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In Rudyard Kipling's 'Jungle Book' What was the name of the mongoose? | The Jungle Book by Rudyard Kipling · OverDrive: eBooks, audiobooks and videos for libraries Classic Literature Juvenile Fiction Short Stories Venture into the depths of the jungle with Mowgli, the "man cub", Baloo the bear, Bagheera the panther, Rikki-Tikki-Tavi, an Indian Mongoose, and others in Rudyard Kipling's enduring classic, The Jungle Book. Inspired by Kipling's travels through India, The Jungle Book is a collection of short stories shared through the eyes of animals in the Indian jungle who possess human characteristics. HarperPerennial Classics brings great works of literature to life in digital format, upholding the highest standards in ebook production and celebrating reading in all its forms. Look for more titles in the HarperPerennial Classics collection to build your digital library. | 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 |
Which famous actress provided the voice of Maggie in “The Simpsons” when she uttered her first word? | The Simpsons baby Maggie finally talks... and makes her first speech | Daily Mail Online comments The Simpsons' baby Maggie has finally talked - and turns out she sounds a lot like Jodie Foster. The actress guest-starred in the latest instalment of the long-running animated show and provided the voice for the yellow family's youngest member. In an episode made up of various fairy tale-style stories, Maggie removes her famous pacifier to deliver an eloquent speech about babies' rights. Broken silence: The Simpsons' baby Maggie made an eloquent speech in an episode of the hit show speaking in full for the first time Enlarge Famous voice: Jodie Foster provided the voice for the family's youngest member Rebel without a dummy: Maggie rebels against the manager of her nursery who keeps demolishing her building block creations because they stood out too much The baby rebels against the manager of her day care centre - called Mediocri-Tots - after he keeps demolishing her impressive building block creations because they stood out too much. The man gets angry after she refuses to stop and points at her as he screams: 'You will be tried as a toddler!' They then take part in a surreal courtroom-style scene, with babies as the jury, in which Maggie defends herself. After crawling to centre stage, she removes her dummy, coughs briefly and launches into a speech. Enlarge Not taking it any more: The nursery centre boss chastises Maggie about her fabulous building block creation Annoyed: An angry Maggie lifts up an alphabet cube with the letter 'U' and then points at her pacifier, with subtitles translating that as 'you suck' Defence: In an episode made up of various fairy tale-style stories, Maggie removes her famous pacifier to deliver an eloquent speech about babies' rights 'Throughout the ages the finger-painter, the play-do sculptor, the Lincoln-logger stood alone stood alone against the day care teacher of her time,' she says. 'She did not live to earn approval stickers, she lived for herself that she might achieve things that are the glory of all humanity. 'These are my terms, I do not care to play by any others. And if the court will allow me, it's nap time.' She yawns and goes for a nap on the floor. The episode then shows her as a grown architect. Maggie had spoken in a previous episode, when Elizabeth Taylor provided her voice as she said 'Daddy'. Tiresome: After a taxing speech Maggie yawns then goes for a nap on the floor | Meg Ryan - Biography - IMDb Biography Showing all 50 items Jump to: Overview (3) | Mini Bio (1) | Spouse (1) | Trade Mark (2) | Trivia (33) | Personal Quotes (5) | Salary (5) Overview (3) Margaret Mary Emily Anne Hyra Height 5' 8" (1.73 m) Mini Bio (1) Blond-haired, blue-eyed with an effervescent personality, Meg Ryan was born Margaret Mary Emily Hyra in Fairfield, Connecticut, to Susan (Duggan), an English teacher and one-time actress, and Harry Hyra, a math teacher. She has Polish, Irish, and German ancestry ("Hyra" is a Polish surname, and "Ryan" is her maternal grandmother's maiden name). Meg graduated from Bethel high school, Bethel in June 1979. Moving to New York, she attended New York University where she majored in journalism. To earn extra money while working on her degree, Meg went into acting using her new name Meg Ryan. In 1981, she had her big screen debut with a brief appearance as Candice Bergen 's daughter in George Cukor 's last film Rich and Famous (1981). She tried out and was cast as Betsy in the day time television soap As the World Turns (1956). She was part of the cast from 1982 to 1984. Meg also had a part in the television series One of the Boys (1982), but this show was soon canceled. In 1984, she moved to tinsel town and landed a job in the western Television Series Wildside (1985). Meg's small part in the blockbuster movie Top Gun (1986) led to her being cast in Steven Spielberg 's Innerspace (1987) where she co-starred with Dennis Quaid . She again co-starred with Quaid in the remake of D.O.A. (1988) and they married on Valentine's Day in 1991. In 1989, Meg appeared in When Harry Met Sally... (1989) and the scene at the restaurant became famous. Meg was nominated for both the Golden Globe and the BAFTA. In 1990, she co-starred with Tom Hanks in Joe Versus the Volcano (1990) and this time she played three roles as DeDe/Angelica/Patricia. She appeared again with Tom in the very successful Sleepless in Seattle (1993) for which she was again nominated for the Golden Globe. In 1994, Meg decided to act against type when she appeared as the alcoholic wife and mother in When a Man Loves a Woman (1994). After that, she went back to "cute" with both I.Q. (1994) and French Kiss (1995). In 1994, Meg won the Harvard Hasty Pudding Award as "Woman of the Year" and was voted as being one of "The 50 most beautiful people in the world 1994" by People Magazine. - IMDb Mini Biography By: Tony Fontana <tony.fontana@spacebbs.com> Spouse (1) Trivia (33) Graduated from Bethel High School. Was Prom Queen. [1979] Ranked #57 in Premiere (USA) magazine's "The 100 Most Powerful People in Hollywood" list. [June 1999] Ranked #59 on Entertainment Weekly's most powerful people in Hollywood [1998] Voted most favorite female movie star by the readers and online users of the "People Weekly Magazine" [April 1998] Ranked #94 in Empire (UK) magazine's "The Top 100 Movie Stars of All Time" list. [October 1997] Began Prufrock Pictures in 1994. Then in 2000, Prufrock Pictures was shut down. Met actor Anthony Edwards during the making of the film Top Gun (1986) and moved in with him. They were a couple until she met actor Dennis Quaid during the film Innerspace (1987), and she moved in with and eventually married him. Both actors portrayed military fighter pilots in their respective roles. Had she been chosen for the role of Robin Monroe in Six Days Seven Nights (1998), that would have made the third time she would have been she would play a character involved with a pilot, albeit not a military pilot. Turned down the Nicole Kidman role in To Die For (1995). "Meg Ryan" is an anagram of "Germany". When she registered with the Screen Actors Guild as a teenager, Meg used her maternal grandmother's maiden name, "Ryan", as her stage surname. Born at 10:08 AM EST Savage Garden 's song, "All Around Me", was written about her, inspired by a crush from Daniel Jones , the band's composer. 4 February 2002 - An L.A. judge granted a restraining order against John Michael Hughes, a 40 year old real estate agent who had been hanging around R |
"The antimalarial drug ""Quinine"" is derived from the bark of which tree?" | Quinine | definition of quinine by Medical dictionary Quinine | definition of quinine by Medical dictionary http://medical-dictionary.thefreedictionary.com/quinine quinine [kwi´nīn] an alkaloid of cinchona that is an antimalarial agent; it suppresses the asexual erythrocytic forms of malarial parasites and has a slight effect on the gametocytes. It also has analgesic, antipyretic, mild oxytocic, cardiac depressant, and sclerosing properties, and it decreases the excitability of the motor endplate. It is administered orally as the dihydrochloride, hydrochloride or sulfate salt or parenterally as the dihydrochloride salt in the treatment of malaria caused by Plasmodium falciparum . It is also used orally as the sulfate salt in the treatment of leg and foot cramps. qui·nine (kwī'nīn, -nēn, kwin'-īn, -ēn), The most important of the alkaloids derived from cinchona; an antimalarial effective against the asexual and erythrocytic forms of the parasite, but having no effect on the exoerythrocytic (tissue) forms. It does not produce a radical cure of malaria produced by Plasmodium vivax, P. malariae, or P. ovale, but is used in the treatment of chloroquine-resistant strains of P. falciparum. quinine /qui·nine/ (kwi´nīn) (kwin-ēn´) (kwin´in) an alkaloid of cinchona that was once widely used to control and prevent malaria; it also has analgesic, antipyretic, mild oxytocic, cardiac depressant, and sclerosing properties, and it decreases the excitability of the motor end plate. It is used as the dihydrochloride, hydrochloride, or sulfate salt in the treatment of resistant falciparum malaria . quinine (kwī′nīn′) n. A bitter alkaloid, C20H24N2O2, derived from the bark of several species of cinchona, used usually in the form of its sulfate salt to treat malaria and formerly to treat leg cramps. It is used in the form of its hydrochloride or sulfate salt as a flavoring, especially in tonic water. quinine [kwī′nīn] Etymology: Sp, quina, bark a white, bitter, crystalline alkaloid made from cinchona bark. It was formerly used in antimalarial medications and replaced when chloroquine became available. It is once again being used to treat some cases of chloroquine-resistant malaria. See also antimalarial . qui·nine (kwī'nīn, kwin'ēn) The most important of the alkaloids derived from cinchona; an antimalarial agent effective against the asexual and erythrocytic forms of the parasite but having no effect on the exoerythrocytic (tissue) forms; does not effect a radical cure of malaria produced by Plasmodium vivax, P. malariae, or P. ovale, but is used in the treatment of cerebral malaria and other severe attacks of malignant tertian malaria and in malaria produced by chloroquine-resistant strains of P. falciparum; also used as an antipyretic, analgesic, sclerosing agent, stomachic, and oxytocic (occasionally), and in the treatment of atrial fibrillation, myotonia congenita, and other myopathies. quinine The first drug found to be effective in the prevention and treatment of MALARIA . Quinine was originally derived from the bark of the cinchona tree. It is still used to treat CHLOROQUINE -resistant malaria but is no longer used as a PROPHYLACTIC . The drug is on the WHO official list. quinine an antimalarial DRUG , extracted from the bark of the Cinchona tree. It is an ALKALOID and is effective against SPOROZOITES in the RED BLOOD CELLS . Quinine One of the first treatments for malaria, quinine is a natural product made from the bark of the Cinchona tree. It was popular until being superseded by the development of chloroquine in the 1940s. In the wake of widespread chloroquine resistance, however, it has become popular again. Quinine, or its close relative quinidine, can be given intravenously to treat severe Falciparum malaria. Mentioned in: Malaria quinine cinchona derivative (antimalarial agent) with antipyretic and analgesic actions; used to treat muscle cramps (e.g. reduces night cramps in 25% of cases), myopathies and atrial fibrillation quinine, n Latin name: Cinchona succirubra; part used: bark; uses: malaria, nighttime leg cramps; precaut | Free Flashcards about GK 9 Which science-fiction writer coined the term "cyberspace"? William Gibson What is a male swan known as? Cob What is a female swan known as? Pen Which giant screen film projection system, which gives an enhanced visual impact, has its origins in Montreal's Expo 67? IMAX Which actress was born Lucille Fay LeSueur in San Antonio, Texas, in 1908? Joan Crawford Which military leader poisoned himself in Bithynia in Asia Minor in around 182BCE? Hannibal What is the branch of astronomy that is concerned solely with the moon called? Selenology The mouflon, native to Corsica and Sardinia, is a small, wild form of which animal? 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During the American Civil War as what were the battleships Monitor and Merrimac classed ? | Battle of the Monitor and Merrimack | American Civil War | Britannica.com Battle of the Monitor and Merrimack American Civil War Alternative Title: Battle of Hampton Roads Related Topics Confederate States of America Battle of the Monitor and Merrimack, also called Battle of Hampton Roads, (March 9, 1862), in the American Civil War , naval engagement at Hampton Roads , Virginia , a harbour at the mouth of the James River , notable as history’s first duel between ironclad warships and the beginning of a new era of naval warfare . In the first battle of ironclad warships, the Confederate Virginia … Courtesy, American Antiquarian Society The Northern-built Merrimack, a conventional steam frigate, had been salvaged by the Confederates from the Norfolk navy yard and rechristened the Virginia . With her upper hull cut away and armoured with iron, this 263-foot (80.2-metre) masterpiece of improvisation resembled, according to one contemporary source, “a floating barn roof.” Commanded by Commodore Franklin Buchanan , and supported by several other Confederate vessels, the Virginia virtually decimated a Union fleet of wooden warships off Newport News , Virginia, on March 8th—destroying the sloop Cumberland and the 50-gun frigate Congress, while the frigate Minnesota ran aground. The Union ironclad Monitor , under the command of Lieutenant John Worden , arrived the same night. This 172-foot “Yankee Cheese Box on a raft,” with its water-level decks and armoured revolving gun turret, represented an entirely new concept of naval design. Thus the stage was set for the dramatic naval battle of March 9, with crowds of Union and Confederate supporters watching from the decks of nearby vessels and the shores on either side. Soon after 8:00 am the Virginia opened fire on the Minnesota, and the Monitor appeared. They passed back and forth on opposite courses. Both crews lacked training; firing was ineffective. The Monitor could fire only once in seven or eight minutes but was faster and more maneuverable than her larger opponent. After additional action and reloading, the Monitor’s pilothouse was hit, driving iron splinters into Worden’s eyes. The ship sheered into shallow water, and the Virginia, concluding that the enemy was disabled, turned again to attack the Minnesota. But her officers reported low ammunition, a leak in the bow, and difficulty in keeping up steam. At about 12:30 pm the Virginia headed for its navy yard; the battle was over. Similar Topics | The Gladiators "Caladus, the Thracian, makes all the girls sigh." (Slogan scrawled on a wall at Pompeii. Gladiators were often sex symbols) The gladiators who fought in these games were mostly prisoners, slaves and criminals who trained long and hard in schools like the one Caesar built; although a few such fighters were paid volunteers. Some of the latter became involved because they had financial difficulties, and these events offered generous prize money for the winners. Other volunteers were motivated by the physical challenge and appeal of danger or the prospect of becoming popular idols and sex symbols who could have their pick of pretty young women. Among the graffiti slogans still scrawled on walls at Pompeii, the famous Roman town preserved under a layer of volcanic ash, are: "Caladus, the Thracian, makes all the girls sigh," and "Crescens, the net fighter, holds the hearts of all the girls." The terms "Thracian" and "net fighter" referred to the customary division of gladiators into various types and categories. Among the four main types that had evolved by the early Empire was the heavily armed Samnite, later called a hoplomachus or secutor. (The Romans may have recognized these three as separate and distinct types, but any such distinctions are now unclear; all employed basically the same weapons and tactics.) A Samnite carried a sword or a lance, a scutum (the rectangular shield used by Roman legionary soldiers),a metal helmet, and protective armor on his right arm and left leg. Another type, the Thracian (so named because he resembled fighters from Thrace, a region of northern Greece), was not as elaborately armed. He wielded a curved short sword, the sica, and a small round shield, the parma. A third kind of gladiator, the murmillo, or "fishman" (after the fish-shaped crest on his helmet), was apparently similar to a Samnite but less heavily armed. A murmillo customarily fought still another kind of warrior, the retiarius, or "net-man," who wore no armor at all. A retiarius attempted to ensnare his opponent in his net (or used the net to trip the other man) and then to stab him with a long, razor-sharp trident, or three-pronged spear. In addition to the pairings of these main gladiator types, there were a number of special and off-beat types and pairings. These included equites, who fought on horseback using lances, swords, and/or lassoes; the essedarii, who confronted each other on chariots; and, perhaps the most bizarre of the lot, the andabatae, who grappled while blindfolded by massive helmets with no eyeholes. Women gladiators came into vogue under the emperors Nero and Domitian in thee late first century A.D. Evidence shows that Domitian sometimes pitted female fighters against male dwarves as well as against one another. "We Who Are About to Die Salute You!" On the eagerly anticipated day when munera were scheduled at the Colosseum or another amphitheater, the gladiators first entered the arena in a colorful parade known as the pompa. This was similar in some ways to the procession of the athletes on opening day of the modern Olympic Games. They were usually accompanied by jugglers, acrobats, and other performers, and all kept time to marching music provided by musicians playing trumpets, flutes, drums, and sometimes a large hydraulic organ. (The organ probably also played during the actual fighting, producing the same effect as the background musical score of a movie.) Following the pompa, the acrobats and other minor performers exited and the gladiators proceeded, in full public view, to draw lots, which decided who would |
What are raced in the Indianapolis 500? | Indianapolis 500 Indianapolis 500 Keith Urban to Headline Firestone Legends Day Concert on May 27 Read More INDYCAR Unveils Initial Concept Art for 2018 Car Read More Rossi Receives 'Baby Borg' Trophy following Historic Indy 500 Victory Read More Keith Urban to Headline Firestone Legends Day Concert on May 27 Read More INDYCAR Unveils Initial Concept Art for 2018 Car Read More | Jeopardy: Insatiable Edition Jeopardy Template 100 What is the USA (Complementing Great Britain that won a gold at every Summer Games.) Think outside Scandinavia. What is the only country that won a gold medal at every Winter Olympics? 100 What is 'Gone with the Wind'? Scarlett O'Hara Hamilton Kennedy Butler was the main character of this best-selling novel with this moving title. 100 Therapeutic Foot Cream helps heal dry, rough and cracked feet and heels. 100 Who is Robert Harold Ogle? He proposed the fraternity colors. 100 What is the Southern Ocean? The Southern Ocean is the 'newest' named ocean. It is recognized by the U.S. Board on Geographic Names as the body of water extending from the coast of Antarctica to the line of latitude at 60 degrees South. The boundaries of this ocean were proposed to the International Hydrographic Organization in 2000. Historically, there are four named oceans: the Atlantic, Pacific, Indian, and Arctic. However, most countries - including the United States - now recognize this body of water as the fifth ocean. 200 What is US Basketball team at the Olympics, the original Dream Team? This statement was made by Chuck Daly. The 1992 team consisting of Larry Bird, Michael Jordan and Magic Johnson is often regarded as the greatest collection of talent on one team in basketball history. "If we lose, it will be the biggest upset in the history of sports." This was the modest statement of a coach in 1992, an Olympic year. Who is 'we'? 200 What is Achilles tendon! Pitt of course played the role of the warrior Achilles in the movie. During the production of the 2004 movie Troy, Brad Pitt suffered an injury of what body part? 200 A smartphone made by the Canadian company Research In Motion. 200 Who is Vertner W. Tandy? He designed the fraternity pin with this initials hidden inside. 200 What is Red Cross? The Red Crescent Movement is an international humanitarian movement with approximately 97 million volunteers, members and staff worldwide which was founded to protect human life and health, to ensure respect for all human beings, and to prevent and alleviate human suffering and is also known by this name. 300 What is the national sport of Japan? 300 What is 'Stomp the Yard'? Will Packer is a member of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc and the producer of this movice 300 This is the third largest United States-based producer of socks, known for its colorful name. 300 Who is Moses Alvin Morrison? He didn't split the Red Sea, nor was he a chipmunk but he did serve as the first General President. 300 Who is Lance Armstrong? In 2012 Travis Tygart was chiefly instrumental in leading the expose of this, now fallen, athlete. 400 What is Fencing? In which Olympic sport do participants wear an electrically conductive jacket called a lamé to define the scoring areas? 400 What is a horse head? In “The Godfather,” what does Jack Wolz find in his bed when he wakes up? 400 What is Black & Decker An American manufacturer of power tools and accessories, hardware and home improvement products, and technology based fastening systems. 400 What is Louisville, KY? "L1C4" may serve as an unofficial motto of The Alpha Lambda chapter located in this U.S. city. 400 What is Holocaust Museum? In 2014, CNN reported that FBI and other law enforcement agencies send their trainees to what Washington, D.C. museum so they can see for themselves how not protecting civil liberties can lead to bigger horrors? 500 What is 'The Lord of the Rings' In 1992 British journalists Andrew Jennings and Vyv Simson wrote a controversial book about the International Olympic Committee chairman Juan Samaranch. Taking a cue from fantasy literature, what did they call it? 500 What is Biltmore Estate near Asheville, North Carolina? This location was chosen by Ridley Scott to signify the huge personal wealth of the character Mason Verger. It built by George Washington Vanderbilt II between 1888 and 1895 and occupies 175,000 square feet. Still owned by Vanderbilt's descendants, it stands today as one of the most prominent remaining examples of the Gild |
Brian Mulroney was the prime minister of which country? | Brian Mulroney | prime minister of Canada | Britannica.com prime minister of Canada Alternative Title: Martin Brian Mulroney Brian Mulroney Brian Mulroney, in full Martin Brian Mulroney (born March 20, 1939, Baie-Comeau , Quebec , Canada), Canadian politician, leader of the Progressive Conservative Party of Canada (1983–93), and prime minister of Canada from 1984 to 1993. Brian Mulroney, 1993. Rick Friedman/Black Star Born the son of an electrician in a paper-and-pulp town northeast of Quebec city, Mulroney grew up bilingual in English and French and received a B.A. (1959) from Saint Francis Xavier University, Antigonish, Nova Scotia , and a law degree (1962) from Laval University , Quebec city. In 1965 he began practicing law in Montreal , becoming a labour specialist. In 1974 he gained local celebrity as a member of the Cliche Commission investigating crime in Quebec’s construction industry. Always active in politics, he made a bid in 1976 for the leadership of the Progressive Conservatives but lost to Joe Clark . In 1977 he was chosen president of the Iron Ore Co. of Canada. When Mulroney won election as leader of the Progressive Conservative Party at its convention in June 1983, he had never run for or been elected to public office, but he offered the public a new face from French-speaking Quebec, where the Tories had traditionally been weak. He became prime minister in 1984 in a landslide victory of the Progressive Conservatives over the Liberals and was reelected in 1988. As prime minister, Mulroney sought closer cooperation with the United States on such bilateral issues as trade policies and measures to deal with acid rain in North America . During the early years of his administration Canada’s economic growth was strong, job creation was high, and inflation was kept under control. His government pursued deregulation of key industries and reform of the tax structure, though a steep federal tax on goods and services introduced in 1991 was widely unpopular. Mulroney’s political success was in part forged by his creation of what turned out to be a short-term coalition of Quebec nationalists and western conservatives, and his terms were marked by his continuing efforts to unify the country while recognizing Quebec’s status as a “distinct society.” In 1987 he negotiated the Meech Lake accord on constitutional revision, but he was unable to obtain ratification from all 10 provinces before the deadline expired in 1990. A second attempt resulted in the Charlottetown accord of 1992; these were accepted by all the provincial premiers but were defeated in a popular referendum later that year. Mulroney negotiated the North American Free Trade Agreement with U.S. Pres. George Bush and Mexican Pres. Carlos Salinas de Gortari ; the three reached a preliminary agreement in August 1992, and it was signed on December 17. Early in 1993 Mulroney announced his retirement from politics; he was succeeded as party leader and prime minister by Kim Campbell that June. (From left to right, standing) Mexican Pres. Carlos Salinas de Gortari, U.S. Pres. George H.W. … Dirck Halstead—Time Life Pictures/Getty Images Britannica Stories | Tony Abbott: Australia's pugnacious new prime minister - CNN.com Tony Abbott: Australia's pugnacious new prime minister By Peter Shadbolt, CNN Updated 8:46 PM ET, Sat September 7, 2013 Chat with us in Facebook Messenger. Find out what's happening in the world as it unfolds. JUST WATCHED Victory for Abbott in Australia 02:44 Story highlights Tony Abbott, next Australian prime minister, is well known for his pugnacious style His gaffe-prone campaign has nevertheless been popular with Australian electorate Deflecting accusations of sexism, Abbott has presented himself as unreconstructed male Socially conservative politician is known to hold complex views in some areas of policy The pugnacious style of Tony Abbott, the winner of Australia's election, has played well with the electorate. He may have run a gaffe-prone campaign against the bookish Kevin Rudd, the incumbent Labor prime minister, but his knockabout style, which harkens back to older, safer times, proved popular with an electorate exhausted by years of Labor infighting. Having successfully deflected accusations of sexism -- dismissing a campaign gaffe in which he lauded a Liberal female candidate for her "sex appeal" as a "dad moment" -- Abbott has presented himself as an unreconstructed male who loves his sport and beer. In Australia's current social climate, which some have attacked for being increasingly insular, self-absorbed and xenophobic, Abbott's bruising confrontational style has hit a rich seam. Politics might be a tough profession, but in few places is it as bruising as in Australia where mudslinging and name-calling occur on an almost daily basis. JUST WATCHED Assange runs for Australian senate 02:01 Some exchanges in Australian parliament are almost the stuff of folk legend. Former Prime Minister Paul Keating (1991-96), when pressed to name an election date, told the leader of the opposition he wouldn't reveal the date because, "I want to do you slowly." More recently, the former Australian leader recently ousted Rudd, Julia Gillard gave the opposition a spirited lecture in sexism that went viral and even drew praise from U.S. President Barack Obama. But not since leader of the Labor opposition Mark Latham broke a taxi driver's arm in a dispute over a cab fare in 2001 have Australians had the chance to elect a real brawler as premier. Latham's bid for prime minister failed, but in Abbott, the leader of the Liberal-National Coalition, the country may have found a natural successor. Combative in debate and with the media, Abbott may have shown little of his predecessors' verbal flair -- recent gaffes had him talking about the "suppository," rather than the repository, "of all wisdom" -- but he has displayed the kind of dogged aggression that Australians like to see in their sportsmen. The boxer A former Rhodes Scholar who won an Oxford Blue in boxing, he allegedly punched the wall either side of the head of a female political rival during his student days in the 1970s. Abbott claims the incident "never happened." For one former alumni from his Jesuit secondary school St. Ignatius' College, Riverview, in Sydney, the episode would not have been out of character. "All I remember is his rictus grin and the rolled-up sleeves of his short-sleeved shirt, giving his biceps something to rub up against," the former classmate, who now works in the Hong Kong banking industry, told CNN. "What struck me was the raw emotion he could elicit just by being him. You could pour an enormous bucket on him, and he was not only impervious in terms of being hurt but would grin back at you and give it back -- with compound interest and probably a compound fracture," he added. While Abbott is a polarizing figure to the electorate, the socially conservative politician is known to hold complex views in some areas of policy. He has been known to defend areas of Medicare -- the country's national health system normally championed by the Labor Party -- and even opposed his own party on industrial relations reform, arguing that it was too harsh on workers. Early beginnings Born in Engl |
The Sapir-Whorf hypothesis explored in the award winning 1966 novel Babel-17 states that human thought is strongly influenced by what? | Robert A. Heinlein: Quotes, Life, Works, Views, Influence, Inventions Presaged, Bibliography, and a List of Books by Author Robert A. Heinlein Quotes more � � less "A competent and self-confident person is incapable of jealousy in anything. Jealousy is invariably a symptom of neurotic insecurity.""A society that gets rid of all its troublemakers goes downhill.""An armed society is a polite society. Manners are good when one may have to back up his acts with his life.""Anyone who considers protocol unimportant has never dealt with a cat.""Be wary of strong drink. It can make you shoot at tax collectors... and miss.""Being right too soon is socially unacceptable.""By cultivating the beautiful we scatter the seeds of heavenly flowers, as by doing good we cultivate those that belong to humanity.""Don't ever become a pessimist... a pessimist is correct oftener than an optimist, but an optimist has more fun, and neither can stop the march of events.""Don't handicap your children by making their lives easy.""Everything is theoretically impossible, until it is done.""For me, politeness is a sine qua non of civilization.""I am free because I know that I alone am morally responsible for everything I do. I am free, no matter what rules surround me. If I find them tolerable, I tolerate them; if I find them too obnoxious, I break them. I am free because I know that I alone am morally responsible for everything I do.""I don't see how an article of clothing can be indecent. A person, yes.""I never learned from a man who agreed with me.""It is a truism that almost any sect, cult, or religion will legislate its creed into law if it acquires the political power to do so.""It's an indulgence to sit in a room and discuss your beliefs as if they were a juicy piece of gossip.""Love is that condition in which the happiness of another person is essential to your own... Jealousy is a disease, love is a healthy condition. The immature mind often mistakes one for the other, or assumes that the greater the love, the greater the jealousy.""May you live as long as you wish and love as long as you live.""Never insult anyone by accident.""Never underestimate the power of human stupidity.""Never worry about theory as long as the machinery does what it's supposed to do.""No statement should be believed because it is made by an authority.""One man's "magic" is another man's engineering. "Supernatural" is a null word.""One man's theology is another man's belly laugh.""One of the sanest, surest, and most generous joys of life comes from being happy over the good fortune of others.""Political tags - such as royalist, communist, democrat, populist, fascist, liberal, conservative, and so forth - are never basic criteria. The human race divides politically into those who want people to be controlled and those who have no such desire.""Sex without love is merely healthy exercise.""The difference between science and the fuzzy subjects is that science requires reasoning while those other subjects merely require scholarship.""The supreme irony of life is that hardly anyone gets out of it alive.""The universe never did make sense; I suspect it was built on government contract.""Theology is never any help; it is searching in a dark cellar at midnight for a black cat that isn't there. Theologians can persuade themselves of anything.""There is no way that writers can be tamed and rendered civilized or even cured. the only solution known to science is to provide the patient with an isolation room, where he can endure the acute stages in private and where food can be poked in to him with a stick.""They didn't want it good, they wanted it Wednesday.""To be matter-of-fact about the world is to blunder into fantasy - and dull fantasy at that, as the real world is strange and wonderful.""When a place gets crowded enough to require ID's, social collapse is not far away. It is time to go elsewhere. The best thing about space travel is that it made it possible to go elsewhere.""When any government, or any church for that matter, undertakes to say to its subjects, | gebze 101 Jeopardy Template Which creature was a threat to holiday makers in Jaws? 100 How many legs has a spider got? 100 Who painted the Mona Lisa? 100 In which city is Hollywood? 100 What is Turkish delight Invented by Haci Bekir Effendi at his Istanbul shop in 1777 what is the globally consumed 'lokum' more famously called? 200 what famous rapper appeared in the movie 8 mile? 200 which animal lays the biggest eggs 200 Who wrote Julius Caesar, Macbeth and Hamlet? 200 What's the name of the famous big clock in London? 200 What falling fruit supposedly inspired Isaac Newton to write the laws of gravity? 300 Which Tom played spy Ethan Hunt in Mission: Impossible? 300 What is the alternative common name for a Black Leopard? 300 What is Hula Hoop One of the most popular toys of all time is a plastic ring with a Hawaiian name. 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Amerigo Vespucci airport is in which city? | Florence Airport (FLR) Information: FLR Airport in Florence Area, Italy Airport Information (Florence, Italy) Known as both the Amerigo Vespucci Airport and also the Peretola Airport, the city's airport can be found around 4 km / 3 miles to the north-west of Florence (Firenze). Close to Campi Bisenzio, San Mauro and Sesto Fiorentino, Florence Airport lies within Italy's acclaimed Tuscany region. Peretola has recently undergone considerable improvements, increasing capacity to some 2.2 million annual passengers at a cost of more than 11 million. Buses at Florence Peretola Airport are operated by ATAF ad SITA, and link the city centre and both the Florence SMN Railway Station (Firenze Stazione SMN) and the Prato Railway Station (Prato Stazione FS). Passengers will find the airport's taxi rank directly outside of the arrivals terminal, where taxis travel into the historic city centre of Florence (centrol storico) in around 15 minutes. Other notable districts connected by taxis include Campo di Marte, San Giovanni, Santa Maria Novella and Santo Spirito Oltrarno, which is centred around the Piazza Santo Spirito. About Florence Tourism The city of Florence lies within Italy's beautiful region of Tuscany and is known in Italian as 'Firenze'. Florence's skyline is dominated by the stunning 13th-century Duomo, which is actually the world's fourth biggest cathedral and a truly magnificent sight, with a hard-to-miss brown-tiled dome. Extremely close to Amerigo Vespucci Airport (FLR), many of the attractions in Florence grace the banks of the meandering River Arno and attract literally millions of tourists every year. The sights of Florence can be overwhelming and are often based around the Piazza del Duomo and the Piazza della Repubblica. Contact Florence Airport (FLR): | El Greco | The Metropolitan Museum of Art Exhibition dates: October 7, 2003-January 11, 2004 Exhibition location: Special exhibition galleries, second floor Press preview: Monday, September 29, 10:00 a.m. - noon The first major retrospective in more than 20 years devoted to the great 16th-century painter Domenikos Theotokopoulos (1541-1614) – known to posterity as El Greco – will open at The Metropolitan Museum of Art on October 7, 2003. One of the most original artists of his age, El Greco was celebrated for his highly expressive and visionary religious paintings. The international loan exhibition's approximately 80 works include an unsurpassed selection of his psychologically compelling portraits, as well as his rare incursions into landscape, genre, mythology, and sculpture. Particular emphasis will be placed on his late works, in which mystical content, expressive distortions, and monumental scale are taken to ever greater extremes, culminating in the Adoration of Shepherds, the spectacular nine-foot-tall painting created to decorate his own tomb. All aspects of the artist's activity will be explored, from his beginnings as an icon painter in his native Crete, to his move to Venice and Rome and his study of Italian art, to his definitive move to Toledo, Spain, and his creation of a uniquely personal and deeply spiritual style. His work has sometimes been associated with the great mystics of Counter-Reformation Spain, but his paintings have had a profound influence on the protagonists of 20th-century modernism, including Pablo Picasso and Jackson Pollock. El Greco will remain on view at the Metropolitan through January 11, 2004. The exhibition is funded by the Iris and B. Gerald Cantor Foundation in celebration of its 25th Anniversary. The exhibition has been organized by The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, and The National Gallery, London. "In his own time," stated Philippe de Montebello, Director of the Metropolitan Museum, "El Greco's highly personal style – with its dematerialization of the figure and its expressive effects of light and color – was without precedent and often astonished his contemporaries. Yet it is only in the last 150 years that he has come to be appreciated as one of the great creative geniuses of Western art. This landmark gathering of his works, which has been organized by an international team of scholars, builds on the last major El Greco exhibition of 1982 with a greater focus on the artist's late and most mystical phase, and the philosophical and religious thought that informed it." A unique synthesis of late medieval Byzantine traditions and the art of the Italian Renaissance, El Greco's art sought to create a new and spiritually more intense relationship between viewer and image. Although he established a large and productive workshop in Toledo, he founded no school, and for almost two centuries following his death his works were decried for their extravagance—except for his astonishing portraits, which Velÿzquez took as his model. A sympathetic interest in his art was the product of the 19th-century Romantic movement's new emphasis on individual expression and extremes of emotion. Since then El Greco's creative stature has never been challenged. Vincent van Gogh and Paul Gauguin saw themselves as his artistic heirs. More recently, his works have inspired the expressive abstractions of generations of 20th-century painters. The 1982 exhibition of his works was seen in Madrid, Washington, Toledo, Ohio, and Dallas. The Dormition of the Virgin (Syros, Church of the Dormition) and St. Luke Painting the Virgin (Athens, Benaki Museum) are among the rare, early works documenting El Greco's first training as a painter of religious icons in his birthplace of Crete. The archaizing abstractions of these images – based on late medieval prototypes – reflect his country's continuing reverence for the Byzantine traditions of its Greek heritage. The style and sacred function of Byzantine icons, which rejected mimesis in favor of an attempt to mystically embody the living presence of |
Circumlocution is the term for using several ‘what’ when less or only one will do? | Circumlocution game – La silla caliente | Bryan Kandel TPRS Circumlocution game – La silla caliente Posted on March 22, 2013 by bryankandel Here’s a good game to work on circumlocution. It’s a simple game, but there are several possible variations. I work circumlocution early in the year and use this game at that time, but I also pull it out throughout the year. It was appropriate for today because I wanted to do something with a lot of language input after our days of testing. To maintain a high quantity and quality of language used, I did most of the talking. I call it “la silla caliente”. Purpose: To expose students to circumlocution Materials: Power point slides or cards with lists of words in English that students probably do not know in the Target Language. A timer. Here is a Power Point presentation with many slides of 5 terms each: Gameplay: There are many ways to play all based around the same idea: A student trying to determine a word or phrase based on clues in the Target Language. Divide class into teams (2-3 is best) One person sits in a chair at the front of the room facing away from the screen/board. The teacher faces the student and screen. 5 terms are projected on the screen in English. The teacher sees them. The student does not. The teacher describes the terms in the TL while the student guesses as many as he/she can in a given amount of time (2 minutes works well) The teacher cannot say proper nouns, use English, gesture or say the term in the Target Language (If the term is “monkey bars”, he cannot say “mono”). The number of correct guesses is the number of points awarded to each team. Variations: It can be an individual game. Students play to see who can guess 5 terms in the shortest amount of time. If the terms are on cards, the teacher can describe to an entire group at once. Although I have found more value with one student at a time playing because the others see the words and hear my circumlocution . Students can be the speaker. This provides great circumlocution speaking practice, but the quality of input is reduced and students tend to instinctively break the “no proper nouns” rule. The terms can be in the Target Language if they are familiar to the students 2 Responses to Circumlocution game – La silla caliente John LeCuyer November 10, 2014 at 9:38 pm Hi Bryan, I play a game similar that I created based on a Mexican game show which I can’t remember the name right now. I call it Tres Sillas. I form teams of 3 students and allow them to play against each other similar to a sports bracket where the winners of each team will go on to play the winners of the other teams and so on until there is an overall winner. Play: I position three chairs back to back like a triangle in the front of the room. Students come up and sit back to back in the chairs. I have a stack of index cards with words in English. I put two minutes on the clock. I show the first word to the first student and they begin describing the word in Spanish. At any time the other two members can shout out the word in English. If they are correct they score a point and everyone gets up and moves clockwise to the next seat. I then show the next person the card and they begin describing the word. Students try to guess the words. I only allow four passes per round. One per student and an extra one. Every pass after that gets deducted from their final score. If a team uses an English word for a clue or a made up Spanish word, then I count that as a pass against them. It is a great competition and it really builds their circumlocution skills. I will also let each team play twice against each other and add those two scores together before advancing the winners to the next round. Hope this makes sense. Take care! John Fill in your details below or click an icon to log in: Email (required) (Address never made public) Name (required) You are commenting using your WordPress.com account. ( Log Out / Change ) You are commenting using your Twitter account. ( Log Out / Change ) You are commenting using your Face | Thirty-Piece Lead Toy Set of a Papal Procession | Papal Artifacts Thirty-Piece Lead Toy Set of a Papal Procession Papal Artifacts / Thirty-Piece Lead Toy Set of a Papal Procession The artifact presented here is a complete, thirty-piece set of a papal procession dating from the pontificate of Pius XI who reigned from 1922-1939. The pope is seated on what is known as the sedia gestatoria, which literally means, the chair for carrying. It is a portable ceremonial throne on which popes were carried until 1978. It consists of a richly adorned, silk-covered armchair, fastened to a suppedaneum on each side of which are two gilded rings. Through these rings pass the long rods with which, traditionally, twelve footmen, the palafrenieri, in red uniforms, carry the throne on their shoulders. Even the suppedaneum had symbolic meaning as it was the support used for Christ’s feet at the Crucifixion. It has come to mean a footstool, which was the meaning for the pope while being carried aloft in the sedia. The sedia gestatoria is an elaborate variation on the sedan chair. Two large fans, the flabella made of white ostrich feathers are carried at either side of the chair. They are intended as a sign of honor and as a means to keep away insects and provide relief from the heat of Roman summers when so many popes were crowned. The sedia gestatoria was mainly used to carry popes to and from papal ceremonies in the Basilicas of Saint John Lateran and Saint Peter. It was used for nearly a millennium. Many sources believe the sedia originated in the leadership of the ancient Roman Empire. The throne was used in ceremonies at the coronation of a new pope, and generally at all solemn entries of the pope to Saint Peter’s or to public consistories. The figure of the pope is shown wearing the papal tiara, the triple crown. There is no certainty about what the three crowns of the Triple Tiara symbolise, as is evident from the multitude of interpretations that have been and still are proposed. Some link it to the threefold authority of the Supreme Pontiff: Universal Pastor (top), Universal Ecclesiastical Jurisdiction (middle) and Temporal Power (bottom). Others interpret the three tiers as meaning “father of princes and kings, ruler of the world, vicar of Christ.” The words that were used when popes were crowned were: Receive the tiara adorned with three crowns and know that thou art father of princes and kings, the ruler of the world on earth, the vicar of our Savior Jesus Christ, to whom is honor and glory through all ages. Yet others have associated it with the threefold office of Christ, who is Priest, Prophet and King, or “teacher, lawmaker and judge.” Another traditional interpretation was that the three crowns refer to the “Church Militant on earth”, the “Church Suffering after death and before heaven”, and the “Church Triumphant in eternal reward.” Pope Benedict XVI’s tiara-less coat of arms, is “order, jurisdiction and magisterium.” Still another theory links the three tiers to the “celestial, human and terrestrial worlds,” which the pope is supposed to symbolically link. Besides the footmen carring the sedia, Swiss Guardsmen are shown in the figures as well as several bishops and cardinals in ceremonial vestments. Pope John Paul I declined to use the sedia and the papal tiara but was eventually convinced by Vatican staff to use the sedia in order to allow the crowds to see him. Blessed John Paul II refused both the sedia and the papal tiara as has Pope Benedict XVI. For the first time in over eight centuries, these three modern popes declined a coronation and opted for inauguration ceremonies instead while wearing a miter in place of the tiara. The miter is a symbol of spiritual rather than temporal authority. The artifact is in excellent condition. It is very rare to have a complete set of a papal procession, which makes it a great asset to the Collection. © 2016 Papal Artifacts | Hosting and design support provided by anySiteSolutions.com |
In the Beijing Olympics Britain did particularly well in swimming and cycling but in other sports less well. Louis Smith won a Bronze medal, but was our only medal winner in which sport? | Beijing Olympics: Live minute-by-minute coverage of equestrian, shooting, volleyball, judo, weightlifting, cycling, sailing, archery, basketball, boxing, fencing, handball, rowing and more | Sport | The Guardian Share on Messenger Close 01.55am: Well here we are. We've cooed at the 35,000 fireworks. We've watched Li Ning run along a computer-generated unfolding scroll thing. We've admired the Bird's Nest stadium, kind of absorbed the fact that the No8 is lucky in the Chinese calendar and coughed at the pictures of the smog. And now the Zhang Yimou -directed opening ceremony is over, let the Games begin. 02.15am: This is the place to come for all the live coverage, blogs, comment and instant response to breaking news. You can also find a handy schedule of today's events (in Chinese time) here . No wonder Barney Ronay is welling up already. 02.35 am. The eventing dressage is already under way and Daisy Dick, she drafted in because of injuries to Zara Phillips and Lucy Wiegersma's horses, has already trotted her way to a highly respectable 51.70. (For the equestrian relatively ignorant, the lower the score the better.) FACT: Daisy Dick went to school with our very own Marina Hyde . Later Britain's dressage star in the eventing team, and an individual medal hopeful in his own right, 39 year-old William Fox-Pitt , who sounds like a character from Harry Enfield , but won silver in Athens, has a chance to go one better. At the Beijing Olympics, even the dressage is political. Security officers in Hong Kong removed a university student, Christina Chan, who tried to display the Tibetan flag. 02:45am: Equestrian dressage, women's shooting, women's volleyball, basketball and handball are already under way. Indeed, Australia lead Belarus 19-12 at the end of the first quarter in the opening women's basketball pool game. Coming up, we've got bouts of boxing that'll make the fighting in opening ceremony director Yimou's Hero look as menacing as Jimmy Carr. And we've balletically brilliant basketball, swimming, volleyball, fencing, beach volleyball, handball and football, that'll make House of Flying Daggers look like the Friday night lovelies falling out on to the Farringdon Road. 02:58am: You do worry that all this week's political breast-beating about how Britain was due a massive medal haul will come back to bite us. It certainly left a bad taste, as David Mitchell so astutely pointed out, in the mouth. William Fox-Pitt scored 50.20 which puts him in at the medal unhopeful position, at this early stage, of 11th. 03:05am: Seven golds are on offer today, indeed, we're not so far away from the first gold medal – the women's 10 meter air rifle. China's Du Li is reigning Olympic champion and the overwhelming favourite – it would mean so much to the Chinese for her to retain her title. IOC President Jacques Rogge is even due at the shooting range hall to present the medals. The whole nation is wanting and willing it... but at the moment she's running fourth but it's too close to call. Ironically, in Athens, the German favourite, Heiner Gabelmann, buckled under the strain of expectation. will the same happen to Du Li? You simply can't imagine the pressure. 03:10am: Back to the women's basketball. Australia are beating Belarus 44-28 at half-time. The Athens silver medalists are on course for an easy victory. Next up in Group A will be Mali against New Zealand, you'd expect New Zealand to win that equally comfortably. 03:18am: We don't have a medal yet, but we do have the first athlete to be sent home for failing a drugs test, Greek sprinter Anastasios Gousis, a 200m semi-finalist in Athens four years ago. The Greek Olympic team has already lost 13 members, with 11 weightlifters, a boxer and swimmer Yiannis Drymonakos withdrawn after positive tests in the past three months. 03:34am: After the shooting, the second medal up for grabs is in the Women's 48kg weightlifting final - it's a mixture of snatch and clean & jerk lifting methods, with the best total used to determine the final rankings and medal winners. The Turkish phenomenon that is Nu | BBC SPORT | Olympics | GB Olympians power to new heights GB Olympians power to new heights Cannot play media. Sorry, this media is not available in your territory. Video - Watch Christine Ohuruogu's thrilling 400m race (UK users only) Christine Ohuruogu's stunning 400m victory brought Team GB's gold medal haul to 16 as Britain sealed their best Olympic performance for a century. Earlier, Scottish cyclist Chris Hoy became the first Briton to win three golds in a Games for 100 years, beating GB's Jason Kenny in the sprint final. Victoria Pendleton won the women's version of the sprint, while sailor Paul Goodison landed the Laser class. Ohuruogu's win followed a silver medal for high jumper Germaine Mason. BRITAIN'S MEDAL TALLY 16 gold, 9 silver, 8 bronze 2004: 30 9 gold, 9 silver, 12 bronze 2000: 28 11 gold, 10 silver, 7 bronze 1996: 15 1 gold, 8 silver, 6 bronze 1920: 42 14 gold, 15 silver, 13 bronze *As at 1600 BST on 19 August Tuesday yielded a total of four gold medals and two silvers for Britain, while a boxing bronze was guaranteed, as the team retained third place in the medals table. With five days of action still remaining, this is already the second best display ever produced by a team of British Olympians. British Olympic Association chef de mission Simon Clegg said: "It has been another outstanding day and a great gold medal on the track by Christine who ran a fantastic race." Team GB's 16 golds is their greatest haul since claiming a British all-time record of 56 gold medals at the 1908 Olympics in London. That tally came amid a collection of 146 medals in total, but will almost certainly never be surpassed, given there were only British entries in some events including polo and rackets. Ohuruogu sank to her knees in disbelief after becoming the first British woman to win the Olympic 400m title. The east Londoner produced a stirring finish to overhaul favourite Sanya Richards and add Olympic gold to her world title won in Osaka last year. Her victory in Beijing comes a year after she completed a 12-month ban for missing three out-of-competition drugs tests. Cannot play media. Sorry, this media is not available in your territory. Video - Sailor Goodison wins GB's 13th gold "You never think it's a reality, it's something you dream about. As I came across the line I thought 'oh my gosh' - I don't know what to say," said the 24-year-old. A brilliant Tuesday for Team GB began with Goodison clinching Britain's third sailing gold of the Olympics. "It just feels unbelievable. It's going to take a while to sink in but wow," said 30-year-old Goodison, from Sheffield. His triumph was followed up at the Laoshan cycling velodrome, where Pendleton claimed Britain's seventh cycling title of the Games before Hoy added an eighth. "It doesn't feel real yet. I'm so glad I'm part of it," said Pendleton, of Hitchin, Hertfordshire. Cannot play media. Sorry, this media is not available in your territory. Video - Third gold for Hoy Hoy secured his third win in the men's sprint, adding to his victories in the team sprint and the keirin. He is the first British athlete to seal the treble at one summer Games since swimmer Henry Taylor at the London Games in 1908. "I was vaguely aware of the history, people tell you about it. But I tried to make it the furthest thought from my mind," said the 32-year-old Hoy. "And that's why the emotions come out at the end. You bottle it for so long that it just erupts at the end." The double triumph on the cycling track followed the men's pursuit team of Bradley Wiggins, Paul Manning, Geraint Thomas and Ed Clancy who destroyed Denmark to bring up Team GB's 12th overall gold on Monday. Cannot play media. Sorry, this media is not available in your territory. Video - Pendleton storms to cycling gold And in athletics, a surprise silver medal came from Mason in the high jump on Tuesday. Britain's overall medal tally now stands at 33, including nine silver and eight bronze. Aside from cycling, the other gold medals have come in rowing (two), sailing (three), swimming (two) and athletics (one). British super- |
