th century it was restored in 1829-1833 when the west porch screen was designed as a royal pew for Queen Victoria. Around the cathedral are various aisles each with a different story to tell. Associated with the Albany aisle are two of Scotlands most powerful nobles, the Duke of Albany and the Fourth Earl of Douglas, accused of murdering the heir t |
In which decade did the Jackson 5 sign to Motown? | History - Classic Motown History Store Berry Gordy Receives $800 Loan Berry Gordy Jr. launches Tamla Records with an $800 loan from the Gordy family savings fund, and releases Marv Johnson’s “Come To Me.” Read more Birth Of The Motortown Revue The “Gordy Star Attractions Show” makes its debut, featuring the Miracles, Marv Johnson and Mable John, among others. Read more Home Of The Hits On West Grand Blvd. Berry Gordy buys a two-story house at 2648 West Grand Boulevard, Detroit, and puts up a sign to signal his intentions: Hitsville U.S.A. Read more 'Bad Girl' Makes Good With Chess The Miracles’ “Bad Girl,” written by Berry Gordy and William “Smokey” Robinson, is released under license to Chess Records. Read more Money (That's What I Want) First released on Tamla Records, Barrett Strong’s “Money (That’s What I Want)” is a hit when nationally distributed by Anna Records. Read more Mary Wells' Debut Single "Bye Bye Baby" is the debut Motown single by 17-year-old Mary Wells, who wrote the song herself. Read more Marvin Gaye signs to Motown After singing with the Moonglows, Marvin Gaye moves to Detroit and, through group leader Harvey Fuqua’s contacts, joins Motown. Read more The Miracles' First National Hit The Miracles’ first national hit, “Shop Around” is released, after Berry Gordy summons the Miracles to the studio at 3 a.m. to re-record the song. Read more The Supremes Sign To Motown The Supremes sign to Motown, with their first 45 on the Tamla label, “I Want A Guy,” released in March. Read more Motown Sign Little Stevie Wonder Berry Gordy signs Little Stevie Wonder after an impressive audition at Hitsville by the 11-year-old, playing several instruments. Read more The Temptations' Debut Single “Oh Mother Of Mine,” the Temptations’ debut for Motown Records, is issued on the company’s Miracle label. Read more Motown's First No. 1 Motown ends the year with its first No. 1 on the pop charts: “Please Mr. Postman” by the Marvelettes. Read more First Holland/Dozier/ Holland Teamwork Motown issues “Dearest One” by Lamont Dozier, his first song written with Eddie and Brian Holland. Read more First Top 20 Single For Gordy Label The Gordy label gains its first Top 20 success with “Do You Love Me” by the Contours. Read more The Motortown Revue Begins The first “Motortown Revue” package tour of more than two dozen cities begins in Washington, DC. Read more Marvin Gaye Enters The Charts Marvin Gaye has his first Top 50 pop hit with “Stubborn Kind Of Fellow.” Read more Holland/Dozier/ Holland Chart Success The Marvelettes’ “Locking Up My Heart” is released to become an early chart success for the Holland/Dozier/Holland team. Read more The Four Tops Sign To Motown The Four Tops sign to Motown, and begin recording in Studio A at Hitsville. Read more The 12 Year Old Genius Little Stevie Wonder’s The 12 Year Old Genius Recorded Live is Motown’s first No. 1 album, as “Fingertips – Pt. 2” tops the Hot 100. Read more Motown Signs U.K. License Deal Motown kicks off its new U.K. license deal with EMI Records with the release of Martha & the Vandellas’ “Heat Wave”. Read more Motown launches Soul label Motown launches its Soul label with Shorty Long’s “Devil With The Blue Dress” whilst Jimmy Ruffin and Jr. Walker & The All Stars join the roster. Read more My Guy Tops The Beatles “My Guy” by Mary Wells becomes Motown’s fourth No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 and the company's first major U.K. hit. Read more The Supremes' Chart Success The Supremes begin their run of five consecutive No. 1 hits with “Where Did Our Love Go”. Read more Smokey Pens My Girl The Temptations get together with Smokey Robinson at Hitsville’s Studio A to record a new song, “My Girl.” Read more Tamla Motown U.K. Tour The Tamla Motown label is launched in the U.K., while Martha & the Vandellas, Stevie Wonder, the Miracles and the Supremes begin touring England, Scotland and Wales. Read more Motown's 10th No. 1 The Four Tops achieve Motown Records’ tenth No. 1 with “I Can’t Help Myself (Sugar Pie, Honey Bunch).” Read more The Supremes' debut at Copacabana The Supremes make the | Michael Jackson - Music Producer, Dancer, Songwriter, Singer - Biography.com Michael Jackson Michael Jackson enjoyed a chart-topping career both with the Jackson 5 and as a solo artist. He released the best-selling album in history, 'Thriller,' in 1982. IN THESE GROUPS » quotes “Being onstage is magic. There's nothing like it. You feel the energy of everybody who's out there. You feel it all over your body.” “Being an entertainer, you just can't tell who is your friend.” “Being mobbed hurts. You feel like you're spaghetti among thousands of hands. They're just ripping you and pulling your hair. And you feel that any moment you're gonna just break.” “I hate to take credit for the songs I've written. I feel that somewhere, someplace, it's been done and I'm just a courier bringing it into the world. I really believe that. I love what I do. I'm happy at what I do. It's escapism.” “Why can't you share your bed? That's the most loving thing to do, to share your bed with someone.” “If you enter this world knowing you are loved and you leave this world knowing the same, then everything that happens in between can be dealt with.” “I always want to know what makes good performers fall to pieces.” “My father would rehearse with a belt in his hand. You couldn't mess up.” “Magic is easy if you put your heart into it.” “I wouldn't be happy doing just one kind of music or label ourselves. I like doing something for everybody ... I don't like our music to be labeled. Labels are like ... racism.” “What I'm asking is whether this is still a country where a peculiar person such as Michael Jackson can get a fair shake and be considered innocent until proven guilty ... or is this just a 21st century American barnyard where we all feel free to turn on the moonwalking rooster ... and peck it to death?” Michael Jackson Michael Jackson - Mini Biography (TV-14; 3:52) "King of Pop" Michael Jackson topped the charts and the tabloids like no other pop star before him. Check out a summary of his decades in the spotlight with this mini biography. Synopsis Born in 1958 in Gary, Indiana, Michael Jackson became the lead singer of his family's popular Motown group, the Jackson 5. He went on to a solo career of astonishing success, delivering No. 1 hits from the albums Off the Wall, Thriller and Bad. The "King of Pop" was dogged by allegations of child molestation in his later years, and died just before launching a comeback tour in 2009. Early Life and Career Michael Joseph Jackson was born on August 29, 1958, in Gary, Indiana, to a large African-American working-class family. His mother, Katherine Jackson , was a homemaker and a devout Jehovah's Witness. His father, Joseph Jackson , had been a guitarist who put aside his musical aspirations to provide for his family as a crane operator. Believing his sons had talent, he molded them into a musical group in the early 1960s. At first, the Jackson Family performers consisted of Michael's older brothers, Tito , Jermaine and Jackie . Michael joined his siblings when he was 5 years old, and emerged as the group's lead vocalist. He showed remarkable range and depth for such a young performer, impressing audiences with his ability to convey complex emotions. Older brother Marlon also became a member of the group, which evolved into the Jackson 5 . Behind the scenes, Joseph Jackson pushed his sons to succeed. He was also reportedly known to become violent with them. Michael and his brothers spent endless hours rehearsing and polishing up their act. At first, the Jackson 5 played local gigs and built a strong following. They recorded one single on their own, "Big Boy," with the B-side "You've Changed," but the record failed to generate much interest. The Jackson 5 moved on to working as the opening act for such R&B artists as Gladys Knight and the Pips, James Brown , and Sam and Dave. Many of these performers were signed to the legendary Motown record label, and the Jackson 5 eventually caught the attention of Motown founder Berry Gordy . Impressed by the group, Gordy signed them to his label in early 1969. 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On which river does Middlesbrough stand? | Riverside Stadium | Middlesbrough FC | Football Ground Guide Football Ground Guide Address: Middlesbrough, Cleveland, TS3 6RS Telephone: 0844 499 6789 Ticket Office: 0844 499 1234 Stadium Tours: 0844 499 6789 Pitch Size: 115 x 75 yards Club Nickname: Boro Home Kit: Red and White Away Kit: Navy and Sky Blue External View WHAT'S IS THE RIVERSIDE STADIUM LIKE? The Club moved to the Riverside Stadium in 1995 after leaving its former home of Ayresome Park where it had played since 1903. The stadium is totally enclosed, after the previous open corners to either side of the West Stand were 'filled in' with seating in 1998. All the stands are two-tiered, although the West Stand is slightly larger than the other three sides, which makes the overall appearance of the stadium look somewhat imbalanced. This stand also has a row of executive boxes running across its middle and has the players tunnel and team dugouts in front. The roof around the stadium is raised up above the seating areas