Who, in the Old Testament, was born at Gath one of the 'five cities of the plains'? | Gath - Old Testament Map of Ancient Israel - Bible History Online Gath was: one of the five Philistine cities Joshua 13:3 - From Sihor, which [is] before Egypt, even unto the borders of Ekron northward, [which] is counted to the Canaanite: five lords of the Philistines; the Gazathites, and the Ashdothites, the Eshkalonites, the Gittites, and the Ekronites; also the Avites: 1 Samuel 17:4 - And there went out a champion out of the camp of the Philistines, named Goliath, of Gath, whose height [was] six cubits and a span. 1 Samuel 21:10 - And David arose, and fled that day for fear of Saul, and went to Achish the king of Gath. 2 Samuel 1:20 - Tell [it] not in Gath, publish [it] not in the streets of Askelon; lest the daughters of the Philistines rejoice, lest the daughters of the uncircumcised triumph. 2 Kings 12:17 - Then Hazael king of Syria went up, and fought against Gath, and took it: and Hazael set his face to go up to Jerusalem. 1 Chronicles 18:1 - Now after this it came to pass, that David smote the Philistines, and subdued them, and took Gath and her towns out of the hand of the Philistines. 2 Chronicles 11:8 - And Gath, and Mareshah, and Ziph, Amos 6:2 - Pass ye unto Calneh, and see; and from thence go ye to Hamath the great: then go down to Gath of the Philistines: [be they] better than these kingdoms? or their border greater than your border? Micah 1:10 - Declare ye [it] not at Gath, weep ye not at all: in the house of Aphrah roll thyself in the dust. More About Ancient Gath Gath Scriptures 2 Chronicles 26:6 - And he went forth and warred against the Philistines, and brake down the wall of Gath , and the wall of Jabneh, and the wall of Ashdod, and built cities about Ashdod, and among the Philistines. 1 Samuel 5:8 - They sent therefore and gathered all the lords of the Philistines unto them, and said, What shall we do with the ark of the God of Israel? And they answered, Let the ark of the God of Israel be carried about unto Gath . And they carried the ark of the God of Israel about [thither]. 1 Samuel 7:14 - And the cities which the Philistines had taken from Israel were restored to Israel, from Ekron even unto Gath ; and the coasts thereof did Israel deliver out of the hands of the Philistines. And there was peace between Israel and the Amorites. 1 Samuel 17:52 - And the men of Israel and of Judah arose, and shouted, and pursued the Philistines, until thou come to the valley, and to the gates of Ekron. And the wounded of the Philistines fell down by the way to Shaaraim, even unto Gath , and unto Ekron. 1 Samuel 27:3 - And David dwelt with Achish at Gath , he and his men, every man with his household, [even] David with his two wives, Ahinoam the Jezreelitess, and Abigail the Carmelitess, Nabal's wife. 1 Samuel 27:11 - And David saved neither man nor woman alive, to bring [tidings] to Gath , saying, Lest they should tell on us, saying, So did David, and so [will be] his manner all the while he dwelleth in the country of the Philistines. 2 Samuel 1:20 - Tell [it] not in Gath , publish [it] not in the streets of Askelon; lest the daughters of the Philistines rejoice, lest the daughters of the uncircumcised triumph. Amos 6:2 - Pass ye unto Calneh, and see; and from thence go ye to Hamath the great: then go down to Gath of the Philistines: [be they] better than these kingdoms? or their border greater than your border? 2 Samuel 21:22 - These four were born to the giant in Gath , and fell by the hand of David, and by the hand of his servants. 2 Kings 12:17 - Then Hazael king of Syria went up, and fought against Gath , and took it: and Hazael set his face to go up to Jerusalem. 1 Chronicles 20:8 - These were born unto the giant in Gath ; and they fell by the hand of David, and by the hand of his servants. 2 Samuel 15:18 - And all his servants passed on beside him; and all the Cherethites, and all the Pelethites, and all the Gittites, six hundred men which came after him from Gath , passed on before the king. 1 Chro | Egyptian Mythology Ancient Man and His First Civilizations Egyptian Mythology Religion in ancient Egypt was very much like modern times. Today not everyone worships in the same way, or believes in the same god - Egypt was no different. Individual kings worshipped their own preferred gods, as did the workers, priests, merchants and peasants - but there was always one particular god that was considered preeminent. Pre-dynastic Egypt had formulated the concept and belief of a "greater being", this was originally expressed in pictures, some scholars suggest that "writing" was invented in order to communicate these spiritual thoughts to the masses. Egyptian gods lived, died, hunted, went into battle, gave birth, ate, drank, and had human emotions. The reigns of their gods overlapped, and in some instances merged. The dominance of a particular god depended on the beliefs of the reigning king, and where the king wanted his capital; this because the dominance of particular gods was often regional. Likewise, the myths associated with particular gods changed with the location of the gods, as sometimes did their names. Each god had five names, and each name was associated with an element, such as air, celestial bodies, or was a descriptive statement about the god, such as strong, virile or majestic. The creator god of all things was either Re (Ra), Amun, Ptah, Khnum or Aten, depending on which version of the myth was currently in use. The heavens were represented by Hathor, Bat, and Horus. Osiris was an earth god as was Ptah. The annual flooding of the Nile was Hapi. Storms, evil and confusion were Seth. His counterpart was Ma'at, who represented balance, justice and truth. The moon was Thoth and Khonsu. Re (Ra), the Sun god, took on many forms, and transcended most of the borders that constrained the other gods. The actual shape of the Sun, the disk of light (or, aten), was deified into another god “Aten”, very much like the Holy Trinity of Christianity - God (the father), Jesus (the Son), and the Holy Spirit. Egyptian spirituality was very sophisticated, so it is undoubtedly erroneous to think that they worshipped the actual Sun, or Disk, Cats, Cows or whatever. It is likely that the Sun disk was used as an iconic representation of a God that cannot be seen. Be mindful of modern depictions of Jesus, with the Sun emitting rays from behind his head, (a visualization of God behind him), also Moses visualization of God as a brightly burning bush. The Great Aten The God and Disk of the Sun Aten appears to have represented both the god or spirit of the sun, and the solar disk itself. The origin of this god is wholly obscure, and nearly all that is known about him during the Middle Empire is that he was a small provincial form of the Sun-god which was worshipped in one little town in the neighborhood of Heliopolis, and it is possible that a temple was built in his honor in Heliopolis itself. There is no way to describe the attributes which were originally ascribed to him under the Middle or Early Empire, because the texts which were written before the XXIII Dynasty give us no information on the subject. Before the XVIII Dynasty, and especially during the reigns of the gods, Amen-Ra-Heru-khuti, Horus, etc., it does not follow that they originally related to him. In the Theban Recession of the Book of the Dead, which is based upon Heliopolitan belief, we find Aten mentioned by the deceased thus :--- "Thou, O Ra, shinest from the horizon of heaven, and Aten is adored when he resteth {or setteth} upon this mountain to give life to the two lands. Hunefer says Ra, Hail Aten, thou the lord of beams of light, {when} thou shinest all faces {i.e., everybody} lives. Nekht says Ra, O thou beautiful being, thou doest renew thyself and make thyself young again under the form of Aten; Ani says Ra, Thou turnest thy face towards the Underworld, and thou makest the earth to shine like fine copper. The dead rise up to thee, they breath the air and they look upon thy face when Aten shineth in the horizon;------I have come before thee that I ma |
Which painting was stolen from the Louvre in Paris in 1911 and kept for two years by museum employee Vincenzo Peruggia? | Aug. 21, 1911: Mona Lisa stolen in Paris Aug. 21, 1911: Mona Lisa stolen in Paris Teresa Mathew Pin it Share On this day—Aug. 21, 1911—the Mona Lisa was stolen from the Louvre in Paris . The work of art, by Italian artist Leonardo da Vinci, is believed to have been painted between 1503 and 1506. The painter Louis Béroud first discovered the theft when he walked to the place where the Mona Lisa had been on display and found only four iron pegs instead of the famous painting. After the museum confirmed that the painting had in fact been stolen, it was closed for a week to aid the investigation. Though French artist Guillame Apollinaire was initially suspected (he in turn tried to blame his friend Pablo Picasso), the culprit turned out to be Vincenzo Peruggia, a Louvre employee. Peruggia had stolen the painting during business hours and walked out with it under his coat after the museum had closed. After two years of hiding it, he was caught when he tried to sell the painting to the Uffizi Gallery in Florence . As an Italian loyalist, Peruggia believed that Leonardo da Vinci’s paintings should return to Italy and be displayed in an Italian museum. He would go on to serve six months of jail time. The Mona Lisa has been on permanent display at the Louvre since 1979. Reblog | The Secret History of Art: Van Eyck "The Ghent Altarpiece" Van Eyck "The Ghent Altarpiece" The Ghent Altarpiece (1432) This monumental altarpiece, one of the most important works in the history of art, also has the dubious distinction of being the most frequently stolen artwork of all time. It is therefore the most desired and victimized painting in history. Since its completion in 1432, this twelve-panel oil painting has disappeared, been looted in three different wars, burned, dismembered, copied, forged, smuggled, illegally sold, painted over, censored, attacked by iconoclasts, hidden away, hunted by Nazis and Napoleon, prized by The Louvre and a Prussian king, damaged by conservators, returned as war reparations, stored in castle vaults and secret salt mines, used as a diplomatic tool, nearly been blown up, ransomed, rescued by Austrian double-agents, and stolen a total of thirteen times. Perhaps the single most influential painting in the history of art, it is certainly the most important object in the history of art theft. No other artwork has been subject to so many adventures and crimes, both attempted and successful. Though an inanimate object, the enormous altarpiece in all its intricacies and intrigues develops a personality of its own. Indeed, this disappearing masterpiece seems loathe to stand still for too long. There is even a mystery around its creation. Everyone has heard of Jan van Eyck (1395-1441), but what about Hubert van Eyck? An inscription was discovered in the 19th century which reads that this artwork was begun by Hubert van Eyck and finished by Jan, the painter’s brother. But while evidence exists that a painter called Hubert van Eyck lived in Ghent at the time that the Ghent Altarpiece was painted, not a single authenticated painting by Hubert exists today. Some think that the inscription was a contemporary forgery, while others think that Hubert van Eyck is a lost genius. Art historians are still divided. What makes this painting so important to the history of art? What, beyond its beauty, made it so desired as to have been the victim of so many crimes? It is the first major work by the young genius, Jan van Eyck . While Jan did not invent oil painting, as has been popularly misconceived, he was the first to take full advantage of the capabilities of the new medium, which permitted infinitely greater detail than the previous painting method, tempera, which used opaque egg yolk to bind pigment, rather than translucent oil. After this painting, oil would become the universal preferred medium. Jan’s advances in oil were for painters what the first use of steel was for architects. Art historians love to recite “firsts.” So while Jan was not the first oil painter, he was the first to paint: · monumental works with an intricate level of detail usually reserved for portrait miniatures and illuminated manuscripts. · observed naturalistic details, such as the effect of water seen through glass, the light reflecting in a horse’s eye, and botanically-identifiable plants. · the un-idealized human nude, in the figures of Adam and Eve. · individually detailed faces in a massive crowd scene with over one-hundred figures, taking the time to render vivid portrait-like expressions, if not actual portraits. · articulated bodies beneath painted clothing, the people wearing the clothes rather than the clothes floating around the people. · using disguised symbolism, imbuing realistically-realized and situated objects with a covert Christian symbolism. The following other statements will clarify what may be said historically about Jan and Hubert: · Hubert van Eyck was indeed a painter and brother to Jan. He was commissioned to paint the Ghent Altarpiece, but he died so soon after having received the commission that his presence is all but inarticulate. The painting as we see it is therefore wholly the work of Jan. · Jan did not invent oil painting, but did bring it to an unprecedented level of excellence, turning the mere binding of pig |
Which poet composed a sonnet 'Upon Westminster Bridge'? | Composed upon Westminster Bridge, September 3, 1802 by William Wordsworth | Poetry Foundation Composed upon Westminster Bridge, September 3, 1802 by William Wordsworth Composed upon Westminster Bridge, September 3, 1802 Related Poem Content Details Earth has not anything to show more fair: Dull would he be of soul who could pass by A sight so touching in its majesty: This City now doth, like a garment, wear The beauty of the morning; silent, bare, Ships, towers, domes, theatres, and temples lie Open unto the fields, and to the sky; All bright and glittering in the smokeless air. Never did sun more beautifully steep In his first splendour, valley, rock, or hill; Ne'er saw I, never felt, a calm so deep! The river glideth at his own sweet will: Dear God! the very houses seem asleep; And all that mighty heart is lying still! Discover this poem's context and related poetry, articles, and media. Poet Composed upon Westminster Bridge, September 3, 1802 Related Poem Content Details Biography Discussing prose written by poets, Joseph Brodsky has remarked, “the tradition of dividing literature into poetry and prose dates from the beginnings of prose, since it was only in prose that such a distinction could be made.” This insight is worth bearing in mind when considering the various prose works of the poet William Wordsworth. For Wordsworth poetic composition was a primary mode of expression; prose was secondary. Wordsworth seems to have written prose mostly in order to find a structure for his poetic beliefs and political enthusiasms. Over the course of a prolific poetic career, in fact, Wordsworth produced little prose, though he did compose two works of lasting general interest, one on poetics—“Preface to Lyrical Ballads”—and the other on the landscape of his native region—his tourist handbook, A Guide through the District of the Lakes, which retains more than a local interest as geographical background to his poems... Biweekly updates of poetry and feature stories Press Releases A preview of the upcoming issue Poem of the day A daily email with a featured poem Events Chicago-area and Poetry Foundation events Children's Events | About: The Tay Bridge Disaster About: The Tay Bridge Disaster An Entity of Type : Writing106362953 , from Named Graph : http://dbpedia.org , within Data Space : dbpedia.org "The Tay Bridge Disaster" is a poem written in 1880 by the Scottish poet William McGonagall, who has been widely 'acclaimed' as the worst poet in history. The poem recounts the events of the evening of December 28, 1879, when, during a severe gale, the Tay Rail Bridge at Dundee collapsed as a train was passing over it with the loss of all on board (now thought to be 75 people, not 90 as stated in the poem). The foundations of the bridge were not removed and are alongside the existing newer bridge.And it ends:The Railway Bridge of the Silvery Tay:And it ends:An Address to the New Tay Bridge Property abstract "The Tay Bridge Disaster" is a poem written in 1880 by the Scottish poet William McGonagall, who has been widely 'acclaimed' as the worst poet in history. The poem recounts the events of the evening of December 28, 1879, when, during a severe gale, the Tay Rail Bridge at Dundee collapsed as a train was passing over it with the loss of all on board (now thought to be 75 people, not 90 as stated in the poem). The foundations of the bridge were not removed and are alongside the existing newer bridge. The poem is by far the most famous ever written by McGonagall, and is still widely quoted. It begins: And it ends: William McGonagall wrote two other poems in praise of the Tay Bridge. The first one begins as follows: The Railway Bridge of the Silvery Tay: And it ends: After the original bridge collapsed, a new one was built, providing the opportunity for another poem, which begins: An Address to the New Tay Bridge (en) comment "The Tay Bridge Disaster" is a poem written in 1880 by the Scottish poet William McGonagall, who has been widely 'acclaimed' as the worst poet in history. The poem recounts the events of the evening of December 28, 1879, when, during a severe gale, the Tay Rail Bridge at Dundee collapsed as a train was passing over it with the loss of all on board (now thought to be 75 people, not 90 as stated in the poem). The foundations of the bridge were not removed and are alongside the existing newer bridge.And it ends:The Railway Bridge of the Silvery Tay:And it ends:An Address to the New Tay Bridge (en) |
Which rays produce sun tan | The Facts About How Skin Tans - Effect of UV Rays The Facts About How Skin Tans Search the site By Barbara Poncelet Updated January 22, 2016 Many people want a tan, but do you know how skin tans? A great amount of money, time and effort goes into getting, and keeping, tanned skin. Our teens are often preoccupied with having a “perfect” and even tan. But how does it happen? Ultraviolet Rays Our sun produces three main types of ultraviolet rays: UVA, UVB and UVC. UVC rays are caught by our ozone layer and don't play a factor in tanning. Most, but not all, of UVB rays are also caught in the ozone layer, so some UVB rays play a factor in tanning. When we are talking about tanning by the sun's ultraviolet rays, UVA and some UVB rays are what causes the tan. Ultraviolet rays are not created equally. UVA rays and UVB rays have different wavelengths, allowing the rays to penetrate different layers of the skin. UVB rays have short wavelengths and penetrate the outermost layers of the skin (the epidermis). UVA rays have longer wavelengths and can penetrate deeper than UVBs, right into the dermis, the middle layer of the skin. How UV Rays Cause a Tan UV rays cause tanning by the way they affect the melanin in our skin. Melanin is a pigment in our skin and is what gives our skin its color. UVA causes a tan by oxidating the melanin. Essentially, the melanin undergoes a chemical reaction after being exposed to UVA, causing it to become darker. When the melanin looks darker, the skin itself looks tanned and dark. UVB causes a tan in a different method. UVB causes an increase in production of melanin in the skin and other changes to the cells that the melanin is stored in. These UVB effects cause the skin to become darker or tanned. What About Tanning Beds? Tanning beds and tanning lights used to be thought to be a safe alternative to tanning outside, but those claims are absolutely not true. Older tanning beds used to produce UVB waves that caused more burning, so these beds were changed to use UVA waves. These waves don't burn the skin the same way that UVB waves burn, but that does not mean they are safe. UVA waves are thought to cause skin cancer and immune system issues. If you have ever seen someone who has tanned extensively throughout their lifetime, you can see that the UVA waves damage the skin in a way that promotes deep wrinkling. UVA and UVB rays, from the sun or from a tanning bed, are what cause the skin to tan. There are risks to tanning, and it is important to discuss your concerns with your teen. It's what's best for their health. Sources: | Sun Bears, Sun Bear Pictures, Sun Bear Facts - National Geographic The Malay words for the tree-loving sun bear mean “he who likes to sit high.” Size relative to a 6-ft (2-m) man: The reclusive sun bear, smallest member of the bear family, lives an insular life in the dense lowland forests of Southeast Asia. Found from southern China to eastern India and as far south as Indonesia, sun bears, also called Malayan sun bears, take their name from the bib-shaped golden or white patch on their chest, which legend says represents the rising sun. They have a stocky, muscular build, small ears, and a short muzzle, which has earned them the nickname “dog bear.” Their sleek, black coat is short to avoid overheating in the tropical weather but thick and coarse to provide protection from twigs, branches, and rain. Sun bears grow to only about half the size of an American black bear. Males, slightly larger than females, are about 5 feet (1.5 meters) in length and weigh up to 150 pounds (70 kilograms), a stature which suits their arboreal lifestyle and allows them to move easily through the trees. They have even been observed making sleeping platforms high above the ground out of branches and leaves. Ironically, sun bears are nocturnal. They lumber through the forests by night, snacking on fruits, berries, roots, insects, small birds, lizards, and rodents. They have an excellent sense of smell and extremely long claws, exceeding four inches (ten centimeters) in length, which they use to rip open trees and termite nests. They also have an almost comically long tongue for extracting honey from bee nests, giving them their other nickname, “honey bear.” Little is known about the social life of these bears, but there is some evidence that suggests they may be monogamous. Mother bears, called sows, make ground nests and give birth to one or two blind, helpless babies that weigh about 11 ounces (325 grams). Mothers have actually been observed cradling a cub in their arms while walking on their hind legs, a rare trait among bears. Cubs can move about after two months and are weaned by four months, but they remain with their mothers for two years or more. Because of their remote habitat and shy personality, there is currently not enough data to determine if sun bears are in danger of extinction, but scientists fear the worst. Their homelands are being lost rapidly to deforestation, poachers hunt them mercilessly for body parts and fur, and some farmers kill them on site because they often eat crops such as oil palm, coconuts, and bananas. Adult females are also frequently killed so their cubs can be taken and raised as pets. |
Who sang the title songs for the James Bond films ‘Goldfinger’ and ‘Diamonds are Forever’? | Shirley Bassey - Diamonds Are Forever / GOLDFINGER (2002 Live) - YouTube Shirley Bassey - Diamonds Are Forever / GOLDFINGER (2002 Live) Want to watch this again later? Sign in to add this video to a playlist. Need to report the video? Sign in to report inappropriate content. Rating is available when the video has been rented. This feature is not available right now. Please try again later. Uploaded on Sep 24, 2011 2002 (Shirley's appearance on a BAFTA James Bond Tribute Show - Performing these two theme songs decades after her original recordings....The Dame's still got it!) ABOUT the song, Goldfinger: "Goldfinger" was the title song from the 1964 James Bond film Goldfinger. Composed by John Barry and with lyrics by Leslie Bricusse and Anthony Newley, the song was performed by Shirley Bassey for the film's opening and closing title sequences, as well as the soundtrack album release. The single release of the song gave Bassey her only Billboard Hot 100 top ten hit, peaking at number eight; in the United Kingdom, the single reached #21. In 2008, the single was inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame. Upon being asked to create a theme song for the film-in-progress, Bricusse and Newley looked at each other instantly and sang out, "Goldfinger . . . wider than a mile," reprising "Moon River," the successful theme song from Breakfast at Tiffany's. Originally, Newley recorded the song, but it was re-recorded by Bassey with George Martin and Jimmy Page as a session guitarist. Newley's version was later released in 1992 to mark the 30th Anniversary of James Bond on film, in a compilation collector's edition: The Best of Bond...James Bond. The release on vinyl of Bassey's version sold more than a million copies in the United States (Guinness Book of Records)[citation needed], and it also reached number one on the Japanese charts and the top ten of many European countries. The song has become Bassey's theme song and she has performed it in most of her concerts since the 1960s, often as an opening number. ABOUT the song, Diamonds Are Forever: Diamonds Are Forever is the soundtrack for the 7th James Bond film of the same name. "Diamonds Are Forever", the title song, was the second Bond theme to be performed by Shirley Bassey, after Goldfinger in 1964. The song was also recorded in Italian by Shirley Bassey as "Una Cascata di Diamanti (Vivo Di Diamanti)", this version was only issued on 7-inch single in Italy and has not had a CD release. Producer Harry Saltzman hated the song and it only made the film due to co-producer Albert Broccoli. One of Saltzman's major objections was to the innuendo in the lyrics. The original soundtrack was once again composed by John Barry, his sixth time composing for a James Bond film. Music written by John Barry (Jonathan Barry Prendergrast) and lyrics by Don Black. Diamonds Are Forever STATS: | Carly Simon, 'Nobody Does It Better' (1977) | The Top 10 James Bond Theme Songs | Rolling Stone The Top 10 James Bond Theme Songs Donald Trump's Inauguration: By the Numbers The Top 10 James Bond Theme Songs With the arrival of Adele's new Bond theme, we look back at the best songs from the franchise 10 All Stories 3. Carly Simon, 'Nobody Does It Better' (1977) Carly Simon 's 1977 hit "Nobody Does It Better," written for The Spy Who Loved Me, was the first James Bond title song to be titled something other than the name of the movie. (Songwriters Marvin Hamlisch and Carole Bayer Sager did manage to work "the spy who loved me" into the lyrics, at least.) The song shot to Number Two on the charts and remains one of Simon's signature tunes. Many people don't even realize it's from a James Bond movie. |
Which angel is reputed to have given the word of God (the Koran) to Mohammed? | Religions started by Angels Angelic Visitations and Revelations When one looks at history we find many major religion's that have been started from angel's. The Jehovah�s Witnesses, Mormonism, Islam and almost anything new is no exception to this. The whole New Age movement receives their information from Spirit guides through channeling and automatic writing. The psychics also receive their impressions by familiar spirits who would be identified as fallen angels. One could even say Christianity has been started from the angel Gabriel who brought the message to Mary, Joseph and the shepherd�s in the field. However, they, nor the apostles did not commune with the angels to get their inspiration for Scripture. Christianity centers on Christ its message content does not come from angels. There are some Christian healing ministries started by angelic visitations. William Branham at the early age of three and seven had an angel appear to him. In a cave in 1946 this angel appeared and stayed with him giving him the power to discern peoples thoughts and illnesses. In his services he would wait for the angels presence before he could start the meetings. Branham was led away from orthodoxy stating that Trinitarianism was of the devil, that baptism should only be in Jesus name and taught that Eve had sexual relations with the serpent. He taught denominationalism is the mark of the beast and all denominations would be under the world council of church�s by 1977. He later proclaimed himself to be the angel of Revelation 3:14, 10:7. Today there is still about 10,000 Branhamites following his teaching after his death. Those who were influenced when he was alive were W.V. Grant, A..A. Allen, O.L. Jaggers, Paul Cain who was a disciple, and Oral Roberts. Many of today's healing evangelists point back to him as a mentor and influence such as Hinn, Copeland and Hagin and other Word faith movement practitioners. Angels have always been involved in bringing revelation to mankind. They have also been involved in bringing false information. It all depends on which spirit you have made contact with. 42% of Americans believe they have been in contact with someone who has died and almost 15% endorse the work of spirit mediums. All these and other religions have had communion with angels for their extra-biblical books or are given new revelation for a new interpretation on the Bible. Can the same angel say two different things on the same subject and they both be true? Obviously not, yet this is exactly what Islam claims has transpired in the Koran. They believe the Koran was verbally dictated by the angel Gabriel based on eternal tablets that are in heaven. Naturally, if there is a conflict it must be in the Bible and not their own book. However there something else operating here that proves it is not the angel Gabriel as they claim. In their own suras (chapter's) it states that God's word cannot change so if an angel several hundreds of years later comes with a different story, which one are we suppose to believe? Take for example in the Bible the angel Gabriel's announcement of the Christ to Mary, she is told he would be called the Son of God (which means having the same nature as God) Lk.1:35 also in Mt.1:23 he would be called �Emmanuel�, God with us. This is the same angel that told Mohammed that God has no son, and that God is unable to incarnate as a man. Suras 16 and 26 of the Koran tell us Mohammeds call was from the Holy Spirit who is supposed to be the angel Gabriel according to Islam. This to presents a problem, as the Holy Spirit according to the Bible participated in the creation of the earth and is God. Obviously these are two contradictory accounts of a major doctrine, the incarnation and the nature of God. How can God be the author of both accounts? How can the angel Gabriel give differing revelations several hundred years apart of which this quote is from Isaiah 7:14 in the Old Testament. and that God has a son is mentioned in other books ( Psalms, Zechariah, Daniel ). Gen.3:15 promises the seed of the wo | Christian Symbols: Flowers, Plants & Trees Symbolizes the soul's immortality because it is a durable wood. Almond A symbol of divine approval, based on Numbers 17:1-8: "The LORD said to Moses, 'Speak to the Israelites and get twelve staffs from them, one from the leader of each of their ancestral tribes. Write the name of each man on his staff. ... The staff belonging to the man I choose will sprout, and I will rid myself of this constant grumbling against you by the Israelites.' ... The next day Moses entered the Tent of the Testimony and saw that Aaron's staff, which represented the house of Levi, had not only sprouted but had budded, blossomed and produced almonds." (NIV) For this reason is has been used as a symbol of the Virgin Mary. Anemone Used in the early church as a symbol of the Trinity. Used in art as a symbol of sorrow and death. Often seen in scenes of the Crucifixion. Apple When shown in Adam's hand, the apple symbolizes sin. When held by Christ, it represents salvation. Aspen Legend has it that the aspen was the only tree that did not bow in sorrow and respect when Jesus died on the cross. Because of its pride, its leaves were doomed to constant trembling. Another legend claims the aspen was the wood chosen for the cross, and when the tree learned how it was to be used, it began to tremble with horror and has never stopped. Bramble The burning bush at which the Lord appeared to Moses was believed to have been a bramble. It became a symbol of the purity of the Virgin Mary, who "bore the flames of divine love without being consumed by lust. Bulrush The bulrush has been used as a symbol of faithfulness and humility in obedience to Christ because the bulrush is a common plant that grows in clusters near water. Because of its association with the infant Moses, it may also point to the place of salvation (Exodus 2). Carnation A red carnation symbolizes love. A "pink" is a symbol of marriage. Cedar (of Lebanon) The cedar is a symbol of Christ. It is also identified with the concepts of beauty and majesty. Song 5:15 His legs are pillars of marble set on bases of pure gold. His appearance is like Lebanon, choice as its cedars. (NIV) Cherry A cherry symbolizes the sweetness of character derived from good works. Chestnut A symbol for chastity because the chestnut is surrounded by thorns but is not harmed by them. Clover The clover, or shamrock, is a symbol of for the Trinity. Cockle The cockle symbolizes the invasion of wickedness, especially in the Church, because it invades tilled fields and mingles with the grain. Matt. 13:24 Jesus told them another parable: "The kingdom of heaven is like a man who sowed good seed in his field. 25 But while everyone was sleeping, his enemy came and sowed weeds among the wheat, and went away. 26 When the wheat sprouted and formed heads, then the weeds also appeared. (NIV) Columbine Thought by some to look like a dove, the columbine is a symbol of the Holy Spirit. The name comes from the Latin columba, which means "dove." Seven blooms on a stalk represent the seven gifts of the Spirit. Isa. 11:2 The Spirit of the LORD will rest on him &emdash; the Spirit of wisdom and of understanding, the Spirit of counsel and of power, the Spirit of knowledge and of the fear of the LORD (NIV) Cyclamen Cyclamen is used in reference to the Virgin Mary. The red spot at its center represents the sorrow she carried in her heart. Cypress The cypress is associated with death. For this reason, cypress trees are often planted in cemeteries. Daisy The daisy is a late symbol of the innocence of the Christ Child. Dandelion The dandelion, one of the "bitter herbs," is a symbol of Christ's Passion. Elm The elm is used in reference to dignity and faithfulness. Fern Because it conceals its beauty in the depths of the forest, the fern represents humility in solitude. Fig The fig is sometimes used in place of the apple as the Tree of the Knowledge of Good and Evil. It may also be used as a symbol of lust or fertility because of its many seeds. Fir Fir trees are sometimes used to represent God's elect because they |
Farrokh Bulsara was the lead singer in which British band? | Farrokh Bulsara Ethnicity - Freddie Mercury Net Worth Farrokh Bulsara Ethnicity Read more... Freddie Mercury Freddie Mercury Net Worth is $100 Million. Freddie Mercury was born in Zanzibar and has an estimated net worth of $100 million dollars. As the lead singer and songwriter with the hugely successful British band, Queen, Freddie Mercury wrote many hit. Freddie Mercury (born Farrok... Freddie Mercury Net Worth is $100 Million. Freddie Mercury Net Worth is $100 Million. Freddie Mercury was born in Zanzibar and has an estimated net worth of $100 million dollars. As the lead singer and songwriter with the hugely successful British band, Queen, Freddie Mercury wrote many hit Freddie Mercury , 5 September 1946 - 24 November 1991) was a British musician, singer and songwriter, best known as the lead vocalist and lyricist of the rock band Queen. As a performer, he was known for his flamboyant stage persona and powerful vocals over a four-octave range. As a songwriter, Mercury composed many hits for Queen, including "Bohemian Rhapsody", "Killer Queen", "Somebody to Love", "Don't Stop Me Now", "Crazy Little Thing Called Love" and "We Are the Champions". In addition to his work with Queen, he led a solo career, and also occasionally served as a producer and guest musician for other artists. He died of bronchopneumonia brought on by AIDS on 24 November 1991, only one day after publicly acknowledging he had the disease. Mercury was a Parsi born in Zanzibar and grew up there and in India until his mid-teens. He has been referred to as "Britain's first Asian rock star". In 2002, Mercury was placed ... | Zayn Malik leaving One Direction - CNN.com Zayn Malik leaving One Direction By Todd Leopold , CNN Updated 3:01 PM ET, Thu March 26, 2015 Chat with us in Facebook Messenger. Find out what's happening in the world as it unfolds. Photos: OMG, boy bands *NSYNC – *NSYNC members Lance Bass, Chris Kirkpatrick, Justin Timberlake, JC Chasez and Joey Fatone struck gold in the United States with "I Want You Back" in 1998. Before they broke up in 2002, the group established a mega fan base with songs like "No Strings Attached" and "Bye, Bye, Bye." Although they're not together anymore, *NSYNC is as popular as ever; you should've heard the shrieking their reunion at the 2013 MTV Video Music Awards caused. Hide Caption 1 of 17 Photos: OMG, boy bands One Direction has become one of the world's most successful groups. Fans adore Harry Styles, Liam Payne, Niall Horan and Louis Tomlinson. In October, the group broke a chart record held by the Beatles before heading on a hiatus in December. Hide Caption 2 of 17 Photos: OMG, boy bands Backstreet Boys – In 1996, the Backstreet Boys released their debut album, "Backstreet's Back." "Millennium," "Black & Blue," "Never Gone," "Unbreakable" and "This Is Us" followed. After parting with the group years ago, Kevin Richardson (second from left) rejoined A.J. McLean, Howie Dorough, Nick Carter and Brian Littrell. In March, they confirmed that they would be doing a limited Vegas residency as well as a new album and tour. Here are some other boy bands to scream over. Hide Caption 3 of 17 Photos: OMG, boy bands 5 Seconds of Summer – Luke Hemmings, Michael Clifford, Calum Hood and Ashton Irwin met in the Western Sydney suburbs and played their first gig as 5 Seconds of Summer at a Sydney hotel in 2011. They grew their fan base by posting videos on YouTube, and soon enough, they were opening for One Direction. Their self-titled debut album was released in 2014 and debuted at No. 1 on the U.S. Billboard chart. Hide Caption 4 of 17 Photos: OMG, boy bands Westlife – Though they never made it big in the U.S., boy band Westlife was a huge hit in their native Ireland. They'd sold more than 50 million copies of their albums worldwide by the time they disbanded in 2012. Hide Caption 5 of 17 Photos: OMG, boy bands Boyzone – Sometimes considered the original Irish boy band, Boyzone was founded in 1993 and won many BRIT and Europe Music Awards. Hide Caption 6 of 17 Photos: OMG, boy bands New Kids on the Block – Danny Wood, Donnie Wahlberg, Jordan Knight, Joey McIntyre and Jonathan Knight of New Kids on the Block perform live in 2008. The group, which rose to superstardom in the late '80s and early '90s, reunited for 2008's "The Block" and 2011's "NKOTBSB" with the Backstreet Boys. The Kids released their box set "10" in 2013. Hide Caption 7 of 17 Photos: OMG, boy bands New Edition – Ralph Tresvant, Michael Bivins, Ronnie DeVoe, Ricky Bell, Bobby Brown and Johnny Gill of New Edition perform an homage to Michael Jackson during the 2009 BET Awards. The R&B group's albums include 1983's "Candy Girl" and 1988's "Heart Break," among others. Hide Caption 8 of 17 Photos: OMG, boy bands 98 Degrees – 98 Degrees perform in 1999, made up of brothers Nick and Drew Lachey, Justin Jeffre and Jeff Timmons. The group released three albums, in addition to one Christmas album, between 1997 and 2000. Their latest album, "2.0," arrived in 2013. Hide Caption 9 of 17 Photos: OMG, boy bands Hanson – Isaac, Taylor and Zac Hanson of Hanson perform in 2001. The brothers became superstars with their 1997 album "Middle of Nowhere" thanks to a little earworm called "MMMBop." Hide Caption 10 of 17 Photos: OMG, boy bands The Wanted – The Wanted released their self-titled debut album in 2010, and by 2012 their song "Glad You Came" was inescapable. Jay McGuiness, Nathan Sykes, Max George, Siva Kaneswaran and Tom Parker, here after receiving a 2013 People's Choice award, are repped by Justin Bieber's manager Scooter Braun, so they know a thing or two about heartthrobbing. 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April 12, 1945 saw the death of President Franklin D Roosevelt, the 7th president to do so. What number president was he? | 1000+ images about Franklin D. Roosevelt #32 on Pinterest | The march, Franklin roosevelt and Remember pearl harbor Pinterest • The world’s catalog of ideas Franklin D. Roosevelt #32 68 Pins313 Followers Franklin Delano Roosevelt (Democratic) was the thirty-second President of the United States from 1933-1945. FDR was elected to four consecutive terms as president. His Vice Presidents were: James N. Gardner (1933-1941), George A. Wallace (1941-1945) and Harry S. Truman (1945). FDR died in office April 12, 1945, after being elected to his forth term. His fifth cousin, Teddy Roosevelt was the twenty-sixth President of the United States. | 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 |
What is the capital city of Albania? | What is the Capital of Albania? - Capital-of.com Dates of religious and Civil holidays around the world. www.when-is.com Capital of Albania The Capital City of Albania (officially named Republic of Albania) is the city of Tirana. The population of Tirana in the year 2001 was 343,078 (597,899 in the metropolitan area). Albania is an Albanian speaking country on the coasts of the Adriatic Sea. Additional Information | The World Factbook — Central Intelligence Agency Afghanistan Afghanistan's economy is recovering from decades of conflict. The economy has improved significantly since the fall of the Taliban regime in 2001 largely because of the infusion of international assistance, the recovery of the agricultural sector, and ser The international community remains committed to Afghanistan's development, pledging over $67 billion at nine donors' conferences between 2003 and 2010. In July 2012, the donors at the Tokyo conference pledged an additional $16 billion in civilian aid thr Afghanistan's growth rate slowed markedly in 2014-15, but rose to 2% in 2016. The drawdown of international security forces that started in 2014 has negatively affected economic growth, as a substantial portion of commerce, especially in the services sect Albania Albania, a formerly closed, centrally-planned state, is a developing country with a modern open-market economy. Albania managed to weather the first waves of the global financial crisis but, more recently, the negative effects of the crisis have caused a Remittances, a significant catalyst for economic growth, declined from 12-15% of GDP before the 2008 financial crisis to 5.7% of GDP in 2014, mostly from Albanians residing in Greece and Italy. The agricultural sector, which accounts for almost half of em Albania’s electricity supply is uneven despite upgraded transmission capacities with neighboring countries. Technical and non-technical losses in electricity - including theft and non-payment - continue to undermine the financial viability of the entire s Inward FDI has increased significantly in recent years as the government has embarked on an ambitious program to improve the business climate through fiscal and legislative reforms. The government is focused on the simplification of licensing requirements Algeria Algeria's economy remains dominated by the state, a legacy of the country's socialist postindependence development model. In recent years the Algerian Government has halted the privatization of state-owned industries and imposed restrictions on imports an Hydrocarbons have long been the backbone of the economy, accounting for roughly 30% of GDP, 60% of budget revenues, and over 95% of export earnings. Algeria has the 10th-largest reserves of natural gas in the world and is the sixth-largest gas exporter. I Algiers has strengthened protectionist measures since 2015 to limit its import bill and encourage domestic production of non-oil and gas industries. Since 2015, the government has imposed additional regulatory requirements on access to foreign exchange fo With declining revenues caused by falling oil prices, the government has been under pressure to reduce spending. A wave of economic protests in February and March 2011 prompted Algiers to offer more than $23 billion in public grants and retroactive salary Long-term economic challenges include diversifying the economy away from its reliance on hydrocarbon exports, bolstering the private sector, attracting foreign investment, and providing adequate jobs for younger Algerians. American Samoa American Samoa has a traditional Polynesian economy in which more than 90% of the land is communally owned. Economic activity is strongly linked to the US with which American Samoa conducts most of its commerce. Tuna fishing and tuna processing plants are In late September 2009, an earthquake and the resulting tsunami devastated American Samoa and nearby Samoa, disrupting transportation and power generation, and resulting in about 200 deaths. The US Federal Emergency Management Agency oversaw a relief prog Attempts by the government to develop a larger and broader economy are restrained by Samoa's remote location, its limited transportation, and its devastating hurricanes. Tourism is a promising developing sector. In 2015, a new fish processing company comp Andorra Tourism, retail sales, and finance are the mainstays of Andorra's tiny, well-to-do economy, accounting for more than three-quarters of GDP. Andorra's duty-free status for some products and i |
In the nursery rhyme, who had ‘Silver buckles on his knees’? | Bobby Shafto's gone to sea Search Nursery Rhyme Lyrics & Childrens Songs Bobby Shafto's gone to sea Bobby Shaftoe's gone to sea, Silver buckles on his knees; He'll come back and marry me, Pretty Bobby Shaftoe! Bobby Shaftoe's fat and fair, Combing down his yellow hair He's my love for evermore, Pretty Bobby Shaftoe! Some more nursery rhymes to enjoy Once A Time Once on a time I saw a bear Who was dressing her daughters' hair. Once on a time I saw a big rat, And under his arm he carried his hat. Origins of Nursery Rhyme Lyrics and Words Nursery Rhyme lyrics have many different origins and meanings. In most cases the meanings behind nursery rhyme lyrics cannot be verified. A few examples of some more well know nursery rhyme lyrics and their possible meanings are; ‘Baa, Baa, Black sheep’ was thought to originate from the medieval taxes, ‘Humpty Dumpty’ was thought to be a cannon used in the English civil war and ‘London Bridge is Falling Down’ was thought to be related to the burial of children in foundations or Vikings burning wooden bridges. Whatever the meaning behind Nursery Rhyme Lyrics we have enjoyed them in our own childhood along with sharing them with our own children (and it is amazing after many years how quickly the Lyrics to nursery rhymes can still be remembered). Popular Nursery Rhymes Lyrics | Macabre Mother Goose: The Dark Side of Children's Songs Macabre Mother Goose: The Dark Side of Children's Songs Macabre Mother Goose: The Dark Side of Children's Songs As if we need experts to tell us nursery rhymes are downright creepy, folklorists Iona and Peter Opie confirm it in their Oxford English Dictionary of Nursery Rhymes. They call the tunes, most of which made their way into print by the eighteenth century, "fragments of ballads or of folk songs, remnants of ancient custom and ritual and may hold the last echoes of long-forgotten evil." The rhymes were never actually meant for children; many were political statements, couched in enough nonsense to protect the singer from being prosecuted for treason, and set to a fun melody that was easy to remember and pass along. If children overheard, there was no real concern. During the seventeenth and eighteenth centuries kids were not treated like kids, but more like "adults in miniature," according to the Opies. But as the rhymes were published for children in popular tomes like Mother Goose and Tommy Thumb's Pretty Song Book, some adults began to fear that happy songs about murder and fatal illnesses might have a negative effect on the playground crowd. As early as the nineteenth century, authors like Samuel Taylor and Sarah Trimmer tried to alter nursery rhymes to make them more suitable to young ears, worried the macabre nature of some songs might inspire sadistic tendencies and create a race of children akin to The Omen. But these authors didn't anticipate the internet, or public libraries for that matter. These are some of the lyrics from nursery rhymes and other children's songs you may have forgotten, you may have never heard, or may have haunted you for years... "Ring 'o Roses"/"Ring Around the Rosie" Ring-a-ring-a-roses, A pocket full of posies Ashes! Ashes! We all fall down. Familiarly known as "Ring Around the Rosie" this nursery rhyme conjures images of laughing children dancing in a circle among scattered flower petals, not people collapsing into death after suffering a plague. But there it is. People (like us) who can't leave well enough alone have long been linking the lyrics to this otherwise sweet rhyme to symptoms of England's Great Plague or the earlier Black Death. In 1665, the bubonic plague struck London hard, killing 20 percent of the population within a year. "Ring o' Roses" is said to indicate a rosy rash that spread across the victims' bodies, while "a pocket full of posies" was used to ward off the smell of disease. Obviously, the "ashes, ashes" that come falling down are the remnants of cremated dead bodies. Other versions replace "ashes, ashes" with sneezing ("A-tishoo! A-tishoo!), another symptom of the plague. While it sounds like a horrifying prospect, many folklorists dismiss the idea. After all, the song was published in Kate Greenaway's 1881 edition of Mother Goose over two hundred years after the plague's reign of terror (and even longer since the Black Death of the 1300s). Also, the so-called rosy rash was only present in extreme cases of the illness. Even Snopes calls the idea preposterous . But you can't unthink it now, can you? "Rock-a-bye Baby" Nothing says sweet dreams like the image of a baby tumbling out of a treetop to his death among the shattered remnants of his cradle, yet the soothing lullaby has become so ingrained in our consciousness we rarely question the shocking nature of the lyrics to "Rock-a-bye Baby," originally titled "Hush-a-bye Baby." Hush-a-bye baby And down will fall baby Cradle and all. But are things really as they seem? Unfortunately, all of the theories are just that — theories. One claims that pilgrims were inspired by the Native American practice of letting their babies be gently rocked to sleep while their cradles rested on tree branches. Another points to an English family who lived in a gigantic yew tree. Then, there was also the political turmoil that surrounded the overthrow of King James II in 1688. But an even stranger answer lies in an ominous warning alongside the first publication of the nu |
Sago is extracted from which plant? | FOR 254/FR316: Cycas revoluta, Sago Palm � Cycas revoluta, Sago Palm 1 Robert J. Northrop, Michael G. Andreu, Melissa H. Friedman, Mary McKenzie, and Heather V. Quintana 2 Family Cycadaceae, cycad family. Genus Cycas stems from the Greek name cyca, which means "palm." Cycas are gymnosperms and, though palm-like, they are unrelated to true palms, which are actually angiosperms (flowering plants). Species The species name revoluta stems from the Latin word revolut, which means "rolled back." The name refers to the leaflets of the sago palm, which curl under. Common Names Sago Palm, King Sago Palm, Japanese Sago Palm Many common names for this and other cycads include the word “palm” because these plants have a superficial resemblance to palm trees. The term “sago” refers to a type of edible starch that can be extracted from these plants. Sago is used as a food source in Asia, particularly in New Guinea. Most sago is commercially extracted from a type of palm, Metroxylon sagu, which is sometimes called “true sago palm” to distinguish it from this cycad species. Description This evergreen cycad is native to the tropical islands of southern Japan, but it grows well in the subtropics of the United States, particularly in Florida, California, Georgia, and Puerto Rico. Sago palm grows well in full sun or partial shade but exhibits larger leaves in more shaded situations. Slow growing, the sago palm can reach heights of up to 15 feet in 50 years. Leaves are pinnately compound, 4 to 5 feet long, and up to 9 inches wide. The dark-green, stiff leaflets have a linear shape with a shiny upper surface. They are approximately 4 inches long, have revolute or curled under margins, and an acuminate or pointed tip. The trunk of the sago palm is dark brown and thick, and appears shaggy. Plants are either male or female and the reproductive structures are found in the center of the plant. The male organ resembles a large yellow cone that reaches lengths of up to 2 feet. The female organ resembles a yellow furry globe, and it houses many bright orange seeds that are 2 inches in diameter. Figure 1. Female specimen of Cycas revoluta. Credit: Male plants are considered moderately allergenic, but female plants cause little to no allergies. Applications Commercial/Practical Historically, the inner bark of the sago palm was used as a food source in Japan during times of famine. However, sago palm contains a powerful neurotoxin that can cause paralysis or even death if it is not prepared properly. The seeds can also be poisonous to humans and animals if ingested. Today, the dried leaves of this plant are commonly used as accents in floral arrangements. Horticultural This cycad can thrive both indoors and outdoors. Once it becomes established outdoors, sago palm is considered to be drought resistant but not freeze tolerant. In the Florida yard, it is a great accompaniment to other palms and thick grasses. Sago palm also makes a great walkway border, but it should be placed where bare skin will not contact or brush against the sharp, pointed tips of its leaflets. Depending on the available planting space, an important growth trait to consider is that male plants tend to branch out more than do female plants. More importantly, take caution when using this plant as an accent in home landscapes, since it contains a strong neurotoxin that can paralyze or even kill animals or humans who ingest it. In Japan, a bonsai variety of sago palm (Cycas nana) is created by packing sand around the plant's roots and rationing the amount of water it receives. This stunts the palm's growth, giving it a bonsai-like appearance. In Florida, one of the greatest damaging agents to this species is the cycad aulacaspis scale (Aulacaspis yasumatsui). Information on how to manage this insect can be found at the following website: http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/in474 . References Borror, D. J. 1988. Dictionary of root words and combining forms (1st ed.). Mountain View, CA: Mayfield Publishing Company. Coombes, A. 1994. Dictionary of plant names: Botanical names and their common name e | Bring It All Back, S Club 7’s debut single released all the way back in 1999 – The Sun Kim Woodburn removed from Celebrity Big Brother after epic row with Jamie O’Hara 00:45 Chloe Ferry reprimanded by Big Brother for putting her bum on John Grimes 03:52 Outgoing President Obama will not stay silent if ‘core values’ are threatened 01:51 Moment traffic warden is bundled to the ground in ‘citizens’ arrest’ 01:08 Pointless contestant gives Alexander Armstrong as answer to album question 01:17 Amazing footage Wild orangutan uses a saw to cut tree branches on BBC’s Spy in the Wild 01:38 'GET YOUR CAR OFF ME VAN!' 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Which actress played Summer in the TV show The OC? | Why A PLL Star Should Play Summer In The OC Musical Janel Parrish, aka Mona from Pretty Little Liars . Why, you ask? Well, I’ve prepared answers and here they are. 1. “We get it, Mona. You can FREAKING SING.” As any respectable PLL fan knows, Janel has some pipes. This would sort of come in handy since the whole production is a musical, yaknow? 2. Oh, and she can dance. Did you watch Janel on Dancing With The Stars ? She SLAYED. I don’t know how much dancing this production will involve but whatever it is, she can handle it. 3. She sort of looks like Rachel Bilson. Dark hair, check. Cute little button nose, check. Petite stature, check. When you have someone so freakin’ lovable playing the original version of the character, you should probably find someone pretty similar. 4. It would make this show a convergence of the two best teen TV shows EVER. The OC meets Pretty Little Liars? WHAT MORE COULD WE EVER WANT? 5. She’s already been on The OC. Janel played a bit part (so did PLL stars Ashley Benson and Lucy Hale) but still – her familiarity with and ties to the show should count for something. 6. She can play sneaky-smart. Summer turned out to be super intelligent on The OC – Janel’s work as secret genius Mona would definitely come in handy. 7. She can also play the lovable bitch. Summer started off as sort of a mean girl…but Rachel’s performance made her a total fan favorite. Jane has managed to make Mona so much more than just a villain on PLL. We need someone who can play layers for the role of Summer, and Janel has that ability. 8. She has some involvement with the team that’s bringing the production to the stage. The OC musical is being produced by the same people that brought us the Cruel Intentions musical, which is running now. Janel happens to star in that production. Coincidence? I think not. 9. She’s been active in theater for a while now. Janel has appeared in a lot of LA musicals while balancing her work on PLL, which means we wouldn’t be losing her as Mona if she took on the role. 10. It would give us a chance to see some season 1 Mona-type action. I am all for Janel playing a character who is happy, popular and bubbly – this whole tortured-girl-in-a-blonde-wig thing needs to go. | Royal baby - who's next in line? Guide to the new line of succession to the British throne | Daily Mail Online Femail Today Keeping everyone guessing! Amal Clooney wears loose-fitting two-piece for appearance in Davos with husband George after pregnancy rumors 'Zits and all!' Brandi Glanville posts a makeup-free snap after having a non-surgical facelift Showed off results of a recent beauty treatment 'He looks like a soccer mom enjoying hunting season!' 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"Which actor played the roles of Lord Nelson in the 1941 film, ""That Hamilton Woman"", and Heathcliff in the 1939 version of ""Wuthering Heights""?" | Laurence Olivier - IMDb IMDb 17 January 2017 4:34 PM, UTC NEWS Actor | Producer | Director Laurence Olivier could speak William Shakespeare 's lines as naturally as if he were "actually thinking them", said English playwright Charles Bennett , who met Olivier in 1927. Laurence Kerr Olivier was born in Dorking, Surrey, England, to Agnes Louise (Crookenden) and Gerard Kerr Olivier, a High Anglican priest. His surname came from a ... See full bio » Born: Famous Directors: From Sundance to Prominence From Christopher Nolan to Quentin Tarantino and every Coen brother in between, many of today's most popular directors got their start at the Sundance Film Festival . Here's a list of some of the biggest names to go from Sundance to Hollywood prominence. a list of 36 people created 09 Jun 2011 a list of 40 people created 21 May 2012 a list of 32 people created 19 Jan 2013 a list of 37 people created 2 weeks ago a list of 28 images created 3 days ago Do you have a demo reel? Add it to your IMDbPage How much of Laurence Olivier's work have you seen? User Polls Won 1 Oscar. Another 37 wins & 36 nominations. See more awards » Known For 1984 The Ebony Tower (TV Movie) Henry Breasley 1967 Uncle Vanya (TV Movie) Dr. Mihail Lwowitch Astrow 1967 NET Playhouse (TV Series) Astrov 1956 Film Fanfare (TV Series) Himelf 1981 Clash of the Titans ("The Constellations - End Title", uncredited) 1960 The Entertainer (performer: "Why Should I Care?", "Hide Your Face, Mum", "Thank God I'm Normal", "I Don't Care Where They Bury My Body" - uncredited) 1953 The Beggar's Opera (performer: "At The Tree I Shall Suffer" (Uncredited), "How Happy Could I Be With Either" (uncredited), "The Charge Is Prepared" (uncredited)) 1937 Fire Over England ("The Spanish Lady's Love" (ncredited)) 1932 Westward Passage (performer: "The Wedding March", "What'll I Do?" - uncredited) Hide 1963 Uncle Vanya (stage director) 1957 Theatre Night (TV Series) (by arrangement with - 1 episode) 1948 Hamlet (presenter) / (voice: Ghost of Hamlet's Father - uncredited) Hide 1986 American Masters (TV Series documentary) Himself 1985 The 57th Annual Academy Awards (TV Special documentary) Himself - Presenter: Best Picture 1983 The Great Hamlets (TV Mini-Series documentary) Himself 1983 Great Performances (TV Series) Himself 1982 Hour Magazine (TV Series) Himself 1980 A New Germany, 1933-1939 (TV Movie documentary) Narrator 1979 The 51st Annual Academy Awards (TV Special documentary) Himself - Honorary Award Recipient & Nominee: Best Actor in a Leading Role 1975-1976 Arena (TV Series documentary) Himself 1973-1974 The World at War (TV Mini-Series documentary) Himself - Narrator 1973 Film Night (TV Series) Himself 1971 Tree of Life (Documentary short) Narrator 1970 Cinema (TV Series documentary) Himself 1970 Frost on Sunday (TV Series) Himself - Best Supporting Actor Winner 1967 ABC Stage 67 (TV Series) Himself 1966 Great Acting: Laurence Olivier (TV Movie documentary) Himself (interviewee) 1963 Farewell to the Vic (TV Movie documentary) Himself 1962 The Concrete Vision (TV Movie) Himself 1956 Korda Interviews (TV Movie documentary) Interviewee 1942 Malta G.C. (Short documentary) Narrator (voice, as Lieut. Laurence Olivier) 1941 Words for Battle (Documentary short) Narrator (voice) 2013-2016 Arena (TV Series documentary) Himself / Himself - Director, National Theatre, 1963-1973 2016 The Brontes at the BBC (TV Movie documentary) Heathcliff 2015 Timeshift (TV Series documentary) Himself 2014 Talking Pictures (TV Series documentary) Himself 2012 Frost on Interviews (TV Movie documentary) Himself (as Lord Olivier) 2009 Casper och den förbjudna filmen (TV Movie documentary) Himself 2007 Brando (TV Movie documentary) Himself 2006 60 Minutes (TV Series documentary) Himself - Actor 2006 The World's Greatest Actor (TV Movie documentary) Himself (as Sir Laurence Olivier) 1983-2001 Omnibus (TV Series documentary) Himself 1998-2001 American Masters (TV Series documentary) Himself 1998 Classified X (TV Movie documentary) Himself 1998 Th | 2011 | Oscars.org | Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences Music (Original Score) - Alexandre Desplat Cinematography - Danny Cohen Actor in a Supporting Role - Geoffrey Rush in "The King's Speech" Actress in a Supporting Role - Helena Bonham Carter in "The King's Speech" Costume Design - Jenny Beavan Sound Mixing - Paul Hamblin, Martin Jensen and John Midgley Art Direction - Production Design: Eve Stewart; Set Decoration: Judy Farr Film Editing - Tariq Anwar * Actor in a Leading Role - Colin Firth in "The King's Speech" * Best Picture - Iain Canning, Emile Sherman and Gareth Unwin, Producers * Writing (Original Screenplay) - Screenplay by David Seidler * Directing - Tom Hooper |