to allow more light to get to the pitch, through perspex panels located between the roof and the back of the seating areas. There is also a large video screen situated in the South East corner. Although the stadium looks a little bland on the inside, externally it looks great. This is especially so at night, when the stadium is illuminated and is visible from some miles around. Outside the main entrance you will find a pair of statues dedicated to two former Boro greats; George Hardwick & Wilf Mannion. In between the statues are the old entrance gates to Ayresome Park, which is a nice link with the Club's history. WHAT IS IT LIKE FOR AWAY FANS? Away supporters have now been moved to one side of the East Stand (towards the South East corner) at one side of the stadium Just under 3,000 fans can be accommodated in this area. The turnstiles are electronic which means that you have to insert your ticket in a reader, to gain entry. Once inside then the leg room is okay and the view from the away section is excellent. There is a SportingBet bookies outlet available and there are a number of flat screen televisions, showing Sky Sports (and the match itself once it has kicked off). The catering had a fair choice of grub on offer, including the intriguingly named 'Parmo in a bun'. Apparently this is inspired by the local Middlesbrough dish that consists mostly of chicken in breadcrumbs, creamy sauce and cheese, it costs £4.20. For the less adventurous then there is the regular fayre of; Cheeseburgers (£3.70), Burgers (£3.40), Hot Dogs (£3.40), Pizza (£3), Chicken Balti Pies (£2.90), Cheese & Onion Pasties (£2.90) and Minced Beef Pies (£2.90). In an effort to boost atmosphere inside the ground the Club have encouraged a singing section in the South Stand which is called the 'Red Faction'. Including a drummer and looking colourful with flags and banners, they try and sing for the whole match. They certainly are noisy! One thing to point out is that there is very little in the way of pubs or eating establishments nearby, so you will need to head into the town centre for these. PUBS FOR AWAY FANS Chris Taylor, recommends Doctor Browns, a ten minute walk away from the ground at the bottom of Corporation Road, in the city centre. This pub serves real ale, has SKY TV and on my last visit had a good mix of home and away fans, both inside and outside of the pub. On the corner opposite the pub, is also a sandwich bar, which was doing a brisk trade in amongst other things, trays of roast potatoes and gravy. To find this pub; If you were standing outside the stadium with the main entrance behind you, head over to your left and turn right down the road, going under a bridge. A little way down this road on your left, there is an underpass (there is usually some programme & fanzine sellers standing by its entrance). Go down through the underpass and as you emerge on the other side turn right and go down the road and through another underpass. You will emerge in a small retail park (there is a McDonalds over on your right), which you walk through unto you come to a main ro | Rail History — Manchester Metrolink — LRTA Metrolink Introduction > A Brief Rail History: updated 8 October 2016 A Brief Rail History of Manchester This page is an outline of the history of railways in the Manchester area from 1830. It summarises information obtained from various books about railways and includes observations of recent developments. When mainline railways arrived, during the 1830s and early 40s, the town was already a considerable size with valuable properties in the central area. Terminal stations were built on the outer edges of the town. This resulted in problems for passengers arriving at one station and wanting to depart from another. Victoria station with its connecting lines opened in 1844 on the north side of the city centre, the adjacent Exchange station opened in 1884. The Manchester South Junction and Altrincham lines opened in 1849 on the south side. By the 1980s the north and south side networks were still unconnected and without effective central area penetration. The Metrolink six line plan came out of several studies into light rail. The 19th Century saw the arrival and expansion of railways in the Manchester area. Topics in this section are Liverpool and Manchester, Lancashire and Yorkshire, Manchester and Birmingham, Sheffield and Manchester, Diagram of Central Manchester Railways and Stations in 1890, Victoria and Exchange Stations, Manchester South Junction and Altrincham Railway (MSJAR), Manchester to Leeds via Stalybridge and Huddersfield, Midland Railway (MR) and Cheshire Lines Committee (CLC). 1900 to 1960s , during this period the railways faced increasing competition from road based transport. Topics in this section are Bury Line Electrification (LYR), Railway Grouping 1923, The Altrincham Line Electrification (MSJAR) and Modernisation and Contraction. Late 1960s to Metrolink . It became clear that previous attempts to solve the railway’s problems were not working which lead to the setting up of the Passenger Transport Authorities and Executives. Other topics covered in this section are Altrincham line first re–electrification, North–South Connections, Hadfield and Glossop line re–electrification, Hazel Grove Chord and Windsor Link, Transpennine Services, Manchester Airport Link, Diagram of Central Manchester Railways, Stations and Metrolink in 2015 and Conclusions 19th Century Liverpool and Manchester By the early nineteenth century Manchester was already a thriving town based on the cotton and related industries. The existing road and canal links to Liverpool, through whose docks most of the raw cotton was imported and also finished goods exported, were considered inadequate. A group of Liverpool businessmen got together and promoted a rail line between Liverpool and Manchester. The ‘Rocket’ won the Rainhill locomotive trials in October 1829. The line opened on 15th September 1830 the Manchester terminus was Liverpool Road Station. The Grand Junction Railway (GJR), opened in 1837, linked the mid–point of the Liverpool and Manchester Railway with Birmingham. Early in 1844 Liverpool Road became a goods station and closed in 1975. It is now preserved as part of the Manchester Museum of Science and Industry. Lancashire and Yorkshire Railway This was formed in 1847 from a number of smaller railways in the two counties from which it is named. The Manchester and Bolton opened in 1838 from a terminus at Salford (present day Salford Central) to Bolton. The Manchester and Bury was promoted by a company which became the East Lancashire Railway (ELR). It ran from Clifton Junction on the Manchester and Bolton to Bury and on to Accrington. The Manchester and Leeds was first of the Transpennine railways and one of the easiest in terms of gradients. The route is through Rochdale and Hebden Bridge. The line opened throughout in 1841 from a terminal station in Oldham Road. Oldham Road became a goods station after Victoria opened. Later it closed completely and has now been demolished, it was about 800 metres or half a mile from Piccadilly Gardens. By 1842 there was a steeply graded branch from |
General Boris Gromov was the last Soviet soldier to leave where in 1989? | Last Soviet Soldiers Leave Afghanistan Last Soviet Soldiers Leave Afghanistan By BILL KELLER, SPECIAL TO THE NEW YORK TIMES OSCOW -- The last Soviet soldier came home from Afghanistan this morning, the Soviet Union announced, leaving behind a war that had become a domestic burden and an international embarrassment for Moscow. The final Soviet departure came on the day set as a deadline by the Geneva accords last April. It left two heavily armed adversaries, the Kremlin-backed Government of President Najibullah and a fractious but powerful array of Muslim insurgents, backed by the United States and Pakistan, to conclude their civil war on their own. Lieut. Gen. Boris V. Gromov, the commander of the Soviet forces in Afghanistan, walked across the steel Friendship Bridge to the border city of Termez, in Uzbekistan, at 11:55 A.M. local time (1:55 A.M., Eastern time), 9 years and 50 days after Soviet troops intervened to support a coup by a Marxist ally. 'Our Stay Ends' "There is not a single Soviet soldier or officer left behind me," General Gromov told a Soviet television reporter waiting on the bridge. "Our nine-year stay ends with this." Today's final departure is the end of a steady process of withdrawal since last spring, when Moscow says, there were 100,300 Soviet troops in Afghanistan. At the height of the Soviet commitment, according to Western intelligence estimates, there were 115,000 troops deployed. This morning, as the last armored troop carriers rumbled home across the border, a Soviet newspaper carried the first report of atrocities committed in the war by the nation's military forces. Massacre and Cover-Up The weekly Literaturnaya Gazeta described the killing of a carload of Afghan civilians, including women and children, and the order by a commander to cover it up. The article was a foretaste of recriminations expected in the months ahead. The war cost the Soviet Union roughly 15,000 lives and undisclosed billions of rubles. It scarred a generation of young people and undermined the cherished image of an invincible Soviet Army. Moscow's involvement in Afghanistan was often compared to the American experience in the Vietnam War, in which more than 58,000 Americans died. The Soviet intervention, which received international condemnation, cast a pall over relations with China, the Muslim world and the West. It led to an American trade embargo and a Western boycott of the 1980 