The English word Parliament derives from what foreign word-meaning? | latin - Does the etymology of the word "government" mean "to control the mind"? - English Language & Usage Stack Exchange 14 Is this the same site that broke down "politics" as "poli-" meaning "of the people" and "tics" meaning "blood-sucking parasites"? – Roger Mar 26 '14 at 18:04 1 Please include your own research in your question. :-) – Kristina Lopez Mar 26 '14 at 18:21 2 @KristinaLopez Thanks, I did. – Houseman Mar 26 '14 at 18:30 It seems to me that both are correct, but not in the sense you (or the conspiracy theorists) are thinking. Evidence suggests that it comes from Latin "mens" meaning "mind" but came to be used as "a general adverbial suffix" ( en.wiktionary.org/wiki/mens#Latin ). Etymologically speaking, it might help to frame it as "a group that is of a mind/disposition to govern/lead" rather than "a group that controls minds". – Brian Lacy Mar 26 '14 at 22:13 3 If "-ment" always referred to the mind, then a replacement would be a brain transplant, punishment would be a headache, and an attachment would be a neural implant. – tobyink Mar 26 '14 at 23:08 | Which French Phrases and Sayings are used in English - the meaning and origin of this phrase High quality, especially of cooking. Cordon sanitaire A political or medical buffer zone. Coup d'état An abrupt overthrow of a government through unconstitutional means, for example, by force, or by occupation of government structures during the leader's absence. Coup de grâce Originally a blow by which one condemned or mortally wounded is 'put out of his misery'. Figuratively, a finishing stroke, one that settles or puts an end to something. Crème brûlée 'Burnt cream' - baked custard with a carmelized crust Crème caramel A flan. A custard dessert with a layer or caramel on top. Crème de la crème The best of the best. Literally the cream of the cream. Cri de coeur 'Cry of the heart' - a heartfelt cry of anguish. Cul-de-sac A thoroughfare that is closed at one end - a blind alley. Also, figuratively, a venture leading to no successful outcome. Déjà vu Obligatory or expected, especially with reference to fashion. Double entendre A word or phrase that has a double meaning - one of which is often vulgar or sexual in nature. A staple form of British toilet humour - Carry On films would be virtually silent without it; for example, see 'gone for a P' in wee-wee . Du jour 'Of the day' - as in 'soup du jour' ('soup of the day'). Éminence grise A powerful adviser or decision-maker who operates secretly or unofficially. Literally 'grey eminence'. Enfant terrible Literally, a "terrible child". It is sometimes used to describe unruly children. More commonly, it is used in relation to adults who cause trouble by unorthodox or ill-considered speech or behaviour - especially those who have habitually done this from an early age. En masse In a group; all together. En passant |
Awarded to applicants annually since 1902, the Rhodes Scholarships are for study at what institution? | Old Haleians Association - Scholars Scholars The Rhodes Scholarship, named after Cecil John Rhodes, is an international postgraduate award for study at Oxford University. Rhodes Scholarships have been awarded to applicants annually since 1902 on the basis of academic achievement and strength of character. Thirteen Hale School students have won the award, four of whom have had the honour of having Junior School Houses (Turnbull, Davy, Rosier and Walker) named after them and one Senior School House (Riley). The editor of the Cygnet in March 1908, when writing about the School’s disappointment that H.N. Walker had not won the scholarship that year, pointed out that the Rhodes selectors had to take into consideration not only scholarship but also proficiency in games, character, capacity for leadership, and personality generally. | Imperial College London courses and application information £12,090-13,000 Overview Imperial College London is consistently ranked amongst the best universities in the world and forms part of the 'Golden Triangle' of six elite British universities, which also includes Oxford and Cambridge. Imperial is traditionally known for world class science, engineering and medicine programmes, although more recently the Imperial College Business School and Humanities department have gained high regard. Imperial College London is part of the prestigious Russell Group and is ranked the 4th best university in the UK by the latest Times Good University Guide. It is currently the 2nd best university in the world in the QS World Rankings. Ground breaking work and cutting edge research is consistently performed at the University, with 14 Nobel Prizes and 81 Fellowships from the Medical Sciences being awarded in the past. Imperial College's main campus is located in South Kensington in central London. Formerly a constituent college of the University of London, Imperial College became independent of the University of London on 8 July 2007, the 100th anniversary of its founding. Services for International Students The International Office manages the delivery of immigration advice to international students at Imperial, with particular focus on UK student visas and the rules on working during and after study. In addition, it works on pre-arrival communication and information, with Welcome Events and Orientation sessions for international students. There are numerous trips offered to famous locations around the UK throughout the year, while Imperial also has links to outside organisations that provide homestays. Ranking 5th in the Times University Guide 2017 7th in the Guardian University Guide 2017 9th in the QS World University Rankings 2017 Imperial College is consistently ranked as one of the top universities in the world, with most rankings placing it in the top 10 globally. In the 2014 Academic Ranking of World Universities, Imperial was ranked 22nd overall in the world. The Financial Times ranked the MSc Management Program 1st in the United Kingdom and 12th in the world in 2013 and in the Financial Times MBA survey 2014, the Imperial MBA was ranked 8th in the UK, 15th in Europe and 49th in the world. Across other subjects, medicine (3rd), engineering (2nd), life sciences (3rd) and physical sciences (3rd) all perform well nationally. Accommodation Imperial College London currently has 20 halls of residence, almost exclusively in the South Kensington and Chelsea areas of London. Availability is generally prioritised for new first-year undergraduate students of Imperial, who are guaranteed a place in a college residence. The majority of older students and postgraduates find accommodation in the private sector, help for which is provided by the Imperial College private housing office. Location Imperial has a number of campuses in London and the South East, and all have excellent travel links and are easily accessible through the use of public transport. The main campus is in South Kensington in London, very near the Royal Albert Hall, the Natural History Museum and the Science Museum. The University is well served by three of the biggest airports in the UK. Heathrow, Gatwick and Stansted are all accessible through special services. Alumni Alexander Fleming (Pharmacologist and Nobel Laureate) Thomas Huxley (Biologist) |
How old is former Mid-Ulster MP Bernadette Devlin today ? Is she 60, 62 or 66 ? | Project MUSE - Irish America, Race, and Bernadette Devlin’s 1969 American Tour Irish America, Race, and Bernadette Devlin’s 1969 American Tour Matthew J. O’Brien Throughout the 140-year-long history of Irish nationalist tours of the United States, few episodes can match the energy and emotion generated by Bernadette Devlin’s transatlantic visit in 1969. Moments after her arrival at John F. Kennedy Airport in New York City on August 22, Devlin plunged into a hastily arranged press conference, demonstrating the confidence and charisma that had inspired one senior republican commentator to label her “the greatest envoy Ireland ever sent to America.” 1 From there, she was whisked off on a whirlwind tour of New York City, greeted by adoring crowds “everywhere she goes—whether it’s Gaelic Park, the various Irish ballrooms or at meetings in church or fraternal halls.” 2 This popular appeal soon extended far beyond Devlin’s ethnic base, leading to private meetings with Mayor John Lindsay and United Nations Secretary-General U Thant, along with appearances on national television programs from Meet the Press to Johnny Carson’s Tonight Show. 3 By the end of Devlin’s two-week visit, a number of developments had drained her seemingly inexhaustible spirit. Contending with her relentless schedule of appearances, constant sniping from conservative Irish Americans, and the duplicity of her erstwhile sponsors had sapped Devlin’s spirit and direction, and that of the once-impressive transatlantic campaign. Donning a makeshift disguise, Devlin slipped out of a private event in New Jersey and abandoned plans for further appearances in Boston and Washington, DC to return to Northern Ireland. Given the exhausting and bewildering nature of her tour, Devlin was understandably relieved to return home—even if home was a place that the American media presented as innately chaotic and violent. 4 [End Page 84] According to most subsequent accounts, this dramatic reversal was caused by the racial prejudice displayed by Devlin’s ethnic hosts. Contemporary commentators contrast the Irish leader’s irrepressible support for the American civil rights movement with the reticence, or outright hostility, to the cause among many older ethnics. Early in her tour Devlin weathered reproachful glares and angry departures when she impetuously jumped onstage for a duet version of “We Shall Overcome” with an African-American singer at a Philadelphia rally. In California, she received a clerical admonition to stop talking about controversial matters like socialism and racial equality. Each instance only strengthened Devlin’s will, and by the time that she made it to the Midwestern “Rust Belt,” on the way back from the West Coast, Devlin had become more outspoken, and even confrontational, on racial matters. When the sponsors of a rally in Detroit would not allow young African Americans to enter Ford Hall, Devlin refused to take the stage. In Chicago, she refused to pay tribute to the ruling Daley political machine (which she had criticized in the wake of the violence outside the 1968 Democratic National Convention), and instead visited Jesse Jackson’s controversial Operation Breadbasket program. The last decade has brought renewed attention to the disillusioning episode of Devlin’s tour. Those scholars who focus on Irish-American racial prejudice speak with increased certainty that race was the primary, if not exclusive, source of the Devlin tour’s problems. This recent work has drawn from two major interpretive developments that emerged during the early 1990s: the “ethnic fade” thesis and the rise of Whiteness Studies, each of which sought to revise the anodyne narrative of Irish America that emerged during the mid-twentieth century. Building on Herbert Gans’s earlier scholarship on symbolic ethnicity during the late 1970s and 1980s, Mary Waters’s Ethnic Options: Choosing Identities in America (1990) offered a sociological deconstruction of European ethnicity in the United States. Focusing largely on Irish America, with more than one hundred references to Irish ethni | Puzzles - Coffeetime Triv (Sat) 1: Who played Basil Fawlty in `Fawlty Towers`? 2: Who had a hit single with `Crocodile Rock` in 1972? 3: Who is the author of the `Harry Potter` books? 4: What is the name of the clockwork device used by musicians to measure time? 5: `Question or Nominate` was a phrase commonly heard on which UK TV quiz show? 6: Which two colours are Dennis the Menace`s jumper? 7: In which film did Roy Scheider play a sheriff and Richard Dreyfus a marine biologist? 8: The name of which (non-UK) football club is an anagram of `Red Admiral`? 9: In 2004, Fathers 4 Justice campaigner Jason Hatch caused an embarrassing security breach at Buckingham Palace dressed as who? 10: The Colosseum is located in the capital city of which country? 1: Who played Basil Fawlty in `Fawlty Towers`? John Cleese 2: Who had a hit single with `Crocodile Rock` in 1972? Elton John 3: Who is the author of the `Harry Potter` books? J.K.Rowling 4: What is the name of the clockwork device used by musicians to measure time? A metronome 6: Which two colours are Dennis the Menace`s jumper? Red and black 8: The name of which (non-UK) football club is an anagram of `Red Admiral`? Real Madrid Wow! I got a footie and an anagram question. I'm going to need to lie down! 9: In 2004, Fathers 4 Justice campaigner Jason Hatch caused an embarrassing security breach at Buckingham Palace dressed as who? Batman? 10: The Colosseum is located in the capital city of which country? Italy 5: `Question or Nominate` was a phrase commonly heard on which UK TV quiz show? 15 to 1 Patience, so you did. Well done all three of you only one missing is 7: and 'Marine Biologist' (the new wannabe career for Britain's 6th-formers) might have given it to you - the fiilm was Jaws |
Which 2 scientists discovered the structure of DNA, for which they were awarded the Nobel prize for Medicine in 1962 ? ( both surnames required ) | The Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine, 1901-2000 Lists of Nobel Prizes and Laureates Lists of Nobel Prizes and Laureates The Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine, 1901-2000 by Jan Lindsten and Nils Ringertz * Introduction "…The whole of my remaining realizable estate shall be dealt with in the following way: The capital shall be invested by my executors in safe securities and shall constitute a fund, the interest on which shall be annually distributed in the form of prizes to those who, during the preceding year, shall have conferred the greatest benefit on mankind ... ; one part to the person who shall have made the most important discovery within the domain of physiology or medicine; ... The prizes for ... shall be awarded by ... that for physiology or medicine by the Carolinska Institute in Stockholm; ... " This is the exact wording of part of the translation into English of Alfred Nobel's will , which was signed in Paris on 27 November 1895. Together with the statutes of the Nobel Foundation, which were officially approved by the Swedish Government on 29 June 1900, the will constitutes the basis on which the Prize-Awarding Institutions execute their work. Soon after the will became known to the public it was criticised for legal and other reasons. One complaint was that it was lacking in precision. The will was also contested by the children of Alfred Nobel's brothers, and once a settlement had been reached with the Nobel family, lengthy negotiations and compromises between the executors of the will and the Prize-Awarding Institutions were required before the statutes were approved by the Government. Even though the statutes introduced some practical rules they still left a number of points open for interpretation by the Prize-Awarding Institutions. The aim of the present essay is to briefly review the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine with regard to selection procedure and the discoveries which have been awarded Nobel Prizes. For information about the scientific work and the biographies of the Laureates, the reader is referred to the series Les Prix Nobel which has been published every year since 1901 and most of which is now available online. (Comprehensive reviews covering the periods 1901-1950 and 1901-1960 were published by Liljestrand in 1950 and 1972.) Selection of Nobel Laureates Selection criteria The Nobel Prize awarded by the Nobel Assembly at Karolinska Institutet is commonly referred to as the Nobel Prize in Medicine. The wording in Alfred Nobel’s will, however, is Physiology or Medicine. It is important to make this distinction since, in the days of Alfred Nobel, physiology was used to describe what is today a number of biological fields. Interpreting the term 'physiology or medicine' in accordance with the intentions expressed in Alfred Nobel’s will of 1895, therefore, leaves the Prize-Awarding Institution with considerable freedom to award Prizes in a broad biomedical field as well as in clinical medicine. Although the discussion of what is physiology and what is medicine is likely to continue indefinitely, it is clear that the prize awarder has, on several occasions, applied a broad definition. The prize in 1973 to Karl von Frisch, Konrad Lorenz and Nikolaas Tinbergen "for their discoveries concerning organisation and elicitation of individual and social behaviour patterns" could well be described as a prize in behavioral sciences. The prize in 1979 to Cormack and Hounsfield for "the development of computer-assisted tomography" fits well into the field of applied physics, while the prize in 1983 to Barbara McClintock for "the discovery of mobile genetic elements" could be considered a prize in plant genetics. The key words in the will are discovery and greatest benefit on mankind. The essence of these words was thoroughly discussed during the preparatory work with the statutes of the Nobel Foundation. However, in the end no guidelines were provided. As a c | Did you know? Did you know? More boys than girls are born during the day; more girls are born at night. Most alcoholic beverages contain all 13 minerals necessary to sustain life. Reindeer milk has more fat than cow milk. To sell your home faster and for more money, paint it yellow. Daphne du Maurier, best known for Rebecca, wrote the story upon which Alfred Hitchcock based his 1963 suspense film The Birds. Scarlett O�Hara�s real first name was Katie . Actor Sylvester Stallone once had a job as a lion cage cleaner. The average house cat spends approximately 10,950 hours purring in a lifetime. The word �queue� is the only word in English that is pronounced the same way when the last four letters are removed. Thirty-five percent of the people who use personal ads for dating are already married. If a frog�s mouth is held open too long the frog will suffocate. In Disney�s fantasia, the Sorcerer name is Yensid which is Disney spelled backwards. Tablecloths meant to be served as towels with which dinner guests could wipe their hands and faces after eating. When glass breaks, the cracks move faster than 3,000 miles per hour. To photograph the event, a camera must shoot at a millionth of a second. Before settling on the name of Tiny Tim for his character in �A Christmas Carol,� three other alliterative names were considered by Charles Dickens. They were Little Larry, Puny Pete, and Small Sam. Around 1900, the Addis Brush Company started producing the first artificial Christmas tree. It was made from the same material that they used for their toilet brushes. Hallmark introduced its first Christmas cards in 1915, five years after the founding of the company. 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The Imperial War Museum in London was originally based in which building at Sydenham Hill, famously destroyed by fire in 1936? | Imperial War Museum | Military Wiki | Fandom powered by Wikia IWM North Imperial War Museums (IWM) is a British national museum organisation with branches at five locations in England, three of which are in London. Founded as the Imperial War Museum in 1917, the museum was intended to record the civil and military war effort and sacrifice of Britain and its Empire during the First World War . The museum's remit has since expanded to include all conflicts in which British or Commonwealth forces have been involved since 1914. As of 2012, the museum aims 'to provide for, and to encourage, the study and understanding of the history of modern war and "wartime experience"'. [2] Originally housed in the Crystal Palace at Sydenham Hill , the museum opened to the public in 1920. In 1924 the museum moved to space in the Imperial Institute in South Kensington, and finally in 1936 the museum acquired a permanent home which was previously the Bethlem Royal Hospital in Southwark . The outbreak of the Second World War saw the museum expand both its collections and its terms of reference, but in the post-war period the museum entered a period of decline. The 1960s saw the museum redevelop its Southwark building, now referred to as Imperial War Museum London, which serves as the organisation's corporate headquarters . During the 1970s the museum began to expand onto other sites. The first, in 1976, was a historic airfield in Cambridgeshire now referred to as IWM Duxford . In 1978 the Royal Navy cruiser HMS Belfast became a branch of the museum, having previously been preserved for the nation by a private trust. In 1984 the Cabinet War Rooms , an underground wartime command centre, was opened to the public. From the 1980s onwards the museum's Bethlem building underwent a series of multimillion-pound redevelopments, completed in 2000. Finally, 2002 saw the opening of IWM North in Trafford , Greater Manchester, the fifth branch of the museum and the first in the north of England. In 2011 the museum rebranded itself as IWM, standing for 'Imperial War Museums'. The museum's collections include archives of personal and official documents, photographs, film and video material, and oral history recordings; an extensive library, a large art collection, and examples of military vehicles and aircraft, equipment and other artefacts. The museum is funded by government grants, charitable donations and revenue generation through commercial activity such as retailing, licensing, and publishing. Admission is free to IWM London and IWM North, but an admission fee is levied at the other branches. The museum is an exempt charity under the Charities Act 1993 and a non-departmental public body under the Department for Culture, Media and Sport . As of January 2012 the Chairman of the Trustees is Sir Francis Richards . Since October 2008, the museum's Director General has been Diane Lees . Contents Edit Sir Alfred Mond, photographed between 1910 and 1920. On 27 February 1917 Sir Alfred Mond , an MP and First Commissioner of Works, wrote to the Prime Minister David Lloyd George to propose the establishment of a National War Museum. This proposal was accepted by the War Cabinet on 5 March 1917 and the decision announced in The Times on 26 March. A committee was established, chaired by Mond, to oversee the collection of material to be exhibited in the new museum. [3] [4] This National War Museum Committee set about collecting material to illustrate Britain's war effort by dividing into subcommittees examining such subjects as the Army, the Navy, the production of munitions , and women's war work . [5] There was an early appreciation of the need for exhibits to reflect personal experience in order to prevent the collections becoming dead relics. Sir Martin Conway , the Museum's first Director General, said that exhibits must 'be vitalised by contributions expressive of the action, the experiences, the valour and the endurance of individuals'. [6] The museum's first curator and secretary was Charles ffoulkes , who had previously been curator of the Tower of London a | London Palladium London Palladium Argyll Street, London, W1F 7TF Now playing in London Palladium BOOK TICKETS Why should you visit London Palladium, London? The London Palladium is a 2,286 seat West End theatre located off Oxford Street in the City of Westminster, London. From the roster of stars who have played here and many televised performances, it is arguably the most famous theatre in London and the United Kingdom, especially for musical variety shows. The London Palladium Building The grade II* listed building dates back to 1910, although the facade (originally that of Argyll House which is why the pub opposite is called The Argyll Arms) dates back to the 19th century. The London Palladium was originally a temporary wooden building called Corinthian Bazaar, which featured an aviary and aimed to attract customers from the recently closed Pantheon Bazaar on Oxford Street. The theatre was rebuilt a year later by Fredrick Hengler, the son of a tightrope walker, as a circus venue that included an aquatic display in a flooded ring. Next it became the National Skating Palace - a skating rink with real ice. However the rink failed and The London Palladium was redesigned by Frank Matcham, a famous theatrical architect who also designed the London Coliseum . The building now carries Heritage Foundation commemorative plaques honouring Lew Grade and Frankie Vaughan. The theatre retains many of its original features and was Grade II* listed by English Heritage in September 1960. The Palladium had its own telephone system so the occupants of boxes could call one another. It also had a revolving stage. The London Palladium History: Pre-war The theatre started out as The Palladium, a premier venue for variety performances. It is especially linked to the Royal Variety Performances, where many were, and still are, held. From 1928 it was managed by George Black and was even a cinema for three months. During the 1930s, the theatre became the regular home for The Crazy Gang. The ‘London’ part of the name was added in 1934. Black controlled the large Moss Empires group of theatres. Responsible for bookings at the London Palladium was Val Parnell. The London Palladium The Val Parnell era Val Parnell took over as Managing Director in 1945. He adopted a controversial, but very successful, policy of presenting high-priced big-name acts. Among many, the list included Judy Garland, Sophie Tucker, Bing Crosby, Danny Kaye, Bob Hope, Ella Fitzgerald, Frank Sinatra, Sammy Davis, Jr., Frankie Laine, Johnnie Ray, Petula Clark and Norman Vaughan. From 1955-1967 the theatre was the setting for the top-rated ITV variety show Sunday Night at the London Palladium hosted first by Tommy Trinder, then by Bruce Forsyth. The programme was broadcast live every week by ATV, which was owned by the famous theatrical impresario Lew Grade. Production was by Val Parnell. Val Parnell became associated with a property development company and began to sell Moss Empires' theatres for redevelopment. When it became known in 1966 that this fate awaited the London Palladium, The Victoria Palace and even the Theatre Royal, Drury Lane , Prince Littler organised a take-over to save the theatres and Val Parnell retired to live in France. The new Managing Director of Stoll-Moss was Louis Benjamin, who took on the role while continuing as MD of Pye Records within the ATV Group. In 1968, Sammy Davis, Jr. starred in Golden Boy, the first book musical to be produced in the venue. The London Palladium Post-Parnell In January 1973, glam rock band Slade played a gig in the London Palladium which resulted in the venue's balcony nearly collapsing. In 1976, and released in 1977 Marvin Gaye recorded his live concert on a Double LP Entitled Live at the London Palladium in which is considered Gaye at his finest while recording a live album, it also included his number one hit "Got to Give It Up". During this time, the theatre was under the ownership of the Stoll Moss Theatres Group, and the management of both Margaret and David Locke, who both were major sh |
In Italian cuisine what name is given to a turnover of pizza dough filled with vegetables meat or cheese? | Calzone - definition of calzone by The Free Dictionary Calzone - definition of calzone by The Free Dictionary http://www.thefreedictionary.com/calzone (kăl-zō′nē, -zōn′, käl-sō′nĕ) n. A baked or fried Italian turnover of pizza dough filled with vegetables, meat, or cheese. [Italian, pant leg, calzone, from calza, sock, from Vulgar Latin *calcea, from Latin calceus, shoe; see calceolate.] calzone (kælˈtsəʊnɪ) n (Cookery) a dish of Italian origin consisting of pizza dough folded over a filling of cheese and tomatoes, herbs, ham, etc [C20: Italian, literally: trouser leg, from calzoni trousers] cal•zo•ne | CityPages Kuwait November 2013 by CityPages Kuwait (page 166) - issuu issuu HOMEWORK FOR GROWN UPS EVERYTHING YOU LEARNED AT SCHOOL... BUT CAN YOU REMEMBER? General Knowledge Quiz separate means: 2. As at 2013 what country boasted the four most profitable banks in the world? a) disjoined 3. What term refers to the off-putting banter directed by bowlers/fielders to opposing batsmen on a cricket pitch? b) unequal 4. London's aptly renamed 42-floor 'Tower 42' has a footprint equating to the triangulated-chevrons logo of which original owner? c) minor d) previous 5. The rights to which famous character were sold by creators Jerry Siegel and Joe Shuster to Detective Comics for $130 in 1937? 6. The Bugatti car logo features which reversed capital letter in a ligature with B, standing for the founder (Bugatti's) first name? connection undone; having become separate. a) disjoined -Separate is an adjective that means have the 7. What work-related term popularly refers to loan companies which offer short-term unsecured personal loans at high interest rates? ANSWER: 1. What is the main ingredient of the modern breakfast food and energy bar called granola: Rice; Potato; Oats; or Coconut? Test Your Vocabulary 8. The term forensic refers to investigative technologies and sciences in relation to: Law and crime; Dead things; Tiny details; or Laboratories? 9. What is the traditional tradename for a person who works high up on church spires and chimneys? 10. The 'morna' is the national music and dance style of which central Atlantic archipelago island nation? 11. A cittern is a: Carpentry tool; Musical instrument; Bird; or Fivewheeled cycle? 12. What number features most prevalently internationally in toll-free or 'freefone' telephony: 600; 700; 800; or 900? 13. Name the CIA employee who famously became a whistleblower in 2013, revealing details of US/UK mass public surveillance? 14. Botija, udu, and ghatam are types of: Musical instruments; Rice; Vehicles; or Prayers? Cool Maths Puzzle What is a set of points that extends without end in opposite directions better known as? a) Ray b) Line c) Intercept d) Fractal 15. E20 and SW19 are codes famously associated with: Food; Sport; Aviation; or Cosmetics? 16. What Indian Hindi-Urdu-derived word, orginally a place of assembly, refers in English to a multi-event equestrian contest, and in India to various sporting facilities? 18. US composer/artist John Cage's most famous and controversial 1952 work, called 4'33", requires the musician(s) to play for its entire threemovement 4mins 33secs duration: The same note; As many notes as possible; At maximum volume; or Nothing? JUMBLED WORDS T U L I Q L I Y L H 19. The straight-legged high-kicking march used by many military forces, especially ceremonially, is popularly called the what? S U M O F A 20. According to legend, the Gordian Knot, cut by Alexander the Great, tethered a what? R E B H A C citypageskuwait.com L O W L A F ANSWERS: 1.QUILT, 2.HILLY, 3.FAMOUS, 4.BREACH, 5.FALLOW ANSWERS 1.Oats, 2. China, 3. Sledging, 4. Natwest (fully National Westminster Bank - completed in 1980 as the National Westminster Tower), 5. Superman, 6. E (for Ettore), 7. Payday (Payday loan companies - because traditionally borrowers aim to make repayments on payday), 8. Law and crime (the word is from Roman times when forensis meant 'in open court', derived in turn from the Roman word forum, equating to a court), 9. Steeplejack, 10. Cape Verde, 11. Musical instrument (a basic form of lute from around the 1500s Europe), 12. 800 (common variations are 0800 and 1800, but in most nations of the world 800 is a recognized as a standard indicator of a toll-free/receiverpays phone number), 13. Edward Snowden, 14. Musical instruments, 15. Sport (E20 is the postcode of the 2012 London Olympic park, and SW19 is the postcode of the Wimbledon Tennis Club), 16. Gymkhana, 17. 14-17th, 18. Nothing, 19. Goosestep, 20. Cart 166 ANSWERS: b) Line 17. The Renaissance (from French, 're-birth') was a European cultural movement spanning which centuries: 4-7th; 7-10th; 14- |
What legendary character turned everything he touched to gold? | Everything he Touched Turned to Gold: The Myth and Reality of King Midas | Ancient Origins 8 October, 2015 - 21:42 ancient-origins Everything he Touched Turned to Gold: The Myth and Reality of King Midas (Read the article on one page) Almost everyone has heard the story of King Midas, the legendary king who turned everything he touched to gold. But how much myth and how much reality is there around this character? Was there really a King Midas? If there was, what do we know about him? The Myth of the Golden Touch Midas is the protagonist of one of the best known myths of antiquity. It is a tale that has been evoked by countless writers and artists, however the Roman poet Ovid was the one who gave full shape to Midas in his play Metamorphoses. In the play, Ovid tells the story of Midas, king of Phrygia, son of Gordius and Cybele. Statue of Ovid in Constanza, designed by Ettore Ferrari. In his "Metamorphosis" Ovid tells the story of King Midas ( Public Domain ) According to one version of the legend, after the death of Orpheus , Dionysus left Thrace . His old teacher Silenus , drunk as usual, accompanied Dionysus but got lost along the way and was picked up by Phrygian farmers, who led him to Midas. The king, who had been initiated into the cult of Dionysus was surprised and immediately recognized the old man, following which he held a ten-course banquet in Silenus’ honor. He then returned him to Dionysus. Happy to have his old teacher back at his side, the god wanted to thank the gesture and gave Midas a wish. Midas asked that everything he touched would turn into gold. The wish was fulfilled and, although at first it was delightful to turn roses, apples, etc. into gold, very soon King Midas was surrounded by such luxury and brightness that he had nothing to eat – whatever touched his lips turned into the precious metal. Even the wine, a gift of Dionysus, became liquid gold as he tried to quench his thirst. Realizing that he was doomed to die of hunger and thirst, Midas begged Dionysus to free him from his golden touch. Dionysus ordered him to wash his hands in the Pactolus River - located in today's Turkey - where, since then, gold has always been present. Pan and Apollo Have a Musical Battle and Midas is a Donkey Midas discovered that he did not need unlimited wealth and often spent his days outdoors and became a devoted follower of Pan, the god of nature. Pan had achieved such ability on the flute that he dared to challenge none other than the great god Apollo, to see who was the best player of the two. Tmolus, god of the mountain of the same name, would be the judge of the competition. | Amazon.com: The Good, The Bad, and the Ugly: Eli Wallach, Clint Eastwood, Lee Van Cleef, Aldo Giuffr?: Amazon Digital Services LLC By Claude Avary on June 11, 2004 Format: DVD|Verified Purchase MGM released a DVD edition of "The Good, the Bad and the Ugly" in the late 1990s, but it had few extras, a mono soundtrack, and a scratched print. Finally, MGM has given Sergio Leone's Western epic the double-disc special edition it deserves. The print is restored and as clear as I've ever seen it, the sound is now an astonishing 5.1 Surround (listen to the glass falling off Tuco after he springs through the window in the opening sequence!) nineteen minutes of footage from the Italian original have been restored, and the discs are packed with extras. Even the packaging is great: a sturdy interlocking box, with the DVDs kept in the upper and bottom parts of the two lids. Also inside the box are cards containing posters for the film in five different countries. The film, like most of the European Westerns of the 1960s, was critically disregarded in its day. The New York Times said of it: "the most expensive, pious, and repellent movie in the history of its peculiar genre. There is scarcely a moment's respite from the pain." It's amazing how people missed the brilliance of this movie, which turned Western conventions upside down in such a wonderfully bizarre, European way. Now the film is considered a classic, and only Sergio Leone's own "Once Upon a Time in the West" (another great 2 DVD set, by the way) has more respect in the genre. Leone's strange style -- stretched out time, obsession with close-ups and extreme wide-shots, focus on rituals, and use of Morricone's wild and avant-garde score -- are all in full force in this tale of three treasure-seekers searching for a cache of gold coins on the Texas-New Mexico border during the Civil War. The implacable and unflappable 'hero' Blondie (Clint Eastwood), the crazy comic bandit Tuco (Eli Wallach), and the calculating immoral sadist Angel Eyes (Lee Van Cleef) cross each other's paths amidst the senseless violence of the war. Leone perfectly contrasts the self-interested men with the greater backdrop of the tragedy of war. It's a strangely emotionally affecting picture despite its focus on three men who are detached from normal society and seem not to care about anything but money. So many individual scenes stand out for their virtuosity that the movie a parade of "greatest hits." Most astonishing of all is "The Ecstasy of Gold" sequence where Tuco dashes madly through a cemetery, looking for the grave that might hold the gold. Morricone's music here is especially overwhelming. Chances are you've seen the film and love it. What about the new scenes and the extras? Nineteen minutes of footage have been restored that were never shown in the American prints. The scenes integrate perfectly into the film, and after seeing them once, you won't be able to imagine they were ever missing. Among the scenes are Angel Eyes visiting a destroyed fort; Tuco hiring bandits to help him chase Blondie; Blondie and Angel Eyes having a face-to-face when they first set out together to find the gold; and some extra conversation between Tuco and Blondie in the desert. However, these scenes were never dubbed into English in the 1960s. Therefore, the DVD producers had to newly dub them. Eli Wallach and Clint Eastwood do their own voices. An actor named Simon Prescott does the imitation of the deceased Lee Van Cleef. Admittedly, Wallach and Eastwood no longer sound the same, but I couldn't imagine someone else imitating their voices -- it couldn't have been done any other way. Prescott is pretty good as Angel Eyes, if a bit more gravelly. The extras... Disc 1 has audio commentary by Richard Shickel, a film historian who wrote Eastwood's biography and also did commentary on Leone's "Once Upon a Time in America" DVD. His comments can be pretty dry, and he focuses mostly on Leone's style and techniques instead of on background information on the filming itself. Nonetheless, there are many interesting insights, |
George J Tenet was the head of which US government department from 1997 to 2004? | CIA Directors (History) - American, Land of the Free? - Change Government American, Land of the Free? From Wikipedia: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Director_of_Central_Intelligence The Office of United States Director of Central Intelligence (DCI) was the head of the United States Central Intelligence Agency , the principal intelligence advisor to the President and the National Security Council , and the coordinator of intelligence activities among and between the various United States intelligence agencies (collectively known as the Intelligence Community since 1981). The office existed from January 1946 to April 2005 and was replaced by Director of National Intelligence (DNI) and Director of the Central Intelligence Agency (D/CIA). History Further information: Director of National Intelligence The post of DCI was established by President Harry Truman on January 23, 1946, with Admiral Sidney Souers occupying the position; it thus predates the establishment of the Central Intelligence Agency. The CIA was created by the National Security Act of 1947 , which also created the National Security Council, while formally defining the duties of the Director of Central Intelligence. Until April 2005, the DCI also served as the de-facto director of the CIA, and he was often referred to colloquially as the "CIA Director." After the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks on the United States and the subsequent investigation by the 9/11 Commission , a movement grew to re-organize the Intelligence Community. That movement prompted the creation, on April 21, 2005, of the Office of the Director of National Intelligence (DNI), whose responsibilities covered heading the Intelligence Community and advising the NSC. The same legislation also created the office of the chief administrator of the CIA, which is headed by separate Director of the Central Intelligence Agency . The position of DCI then expired. Porter J. Goss was the 19th and final DCI to also serve as the director of the CIA. List of Directors of Central Intelligence (in chronological order) Director Position replaced by Director of the Central Intelligence Agency and Director of National Intelligence . Roscoe H. Hillenkoetter, 1947–1950 Rear Admiral Roscoe H. Hillenkoetter was appointed as the first Director of Central Intelligence (i.e., full Director of Central Intelligence[ clarification needed ]). During his tenure, a National Security Council Directive on Office of Special Projects, June 18, 1948, (NSC 10/2) further gave the CIA the authority to carry out covert operations "against hostile foreign states or groups or in support of friendly foreign states or groups but which are so planned and conducted that any US Government responsibility for them is not evident to unauthorized persons." [1] Those operations, however, were initially conducted by other agencies such as the Office of Policy Coordination . See Approval of Clandestine and Covert Operations and Clandestine HUMINT and Covert Action for details of the eventual merger of these operations with the CIA, as well as how the equivalent functions were done in other countries. Walter Bedell Smith, 1950–1953 During the first years of its existence, other branches of the U.S. Federal government did not exercise very much supervision over the Central Intelligence Agency. Supposedly justified by the desire to match and defeat Soviet actions throughout the Eastern Hemisphere , it undertook a task that many believed could be accomplished only through an approach similar to the Soviet intelligence agencies, under names including NKVD , MVD , NKGB , MGB , and KGB . Those Soviet organizations also had domestic responsibilities. Allen W. Dulles 1953–1961 The rapid expansion of the CIA, and a developed sense of independence under the Director of Central Intelligence (DCI) Allen Dulles exacerbated the problem of the U.S. Intelligence Community's freedom from independent review. 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Which botanist, who was President of the Royal Society for 41 years, accompanied Cook on his 1768-1771 voyage? | Biography - Sir Joseph Banks - Pacific Islander Biography Pacific Islander Biography Tip: searches only the name field Tip: Use double quotes to search for a phrase State Library of Victoria, 49312222 Joseph Banks (1743–1820), botanist and administrator-entrepreneur-patron of the sciences, grew up at his family’s extensive estate in Lincolnshire. Educated at Harrow, Eton and Oxford, he did not take a degree, preferring private tutoring in botany to the traditional education in the classics. While botany was the focus of his most intense scientific activities, Banks was neither an important botanical theorist nor a prominent taxonomist. Rather, botany was his stimulus for the larger scientific enterprises that marked his career; and his generous spirit and considerable private wealth as a member of the landed gentry made these enterprises not only possible but often sumptuous. Banks established his position in the world of science initially as a voyager. His first expedition (1766) was to Labrador and Newfoundland, an experience that secured him both a fellowship in the Royal Society and the beginnings of his famous herbarium. Two years later he assembled and funded the scientific party that accompanied Cook’s first voyage to the Pacific, aboard HMS Endeavour. With the assistance of the Linnaeus-trained botanist Daniel Solander, the artist Sydney Parkinson and others, Banks accumulated 30,000 specimens, including possibly 1400 new species, plus thousands of illustrations, during this three-year voyage to Tahiti, Australia and New Zealand. His ethnographic interests were sharpened by numerous encounters with Pacific islanders. The Endeavour voyage established Banks’ reputation as a naturalist and ensured the support of those in high places, including King George III, through whom Banks worked to convert Kew Gardens into a botanical research institution. The voyage also supplied the initial stimulus for many of his non-scientific enterprises. His exploration of Botany Bay convinced him that Australia would be suitable for British colonization, especially by long-term convicts, and the plan he promoted for colonization was put into effect in 1788. He also took a keen interest in establishing economically important plants and animals outside their native range. Banks’ final voyage was to Iceland briefly in 1772. Thereafter his attention was focused principally on the London scientific community. As president of the Royal Society for an unprecedented 41 years, Banks earned his greatest fame, serving in office from 1778, aged only 35, until his death at 77. He patronized aspiring scientists and explorers, and his house in Soho Square became a mecca for informal scientific gatherings. Neither the productivity of London science nor the percentage of scientists among Fellows of the Royal Society improved substantially in his time, but he fostered a close international network of scientists, ensuring the exchange of scientific publications, especially during the American Revolution and Napoleonic Wars. Banks was made a baronet in 1781 and knighted in 1795. Upon his death the remarkable Banksian collections passed first to his librarian, Robert Brown, botanist and veteran of Matthew Flinders’ voyage, and thence to the British Museum where they became a foundation of the natural history collections. Original Publication The Pacific Islands: An Encyclopedia, edited by Brij V. Lal and Kate Fortune, University of Hawaii Press, Honolulu, 2000, pp 161-62 Select Bibliography H. B. Carter, Sir Joseph Banks, 1743–1820, British Museum, 1988 J. Gascoigne, Joseph Banks and the English Enlightenment: Useful Knowledge and Polite Culture, Cambridge University Press, 1994 Related Entries in NCB Sites | Prime Ministers of Great Britain political party 1721-42 Sir Robert Walpole - Restored confidence in the country following the South Sea Bubble financial crash of 1720. Dominated the political scene during the reigns of George I and George II. George II made Walpole a gift of 10 Downing Street. Walpole resigned as a consequence of his perceived mis-handling in dealing with the War of Jenkins' Ear . Whig 1742-43 Earl of Wilmington - Suffering poor health for most of his time as Prime Minister, he died in office. 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What is the name of the target in a game of curling? | Curling | Define Curling at Dictionary.com curling noun 1. a game played on ice in which two teams of four players each compete in sliding large stones toward a mark in the center of a circle. Compare house (def 20). 1610-20; perhaps curl + -ing 1, from the motion imparted to the sliding stones curl to form into coils or ringlets, as the hair. 2. to form into a spiral or curved shape; coil. 3. to adorn with, or as with, curls or ringlets. verb (used without object) to grow in or form curls or ringlets, as the hair. 5. to become curved or undulated. 6. to play at the game of curling. 8. to progress in a curving direction or path; move in a curving or spiraling way: The ball curled toward the plate. noun a coil or ringlet of hair. 10. anything of a spiral or curved shape, as a lettuce leaf, wood shaving, etc. 11. the act of curling or state of being curled. 13. Plant Pathology. the distortion, fluting, or puffing of a leaf, resulting from the unequal development of its two sides. a disease so characterized. 14. Also called rotation . Mathematics. a vector obtained from a given vector by taking its cross product with the vector whose coordinates are the partial derivative operators with respect to each coordinate. the operation that produces this vector. 15. Weightlifting. an underhand forearm lift in which the barbell, held against the thighs, is raised to the chest and then lowered while keeping the legs, upper arms, and shoulders taut. a similar forearm lift using a dumbbell or dumbbells, usually from the side of the body to the shoulders. Verb phrases curl up, to sit or lie down cozily: to curl up with a good book. Idioms curl one's lip, to assume or display an expression of contempt: He curled his lip in disdain. 18. curl one's / the hair, to fill with horror or fright; shock: Some of his stories about sailing across the Atlantic are enough to curl one's hair. Origin Expand 1400-50; late Middle English, apparently back formation from curled, metathetic variant of Middle English crulled (past participle) crul (adj.); compare Middle Dutch crullen to curl, cruller Related forms | Account Suspended Account Suspended This Account has been suspended. Contact your hosting provider for more information. |
Which team did Spain beat in the Final of the 2010 FIFA World Cup? | 2010 FIFA World Cup Final: How Spain Won It | Bleacher Report 2010 FIFA World Cup Final: How Spain Won It By Yoosof Farah , Senior Writer Jul 13, 2010 Use your ← → (arrow) keys to browse more stories Denis Doyle/Getty Images 0 Comments To the watching world, Soccer City in Johannesburg played host to a boring, brutal 19th FIFA World Cup Final in which Howard Webb's deleterious mistakes were the only factor on the outcome. And to the expert few, world football's pinnacle match in South Africa saw tactical perfection executed from both sides and hence leading to the tight, tense, closely-contested encounter with only one moment of magic able to break the mould and provide the world with a victor. But it was a moment of magic that was always going to come from just one team, Spain, with head coach Vicente Del Bosque winning the tactical battle against counterpart Bert Van Marwijk, who's Netherlands team were set up with the wrong tactics from the outset. Here is how Spain overcame the dirty Dutch and achieved such a remarkable feat in South Africa by using the right tactics. The Obvious: Passing Play A very obvious reason for La Furia Roja 's success, but one cannot deny the importance of head coach Vicente Del Bosque's gameplan for his team to virtually pass the ball into the back of the opponents' net. First of all, the passing play was pivotal to Spanish glory as it nullified the threat of Wesley Sneijder, Arjen Robben and Robin Van Persie (who cut a very frustrated figure) for large periods of the match, due to the Netherlands' lack of possession and limited time on the ball. Also, it allowed Spain to control the tempo of the game, something which gives them a somewhat superiority complex over their opponents. Again Del Bosque proved his mastery at psychological warfare, as the Dutch players went overboard on the 'hostile assertion' tactic set up by their coach Bert Van Marwijk and the technical team, conceding needless fouls and unnecessarily getting a player sent-off when it mattered most; all due to the frustration of not being able to take possession of the ball from the Spanish. The passing play set up by Del Bosque was also a very intelligent way of instilling discipline in his own players; no long range shots allowed was the order, as the ball had to be passed inside the penalty area at least before making an attempt on goal. This meant Spain, whilst boring the spectators as they waited for the perfect opportunitiy, were able to thread through Andres Iniesta twice, as well as Cesc Fabregas, for sublime goalscoring chances with just the goalkeeper to beat. Contrast that to the Netherlands, and every other team in the tournament, who take multiple attempts at goal from a long distance, and you'll see why Spain ended up as World Champions. La Selección Española played the Arsenal way, i.e. waiting for the right chance to score, but the only difference is, Spain actually managed to perfect it and win major titles, where Premier League club Arsenal still haven't. Fast Is Better Than Slow Former FC Barcelona left-back and Netherlands captain Giovanni Van Bronckhorst was playing his last ever professional football match in that World Cup final before retiring from the sport completely. And in his professionally callous way, Vicente Del Bosque decided he would make life hell for the full-back by exploiting his lack of pace, first with Pedro Rodriguez, and then with Jesus Navas after realising the former played too centrally to fully exploit Gio's slowness. Navas' introduction made the Spanish a real threat on every attack, as the Sevilla winger was ordered by Del Bosque to play the opposition full-back's game of being pushed down the wing, but then exposing his lack of pace by charging down right to the goal line before putting a cross into the penalty area. Van Bronckhorst simply couldn't deal with Navas and needed help from teammates; problem with that is, it creates space for other Spanish players to either shoot or put a delivery into the box. Coach Bert Van Marwijk recognised this by replacing Gio with Edson Braafh | World Cup Trivia - Participating as Player and as Coach World Cup Trivia - Participating as Player and as Coach All men played and coached the same country unless noted otherwise. Participations Name Country as player as coach ======================================================================= Javier AGUIRRE Mexico 1986 2002/2010 Milorad ARSENIJEVIC Yugoslavia 1930 1950 Franz BECKENBAUER West Germany 1966/1970/1974 1986/1990 Orvar BERGMARK Sweden 1958 1970 William "Billy" BINGHAM North. Ireland 1958 1982/1986 Oleg BLOKHIN Ukraine 1982/1986 [1] 2006 Robert "BOBBY" ROBSON England 1958 1986/1990 Hristo BONEV Bulgaria 1970/1974 1998 Juan Antonio CAMACHO Spain 1982/1986 2002 Vladislao CAP Argentina 1962 1974 Fabio CAPELLO Italy 1974 2010 [2] Ra�l C�RDENAS Mexico 1954/1958/1962 1970 Paulo C�sar CARPEGGIANI Brazil 1974 1998 [3] CHA BUM-KUN South Korea 1986 1998 Jackie CHARLTON England 1966/1970 1990/1994 [4] Valdir Pereira "DIDI" Brazil 1954/1958/1962 1970 [5] Carlos Verri "DUNGA" Brazil 1990/1994/1998 2010 Giovanni FERRARI Italy 1934/1938 1962 Alfredo FONI Italy 1938 1966 [6] Aurelio GONZ�LEZ Paraguay 1930 1958 Alexandre GUIMAR�ES Costa Rica 1990 2002/2006 Ernst HAPPEL Austria 1954/1958 1978 [7] Ricki HERBERT New Zealand 1982 2010 Josef HICKERSBERGER Austria 1978 1990 Glenn HODDLE England 1982/1986 1998 Jos� Eduardo HOHBERG Uruguay 1954 1970 HUH JONG-MOO South Korea 1986 2010 Pavel JANAS Poland 1982 2006 Henryk KASPERCZAK Poland 1974/1978 1998 [8] Srecko KATANEC Slovenia 1990 [9] 2002 KIM PYUNG-SUK South Korea 1986 1998 J�rgen KLINSMANN (West) Germany 1990/1994/1998 2006 Jakob "K�bi" KUHN Switzerland 1966 2006 Kamaeis LAABIDI Tunisia 1978 2002 Ricardo LAVOLPE Argentina 1978 2006 [10] Cesare MALDINI Italy 1962 1998/2002 [11] Diego MARADONA Argentina 1982/1986/1990/1994 2010 Mick McCARTHY Rep. of Ireland 1990 2002 Kalman MESZOLY Hungary 1962/1966 1982 Henri MICHEL France 1978 1986/1994/1998/2006 [12] Olle NORDIN Sweden 1978 1990 Morten OLSEN Denmark 1986 2002/2010 William Esplin ORMOND Scotland 1954 1974 Daniel PASSARELLA Argentina 1978/1982/1986 1998 Dimitar PENEV Bulgaria 1966/1970/1974 1994 Ilija PETKOVIC Serbia & Mont. 1974 [9] 2006 Herbert PROHASKA Austria 1978/1982 1998 Alfred "Alf" RAMSEY England 1950 1966/1970 Cayetano RE Paraguay 1958 1986 Fernando RIERA Chile 1950 1962 Jos� Antonio ROCA Mexico 1950 1978 Maur�cio RODRIGUEZ El Salvador 1970 1982 Jos� Em�lio SANTAMAR�A Uruguay 1954/1962 [13] 1982 [14] Helmut SENEKOWITSCH Austria 1958 1978 Jorge SOLARI Argenti |
Whose 'Plays Pleasant' included `Candida' and 'You Never Can Tell'? | Candida Summary - eNotes.com Candida Summary link Link Candida: A Mystery is included among “Plays: Pleasant” in George Bernard Shaw’s first collection of plays, Plays: Pleasant and Unpleasant (1898). Like each of the other “Plays: Pleasant” (Arms and the Man, The Man of Destiny, and You Never Can Tell), Candida presents a youthful figure whose informal moral reflections help other characters to understand their lives better. This youth is the nervous eighteen-year-old nobleman Eugene, who returns with Candida to her house and husband in London. Candida’s husband is the socialist reverend Morell, a famous speaker who also runs his household in an egalitarian fashion; since there is only one maid, Morell, his wife, and his secretary assume some of the household chores. Morell seems very much in control of his world until Eugene tells him that he (Eugene) is in love with Candida and that she is probably repulsed by Morell. Eugene’s revelation and reflections undermine Morell’s apparent security and control and show his fragility. An additional complication arises when Morell’s despised father-in-law, the unscrupulous businessman Burgess, comes to talk to Morell for the first time in three years. Burgess is appalled at Morell’s suggestion that they would get along fine if they agreed to be honest with each other. Morell should openly consider Burgess a scoundrel and Burgess should openly call Morell a fool. Morell and Eugene ask Candida to choose between... (The entire section is 538 words.) Get Free Access link Link Act 1. In his London home, the Reverend James Morell, a popular speaker for Christian Socialist causes, is arranging lecture dates with his secretary, Prossy, who is secretly in love with him. His curate, the Reverend Alexander Mill, enters and announces that Morell’s father-in-law, Mr. Burgess, is coming to see him. While Morell briefly leaves the room, Mill and Prossy argue about Mill’s tendency to idealize Morell and his wife, Candida. When Burgess enters, Mill leaves. Burgess has not seen Morell, whom he regards as a fool, for three years. Morell despises Burgess for being interested only in money and for paying low wages to his help. Morell was instrumental in getting the county council to turn down Burgess’s bid for a construction contract. Burgess says that he changed his ways and now pays higher wages, but Morell suspects that Burgess only wants to bid on other contracts. Candida returns from a vacation with her children, accompanied by Eugene Marchbanks; Burgess, impressed to discover that he is the nephew of a peer, leaves, promising to return that afternoon. Candida, too, goes out, and Morell invites Marchbanks to stay for lunch. Marchbanks announces that it is incredible that Morell should think his marriage to Candida a happy one; he himself loves Candida, and he dares Morell to tell Candida what he said. Morell begins to get angry when Marchbanks asserts that Candida is too fine a spirit for a life with Morell. Saying that he will not tell Candida of their talk, Morell instructs the young man to leave. Candida returns and invites Marchbanks to stay for lunch. Act 2. Later that same afternoon, Prossy berates Marchbanks for fiddling with her typewriter. Marchbanks talks poetically of love until Prossy, who is at first exasperated, admits that she, too, is in love. Burgess enters and asserts that Morell is mad. When Morell comes in with the news that Candida is cleaning the house and the lamps, Marchbanks is horrified to think that his... (The entire section is 811 words.) Get Free Access | Famous Canadian Musicians Famous Canadian Musicians singer, musician, songwriter, "Everything I Do", music for "Robin Hood" Burton Cummings "American Woman", lead singer of Guess Who Corey Hart great writer-producer, but his singing sucks. "Sunglasses at Night" Dan Hill singer, songwriter, "Sometimes When We Touch" David Clayton Thomas writer, producer, "St.Elmo's Fire" "Oh What a Feeling", multi Grammy winner David Usher Reputed to be the best pianist in the world. Gordon Lightfoot singer, songwriter, Canada's Bob Dylan Guy Lombardo big band leader, famous for Auld Lang Syne in New York on Christmas Eve Frank Mills "Music Box Dancer", pianist, composer Kim Mitchell |
In the fashion label DKNY, for what does either the ‘D’ or the ‘K’ stand? | DKNY - Official Site and Online Store I want to receive DKNY news. Back to login Forgot password Go back icon Please enter the email address you registered with, and we will send you a link to reset your password. Email Address | Zahn Family Jeopardy Jeopardy Template The brand of underwear Marty McFly wears in Back to the Future 200 What is The Boston Tea Party This took place on Griffin's Wharf in America in 1773. 300 How many of the United States Supreme Court Justices are women? 300 Who is Lord Alfred Tennyson? He wrote the famous 1855 poem The Charge of the Light Brigade 300 What is Pi Math whiz Ferdinand von Lindemann determined this mathematical symbol to be a transcendental number in 1882. 300 Alfred Hitchcock used this to portray blood in the shower scene of Psycho 300 Who is Rosie the Riveter Norman Rockwell's illustration of this US iconic World War II heroine appeared on the cover of the Saturday Evening Post in May 1943 400 What is The Wounded Warrior Project? This charity for veterans has recently been under fire for blowing millions of dollars in donation money on spoils for its staff. 400 This famous 1818 novel had the sub-title 'The Modern Prometheus' 400 What is a conjunction? The part of speech that the word "but" plays in the following sentence: Sam wants to play Xbox, but he hasn't gotten his reading done yet. 400 The date of Harry Potter's birthday 400 Who is Spiro Agnew In October 1973, he resigned as Vice President of the US, and then pleaded no contest to the charges of income tax evasion in a federal court in Baltimore 500 Both Turkish and NATO radars detected a jet from this country violating Turkish airspace 500 He wrote the 1513 guide to leadership (titled in English) The Prince 500 Light reactions, and the Calvin cycle are the two stages of this. 500 The only non Jedi in the original Star Wars trilogy to use a lightsaber 500 |
How many squares are on a chess board? | Answer to Puzzle #27: Number of Squares on a Chessboard total 204 In total there are 204 squares on a chessboard. This is the sum of the number of possible positions for all the squares of size 1x1 to 8x8. Formula For n x n Chessboard? It's clear from the analysis above that the solution in the case of n x n is the sum of the squares from n2 to 12 that is to say n2 + (n-1)2 + (n-2)2 ... ... 22 + 12 Mathematically that is written as follows: The proof of the explicit solution is beyond the scope of this site, but if you want to look it up a mathematician would refer to it as 'the sum of the squares of the first n natural numbers.' The final answer is given by n3/3 + n2/2 + n/6 Can you extend your technique to calculate the number of rectangles on a chessboard? Below are some examples of possible rectangles... All of the above examples would be vailid rectanges... There is more than one way of solving this. But it makes sense to extend our technique from the squares problem first. The key to this is to think of each rectangle individually and consider the number of positions it can be located. For example a 3x7 rectangle can be located in 6 positions horizontally and 2 vertically. From this we can build a matrix of all the possible rectangles and sum. Dimensions In total then there are 1296 possible rectangles. Elegant approach to rectangles, consider the vertices and diagonals. I've been sent an innovative solution to the problem of the number of rectangles on a chessboard by Kalpit Dixit. This solution tackles the issue from a different approach. Rather than looking at specific sizes of rectangles and working out where they can be located we start at the other end and look at locations first. The vertices are the intersections. For our chessboard there are 81 (9 x 9). A diagonal starting at one vertex and ending at another will uniquely describe a rectangle. In order to be a diagonal and not a vertical or horizontal line we may start anywhere but the end point must not have the same vertical or horizontal coordinate. As such there are 64 (8 x 8) possible end points. There are therefore 81 x 64 = 5184 acceptable diagonals. However, whilst each diagonal describes a unique rectangle, each rectangle does not describe a unique diagonal. We see trivially that each rectangle can be represented by 4 diagonals. So our number of rectangles is given by 81 x 64 /4 = 1296 n x n or n x m? The n x n (eg. 9x9,) or n x m (eg 10x15,) problems can now be calculated. The number of vertices being given by (n + 1)2 and (n + 1).(m + 1) respectively. Hence the final solutions are as follows. n x n: (n + 1)2 x n2 / 4 n x m: (n + 1) x (m + 1) x (n x m) / 4 Which can obviously be arranged into something more complicated. Rectangles in Maths Nomenclature It's always my intention to explain the problems without formal maths nomenclature, with reasoning and common sense. But there is quite a neat solution here if you do know about combinations, as in permutations and combinations. Horizontally we are selecting 2 vertices from the 9 available. The order does not matter so it's combinations rather than permutations. And the same vertically. So the answer to the rectangle problem can be answered by: 9C2•9C2 = 362 = 1296 | Stefan Fatsis is the author of Word Freak and A Few Seconds of Panic and is a panelist on Hang Up and Listen . Follow him on Twitter. Any Scrabble player can tell you that the X is actually worth eight points. But as Butts was creating the game, in a fifth-floor walkup in Queens, he tinkered—with the layout of the board, with the total number of tiles, with their distribution, and with their respective point values. “It’s not hit or miss,” Butts said long afterward. “It’s carefully worked out.” Seventy-five years later, Butts’ carefully worked out point values are under attack. Late last month, a University of California–San Diego, cognitive science postdoc and casual player named Joshua Lewis conducted a computer analysis to recalibrate Scrabble’s letter values based on the game’s current lexicon. Lewis reposted his findings to Hacker News, and they were picked up by Digg and went viral. Around the same time, Sam Eifling, writing for Deadspin, asked a programmer friend to do the same . Both were inspired by the fact that while the language had changed dramatically from the time Butts performed his calculations, the game of Scrabble had not. Advertisement It’s a fair observation. Since Scrabble was adopted in chess parlors in New York in the 1950s, competitive players have dissected its strategic quirks. One early realization was that short words have outsized value, so players scoured the preferred source (the now-defunct Funk & Wagnalls Standard College Dictionary) and compiled lists of two- and three-letter words. They also recognized that the most common letters showed up in a lot of words, so they recorded and memorized seven- and eight-letter words—ones that would earn the 50-point bonus for using all seven tiles at once—that contained A, E, I, N, R, S, and T, among other single-point letters. You didn’t need a computer to see that the Q, though worth the most points, was a pain in the rack but the Z not so much. Since the publication in 1978 of the Official Scrabble Players Dictionary, a compilation of several standard college dictionaries, the game’s word list has grown by tens of thousands of words. From a playing vantage, the addition of QI (a Chinese life force) and ZA (short for pizza) in the last lexicon update, in 2006, were game-changers. Players feared the new words would cheapen Scrabble, boosting scoring and elevating the role of chance. It didn’t happen. The Q became less of a hindrance, a slightly fairer tile than before, and players adjusted strategy to account for the new gimmes. That need to adjust validates Lewis’ and Eifling’s suspicion that the values assigned to letters aren’t in perfect harmony with the frequency of their use in English or in its narrower subset, the Scrabble word list. The two approached the problem differently. Eifling and software developer Kyle Rimkus totaled the number of letters in Scrabble-eligible words (1.58 million), isolated the frequency of each letter, and then calculated how overvalued or undervalued each letter was compared to its existing point value. Lewis’ approach was more complicated. He weighted letters not only by appearance in the Scrabble lexicon but also by the frequency with which they appear in words of different lengths (with emphasis on two-, three-, seven-, and eight-letter words) and by their ability to “transition” into and out of other letters. The findings don’t differ much. In both analyses, the values of about half the letters change by one or two points. One or the other found that B, C, F, H, K, M, P, X, Y, and Z are overvalued, which makes some intuitive sense. For instance, the X (eight points) and the Z (10) can be easy money, especially since they occur in a number of short words; bumping them down to six points apiece is a logical move. Similarly, the H was set by Butts at four points, but it now appears in nine two-letter words and combines beautifully with other letters, while the M appears in 12 two-letter words. Living-room players detest the C, but they haven’t studied seven- and eight-letter “bingos,” in which C’s abound. The c |
Pierre de Coubertin who founded the modern Olympic Games thought competing in art was an essential part of the movement; medals in various arts were awarded from 1912 until when? | The Olympics: background and London update – Parliament of Australia Summer and Winter Games venues Executive Summary This paper provides brief background information for Australian Parliamentarians on the origins of the Olympics and a snapshot of the development of the Games since the first modern Olympics were held in 1896. Particular reference is made to the Melbourne Olympics in 1956 and the Sydney Olympics in 2000. The achievements of Australian Olympians are also a special focus of the paper. The paper also provides an insight into some of the many social and political dimensions of the Olympics. Introduction The Olympic Games, it is said, represent ‘ideals of humanity's highest callings—a universal quest for peace, moral integrity, and an exalted mix of mind, body, and spirit that transcends culture’. [1] Since the first modern Games were held in 1896 however, the Olympics have regularly been the subject of controversy and scandal. They have also been used as a tool to promote political agendas, racism and nationalism and, in recent times, they have been criticised for excessive commercialisation and ongoing drug controversies have tarnished their reputation. Some Games issues, like those concerning the amateur status of athletes, are less relevant today as the result of changes to the rules of competition. Others, such as accusations relating to the bribery of officials, remain contentious. Blatant nationalist attempts to hijack the Games, which include the Nazi propaganda Games of 1936, have been relegated to the past. But the Games continue as a tool to promote nationalism, albeit of a less virulent type. Since the 1984 Olympics held in Los Angeles, the opening ceremonies of the Games have increasingly become massive publicity campaigns for each host city’s accomplishments and the cultural significance of host countries. While the intensity of Cold War politics no longer influences the Games, other political issues, like human rights, endure. The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has consistently argued that politics plays no part in Olympic competition and it has banned athletes for so called political protest. Yet despite the IOC’s attempt to disregard politics, it has not been able to operate in a political vacuum. Its responses to incidents which have reflected world circumstances have clearly involved a political dimension or stance, for example, its decision to continue the Games following the massacre of athletes in Munich in 1972. Indeed, it can be argued that the vision expounded by Baron de Coubertin, the founder of the modern Games, that the Olympics should be a catalyst for cooperation between nations, has ensured that politics is inseparable from the Games and that IOC attempts to distance the Games from politics or to reconfigure political incidents in other terms are in themselves political statements. At the same time, the IOC has championed an ancient tradition of an Olympic truce under which the cessation of all hostilities and warfare occurs during the period of the Games. Some have suggested that conducting the Olympics on a neutral site may go further towards this aim than the current practice of choosing host cities, as this move may produce more friendly competition and better cooperation between the nations of the world. [2] But adopting such as alternative could mean that that we lose something of the essence of the Olympics. As one commentator muses: Every four years, as the Olympics approach, or more tragically, disappoint our ideals, they provide us with a dramatic indication of who we are. Perhaps that is the best argument for their continuation. [3] It is not possible in this brief snapshot of the Olympics to discuss all the highlights (and lowlights) of the Olympics of the modern era. Nor is it possible to discuss all the issues that now preoccupy Olympic officials, or general or particular criticisms of the Games. The paper seeks instead to provide some insight for Australian Parliamentarians into the many dimensions of the Olympics. This in turn may i | First modern Olympics is held - Apr 06, 1896 - HISTORY.com First modern Olympics is held Share this: First modern Olympics is held Author First modern Olympics is held URL Publisher A+E Networks On April 6, 1896, the first modern Olympic Games are held in Athens, Greece, with athletes from 14 countries participating. The International Olympic Committee met for the first time in Paris in June 1984 and chose Greece as the site of the inaugural modern Olympiad. The ancient games are believed to have originated in 776 B.C. in Olympia, Greece, where athletes competed in one event: a foot race. Over the years, other events were added, including chariot racing, boxing, wrestling and the pentathlon. Participants, who were all young men from Greek city-states and colonies, often battled it out in the buff, as a way to celebrate the human body, and winners received olive branches. The last ancient Olympics are thought to have taken place in A.D. 393. At the first modern Olympics, 241 male athletes (and no women) representing 14 nations competed in 43 events. America’s James Connolly became the first modern Olympic champion when he won the triple jump on the opening day of the Games. For his achievement, he was awarded a silver medal and an olive branch. Connolly later finished second in the high-jump event and took third in the long jump. France, Great Britain, Germany and Greece had the largest number of athletes participating. Nevertheless, the U.S. took home the most first-place finishes (11) of any nation, followed by Greece (10) and Germany (6). All told, America placed first, second or third in 20 events while Greece scored in 46 events and Germany placed in 13 competitions. To the delight of the hometown crowd, Greek runner Spyridon Louis won the marathon. The first Olympiad closed on April 15, 1896. The second Olympiad was held in Paris in 1900 with 997 athletes (22 of them women) from 24 countries competing in 95 events. The U.S. hosted the Olympics for the first time in 1904, in St. Louis. The third Olympiad marked the first time gold, silver and bronze medals were given out to first, second and third-place finishers. Starting in 1992, the summer and winter games, which had traditionally been held in the same year every four years, took place two years apart. The Summer Games returned to Athens in 2004, with 10,625 athletes (4,329 women and 6,296 men) from 201 nations participating in 301 events. Related Videos |
"Which French Revolutionary leader said before his execution in 1794: ""Show my head to the people, it is worth seeing""?" | French Revolution - Facts & Summary - HISTORY.com Google Prelude to the French Revolution: Monarchy in Crisis As the 18th century drew to a close, France’s costly involvement in the American Revolution and extravagant spending by King Louis XVI (1754-1793) and his predecessor had left the country on the brink of bankruptcy. Not only were the royal coffers depleted, but two decades of poor cereal harvests, drought, cattle disease and skyrocketing bread prices had kindled unrest among peasants and the urban poor. Many expressed their desperation and resentment toward a regime that imposed heavy taxes yet failed to provide relief by rioting, looting and striking. Did You Know? Over 17,000 people were officially tried and executed during the Reign of Terror, and an unknown number of others died in prison or without trial. In the fall of 1786, Louis XVI’s controller general, Charles Alexandre de Calonne (1734-1802), proposed a financial reform package that included a universal land tax from which the privileged classes would no longer be exempt. To garner support for these measures and forestall a growing aristocratic revolt, the king summoned the Estates-General (“les états généraux”)–an assembly representing France’s clergy, nobility and middle class–for the first time since 1614. The meeting was scheduled for May 5, 1789; in the meantime, delegates of the three estates from each locality would compile lists of grievances (“cahiers de doléances”) to present to the king. The French Revolution at Versailles: Rise of the Third Estate France’s population had changed considerably since 1614. The non-aristocratic members of the Third Estate now represented 98 percent of the people but could still be outvoted by the other two bodies. In the lead-up to the May 5 meeting, the Third Estate began to mobilize support for equal representation and the abolishment of the noble veto–in other words, they wanted voting by head and not by status. While all of the orders shared a common desire for fiscal and judicial reform as well as a more representative form of government, the nobles in particular were loath to give up the privileges they enjoyed under the traditional system. By the time the Estates-General convened at Versailles, the highly public debate over its voting process had erupted into hostility between the three orders, eclipsing the original purpose of the meeting and the authority of the man who had convened it. On June 17, with talks over procedure stalled, the Third Estate met alone and formally adopted the title of National Assembly; three days later, they met in a nearby indoor tennis court and took the so-called Tennis Court Oath (“serment du jeu de paume”), vowing not to disperse until constitutional reform had been achieved. Within a week, most of the clerical deputies and 47 liberal nobles had joined them, and on June 27 Louis XVI grudgingly absorbed all three orders into the new assembly. The French Revolution Hits the Streets: The Bastille and the Great Fear On June 12, as the National Assembly (known as the National Constituent Assembly during its work on a constitution) continued to meet at Versailles, fear and violence consumed the capital. Though enthusiastic about the recent breakdown of royal power, Parisians grew panicked as rumors of an impending military coup began to circulate. A popular insurgency culminated on July 14 when rioters stormed the Bastille fortress in an attempt to secure gunpowder and weapons; many consider this event, now commemorated in France as a national holiday, as the start of the French Revolution. The wave of revolutionary fervor and widespread hysteria quickly swept the countryside. Revolting against years of exploitation, peasants looted and burned the homes of tax collectors, landlords and the seigniorial elite. Known as the Great Fear (“la Grande peur”), the agrarian insurrection hastened the growing exodus of nobles from the country and inspired the National Constituent Assembly to abolish feudalism on August 4, 1789, signing what the historian Georges Lefebvre later called the “ | Last words - The Art and Popular Culture Encyclopedia Last words " I go to seek a Great Perhaps ", supposed last words of François Rabelais Related Train wreck at Montparnasse ( October 22 , 1895 ) by Studio Lévy and Sons. Last words or final words are a person's final articulated words said prior to death or as death approaches. Quotations of "Last words" may not be the words spoken immediately before death, as these tend to reflect the mode of death. "Last words" may not be written down and accurately recorded, and they may not be quoted accurately for a variety of reasons. Last words may be deliberately misquoted in official records, or family members may enhance or create last words in order to further the reputation of the deceased. For example; Vice-Admiral Horatio Nelson 's last words were probably "Drink, drink. Fan, fan. Rub, rub", but he is remembered for his earlier "Kiss me Hardy" words when mortally wounded; and George V 's last words were reputedly "Bugger Bognor ", but official records reported that he was inquiring about the British Empire . See also Sorted alphabetically by last name (with some monarchs and leaders sorted by their first names, e.g. William the Silent ). This article only refers to last words of persons who actually lived or are believed to have actually lived. Last words of fictional characters can be found in Fictional last words . Cold Harbor. June 3rd. I am dead.' Who: American Soldier Note: This note was found on the body of a Union soldier, pinned to the inside of his jacket. Prior to the suicidal attack on June 3rd, 1864, many Union soldiers placed final notes inside their jackets prior to leaving their entrenchments. Ja, maar niet te veel. Translation: Yes, but not too many Who: Gerrit Achterberg , Dutch poet. Note: Achterberg had just parked his car, when his wife asked: "'Shall I bake some potatoes?'" After answering the question he suffered a fatal heart attack. [Asked by Mrs. Clark if he knew what day it was.] "Oh, yes; it is the glorious Fourth of July. It is a great day. It is a good day. God bless it. God bless you all. [He then lapsed into unconsciousness. He awakened later, and mumbled] Thomas Jefferson…" Who: John Adams Note: John Adams died on July 4, 1826. He is often quoted as having said " Thomas Jefferson still survives." with some depictions indicating he might have not expressed the entire statement before dying, i.e.: "Thomas Jefferson… still survi—", but some research indicates that only the words "Thomas Jefferson" were clearly intelligible among his last. Adams did not know that Jefferson, his great political rival—and later friend and correspondent—had died a few hours earlier that same 4th of July, 1826, exactly fifty years after the signing of the Declaration of Independence. This is the last of Earth! I am content! Who: John Quincy Adams , US President, February 21, 1848. Note: John Quincy Adams died on the floor of the U.S Capitol Building, as he had become a U.S. Representative from the 11th District of Massachusetts after his presidency. See in what peace a Christian can die. Who: Joseph Addison , writer, d. June 17, 1719 Shema Yisrael Adonai Eloheinu Adonai Echad (שמע ישראל ה' אלהינו ה' אחד) Translation: Hear, O Israel! The Lord is our God! The Lord is One! Who: Rabbi Akiba ben Joseph (Akiva) Note: These words (the Shema, from Deuteronomy 6:4) were stated as R. Akiba was being flayed by a Roman executioner for his continuing to teaching the Torah, despite the Roman prohibition on doing so (Talmud Berachot 61b). Because of R. Akiba, it is customary for Jews to recite the Shema as their last words. Is it not meningitis? You be good. See you tomorrow. I love you. Who: Alex , African Grey Parrot used in comparative psychology research at Brandeis University Note: Spoken to his handler, Dr. Irene Pepperberg, when she put him in his cage for the night; he was found dead the next morning Who: Alexander the Great In response to his generals asking the heirless Alexander which one of them would get control of the empire. Note: When asked on his deathbed who |
Which group of mammals belong to the order, Chiroptera? | Animals, Animals and More Animals: Bats - Order Chiroptera Bats - Order Chiroptera All bats belong to the order Chiroptera (hand-winged). There are 19 families, 178 genera and 926 species in the order Chiroptera, making it the the second largest mammalian order, which makes up around 20% of all known living mammal species.The term Chitoptera comes from two Greek words, "chiro", meaning "hand" and "ptera" meaning wing. Order Rodentia (rodents) is the most speciose group of mammals. The order Chiroptera is divided into two main groups: megachiroptera, the large fruit eating bats (also known as "flying foxes" or "megabats") and the smaller microchiroptera ("microbats") that eat insects, blood, fish, lizards, birds and nectar. Microbats live worldwide, except for Antarctica and most of the arctic region. Most of the world's bats are microbats. Megabats include nearly 200 species and live in tropical regions. Megachiroptera (Megabats) Megabats consists of one family (Pteropodidae) and about 166 species. Megabats are also called fruit bats because they all feed primarily on plant material: fruit, nectar or pollen. The flower-eaters are usually small and have long pointed heads, long tongues, and the ability to hover and fly slowly. Some megabats will supplement their diets with insects. Megabats are also called flying foxes because they have big eyes for finding food and they have a face that looks somewhat like a fox. Microchiroptera (Microbats) Microbats consists of the remaining 18 families (around 759 species). Most of the species are are insectivorous. Fewer than 1% are carnivorous (feeding on rodents, other bats, reptiles, birds, amphibians, and even fish). And, three species in the family Phyllostomidae, subfamily Desmodontinae (vampire bat) feed on nothing but the blood of other vertebrates. The vampire bat is the only mammal that survives solely on the blood of animals (hematophagy). All United States bats (except for three flower-eating species that migrate from Mexico), and 70 percent of the bat species worldwide, feed almost exclusively on insects. Insectivore bats forage near freshwater streams, lakes and ponds, preying on insects as they emerge from the water. They can eat more than 50% of their body weight in insects each night. Nursing females may eat their entire body weight each night-as many as 4,500 or more small insects, including insects which are agricultural pests or garden pests. Bats are the only major predators of night-flying insects. Differences between Megabats and Microbats Here are some of the key differences between megabats and microbats: Megabats are found only in the Old World tropics. Microbats are much more broadly distributed. Microbats use highly sophisticated echolocation for navigation and hunting. Megabats primarily using their eyes for navigation and finding food. The Egyptian fruit bat (Rousettus egyptiacus) is an exception. it uses a simple form of echolocation that is nowhere near as sophisticated as the echolocation microbats use. Microbats lack the claw at the second toe of the forelimb. The ears of microbats don't form a closed ring, but the edges are separated from each other at the base of the ear. Microbats lack the underfur; they have only guard hairs or are naked. Megabats regulate their body temperature within a tight range of temperatures and none hibernates. The body temperature of microbats can change quite a bit, and some hibernate. Why Bats are Nocturnal Bats are mainly active at night. They leave their roosts just after sunset and come back before day break. Most flying insects fly at night. So, other than spiders, bats have no competition for food. Night time protects the bats agains predators. Other than an occasional owl or snake, most predators can't catch a bat at night. Bats have a thin wing membrane, which would make flying during the heat of the day hazardous due to excessive absorption of heat. This could cause the bat to overheat and possibly get dehydrated. The cooler night air protects the bat from the heat and helps it maintain its body temperature and | You must be the change you want to see in the world | Speak Up For The Voiceless - International Animal Rescue Foundation - Environmental News and Media | Page 12 You must be the change you want to see in the world Sudanese Badger Bat – Niumbaha superba Every month there is an estimated twenty species of new flora and fauna located on Planet Earth. However back in 2013 scientists from the University of Bucknell University and Fauna & Flora International located deep in the heart of South Sudan a new bat species commonly named as the Pied Bat or Badger bat. And what a stunningly beautiful bat this is too which oddly does look identical to the markings of our Chinese Panda. The scientific name related to this species of bat was thought to be related to the Glauconycteris superba which for now thankfully is listed as [least concern] on the International Union for the Conservation of Nature’s Red List identified back in 1939 Dr Haymen whom was the first to discover this particular species of bat. However the new “genera” pictured was discovered in 2013 DeeAnn Reeder, an Associate Professor of Biology at Bucknell. This species of Pied bat (Glauconycteris superba) was bordering endangerment back in the mid 1990’s of which from 1996-2004 was listed as [vulnerable], to date though its population trend or how many Pied bats actually exist is currently unknown. So whats the news on the “Panda bat” as its commonly named? This is a special bat, and not just because of its strikingly beautiful spots and stripes. This is a rare specimen, whose discovery in South Sudan led researchers to identify a new genus of bat. The bat is just the fifth specimen of its kind ever collected. DeeAnn Reeder, an Associate Professor of Biology at Bucknell and first author of the paper announcing the new bat genus, recognized the bat as the same species as a specimen captured in the Democratic Republic of the Congo in 1939. That specimen was classified as Glauconycteris superba, but after detailed analyses she and her colleagues determined it did not belong in the genus Glauconycteris. It was so unique that they needed to create a new genus for it. Reeder and her colleagues named the new genus Niumbaha , which means “rare” or “unusual” in Zande, the language spoken in Western Equatoria State, where the bat was captured. The bat’s full scientific name is Niumbaha superba, reflecting both the rarity and the magnificence of this creature. “Our discovery of this new genus of bat is an indicator of how diverse the area is and how much work remains,” Reeder said in a press release. So what’s the news on this species of bat? Well firstly we can state that this species of bat (Niumbaha superba) although not the same genera was primarily located by Dr Haymen in 1939 Niumbaha superba oddly is not listed on the International Union for the Conservation of Natures Red List of (threatened species) as this newly discovered genera is listed as [vulnerable] wheres its relative Glauconycteris superba is listed as least concern. The pied (panda bat) is found in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Ivory Coast, Ghana and South Sudan, the genus Niumbaha was identified by Reeder, Helgen, Vodzak, Lunde & Ejotre, in 2013. The species lives in natural habitats, tropical or sub-tropical rain-forests or tropical moist lowland forests. To date we are only aware that the current threats surrounding this species is habitat loss. However this soon could change of which threats from hunters hunting for the bush meat trade could see the species pushed into extinction. Habitat loss or habitat fragmentation is playing quite a pivotal role with regards to many species of bats declining worldwide. However other species of bat that normally roost in caves seem to be less threatened by such habitat human disturbances. Bats make up a quarter of the mammalian diversity on the planet, and they are the only mammal that can fly. The African continent and Madagascar and its associated islands contain about 258 extant species of bats, which comprises about 25% of the global bat diversity. Bats are |
Who had a 50s No 1 with Stagger Lee? | The Annotated "Stagger Lee" "Delia whistled a different tune--what tune could that be?" The Annotated "Stagger Lee" Words by Robert Hunter; music by Jerry Garcia Copyright Ice Nine Publishing; used by permission. 1940 Xmas evening with a full moon over town Staggerlee met Billy DeLyon and he blew that poor boy down Do you know what he shot him for? What do you make of that? Baio, Baio, tell me how can this be? You arrest the girls for turning tricks but you're scared of Staggerlee Staggerlee is a madman and he shot my Billy dead Baio you go get him or give the job to me Delia DeLyon, dear sweet Delia-D How the hell can I arrest him when he's twice as big as me? Don't ask me to go downtown - I wouldn't come back alive Not only is that mother big but he packs a .45 Baio Delia said just give me a gun He shot my Billy dead now I'm gonna see him hung She waded to DeLyon's Club through Billy DeLyon's blood Stepped up to Staggerlee at the bar Said Buy me a gin fizz , love As Staggerlee lit a cigarette she shot him in the balls Blew the smoke off her revolver, had him dragged to city hall Baio, Baio, see you hang him high He shot my Billy dead and now he's got to die Delia went a walking down on Singapore Street A three-piece band on the corner played "Nearer, My God, to Thee" but Delia whistled a different tune...what tune could it be? The song that woman sung was Look out Staggerlee The song that Delia sung was Look out Staggerlee The song that woman sung was Look out Staggerlee The song that Delia sung was Look out Staggerlee Key: F (Bridge in G) Time signature: Cut time Chords used: F, C, B-flat, A A-flat, G7, A7, Em, D, G, Songbook availability: Shakedown Street First performance: August 30, 1978, at Red Rocks Amphitheatre in Morrison, Colorado. "Stagger Lee" appeared in the first set, between "Mama Tried" and "Looks Like Rain." The show also featured the first "I Need A Miracle" and "If I Had the World to Give." The song has had a fairly consistent place in the repertoire over the years, disappearing now and then for extended periods. In Robert Hunter's Stagger Lee There are a number of tunes entitled "Stagger Lee" which have been recorded over the years. They all derive from a series of tales and songs in African- American folklore. See Tony Kullen's essay, available at Alex Allan's site: Stagger Lee: A Historical Look at the Urban Legend for a detailed look at the topic. One serious attempt to ascertain the possible historical existence of Stacker Lee was made, in an article by Richard E. Buehler, "Stacker Lee: a Partial Investigation into the Historicity of a Negro Murder Ballad," published in the Keystone Folklore Quarterly in the Fall, 1967 issue (pp. 187-191.) Buehler identifies a Stacker Lee who was a Confederate officer and subsequently an upstanding member of the community, and who is unlikely to have been the model for the badman of legend. And while Buehler suggests several lines for further research, no one seems to have taken up the task--notably the possibility that the key to the historicity of the ballad may lie in the name "Billy Lyons," rather than in Stacker Lee. This historical Stacker Lee unearthed by Buehler was the member of the Lee family of steamboat owners, and he points out that "Many of the Lee Line boats were named for members of the Lee family, and one of them was the Stacker Lee (hence the name of Miss Ferber's showboat [immortalized in her book, Show Boat ]). This boat was commissioned in 1906 and went down in 1916." (p. 188) Blair Jackson, in his magazine "Golden Road" said this about "Stagger Lee": ""Stagger Lee," who pops on the Shakedown album is a fabled character who some suggest dates back to the Civil War. Variously called "Stag-O-Lee," "Stack-O-Lee," and other names, the song is about a scoundrel who killed Billy Lyons because he stole Stag's Stetson hat. Stag-O-Lee was upset about the death, though--because he failed to shoot Billy right between the eyes. Songwriters over the years have elaborated on the story, bringing in the bad man's deals with the devil, etc. It's been recorded | What's That Sound? • W. W. 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Focus on children's health, education, and overall happiness White middle-class teenagers embraced rhythm and blues Knowing parents wouldn't approve of suggestive lyrics This could be children's form of social rebellion Allowed an alternative to assimilating into their parents' adult world culture Movies appeared with rebellious themes Rebellious young people who rebelled for the sake of rebellion The Wild One (1953) starring Marlon Brando Rebel without a Cause (1955) starring James Dean Blackboard Jungle (1955) about teenage delinquency in an urban high school Featured "(We're Gonna) Rock Around the Clock" Song was played over the opening credits Caused rock and roll to be associated with delinquency One of the top pop records of that year By 1955 rhythm and blues was being called rock and roll Radio and records The categories were based on buying patterns among consumers of music Pop was based on white middle-class consumers Rhythm and blues on black consumers Country and western on rural and low-income white consumers In the mid 1950s when white middle-class teens discovered rhythm and blues the distinction between styles blurred Crossovers are records that appear on one chart and then on one of the other two Two ways that a song can cross over to another chart: The record sales can generate a chart position on another chart For instance, a pop song becomes popular among country and western listeners, who buy enough copies of the record to generate a chart position on the country and western chart A different artist can record a new version of the song specifically for a particular listening audience When a different artist records a new version of a song it is called a "cover" It is possible (and not uncommon) for a song to be both a cover and a crossover This phenomenon was less common in the years from 1950 to 1953. Only about 10% of songs crossed over from one chart to another chart Beginning in 1954 25% of the rhythm and blues records began to cross over By 1958 that figure was 94% The cover and crossover trend followed a pattern based on economics A black rhythm and blues artist would release a song recorded on a small indie label A major label (or larger indie label) would release a cover of that song The cover would usually be a white artist The cover would come out quickly after the originalsometimes during the same month Major labels had the distribution system and financial wherewithal to produce their recording quickly and get it out to a national audience Therefore, the major label cover would be more successful than the original indie product Black artists began to cross over in 1955 Fats Domino (Antoine Domino) from New Orleans Recorded on Imperial records based in Los Angeles Several early 1950s rhythm and blues hits "The Fat Man" (r6, 1950) "Goin' Home" (r1, 1952) Polite, clean-cut personal image Continued the pop style established by Frank Sinatra and Eddie Fisher Helped establish rock and roll as a valid part of the mainstream in the last half of the 1950s Cover versions controversy Black artists resented white artists covering and outselling their records Records were often reproduced in meticulous detail Difference only that these covers were by white pop artists on another label Intent seemed to be to replace the black artists' recordings in charts, broadcast, and jukeboxes Pop music business executives watched rhythm and blues charts to get in on the next hit Rhythm and blues and rock and roll artists provided material for the pop market Black artists didn't reap the financial benefits of their recordings that they should have Rhythm and blues artists often were paid a flat fee Didn't get royalties that were usually paid to songwriters Their record companies were small-scale operations There was always the possibility that they would fold so money up front seemed better Therefore the only long-term beneficiaries were the label executiveswho were white Music business revolved around the song itself rather than a recording of a song Common prac |
Which city hosts the Charlie Parker Jazz Festival? | City Parks FoundationCharlie Parker Jazz Festival - City Parks Foundation City Parks Foundation Corporate Events Charlie Parker Jazz Festival Each year we assemble some of the finest musicians in the world who reflect Charlie Parker’s musical individuality and genius, to promote appreciation for this highly influential and world-renowned artist. In the world of modern music - not just jazz - few figures loom as large or cast as long a shadow as saxophonist Charlie Parker, best known as "Bird" (short for "Yardbird") to generations of musicians. He was born in1920 and almost sixty years since his death in 1955, he is universally celebrated for single-handedly inventing bebop and bringing jazz into the modern era. Charlie Parker Jazz Festival is New York City's annual salute to the legendary saxophonist. City Parks Foundation is proud to celebrate this histories festival, featuring contemporaries of Charlie Parker as well as young jazz musicians that continue to shape and drive the art form. The 2016 Charlie Parker Jazz Festival featured performances from Jason Lindner: Breeding Ground, Antoinette Montague, DJ Greg Caz, Randy Weston African Rhythms Sextet, Cory Henry & The Funk Apostles, The Artistry of Jazzmeia Horn, Charles Turner III, DeJohnette - Holland - Moran, Allan Harris, Donny McCaslin Group and Grace Kelly. 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Which US president is depicted on the Purple Heart medal? | The Purple Heart: Recognition for the Common Soldier Recognition for the Common Soldier Sign Up for Our Free Newsletters Thanks, You're in! Health Tip of the Day Sign up There was an error. Please try again. Please select a newsletter. Please enter a valid email address. Did you mean ? US Military Updated January 25, 2016. The Purple Heart, the oldest military decoration in the world still in use, is awarded to those wounded or killed as a result of engaging the enemy while serving in the U.S. military. It was the first American award available to the common soldier. Gen. George Washington created its forerunner, the Badge of Military Merit, in 1782. It was a heart cut from purple cloth and edged with lace. It fell into disuse after the Revolutionary War but was revived in 1932 to commemorate the bicentennial of Washington’s birth, on orders from Gen. Douglas MacArthur. Today’s medal bears the likeness of Washington on an enameled purple heart, edged in brass and topped with Washington’s family crest and flanking leaves. It is suspended from a purple ribbon with white borders. The back of the medal bears the inscription “For Military Merit” and repeats the Washington crest. continue reading below our video What You Need to Consider Before Changing Jobs In 1952, President Harry S. Truman extended the award retroactively to fighters in World War I. A decade later, President John F. Kennedy made it available to civilians wounded while serving in some capacity with the U.S. armed forces. That option was withdrawn in 1998 as part of the National Defense Authorization Act. Recipients don’t have to be recommended for the Purple Heart, as they do for several other military honors. They must be able to document treatment by a medical officer for an injury sustained while attacking or being attacked by hostile forces. Injuries from friendly fire and self-inflicted wounds count, so long as the accident took place while targeting the enemy. The Purple Heart also can be awarded to those wounded while being held as a prisoner of war, during a terrorist attack, or as a result of military operations while serving as a peacekeeper. Post-traumatic stress disorder and symptoms related to Agent Orange exposure during the Vietnam War don’t qualify. Those wounded more than once may pin extra oak-leaf clusters to their Purple Heart. The medal is approved by a person's chain of command, or a hospital commander, and a formal ceremony is held. Related Articles | Jeopardy: Insatiable Edition Jeopardy Template 100 What is the USA (Complementing Great Britain that won a gold at every Summer Games.) Think outside Scandinavia. What is the only country that won a gold medal at every Winter Olympics? 100 What is 'Gone with the Wind'? 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What is the more common name of the garden plant Calendula? | Common Name: Pot Marigold | Scientific Name: Calendula Officinalis - DoctorSchar.com Common Name: Pot Marigold | Scientific Name: Calendula Officinalis Family Name: Compositae Introduction Early on in my search for botanical substances that inspired the body to vital health was this. Any plant that has long been used to heal injured skin, reported to stimulate fast and miraculous skin healing, was a good candidate for investigation. If the plant, say Calendula, had the ability to make broken skin heal super fast, it probably had the ability to stimulate the body to heal super fast. This could not be a less dramatic herb. Its common, its cheap, and its widely used to treat diaper rash. But, my studies revealed that this is an excellent full body health stimulant, and one that should be used for more than the diaper bag. It is, by the by, a close relation to chamomile and echinacea, two fantastic health stimulants. RESOURCES Chapter from Backyard Medicine Chest Chapter from My PhD Thesis Notes from the Eclectic Physicians Fact Sheet Part Used: Flowers In a Word: Skin Healer Reasonable Uses: minor wounds, burns, abrasions, pressure sores, bed sores, diaper rash, jock itch, athletes foot fungus, thrush, oral and genital herpes, sore throat, mouth ulcers, infected gums. History and Traditional Uses The ancient healers Dioscorides and Pliny called calendula an excellent skin healer. During the Dark Ages, medieval healers felt it was so healing it had to be magical. Plants with powerful healing powers have always been associated with magic- it was a way for the people to explain the inexplicable healing touch contained in the plant. Calendula’s ability to heal up damaged skin was so incredible people thought it would lend power to love charms or charms of protection. A classic European skin healer, Calendula was a primary ingredient in ointments, balms, salves, and creams. Scientific Back Up Calendula is related to burdock and chamomile, herbs that are also used for their skin-soothing properties. Skin healing is a family business. Calendula’s chemical ingredients include compounds that reduce inflammation and combat infection from bacterial, fungal, and viral sources. In addition, compounds in calendula actually help the skin knit itself back together after a tear has occurred. In Germany, calendula is specifically recommended for treating hard-to-heal leg ulcers and mouth and throat irritations. Russian research indicates that tincture of calendula may have promise as a treatment for herpes simplex outbreaks and certain flu viruses. It may even have promise as a cancer fighter—specifically, against skin cancer. Research suggests that the plant stimulates the immune system which in turn is better able to attack abnormal cells and microbial invaders. Herbalists Use It To… Dampen Diaper Rash There is nothing more pathetic than a child suffering with diaper rash. Since the earliest day mothers have use Calendula to take the red and the pain out of a bad case of diaper rash. Calendula cream should be applied with every change of diaper to get the problem under control and keep it gone. Hinder Herpes Calendula tincture or cream can be used to keep a herpes outbreak from happening and or limit an attack once it has started. This includes oral and genital herpes. The tea or tincture should be taken internally and the cream applied externally. Fight Fungus Athletes foot, jock itch, and nail fungus are all caused by `parasitic fungi feed on the human body. Calendula comes packing with anti-fungal compounds that keep these unpleasant infestations under control. The cream should be applied four times a day until the problem clears. Upgrade Gum Health Calendula is used as a gargle to improve problem gums, especially those inclined to bleeding and infection. The tea or tincture should be gargled with morning and night after brushing the teeth. Heal hurts A small bottle of Calendula tincture can be kept in the medicine chest for those moments when disaster strikes. It can be used in lieu of antibiotic creams to treat minor cuts, burns, abra | General Knowledge Quiz - By Zarbo84 The fictional character John Clayton is better known by what name? La Paz is the administrative capital of which South American country? Actor Charles Buchinsky was better known by what name? The medical condition ‘aphonia’ is the inability to do what? In Greek mythology, Pygmalion was the king of which Island? Who played the title role in the 1953 film ‘The Glenn Miller Story’? A third wedding anniversary is traditionally represented by which material? In the Bible, what sign did God give Noah that the earth would not be flooded again? 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In addition to sapphire, what gemstone is a variety of the mineral corundum? | Sapphire Series Part 1: Introduction to Sapphire and Synthetic Sapphire | Research & News Sapphire Series Part 1: Introduction to Sapphire and Synthetic Sapphire Jennifer Stone-Sundberg July 16, 2013 Figure 1: The deep blue 98.57 ct Bismarck sapphire is from Myanmar (formerly Burma). Photo by Chip Clark, Smithsonian Institution. Most people hear the word “sapphire” and envision a beautiful velvety blue gemstone such as the center stone in the Bismarck sapphire necklace (figure 1). But there is more to sapphire than many people realize, and it might surprise you to find out about its industrial applications, its long history within the synthetic crystal growth industry, where it’s showing up today, and where you might see it tomorrow. Figure 2. Left: In this model of corundum’s crystal structure, the purple and gold balls represent aluminum and oxygen, respectively. The pink shadowing shows the octahedral coordination of aluminum. Right: A hexagonal representation showing the c and a planes. Sapphire is a variety of the mineral corundum, also known as aluminum oxide (Al2O3). Corundum crystallizes in the trigonal crystal system and is normally described using hexagonal axes (figure 2). It can assume a rainbow array of colors given the correct trace impurities and growth conditions (figure 3). In addition to blue sapphire and red ruby, corundum also includes “fancy” sapphires of every other color (including colorless). Sapphire and ruby are found all over the world, with notable sources in Africa, Asia, Australia, North America, and Europe. Figure 3. These sapphires in a rainbow array of colors are from GIA’s Dr. Eduard J. Gübelin Collection. Photo by Robert Weldon. Sapphire has a melting point of 2040°C, a high hardness of 9 on the Mohs scale, and a substantial refractive index of 1.76 to 1.78. When no impurities giving it color are present, sapphire can make a wonderful optical window material since it’s transparent throughout the entire visible range, and far into the UV and IR ranges as well. With such properties it’s no wonder sapphire has been such a treasured gemstone throughout recorded history. These same properties have also made it very attractive for non-gem applications as well, and some of the most sophisticated synthetic crystal growth and processing techniques to date have resulted from demand for these products. Sapphire saw its first industrial application more than 300 years ago, as jewel bearings in mechanical timepieces, where longevity and high accuracy were worth the cost of these durable and low-friction components. The first synthetic corundum, a flux-grown ruby, was produced in 1873. This development was followed by the commercial introduction of the flux-grown Geneva synthetic ruby in 1885 and Verneuil flame-fusion synthetic ruby in 1902. Early synthetic sapphires and rubies were used for gems and watch jewels. Since then, however, synthetic sapphire has been produced by more growth techniques than probably any other crystal. Sapphire is a binary compound with a congruent melting point (at this temperature, the solid turns into a liquid of the same composition), aiding in its applicability to so many growth techniques. Figure 4. Chatham synthetic sapphire, as-grown and faceted. Courtesy of Tom Chatham. Today the flux (solution) and Verneuil (flame-fusion) techniques are still used for synthetic gems and for other applications. During the 20th century, Carroll Chatham developed high-quality flux techniques to slowly grow crystals with carefully controlled properties. Using his specialized processes, Chatham introduced gem-quality ruby in 1959 and blue sapphire in 1975 (figure 4). Flame-fusion techniques have been used to quickly produce small sapphire boules used for jewelry as well as feed-stock for other sapphire growth techniques. Hrand Djevahirdjian began growing crystals using the Verneuil method in 1905, and the Swiss factory he opened in 1914 is still producing synthetic sapphire today (figure 5). Figure 5. Djeva flame-fusion synthetic sapphire and ruby, as-grown and faceted. Courtesy of Hra | Crystal Shape of Minerals: Forms and Types - Video & Lesson Transcript | Study.com Crystal Shape of Minerals: Forms and Types Watch short & fun videos Start Your Free Trial Today An error occurred trying to load this video. Try refreshing the page, or contact customer support. You must create an account to continue watching Register for a free trial Are you a student or a teacher? I am a student Start Your Free Trial To Continue Watching As a member, you'll also get unlimited access to over lessons in math, English, science, history, and more. 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Did you know that the term crystal can have different meanings in addition to something pretty to look at? A crystal can refer to a regular pattern of molecules within a mineral or the shapes at a macroscopic level. This is also known as the crystal habit. Crystals Crystals have amazed us throughout history. For example, the crystal structure of a diamond reflects light in such a way to mesmerize even the harshest critic. But what is a crystal? The term crystal is used to convey different meanings at the microscopic or macroscopic level. At the microscopic level, a crystal is a solid formed by regularly-repeating patterns of molecules that are connected together. Now, not all solids are crystals. In a non-crystal solid, the arrangement of the molecules is random throughout the material; it's not regular. Still, at the microscopic level, the crystal is characterized by the unit cell, which is a collection of molecules repeated in exactly the same arrangement throughout the entire material. At the macroscopic level, geologists use the term crystal shape, or crystal habit, to refer to the visible external shape of a sample of a material. The shape or habit results from the common or characteristic shape of either a single crystal or aggregate of crystals. In this lesson, we will discuss two general types of crystal habits. The first exists as regular polygons and are thus termed euhedral, where 'eu' means true. The second type doesn't exist in regular geometric forms. Euhedral Crystals Let's look first at the euhedral crystals. Euhedral crystals have flat surfaces |
By what two word name was the Rugby Football League known between 1895 and 1922? | Rugby Football History All Blacks Barbarians Canada British & Irish Lions Ireland Scotland Springboks USA Wales Wallabies Rules on amateurism The earliest strictures against professionalism came from the Yorkshire committee in 1879, when, in response to the influx of working class players and their expectations of payment following the start of the Yorkshire Cup in 1877, they adopted the MCC’s regulations on amateurism. These rules made it clear that a "gentleman” who found himself out of pocket could legitimately claim expenses 1 . It is also worth noting that Yorkshire and Lancashire representatives formed the majority of the committee which drew up the RFU’s first amateurism rules in 1886. Since many of the clubs in the North of England were either started by industrialists or well supported by them. Players were often allowed to leave work early on a Saturday to play without any deduction of pay. Inducements were made to players from other parts of the country to come and play for local teams. Furthermore, the huge match attendances and public support for the game in Lancashire and Yorkshire resulting in some local games getting audiences larger than Internationals held in London. All of this fueled what became know as "Veiled Professionalism". In 1892/3 the leading gate taking clubs in the North formed leagues, they also operated a longer season, trained their players more thoroughly before key games by means of professional trainers and even introduced special diets for players. All of this was not viewed favorably by the more laid-back South and was seen as a pre-cursor to professionalism. By 1893 reports of some players in the North of England receiving payments for playing were reaching the Rugby Union on a regular basis. One early incident of note was the professional of David and Evan James on March 29th, 1893. The brothers were both Welsh internationals and played for Broughton Rovers. Both were suspended from the union but the club went unpunished due to no evidence of its complicity. The South were also not beyond reproach, also inducing players to come to clubs (Poaching) and the RFU itself turned a blind eye to evidence of professionalism when it suited it e.g. as stated by Collins 1 , "it took no action whatsoever against the returning 1888 tourists, despite publicly available evidence that they were being paid, in order to protect Stoddart." Although the North and South were often in dispute over other issues, they did appear to be united against professionalism in principle, so the idea of a North/South divide as the prime reason for the split appears to be inaccurate. The problem of how to define professionalism i.e. what was acceptable compensation and what not, indeed how to identify whether unacceptable practice had taken place at all. Committee of enquiry Following a complaint from the Cumberland County Union that another club had lured one of their players away with monetary incentives. The Union established a committee of enquiry consisting of F. I. Currey, W. Cail and A. M. Crook which attempted to obtain evidence. The rugby union was warned that if the club involved was punished, all the chief clubs in Lancashire and Yorkshire, from which a large proportion of international players were drawn, would secede from the Union. The matter came to a head at a general meeting of the rugby union on September 20th, 1893 at the Westminster Palace Hotel. At that meeting a proposal was made by J. A. Millar, of Yorkshire County and seconded by M. Newsome, also of Yorkshire (both members of the RU committee) that "players be allowed compensation for bona fide loss of time". They explained that in an attempt to popularize the game they were introducing it to young working men, but that they did them an injustice due to lose of wages which they suffered in order to play for their county or club. G. Rowland-Hill, Honorary secretary of the union since 81/82, was convinced that if this resolution were adopted it would lead to professionalism. Therefore this was opposed by him, supporte | Rugby Football History All Blacks Barbarians Canada British & Irish Lions Ireland Scotland Springboks USA Wales Wallabies The first Rugby League World Cup was held in France in 1954. The prime motivators behind the idea of holding rugby league world cup were the French, who were short of money following the seizing of their assets by the rugby union in World War II. They had campaigned for it since 1935. In January 1952 the idea gained momentum. At a meeting held in Blackpool, England, November 1953, the International Board accepted Paul Barrie’s proposal that France should be the nation to host the inaugural Rugby League World Cup. The World Cup was initially contested by the four Test nations: Australia, Great Britain, France and New Zealand). The teams played each other in a league format. A group stage was held first, with Great Britain topping the table as a result of points difference. They went on to defeat France (who finished second in the table, level on points) in the final, which was held at the Charlety Stadium, Paris, in front of around 30,000 spectators. Group stages October 30: France 22 - 13 New Zealand (Paris) October 31: Australia 13 - 28 Great Britain (Lyon) November 7: France 13 - 13 Great Britain (Toulouse) November 7: Australia 34 - 15 New Zealand (Marseilles) November 11: Great Britain 26 - 6 New Zealand (Bordeaux) November 11: France 15 - 5 Australia (Nantes) League standings November 13: France 12 - 16 Great Britain (Charlety Stadium, Paris) Extract from http://www.napit.co.uk/viewus/infobank/rugby/superleague/worldcup.php The second World Cup in Australia in 1957. Australia proved victorious on their home ground after ending up top opf the ladder. After the successful 1960 competition, in which Great Britain won the title for the second time, there would be no further World Cup for 8 years. The competition had be scheduled to be held in France in 1965, but after an unsuccessful tour of Australia, the French withdrew. The tournament was next held in 1968, and followed a 2 year cycle until the mid-1970s. The 1972 World Cup final ended in a 10-all draw, and the title was awarded to Great Britain by virtue of their superior record in the qualifiers. In 1975 the competition underwent its most radical overhaul to date. It was decided to play matches on a home and away basis around the world, instead of in any one host nation. Furthermore, the Great Britain team was spilt into England and Wales. Australia won that tournament, and in 1977 it was decided that Great Britain should once more compete as a single entity. Although the final between Australia and Great Britain was a closely fought affair, public interest in the tournament waned due to the continuing tinkering with the format, and it would not be held again until the mid-1980s. From 1985 to 1988, each nation played each other a number of times on a home and away basis. At the end of that period Australia met New Zealand at Eden Park. The match was a physical encounter, and Australian captain Wally Lewis played part of the match with a broken arm. The Kangaroos won the competition 25-12. This format was repeated from 1989-1992, and Australia defeated Great Britain 10-6 at Wembley Stadium in front of 72,000 people. This crowd remains a rugby league World Cup record. In 1995 the competition was once again restructured, and the largest number of teams to date, 10, entered. New teams competing included Fiji, Tonga Samoa and South Africa. The tournament, which was also held to celebrate the centenary of the sport in England, was highly successful with over 250,000 people attending the group stages and over 66,000 people attending the final to see Australia defeat England 16-8 in the final. The 2000 world cup expanded the field further, with 16 teams entering. Blown out scorelines ensured that this tournament was not as successful as the previous one. Ten teams are to compete in the next World Cup in Australia in 2008. 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What is the title of William Shakespeare’s longest play? | Shakespeare's Longest Play Which play is Shakespeare's longest? The average length of a play in Elizabethan England was 3000 lines. With 4,042 lines and 29,551 words, Hamlet is the longest Shakespearean play (based on the first edition of The Riverside Shakespeare, 1974). How to cite this article: Mabillard, Amanda. Shakespeare's Longest Play. Shakespeare Online. 20 Sept. 2004. (date when you accessed the information) < http://www.shakespeare-online.com/faq/shakespearelongestp.html >. ______ | The Life of William Shakespeare (1564–1616) | Shakespeare in American Communities Home › Educational Resources › The Life of William Shakespeare › The Life of William Shakespeare (1564–1616) Within the class system of Elizabethan England, William Shakespeare did not seem destined for greatness. He was not born into a family of nobility or significant wealth. He did not continue his formal education at university, nor did he come under the mentorship of a senior artist, nor did he marry into wealth or prestige. His talent as an actor seems to have been modest, since he is not known for starring roles. His success as a playwright depended in part upon royal patronage. Yet in spite of these limitations, Shakespeare is now the most performed and read playwright in the world. Born to John Shakespeare, a glovemaker and tradesman, and Mary Arden, the daughter of an affluent farmer, William Shakespeare was baptized on April 26, 1564, in Stratford-upon-Avon. At that time, infants were baptized three days after their birth, thus scholars believe that Shakespeare was born on April 23, the same day on which he died at age 52. As the third of eight children, young William grew up in this small town 100 miles northwest of London, far from the cultural and courtly center of England. Shakespeare attended the local grammar school, King's New School, where the curriculum would have stressed a classical education of Greek mythology, Roman comedy, ancient history, rhetoric, grammar, Latin, and possibly Greek. Throughout his childhood, Shakespeare's father struggled with serious financial debt. Therefore, unlike his fellow playwright Christopher Marlowe, he did not attend university. Rather, in 1582 at age 18, he married Anne Hathaway, a woman eight years his senior and three months pregnant. Their first child, Susanna, was born in 1583, and twins, Hamnet and Judith, came in 1585. In the seven years following their birth, the historical record concerning Shakespeare is incomplete, contradictory, and unreliable; scholars refer to this period as his “lost years.” In a 1592 pamphlet by Robert Greene, Shakespeare reappears as an “upstart crow” flapping his poetic wings in London. Evidently, it did not take him long to land on the stage. Between 1590 and 1592, Shakespeare's Henry VI series, Richard III, and The Comedy of Errors were performed. When the theaters were closed in 1593 because of the plague, the playwright wrote two narrative poems, Venus and Adonis and The Rape of Lucrece, and probably began writing his richly textured sonnets. One hundred and fiftyfour of his sonnets have survived, ensuring his reputation as a gifted poet. By 1594, he had also written, The Taming of the Shrew, The Two Gentlemen of Verona and Love's Labor's Lost. Having established himself as an actor and playwright, in 1594 Shakespeare became a shareholder in the Lord Chamberlain's Men, one of the most popular acting companies in London. He remained a member of this company for the rest of his career, often playing before the court of Queen Elizabeth I. Shakespeare entered one of his most prolific periods around 1595, writing Richard II, Romeo and Juliet, A Midsummer Night's Dream, and The Merchant of Venice. With his newfound success, Shakespeare purchased the second largest home in Stratford in 1597, though he continued to live in London. Two years later, he joined others from the Lord Chamberlain's Men in establishing the polygonal Globe Theatre on the outskirts of London. When King James came to the throne in 1603, he issued a royal license to Shakespeare and his fellow players, organizing them as the King's Men. During King James's reign, Shakespeare wrote many of his most accomplished plays about courtly power, including King Lear, Macbeth, and Antony and Cleopatra. In 1609 or 1611, Shakespeare's sonnets were published, though he did not live to see the First Folio of his plays published in 1623. In 1616, with his health declining, Shakespeare revised his will. Since his only son Hamnet had died in 1596, Shakespeare left the bulk of his estate to his two daugh |