Olympic Games in Moscow. Western reporters flown to Termez to witness the finale said the ceremony at the border was one of festive relief at the homecoming. Today, there were no obvious second thoughts expressed about the venture. "The day that millions of Soviet people have waited for has come," General Gromov said to an army rally in Termez, Reuters reported. "In spite of our sacrifices and losses, we have totally fulfilled our internationalist duty." Token of Official Esteem The official press agency Tass said the Defense Ministry presented all of the returning soldiers with wristwatches. Yet in contrast with the joy at leaving Afghanistan, Soviet press reports told of insurgents massing outside Kabul, the Afghan capital, and other major cities, and of Afghan Army regulars deserting in droves. The reports seemed intended to brace the public for the possibility that defeat would follow retreat. Vadim Perfilyev, a Soviet Foreign Ministry spokesman, described the situation in Kabul today as "relatively calm" but said the guerrillas continued to gather reinforcements around the main cities and along the highway to the Soviet Union. Perfilyev said 160 trucks bearing food and fuel reached Kabul safely on Tuesday to relieve shortages in time for an expected siege. He added that aircraft were still ferrying supplies into airports at Kabul, Kandahar and Mazar-i-Sharif. A Few Advisers and Guards An estimated 250 Soviet civilians were believed to have stayed on at the Soviet Embassy in Kabul after the troops left. Perfilyev said he did know how many military advisers, "if any," were still in Afghanistan. The official who negotiated the Gene | Sweden may be at war ‘in a few years’ – top brass in leaked document — RT News Sweden confirms mystery ‘Russian sub’…was in fact a workboat Sweden has not been at war since 1814, when it crushed Norway and forced it to enter a union together. It maintained neutrality during the two world wars of the 20th century and remained unaligned during the Cold War, relying on a system of so-called “total defense” to discourage a possible Soviet invasion. Since the 1990s the Nordic country has been downsizing its military and in 2010 it abolished peacetime conscription in favor of a volunteer-only force. In 2014, the trend was reversed as Russia’s stand-off with the US over the Ukrainian crisis sparked concerns about security in Europe. In 2014 Swedish Navy conducted a costly search for an alleged Russian submarine amid a media hysterics, which ended with no such boats found. The military eventually acknowledged that the photo of the ‘Russian sub’ that triggered the hunt was actually of a workboat. The failure didn’t stop the Swedish military from requesting a US$696 million boost to its budget between 2016 and 2020 to counter the perceived threat of spying Russian submarines. Sweden also indicated that it wants to develop closer ties with NATO or even become a member of the alliance, which Moscow sees a threat to its national security. The possibility of a Russian invasion touted by Brännström remains disputed in the Swedish military. His boss, Supreme Commander Micael Bydén, stated that there was no military threat to Sweden. "We should be aware that we are continuously being exposed to intelligence gathering and campaigns. We also know that areas in our region, the Baltic and increasingly the Arctic, constitute areas of friction between Russia and the West," he told a military conference in Sälen earlier this month. |
Which one of these does not appear in Maslow's 'Biological & Physiological' category of needs? | Abraham Maslow ABRAHAM MASLOW Maslow (en français: Silvia Moraru) Biography Abraham Harold Maslow was born April 1, 1908 in Brooklyn, New York. He was the first of seven children born to his parents, who themselves were uneducated Jewish immigrants from Russia. His parents, hoping for the best for their children in the new world, pushed him hard for academic success. Not surprisingly, he became very lonely as a boy, and found his refuge in books. To satisfy his parents, he first studied law at the City College of New York (CCNY). After three semesters, he transferred to Cornell, and then back to CCNY. He married Bertha Goodman, his first cousin, against his parents wishes. Abe and Bertha went on to have two daughters. He and Bertha moved to Wisconsin so that he could attend the University of Wisconsin. Here, he became interested in psychology, and his school work began to improve dramatically. He spent time there working with Harry Harlow, who is famous for his experiments with baby rhesus monkeys and attachment behavior. He received his BA in 1930, his MA in 1931, and his PhD in 1934, all in psychology, all from the University of Wisconsin. A year after graduation, he returned to New York to work with E. L. Thorndike at Columbia, where