The Korac Cup was played for in which sport? | Yahoo Sports | Sports News, Scores, Fantasy Games Chicago Cubs President Theo Epstein shares his 20% rule for getting ahead in your career Theo Epstein, president of baseball operations for the Chicago Cubs, became one of the most important people in Major League Baseball by following a rule that fast-tracked his career. It set him up to achieve what many thought was impossible, a resurrection of the Chicago Cubs. After 108 years, the team won the World Series again in 2016. "Whoever your boss is, or your bosses are, they have 20 percent of their job that they just don't like," Epstein tells David Axelrod on his podcast, "The Axe Files." "So if you can ask them or figure out what that 20 percent is, and figure out a way to do it for them, you'll make them really happy, improve their quality of life and their work experience." In Sports College basketball Power Rankings, Jan. 19: North Carolina into the top 5 Saturday’s top 10 clash between North Carolina and Florida State told us a lot about both teams, and almost all of it was positive. As Creighton coach Greg McDermott said at a Wednesday press conference that was both reflective and upbeat, nobody died. The fact that McDermott had to give that reminder | Tennis / Useful Notes - TV Tropes open/close all folders Current ATP Players Bob and Mike Bryan (USA) 1995-present: Twin brothers who were the No. 1 men's doubles team for practically the whole period from 2005 to early 2016, and hold virtually every record in the book for men's doubles teams. Their most notable team records are Grand Slam titles (16), tournaments won (109), most weeks at No. 1 (nearing 440), and most year-end No. 1 rankings (10). Named by ATP fans as their favorite team in each year since that award was created in 2006. They have a career Golden Slam in doubles after winning Olympic gold in London in 2012, and their win at Wimbledon in 2013 made them the first men's doubles team in the Open era to hold all four Grand Slam titles at once. Finally, they are the only men's doubles team in history to win every major title in the sport�all four Grand Slam events, Olympic gold, every Masters 1000 event,note There have been 10 Masters 1000 events, but only nine in any given season. The former Hamburg event moved to Shanghai in 2009; the Bryans won in Hamburg in 2007 and Shanghai in 2014. the YEC, and Davis Cup. Marin Čilić (Croatia) 2005-present: Won the 2014 US Open in his first-ever Grand Slam final, taking down Federer along the way. While long a solidly competitive player, he had previously made it to the semifinals in only one Slam and the quarterfinals in three more. It remains to be seen whether his first Slam win is the start of bigger things. Novak Djokovic (Serbia) 2003-present: Has held No. 1 for 223 weeks and won 12 Grand Slams and an Olympic bronze medal in singles. Was constantly overshadowed by Federer and Nadal early on in his career despite being World No. 3 , until he went on a spectacular 43-0 game winning streak in 2011. Is also known as " Djoker " for his sense of humor and impersonations of other players. In 2016, he became the first men's singles tennis player since Rod Laver in 1969 to win four consecutive Slams, also earning the career Slam in the process. Roger Federer (Switzerland) 1998-present: Has held No. 1 for 302 weeks (longer than any other ATP player) and won an Open Era ATP record of 17 Grand Slams including a record-tying 7 Wimbledon, 5 US Open and 4 Australian Open titles (and 1 French Open, but that's not a record). Also has an Olympic gold medal in men's doubles with Stan Wawrinka (below) and a silver in singles. Is often cited as the greatest tennis player of all time. If one were to look up ATP tennis records on the Other Wiki , one would find his name on 90% .note Unless we're talking doubles records, in which case one would find the Bryans' names on about 99.9%. During his 2012 Wimbledon run he broke a record in every match he played after the second round. Andy Murray (UK) 2005-present: Current No. 1, beginning in November 2016. Has won 3 Grand Slams. In his earlier years, he was constantly known as "the best tennis player to never win a Grand Slam" because he did well enough in Slams to reach four finals yet wasn't able to win any of them. He broke a 76-year national hoodoo in 2012 by becoming the first male Brit to win a major — the US Open — since Fred Perry in 1936. He then broke a similar national drought the very next year by becoming the first male Brit to win Wimbledon since — you guessed it — Fred Perry in 1936, and then won it the second time in 2016. He's won not only one Olympic silver medal in mixed doubles, but two back-to-back gold medals in singles, making him the first tennis player to win two singles gold medals in a row. He also led Great Britain to a Davis Cup title in 2015, breaking a 79-year drought in that event. Guess who was Britain's leading player back then... Rafael Nadal (Spain) 2001-present: Has held No. 1 for 141 weeks, and also holds the record for the most weeks at No. 2 . He has won 14 Grand Slams. One of only four people to achieve a singles Career Golden Slam, which entails winning all four Grand Slam championships and the Olympic gold medal. Known as the "King of Clay", he has won a record nine French Open championship |
The main setting in what 1994 classic is modeled after Hell's Gate National Park in Kenya where crew members of the film spent time to study on the film's setting and observe the animals? | The Lion King - Alchetron, The Free Social Encyclopedia I Love to read n write about Interesting People The Lion King Director Rob Minkoff, Roger Allers Writer Irene Mecchi, Jonathan Roberts, Linda Woolverton Release date June 15, 1994 (1994-06-15) Film series Walt Disney Animated Classics Cast Jonathan Taylor Thomas (Young Simba), Matthew Broderick (Adult Simba), James Earl Jones (King Mufasa), Jeremy Irons (Scar), Moira Kelly (Adult Nala), Niketa Calame (Young Nala) Characters Simba (Matthew Broderick), Mufasa (James Earl Jones), Scar (Jeremy Irons), Timon (Nathan Lane), Sarabi (Madge Sinclair) Similar movies Cinderella, Frozen, Cinderella, Aladdin, Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, Tangled Tagline Life's greatest adventure is finding your place in the Circle of Life. Honest trailers the lion king feat avbyte Sponsored Links This Disney animated feature follows the adventures of the young lion Simba (Jonathan Taylor Thomas), the heir of his father, Mufasa (James Earl Jones). Simbas wicked uncle, Scar (Jeremy Irons), plots to usurp Mufasas throne by luring father and son into a stampede of wildebeests. But Simba escapes, and only Mufasa is killed. Simba returns as an adult (Matthew Broderick) to take back his homeland from Scar with the help of his friends Timon (Nathan Lane) and Pumbaa (Ernie Sabella). The Lion King is a 1994 American animated epic musical film produced by Walt Disney Feature Animation and released by Walt Disney Pictures. It is the 32nd animated feature in the Walt Disney Animated Classics series. The story takes place in a kingdom of lions in Africa, and was influenced by the biblical tales of Joseph and Moses and William Shakespeares play, Hamlet. The film was produced during a period known as the Disney Renaissance. The Lion King was directed by Roger Allers and Rob Minkoff, produced by Don Hahn, and has a screenplay credited to Irene Mecchi, Jonathan Roberts and Linda Woolverton. Its original songs were written by composer Elton John and lyricist Tim Rice, and original scores were written by Hans Zimmer. The film features an ensemble voice cast that includes Matthew Broderick, James Earl Jones, Jeremy Irons, Jonathan Taylor Thomas, Moira Kelly, Nathan Lane, Ernie Sabella, Rowan Atkinson, Robert Guillaume, Madge Sinclair, Whoopi Goldberg, Cheech Marin, and Jim Cummings. The Lion King tells the story of Simba, a young lion who is to succeed his father, Mufasa, as king; however, after Simbas uncle Scar murders Mufasa, Simba is manipulated into thinking he was responsible and flees into exile in shame and despair. Upon maturation living with two wastrels, Simba is given some valuable perspective from his childhood friend, Nala, and his shaman, Rafiki, before returning to challenge Scar to end his tyranny. Development of The Lion King began in 1988 during a meeting between Jeffrey Katzenberg, Roy E. Disney and Peter Schneider while promoting Oliver & Company in Europe. Thomas Disch wrote a film treatment, and Woolverton developed the first scripts while George Scribner was signed on as director, being later joined by Allers. Production began in 1991 concurrently with Pocahontas, which wound up attracting most of Disneys top animators. Some time after the staff traveled to Hells Gate National Park in Kenya to research on the films setting and animals, Scribner left production disagreeing with the decision to turn the film into a musical, and was replaced by Minkoff. When Hahn joined the project, he was dissatisfied with the script and the story was promptly rewritten. Nearly 20 minutes of animation sequences took place at Disney-MGM Studios in Florida. Computer animation was also used in several scenes, most notably in the wildebeest stampede sequence. The Lion King was released on June 15, 1994, to a positive reaction from critics, who praised the film for its music, story and animation; it finished its run as the highest-grossing release of 1994. Following a 3D re-release in 2011, with earnings of over US $987 million worldwide as of 2011, the film is the highest-grossing hand-drawn animated fi | Madagascar (series) | Dreamworks Animation Wiki | Fandom powered by Wikia Main article: Madagascar Madagascar is a 2005 computer-animated comedy film and the first film in the series. Directed by Eric Darnell and Tom McGrath, the film tells the story of four Central Park Zoo animals, Alex the Lion, Marty the Zebra, Melman the Giraffe, and Gloria the Hippo, who have spent their lives in blissful captivity and are unexpectedly shipwrecked on the island of Madagascar . Despite the mixed response from critics, the film was a commercial success, grossing over $532 million worldwide. Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa (2008) Main article: Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa is a 2008 computer-animation comedy/adventure film, and the sequel to the 2005 film Madagascar. Directed by Eric Darnell and Tom McGrath, the film continues the adventures of Alex, Marty, Melman and Gloria, who try to escape Madagascar, but they crash-land to Africa. The film received mixed to positive reviews from critics, and grossed over $603 million worldwide, which is higher than its predecessor. Madagascar 3: Europe's Most Wanted (2012) Main article: Madagascar 3: Europe's Most Wanted Madagascar 3: Europe's Most Wanted is a 2012 computer animated comedy film, and the third installment in the series, directed by Eric Darnell and Tom McGrath , along with Conrad Vernon . Alex, Marty, Gloria, and Melman are still struggling to get home to New York. This time their journey takes them to Europe where they purchase a failing traveling circus as they become close friends with the staff like Stefano the sea lion ( Martin Short ), Vitaly the tiger ( Bryan Cranston ), and Gia the jaguar ( Jessica Chastain ). Together, they spectacularly revitalize the business even as the fanatical Monaco Animal Control officer Captain Chantel DuBois ( Frances McDormand ) relentlessly pursues them. In the end, the zoo animals finally get back to New York, only to find out that they have grown too much in spirit to return to captivity, and decide to stay with the circus instead. The film received mostly positive reviews and more critical praise than the previous two films, grossing only $746 million worldwide, marking the highest-grossing film in the series. Madagascar 4 (TBA) DreamWorks Animation C.E.O. Jeffrey Katzenberg has stated that there is likely to be a fourth installment in the franchise. However, in June 2012, DreamWorks Animation's head of worldwide marketing, Anne Globe , said "It's too early to tell. There hasn't been a lot of discussion about that." Spin-off film Main article: Penguins of Madagascar A direct-to-video film featuring the penguins had been in the works since 2005, when the first Madagascar film had been released, with a release date planned for 2009. In March 2011, it was announced that the penguin characters would be given their own feature film, similar to the 2011 Puss in Boots movie, to be directed by Simon J. Smith , the co-director of Bee Movie , produced by Lara Breay , and written by Alan J. Schoolcraft and Brent Simons , the writers of DreamWorks' Megamind . |
"Michael Caine portrayed which officer in the 1964 film ""Zulu""?" | The untold story of the film Zulu starring Michael Caine, 50 years on | The Independent Features The untold story of the film Zulu starring Michael Caine, 50 years on The Battle of Rorke’s Drift has entered British folklore thanks to the 1964 movie. But the story of the film is almost as remarkable as what it depicts. Sheldon Hall looks back Sunday 19 January 2014 00:20 BST Click to follow The Independent Culture Thin red line: Michael Caine in Zulu This Wednesday marks a double anniversary. On 22 January 1879, at a remote mission station in Natal, South Africa, barely more than 100 British soldiers held off wave after wave of attacks by some 4,000 Zulu warriors. The Battle of Rorke’s Drift lasted 10 hours, from late afternoon till just before dawn the following morning. By the end of the fighting, 15 soldiers lay dead, with another two mortally wounded. Surrounding the camp were the bodies of 350 Zulus. This makes for a remarkable tale of courage and tenacity, on both sides of the perimeter. But historically the battle was a minor incident which had little influence on the course of the Anglo-Zulu War. It might have remained a footnote in the history books or an anecdote told at regimental dinners had it not been for a film which dramatised the story and has kept it in the public mind ever since. Premiered 85 years to the day after the event it commemorates, the film Zulu is 50 years’ old this week. On its initial release, in 1964, it was one of the biggest box-office hits of all time in the home market. For the next 12 years it remained in constant cinema circulation before making its first appearance on television. It has since become a Bank holiday television perennial, and remains beloved by the British public. But the story behind the film’s making is as unusual as the one that it tells. The filmmakers The principal artists responsible for Zulu were hardly Establishment figures. Screenwriter John Prebble was a former Communist Party member who had volunteered to fight in the Spanish Civil War. His co-writer, the American director Cy Endfield, had fled Hollywood in the early 1950s after he was named as a Communist during the McCarthyite witch-hunts. Endfield’s production partner and the film’s main star was Stanley Baker, a life-long supporter of the Labour Party. All three were committed to progressive causes, but their motives in making Zulu were not political. It is not an anti-imperial diatribe any more than it is a celebration of colonial conquest. Its main purpose was frankly commercial, but Baker also saw the story as an chance to pay tribute to his Welsh homeland. This certainly explains the strong emphasis on the Welshness of the private soldiers – one of the many fictionalised elements of Zulu that have created a myth around the battle. Scenes from the 1964 movie in which South African servicemen played the British extras Filming under Apartheid The producers had to keep their political views in check when they made the decision to shoot the film in South Africa, then in the grip of Apartheid. There were strict, legally enforced guidelines regarding the degree of freedom permitted to the cast and crew. It was impressed upon the 60-odd British visitors that sexual relations with people of other races would result in possible imprisonment, deportation or worse. Warned that miscegenation was a flogging offence, Baker is reported to have asked if he could have the lashes while doing it. The authorities were not amused. The main filming location was in the spectacular Drakensberg Mountains in the Royal Natal National Park, a popular tourist spot distant from any large township. But a number of incidents brought home the realities of the oppressive regime. Chatting to John Marcus, one of several professional black stuntmen employed on the film, assistant editor Jennifer Bates invited him for a drink in the bar/canteen that had been built on site for the crew. Marcus pointed out that he was forbidden by law to mix socially with whites and could not enter. In his autobiography, Michael Caine recalls an incident in | 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? Roy's Rolls According to the BBC how many rooms are there in Buckingham Palace? 775 What is the busiest single-runway airport in the world? 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Argentina How many emirates make up the United Arab Emirates? 7 If you were putting numbers on new changing room lockers to be numbered from 1 to 100, how many times would you use the number 9? 20 Which famous group performed the first ever song on Top Of The Pops in 1964? The Rolling Stones Who wrote the novel Revolutionary Road, which was made into a successful feature film? Richard Yates Which supermodel is seen pole dancing in the White Stripes video for the song `I Just Don`t Know What To Do With Myself`? Kate Moss Which band has released albums titled `Word Gets Around`, `Just Enough Education To Perform` and `Pull The Pin`? Stereophonics In the Adrian Mole Diaries, what is the surname of his girlfriend? Braiwaithe Charlotte Edwards led England`s women to World Cup glory in which sport in March 2009? Cricket What is sake made from? Rice Affenpinscher, Keeshond and Leonberger are all types of what? Dog Who won the 2009 Rugby World Sevens Cup? Wales Who is the only player to win a Champion`s League medal, the Premiership and the FA Cup, and to be relegated from the Premiership without going on to play in the Championship? Kanu With which club did David Beckham make his football league debut? Preston North End Who is the host of the TV show Q.I.? Stephen Fry Anyone Can Fall In Love was a chart hit set to the theme tune of which TV show? EastEnders Who is the only character to appear in the first ever Coronation Street who is still in the show at 2009? Ken Barlow The film `Black Hawk Down` was loosely based on a true incident that took place in 1993 in which country? Somalia What word does the bird constantly repeat in Edgar Allan Poe`s classic poem `The Raven`? Nevermore In the board game `Risk`, what c |
What name is given to the large cask which holds 54 imperial gallons of beer? | Casks (barrels, butts, punchons, pipes, barriques and hogsheads) An opportunity to develop the brand management team for Atom Supplies Ltd..... Casks (barrels, butts, punchons, pipes, barriques and hogsheads) Words by: Simon Difford Photography by: diffordsguide at Midleton Distillery (many thanks to the Jameson team) Barrels are a particular size and shape of wooden cask. There are numerous other types of cask and the term ‘barrel’ is often wrongly used as a catch-all alternative generic for cask. Usually made of white oak, casks have been used since Roman times as a means of storing and transporting goods - everything from nails to whiskey. The development of cardboard boxes, shipping containers, steel/plastic drums and palletisation have rendered the cask obsolete as a shipping container but the ability for an oak cask to improve the flavour of wine, beer and spirits is more recognised and used today than ever before . Casks are hollow cylindrical containers, traditionally constructed from wooden staves bound by wooden or galvanized iron hoops. Bulging at the middle, their shape allows them to be easily rolled and turned by one person, even when fully filled. The rounded construction, both widthwise and lengthwise, also makes casks incredibly strong allowing them to be stacked. As every schoolboy knows, castles have rounded rather than square edges to their walls because a rounded construction is stronger. Over some 2,000 years, white oak has become the timber of choice in which to mature wine, spirits and even beer. White oak contributes luscious flavours yet is relatively neutral compared to pine and other woods. When quarter sawn, white oak becomes water liquid tight - unlike red oak and many other woods. White also has a cell structure ideally suited be worked to make a cask. The oak used to make the casks is split and sawn into blanks that are stacked and left to weather, exposed to the elements for at least six months and in many cases three years, depending on the wine maker or distiller's specifications. The weathering bleaches and washes out bitter tannins in the oak and allows the development of vanillin. Steam and toasting over gentle flames helps shape the staves and also converts some of the starches in the wood into sugars. Charring or burning of the inside of the barrel caramelises these sugars and forms a layer of charred and cracked oak which helps impart flavour and colour to any spirit stored in the cask. Distillers can choose the degree of charring from one (light char) to four (deep char) depending on how they want the cask to affect their spirit. Casks types & sizes As I mentioned above, most people tend to call wooden casks barrels but a 'barrel' is actually a particular size and shape of cask. A barrel is a cask but not all casks are barrels. The American whiskey industry's use of the 180 to 200 litre barrel has made this the prevalent shape and size of cask in use today. The dominance of the US standard barrel is helped by rules regarding the production of bourbon whiskey which only permit the use of new charred white oak barrels. Consequently whisky and rum makers the world over use second-hand casks sourced from America's bourbon producers. However, there are numerous other types of cask. Due to being hand-made, the size of each cask varies slightly and the following list of cask types indicates their average capacity. English Tun 982 litres / 259 US gallons / 216 imp gallons The English tun is a standard imperial measure equal to 216 imperial gallons. A tun is twice the size of a butt and equal to six brewery barrels. Gorda Capacity: 700 litres / 185 US gallons / 154 imp gallons These huge casks made from American oak are traditional to the American whiskey industry but are not often used for maturation in the Scotch whisky industry as their capacity is too close to the maximum permitted cask size of 700 litres. However, the large capacity of Gorda casks make them useful for marrying of different whiskies to produce vatted whisky. Madeira Drum Capacity: 650 litres / 172 US gallons / 143 imp | The true story of Mons Meg Extracted from "The Archaeological Journal" Volume 10, 1853. The paper discloses historical record disproving the tradition that 'Mons Meg' was forged at Carlingwark specially for the bombardment of Threave Castle. THE ANCIENT BOMBARD, PRESERVED AT EDINBURGH CASTLE. Cannon, constructed of iron staves bound together with hoops of the same material, were in use for so long a period that it becomes very difficult, in the absence of written testimony or well-authenticated tradition, to assign a date to any particular examples that may have come down to us. Of the great gun of Ghent, which, except in its dimensions, is almost identical with Mons Meg, Captain Fave has recorded his belief that it is in all probability the very "bombarde merveilleusement grande" mentioned by Froissard as employed by the citizens of Ghent against their neighbours of Oudenarde. And that cannon of this fashion were still in use in the days of Henry VIII., is a fact familiar to us all from the well-known operations upon the wreck of the Mary Rose. Famous guns, like famous nations, begin their history in the faltering accents of tradition. The early days of Mons Meg are chronicled in a Galloway legend; which, however, had so much weight with Sir Walter Scott that he wrote to Mr. Train, a distinguished Scottish antiquary, who had communicated to him the local story with such corroborative facts as he could collect: "You have traced her propinquity so clearly as henceforth to set all conjecture aside." The legend in question has been preserved in Wilson's "Memorials of Edinburgh in the Olden Time" as follows: "The Earl of Douglas having seized Sir Patrick McLellan, Tutor of Bomby, the Sheriff of Galloway and chief of a powerful clan, carried him prisoner to Threave Castle, where he caused him to be hanged on 'The Gallows Knob’ a granite block which still remains, projecting over the main gateway of the Castle. The act of forfeiture, passed by Parliament in 1455, at length furnished an opportunity, under the protection of government, of throwing off that iron yoke of the Douglases under which Galloway had groaned for upwards of eighty years. When James the Second arrived with an army at Carlingwark, to besiege the Castle of Threave, the McLellans presented him with the piece of ordnance now called ' Mons Meg.’ The first discharge of this great gun is said to have consisted of a peck of powder and a granite ball nearly as heavy as a Galloway cow. This ball is believed, in its course through the Castle of Threave, to have carried away the hand of Margaret de Douglas, commonly called the Fair Maid of Galloway, as she sat at table with her lord, and was in the act of raising the wine-cup to her lips. Old people still maintain that the vengeance of God was thereby evidently manifested, in destroying the hand which had been given in wedlock to two brothers, and that even while the lawful spouse of the first was alive. As a recompense for the present of the gun, and for the loyalty of the McLellans, the king, before leaving Galloway, raised the town of Kirkcudbright into a Royal Burgh, and granted to Brawny Kim, the smith, the lands of Mollance in the neighbourhood of Threave Castle. Hence the smith was called Mollance, and his wife's name being Meg, the cannon, in honour of her, received the appellative of 'Mollance Meg.’ There is no smithy now at the 'Three Thorns of the Carlingwark ;' but a few years ago, when making the great military road to Portpatrick, which passes that way, the workmen had to cut through a deep bed of cinders and ashes, which plainly showed that there had been an extensive forge on that spot at some former period." In addition to this, (adds the correspondent of Sir Walter,) Symson, in his work written nearly a hundred and sixty years ago, says: "The common report also goes in that country, that in the Isle of Threaves, the great iron gun in the Castle of Edinburgh, commonly called Mount Meg, was wrought and made." To the above tradition the sober-minded arch |
The song ‘Tea For Two’ is from which 1925 musical? | Tea for Two – Institute for Music and Health For all the boys to see. We will raise a family – A boy for you And a girl for me – Can’t you see How happy we would be? Background “Tea for Two” is a song from the 1925 musical No, No, Nanette – a duet sung by Nanette and Tom in Act II as they imagine their future. The story may be untrue, but Irving Caesar once indicated that the lyrics were intended to be temporary. Performances Here is a performance by Doris Day from the film adaptation of No, No, Nanette (which was actually called Tea for Two, probably due to the popularity of the song): And here is a very interesting version. In 1927, the conductor Nikolai Malko challenged Dmitri Shostakovich to do an arrangement of a piece in 45 minutes – and he succeeded! His “Tea for Two” arrangement, Opus 16, was incorporated into “Tahiti Trot” from his ballet The Golden Age: And here is the Sing-A-long version for listening to and downloading: | Macclesfield Pub Quiz League: 12th October – The Questions 12th October – The Questions Specialist questions set by Waters Green Rams. General knowledge questions set by Church House, Bollington. All vetted by Harrington Academicals. SPECIALIST ROUNDS- 1. SINCE YOU’VE BEEN GONE 2. SCIENCE 5. TIME FOR THE KIDS 6. POLITICS ROUND ONE - SINCE YOU’VE BEEN GONE – News stories of the summer 1. Which actor, born Bernard Schwartz in 1925, died in September 2010? TONY CURTIS 2. In June, Princess Victoria married her former personal trainer Daniel Westling. Of which country is she a princess? SWEDEN 3. Which 74 year-old singing Dame received poor reviews when she appeared on a UK stage for the first time in 30 years at the London O2 in May? JULIE ANDREWS 4. What name was given to the tent city that was set up at the top of the San Jose pit shaft in Chile, where 33 miners were trapped? CAMP ESPERANZA (original Spanish name) or CAMP HOPE 5. Goodluck Jonathan became President of which country in May? NIGERIA 6. The Savile Enquiry finally delivered its findings on which event of 38 years ago? BLOODY SUNDAY (January 1972 in Derry) 7. Why was Mary Bale in the news in August? She was filmed on CCTV putting a CAT into a WHEELIE BIN in Coventry. 8. Which major New Zealand city was hit by an earthquake measuring 7.0 on the Richter scale? CHRISTCHURCH Supp 1 Which company, with its head-quarters in Windermere, was declared the UK’s best retailer by Which? Magazine? LAKELAND Supp 2 Why was Terry Jones of Gainesville, Florida in the news in September? He planned to BURN copies of the KORAN outside his church. ROUND TWO – SCIENCE 1. Which scientist was born in Shrewsbury in 1809 and died at Down House in Kent in 1882? CHARLES DARWIN 2. Which acid was traditionally known as Oil Of Vitriol or Spirit Of Vitriol? SULPHURIC ACID 3. Which heavenly body has moons called Charon, Nix and Hydra? PLUTO 4. William was in prison in 1770, when he invented the toothbrush. What was his surname, still famous in that field today? ADDIS 5. Besides the elephant, which other African mammal is a source of ivory? HIPPOPOTAMUS 6. An amalgam is a compound containing which metal? MERCURY 7. What name is given to a triangle with sides of unequal length? SCALENE 8. What does a Campbell-Stokes Recorder Record? SUNSHINE (not temperature) Supp 1 Scientist William Harvey (born 1578) is famous for his research into what? THE BLOOD (circulation etc.) Supp 2 What is the more common name for triatomic oxygen? OZONE ROUND THREE – SPORT 1. Tony McCoy finally won his first Grand National in 2010 on his 15th ride in the race. Which horse did he ride? DON’T PUSH IT 2. Name either of the 2008 Ryder Cup captains. PAUL AZINGER or NICK FALDO 3. Which sport would you be taking part in if you used a monkey climber, waggler and a plumb? ANGLING / COARSE FISHING 4. Which county won the 2010 County Cricket Championship? NOTTINGHAMSHIRE 5. Which team won the 2010 Rugby League Challenge Cup? WARRINGTON WOLVES ( bt. Leeds Rhinos 30-6 in the final). Accept WARRINGTON. 6. Where will the final race in the 2010 Formula One Series be held? YAS MARINA circuit in ABU DHABI (accept either) 7. According to Wikipedia, which English football ground has the widest pitch and boasts the tallest floodlights? EASTLANDS (home of Manchester City) 8. Which football club holds the record for the fewest wins in a season in the Premier League? DERBY COUNTY – in 2007/8, their record was Played 38, Won 1, Drawn 8, Lost 29. Supp 1 How many times did Alex Higgins win the World Snooker Championship? TWO Supp 2 Which Rugby Union club has made their Premiership debut in the 2010/11 season? EXETER (Chiefs) ROUND FOUR – GEOGRAPHY 1. Which Irish port was known as Kingstown from 1821, after a visit by George IV, until 1921? DUN LAOGHAIRE (pronounced DUNLEARY) 2. Between 1947 and gaining independence in 1971, by what name was the present-day country of Bangladesh known? EAST PAKISTAN 3. Name an African country that, in its normal English spelling, contains the letter Q. MOZAMBIQUE or EQUATORIAL GUINEA. 4. The islands of Hokkaido a |
The fungal infection dermatophytosis is better known by what misleading name? | 7 Most Misleading Animal Names 7 Most Misleading Animal Names By Laura Poppick, Live Science Contributor | October 31, 2013 10:09am ET MORE Credit: Michal Ninger | Shutterstock Deceptive names What's in a name? When it comes to animals, a variety of characteristics can be wrapped up in a common name, including where an animal lives (mountain goat), what an animal eats (anteater), the color of an animal (brown bear) or, more broadly, what an animal looks like (dragonfly). This last category, however, is where the naming scheme can become misleading. Is a dragonfly a true fly? No – it belongs to the order Odonata, along with damselflies, whereas true flies (house flies, fruit flies, etc.) belong to the order Diptera. And is a dragonfly a dragon? That's probably a more obvious "no." Here is a list of seven other imaginative but potentially misleading animal names: 2 of 9 Credit: kaschibo | Shutterstock Seahorse A seahorse might slightly resemble a horse, without the fur, and with a different kind of tail, but it is really a fish that belongs to the Syngnathidae family, along with pipefishes and leafy sea dragons. To be fair to whoever came up with the common name seahorse, it's a bit more accurate than the direct translation of the animal's Latin genus name, Hippocampus, which literally translates as "horse" (hippos-) "sea monster" (-kampos). Calling anything that only grows to be about 1 inch (2.5 centimeters) long a monster is potentially more misleading than calling a fish a horse. 3 of 9 Credit: 300dpi | Shutterstock Starfish Starfish don't have scales, don't have tails and can't swim, so they are therefore not fish. Instead, the rough-skinned, multi-legged seafloor dweller is an echinoderm, related to sea urchins and sea cucumbers. Though it does at least look like a star. 4 of 9 Credit: Karel Gallas | Shutterstock Red panda Like true panda bears, red pandas spend much of their time munching on bamboo up in tree limbs. And, like true pandas, they have thumb-like appendages. But this eastern Himalayan and southwestern China-dwelling animal does not belong to the same family as the true panda, and is not a bear. They actually look and act more like raccoons. They also occupy a family all to their own, Ailuridae, and all of their closest relatives have gone extinct. 5 of 9 Credit: schankz | Shutterstock Ringworm Ringworm, also known as dermatophytosis, is not a worm at all: It is a fungal infection consisting of several different species of fungus that feeds on keratin — the substance found in hair, nails and the outer layer of skin — within humans and domesticated animals. The infection forms a ring-like pattern on skin that sort of looks like a worm burrow. 6 of 9 Credit: Kristo-Gothard Hunor | Shutterstock Guinea pig These common household pets (in the United States) and increasingly popular delicacies (in South America) have more fur and faster metabolisms than any true pig. Guinea pigs are rodents, and the only thing they share in common with true pigs is that they are mammals … and they make squeaky sounds. 7 of 9 Credit: Henk Bentlage | Shutterstock Prairie dog Like guinea pigs, prairie dogs are rodents, and have nothing more in common with domesticated dogs than guinea pigs do with true pigs. The call of the prairie dog is thought to sound like the bark of a dog, but given its small size, the tone of its bark only matches that of the smallest true dogs. 8 of 9 Credit: Erik Zandboer | Shutterstock Flying fox With wingspans reaching up to about 4.5 feet (1.4 meters) wide, these animals can grow to be as large as a fox. But they are not foxes at all — they are the largest and least studied bats in the world. More than 60 species are known to live throughout isolated islands within the Pacific and Indian oceans, and parts of continental Australia and Asia. Their brownish-red fur resembles that of a fox, but aside from that, these tree-dwelling, fruit-eating mammals have little in common with their namesakes. 9 of 9 | 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 town or city is the oldest purpose built casino, being built in 1638? | 240 Hotels in Las Vegas, Las Vegas Hotel - Hotels.com Singapore Pay now or later on most rooms Free cancellation on most rooms Price Guarantee Hotels in Las Vegas, United States of America Exploring Las VegasFantasy, exotica, romance, extravagance, luxury and glorious self-indulgence – Las Vegas offers visitors all this and more from its incongruous setting in the wastes of the Nevada Desert. Created purely for pleasure and entertainment, it offers a once-in-a-lifetime experience unequalled anywhere in the world, with its sparkling Strip featured in movies and TV dramas for decades. Spectacular themed casino resorts line the Strip, all competing to offer the most unique attractions, the best performances by giants of the entertainment world and the latest gambling fads. Massive indoor theme parks with adrenaline-rush rides, resort reconstructions of ancient Rome, Venice and Paris, aquariums, botanical displays and zoological parks, attract millions of visitors every year to this neon-lit city. Sights nearbyIt’s not all casinos in Las Vegas, though most attractions are connected with them. There are many side attractions to take in, both on and off the Strip. Visit the Eiffel Tower, parts of the Titanic, even erupting volcanoes and super-high rollercoasters. Fremont Street Experience It all began at this buzzing street where some of the most iconic neon signs remain in the 'Glitter Gulch', including Vegas Vic. As for casinos, this is where the famed Golden Nugget resides, complete with huge gold nugget, and a large number of clubs and shows. Stratosphere This huge tower is an unmissable Vegas icon—and has been for decades now—because of its size more than anything. As well as being home to the Stratosphere Hotel, it also boasts fun rides, including a high-up rollercoaster and zero gravity tower ride. Amazing views are de rigueur. Titanic See bits of the actual Titanic at the Luxor’s Artifact Exhibition, including part of its hull, some luggage and even an ancient bottle of champagne. They’ve even redone the Grand Staircase, from where people can have their picture taken, and there’s a fine mock up of the Promenade Deck, too. Old Las Vegas Mormon State Historic Park The original Mormon settlers set up camp at this spot to the north of downtown. The old fort was built in 1885, though most of what you see today is reconstructed; only a shed remains. In spite of this, it makes for a welcome break from the glitz and non-stop din of the casinos. Eating and drinking and shopping nearbyEvery cuisine is found in Vegas, with well over a dozen restaurants sporting a Michelin-star listing alone, including Joel Rabuchon’s at the MGM Grand. The most-loved treats here, however, are steaks and ribs served in myriad steakhouses and hotels. One of the best is The Strip House at Planet Hollywood. Free drinks are served to gamblers—be sure to tip the waitress—and there are lounges, clubs and shows in most casinos. Shopaholics have everything from top designer boutiques to quirky off-Strip fashion stores. The Forum at Caesar’s, Venetian’s Grand Canal and Paris’ Boulevard are first class. Public transportGetting in and getting around Vegas is straightforward, with the city’s international airport hosting flights from major European cities and a plethora of domestic destinations. Aussie visitors will probably have to connect via Los Angeles. Once in Vegas, transportation between hotels and the dozens of attractions along the Strip can be done by monorail, which runs every 10 minutes from early morning until 03:00, with stations actually within a number of the resorts. For late revellers, the 24-7 RTC Deuce bus service takes in downtown as well as the Strip, stopping outside every casino. Free hotel shuttle buses link most attractions, and off-Strip gambling joints offer shuttles to their other Vegas properties. Cabs cram the streets and, for the ultimate luxury ride, stretch limos can be hired. | 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 is Hypnophobia the fear of? | The Phobia List Amaxophobia- Fear of riding in a car. Ambulophobia- Fear of walking. Amychophobia- Fear of scratches or being scratched. Anablephobia- Fear of looking up. Ancraophobia- Fear of wind. (Anemophobia) Androphobia- Fear of men. Anemophobia- Fear of air drafts or wind.(Ancraophobia) Anginophobia- Fear of angina, choking or narrowness. Anglophobia- Fear of England or English culture, etc. Angrophobia - Fear of anger or of becoming angry. Ankylophobia- Fear of immobility of a joint. Anthrophobia or Anthophobia- Fear of flowers. Anthropophobia- Fear of people or society. Antlophobia- Fear of floods. Anuptaphobia- Fear of staying single. Apeirophobia- Fear of infinity. Aphenphosmphobia- Fear of being touched. (Haphephobia) Apiphobia- Fear of bees. Apotemnophobia- Fear of persons with amputations. Arachibutyrophobia- Fear of peanut butter sticking to the roof of the mouth. Arachnephobia or Arachnophobia- Fear of spiders. Arithmophobia- Fear of numbers. Cainophobia or Cainotophobia- Fear of newness, novelty. Caligynephobia- Fear of beautiful women. Cancerophobia or Carcinophobia- Fear of cancer. Cardiophobia- Fear of the heart. Carnophobia- Fear of meat. Catagelophobia- Fear of being ridiculed. Catapedaphobia- Fear of jumping from high and low places. Cathisophobia- Fear of sitting. Cenophobia or Centophobia- Fear of new things or ideas. Ceraunophobia or Keraunophobia- Fear of thunder and lightning.(Astraphobia, Astrapophobia) Chaetophobia- Fear of hair. Cheimaphobia or Cheimatophobia- Fear of cold.(Frigophobia, Psychophobia) Chemophobia- Fear of chemicals or working with chemicals. Cherophobia- Fear of gaiety. Chiraptophobia- Fear of being touched. Chirophobia- Fear of hands. Cholerophobia- Fear of anger or the fear of cholera. Chorophobia- Fear of dancing. Chrometophobia or Chrematophobia- Fear of money. Chromophobia or Chromatophobia- Fear of colors. Chronophobia- Fear of time. Cibophobia- Fear of food.(Sitophobia, Sitiophobia) Claustrophobia- Fear of confined spaces. Cleithrophobia or Cleisiophobia- Fear of being locked in an enclosed place. Cleptophobia- Fear of stealing. Climacophobia- Fear of stairs, climbing, or of falling downstairs. Clinophobia- Fear of going to bed. Clithrophobia or Cleithrophobia- Fear of being enclosed. Cnidophobia- Fear of stings. Decidophobia- Fear of making decisions. Defecaloesiophobia- Fear of painful bowels movements. Deipnophobia- Fear of dining or dinner conversations. Dementophobia- Fear of insanity. Demonophobia or Daemonophobia- Fear of demons. Demophobia- Fear of crowds. (Agoraphobia) Dendrophobia- Fear of trees. Dermatophobia- Fear of skin lesions. Dermatosiophobia or Dermatophobia or Dermatopathophobia- Fear of skin disease. Dextrophobia- Fear of objects at the right side of the body. Diabetophobia- Fear of diabetes. Didaskaleinophobia- Fear of going to school. Dikephobia- Fear of justice. Dinophobia- Fear of dizziness or whirlpools. Diplophobia- Fear of double vision. Dipsophobia- Fear of drinking. Dishabiliophobia- Fear of undressing in front of someone. Disposophobia- Fear of throwing stuff out. Hoarding. Domatophobia- Fear of houses or being in a house.(Eicophobia, Oikophobia) Doraphobia- Fear of fur or skins of animals. Doxophobia- Fear of expressing opinions or of receiving praise. Dromophobia- Fear of crossing streets. Dutchphobia- Fear of the Dutch. Dysmorphophobia- Fear of deformity. Hagiophobia- Fear of saints or holy things. Hamartophobia- Fear of sinning. Haphephobia or Haptephobia- Fear of being touched. Harpaxophobia- Fear of being robbed. Hedonophobia- Fear of feeling pleasure. Heliophobia- Fear of the sun. Hellenologophobia- Fear of Greek terms or complex scientific terminology. Helminthophobia- Fear of being infested with worms. Hemophobia or Hemaphobia or Hematophobia- Fear of blood. Heresyphobia or Hereiophobia- Fear of challenges to official doctrine or of radical deviation. Herpetophobia- Fear of reptiles or creepy, crawly things. Heterophobia- Fear of the opposite sex. (Sexophobia) Hexakosioihexekontahexaphobia- Fear of the number 666. Hierophobia- Fe | Ephebiphobia - The irrational fear of teenagers - Anti-school site We'd really appreciate it if you could take this quick survey to help us figure out how to serve the needs of our visitors better. It's completely anonymous unless you provide contact info. Thanks! Ephebiphobia - The irrational fear of teenagers Yes, there's actually a phobia for teenagers, and it seems lots of people have it. by Wikipedia.org Ephebiphobia (from Greek 'ephebos' ?f?�?? = teenager, underage adolescent and 'fobos' f?�?? = fear, phobia), also known as hebephobia (from Greek 'hebe' (?�?) = youth), denotes both the irrational fear of teenagers or of adolescence, and the prejudice against teenagers or underage adolescents. It is essentially a social phobia comparable to xenophobia or homophobia. Definitions Ephebiphobia can manifest in the following main categories : * the irrational fear of being near, among or in the company of teenagers; * the prejudice on the grounds of age (ageism) towards teenagers or underage adolescents, or the discrimination derived from this prejudice; * the fear, prejudice, hatred, intolerance or discrimination referring to love relationships between adults and adolescents, either when it is the manifestation of ephebophilia, of ephebosexuality, or when it is none of them; * the irrational fear, panic or hysteria, usually through the mass media (see culture of fear), relating to anything concerning the behavioral or social emancipation of underage adolescents (based on the belief that the adolescent's behavior is more appropriate for adults). The concept encompasses the irrational fear of a wide variety of issues, ranging from teenage sexuality, teenage pregnancy, preteen pregnancy, and teen motherhood, to proposals to change the law and assure more youth rights, like reducing the voting age, the age of majority, the drinking age, the marriageable age, the age of consent, the age of candidacy, eliminating curfew laws or assuring more students rights. Ageism against teenagers Ageism is discrimination against a person or group on the grounds of age. Although theoretically the word can refer to the discrimination against any age group, ageism usually comes in one of two forms: discrimination against youth, and discrimination against the elderly. Ageism against youth is also known as "Adultism". Some underage teenagers consider themselves victims of ageism and believe they should be treated more respectfully by adults and not as second-class citizens. Some complain that social stratification in age groups causes outsiders to incorrectly stereotype and generalize the group, to claim for instance that all adolescents are equally immature, violent or rebellious. Some have organized groups against ageism. A growing number of sociologists address the issues of discrimination against youth, Adultism, and ephebiphobia as a digressive continuum for situating the conditions of adolescents throughout society. Pathological forms of ephebiphobia In extreme cases, pathological forms of ephebiphobia may be observed, especially when associated with violent acts (often but not always resulting in criminal acts). Possible pathological behaviors include, among others, the following : * incarcerating teenagers or underage adolescents at home for a long period of time, or through the use of handcuffs (in any period of time), usually to prevent them from going out to parties, to the mall, to the movie theatre or to any place where they could potentially develop a social or a love relationship; * vigorously humiliating an underage adolescent in public; * compulsively or obsessively hiding a pregnant teen or preteen from public observation (as if she had a contagious disease), especially when moving or traveling to another place (neighborhood, city, region or country) solely with the purpose of hiding the pregnancy; * forcefully inducing or coercing an underage adolescent to have an abortion, by the means of violence, use of terror or threats of any kind (as if the baby were property of the perpetrator or threatener). Sources * Shelley |
Cascade Premium Lager comes from which country | Cascade Brewery Cascade Brewery 140 Cascade Road, Hobart, Tasmania, 7004 Phone: (03) 6224 1117 Weekdays: 9.00am – 4.00om Weekends: 11.00am – 4.pm. tours 11am & 12.30pm daily, Heritage tours 12.30pm Mon, Wed & Fri Book Tours & Buy Tickets: here stockists Readily available in Pubs and bottle shops across Tasmania. Also from the Cascade Visitor Centre Shop The Cascade Brewery was established in 1824 by ex-convict Peter Degraves. Australia’s oldest continuously running brewery, it’s located in the foothills of Mount Wellington, five minutes' drive from Hobart's CBD. It is also a proud Tasmanian Brewery. Cascade’s brewers combine traditional beer-making skills and pure mountain water with premium barley and hops to create a range of fine Tasmanian beers. This includes the multi-award winning Cascade Pale Ale and the seasonal First Harvest Ale. The brewery’s two-hour tour is an essential for any beer enthusiast visiting Tasmania. It’s a look into every aspect of the beer-making process – from malting and brewing to packaging. While the tour involves plenty of stair climbing, your efforts will be rewarded by thirst-quenching free samples at the end. The Cascades Visitors' Centre, once the brewery manager's house, is now a laid-back and light-filled bar and restaurant. Here you can sample the Cascade range and enjoy a meal by the atrium window, then wander through the picturesque gardens before browsing in the retail shop. Cascade Products Cascade Pale Ale An Australian style Pale Ale, well-loved in our southernmost state for generations, Cascade Pale Ale is the oldest continuously brewed beer in the country. Hopped with Pride of Ringwood hops, it has a fragrant hoppy nose with a fine malt note in the mid-palate and a firm hop bitter finish. It uses our unique Cascade yeast. Try matching with Spicy grilled pork ribs with shredded apple & cabbage slaw. The refreshing and light malty palate contrasts the spiciness of the ribs, but also has the ability to complement the sweetness of the apple slaw. Cascade Premium Lager Cascade's version of an Australian lager - Cascade Premium uses spicy Summer hops to give this beer a distinct craft feel. Its golden amber colour and malty palate, crafted from a blend of pale and crystal malts, are balanced with spicy hop aromas for a refreshing clean finish. It's a great match with free-range chicken breast with soft polenta, roasted summer vegetables & herb chicken jus. Malty sweet mid-palate sits well with the creamy polenta and roasted sweetness of the vegetables. The spicy hop aroma complements the herb notes of the food. Cascade Bright Ale Called a bright ale because of its brilliant clarity, Cascade Bright is made from 100% malt and uses a blend of three specially selected hops: Pride of Ringwood for bitterness and both Galaxy and Cascades for aroma. Its golden hue is a result of the crystal malt added to the mash. Cascade Bright Ale is easy-drinking, crisp and refreshing with a subtle balance of fruit and floral aromas which come from the hops. Works perfectly with a Grilled Angus Cheeseburger, caramelised onions and lettuce & tomato. As the subtle crystal malt notes complement the caramelised onion, the moderate bitterness balances the meat and cheese providing a cleansing effect. Cascade Blonde Our American-style wheat beer is made using 50% wheat and 50% malted barley; which gives it a light complex flavour. The citrus hop aroma comes from the Cascade hops added in the kettle and whirlpool. It's lightly cloudy. Light straw colour is complemented by slight cloudiness of this wheat beer. The Cascade hops give a resinous and citrus aroma balanced by a smooth delicate bitterness. Perfect with pan seared scallops with cauliflower pure & light roquette salad. The delicate flavours of this dish call for a beer that provides character without dominating. The subtle bitterness and balance between wheat and malt flavours allow the scallops to shine. Cascade Stout Brewed in Australia's oldest operating brewery, Cascade Stout is brewed using all natural ingredients, the heroes being the rich roaste | Macclesfield Pub Quiz League: February 2011 Macclesfield Pub Quiz League 22nd Feb–Cup/Plate Semi Finals Questions set by Plough Horntails and the Dolphin 1. How many hoops are used in the standard game of Croquet? A, 6. 2. Which African kingdom was known as Basutoland before it gained independence in 1966? A. Lesotho. 3. The work "Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures" is the textbook of which religious movement founded in 1879? A. Christian Science. 4. What is the fruit of the Blackthorn called? A. The Sloe. 5. How many countries sit on the full United Nations Security Council? A. 15. 6. According to the book of Genesis, which land lay to the "east of Eden"? A. The Land of Nod. 7. What is the name of the southernmost point of Africa? A. Cape Agulhas (note: The Cape of Good Hope is just south of Cape Town and is NOT correct). 8. Responding to a pressing issue in year 1095, what appeal did Pope Urban II make to Kings, Nobles and Knights in a sermon at the Council of Clermont? A. Please help to regain the Holy Lands… the First Crusade. (Accept any answer relating to freeing Jerusalem from Moslems/ Mohammadens / Turks/ Saracens) 9. Who holds the post of High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy of the European Union? A. Baroness Ashton (Accept Catherine Ashton). 10. Which city was awarded the 1944 Summer Olympic Games? A. London. 11. In which country did the Maoist organization the Shining Path (Sendero Luminoso) operate? A. Peru. 12. Which major city’s name translates into English as Fragrant Harbour? A. Hong Kong. 13. In which country was the Granny Smith apple first grown? A. Australia (in 1868) 15. Who was the architect of Coventry Cathedral? A. Basil Spence. 16. Who opened an historic address to his people with the following, “In this grave hour, perhaps the most fateful in our history, I send to every household of my peoples, both at home and overseas, this message, spoken with the same depth of feeling for each one of you as if I were able to cross your threshold and speak to you myself.” A. King George VI (as taken from the King’s Speech) 17. Which car company makes the Alhambra model? A. Seat. 18. Which car company makes a model called the Sirion? A. Diahatsu 19. What is the Nationality of Stefaan Engels who set a World record on Saturday 5th February in Barcelona by completing a marathon every day for a year, a total of 9,569 miles? A. Belgian. 20. Who wrote Memoirs of a Fox-hunting Man and Memoirs of an Infantry Officer, as well as collections of poetry? A. Siegfried Sassoon. 21. Approximately what percentage of the planet’s surface is covered by Tropical rainforests? A. 2% (but they are home to more than 50% species on Earth). Accept any figure less than 5%. 22. What is the name of the point on the Celestial sphere directly below an observer or a given position? A. Nadir. (Note this is the opposite of zenith). 23. What is the term, of French origin, loosely translated 'into mouth', for using facial muscles and shaping the lips for the mouthpiece to play a woodwind or brass musical instrument? A. Embouchure (origin, em = into, bouche = mouth) also accept embrasure. 24. In his 2011 memoir, ‘Known and Unknown’, which US ex-politician tries to deflect blame onto others including Colin Powell and Condoleeza Rice, for Iraq War mistakes? A. Donald Rumsfeld. (The book title alludes to Rumsfeld's famous statement: "There are known knowns; there are things we know we know. We also know there are known unknowns; that is to say we know there are some things we do not know. But there are also unknown unknowns - the ones we don't know we don't know..." The statement was made by Rumsfeld on February 12, 2002 at a press briefing addressing the absence of evidence linking the Iraq government with the supply of weapons of mass destruction to terrorist groups.) 25. How many vertices (corners) has a regular dodecahedron (a dodecahedron is a 3D form with 12 faces)? A. 20. 26. The Salmon River in Idaho, USA is known by what nickname, It is also the name of a 1954 film, whose title soundtrack was recorded b |
The Gulf of Venice is the northern part of which sea? | Gulf of Venice | gulf, Europe | Britannica.com Gulf of Venice Gulf of Gabes Gulf of Venice, Italian Golfo Di Venezia, northern section of the Adriatic Sea (an arm of the Mediterranean Sea), extending eastward for 60 miles (95 km) from the Po River delta , Italy , to the coast of Istria , in Slovenia and Croatia . It receives the Po, Adige, Piave, and Tagliamento rivers. Marshes, lagoons, and sandspits border the gulf’s shores as far as Trieste , Italy, where the low plateau of the Istrian Peninsula begins. A northeast wind, called the bora, causes rough seas and creates shipping hazards in the gulf. The rise of the city of Venice as a maritime power at the northwestern end of the gulf gave special importance to Adriatic shipping routes in the Middle Ages. Modern ports along the gulf, apart from Venice, include Pula and Rovinj (both in Croatia) and Trieste, which is located on a northeastern inlet, the Gulf of Trieste. 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How was Oflag IVC prison camp better known? | Oflag IVC | Colditz Castle Tours Colditz Castle Tours “The whole story of Colditz will, no doubt, one day be told, and it will make an enthralling story; but it must be written by one of the men who was there.” ‘Escape and Liberation, 1940-1945′ by A.J.Evans. These words, by the author of ‘The Escape Club’, one of the greatest escape books of the First World War and one which inspired Pat Reid, British Escape Officer at Colditz from 1940-1942, to ultimately make a ‘Home Run’ succinctly describe our own personal views of the ‘Colditz Story’. Therefore when we re-tell the story of Colditz we use primary source information from both the POW and German perspectives. We would encourage anyone who is inspired by this website to read all the relevant books and do what they can to keep the memory of these men, of all nationalities, on whatever ’side’ to live on through generations to come. To this end we have constructed a suggested reading list for Colditz books which name some of the lesser known works on Colditz which are a must read. During WW2 the Castle was located in the very centre of a Greater Nazi Germany, ideally located for a PoW Camp far from any neutral frontiers. In the Cold War it was located in the East of what was the DDR, or East Germany. Today it lies on the eastern borders of a once again unified Germany. For many years the castle fell into disrepair but recent investments have seen great changes, some good, some maybe not so. It is a constant battle to preserve WW2 areas but what one cannot deny is the sense of atmosphere that penetrates the thick mediaeval walls and transports you back in time to ‘daring tales of do’. There is only one way to ‘keep the spirit’ of Colditz alive…. that is by going. We visit Colditz more than anyone else and have guided more guests than anyone else. To this end we share our expertise and exceptional local knowledge gained from many years of experience with you and bring out the very best in local German hospitality to make your “Escape to Colditz” a once in a lifetime experience. | Account Suspended Account Suspended This Account has been suspended. Contact your hosting provider for more information. |
Who became president of Uganda after Idi Amin was overthrown in 1980? | Idi Amin Biography - life, story, school, mother, book, information, born, tall, time Idi Amin Biography Koboko, West Nile Province, Uganda Ugandan president As president of Uganda from 1971 to 1979, Idi Amin (c. 1925–) became well known for his terrible violations of human rights, for causing the collapse of the country's economy, and for causing social disorganization. Amin is remembered best as the tyrant of Uganda who was responsible for a reign filled with mass killings and disorder. Early life Idi Amin Dada was born sometime between 1925 and 1927 in Koboko, West Nile Province, in Uganda. His father was a Kakwa, a tribe that exists in Uganda, Zaire (now Congo), and Sudan. As a boy, Amin spent much time tending goats and working in the fields. He embraced Islam and attained a fourth-grade education. He was brought up by his mother, who abandoned his father to move to Lugazi, Uganda. As Amin grew he matched the qualifications for military service desired by the British at that time. He was tall and strong. He spoke the Kiswahili language. He also lacked a good education, which implied that he would take orders well. Joining the army as a private in 1946, Amin impressed his superiors by being a good swimmer, rugby player, and boxer. He won the Uganda heavyweight boxing championship in 1951, a title he held for nine years. He was promoted to corporal in 1949. Friendship with Obote During the 1950s Amin fought against the Mau Mau African freedom fighters, who were opposed to British rule in Kenya. Despite his cruel record during the uprisings, he was promoted to sergeant in 1951, lance corporal in 1953, and sergeant-major and platoon commander in 1958. By 1961 Amin had become one of the first two Ugandan officers with the rank of lieutenant. In 1962 Amin helped stop cattle rustling, or stealing, between neighboring ethnic groups in Karamoja, Uganda, and Turkana, Kenya. Because of the brutal acts he committed during these operations, British officials recommended to Apolo Milton Obote (1924–), Uganda's prime minister, that he be brought to trial as a criminal. Obote instead publicly criticized him, deciding it would have been politically unwise to put on trial one of the two African officers just before Uganda was to gain independence from Britain on October 9, 1962. Thereafter Amin was promoted to captain in 1962 and major in 1963. He was selected to participate in the commanding officers' course at Wiltshire school of infantry in Britain in 1963. In 1964 he was made a colonel. Amin's close association with Obote apparently began in 1965. Obote sympathized with the followers of the murdered prime minister of the Congo, Patrice Lumumba (1925–1961). Obote asked Amin for help in establishing military training camps. Amin also brought coffee, ivory, and gold into Uganda from the Congo so that the rebels there could have money to pay for arms. The opponents of Obote wanted an investigation into the illegal entry of gold and ivory into Uganda. Obote appointed a committee to look into the issue. He promoted Amin to chief of staff in 1966, and to brigadier and major-general in 1967. Amin seizes control By 1968 the relationship between Obote and Amin had gone sour. An attempted assassination of Obote in 1969, and Amin's suspicious behavior thereafter, further widened the gap between the two men. It is unclear why Obote promoted Amin in 1970 to become chief of general staff, a position that gave him access to every aspect of the armed forces. Amin overthrew Obote's government on January 25, 1971. Ugandans joyfully welcomed Amin. He was a larger-than-life figure and yet simple enough to shake hands with common people and participate in their traditional dances. He was | Burkina Faso army pledges 'consensus' govt Burkina Faso army pledges 'consensus' govt Romaric Ollo Hien Share View photos Burkinese Lieutenant-Colonel Isaac Zida, (first row-C) named by Burkina Faso's army as interim leader following the ousting of president Blaise Compaore, leaves after a meeting with military leaders on November 3, 2014 in Ouagadougou (AFP Photo/Issouf Sanogo) More Ouagadougou (AFP) - Burkina Faso's military has promised to hand power to a "consensus" leader following the popular uprising that toppled Blaise Compaore, as African nations gave the regime two weeks to return to civilian rule. The army has stepped into a power vacuum left by Compaore, who was forced to resign last week in the wake of violent demonstrations over attempts to extend his 27-year-rule. The Burkina military has named Lieutenant Colonel Isaac Zida as interim head of state, sparking angry protests and prompting threats of sanctions from the international community. Zida has claimed that "power does not interest us" and pledged to install a unity government with a "broad consensus". But the African Union kept the pressure on, setting a 14-day deadline at a crisis meeting in Ethiopian capital Addis Ababa on Monday for Burkina's military to give up power. "After that period we are going to apply sanctions," said Simeon Oyono Esono, head of the AU's Peace and Security Council. "The African Union is convinced that the change has been against democracy." Washington said it was still "gathering facts" on the situation but could yet withdraw its $14 million (11 million euro) annual aid package to Burkina Faso. Former colonial power France said late Monday it hoped for an announcement on the return of civilian rule "in the coming hours". For elections to be held, "it must be a civilian power that does it", said French President Francois Hollande on the sidelines of a visit to Quebec. Hollande also said France had been in direct contact with Compaore prior to his ouster last week. "I made a statement on Friday asking Blaise Compaore to make the right decision, that is to leave," said Hollande, adding that France had intervened to ensure he escaped "without drama" although its personnel did not directly participate. Compaore and his wife have taken refuge in neighbouring Ivory Coast where they are being put up in a luxury government mansion in the capital Yamoussoukro. - 'Shortest time possible' - Zida promised the new government would be "headed by a person appointed by the consensus of all actors in public life", as he addressed diplomats at the foreign office on Monday. He gave no timetable for the transition but said he wanted a new regime in place within the "shortest possible" period. Following protests against the army takeover on Sunday, life was back to normal on Monday in the capital Ouagadougou, with the largest market ending a six-day shutdown and banks open. The army also reopened the landlocked country's borders. Troops had cracked down on several thousand protesters gathered at a rally in the city's central square on Sunday. Some demonstrators had also headed to the national television station headquarters where two opposition leaders made separate attempts to go on air to declare themselves interim chief. Former defence minister Kouame Lougue -- whose name was chanted by thousands in the streets following Compaore's downfall -- told AFP: "The people have nominated me. I came to answer their call." But the TV technicians walked out, also foiling a bid by Saran Sereme, a former member of the ruling party, to make her claim as leader of the transition. Under the constitution, which has been suspended by the military, the job of interim head of state is supposed to go to the speaker of parliament. One opposition leader, Ablasse Ouedrago, claimed to have held talks with Zida in which the army leader declared himself ready to "lift the suspension of the constitution". But there was no confirmation from the army, and no indication of the whereabouts of the speaker of parliament. - Six dead - Around 30 people were killed in the week |
Who was elected as the Speaker of the House of Commons following the resignation of Michael Martin in June 2009? | Speaker of the British House of Commons : Wikis (The Full Wiki) Politics portal view • talk • edit In the United Kingdom , the Speaker of the House of Commons is the presiding officer of the House of Commons , and is seen historically as the First Commoner of the Land. The present Speaker is John Bercow , who was elected on 22 June 2009, following the resignation of Michael Martin . The Speaker presides over the House's debates, determining which members may speak. The Speaker is also responsible for maintaining order during debate, and may punish members who break the rules of the House. Conventionally, the Speaker remains non-partisan, and renounces all affiliation with his former political party when taking office. The Speaker does not take part in debate nor vote (except to break ties, and even then, subject to conventions that maintain his or her non-partisan status), although the Speaker is still able to speak. Aside from duties relating to presiding over the House, the Speaker also performs administrative and procedural functions, and remains a constituency Member of Parliament (MP). The Speaker has the right and obligation to reside in the Parliamentary estate, near to Big Ben . [1] Contents 14 External links History The continuous history of the office is held to date from 1376 (see definitive studies by the late Professor JS Roskell) when Sir Peter de la Mare spoke for the commons in the ' Good Parliament ' as they joined leading magnates in purging the chief ministers of the Crown and the most unpopular members of the king's household. Edward III was frail and in seclusion, his prestigious eldest son, Edward the Black Prince , terminally ill. It was left to the next son, a furious John of Gaunt , to fight back. He arrested De la Mare and disgraced other leading critics. In the next, ' Bad Parliament ,' in 1377, a cowed commons put forward Gaunt's steward, Thomas Hungerford , as their spokesman in retracting their predecessors' mis-actions of the previous year. Gaunt evidently wanted a 'mirror-image' as his form of counter-coup. Although there had been occasional designated spokesmen for the commons, at least on specific issues, right back into the mid-13C, this notion, born in crisis, of one 'speaker', who quickly also became 'chairman' and organiser of the commons' business, was recognised as valuable and took immediate root after 1376-7. On 6 October 1399 Sir John Cheyne of Beckford (Gloucs.) was elected speaker. The powerful Archbishop of Canterbury , Thomas Arundel is said to have voiced his fears of Cheyne's reputation as a critic of the Church. Eight days later, Cheyne resigned on grounds of ill-health, although he remained in favour with the king and active in public life for a further fourteen years. He may well, then, have been forced out of office. Although the officer was elected by the commons at the start of each parliament, with at least one contested election known, in 1420 ( Roger Hunt prevailing by a majority of just four votes), in practice the Crown was usually able to get whom it wanted, indicating that the famous 'defence of the commons' privilege' should not be seen in isolation as the principal thread in the office's evolution. Whilst the idea of giving this spokesman personal immunity from recrimination as only being the voice of the whole body was quickly adopted and did enhance the commons' role, the Crown found it useful to have one person with the authority to select and lead the lower house's business and responses to the Crown's agenda, much more often than not in the way the Crown wanted. Thus, Whig ideas of the commons growing in authority as against royal power are somewhat simplistic - the Crown used the commons as and when it found it advantageous to do so, and the speakership was part of the process of making the commons a more cohesive, defined and effective instrument of the king's government. Throughout the medieval and early modern period, every speaker was an MP for a county, reflecting the implicit situation that such shire representatives were of greater standing in t | When did Betty Boothroyd become the Speaker of the House of Commons? When did Betty Boothroyd become the Speaker of the House of Commons? Sponsored by Order, order: Betty Boothroyd, first female Speaker of the House of Commons Credit: Getty 27 April 2016 • 12:00am 27 April 1992 Betty Boothroyd elected Speaker of the House of Commons The Labour MP for West Bromwich West beat Peter Brooke, her Conservative rival, to become the first female Speaker in House of Commons history. A plain-speaking Yorkshirewoman, who had served as deputy speaker for the previous five years, Boothroyd maintained strict order of the House. She was memorably described by one commentator as a mixture of “headmistress, nanny and pub landlady”. “She was described by Tony Blair, then the prime minister, as ‘a national institution’” Before moving into politics, Boothroyd had worked in showbusiness, notably as a showgirl in the famous Tiller Girls dancing troupe. When she took her place in the Speaker’s chair, television cameras had been in Parliament for less than three years. As a result Boothroyd became a famous figure across Britain and beyond. In July 2000, Boothroyd announced that she would resign as Speaker after the summer recess. She was described by Tony Blair, then the prime minister, as a “national institution”. The following year, she was created a life peer - Baroness Boothroyd of Sandwell in the County of West Midlands - and in 2005 she was appointed to the Order of Merit by the Queen. Royal London has its roots in the community. Founded in 1861, it began with the aim of helping people avoid the stigma of a pauper’s grave. It became a mutual life insurance company in 1908 before growing into the UK’s largest mutual life and pensions company. Its founding principles are self-reliance, community and keeping members at the heart of all decisions. Coming up next |
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From what country does the word 'chutney' derive? | Green Chutney Recipe - YouTube Green Chutney Recipe Want to watch this again later? Sign in to add this video to a playlist. Need to report the video? Sign in to report inappropriate content. Rating is available when the video has been rented. This feature is not available right now. Please try again later. Published on Jul 31, 2016 Green Chutney Recipe What is Green Chutney / Chutney Defination ? Chutney / Chatney / Chattni is a condiment which enhances flavor of any snacks. Originated in India dates back to 500 B.C. Chutney meaning in English ? The chutney is a cold sauce. The word Chutney is derived from the Hindi word Chattni . Recipe of green chutney - Coriander / Dhania / Cilantro ½ Cup Green Chillies 2 How to make chutney - Add all ingredients in the mixing Jar, Put tomatoes in the end (Tomatoes contain lot of water, it will grind first and release water which will help grinding other ingredients well), Blend everything well, Add 1 Table spoon of water and grind till smooth texture. This is an easy to make chutney. This is the best chutney for cheese, pasta, Sandwiches, Rolls, Tandoori and other snacks. Chutney varieties - Coriander chutney, Chilli chutney, Green Chutney, Phudina / mint Chutney, Onion Chutney, Coconut Chutney, lemon & date Chutney, Garlic Chutney, Dosa Chutney, Plum/ Apricot/ Peach/ Cranberry Chutney, etc.. *Tips and Suggestions Green chutney recipe for sandwich - Add 1 Table spoon of roasted Bangal Gram and follow the same recipe, green chutney sandwich recipe is the most important element in any Sandwich. 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The 1971 TV movie Duel was one of the first pieces of work by which Oscar winning film director? | Steven Spielberg - Biography - IMDb Steven Spielberg Biography Showing all 282 items Jump to: Overview (3) | Mini Bio (1) | Spouse (2) | Trade Mark (19) | Trivia (158) | Personal Quotes (94) | Salary (5) Overview (3) 5' 7½" (1.71 m) Mini Bio (1) Undoubtedly one of the most influential film personalities in the history of film, Steven Spielberg is perhaps Hollywood's best known director and one of the wealthiest filmmakers in the world. Spielberg has countless big-grossing, critically acclaimed credits to his name, as producer, director and writer. Steven Allan Spielberg was born in 1946 in Cincinnati, Ohio, to Leah Frances (Posner), a concert pianist and restaurateur, and Arnold Spielberg , an electrical engineer who worked in computer development. His parents were both born to Russian Jewish immigrant families. Steven spent his younger years in Haddon Township, New Jersey, Phoenix, Arizona, and later Saratoga, California. He went to California State University Long Beach, but dropped out to pursue his entertainment career. He gained notoriety as an uncredited assistant editor on the classic western Wagon Train (1957). Among his early directing efforts were Battle Squad (1961), which combined World War II footage with footage of an airplane on the ground that he makes you believe is moving. He also directed Escape to Nowhere (1961), which featured children as World War Two soldiers, including his sister Anne Spielberg , and The Last Gun (1959), a western. All of these were short films. The next couple of years, Spielberg directed a couple of movies that would portend his future career in movies. In 1964, he directed Firelight (1964), a movie about aliens invading a small town. In 1967, he directed Slipstream (1967), which was unfinished. However, in 1968, he directed Amblin' (1968), which featured the desert prominently, and not the first of his movies in which the desert would feature so prominently. Amblin' also became the name of his production company, which turned out such classics as E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial (1982). Spielberg had a unique and classic early directing project, Duel (1971), with Dennis Weaver . In the early 1970s, Spielberg was working on TV, directing among others such series as Rod Serling 's Night Gallery (1969), Marcus Welby, M.D. (1969) and Columbo: Murder by the Book (1971). All of his work in television and short films, as well as his directing projects, were just a hint of the wellspring of talent that would dazzle audiences all over the world. Spielberg's first major directorial effort was The Sugarland Express (1974), with Goldie Hawn , a film that marked him as a rising star. It was his next effort, however, that made him an international superstar among directors: Jaws (1975). This classic shark attack tale started the tradition of the summer blockbuster or, at least, he was credited with starting the tradition. His next film was the classic Close Encounters of the Third Kind (1977), a unique and original UFO story that remains a classic. In 1978, Spielberg produced his first film, the forgettable I Wanna Hold Your Hand (1978), and followed that effort with Used Cars (1980), a critically acclaimed, but mostly forgotten, Kurt Russell \\ Jack Warden comedy about devious used-car dealers. Spielberg hit gold yet one more time with Raiders of the Lost Ark (1981), with Harrison Ford taking the part of Indiana Jones. Spielberg produced and directed two films in 1982. The first was Poltergeist (1982), but the highest-grossing movie of all time up to that point was the alien story E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial (1982). Spielberg also helped pioneer the practice of product placement. The concept, while not uncommon, was still relatively low-key when Spielberg raised the practice to almost an art form with his famous (or infamous) placement of Reece's Pieces in "E.T." Spielberg was also one of the pioneers of the big-grossing special-effects movies, like "E.T." and "Close Encounters", where a very strong emphasis on special effects was placed for the first time on such a huge scale. In 1984, Spi | The first Oscars Home » movies » The first Oscars The first Oscars The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences was established in May 1927 as a non-profit corporation to promote the art of movie making. In the first year, the Academy had 36 members, with Douglas Fairbanks Sr as president. The first Academy Awards, now better known as the Oscars, were presented at a private dinner in the Hollywood Roosevelt Hotel, with less than 250 persons attending. Today, the Academy has over 6 000 honorary members – the Oscar Awards are viewed by more than a billion people on television. The first television broadcast of the Oscars took place in 1953 – on black and white TV, telecasted throughout the US and Canada. Telecasting in color begun in 1966, and since 1969, the Oscars have been telecast throughout the world. By the mid-1990s it was telecast in over 100 countries. Emil Jannings Photos with kind permission of silent-movies.com – the premier web destination for Silent Movie facts. The first Oscars At the first Academy Awards, held in May 1929, Best Director awards went to Lewis Milestone for Two Arabian Knights and Frank Borzage for 7th Heaven. The first award for Actor in a Leading Role went to Emil Jannings (real name Theodor Friedrich Emil Janenz) for his roles in The Last Command and The Way of All Flesh. The first Best Actress award was won Janet Gaynor for her roles in 7th Heaven, Street Angel and Sunrise. The first Best Picture award went to WINGS. All those films were screened in 1927. Those were the days of the silent movies, thus WINGS was the only silent to have won a Best Picture Oscar. It also featured Gary Cooper in a minor role. Swiss-born Jannings grew up in Germany and had a heavy German accent which, with the advent of sound in movies , basically put an end to his Hollywood movie career. The most popular night in the world The Academy Award ceremony basically was a non-public affair in 1927 and 1928. But it had created such public interest that the Oscar Presentation Night was introduced in 1929. Until 1954 the Oscars were presented mostly on a Thursday. From 1955 to 1958, they were presented on a Wednesday. From 1959 until 1998 the Oscars were, with a few exceptions, presented on a Monday night. Only since 1999 did the Awards ceremony take place on a Sunday (in March). In total up to 2005, the famous statuettes have been handed out on 32 Monday nights, 21 Thursday nights, 8 Wednesdays, 6 Tuesdays, 2 Fridays, once on a Saturday (1948), and four times on a Sunday. In 1930, the Academy Awards were held twice: on 3 April and on 5 November. No ceremony was held in 1933. Since 1940 people have been kept on the edge of their seats with the familiar phrase “The envelope please.” The Envelope Please The record for most acting nominations without a single win is shared by Peter O’Toole and Richard Burton with seven. The most nominated actors for Best Actor and Best Supporting Roles are Jack Nicholson (11), Laurence Olivier (10), and Spencer Tracy (9). No male performer has yet won three Best Actor awards. Only one actress has won the Best Actress award four times: Katharine Hepburn is the only actress to have won the Best Actress award four times, for Morning Glory (1932/3), Guess Who’s Coming to Dinner? (1967), The Lion in Winter (1968), and On Golden Pond (1981). In 1968 Katherine Hepburn was tied with and Barbra Streisand for the Best Actress award. Anthony Quinn’s performance as painter Paul Gaugin in Lust for Life (1956) is the shortest ever to win a Best Supporting Actor Academy Award. He was on screen for only 8 minutes. Judi Dench made the an equally short performance, winning Supporting Actress for her portrayal of Elizabeth I in “Shakespeare in Love” (1999). More Oscar fast facts In 1997 James Cameron’s Titanic received 11 Oscars, sharing the record of the most Oscars awards for a single film with William Wyler’s Ben Hur (1959). The closest runner-up is West Side Story with 10 Oscars in 1961. Family matters The Hustons are the only family to produce three generations of Oscar winners: Walter Huston was nam |
J Rock, Flawless, Cherise and Nasia were members of which group? | Where are they now? Randy Jackson from Big Brovaz - FLAVOURMAG Where are they now? Randy Jackson from Big Brovaz Twitter Have you ever wondered what happened to some of your favourite artists? We do and In Where Are They Now? Flavourmag will be tracking down a few long last celebrities from the ’90s and early 2000, to find out where they are and how they’ve been. This week we went in search of a band that was hyped as the softer version to The So Solid Crew , we’re of course talking about the rnb / hip hop group Big Brovaz who shot to fame with ‘Nu Flow’ one of the most successful UK hip hop singles back in 2002. Well we caught up with former member Randy Jackson who tells us about a possible reunion, and a time when he and his band where flying sky high not literally but in the UK charts. This was back then… Big Brovaz was originally formed in 2001 when the girls in the group (Cherise, Nadia and Dion) and the guys (Randy, J-Rock and Flawless) were working on their own solo material creating beats and tunes, but little did they know they would soon be tipped as the UK’s answer to Outkast and The Fugees. It was Randy’s cousin who kicked it all of after he got his hands on music from the various artists which later saw him putting together a mix tape which generated a strong reaction and buzz across the UK scene. And from here Big Brovaz was born! A year later in 2002, the group signed a deal with Sony and began work on their debut ‘Nu Flow’ which spawned 7 singles, 4 of which went in to the top 10, including the number 2 single ‘Favourite Things’, and the album itself also hit the number 1 spot. Big Brovaz was now one of the UK’s hottest groups, as they picked up 2 Mobo awards (Best Newcomer and Best UK Act). ‘Nu Flow’ was without doubt the British sound of 2002 and it seemed like worldwide domination was only moments away… However the band soon experienced what was to be their biggest lesson when member Flawless was caught taking cannabis into the states, the rest of the guys then decided to take a break. The future of Big Brovaz was heavily in doubt especially with Dion also leaving to pursue a solo career. This is now…. Randy, can you look around and tell us exactly where you are right now? I am in my living room, and around me I can see a big TV, my computer and my girlfriend life is going well. How have you been? I’ve been good, we got a new project me and J-Rock from the group we now go by the name of Party Dark. We had a number 1 MTV hit the other day and now we’re preparing for our second single. So early 2000 was pretty much the year when you and the rest of the band where flying sky high in the charts, I know Cherise and Nadia have recently formed their own group Booty Luv but what have you been up to since then? Since then I’ve been working closely with J-Rock, now we’ve both moved from in front of the cameras to the guys behind the scene, Booty Luv were actually signed to our label before they got signed to ministry of sound. We’ve also been setting up our own label helping upcoming acts through. But right now we’re signed to Champion records who bought out a few big artists including Dido, Faithless and Robyn S. So can we expect a possible reunion anytime soon? I wouldn’t count anything out it is possible. And finally what’s next for you and J-Rock? There’s loads of big things in the pipeline but to keep up to date you guys can check out our website www.partydark.co.uk Words and Interview by Noel Phillips TAGS | Top 20 Rihanna Songs Top 20 Rihanna Songs Sign Up for Our Free Newsletters Thanks, You're in! There was an error. Please try again. Please select a newsletter. Please enter a valid email address. Did you mean ? |
In which UK cathedral is the Whispering Gallery? | Whispering Gallery, St Paul`s Cathedral « Sound Tourism Whispering Gallery, St Paul`s Cathedral (7 Votes, average 3.86) Loading... St Paul’s Cathedral is an iconic building in the centre of London. High up in the central dome is a Whispering Gallery, which I remember visiting as a child. Climb 259 steps inside the dome, stand on one side of the circular gallery and talk very quietly and your speech can be heard quite clearly on the other side some 30m away. St Paul’s is a circular whispering gallery. In this case, sound hugs the walls, allowing it to move from one side of the room to another without getting a lot quieter – the diagram shows some of the paths that the whispers take around the perimeter of the gallery. Sound paths in a circular whispering gallery Location and Logistics St Paul’s Cathedral, St Paul’s Churchyard, London, EC4M 8AD. Admission information . It’s worth arriving early in the morning and going straight to the Dome, because once the space gets busy it’s hard to pick out the whispering gallery effect amongst the hubbub. | British Choirs on the Net - Alphabetical Choir list S Salhouse Singers, Suffolk Salisbury Cathedral Choir Salisbury Cathedral Choir maintains a tradition of church music that has been offered in the Cathedral since its consecration in 1258. Salisbury has been well known for the lead that it has given in liturgy, and music has always played an important part in the Cathedral's worship. In the early days the music in the Cathedral was performed by two groups of musicians, the Vicars Choral and the choristers, either together or separately. In the sixteenth century there first appeared the Lay Vicar, a singing man who was not in Holy Orders and whose duty it was to assist the Vicar Choral with the singing. Today the music is provided by sixteen boy choristers and sixteen girl choristers aged between 8 - 13 years and six Lay Vicars. In 1991, the same year in which the 900th anniversary of the founding of the very first boys' choir was celebrated, Salisbury became the first English Cathedral to form a separate and independent foundation for girl choristers. They sang their first service in October of that year and nowadays the weekly services are equally divided between the boy and girl choristers. Salisbury Cathedral Chamber Choir, Wilts Salisbury Cathedral has a new chamber choir which specializes in early music and plainsong which has grown out of the original Sarum plainsong and the great heritage of liturgy attached to this Cathedral. Directed by Daniel Cook, Assistant Director of Music, the choir deputizes for the Cathedral choir on major feast days, when these fall within choir holidays, and also further promotes the Cathedral's work and mission throughout the diocese. It provides a marvellous opportunity for accomplished singers to participate directly in the Cathedral's liturgy and, simultaneously, fills a gap in its music programme. Salisbury Cathedral Junior Choir Salisbury Cathedral Junior Choir was established in September 2007 as a further development of the "Singing Together" outreach initiative run by the Cathedral and Cathedral School with funding from the Choirs Schools Association. The choir is non-audition and open to all boys and girls in School Years 4-8. Salisbury Chamber Chorus, Wiltshire The Salisbury Chamber Chorus is a group of singers who perform 3 concerts a year. We have a wide repertoire from Opera to Classical and Popular Music Salisbury Community Choir, Wiltshire was formed in 1993 growing from an evening class entitled 'Singing for Non Singers'. Since Fiona Clarke became Musical Director in 1998 the choir has gained huge popularity and its membership has increased tenfold. With about 200 members, the choir is now one of the largest in the area. In 2001 the choir embarked on its first European tour to Germany, in 2003 it travelled to Paris and in 2005 to Poland. The choir has developed a reputation for giving performances which are both thought provoking and fun. Various institutions ask us to perform concerts for them, including the National Trust at Stourhead for their Festival of the Voice, Salisbury Cathedral for their lunchtime concerts and Studio Theatre at the Salisbury City Hall. Salisbury Musical Society Performing 3 concerts a year in Salisbury Cathedral Saltash Girl's Choir, Cornwall e-mail only: contact Rachael Waters Saltash Girl's Choir is for girls aged from 5 - 15. Meets at 6.30 p.m. every Wednesday at the Wesley Church. Currently singing songs from the shows but generally a whole range of song styles. Saltash Male Voice Choir, Cornwall Wide repertoire from spirituals and church music to the Beatles, Cornish songs and Christmas music Sanctus, London e-mail only: contact Sanctus Choir Sanctus was established in 2002 to give young musicians an opportunity to sing with a chamber vocal ensemble and tackle challenging repertoire in it's original scale. Our members are all second-study singers, and thus bring a good over |
What name is given to the long tongue or feeding tube of a butterfly? | What is a butterfly's tongue called? | Reference.com What is a butterfly's tongue called? A: Quick Answer A butterfly's tongue is called a proboscis. It is a very complex system that is used to ingest the nourishment that the butterfly needs to be able to mate and lay eggs. Full Answer The proboscis of a butterfly is made up of two parts. Each side has nerves, a trachea and muscles. The two parts fuse together much like a zipper. Once the proboscis is zipped up, it forms a food canal that the butterfly uses to suck up liquids. Some butterflies shoot water from their rears to help dissolve some solids so that they may be sucked up through the proboscis. Others can regurgitate onto food to be dissolved. | Family Fringillidae - Chaffinches, grosbeaks House Finch Desert Finch Fringillids usually frequent well wooded areas or scrub, but some species can be found in cultivated areas and steppes, tundra and even in rocky deserts. Some extreme examples mention the bare stony desert of the Trumpeter Finch (Bucanetes githagineus) in the Middle East, and the alpine snowfielfds beyond the treeline of the Black Rosy-Finch (Leucosticte atrata) in the Great Basin of North America. Trumpeter Finch They often feed on the ground where they move by hopping. They are mainly granivorous, but the members of the genus “Euphonia” consume large amounts of insects and berries. On the other hand, the Hawaiian honeycreepers use numerous food items including nectar, thanks to the wide range of bill shapes and sizes. Violaceus Euphonia Blue Chaffinch At the beginning of the breeding season, the males perform some displays, first to establish the territory, and then to attract a female. They sing and fight between males. The courtship displays expose the bright coloured patches of each species. The male moves in order to display these colours in front of the female. She begs food to the male with quavering wings. Courtship feeding is often performed in these species. Lesser Goldfinch The nest is typically cup-shaped and usually built by the female. It is made with grass, mosses and several plant materials, and placed in trees or sometimes in bushes, or between rocks. The three Fringillinae species are territorial, whereas the Carduelinae tend to nest in loose colonies. Clutch of 3-5 eggs are common. Incubation is mainly by the female and lasts about 12 to 14 days. Chicks are fed by both parents by regurgitation of insects in Fringillinae, and seeds and insects in Carduelinae. The nesting period may lasts between 11 and 17 days. They may produce several clutches per season. |
The name of which famous French newspaper translates into English as 'the world'? | French Newspapers in English French Newspapers in English By Rachel Hanson M.A. French If you can't read Le Monde just yet, there are plenty of French newspapers in English that can keep you up to date on all the latest news in France. While you may purchase all kinds of French newspapers in an effort to improve your French, if most of the paper goes unread because you can't quite read it yet, you may be better off sticking to English language papers until your French rivals that of the natives'. Reading Materials Whether you are looking at France from the outside, or you've moved to France and need to be kept current with all the news and events in your adopted country, French newspapers and magazines can help you to do this. However, not everyone who is interested in France and the French can read French well enough to read the biggest (most academic or serious) newspapers published in France and other French-speaking countries. While some of the biggest newspapers offer translations on their websites, few newspapers and magazines offer full translations of their newspaper stories. For this reason, French newspapers in English exist to keep English speakers, and other non-French speakers who do speak English, informed about the world and what's happening. French Newspapers in English While several websites offer French news in English, you may be looking for a 'real' newspaper or magazine-one that you can take with you to work in the morning or read in the park or while your child plays at the playground. While there aren't as many print sources as online ones, print sources do still exist and are going strong. The Connexion One of the most widely distributed English language newspapers in France is The Connexion . This newspaper is one of the most widely read English publications in France; it is published only once a month, so each edition is jam-packed with information and interesting stories. Whether you need to get up to date on current events, or you are looking for help finding an apartment or job, this paper may just be the resource you've been looking for. This paper can be published at a newsstand, or you can subscribe to it at a reduced price. Alternatively, stay on top of things by reading the articles you're interested in right on their website for no fee. France Today While France Today is technically a magazine and not a newspaper, the amount and relevance of the information included in this publication is significant. For anyone looking to understand any one of the finer points of French culture, this is the publication for you, and can be accessed in print or online. The Riviera Times If you're in the southern part of France, you may be interested in this regional newspaper: The Riviera Times . Featuring news and special topics for the entire Riviera region, this English-language newspaper is popular in the region. For those outside the region, the newspaper can also be accessed and read online. The Central Brittany Journal Regional newspapers can be a great option for people with a particular region in mind concerning France. Whether you live in Brittany or are just interested in the region, this (print and online) newspaper will allow you to stay in touch with the region. The Central Brittany Journal claims that its main purpose is to welcome newcomers to the region; of course, some readers of the paper have been living in Brittany and/or in France, for decades. Even if you don't speak French fluently yet, there are plenty of publications where you can read about the latest sports results and see what the weather has in store for you. What's more, these printed papers are just a start…these and many more resources are available online. Was this page useful? | 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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Brinsley Forde who went on to become the lead singer of Aswad starred in which children's TV series of the 1970s? | Double Deckers - Where Are They Now? Where Are They Now? Douglas Simmonds, who played the lovable kid Doughnut, followed his lifelong ambition for science and made it his career. He was a researcher in medical computing at a major hospital in the UK. For six years prior to that position, Doug was a theoretical physicist and at one time was even a medical student. He held a very responsible position with the Department of Health in England. Douglas took early retirement and pursued other interests. Tragically in March 2011 Doug died of a massive heart attack. He will be missed. Peter Firth, who played Scooper, has made for himself an illustrious career in film and television. The following is taken from a biography of Peter Firth: "Peter Firth is perhaps best-known for his film and stage portrayal of Alan Strang in Equus, a role which earned him a Golden Globe for Best Supporting Actor, an Academy Award nomination, a Tony Award nomination, the Theatre World Award and the Plays and Players Award for Best Young Actor. Firth's other film credits include Franco Zeffirelli's Brother Sun Sister Moon, Aces High, Tony Richardson's Joseph Andrews, Robert Altman's When You Comin' Back, Red Ryder, Roman Polanski's Tess, Chris Bernard's Letter to Brezhnev, John McTiernan's The Hunt for Red October and Richard Attenborough's Shadowlands. Firth has appeared onstage in numerous productions including Bill Bryden's Romeo and Juliet and Spring Awakening, both at the National Theatre, and Peter Hall's Amadeus on Broadway." See Peter Firth in the smash BBC series, Spooks (aka MI-5) as Harry Pearce. An extensive list of Peter Firth's credits may be found on the Internet Movie Database. "Hello, Peter!" Brinsley Forde, who played Spring on the show, has made other television and movie appearances to his credit including, "Leo the Last"(1970), "Please Sir"(1971),"The Georgian House"(1976) and "Babylon"(1980). Brinsley is an accomplised musician in his own right. He is the lead singer and rhythm guitarist for the reggae group, "Aswad." You can also hear the music of Brinsley Forde with Aswad perform with Sting in the movie, "The X-Files". He can be seen on VH-1 as the host of "Heart of Soul". I just found out from Producer Frank Wilson from 6 Music (BBC digital radio) that Brinsley is presenter of the program "Lively Up Yourself" . Tune in and show your support. "Hello, Brinsley!" Michael Audreson, who played scientific genius Brains, appeared in such hits as "Chitty Chitty Bang Bang" and "Good Bye Mr. Chips." in uncredited roles. In 1972 he was in the movie, "Young Winston" where he played Winston Churchill at age 13. Michael even had a part in the series, "The Tomorrow People" as Flyn in the episode "The Thargon Menace." From the 1995 interview on French TV Michael reported that he produced shows in England. More on Michael to come...Keep watching. "Hello, Michael!" Gillian Bailey, who played Billie, also played many roles on television in the years that followed the DD, such as Follyfoot and Poldark among several others. More recently she has been doing work as a script editor in England. She completed her university studies and received a degree in English Literature and has since received her MA degree in Theatre Research. She has also earned her doctorate in Theatre. Gillian wrote me and generously provided this and more information about her life and career, as well as some favorite moments on the DD. "Hello, Gilli" Debbie Russ, who played Tiger appeared in the 1973 movie, "Go For a Take" where she appeared as "Tiger" from the Double Deckers. Later on Debbie reportedly attended La Sainte Union where she earned a degree in English, then went into Marketing. She is doing well for herself in the UK where she now resides. She has been quite busy doing voice over work. I'd like to know what else she has been up to. "Hello, Debbie!" Bruce Clark, who played Sticks, was a great addition to the gang. 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Which batsman holds the record for the most runs in a Test career? | Greatest Ever:Cricket:Top 10 Batsmen Of All-Time | Bleacher Report Greatest Ever:Cricket:Top 10 Batsmen Of All-Time Use your ← → (arrow) keys to browse the slideshow 9.2K Comments This is the second installment of my "Greatest Ever" series. The first one was about top 10 wrestlers. Of course, I got a good amount of criticisms which were constructive. Cricket is a very popular sporting event with millions of fans across the globe. As it is a game, it'll have all-time favorites and greatest players. Today, the list I prepared after crossing various hurdles is the Top-Ten Batsmen of all time. I know this is a debatable topic, but according to my experience in cricket (watching, not playing), this list will be the one I'll be opting for. As always, comments are welcome. Here we go... Next » 10. Wally Hammond This English batsman has an exclusive batting average in test cricket and he is one of the notable test batsmen of all time. He could hold the record for highest individual test innings with his outstanding 336 not out which was broken by Len Hutton after five years. He has 22 test centuries. His class would be easily observable if anyone has a look at his first class batting career. He scored over 50,000 runs with 167 centuries in first-class cricket. He could make 22 centuries in test cricket. He also captained England. He played for Gloucestershire in his first class career. 9. Sunil Gavaskar Sunil Gavaskar was one of the best Indian batsmen of all time. Gavaskar was possessed of a classical technique. He had a mind to match, with astonishing powers of concentration. To the purist, it was equally a pleasure to see him leave six outswingers in a row as to observe his cover drive. He was the highest test centurion till 2005 with his 34 test centuries. He has over 10,000 runs in test cricket at an average of 51.12. He has over 3,000 runs in one-day cricket with an average of 35.13. In 1980, he became the Wisden cricketer of the year. For his excellent run scoring ability he was called “Run Machine.” Next » 8. Ricky Ponting One of the all-time best captains in the world.He was and remains the archetypal modern cricketer: he plays all the shots with a full flourish of the bat and knows only to attack. And his breathtaking, dead-eye fielding is a force in the game by itself. He is another known for his captain’s knocks. Apart from being a stylish batsman, he holds an average of 58, scoring over 10,000 runs. Next » 7. Sir Jack Hobbs Sir Jack Hobbs is Renowned as a very modest and self-effacing man, he was popularly referred to as "The Master". As a batsman, he scored more runs and more centuries in first-class cricket than any other player in the history of the game. He was the only English cricketer and the only opening batsman to be selected as one of the five Wisden Cricketers of the [20th] Century. He had played 61 Test matches between 1908 and 1930, with a career batting average in first-class cricket of 50.70. His record in the First class cricket remains unbreakable as he scored over 60,000 runs. He also took 108 wickets. Next » 6.Allan Border Allan Border was the former captain of Australia and is the first batsman in the test cricket to score 11000. He is one of the best batsmen in test cricket history. He scored 11174 runs with an average of 50.56. His performance against West Indies, the then leading cricket power of the world, was exclusive one. Though he got many successes throughout his career as a batsman, Australia could set their dominant position during his captaincy. He is regarded as one of the best captains ever for Australia. He led Australia in 93 matches and Australia won their first world cup championship in 1987 under his captaincy. He is also successful in one-day cricket with his bat. He scored over 6000 runs at an average of 30.62 with three centuries. The award for Australian player of the year has been named after Allan Border. He is now a member of Australian cricket hall of Fame. Next » 5.Sir Vivian Richards Considered to be one of the finest batsmen of all time, he was also a part time off | Yorkshire duo win Cricket Writers' Club Awards - News - Yorkshire County Cricket Club Yorkshire duo win Cricket Writers' Club Awards — 30 September 2014 They have been inseparable for much of Yorkshire’s County Championship-winning season so it was appropriate that White Rose opening batsmen Alex Lees and Adam Lyth both won Cricket Writers’ Club awards for 2014 on Tuesday. Cricket Writers’ Club Young Cricketer of the Year: Alex Lees (Yorkshire) Cricket Writers’ Club County Championship Player of the Year: Adam Lyth (Yorkshire) Peter Smith Award: David ‘Bumble’ Lloyd. Lees topped a poll of 15 candidates to be voted The Cricket Writers’ Club Young Player of the Year after scoring 971 Championship runs at an average of 44.13. Resticted to England-qualified players under the age of 23 on 1st May and, by tradition, an award that can only be won once in a career, 21-year-old left-hander Lees became the fourth Yorkshire player in the past seven years and 11th in all after Fred Trueman (1952), Phil Sharpe (1962), Geoffrey Boycott (1963), Chris Old (1970), Ashley Metcalfe (a joint-winner in 1986), Richard Blakey (1987), Chris Silverwood (1996), Adil Rashid (2007), Jonathan Bairstow (2011) and Joe Root (2012) to be named Young Cricketer of the Year. Lees succeeded Durham and England all-rounder Ben Stokes as the winner of an award dating back to 1950, making it one of the oldest such honours in cricket. If Lees had a successful season, Lyth was truly prolific with a haul of 1,489 Championship runs, including six hundreds, at 67.68. That return saw the 27-year-old chosen as the third winner of the Cricket Writers’ Club County Championship Player of the Year, in association with William Hill, after Somerset’s Nick Compton and Derbyshire’s Wayne Madsen, with the honour again restricted to England-qualified players but without an age limit. Both awards were voted for by the more than 300 Full and Life Members of the Cricket Writers’ Club, with trophies presented at the organization’s Annual Lunch at London’s Plaisterers’ Hall on Tuesday. Neither Lees nor Lyth has yet gained full representative honours for England, but the history suggests they will both be unlucky to remain uncapped, given former winners of the Young Cricketer of the Year award alone have amassed more than 2,000 Test appearances between them. Meanwhile David Lloyd received the Peter Smith award for his outstanding contribution to the promotion of cricket following a lifetime involvement in the game where his career as a Lancashire batsman, England opener, umpire, Lancashire and England coach and, currently, a television broadcaster and newspaper columnist, has seen him become one of the sport’s best-loved advocates. Lloyd follows another Lancastrian in 2013 recipient Jim Cumbes, a former seamer and latterly the county’s and chief executive, in being awarded a discretionary prize named in honour of the late Peter Smith, a former Cricket Correspondent of the Daily Mail and the first media liaison officer at what was then the Test and County Cricket Board. Newsletter Sign up |