Maslow became interested in research on human sexuality. He began teaching full time at Brooklyn College. During this period of his life, he came into contact with the many European intellectuals that were immigrating to the US, and Brooklyn in particular, at that time -- people like Adler, Fromm, Horney, as well as several Gestalt and Freudian psychologists. Maslow served as the chair of the psychology department at Brandeis from 1951 to 1969. While there he met Kurt Goldstein, who had originated the idea of self-actualization in his famous book, The Organism (1934). It was also here that he began his crusade for a humanistic psychology -- something ultimately much more important to him than his own theorizing. He spend his final years in semi-retirement in California, until, on June 8 1970, he died of a heart attack after years of ill health. Theory One of the many interesting things Maslow noticed while he worked with monkeys early in his career, was that some needs take precedence over others. For example, if you are hungry and thirsty, you will tend to try to take care of the thirst first. After all, you can do without food for weeks, but you can only do without water for a couple of days! Thirst is a “stronger” need than hunger. Likewise, if you are very very thirsty, but someone has put a choke hold on you and you can’t breath, which is more important? The need to breathe, of course. On the other hand, sex is less powerful than any of these. Let’s face it, you won’t die if you don’t get it! Maslow took this idea and created his now famous hierarchy of needs. Beyond the details of air, water, food, and sex, he laid out five broader layers: the physiological needs, the needs for safety and security, the needs for love and belonging, the needs for esteem, and the need to actualize the self, in that order. 1. The physiological needs. These include the needs we have for oxygen, water, protein, salt, sugar, calcium, and other minerals and vitamins. They also include the need to maintain a pH balance (getting too acidic or base will kill you) and temperature (98.6 or near to it). Also, there’s the needs to be active, to rest, to sleep, to get rid of wastes (CO2, sweat, urine, and feces), to avoid pain, | Questions on HRM | Human Resource Management Human Resource Management HR training is an powerful integer in all businesses sector method, nevertheless companies don't decide the impact of hr training programmes more than the staff. HR training is helpful only if it produces desired outcome. When the administration is implementing a hr training programme, there ought to be an model facility on which the assessment strategy may be improved, and classification of strength of hr training and usage activities could be through. Categories Full 100 Marks Project reports & guidance on - =>Marketing 1. What psychological methodology does NLP stand for? Ans- Neuro-Linguistic Programming 2. David McLelland's motivational theory identified three principal motivational needs which he said each of us possesses to varying degrees, and which characterise our motivational behaviour; what are these three motivational needs? Ans- Achievement (n-ach), the need to achieve things; Authority/Power (n-pow), the need to have impact, influence and authority; and Affiliation (n-affil), the need for relationships, interaction and acceptance among other people (or words to similar effect as these definitions) 3. Which organisation produces the UK's ABC1C2 (etc) Social Grade Classifications Statistics? Ans- NRS Ltd (National Readership Survey) 4. What does the selling acronym AIDA stand for? Ans- Attention, Interest, Desire, Action 5. Who developed the 'Equity Theory' of job motivation in the 1960's? Ans- J Stacey Adams 6. What does the financial abbreviation P&L stand for? Ans- Profit and Loss (Profit and Loss Account) 7. Who developed the ten stages of corporate life cycle, starting with Courtship and Infancy and ending in Bureaucracy and Death? Ans- Dr Ichak Adizes 8. The Ansoff matrix correlates what two aspects of business development from the 'new' and 'existing' perspectives? Ans- Products and Markets 9. In selling and communications, what do 'open questions' generally achieve? Ans- Open questions gather information, improve understanding, and build rapport by encouraging the other person to talk and explain things, including how they feel about things. 10. Albert Mehrabian researched and published a now widely referenced set of statistics for the effectiveness of spoken communications; what three types of communication did he identify and what percentages for each did he attach to each type in terms of the percentage of meaning (or understanding) that each communication type conveyed from person to person in his study? Ans- Mehrabian's research stated that: 7% of meaning conveyed is in the words that are spoken; 38% of meaning conveyed is in the way that the words are said (paralinguistic); and 55% of meaning conveyed is in facial expression. 11. In business accounts and financial reporting, expenses which change according to scale of performance or usage or demand are known as what? Ans- Variable Costs 12. What is the name of Ingham and Luft's model and theory which deals with hidden and open areas of knowledge about a person? Ans- The Johari Window 13. The '360 degree' appraisal method collects feedback from whom, about whom? Ans- '360 Degree' feedback appraisal collects the views from people who work with the appraisee, about the appraisee, including subordinates, peers, upline managers; effectively anyone who comes into contact with the appraisee and who is happy to provide constructive feedback about the appraisee's strengths and areas for improvement. 14. What are the four levels of learning evaluation defined in Donald Kirkpatrick's model? Ans- 1. Enjoyment; 2. Transfer of learning; 3. Application of learning; 4. Effect of application (or words to the same effect as these four definitions) 15. What is the correct ascending order of these human needs according to Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs: Esteem, Safety, Belongingness and Love, Self-Actualisation, Biological and Physiological? Ans- Biological and Physiological Needs (basic life needs - shelter, food, drink, sleep, etc); Safety Needs (security, protection, law, etc); Belongingness an |
Which lake in Canada has the same name as a constellation? | Constellations: Frequently Asked Questions Constellations: Frequently Asked Questions Throughout the centuries, people have looked to the stars to help them navigate across open oceans or featureless deserts, know when to plant and harvest, and preserve their myths and folklore. Ancient peoples used the appearance or disappearance of certain stars over the course of each year to mark the changing seasons. To make it easier to "read" this celestial calendar, they grouped the brighter stars into readily recognizable shapes, the constellations. Table of the Constellations (or preformated version ) Activity Corner: build Orion How many constellations are there? Astronomers officially recognize 88 constellations covering the entire sky in the northern and southern hemispheres. Currently, 14 men and women, 9 birds, two insects, 19 land animals, 10 water creatures, two centaurs, one head of hair, a serpent, a dragon, a flying horse, a river and 29 inanimate objects are represented in the night sky (the total comes to more than 88 because some constellations include more than one creature.) It is important to realize that the great majority of star patterns bear little, if any, resemblance to the figures they are supposed to represent and whose name they bear. The ancient constellation-makers probably meant for them to be symbolic, not literal, representations of their favorite animals or fabled heroes, a kind of celestial "Hall of Fame." Who invented them? Our modern constellation system comes to us from the ancient Greeks. The oldest description of the constellations as we know them comes from a poem, called Phaenomena, written about 270 B.C. by the Greek poet Aratus. However, it is clear from the poem that the constellations mentioned originated long before Aratus' time. No one is sure exactly where, when, or by whom they were invented. And yet a little detective work reveals a plausible origin. The first clue is that Aratus' constellations did not include any near the south celestial pole (the point on the celestial sphere directly above the Earth's south pole) because that area of the sky was always below the horizon of the ancient constellation-makers. From the size of this uncharted area of the sky, we can determine that the people responsible for the original constellations lived near a latitude of 36° north -- south of Greece, north of Egypt, but similar to the latitude of the ancient Babylonians and Sumerians. In addition, the constellation-free zone is not centered exactly on the south celestial pole. Because of a "wobble" of the Earth's axis of rotation, the position of the celestial poles changes slowly with time, a phenomenon known as precession. The uncharted area is centered on the place in the sky where the south celestial pole would have been around the year 2000 B.C. This date matches the time of the Babylonians and Sumerians. Thus it seems likely the Greek constellations originated with the Sumerians and Babylonians. From there, knowledge of the constellations somehow made its way to Egypt (perhaps through the Minoans on Crete who had contact with the Babylonians and settled in Egypt after an explosive volcanic eruption destroyed their civilization), where early Greek scholars first heard about the