What part of the caper is salted and pickled and used as a seasoning or garnish? | Capers | Recipes Wiki | Fandom powered by Wikia Edit The salted and pickled caper bud (also called caper and gabbar for Turkish Cypriots) is often used as a seasoning or garnish. Capers are a common ingredient in Mediterranean cuisine, especially Cypriot and Italian. The mature fruit of the caper shrub is also prepared similarly, and marketed as caper berries. The buds, when ready to pick, are a dark olive green and about the size of a kernel of corn. They are picked, then pickled in salt, or a salt and vinegar solution, or drained. Intense flavor is developed, as mustard oil (glucocapparin) is released from each caper bud. This enzymatic reaction also leads to the formation of rutin often seen as crystallized white spots on the surfaces of individual caper buds. Capers are a distinctive ingredient in Italian cuisine, especially in Sicilian and southern Italian cooking. They are commonly used in salads, pasta salads, pizzas, meat dishes and pasta sauces. Examples of uses in Italian cuisine are chicken piccata and salsa puttanesca. Capers are also known for being one of the ingredients of tartar sauce. They are also often served with cold smoked salmon or cured salmon dishes (especially lox and cream cheese). Capers are also sometimes substituted for olives to garnish a martini. Capers are categorized and sold by their size, defined as follows, with the smallest sizes being the most desirable: Non-pareil (up to 7 mm), surfines (7-8 mm), capucines (8-9 mm), capotes (9-11 mm), fines (11-13 mm), and grusas (14+ mm). Unripe nasturtium seeds can be substituted for capers; they have a very similar texture and flavour when pickled. Pickled caperberries are also very popular as a snack in Menorca. If the caper bud is not picked, it flowers and produces a fruit called a caperberry. The fruit can be pickled and then served as a Greek mezze. In addition, the Greeks make good use of the caper’s leaves, which are especially desirable and hard to find outside of Greece. They are pickled or boiled and preserved in jars with brine cf. caper buds. Caper leaves are excellent in salads and in fish dishes. 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Margaret Thatcher, former British Prime Minister, was elected as Conservative MP for which London borough in 1959? | History of Baroness Margaret Thatcher - GOV.UK GOV.UK Baroness Margaret Thatcher Conservative 1979 to 1990 Born 13 October 1925, Grantham, Lincolnshire Died Conservative Major acts Housing Act 1980: gave security of tenure, and the right to buy homes, to tenants of local authorities and other bodies. Baroness Margaret Thatcher, the 'Iron Lady', was the first female British Prime Minister and the longest serving PM for over 150 years. Margaret Thatcher’s father, a shopkeeper and Mayor of Grantham, was a major influence in her childhood. She was educated at the local grammar school and studied Chemistry at Oxford University, where she became president of the university Conservative association. Thatcher read for the Bar before being elected as the Conservative MP for Finchley in 1959. She held junior posts before becoming Shadow Spokesperson for Education, and entered the Cabinet as Education Secretary in 1970. In Opposition she stood against Edward Heath for the party leadership in 1975 and won. Her victory was considered a surprise by many. In 1979, the Conservative Party won the General Election and Thatcher became PM, taking over from James Callaghan. Her first 2 years in office were not easy - unemployment was very high, but the economy gradually showed improvement. She brought more of her supporters into the Cabinet, and added to her reputation by leading the country to war against Argentina in the Falkland Islands. The Conservatives went on to win the 1983 election by an overwhelming majority, helped by a divided opposition. Her government followed a radical programme of privatisation and deregulation, reform of the trade unions, tax cuts and the introduction of market mechanisms into health and education. The aim was to reduce the role of government and increase individual self-reliance. She also became a familiar figure internationally, creating a famous friendship with US President Reagan and gaining the praise of Soviet leader Gorbachev. One great difficulty during her time in office was the issue of Europe. Her long-serving Foreign Secretary, Sir Geoffrey Howe resigned in November 1990 in protest at her attitude to Europe. His resignation speech brought about events which were to lead to her exit from 10 Downing Street later that month. Michael Heseltine challenged her for the leadership, and while he failed to win, he gained 152 votes – enough to make it evident that a crucial minority favoured a change. Thatcher was eventually persuaded not to go forward to the second ballot, which was won by her Chancellor of the Exchequer, John Major . She left the House of Commons in 1992, and was appointed a life peerage in the House of Lords in the same year, receiving the title of Baroness Thatcher of Kesteven. In 1995 she was appointed as Lady Companion of the Order of the Garter, the highest order of Chivalry in the UK. Her writings include 2 volumes of memoirs: The Downing Street Years and The Path to Power. Thatcher died on 8 April 2013 at The Ritz Hotel in London, after suffering a stroke. She received a ceremonial funeral including full military honours, with a church service at St Paul’s Cathedral. More from the GOV.UK History of Government blog | The Thatcherist - The New Yorker The Thatcherist Hendrik Hertzberg CreditIllustration by Tom Bachtell By the dismal end of the nineteen-seventies, a series of oil shocks had sent the economies of most of the world’s developed democracies into a tailspin. Their publics were not pleased. In country after country, voters voted out the ins and voted in the outs. Ideology didn’t seem to matter. In France, Spain, Sweden, and Greece, governing parties of the right and the center right were shown the door. In West Germany (as it still was), the Netherlands, Portugal, and, of course, the United States, it was incumbents of the left and the center left who got the hook. An early beneficiary of this political turbulence was Margaret Thatcher, the leader of Britain’s Conservative Party, who swept to power in the general election of May 3, 1979, following the so-called Winter of Discontent. Her rise was as improbable as it was inexorable. In a party of reflexive male chauvinists, she was a woman. In a party traditionally dominated by landed aristocrats, rich industrialists, and upper-class twits of every stripe, she was a product of the striving middle class. Her predecessor as party leader and Tory Prime Minister, Edward Heath, had been indelibly dubbed “the Grocer” by the satirical magazine Private Eye. Though cruelly aimed at Heath’s status anxieties, the Eye’s gibe was rooted in his stint negotiating food prices in Brussels. Margaret Thatcher, however, was the actual daughter of an actual grocer, and proud of it. Finally, in a party riddled with “wets” who had accommodated themselves to Labour’s postwar welfare state, she was a doctrinaire free-market fundamentalist, a radical believer in the individualism of the successful, a despiser of “society” (“there is no such thing”) and social solidarity—a visionary, even a kind of revolutionary, and in temperament anything but conservative. At her death last week, at the age of eighty-seven, she was the Right Honourable Baroness Thatcher of Kesteven, laden with honors. The encomiums poured forth in a torrent. Some were a little over the top: “the greatest British peacetime Prime Minister” (David Cameron, the Tory who currently holds that office), “this greatest of Britons” (the Daily Telegraph). But no one could doubt that her personal political success was unparalleled in modern times. Cameron credited her with “winning the backing of the British people three times in a row.” Under Mrs. Thatcher, the Conservative Party did indeed win three successive elections, each of which yielded a parliamentary landslide. But she never truly won “the backing of the British people.” Her share of the popular vote—never more than forty-four per cent—was lower than the loser’s tally in five of the last seven American Presidential elections. Yet because the United Kingdom crams three major parties into a system suited for two—“first past the post,” winner-take-all in every constituency—and because two of those three parties were left of center, Mrs. Thatcher’s Tories were able to amass huge parliamentary majorities. And since a British Prime Minister’s power is largely unfettered, she rarely failed to get her uncompromising way even though most of her fellow-citizens were never in sympathy with her policies. No doubt this was a source of the uniquely venomous quality of the bitterness that she provoked in life and the ugly gloating that, in some quarters, welcomed her death. Buy a cartoon Among the eulogists last week was Elizabeth Colbert Busch, who is running for Congress as a Democrat in the district that includes Charleston, South Carolina. Thatcher, Busch said, was “a tough consensus builder who cared about everybody.” Perhaps this was meant as a bit of gentle satire: Busch is the sister of Stephen Colbert, of “The Colbert Report.” For Thatcher was a breaker of consensus, not a builder of it. And she did not care about everybody. She seemed not to care about the poor and the near-poor, whose misfortunes she tended to regard as failures of character. Tough she was, though. 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Which one hangs from the ceiling? A stalactite? Or a stalagmite? | Formation of Stalactites and Stalagmites: The Up and Down of It How Stalactites and Stalagmites Are Formed written by: Bruno Kos • edited by: Kellie Hayden • updated: 1/31/2013 Stalactites & Stalagmites: Which one points up and which one grows down? Even beyond elementary school, students remain unsure about the answer. Find out once and for all in this article--and also, find out how are stalactites and stalagmites are formed. slide 1 of 6 To Drip Students encounter the terms stalactites and stalagmites somewhere during elementary school science. But, when asked which one is up and which one is down, there is always a certain amount of insecurity before a final answer is given. Ultimately, the words are rather similar, with only two letters of difference. Words stalactite and stalagmite have their roots in the Greek language. More specifically, these terms are derived from the Greek word stalasso, which means "to drip." It is hard to find a more suitable word, since both stalactites and stalagmites are formed simply by water dripping from fractures in the ceiling of a cave. Further, both stalactites and stalagmites are a type of speleothem, which is actually a secondary mineral deposit formed in a cave. Within the caves, they grow very slowly, approximately 0.007–0.929 mm per year. slide 2 of 6 Formation of Stalactites A stalactite, as mentioned in the introduction, is a type of speleothem which hangs from the ceiling of caves that are made of limestone (calcium carbonate rock, dissolved by water and contains carbon dioxide). They are formed in the process of deposition of calcium carbonate (but some other minerals as well) Both calcium and limestone are precipitated from mineralized water solutions. This process can be described with the chemical formula, which is as follows: CaCO3(s) + H2O(l) + CO2(aq) → Ca(HCO3)2(aq) The above solution travels through the rock, until it finally reaches the roof of the cave. Once it does, it drips down. Once the solution reaches air, the following chemical reaction occurs (which is a reversed reaction of the previous solution): Ca(HCO3)2(aq) → CaCO3(s) + H2O(l) + CO2(aq) The formation of stalactites begins with nothing more but a single mineral-laden drop of water. Once this drop falls, it eventually leaves the thinnest ring of calcite. When the next drop falls, another calcite ring is deposited. After a certain amount of time, a "soda straw" stalactite will form (they are very fragile, though). If water begins to flow on the outside, more calcite will be deposited, and a cone-shaped stalactite will form. slide 3 of 6 Formation of Stalagmites Stalagmites are also a type of speleothem but as opposed to stalactites, they rise from the floor. Further, they are also formed in the process of deposition of calcium carbonate. The stalagmite and corresponding stalactite (meaning that they grow together) are called a "column". Stalagmites shouldn't be touched with the hands, since the oils from the skin may disturb the path where the mineral water will cling. Eventually, the formation of stalagmites would suffer. slide 4 of 6 Remembering Which Is Which If confused about which points up and which one hangs down, several memory tricks exist. Some of the simplest are: Stalactite has a letter "t" in it ("t" for "top“). Stalactite has a "c" in it ("c" for "ceiling“). Stalagmite has a "g" in it ("g" for "ground“). Stalactites cling "tightly" to the roof of the cave. slide 5 of 6 Besides the information on how are stalactites and stalagmites formed, a reader should also know that both stalactites and stalagmites are considered as natural heritage objects and, as such, they are usually protected by the laws. Accordingly, it is prohibited to collect them, destroy them, or to sell them. slide 6 of 6 Chris Pellant, Helen Pellant: Sandstone and Other Sedimentary Rocks, Gareth Stevens Pub., 2007. Jackie Gaff: Stalactites hang down (and other questions about caves), Kingfisher, 2004. ◄ ● ● ● ● ● ● ► | 1. Which Newton-le- Willows singer has been nominated for an MTV award? - Jade Wright - Liverpool Echo 1. Which Newton-le- Willows singer has been nominated for an MTV award? 2. Lenny Henry will star in which Shakespearean tragedy next year? Share Get daily updates directly to your inbox + Subscribe Could not subscribe, try again laterInvalid Email 2. Lenny Henry will star in which Shakespearean tragedy next year? 3. Will Young has been invited to take part in which panel show after saying he is a fan? 4. Nasty Nick Cotton is to return to which TV soap? 5. Which author earns £3m a week in royalties, it was revealed this week? 6. Which band release the album Dig Out Your Soul on Monday? 7. 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To which musician is food critic and model Sophie Dahl married? | Jamie Cullum talks love at first sight with wife Sophie Dahl and new album Momentum - Mirror Online Lifestyle Jamie Cullum talks love at first sight with wife Sophie Dahl and new album Momentum Over an al fresco lunch close to the village where he and wife Sophie Dahl live, Jamie is in sparkling, candid form Share Get daily updates directly to your inbox + Subscribe Thank you for subscribing! Could not subscribe, try again laterInvalid Email Since his 2004 breakthrough album Twentysomething made him the UK’s biggest-selling jazz artist of all time, Jamie Cullum has totted up around 10 million sales. The piano man has collaborated with Clint Eastwood, Pharrell Williams and Stevie Wonder, and three years ago he married food critic and former model Sophie Dahl. The pair first set eyes on each other at a charity do in 2008 and, for Cullum, it was love at first sight. “When I met her,” says the 33-year-old from Essex, “I was taken off guard by her extraordinary beauty, what an amazing person she was, how interesting she was and how we shared so many cultural things that we enjoyed in common. “But [a relationship] never crossed my mind as a possibility. "Who was I to think she would feel the same way? It seemed like a bizarre thing to even imagine.” Over an al fresco lunch at a hotel close to the Buckinghamshire village where he and Dahl live with their daughters Lyra, two, and Margot, 10 weeks, Jamie is in sparkling, candid form. The infectious enthusiasm that has endeared him to audiences across the globe – and to listeners to his excellent Radio 2 show – is immediately apparent. “Even the bad days are good days,” he smiles, “because I love to play. "As soon as I’m behind the instrument and the band’s there and the sound is good... it’s a huge privilege.” His new, sixth, album Momentum is aptly titled, and is by turns captivating and adventurous. Rather than slip into comfortable married life to a soundtrack of pipe-and-slippers jazz, Jamie has delivered his most personal album to date, teaming with excellent London rapper Roots Manuva, of whom he’s a long-time fan. “This is me wanting to be a songwriter,” Jamie admits. “It’s not my safe place at all – I’ve not done that before. "My last record, although I love it, was like a CV of what I do. On this record I let the songs dictate where it was going to go.” Video Loading | Desert Island Discs racks up a milestone of delights - Telegraph BBC Desert Island Discs racks up a milestone of delights As the popular Radio 4 show prepares for its 3,000th episode, we look back at some of its many highlights Kirsty Young with war veteran Eric 'Winkle' Brown, who features on the 3,000th episode of Desert Island Discs Photo: BBC By David Thomas Comments THE PRESENTERS The first presenter, and creator, of Desert Island Discs was Roy Plomley, who came up with the concept one cold wartime night in November 1941. He was getting ready for bed and his coal fire had gone out when inspiration struck, but, undaunted, he sat down at his desk, typed up his idea and sent it to the BBC. On January 27 1942, the first episode was recorded in a bomb-damaged BBC studio in Maida Vale and broadcast two nights later. Plomley once sat down to interview the thriller writer Alistair MacLean, author of Where Eagles Dare and The Guns of Navarone, only to discover that the man in front of him was an entirely different Alistair MacLean, whose modest claim to fame was being the European director of tourism for the Canadian province of Ontario. Plomley gamely completed the interview, which was then discreetly shelved. In 1958, Plomley was himself the castaway, interviewed by Eamonn Andrews. He chose Another Op’nin’, Another Show by Annabelle Hill as his favourite song, Who’s Who in the Theatre as his book and a desk with typewriter and paper as his luxury. In 1985, Plomley was replaced as host by Michael Parkinson, who lasted less than three years. Parkinson had also been a castaway, choosing Singin’ in the Rain by Gene Kelly, Death in the Afternoon by Ernest Hemingway and, again, a typewriter and paper. Sue Lawley took over in 1988, lasting until 2006. She had been a castaway, interviewed by Parkinson in 1987, choosing Rachmaninoff’s Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini, Provincial French Cooking by Elizabeth David and an iron and ironing board. Related Articles People diary: David Hockney’s greatest muse? His sister 09 Nov 2014 The current presenter, Kirsty Young, has never been a castaway, but she has said her favourite music would include Neil Diamond’s I Am… I Said, “because it reminds me of my mother coming to kiss me goodnight smelling of Chanel No 5, wearing a fringe dress and looking beyond glamorous”. THE GUESTS The first guest to appear on Desert Island Discs was the actor and radio comedian Vic Oliver, who stepped in when Plomley’s first choice, the academic and radio personality CEM Joad, said he was too busy to appear. The most senior member of the Royal family to have appeared on the show was Princess Margaret (1984), who chose Histories by Herodotus as her book and an oriental cat as her luxury. The most glamorous royal was surely Princess Grace of Monaco, who chose a book of plays by her uncle George Kelly and a pillow. The Duchess of Kent (1989) is the only castaway ever to choose the Beatles’ song Maxwell’s Silver Hammer, along with a DIY manual and a lamp with solar batteries. A total of 236 people have appeared twice on Desert Island Discs, 12 have appeared three times, but only two men – the comedian Arthur Askey and Sir David Attenborough – have made four appearances. The only prospective castaway to have begun an interview and not finished it was the journalist and author Martha Gellhorn, whose appearance was abruptly cut short in mid-recording when it became apparent that she would not discuss her late husband Ernest Hemingway. 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The Black Mountains are part of which UK national park? | The Black Mountain Centre, Brynaman - Tourism Tourism Tourism Visit the Black Mountain Centre Tourist Information Point TODAY! We have recently refurbished our tourist information point with funding support from Brecon Beacons National Park and Carmarthenshire County Council. We received grant funding in the amount of £10,000 from the Sustainable Development Fund and the Sustainable Community Tourism Fund. We have upgraded the reception area with bespoke units, touchscreen computers, signage and a series of wall mounted maps. We aim to provide the visitor with a wealth of information and advice, from leaflets, pocket guides, to posters, internet access, local knowledge and expertise. CALCH CALCH is repairing some of the surviving structures at Herbert's Quarry and is developing self-guided trails around the site to encourage visitors. The project is also ivestigating the history of the lime industry to discover and celebrate its links with local communities. For further information please visit CALCH's website: www.calch.org The Brecon Beacons National Park ( www.breconbeacons.org ) The Brecon Beacons is a beautiful part of Wales, with traditional market towns, stunning landscape, canal paths, castles and plenty of family attractions. The scenery is both beautiful and diverse - rolling countryside and valleys, wide open spaces to the wild beauty of the waterfalls and caves. The National Park Authority also runs an excellent programme of www.breconbeacons.org/events Fforset Fawr Geopark The Centre works in close partnership with the Brecon Beacons National Park and helps promote the Geopark to visitors. There are a number of interpretive images panels within the Centre displaying the wonderful scenery and heritage of the Black Mountain and also a selection of leaflets to inform visitors of the geopark and also local walks around Brynaman and the Upper Amman Valley. For further information please visit www.fforestfawrgeopark.org.uk CALCH: Celebrating the Industrial Heritage of the Black Mountain CALCH, an exciting new project which aims to showcase Herbert's Quarry and lime kilns on the north side of the Black Mountain, as a landmark of our industrial heritage. CALCH is a joint venture by the Brecon Beacons National Park Authority, The Dyfed Archaeological Trust, The National Museum of Wales and The Black Mountain Centre. With the participation of local communities, CALCH will rediscover, conserve and celebrate the role of the lime industry in the development of Wales as an Industrial Nation. For more information, please contact Menna Bell at the Dyfed Archaeological Trust at m.bell@dyfedarchaeology.org.uk or 01558 825997. The Black Mountain Centre Hosted The Valleys Regional Park Community Tourism Ambassador Training in April 2011 Community Tourism Ambassadors are important to the development of the Valleys as a tourism destination. The Ambassador will represent The Valleys and influence the visitor to stay and spend within our community. This training will enable the Ambassadors to become a beacon of knowledge within the community and they will be able to provide helpful, accurate and friendly advice. Wales Ape & Monkey Sanctuary Wales Ape & Monkey Sanctuary Brynaman Public Hall Cinema www.bp-hall.co.uk Brynaman Swimming Pool SUSTRANS Biking Trails Sustrans Cymru | Sustrans Aman & Loughor village walks Amman Ynys Dawela Nature Reserve Accommodation Nant Melyn Cottage A small 160 year old welsh cottage located in the centre of the village of Brynaman, within walking distance to many local amenities including local shop, the Black Mountain tourist centre, idyllic cinema, public houses, and to the Amman valley cycle path. Located at the very top of the Amman valley, and on the very edge of the Brecon Beacons National Park. The cottage itself is one of the very first dwellings of the village which dates back to 1851. For further information or to book your stay at Nant Melyn Cottage visit their website, www.nantmelyn.com or phone 01237459 955 Talarbongam B&B Talarbongam is an impressive, detac | Peterlee Peterlee The Tyne Valley Peterlee Peterlee is a small new town, which was founded in 1948. The town originally mostly housed coal miners and their families, and was named after the celebrated Durham miners' leader Peter Lee. Today the new town boasts a strong sense of community and is noted for its large open green spaces and in recent year many of the town's public buildings have been replaced to accommodate the £24 million redevelopment of the town centre. Being situated close to the North East coast, Peterlee is within easy access of nearby beaches and Castle Eden Dene National Nature Reserve, which is the largest area of natural woodland in the North East, both excellent for keen dog walkers and those who enjoy an outdoor lifestyle. Peterlee has its own bus station and is served by Arriva North East and Go North East, who provide services to the local area and nearby towns and cities, including: Newcastle, Gateshead, Sunderland, Durham, South Shields, Houghton-le-Spring, Stockton and Middlesbrough. There is also a bus to the Metro Centre which is the largest shopping and leisure centre in the European Union. Castle Dene Shopping Centre in Peterlee is the main retail area in the town and to surrounding villages. It provides a variety of well-known shops and restaurant. A popular market is held in the shopping centre each bank holiday. Peterlee also benefits from having a state of the art Leisure Centre, Bingo Hall, Hotel, local Golf Course, an annual show and Shotton Hall Banqueting Suite, which is very popular for weddings. As Peterlee's centrepiece, architectural designer Victor Passmore created the abstract Apollo Pavillion which was completed in 1970 and is named after the Apollo moon missions. In 2011 English Heritage gave the pavillion a Grade II listing. Peterlee offers a wide range of education, having seven primary schools, three secondary schools, two sixth forms and a recently redeveloped college. The college provides education for all ages has its own gym and is home to the training ground of Hartlepool Football club. Our Peterlee branch looks after a wide area of properties from south Co. Durham to north Teeside including Hartlepool, Blackhall, Horden, Elswick, Shotton Colliery and Easington to name just a small selection. |
The novels, 'On the Beach' and 'A Town Like Alice' were written by whom? | Nevil Shute Novels And Characters Web Links Nevil Shute wrote 24 novels and an autobiography between 1924 and 1960. All are excellent but some are obviously better than others. A complete bibliography is below. In some cases books were published under different names in the UK and the US. Both titles are shown where applicable. Book Synopses The following list of Nevil Shute books, by date of publication, is meant to describe the books only in sufficient detail to serve as a reminder of content to those who may have read them in the past, but forgotten the titles and to give a taste of the content of each story. For more comprehensive content reviews and comments, see the Book Review section of this page. Go To Synopsis Page Bibliography and Book Reviews Please click here for a list of all books written by Nevil Shute, including book reviews. The reviews and comments contained on this site are all voluntary submissions by fellow Shutists. Additional submissions are always welcome, as are commentaries, analyses, and related discussion papers relating to Nevil Shute and his writing. All submissions are subject to review and editing by the Foundation staff. Our policy is to post writer's name and e-mail address unless specifically asked not to do so. If you would like to submit a review, please contact the WebMaster . Nevil Shute's book review of A Town Like Alice Copyright by the Trustees of the Estate of the late Nevil Shute Norway. Nevil Shute's views on modern art as he expressed them in The Far Country Nevil Shute and Modern Art Shirley Norway's review of So Disdained, What Happened To The Corbetts, and On The Beach A short while ago, Shirley Norway wrote that she had begun rereading her father's books, after around fifty years. She made several comments regarding her impressions of So Disdained that we felt would be of interest to web site visitors. As a result, we asked if she would consider providing a paragraph or two on each book, as she finished rereading it. Shirley has graciously agreed. Her comments on So Disdained, What Happened To The Corbetts, and On The Beach are provided below. Shirley Norway's Book Reviews Favourite Books You have had the opportunity to read what everyone thinks, now you have the chance to vote for your top three favorite Nevil Shute titles and see which books currently top our poll. Click here for a listing of your favorite books. Nevil Shute Characters This section of the site is devoted to analyses of the characters in Nevil Shute's novels - "Ordinary People Doing Extraordinary Things." Nevil Shute Characters Nevil Shute Translations The Foundation is building 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 several languages, however we are always on the lookout for more. Click below to find out how you can help the Foundation with this exciting project. | Alice's Adventures in Wonderland - The British Library All Alice in Wonderland works All Romantics and Victorians works Alice's Adventures in Wonderland This fantasy novel of 1865 was originally entitled Alice’s Adventures Under Ground. It was written by the Reverend Charles Lutwidge Dodgson, using the pseudonym Lewis Carroll (1832-1898). The tale was first told by Carroll on 4 July 1862, to the three young daughters of Henry Liddell, Dean of Christ Church, Oxford, on a river boat trip. The children, especially Alice, adored the story and begged Carroll to write it down. It took him until February 1863 to write out the whole text, taking great pains to write in neat ‘manuscript print’, designed for the young Alice to read. Once the text was complete, Carroll began to add the illustrations which give a charming impression of his own vision of Wonderland and its inhabitants. The author gradually revised and expanded the tale, publishing it with illustrations by John Tenniel. Carroll’s iconoclastic book is underpinned by encounters with talking animals, magic potions, problems with scale and nonsensical ideas. 'Alice's Adventures Under Ground', the original manuscript version of Alice's Adventures in Wonderland |
"The children's book ""Swallows and Amazons"" by Arthur Ransome is set in what area of Great Britain?" | ‘Swallows and Amazons’ Review: A Very British Dose of Clean Family Fun | Variety Courtesy of BBC Films July 23, 2016 | 02:02PM PT A very British nostalgia suffuses director Philippa Lowthorpe's amiable revisionist take on Arthur Ransome's beloved family fable. Based on British author Arthur Ransome’s popular children’s books of the 1930s and 1940s, “Swallows and Amazons” is, on the face of it, a fairly conservative film. Detailing the summer vacation adventures of the upper middle-class Walker family, it is a relaxed piece set in the summer of 1935, in a heritage England of Dundee cake, small boats and blithe acceptance of a broadly colonialist outlook. It is an England where the machinations of Russian spies can be safely foiled in time for tea by a band of plucky children. It is the fictional England to which many Britons who voted for Brexit aspire to return. Properly understood as a fiction, this rose-tinted world of kids who covet knives in order to whittle sticks — rather than, say, to stab a schoolmate — makes for a very charming, fairly twee, entirely respectable adventure. Of the five Walker children, the standout is adorable moppet Bobby McCulloch as Roger, the youngest of the kids to be allowed to camp without adults on an island on one of the great lakes of Cumbria’s Lake District (modeled on Coniston Water’s Peel Island, though not named as such here or in the books). The film makes an attempt from the get-go to address an issue that even Ransome recognized after he published the series’ first book in 1930: The Walker children, especially eldest boy John, are far too nice, in addition to being almost superhuman paradigms of competence and British pluck. Here, Dane Hughes’s John is more petulant and error-prone, lashing out at his younger siblings on occasion and fighting particularly with his eldest sister Susan — herself no longer the miniature female Bear Grylls of the book, instead making a complete hash of cooking a fish. It’s all more straightforwardly adolescent and likely more relatable for audiences used to the epic temper tantrums and sulks of the “Twilight” and “Harry Potter” gangs. As an adaptation of that first book, “Swallows and Amazons” also functions as a rather complex piece of meta-fiction. That may enrage Ransome purists, but need not concern the film’s primary market of British parents and grandparents looking for something wholesome to do with the family this summer. Ransome was, in real life, a gentleman spy, who wrote himself into his novels as Jim Turner, nicknamed Captain Flint. Ransome’s fictional avatar is never named as a spy — a rare instance of an author’s alter ago being less glamorous than the reality. Andrea Gibb’s script reimagines Jim Turner as a roguish agent, blending fact and fiction with a fair amount of ingenious revisionism and borrowing Ransome’s real MI6 codename, S76. As in real life, his close association with Russia is regarded with suspicion. In keeping with the trend for sexing up this character, established by an excellent 2010 musical theater adaptation of the book, Rafe Spall ’s Turner is a rather dashing fellow — worlds away from the spluttering buffoon essayed by Ronald Fraser in the same role in 1974’s somewhat iffy but sweet screen version. All adaptations to date have diverged from the portrait Ransome painted of himself in the books — both in text and in his cult illustrations — as fat and bald, with a quick temper and resourceful mind. The spy narrative here involves a barely-there McGuffin to do with stolen military papers, at least giving Andrew Scott acres of room to have fun playing a proper 1930s-style enemy agent; it largely runs in parallel to the kids’ adventures, until a dramatic third-act convergence involving a sea-plane. It’s a stunt that feels more of a piece with Enid Blyton’s lusty disregard for plausibility than the studied logic of even Ransome’s most adventurous moments. Still, one can hardly blame Gibbs and helmer Philippa Lowthorpe — a BAFTA-winning TV director making her feature debut — for attempting to introduce a little more je | Amazon.com: Q & A: A Novel (9780743267472): Vikas Swarup: Books Vikas Swarup Page 1 of 1 Start over Sponsored Products are advertisements for products sold by merchants on Amazon.com. When you click on a Sponsored Product ad, you will be taken to an Amazon detail page where you can learn more about the product and purchase it. To learn more about Amazon Sponsored Products, click here . The Last Faith: A book by an atheist believer Karmak Bagisbayev Warning: reading this book may alter your view of the world and permanently change your established moral principles. Readers discretion advised. Walking with Shadows Luke Romyn Left for dead after crashing in the Amazon, Jonas Drake must save not only himself but also the one other survivor: a ten-year-old boy. Snow Song R M Rowan Keeping her terminal cancer a secret, Sarah seeks meaning and purpose for her young life and finds that the art of dying is learning how to live. Kindle Edition Editorial Reviews From Publishers Weekly When Ram Mohammad Thomas, an orphaned, uneducated waiter from Mumbai, wins a billion rupees on a quiz show, he finds himself thrown in jail. (Unable to pay out the prize, the program's producers bribed local authorities to declare Ram a cheater.) Enter attractive lawyer Smita Shah, to get Ram out of prison and listen to him explain, via flashbacks, how he knew the answers to all the show's questions. Indian diplomat Swarup's fanciful debut is based on a sound premise: you learn a lot about the world by living in it (Ram has survived abandonment, child abuse, murder). And just as the quiz show format is meant to distill his life story (each question prompts a separate flashback), Ram's life seems intended to distill the predicament of India's underclass in general. Rushdie's Midnight's Children may have been a model: Ram's brash yet innocent voice recalls that of Saleem Sinai, Rushdie's narrator, and the sheer number of Ram's near-death adventures represents the life of the underprivileged in India, just as Saleem wore a map of India, quite literally, on his face. But Swarup's prose is sometimes flat and the story's picaresque form turns predictable. Ram is a likable fellow, but this q&a with him, though clever, grows wearying. Copyright © Reed Business Information, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved. From Booklist Swarup's inventive debut traces the fortunes of Ram Mohammad Thomas from "Asia's biggest slum" to his sudden acquisition of enormous wealth as the biggest winner on the popular quiz show, Who Will Win a Billion? A poor, uneducated waiter, Ram is arrested after the final episode in the belief that he must have cheated. In jail he shares his hardscrabble life with his lawyer: his abandonment at birth in a used clothing bin, the church orphanage where he was dubbed an "idiot orphan boy," the foster home where children were purposely crippled and forced to beg, the estate of an Australian diplomat who was really a spy, the home of an aging Bollywood actress, and his meager waiter job. Each chapter in Ram's life provided him with a correct answer on the show, as a la Forrest Gump, he has been in the right place at the right time. Ram's funny and poignant odyssey explores the causes of good and evil and illustrates how, with a little luck, the best man sometimes wins. Deborah Donovan Copyright © American Library Association. All rights reserved Don't have a Kindle? Get your Kindle here , or download a FREE Kindle Reading App . New York Times best sellers Browse the New York Times best sellers in popular categories like Fiction, Nonfiction, Picture Books and more. See more Product Details Publisher: Scribner; First Edition edition (August 2, 2005) Language: English Product Dimensions: 5.5 x 1.1 x 8.4 inches Shipping Weight: 15.2 ounces By A. Ross HALL OF FAME TOP 1000 REVIEWER VINE VOICE on November 26, 2005 Format: Hardcover Despite heartrending descriptions of sexual abuse, racism, poverty, homeless and much, much, more in modern India, this is an utterly enjoyable picaresque adventure that is one of the best reads of the year. |
What is the name of the squirrel who carries messages up and down 'Yggdrasil', the world tree of Norse mythology? | Yggdrasil and the Well of Urd - Norse Mythology for Smart People Norse Mythology for Smart People Yggdrasil and the Well of Urd “Yggdrasil” by Oluf Olufsen Bagge (1847) At the center of the Norse spiritual cosmos is an ash tree, Yggdrasil (pronounced “IG-druh-sill”; Old Norse Askr Yggdrasils), which grows out of the Well of Urd (Old Norse Urðarbrunnr). The Nine Worlds are held in the branches and roots of the tree. The name Askr Yggdrasils probably strikes most modern people as being awkwardly complex. It means “the ash tree of the horse of Yggr.”[1] Yggr means “The Terrible One,” and is a byname of Odin . The horse of Odin is Sleipnir . This may seem like a puzzling name for a tree, but it makes sense when one considers that the tree as a means of transportation between worlds is a common theme in Eurasian shamanism .[2] Odin rides Sleipnir up and down Yggdrasil’s trunk and through its branches on his frequent journeys throughout the Nine Worlds. “Urd” (pronounced “URD”; Old Norse Urðr, Old English Wyrd) means “ destiny .” The Well of Urd could therefore just as aptly be called the Well of Destiny. One of the poems in the Poetic Edda , Völuspá or “The Insight of the Seeress,” describes the scene thus: There stands an ash called Yggdrasil, A mighty tree showered in white hail. From there come the dews that fall in the valleys. It stands evergreen above Urd’s Well. From there come maidens, very wise, Three from the lake that stands beneath the pole. One is called Urd, another Verdandi, Skuld the third; they carve into the tree The lives and destinies of children.[3] These three maidens are the Norns , and their carvings consist of runes , the magical alphabet of the ancient Germanic peoples. In addition to the inhabitants of the Nine Worlds, several beings live in, on, or under the tree itself. The Eddic poem Grímnismál, “The Song of the Hooded One,” mentions many of them – but, unfortunately, only in passing. An anonymous eagle perches in the upper branches of the tree. A number of dragons or snakes, most notably Nidhogg , gnaw at the roots from below. A squirrel, Ratatosk, carries messages (presumably malicious ones) between Nidhogg and the eagle. Four deer, Dain, Dvalin, Duneyr, and Dyrathror, nibble the highest shoots.[4] A Model of Time and Destiny It’s important to keep in mind that the image of Yggdrasil and the Well of Urd is a myth , and therefore portrays the perceived meaning or essence of something rather than merely describing the thing’s physical characteristics. Yggdrasil and the Well of Urd weren’t thought of as existing in a single physical location, but rather dwell within the invisible heart of anything and everything. Fundamentally, this image expresses the indigenous Germanic perspective on the concepts of time and destiny. As Paul Bauschatz points out in his landmark study The Well and the Tree: World and Time in Early Germanic Culture, Yggdrasil and the Well of Urd correspond to the two tenses of Germanic languages. Even modern English, a Germanic language, still has only two tenses: 1) the past tense, which includes events that are now over (“It rained”) as well as those that began in the past and are still happening (“It has been raining”), and 2) the present tense, which describes events that are currently happening (“It is raining”). Unlike Romance languages such as Spanish or French, for example, Germanic languages have no true future tense. Instead, they use certain verbs in the present tense to express something similar to futurity, such as “will” or “shall” (“I will go to the party” or “It shall rain”). Rather than “futurity,” however, what these verbs express could more accurately be called “intention” or “necessity.” The Well of Urd corresponds to the past tense. It is the reservoir of completed or ongoing actions that nourish the tree and influence its growth. Yggdrasil, in turn, corresponds to the present tense, that which is being actualized here and now. What of intention and necessity, then? This is the water that permeates the image, flowing up from the well into the tree, dripping f | 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 |
'Old Salopians' went to which school? | Shrewsbury School | Home Shrewsbury School Moser Library Centenary Forthcoming Events These are just some of our events from our Calendar - Clicking on an event title will show the event in more detail. Saturday 14 January 2017 11:00 Music Scholars' Recital at Emmanuel Church, Didsbury Shrewsbury School musicians are looking forward to returning to the wonderful Emmanuel Church in Didsbury near Manchester for the seventh successive year. This concert is part of an established series of Saturday morning 'Coffee Concerts' at Emmanuel Church, attracting a sizeable local audience. Please come along and join them. FREE admission 19:30 An Evening of Music in aid of OnTrack (Maidment Auditorium) OnTrack is a charitable organisation aiming to deliver free tuition in music to young persons who are not in a position to pay in order that they may develop confidence and communication skills and thrive in society. They provide instruments, rehearsal venues and recording facilities too. OnTrack's founder members are Mick Allport and Colin Green who have extensive experience as successful professional musicians and educators, and we are looking forward to an evening of music by Mick, Colin and guests in aid of the charity. Mick Allport started playing in the Household Cavalry Military Band as a clarinettist. He then became a detective in Thames Valley Police for 13 years before returning to music and becoming a professional Saxophonist and Clarinettist, being a prominent figure at the Marlborough Jazz festival. Colin Green’s career began with Rock singer Billy Fury and was subsequently Musical Director for Eddie Calvert, Georgie Fame and Alan Price. Since 1959 he has performed as a guitarist for recordings on disc with many of the leading acts of recent years including Elton John, Diana Ross, Paul Simon, Tom Jones, Kiri Te Kanawa, Gene Vincent, Jose Carreras, the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra and Bjork. Musical Director for Dame Shirley Bassey from June 1995 to August 2003, conducting orchestras all over the world and her rendition of 'Goldfinger' at the 'Party at the Palace' celebration at Buckingham Palace; this was seen worldwide by an estimated audience of 200 million! Please do join us for a wonderful evening of Jazz music in aid of a fantastic charity, the concert has been organised by Upper Sixth-Former Ben Higgins and admission is FREE- with a retiring collection in aid of OnTrack. Tickets available from www.ticketsource.co.uk/shrewsburyschool or 01743 280812 Sunday 15 January 2017 11.00 am - 90-minute guided walk of Owen's Shrewsbury 2.00 pm - Lectures by Dr Guy Cuthbertson, Dr Martin Deahl and Dr Adrian Barlow 7.30pm - Recital of readings and chamber works Tickets available from www.ticketsource.co.uk/stchadsshrewsbury or telephone 0333 666 3366 (booking fees apply), by post or in person from St Chad's Office, 1 St Chad's Terrace, Shrewsbury SY1 1JX (cheques payable to: The Friends of St Chad's Shrewsbury) For more inforamtion, please email friends@stchadschurchshrewsbury.com or jyoung@shrewsbury.org.uk . Monday 30 January 2017 19:30 'Persuasion Lecture Series: The Holocaust': Freddy Naftel (Hodgson Hall) Freddy Naftel describes himself as ‘a Holocaust Enrichment Educator.’ He is the son and grandson of German refugees; his great-grandmother survived the camps, but his great-aunt and uncle perished in Auschwitz. He has spoken at over 150 schools throughout the UK, and in his presentations he usually concentrates on the issue of rising anti-Semitism, its causes and arguments. In his talk he will consider the theme of Persuasion in relation to prejudice, discrimination and the Holocaust. This talk takes place in the Haining Auditorium in Hodgson Hall and is open to members of the public. There is no charge for admission. Thursday 2 February 2017 19:30 An Evening of Chamber Music performed by Music Scholars and Musicians of Shrewsbury School (Barber Institute, Birmingham) Following last year's very successful concert in the Holywell Room in Oxford, do join us for what promises to be another wonderful evening of music-maki | Floreat Salopia - Welcome Floreat Salopia Technology Lesson Plan Welcome Readers Welcome to my blog. My name is Oliver Gough, I am currently a graduate student at Montclair State University studying Masters in Arts in Teaching in Physical Education. I am a native of Shrewsbury, England (See picture left) and studied my undergraduate course, BSc (combined) Health Studies and Exercise Science at Liverpool Univeristy, England. The aim of this blog is to hopefully help me express my views on 21st century topics in teaching as well as learn from others and their opinions. I hope to gain knowledge from my peers and their personal views on the subjects I blog about The heading for my blog "Floreat Salopia" is a motto used in the county I am from in England. The term "Floreat Salopia" is Latin for Let Salop Flourish. Salop was the original name for my hometown of Shrewsbury. So as you enter the town, or see sporting attire and anything associated with the town, the motto "Floreat Salopia" is emblazoned across. Shrewsbury (or Salop) is also the birthplace of the great English naturalist, Charles Darwin. 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At which stroke did David Wilkie, Duncan Goodhew and Adrian Moorhouse win Olympic Gold medals? | Olympic Sports - Aquatics - English Culture Olympic Sports - Aquatics Guest Author - Asha Sahni Diving Diving first appeared at the Olympics in 1904. Synchronised Diving (which accounts for half the Diving medals up for grabs in 2012) did not appear until the Sydney Olympics in 2000. There will be 8 diving events at London 2012 � 4 for women, 4 for men. Tom Daley, a young English man who specialises in the 10m platform event, was one of youngest Olympic British competitors ever when he took part in the 2008 Beijing Olympics. Daley has gained Gold medals in European and World Championships annd the 2010 Commonwealth Games. At his second Olympics he will be just 18 � a great hope for Britain�s diving future. Swimming The 1908 London Olympics were the first Games where swimming events took place in a pool. Henry Taylor, born in Oldham in 1885, gained three Olympic Gold medals for Great Britain in 1908 - 1500m freestyle, 400m freestyle and 4 x 200m freestyle relay. A British man did not win an Olympic Gold at swimming again for over half a century. David Wilkie, Duncan Goodhew and Adrian Moorhouse won a Gold medal apiece for breaststroke events between 1976 and 1988. At Stockholm in 1912 a British women�s team won the 4 x 100m freestyle swimming relay. In the next 50 years three women won Gold medals � Lucille Morton (1924), Judith Grinham (1956) and Anita Lonsbrough (1960). Rebecca Adlington�s Olympic Gold medals for the 400m and 800m freestyle swimming events at Beijing in 2008 heralded what many hoped would be a renaissance in British swimming. London 2012 events take place in the Aquatics Centre in the Olympic Park, the exception being the Marathon Swimming event which will take place in Hyde Park�s Serpentine. Synchronised Swimming Synchronised swimming is a late addition to the aquatics portfolio, first appearing at the Los Angeles Olympic Games in 1984. At the 2008 Beijing Olympics Jenna Randall and Olivia Allison were the first British synchronised swimmers to enter an Olympic event for sixteen years. London 2012 will offers synchronised swimming medals in two classes - duets (ie pairs of swimmers) and teams (groups of 8 swimmers); both duets and teams perform technical and free routines. Unusually, in a sporting world dominated by men�s events, synchronised swimming competitions are for women only; the only other women only Olympic sport is Rhythmic Gymnastics. Water Polo Water Polo first appeared as an Olympic sport at the Paris Games in 1900. Teams from Great Britain attained Gold medals in Water Polo at Paris in 1900, London in 1908, Stockholm in 1912 and Antwerp in 1920. Hungarian teams then dominated the event for much of the twentieth century. The Sydney Olympic Games in 2000 saw the first women�s water polo events. Water polo originated in the eighteenth century as a water based form of rugby. It is also said that there was a version of the game a lot more like the polo we see on land, with players seated on barrels (a floating version of a horse!) and using sticks similar to mallets to manoeuvre the ball. London 2012 Water Polo events take place at the Olympic Park in a specially constructed Water Polo arena, adjacent to the Aquatics Centre. | Jeopardy: Insatiable Edition Jeopardy Template 100 What is the USA (Complementing Great Britain that won a gold at every Summer Games.) Think outside Scandinavia. What is the only country that won a gold medal at every Winter Olympics? 100 What is 'Gone with the Wind'? Scarlett O'Hara Hamilton Kennedy Butler was the main character of this best-selling novel with this moving title. 100 Therapeutic Foot Cream helps heal dry, rough and cracked feet and heels. 100 Who is Robert Harold Ogle? He proposed the fraternity colors. 100 What is the Southern Ocean? The Southern Ocean is the 'newest' named ocean. It is recognized by the U.S. Board on Geographic Names as the body of water extending from the coast of Antarctica to the line of latitude at 60 degrees South. The boundaries of this ocean were proposed to the International Hydrographic Organization in 2000. Historically, there are four named oceans: the Atlantic, Pacific, Indian, and Arctic. However, most countries - including the United States - now recognize this body of water as the fifth ocean. 200 What is US Basketball team at the Olympics, the original Dream Team? This statement was made by Chuck Daly. The 1992 team consisting of Larry Bird, Michael Jordan and Magic Johnson is often regarded as the greatest collection of talent on one team in basketball history. "If we lose, it will be the biggest upset in the history of sports." This was the modest statement of a coach in 1992, an Olympic year. Who is 'we'? 200 What is Achilles tendon! Pitt of course played the role of the warrior Achilles in the movie. During the production of the 2004 movie Troy, Brad Pitt suffered an injury of what body part? 200 A smartphone made by the Canadian company Research In Motion. 200 Who is Vertner W. Tandy? He designed the fraternity pin with this initials hidden inside. 200 What is Red Cross? The Red Crescent Movement is an international humanitarian movement with approximately 97 million volunteers, members and staff worldwide which was founded to protect human life and health, to ensure respect for all human beings, and to prevent and alleviate human suffering and is also known by this name. 300 What is the national sport of Japan? 300 What is 'Stomp the Yard'? Will Packer is a member of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc and the producer of this movice 300 This is the third largest United States-based producer of socks, known for its colorful name. 300 Who is Moses Alvin Morrison? He didn't split the Red Sea, nor was he a chipmunk but he did serve as the first General President. 300 Who is Lance Armstrong? In 2012 Travis Tygart was chiefly instrumental in leading the expose of this, now fallen, athlete. 400 What is Fencing? In which Olympic sport do participants wear an electrically conductive jacket called a lamé to define the scoring areas? 400 What is a horse head? In “The Godfather,” what does Jack Wolz find in his bed when he wakes up? 400 What is Black & Decker An American manufacturer of power tools and accessories, hardware and home improvement products, and technology based fastening systems. 400 What is Louisville, KY? "L1C4" may serve as an unofficial motto of The Alpha Lambda chapter located in this U.S. city. 400 What is Holocaust Museum? In 2014, CNN reported that FBI and other law enforcement agencies send their trainees to what Washington, D.C. museum so they can see for themselves how not protecting civil liberties can lead to bigger horrors? 500 What is 'The Lord of the Rings' In 1992 British journalists Andrew Jennings and Vyv Simson wrote a controversial book about the International Olympic Committee chairman Juan Samaranch. Taking a cue from fantasy literature, what did they call it? 500 What is Biltmore Estate near Asheville, North Carolina? This location was chosen by Ridley Scott to signify the huge personal wealth of the character Mason Verger. It built by George Washington Vanderbilt II between 1888 and 1895 and occupies 175,000 square feet. Still owned by Vanderbilt's descendants, it stands today as one of the most prominent remaining examples of the Gild |
Which European capital city was known as Vindobona in Roman times? | From the Romans to the Middle Ages - History of Vienna From the Roman Military Camp to the End of the First Millenary - History of Vienna Military camp Roman Vindobona Like many other cities of Continental Europe, Vienna originated in ancient Roman times. In the first century AD , the Romans set up a military camp, called Vindobona, which formed part of the large number of similar facilities along the Limes frontier. The camp was situated in what is today the core of the city. The course of the wall is reflected, to this day, in a series of very striking streets in the inner city. From the third century, there is evidence for a civilian settlement in the southeast, a little outside the camp. Much less is known about its layout and buildings, however, than about the camp. Neither of these facilities on the site of the present city had any significance within the ancient "cityscape" of Austria. The late 4th and 5th centuries began to see the dramatic decline not only of the Roman Empire in general but also of Vindobona in particular. Archaeological evidence provides information of a devastating fire in the storage area at the beginning of the 5th century. Settlement No written records have survived from the period between the 5th to 6th centuries and the 9th century to tell about the fate of this small settlement on the Danube. But research on the basis of archaeological and onomastic evidence suggests that we must assume that at least some "remainder settlement" continued to exist. The protection provided by the remnants of the ancient camp fortifications, which continued well into the 13th century, was made further use of. It may have been as early as the Carolingian period that the first churches were established in the area. Of course, it would be impossible to speak of a city or even urban structures, particularly in the light of the fact that the settlement, whose present name was first mentioned in 881, was to see turbulent times in the wake of the Magyar expansion, in the 9th and 10th centuries. | Canberra – Australia's capital city | australia.gov.au Canberra – Australia's capital city Australian architecture Canberra – Australia's capital city Canberra, in the Australian Capital Territory, is Australia's capital city. After Federation in 1901, a site for the capital was sought, and Canberra was selected. The Australian Capital Territory was declared on 1 January 1911 and an international competition was held to design the new capital city of Australia. The competition was won by a submission from American architect Walter Burley Griffin with drawings drafted by Marion Mahony Griffin. Craig Mackenzie, Two Aboriginal Australian men participating in a smoking ceremony to mark the Apology to the Stolen Generations at Parliament House, Canberra, 13 February 2008. Image courtesy of the National Library of Australia: nla.int-nl39844-cm18 You are on Ngunnawal land - Canberra For 21,000 years the Canberra region has been home to the Ngunnawal people. Evidence of their long occupation exists in archeological evidence found at Birrigai Rock Shelter at Tidbinbilla Nature Reserve, in rock paintings in Namadgi National Park and in other places throughout the Australian Capital Territory (ACT). When Europeans settled the area in the early 1820s hundreds of Aboriginals lived in the area, meeting regularly for corroborees and feasts and then breaking off into smaller bands. The Aborigines moved about to take advantage of seasonal foods, such as bogong moths which arrived in their thousands during the summer months. As elsewhere in Australia, European settlement disrupted Aboriginal patterns of land use and movement across the country, and many Aborigines died from European-brought diseases like influenza, smallpox and tuberculosis. Aborigines continued to live in the area, often working on sheep properties, their numbers diminished by illness and starvation, their culture and language in decline. Canberra, a good sheep station spoiled In 1815 a road was constructed across the Blue Mountains to Bathurst Plains, and by 1820 a road to Goulburn Plains (which lie within 100 kilometres of Canberra) was under construction, opening up the vast interior of Australia to further exploration and development. Albert R Peters, Sheep near [Old] Parliament House, 1940s. Image courtesy of the National Library of Australia: nla.pic-an23389536. In 1820 explorers Joseph Wild, James Vaughan and Charles Throsby Smith discovered the Limestone Plains of the Canberra region, following the discovery of Lake George earlier that year. They crossed the range of hills beside Lake George and reached a point from which they saw what is now the site of Canberra. The first European settler in the district was Joshua John Moore who established a stock station called 'Canberry'. It's thought the name Canberry is based on an Aboriginal name for the area 'Kamberra' or 'Kambery'. The middle of Moore's property is approximately where Canberra's city centre is currently sited. In 1913 Canberra became the official name for the area. A capital city for Australia Subsequent to Federation in 1901, the Commonwealth Parliament was formed. The grand opening ceremony was held on 9 May 1901 in Melbourne's Exhibition Building. The Commonwealth Parliament continued to sit in Melbourne as the site of the national capital was not yet decided. Design of the lay out of the Federal Capital City of Australia as projected by the Departmental Board, 1912. Image courtesy of the National Archives of Australia: A767, 1. The New South Wales Government commissioned a report suggesting possible locations for the seat of Government for the new Commonwealth of Australia. The report suggested three places — Bombala, Yass-Canberra, and Orange — which made it to a short list, and suggested others which were rejected: Albury, Tumut, Cooma and Armidale. The decision for the Yass-Canberra option was made in 1908 by the Commonwealth Parliament and shortly afterwards the Commonwealth surveyor, Charles Scrivener, was dispatched to choose a site. His instructions were to choose somewhere picturesque, dist |
Which world record did Jonathon Edwards smash in 1995? | Jonathan Edwards Breaks the Triple Jump World Record - YouTube Jonathan Edwards Breaks the Triple Jump World Record Want to watch this again later? Sign in to add this video to a playlist. Need to report the video? Sign in to report inappropriate content. The interactive transcript could not be loaded. Loading... Rating is available when the video has been rented. This feature is not available right now. Please try again later. Uploaded on Dec 6, 2007 At the 1995 Goetenburg World Championships Jonathan Edwards enters the record breaking zone. This chap takes excellence to another level. Category | My Questions - Documents Documents Share My Questions Embed <iframe src="http://docslide.us/embed/my-questions.html" width="750" height="600" frameborder="0" marginwidth="0" marginheight="0" scrolling="no" style="border:1px solid #CCC; border-width:1px; margin-bottom:5px; max-width: 100%;" allowfullscreen> </iframe> <div style="margin-bottom:5px"> <strong> <a href="http://docslide.us/documents/my-questions.html" title="My Questions" target="_blank">My Questions</a></div> size(px) Download My Questions Transcript Chemically pure gold contains how many carats? What is the tallest and thickest type of grass? What was the surname of the family who employed Julie Andrews' character in 'The Sound Of Music'? Which nation has won the Eurovision Song Contest more than any other? What is the most common gas in the air we breathe? Which three different actors played Batman in the movies between 1989 and 1997? What colour is Bart's skateboard in the introduction? The theme tune to which TV show starts with the line "Stick a pony in me pocket"? Which soap opera is set in the fictional county of Borsetshire? Who did Sue Barker replace as host of the BBC quiz show "A Question Of Sport"? Which "Generation Game" presenter was famous for his catchphrase "Shut That Door"? "No Mean City" by Maggie Bell is the theme tune to which long running Scottish TV detective show? Anthony, Barbara, Dave, Denise, Jim and Norma make up which famous family on British TV? Which part did Deforest Kelley play in the TV series Star Trek? True or False In space it is impossible to cry? Famous sitcom actor Kelsey Grammar provides the voice for for a character in which famous cartoon TV Series The largest ever picnic for a childs toy was held in Dublin in 1995 where 33,573 of the toys were there . What was the toy ? Which American state comes first alphabetically? In Greek legend, what is the name given to the creature that is half man and half bull? Which country has the airline KLM? The sinking of which famous German battleship was portrayed in the title of a 1960 film? What organisation is also known as "La Cosa Nostra"? What was the Titanic’s first port of call after it left Southampton? Which mountain overshadows Fort William in scotland ? What was the name of the 1995 film starring Sandra Bullock as a computer expert whose identity is erased? A penguin called Wheezy was a character in which film ? Who played Vince in the 1980s TV series "Just Good Friends"? In which 1994 film did Whoopi Goldberg provide the voice of a hyena called Shenzi? What is the only venomous snake in Britain? How many pieces are there in a standard set of dominoes? James Earl Ray was responsible for who's death in 1968? In which city in England is the National Railway Museum? In the music world, which group sacked Simon Fuller in 1997? Which Roman God is one of the symbols of St Valentine's Day? What was the challanging method of catching a fly asked of Daniel in the film "The Karate Kid"? Actor Richard Kiel is best known for playing which character in two bond films ? Which is the odd one out, Comet, Dixon, Cupid, Vixen? Which planet in the solar system is named after the Roman messenger to the Gods? What product did Coke invented in 1982? Which Japanese word, also used in the English language, means "empty orchestra"? On which date does Halloween fall? Oscar is the first name of which of the famous songwriting duo Rogers and Hammerstein? 24 Bamboo Von Trappe Ireland Nitrogen Michael Keaton, Val Kilmer and George Clooney Green Only Fools And Horses The Archers David Coleman Larry Grayson Taggart The Royle Family Dr. Leonard "Bones" McCoy True (there is no gravity, so tears cannot flow) The Simpsons Teddy Bear Alabama Minotaur The Netherlands The Bismark The Mafia Cherbourg Ben Nevis The Net Toy Story 2 Paul Nicholas "The Lion King" The Adder 28 Martin Luther King's York Manager of the Spice Girls Cupid Using chopsticks to do it Jaws (in two James Bond films) Dixon - the others are Santa's reindeer Mercury Diet Coke Karaoke October 31st Hammerstein On 11th February 1990, which fam |