constellations and wrote about them. In 150 A.D., the Greek scientist Ptolemy published a book, known by its Arabic name, The Almagest , which contained a summary of Greek astronomical knowledge, including a catalog of 1022 stars, with estimates of their brightness, arranged into 48 constellations. These 48 formed the basis for our modern constellation system. Over the years, astronomers have added constellations to fill in the gaps between Ptolemy's figures and map the uncharted regions of the sky near the south celestial pole. Major contributors of new constellations included Dutch cartographer Gerardus Mercator in 1551 and Pieter Keyser and Frederick de Hautmann, navigators aboard some of the first trading expeditions to the East Indi | An Outline Sketch of the Origin and History of constellations and Star Names Ancient Zodiacs, Star Names, and Constellations: Essays and Critiques An Outline Sketch of the Origin and History of Constellations and Star-Names by Gary D. Thompson Copyright � 2007-2016 by Gary D. Thompson An Outline Sketch of the Origin and History of Constellations and Star-Names (1) Introduction (1) The Nature of Constellations Constellations are a means of organising the sky by dividing it into smaller segments. The majority of constellations, in any culture, were established and named in antiquity. The origin of the word constellation is thought to derive from the Late Latin term cōnstellātiō which can be translated as "set of stars," and was introduced into use in English during the 14th century. Largely on the basis of ancient Greek astronomy the Western European night sky is divided (somewhat arbitrarily) in sections called constellations. Within this scheme the constellations may be divided into 3 groups: (1) the 12 zodiacal constellations laying approximately along the vicinity of the ecliptic, (2) the northern constellation positioned 'above' the zodiacal constellations, and (3) the southern constellations positioned 'below' the zodiacal constellations. (Alternatively, (1) equatorial, northern never setting, and (3) southern (horizon).) The origin of constellations (star groupings) is one of the most discussed themes in the history of Western astronomy. Many questions concerning the origin of the constellations are likely to remain unanswered. It is possible that astronomy originated when early cultures began not only time-keeping practices but also began the practice of grouping individual stars into constellations. The establishment of constellations/asterisms was perhaps the earliest prelude to the origin of quantitative astronomy. Constellations are named patterns of stars derived from the random placement of stars visible in the night sky. A constellation is an arbitrary collection of stars grouped together by a human observer to form a recognisable figure or design. Additionally, constellations are recognized not only by their star patterns/groupings, but also by the bright stars in them. To ancient observers the stars were scattered points of light that slowly moved across the sky (nightly and annually) and that returned to their same positions annually. The word constellation means a "set of stars." (An asterism is any grouping of stars, whether a constellation or not. The well-known "Big Dipper" is an asterism, not a constellation.) Constellations are arbitrary subjective/imagined flat groupings of stars (perceived as figures or patterns) among the stars visible in the sky. However, they are not always groupings of essentially random dots. Some groupings/patterns are 'objectively' suggested by the apparent placement of brighter stars in the sky. (Mostly, the 48 ancient Greek constellations single out only the bright patterns.) The three most obvious groupings of stars in the northern sky are (1) the Dipper, (2) Orion, and (3) the Pleiades. Outside of these stars constellations (star groupings)/constellation figures are not obvious. Stars in constellations are unrelated in space i.e., distance from earth. Gravitationally, the stars comprising constellation figures have nothing to do with each other. They are not groups of stars actually clustered together. They appear contiguous only because we view them in two dimensions. (Constellations, in reality, are 3 dimensional. The stars forming them are not at the same distance from the earth. The stars grouped in a constellation lie roughly in the same direction in space but are at greatly different distances from the sun. In contrast, the stars comprising the Big Dipper are actually close to each other. The other stars of Ursa Major have different distances. Also the stars in the Hyades open star cluster are travelling together (as a group) in the sky. The stars in the Hyades are travelling parallel to each other at the same velocity |
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