In which book would one find the trog like human species named Morlocks? | Time Machine impression papers Heather Baldwin ����������� I found H. G. Wells� The Time Machine to be an incredibly progressive and imaginative work. The narrative framework is reminiscent of the ghost stories we read and The Turn of the Screw in its method of placing people in a social in which they hear the story told as a form of entertainment. I suppose this is meant to make the story seem less fantastic and more realistic to the reader who could easily be one of the guests at the time traveler�s dinner event. ����������� The Time Machine appears to be a social criticism of communism and Victorian Britain�s focus on society and progress. In the Eloi, the reader finds a people who are reflective of how communism and/or lack of stimulation have an adverse affect on humanity. Without physical activity or competition, the Eloi have evolved to be what the time traveler deems to be ignorant and lazy. Typical of his contemporary Victorians, the time traveler romanticizes the frail beauty of the Eloi by likening them to tuberculosis victims. ����������� The animalistic Morlocks that dwell underground at first seem primitive to the time traveler. Theorizing their function in the year 802, 701, he associates the Morlocks with the lower class of servants and workers in his contemporary Victorian Britain as he sympathizes with the more �human� Eloi who dwell above ground, and are therefore reminiscent of the Victorian upper class. The time traveler eventually recognizes the Morlocks to be perhaps more progressive than the Eloi, thus prescribing a harsh criticism and a dim outlook for the future of humanity. ����������� I thought it was interesting to see how Wells was likely influenced by the scientific theories of evolution and entropy, as reflected in The Time Machine. Darwin�s The Origin of Species and The Descent of Man awakened the world to the theoretical possibility that man evolved from ape-like species. Wells takes this theory further, describing the potential evolutionary path for man into two species represented by the Eloi and Morlocks. One species reflects man�s intelligence and the other possesses the physical prowess of man. Wells takes this idea further by having his hero suggest that man�s evolutionary future is dependent on the division between the upper and lower classes. His bias is against the lower class is reflected in his portrayal of Morlocks as something less than human. ����������� The theory of entropy suggests that as time increases, there is an inevitable and steady deterioration of a system or society. In 802, 701, man has degenerated into a weak and seemingly useless being. The social hierarchy and capitalism have collapsed into a seemingly communistic society. As the time traveler progresses into the future, the earth becomes more barren and the species appear more simple and primitive than the ones before. Much to the likely horror of the Victorian reader, Wells suggests the possibility that the universe is arriving at a state of inert equilibrium in which man and life as the Victorians knew it is extinct. ����������� � Lindsay Brackett H.G. Wells� The Time Machine seems to participate in the ghost story tradition; the narrator retells a story he has heard first-hand, along with other guests around an after-dinner fire. There are also references to ghosts and phantoms. The model time machine �was seen as a ghost for a second perhaps;� (Chapter 1) the Morlocks are phantoms when the Time Traveler first sees them; and at the end the narrator sees �a ghostly, indistinct figure sitting in a whirling mass of black and brass� but this phantasm vanished as I rubbed my eyes� (Chapter 12). The narrator, and the other characters seem to show the same sort of skepticism towards the Time Traveler and his story as one would show towards a spirit medium or psychic. The allusion to the ghost story tradition in this work of science fiction suggests tha | Chapter 2: Animal Language | The Story of Doctor Dolittle | Hugh Lofting | Lit2Go ETC The Story of Doctor Dolittle Source: Lofting, H. (1920). The Story of Doctor Dolittle . New York, NY: Frederick A. Stokes Readability: Chicago Lofting, H. (1920). Chapter 2: Animal Language. The Story of Doctor Dolittle (Lit2Go Edition). Retrieved January 19, 2017, from http://etc.usf.edu/lit2go/221/the-story-of-doctor-dolittle/5616/chapter-2-animal-language/ Lofting, Hugh. "Chapter 2: Animal Language." The Story of Doctor Dolittle. Lit2Go Edition. 1920. Web. <http://etc.usf.edu/lit2go/221/the-story-of-doctor-dolittle/5616/chapter-2-animal-language/>. January 19, 2017. Hugh Lofting, "Chapter 2: Animal Language," The Story of Doctor Dolittle, Lit2Go Edition, (1920), accessed January 19, 2017, http://etc.usf.edu/lit2go/221/the-story-of-doctor-dolittle/5616/chapter-2-animal-language/. Next The embedded audio player requires a modern internet browser. You should visit Browse Happy and update your internet browser today! It happened one day that the Doctor was sitting in his kitchen talking with the Cat's–meat–Man who had come to see him with a stomach–ache. "Why don't you give up being a people's doctor, and be an animal–doctor?" asked the Cat's–meat–Man. The parrot, Polynesia, was sitting in the window looking out at the rain and singing a sailor–song to herself. She stopped singing and started to listen. "You see, Doctor," the Cat's–meat–Man went on, "you know all about animals—much more than what these here vets do. That book you wrote—about cats, why, it's wonderful! I can't read or write myself—or maybe I'D write some books. But my wife, Theodosia, she's a scholar, she is. And she read your book to me. Well, it's wonderful—that's all can be said—wonderful. You might have been a cat yourself. You know the way they think. And listen: you can make a lot of money doctoring animals. Do you know that? You see, I'd send all the old women who had sick cats or dogs to you. And if they didn't get sick fast enough, I could put something in the meat I sell 'em to make 'em sick, see?" "Oh, no," said the Doctor quickly. "You mustn't do that. That wouldn't be right." "Oh, I didn't mean real sick," answered the Cat's–meat–Man. "Just a little something to make them droopy–like was what I had reference to. But as you say, maybe it ain't quite fair on the animals. But they'll get sick anyway, because the old women always give 'em too much to eat. And look, all the farmers 'round about who had lame horses and weak lambs—they'd come. Be an animal–doctor." When the Cat's–meat–Man had gone the parrot flew off the window on to the Doctor's table and said, "That man's got sense. That's what you ought to do. Be an animal–doctor. Give the silly people up—if they haven't brains enough to see you're the best doctor in the world. Take care of animals instead—THEY'll soon find it out. Be an animal–doctor." "Oh, there are plenty of animal–doctors," said John Dolittle, putting the flower–pots outside on the window–sill to get the rain. "Yes, there ARE plenty," said Polynesia. "But none of them are any good at all. Now listen, Doctor, and I'll tell you something. Did you know that animals can talk?" "I knew that parrots can talk," said the Doctor. "Oh, we parrots can talk in two languages—people's language and bird–language," said Polynesia proudly. "If I say, 'Polly wants a cracker,' you understand me. But hear this: Ka–ka oi–ee, fee–fee?" "Good Gracious!" cried the Doctor. "What does that mean?" "That means, 'Is the porridge hot yet?'—in bird–language." "My! You don't say so!" said the Doctor. "You never talked that way to me before." "What would have been the good?" said Polynesia, dusting some cracker–crumbs off her left wing. "You wouldn't have understood me if I had." "Tell me some more," said the Doctor, all excited; and he rushed over to the dresser–drawer and came back with the butcher's book and a pencil. "Now don't go too fast—and I'll write it down. This is interesting—very interesting—something quite new. Give me the Birds' A.B.C. first—slowly now." So tha |
Which is the only independent African country to have Spanish as an official language? | List of Films in Spanish from Equatorial Guinea Written by Andrew S. Vargas | 11 months ago With all this talk about the deep historical links between Africa and Latin America, it’s easy to overlook the fact that there is also a Latin Africa. Yeah, you heard right: in addition to the obvious Portuguese influence up and down the continent’s Atlantic and Indian coasts, the Spanish empire also managed to carve out a tiny foothold smack dab in the middle of west central Africa. With a modest population of 1.2 million, Equatorial Guinea is an ethnically diverse nation made up of different Bantu peoples along with descendants of migrants from neighboring countries originally brought by the Spanish to work in the cocoa and timber industries. After finally breaking the yoke of Iberian colonialism in 1968, the region’s indigenous inhabitants quickly purged the white, Spanish-descended colonos from their new nation, though Spain’s linguistic and cultural heritage is still palpable as 91% of the country’s population speaks the language of Cervantes . Yet despite being the only nation in Africa with Spanish as an official language , our Afro-Latino brothers and sisters in Equatorial Guinea don’t tend to get much press. In fact, we’ll bet most of you weren’t even aware of the country’s existence until this very moment. But luckily, the small country has been fostering a burgeoning film movement, and even attracting a handful of international productions to its shores, giving us an unprecedented window into daily life in Sub-Saharan Africa’s seventh-largest oil producing country. Plus, we know you all are dying to hear their unique twist on Iberian Spanish. Check out these films for a peak at life in Equatorial Guinea. Palmeras en la nieve We’ll start by getting the history out of the way with a recent Spanish superproduction entitled Palmeras en la nieve, which tells the story of two Spaniards who had made their lives in the colony of Spanish Guinea only to be uprooted during the country’s independence movement. Directed by Fernando González Molina and based on a best-seller by Luz Gabás, the film was nominated for five Goya Awards just this year, including Best Original Song and Best Art Direction, both of which it won. Unfortunately, Palmeras en la nieve was filmed primarily in Colombia and is much more about white people than actual Ecuatoguineanos, which means you’re not going to get much of a taste of real life in Equatorial Guinea from this one. Where the Road Runs Out Luckily, we also have the recent South African production Where the Road Runs Out from British-South African director Rudolf Buitendach. The film chronicles a dutch scientist’s return to his African roots as he takes up shop in a dilapidated field station in the jungles of Equatorial Guinea. Some might recognize Hollywood actor and Ivory Coast native Isaach De Bankolé in the film’s principal role, but despite a fairly attractive style and solid production value, the film was shot in primarily English for an international audience, using the Hispanic nation more as a convenient backdrop interchangeable with any number of West African countries. Festival de Cine Africano de Guinea Ecuatorial Far more important than any of these external representations, of course, is Equatorial Guinea’s own cinematic representations. Unfortunately, the country’s film scene suffers from many of the infrastructural issues plaguing other developing countries with histories of dictatorship and political corruption. But with initiatives like the Festival de Cine Itinerante Sur-Sur , and the Festival de Cine Africano , local filmmakers have finally been given a platform to show their stuff, while workshops and other initiatives are providing a new generation with the tools necessary to leave their mark on the world of international cinema. Teresa The first short film produced by Equatorial Guinea’s Biblioteca Nacional, Teresa tells the story of three teenaged friends: Teresa, Rocío, and Yolanda. The young students don’t have much in common — Yolanda is a good girl, but Teresa and Rocío a | Gabonese President Omar Bongo (1935-2009) - World Socialist Web Site World Socialist Web Site Published by the International Committee of the Fourth International (ICFI) Gabonese President Omar Bongo (1935-2009) A tool of French imperialism in Africa By Olivier Laurent 5 September 2009 Gabonese President Omar Bongo died on June 7 of intestinal cancer in a Spanish hospital, after holding power for nearly 42 years. His falling-out with France in recent years notwithstanding, his career was dedicated to the defense of French imperialism's commercial and strategic interests in sub-Saharan Africa. It testifies to the bankruptcy of the bourgeois-nationalist regimes to which France handed power at decolonization. A consummate political survivor, Bongo kept power by placing the resources of his impoverished, oil-rich country in the hands of foreign oil companies and politicians. Unable to resolve bitter internal divisions and poverty in Gabon— the legacy of French colonial rule— the Bongo regime stayed in power only thanks to the French army. Deploying a cynicism symbolized by his repeated, politically expedient religious conversions, he amassed an immense personal fortune by taking a cut of the spoils plundered from his own country. After Bongo's death, the power struggle for his succession was concentrated inside the ruling party, the Gabonese Democratic Party (PDG), between his daughter Pascaline and his son Ali. Ultimately, Ali was chosen as the PDG's candidate, and won the August 30 elections. Omar Bongo was born Albert-Bernard Bongo, into a farming family with 12 children in southern Gabon. He was orphaned at age 12, then raised by an uncle working for the colonial administration. At age 17 he left home for Brazzaville, the capital of the nearby French Congo, and worked at a post office. Upon his arrival in Brazzaville, he joined the Freemasonry and the social-democratic SFIO (French Section of the Workers’ International). Freemasonry, a bourgeois and secular secret society, had longstanding traditions in the colonial administration. During World War II, it helped rally sections of the colonial administration to de Gaulle, against the anti-Masonic Philippe Pétain, who led the Vichy regime collaborating with the Nazi occupation. Bongo performed his obligatory French military service from 1958 to 1960, serving in air force intelligence, where he attained the rank of lieutenant. He briefly returned to work for the Post Office in the Gabonese capital, Libreville. The same year Bongo was discharged from the French armed forces, Gabon was formally granted independence from France. These associations gave Bongo an introduction into the French political establishment; Bongo joked later in life that he still had his SFIO membership card. More broadly, Bongo was coming to French bourgeois politics at a pivotal time. Discredited by its capitulation to Nazi Germany and then by its unsuccessful wars to maintain colonial rule in Indochina and Algeria, French imperialism was developing a layer of the native petty-bourgeoisie to protect its interests in the local state apparatus. Decolonization: a betrayal of the masses At the 1944 Brazzaville conference, bourgeois Resistance leader General Charles de Gaulle promised to abolish the longstanding, discriminatory Indigenous Code. In its place, he presented a vague plan where Africans, as de Gaulle said, "could rise step by step up to the level where they could participate at home in the administration of their own affairs." The Governor-General of French Equatorial Africa at the time of the conference, Félix Éboué, was himself a black man, a Mason and a social-democrat from Guyana. He advocated a policy of "assimilation" at the conference, which was accepted. The massive repression and colonial wars needed to maintain French rule in the colonies proved too costly for France's war-torn economy and too unpopular with the working class in France. Between 1945 and 1960, France spent 32.5 billion Gold-Francs in its colonies, twice as much as its received from the US Marshall Plan for pos |
"""Durham Early"" and ""January King"" are types of which vegetable?" | Cabbage 'Durham Early' (Spring) - Brassica & Leafy Green Seeds - Thompson & Morgan Brassica & Leafy Green Seeds Competitions Important delivery notice The products on this site are only delivered to UK addresses. If you require delivery to another country please visit one of our other sites below. Rollover image for an enlarged view Cabbage 'Durham Early' (Spring) Brassica oleracea (Capitata Group) Hardy Annual Probably one of the most well known and reliable spring cabbages. Cabbage 'Durham Early' produces firm, pointed, well flavoured hearts on compact plants. This compact variety also be sown or planted closely for delicious 'spring greens' ready to harvest from February. Height: 30cm (12"). Spread: 35cm (14"). Companion planting: Try growing cabbages with Nasturtiums to draw cabbage white butterflies away from your crop, and mint to help deter flea beetles. 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Please see our Delivery / P&P page for further details and details of any surcharges that may apply to certain destinations. Post a review | "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. 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The fact that hot water freezes more quickly than cold water is known as what? | Can hot water freeze faster than cold water? Written Nov, 1998 by Monwhea Jeng (Momo), Department of Physics, University of California Can hot water freeze faster than cold water? Yes — a general explanation Hot water can in fact freeze faster than cold water for a wide range of experimental conditions. This phenomenon is extremely counterintuitive, and surprising even to most scientists, but it is in fact real. It has been seen and studied in numerous experiments . While this phenomenon has been known for centuries, and was described by Aristotle, Bacon, and Descartes [1–3] , it was not introduced to the modern scientific community until 1969, by a Tanzanian high school pupil named Mpemba. Both the early scientific history of this effect, and the story of Mpemba's rediscovery of it, are interesting in their own right — Mpemba's story in particular providing a dramatic parable against making snap judgements about what is impossible. This is described separately below. The phenomenon that hot water may freeze faster than cold is often called the Mpemba effect. Because, no doubt, most readers are extremely skeptical at this point, we should begin by stating precisely what we mean by the Mpemba effect. We start with two containers of water, which are identical in shape, and which hold identical amounts of water. The only difference between the two is that the water in one is at a higher (uniform) temperature than the water in the other. Now we cool both containers, using the exact same cooling process for each container. Under some conditions the initially warmer water will freeze first. If this occurs, we have seen the Mpemba effect. Of course, the initially warmer water will not freeze before the initially cooler water for all initial conditions. If the hot water starts at 99.9°C, and the cold water at 0.01°C, then clearly under those circumstances, the initially cooler water will freeze first. However, under some conditions the initially warmer water will freeze first: if that happens, you have seen the Mpemba effect. But you will not see the Mpemba effect for just any initial temperatures, container shapes, or cooling conditions. This seems impossible, right? Many sharp readers may have already come up with a common proof that the Mpemba effect is impossible. The proof usually goes something like this. Say that the initially cooler water starts at 30°C and takes 10 minutes to freeze, while the initially warmer water starts out at 70°C. Now the initially warmer water has to spend some time cooling to get to get down to 30°C, and after that, it's going to take 10 more minutes to freeze. So since the initially warmer water has to do everything that the initially cooler water has to do, plus a little more, it will take at least a little longer, right? What can be wrong with this proof? What's wrong with this proof is that it implicitly assumes that the water is characterized solely by a single number — its average temperature. But if other factors besides the average temperature are important, then when the initially warmer water has cooled to an average temperature of 30°C, it may look very different than the initially cooler water (at a uniform 30°C) did at the start. Why? Because the water may have changed when it cooled down from a uniform 70°C to an average 30°C. It could have less mass, less dissolved gas, or convection currents producing a non-uniform temperature distribution. Or it could have changed the environment around the container in the refrigerator. All four of these changes are conceivably important, and each will be considered separately below. So the impossibility proof given above doesn't work. And in fact the Mpemba effect has been observed in a number of controlled experiments [5,7–14] It is still not known exactly why this happens. A number of possible explanations for the effect have been proposed, but so far the experiments do not show clearly which, if any, of the proposed mechanisms is the most important one. While you will often hear confident claims that X is the c | How is heat transferred? Conduction -- Convection -- Radiation How is heat transferred? Conduction -- Convection -- Radiation What is Heat? All matter is made up of molecules and atoms. These atoms are always in different types of motion (translation, rotational, vibrational). The motion of atoms and molecules creates heat or thermal energy. All matter has this thermal energy. The more motion the atoms or molecules have the more heat or thermal energy they will have. Molecules in Motion This is a flash file made from a short molecular dynamics simulation of water. The green lines represent hydrogen bonds between oxygen and hydrogen. Notice the tight structure of water. It is still possible to see all the motions the waters molecules have. What is temperature? From the video above that shows movement of atoms and molecules it can be seen that some move faster than others. Temperature is an average value of energy for all the atoms and molecules in a given system. Temperature is independent of how much matter there is in the system. It is simply an average of the energy in the system. How is heat transferred? Heat can travel from one place to another in three ways: Conduction, Convection and Radiation. Both conduction and convection require matter to transfer heat. If there is a temperature difference between two systems heat will always find a way to transfer from the higher to lower system. CONDUCTION-- Conduction is the transfer of heat between substances that are in direct contact with each other. The better the conductor, the more rapidly heat will be transferred. Metal is a good conduction of heat. Conduction occurs when a substance is heated, particles will gain more energy, and vibrate more. These molecules then bump into nearby particles and transfer some of their energy to them. This then continues and passes the energy from the hot end down to the colder end of the substance. CONVECTION-- Thermal energy is transferred from hot places to cold places by convection. Convection occurs when warmer areas of a liquid or gas rise to cooler areas in the liquid or gas. Cooler liquid or gas then takes the place of the warmer areas which have risen higher. This results in a continous circulation pattern. Water boiling in a pan is a good example of these convection currents. Another good example of convection is in the atmosphere. The earth's surface is warmed by the sun, the warm air rises and cool air moves in. RADIATION-- Radiation is a method of heat transfer that does not rely upon any contact between the heat source and the heated object as is the case with conduction and convection. Heat can be transmitted through empty space by thermal radiation often called infrared radiation . This is a type electromagnetic radiation . No mass is exchanged and no medium is required in the process of radiation. Examples of radiation is the heat from the sun, or heat released from the filament of a light bulb. |
Due to its use by the ruling class to murder one another and for its potency and discreetness, which element has been called the 'Poison of Kings'? | Arsenic | Exodus3000 Wiki | Fandom powered by Wikia Edit The word arsenic is borrowed from the Persian word Zarnikh meaning "yellow orpiment". Zarnikh was borrowed by Greek as arsenikon. Also from the similar Greek word "arsenikos" which means masculine or potent. Arsenic compounds (orpiment, realgar) have been known and used since ancient times. As the symptoms of arsenic poisoning were somewhat ill-defined, it was frequently used for murder until the advent of the Marsh test, a sensitive chemical test for its presence. (Another less sensitive but more general test is the Reinsch test.) Due to its use by the ruling class to murder one another and its potency and discreetness, arsenic has been called the Poison of Kings and the King of Poisons. During the Bronze Age, arsenic was often included in bronze, which made the alloy harder (so-called "arsenical bronze"). Arsenic was first isolated by Geber (721–815), an Arabian alchemist Albertus Magnus (Albert the Great, 1193–1280) is believed to have been the first European to isolate the element in 1250 by heating soap together with arsenic trisulfide. In 1649, Johann Schröder published two ways of preparing arsenic. Cadet's fuming liquid (impure cacodyl), the first organometallic compound, was synthesized in 1760 by Louis Claude Cadet de Gassicourt by the reaction of potassium acetate with arsenic trioxide. In the Victorian era, "arsenic" (colourless, crystalline, soluble "white arsenic" trioxide) was mixed with vinegar and chalk and eaten by women to improve the complexion of their faces, making their skin paler to show they did not work in the fields. Arsenic was also rubbed into the faces and arms of women to "improve their complexion". The accidental use of arsenic in the adulteration of foodstuffs led to the Bradford sweet poisoning in 1858, which resulted in approximately 20 deaths and 200 people taken ill with arsenic poisoning. Value The base value of each unit of ranges between 1 and 15Ð per unit, with up to 3 units being found at any one time. Presence on Mars: Common | Account Suspended Account Suspended This Account has been suspended. Contact your hosting provider for more information. |
Which American group is made up of will.i.am, apl.de.ap, Taboo and Fergie? | Black Eyed Peas comes home "Philippines." Apl de ap, will.i.am, Taboo and Fergie - YouTube Black Eyed Peas comes home "Philippines." Apl de ap, will.i.am, Taboo and Fergie Want to watch this again later? Sign in to add this video to a playlist. Need to report the video? Sign in to report inappropriate content. The interactive transcript could not be loaded. Loading... Rating is available when the video has been rented. This feature is not available right now. Please try again later. Uploaded on Oct 24, 2011 Black Eyed Peas' Manila concert is special for Fil-Am member apl.de.ap By: Karen Boncocan INQUIRER.net October 24, 2011 | 8:38 pm MANILA, Philippines — The Black Eyed Peas concert "Where Is the Love? This Is the Love," set this Tuesday at the SM Mall of Asia (MOA) Concert Grounds, is not just a venue to get a dose of the group's electro-spiked hip-hop tunes but a special celebration of Filipino-American member apl.de.ap's roots. Speaking to reporters at their press conference Monday at the EDSA Shangri-La, the four-member group composed of will.i.am (William Adams), apl.de.ap (Allan Pineda), Taboo (Jaime Gomez) and Fergie (Stacy Ann Ferguson) expressed their fondness for the Philippines, the local fans and the Filipino culture. Apl.de.ap described the concert to be a very important event in his life coming from the time he was adopted and taken to the United States from his hometown Sapang Bato, Angeles City, in Pampanga. He said that it was "amazing... just to be here right now," adding that the reception of the Filipino community for his Tagalog songs gave him the "motivation to keep on singing (and) share my culture. (It is) one of the great gifts I received from my countrymen." Taboo revealed how their group started out playing their music in Filipino communities in Glendale, California, "smelling of chicken adobo...and lumpia." He said that it was also apl.de.ap who introduced him to "the beauty of Filipinas," adding that he eventually married one who hailed from Cavite. A close friend of apl.de.ap, will.i.am said that when his friend felt sad and homesick he would try to cheer him up by saying "one day we're gonna go to the Philippines." But the welcome they received when they visited the Philippines was so much more than how he had imagined it, said will.i.am. He also recalled the time when he told apl.de.ap how the reception of Filipinos for their songs were "special. America's not gonna embrace this like the Filipinos do. You could do so much for (the) country." This has translated to the Fil-Am member's work in sharing what he has achieved to Filipino children by providing computer laboratories to schools in his hometown, and the promise of creating 10,000 more classrooms nationwide through the collaboration of the Ninoy and Cory Aquino Foundation (NCAF) and the apl.de.ap Foundation dubbed "We Can Be Anything." Black Eyed Peas Apl.de.ap said that he wanted Filipino children to "have a place to develop their imagination and (have access to) technology...so they can compete around the world." Will.i.am said that he was proud of his friend for "not only (giving) back but paying it forward." The Philippines being the home of one of her closest friends whom she considers to be her "brother," Fergie said she admired the trait of the Filipino community where "everyone sticks together...like a family." She said that this character of the Filipino people was "a beautiful thing...that should be looked up to." Will.i.am supported Fergie's observation of Filipino culture by saying that "America can learn from the Philippines when it comes to culture, family, working hard--I'm not saying they don't work hard but we can learn from Filipinos." For Taboo, aside from the rich culture, the Filipinos' tenacity was also a great trait. The group revealed that their trip is also a chance for apl.de.ap to show them around the country as Fergie revealed that they were "seeing some indigenous spots...a little tour (the details of which are) very secret." "I can't wait for them to taste my mom's adobo, nilaga, tortang talong...and ye | 1. What is the name of the hit show based on the songs of Abba? - Liverpool Echo News 1. What is the name of the hit show based on the songs of Abba? 2. Which “G” is the name of the Italian astronomer who improved the telescope so much as to discover that there were craters on the moon? Share Get daily updates directly to your inbox + Subscribe Thank you for subscribing! 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What was Celebrity Squares called in the U.S.A. | Celebrity Squares (TV Series 1975–1997) - IMDb IMDb 17 January 2017 4:34 PM, UTC NEWS There was an error trying to load your rating for this title. Some parts of this page won't work property. Please reload or try later. X Beta I'm Watching This! Keep track of everything you watch; tell your friends. Error British version of "Hollywood Squares" with nine celebrities of varying stature arranged in a grid and answering questions from host Bob Monkhouse to win prizes for one of two contestants. ... See full summary » Stars: a list of 58 titles created 09 Apr 2011 a list of 272 titles created 16 Nov 2011 a list of 1911 titles created 10 months ago a list of 22 titles created 5 months ago a list of 209 titles created 3 months ago Search for " Celebrity Squares " on Amazon.com Connect with IMDb Title: Celebrity Squares (1975–1997) 5.6/10 Want to share IMDb's rating on your own site? Use the HTML below. You must be a registered user to use the IMDb rating plugin. Add Image Add an image Do you have any images for this title? Edit Storyline British version of "Hollywood Squares" with nine celebrities of varying stature arranged in a grid and answering questions from host Bob Monkhouse to win prizes for one of two contestants. During the first run in the late 1970s, William Rushton occupied the centre square in virtually every edition. After a decade's break, the series returned for a few more years in the early 1990s but was not as popular. Written by Allen Dace Did You Know? Trivia Many of the 1970s editions are believed to be lost. Please check your attic. See more » Connections (England) – See all my reviews Celebrity Squares was a UK version of the U.S. game show Hollywood Squares. The concept was rather boring in my opinion like that other quiz show Blankety Blank but it was the host that provided the entertainment. There were two contestants who would play a version of noughts and crosses on a huge game board. On each square was a celebrity. Bob Monkhouse would ask the celebrities a question and the contestants would have to guess if the answer given by the celebrity was right or wrong. If they were right then the contestant would win either an X or O on that particular square. Well, that was the format. Nothing exciting but the great Bob Monkhouse saved the day as usual. Bob Monkhouse is believed to know more jokes than anyone else in the world and watching this show I can believe it. The show was cancelled in 1979 but returned in 1993 for a few years. If you see any repeats on Sky or Cable TV, then watch it to catch all of Bob Monkhouse's jokes. 2 of 2 people found this review helpful. Was this review helpful to you? Yes | Didn't You Use to Be Famous? Didn't You Use to Be Famous? August 19, 2013 Actress Vivica A. Fox in Los Angeles, California in 2009. Share Copy and paste the embed code below. The code has been copied to your clipboard. Pop-out player Welcome to the VOA Learning English program This Is America. This week Barbara Klein and Christopher Cruise tell about several American actors who were widely recognized years ago. But they now are not big stars or famous like they once were. We ask them how they dealt with these changes. Imagine you are one of the most-famous movie stars in the world. Millions of people pay to see your films, and everyone seems to know your name. Thirty years later, you are attending a comic book convention in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. You sit alone, almost unrecognized, waiting for people to come and shake your hand. Richard Roundtree played the part of police detective John Shaft in three movies in the early 1970s. The movies made him an internationally-recognized movie star. Since then, he has had a good career on television shows. But he has never been as famous as he was when he played John Shaft. Richard Roundtree was so well-known for the part that he was chosen to play few other roles in the 1980s and 90s. That was because casting directors believed that movie goers could not see him as anyone other than John Shaft. The actor told VOA the fame that came from the Shaft movies was not easy for his family. But he says he missed the recognition when it went away. “I used to hate it when I was out with my kids at dinner, and whatnot, and being asked for autograph when I really wanted to just enjoy the company I was with. And now that it doesn’t happen, there are times when I say ‘Wow, you know I’m not getting the best seat in the house, I’m not getting the best table.’ But I look at the people who are going through that and I said, ‘You know, that’s a blessing.’ I’m still working, I still have a career. And I’m still (a) viable entity in the industry. So I got the best of both worlds.” Richard Roundtree says he once told his father that he was unhappy to be known only as John Shaft. He says his father told him that many people would want to be in his position. The actor told VOA that his father told him to “shut up” and stop complaining. Vivica A. Fox Actress Vivica A. Fox was at the same event in Philadelphia as Mr. Roundtree. She appeared in many movies and television shows in the 1990s and in the first few years of the 21st century. Back then, Vivica A. Fox was known for her good looks. While still beautiful, she is no longer as busy or as famous. Younger actresses are given parts she once played. She says she is not surprised by that. “Everyone has a turn. And, and I’ve never been a person that’s been bitter or jaded about a person shining and getting their moment. I believe that there’s room for everyone. Everyone has a turn. And how you work your moment is up to you. Because, you know, in a career you should be able to discover several moments, if you transition into different chapters of your career -- being a young ingénue, playing a mom, playing a producer, playing a director. There’re different genres for you to get into. You can’t always be ‘the one.’” Ms. Fox has taken her own advice. She has moved away from the roles that beautiful, young actresses play to being a beautiful, older actress. She does not appear in as many movies as she did when she was younger, but she stays busy in acting. And for many actors, that -- and not stardom -- is what matters. Actor Adam West with a fan in 2002. Adam West Adam West is known as Batman to many people in the United States. He played the role in the Batman television series in the 1960s. The show can still be seen on television stations around the world. Adam West says that after the show was cancelled, he had a difficult time being less famous than he once was. But he says that period lasted just a short time. Then, he got back to work. “It’s a matter of not really examining it. You know, just going along putting one foot in front of the other and no |
Which President of the USA has twin daughters named Jenna and Barbara ? | The Bush Twins biography | birthday, trivia | American Political Relative | Who2 The Bush Twins Biography Twins Twins Jenna Bush Hager and Barbara Bush are the only children of former U.S. president George W. Bush and his wife Laura Bush . They are fraternal twins, not identical. Barbara was born first and is named after her grandmother , the former First Lady and wife of George Bush the elder. Jenna is named for the twins’ other grandmother, Jenna Welch, mother of Laura Bush. In the fall of 2000, as their father was finishing a successful run for his first term as U.S. president, both girls began attending college: Barbara at Yale and Jenna at the University of Texas. Both Bush twins had well-publicized brushes with the law during their college years: Jenna Bush was cited for underage drinking in an Austin bar in April of 2001; she later pleaded no contest and was sentenced to community service and alcohol awareness classes. A second incident occurred on 30 May 2001, when both girls were cited by police after attempting to buy drinks at an Austin restaurant. Both twins graduated from their respective colleges in May of 2004. George W. Bush left office and returned to private life in Texas in January of 2009. Jenna Bush married her longtime boyfriend, Henry Hager, on 10 May 2008 in Crawford, Texas. They have two daughters: Margaret (known as Mila) was born in 2013, and Poppy was born in 2015. Jenna later became a correspondent for NBC; Barbara founded the Global Health Corps. George W. Bush was succeeded by President Barack Obama , and the Bush Twins were succeeded as “first daughters” by Obama’s own two daughters: Malia Obama and Sasha Obama . In 2017, as Obama left office, the Bush Twins wrote an open letter to the Obama girls, urging them to “Explore your passions. Learn who you are. Make mistakes — you are allowed to.” Extra credit Jenna Bush is the blonde twin; Barbara Bush is brunette… A 2003 Associated Press report noted the Secret Service code names for the twins were: Twinkle for Jenna, Turquoise for Barbara. | 1100-1199 - StudyBlue Good to have you back! If you've signed in to StudyBlue with Facebook in the past, please do that again. 1100-1199 Which city does the statue of Jesus Christ, better known as Christ the Redeemer, overlook? Rio de Janeiro In an all-black cast, who played the role of Brick in the 2008 revival of "Cat on a Hot Tin Roof"? Terrence Howard Advertisement ) What term describes the purchase of securities with borrowed money using the shares themselves as collateral? Buying on Margin In the sequence of presidential succession, who is next in line after the vice president? 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Who won the 2013 World Super Bike Championship? | Superbike World Championship 2013 - Malaysian (-0.20) Superbike World Championship 2013 Two time Superbike World Champion, the Italian Max Biaggi has retired from the sport leaving no defending champion in this years event. The 2013 Superbike World Championship will be the 26th edition of the hugely popular motor cycling competition, with 15 rounds and, therefore, 30 points-scoring races scheduled to occur between 24 February and 17 November. Two-time Superbike World Championship winner Max Biaggi has retired after moving than 20 years as a professional motor cyclist so the 2013 competition will not feature the 2012 champion. Indeed, Carlos Checa is the only former Superbike World Championship winner among this year’s participants. The Superbike World Championship differs from MotoGP in a number of ways, the most significant of which is that the motor cycles that Superbike World Championship competitors ride are tuned versions of machines that are available for purchase by members of the public. MotoGP participants ride purpose-built motor cycles that are not for sale. So think about it like this: MotoGP is similar to Formula One and the Superbike World Championship is similar to F V8 Supercars . Carl Fogarty is the most successful rider in Superbike World Championship history, with the British motor cyclist winning the title four times – 1994, 1995, 1998 and 1999. Checa won the 2011 Superbike World Championship on a score of 505 points, 110 more than Marco Melandri. Checa won 15 of the 26 races two years ago, only missing the podium five times. Most Competitive Market In Years Checa is not the 2013 Superbike World Championship favourite going into the first race that will take place in Australia at Philip Island off the coast of Melbourne. Bookmakers are offering odds of around 15-2 that the Spaniard rider becomes the ninth man to win multiple Superbike World Championships. In the absence of Biaggi, bookmakers are expecting a battle featuring not only the two motor cyclists who went so close to beating the Italian last season – Melandri and Tom Sykes – but also Checa, Eugene Laverty, Jonathan Rea, Sylvain Guintoli and Leon Camier. They think that the 2013 Superbike World Championship could be the most competitive ever. Melandri is the 2013 Superbike World Championship market leader at odds of around 9-4, with Sykes (around 11-4), Checa (around 15-2), Laverty (around 8-1), Rea (around 9-1), Guintoli (around 14-1) and Camier (around 16-1) rounding out what bookmakers think are the most magnificent seven. Melandri And Sykes Too Short In Betting One can understand how bookmakers have decided that Melandri is the 2013 Superbike World Championship favourite. The Italian scored more points per completed race than any participant in last year’s competition. Melandri racked up 328.5 points in 20 completed races for an average of 16.43, which was superior to that of Biaggi (14.92), Sykes (14.90), Checa (13.69) and everyone else who lined up on the grid. However, Melandri is something of a nearly man. The Italian has been racing in major competitions since 1997 but he has only one title to his credit – what is now known as Moto2 in 2002 – so he does not make all that much appeal at odds of around 9-4. That Melandri managed to snatch defeat from the jaws of victory in the 2012 Superbike World Championship has to be a concern to anyone considering backing him in 2013. Sykes won only four of the 27 races contested during the 2012 Superbike World Championship – two fewer than Melandri, one fewer than Biaggi and the same number as Checa. Last year was the one in which the Englishman made a big name for himself after finishing no higher than ninth in the previous four seasons. Sykes could go one better in 2013 than he did in 2012 but, at the prices, he is not the pick of the bunch. Former Champion The Early Value Checa is the value 2013 Superbike World Championship betting option before the competition gets under way in Australia. The Spaniard has been there, seen it and done it, which is going to count for a lot in this year’s field. P | Bicycle! Bicycle!: Pashley Princess Sovereign in Buckingham Black. Monday, April 23, 2012 Pashley Princess Sovereign in Buckingham Black. After my initial search for an all-weather upright bike led me to the dead-end junction of retail frustration and bicycle shop proprietor aggression, I was ready to concede that Perth was still a bicycle backwater, at least so far as Dutch style bikes were concerned. A week had passed after my doomed Gazelle and Lekker test rides, another slovenly Saturday sat fat-bottomed on my horizon and I relegated skirt guards and built in lighting to the dusty box marked, 'Discarded Dreams'. But my melodrama was soon interrupted by Ginger, he came back from some early morning errand excitedly ejaculating about finding a shop stocking the third bike on my test ride list: The Pashley Princess Sovereign. Hand built in England with a lugged steel frame, dynamo headlight, integrated rear light, hub gears, fully enclosed chain case, skirt guard, rear wheel lock, wicker basket, Brooks saddle, frame mounted pump and 'Ding-dong' bell; The Sovereign is the Rolls Royce of Upright Bicycling. Image from official Pashley Cycles site found here . We immediately drove to the better-heeled part of town so I could see if the hype was justified. It was clear that the shop primarily catered to selling very expensive road bikes to men who believe in buying very expensive road bikes. Ugly team jerseys and taint specific saddles abounded. This was too usual a state of affairs to note in detail, the main difference between this and every other shop I had previously encountered (apart from the road bikes being more expensive) was that they had a section of 'obviously girly' upright bicycles. The kind of bicycles a status conscious roadie might be convinced to purchase for his girlfriend/wife without her consultation and then spend their weekend outings eye-rolling at her inability to keep up in the park. "Is that wicker basket slowing you down, babe? Should've got a carbon one!" (Side bar: If your significant other insists on calling you babe, then all the weight reductions in Roadie Land probably won't make a ride with him any less leaden.) However, when you live in a bicycle backwater you cannot mind the cynical motives behind a bike shop stocking town bicycles, you simply give silent thanks and then prepare to be patronised for your purchasing choices. Pashley Head Badge. The Pashley Princess Sovereign is the spec-cream of the English made Pashley Cycles crop. Solidly understated and completely conventional, it is what you picture in your head when somebody says, 'British Bicycle'. The company offers a limited but coherent design aesthetic, featuring their classically shaped, lugged steel frame in a restrained yet delightful range of colours. Pink, blue, the quintessential bicycle red. You've probably seen a Pashley on television or film if anybody was in sniffing distance of an English village. You've definitely seen one if you were paying attention when Anne Hathaway got smeared by an automobile in that film about odious little Thatcherites having terribly white problems once a year. That was a red Pashley Britannia. (The bike, I think the car might actually have been a bus. I was too busy looking at the bicycle.) Fully enclosed chain case means less chain maintenance, more weather proofing. Woah, hey! No derailleur! The rear hub. Pashleys have been manufactured in England since 1926 and wear their pedigree with pride. They are Dutch bikes: English style. A modicum lighter and slightly more compact in their geometry than their Oma cousins, Pashleys are aimed at both the urban and country environment provided the hills aren't too steep and the roads are semi-surfaced. Of their loop frames, The Princess Sovereign is the most expensive but broken down into its parts (and taking the manufacturing into account) it's not difficult to see why. Different Pashleys have different specification levels, a pop of colour will cost you gears or change the handlebar shape but they're all superficially the same. Being the 'top of |
How did John Fitzgerald Kennedy, Jr., the elder son of US President John F. Kennedy, die in 1999? | John Fitzgerald Kennedy facts, information, pictures | Encyclopedia.com articles about John Fitzgerald Kennedy COPYRIGHT 2002 The Gale Group, Inc. John F. Kennedy Carl M. Brauer TWENTY years after John F. Kennedy was assassinated, a public opinion poll indicated that he was rated best overall of the nine presidents since Herbert Hoover . Among five positive attributes surveyed, Kennedy "most inspired confidence in the White House," according to 40 percent of those asked, followed by Franklin D. Roosevelt at 23 percent. Sixty percent considered Kennedy as having had the "most appealing personality," followed again by Roosevelt at 11 percent. Kennedy edged Roosevelt on "best in domestic affairs" and on having "cared most about the elderly, the poor and those most in economic trouble." Political scientists, historians, and national journalists have on the whole tended to view Kennedy less favorably than has the general public. Some "experts" hold Kennedy in high regard, but others are extremely critical of him. A significant number probably agree that his promise outstripped his performance and that he left an ambiguous legacy. Neither popular nor expert opinion would actually be wrong about Kennedy. Indeed, they are in a sense opposite sides of the same coin, for Kennedy's inflation to mythic proportions by the public and his demythologizing by experts both derive significantly from the manner of his death. No one knows how his reputation might have been affected had he served out his first term and the second term to which he likely would have been elected. Alone among modern presidents, Kennedy's place in history revolves around unanswerable questions of what might have been had he lived. Yet this very fact suggests that in his relatively brief presidency—less than three years—Kennedy exerted a profound influence upon both popular and expert hopes and expectations, which endured long after his death. Had Kennedy not had this influence while he lived, the public would not have mythologized him, nor the experts demythologized him, after he was killed. Had he not had this influence, his successors in the White House would have been far less likely to have compared themselves to him, to have sought to emulate him, or to have tried to escape his myth. Family Background John F. Kennedy was born on 29 May 1917 in Brookline, Massachusetts, the second son of Joseph P. Kennedy, a self-made multimillionaire who headed the Securities and Exchange Commission under Franklin D. Roosevelt, and Rose Fitzgerald Kennedy. In 1937, Roosevelt made the elder Kennedy ambassador to Great Britain , which marked a significant social breakthrough for an Irish Catholic. (In their native Boston, the Kennedys had sometimes been snubbed by Brahmin society, and Kennedy had moved the family to New York partly as a result of it.) To Roosevelt's dismay, his ambassador sympathized with Prime Minister Neville Chamberlain's appeasement policies toward Nazi Germany. Neither Roosevelt nor Kennedy had ever really liked one another, but until this point they had successfully used one another for their own purposes. But after Kennedy took Chamberlain's side, the two men fell out permanently, and Roosevelt refused even to make use of Kennedy's very considerable business and managerial skills during the war. John Kennedy, or Jack, as he was known, grew up in a home where political issues were frequently discussed and sometimes debated. His father's strong views evidently influenced his older brother, Joseph P. Kennedy, Jr., more than they did him. All the Kennedy children, but particularly the four boys—Joseph, John, Robert, and Edward—were brought up with a strong sense of noblesse oblige and with little or no interest in enhancing their own very considerable financial fortunes. (Their father set up trust funds for each of them, which made them financially independent when they reached maturity.) Public service, not private gain, was the ideal instilled in all the Kennedy children. When their private fortunes or family connections could enhance their ability | Death of River Phoenix Is Linked To Use of Cocaine and Morphine - NYTimes.com Death of River Phoenix Is Linked To Use of Cocaine and Morphine By SETH MYDANS, Published: November 13, 1993 LOS ANGELES, Nov. 12— The sudden death of the actor River Phoenix outside a Hollywood nightclub two weeks ago was caused by "acute multiple drug intoxication" involving lethal levels of cocaine and morphine, the Los Angeles County coroner's office said today. The office of the county sheriff said in a separate statement today that its investigation of the 23-year-old actor's death had found "no evidence of foul play," and the coroner's office ruled the death accidental. Mr. Phoenix, a star of films like "My Own Private Idaho" and "Running on Empty," fell into convulsions and died on the sidewalk outside a popular nightclub about 1 A.M. on Oct. 31. Scott Carrier, a spokesman for the coroner's office, said toxicological tests had found not only the deadly levels of cocaine and morphine but also traces of marijuana, the prescription sedative Valium and an over-the-counter cold medication. Mr. Carrier said that it was not known how Mr. Phoenix had taken the cocaine and morphine but that no needle marks had been found on his body. Convulsions and Motionlessness Mr. Phoenix, who received critical praise for his sensitive acting, had been described as so dedicated to healthy living that he would not eat meat or dairy products. He had been on the cover of not only popular film magazines but also Vegetarian Times. In a desperate 911 call on the night Mr. Phoenix died, his 19-year-old brother, Joaquin, raised the possibility that drugs were involved when he told a dispatcher that Mr. Phoenix "may have had Valium or something." In that call, a tape recording of which was made available by the authorities and played at length on television stations here, Joaquin could be heard in a panicked voice pleading for help and describing Mr. Phoenix's convulsions, followed by a sudden lapse into motionlessness. The actor was taken to Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, about two miles from the nightclub, the Viper Room, which is partly owned by the singer and actor Johnny Depp. Mr. Phoenix arrived at the hospital in full cardiac arrest and was soon pronounced dead. Mr. Carrier said today that the findings of the coroner, Lakshmanan Sathyavagiswaran, were being released immediately upon their determination because of public interest in the death and that no written reports of the toxicological tests were yet available. "Working with the Sheriff's Department, they determined that no foul play was involved," Mr. Carrier said of the coroner's investigators. "No evidence of foul play is suspected by them at this point in their investigation. So with that in mind, we determined this to be an accidental death." 'No Needle Marks' And Rich Erickson, a spokesman for the Los Angeles Sheriff's Department, said that because there was no evidence of foul play, the case was closed. Mr. Carrier, as well as experts on drugs, said that because of differing individual tolerances to drugs, it was impossible to determine how long before Mr. Phoenix died he had taken the morphine and cocaine that killed him, or exactly how much he had taken. As for how Mr. Phoenix had taken the drugs, Mr. Carrier said: "There were no needle marks. Maybe it was ingested, maybe it was inhaled. How it was introduced into his body is unknown at this time." Reached by The Associated Press late today, Susan Patricola, a spokeswoman for Mr. Phoenix, said she hoped the findings would prove instructive, especially to young people. "Hopefully it's a wake-up call to the world," she said. "It leaves you to question why are young people compelled to do this. If any good can come from this death, it can come from saving someone's life." Studio executives had viewed Mr. Phoenix as a promising actor who worked hard at his craft. At the time of his death, he was finishing work on a movie called "Dark Blood" and was next scheduled to appear in the film version of Anne Rice's best-seller "Interview with a Vampire." Mr. Ph |
Which quotable sportsman got his nickname from a friend who said that he resembled a Hindu holy man whenever he sat around waiting to bat, or while looking sad after a losing game? | Astrology: Yogi Berra, date of birth: 1925/05/12, Horoscope, Astrological Portrait, Dominant Planets, Birth Data, Biography 1st Fire sign - 1st Cardinal sign (spring equinox) - Masculine In analogy with Mars, his ruler, and the 1st House Aries governs the head. His colour is red, his stone is the heliotrope, his day is Tuesday, and his professions are businessman, policeman, sportsman, surgeon... If your sign is Aries or your Ascendant is Aries: you are courageous, frank, enthusiastic, dynamic, fast, bold, expansive, warm, impulsive, adventurous, intrepid, warlike, competitive, but also naive, domineering, self-centred, impatient, rash, thoughtless, blundering, childish, quick-tempered, daring or primitive. Some traditional associations with Aries: Countries: England, France, Germany, Denmark. Cities: Marseille, Florence, Naples, Birmingham, Wroclaw, Leicester, Capua, Verona. Animals: Rams and sheeps. Food: Leeks, hops, onions, shallots, spices. Herbs and aromatics: mustard, capers, Cayenne pepper, chilli peppers. Flowers and plants: thistles, mint, bryonies, honeysuckles. Trees: hawthorns, thorny trees and bushes. Stones, Metals and Salts: diamonds, iron, potassium phosphate. Signs: Taurus 1st Earth sign - 1st Fixed sign - Feminine In analogy with Venus, his ruler, and the 2nd House Taurus governs the neck and the throat. Her colour is green or brown, her stone is the emerald, her day is Friday, her professions are cook, artist, estate agent, banker, singer... If your sign is Taurus or your Ascendant is Taurus: you are faithful, constant, sturdy, patient, tough, persevering, strong, focused, sensual, stable, concrete, realistic, steady, loyal, robust, constructive, tenacious. You need security, but you are also stubborn, rigid, possessive, spiteful, materialistic, fixed or slow. Some traditional associations with Taurus: Countries: Switzerland, Greek islands, Ireland, Cyprus, Iran. Cities: Dublin, Palermo, Parma, Luzern, Mantua, Leipzig, Saint Louis, Ischia, Capri. Animals: bovines. Food: apples, pears, berries, corn and other cereals, grapes, artichokes, asparagus, beans. Herbs and aromatics: sorrels, spearmint, cloves. Flowers and plants: poppies, roses, digitales, violets, primroses, aquilegia, daisies. Trees: apple trees, pear trees, fig-trees, cypresses, ash trees. Stones, Metals and Salts: copper, calcium and potassium sulphate, emeralds. Signs: Gemini 1st Air sign - 1st Mutable sign - Masculine In analogy with Mercury, his ruler, and the 3rd House Gemini governs the arms, the lungs and the thorax. His colour is green or silver, his stone is the crystal, his day is Wednesday, his professions are journalist, lawyer, presenter, dancer, salesman, travel agent, teacher... If your sign is Gemini or if your Ascendant is Gemini: you are expressive, lively, adaptable, quick-witted, humorous, sparkling, playful, sociable, clever, curious, whimsical, independent, polyvalent, brainy, flexible, ingenious, imaginative, charming, fanciful but also capricious, scattered, moody, shallow, inquisitive, opportunistic, unconcerned, selfish, fragile, ironical or changeable. Some traditional associations with Gemini: Countries: Belgium, Wales, United-States, Lower Egypt, Sardinia, Armenia. Cities: London, Plymouth, Cardiff, Melbourne, San Francisco, Nuremberg, Bruges, Versailles. Animals: monkeys, butterflies, parrots, budgerigars. Food: dried fruits, chestnuts, ground-level vegetables: peas, broad beans, etc. Herbs and aromatics: aniseed, marjoram, lemon balm, cumin. Flowers and plants: lilies of the valley, lavenders, myrtle, ferns, Venus-hair-ferns, bittersweets. Trees: nut trees such as chestnut trees. Stones, Metals and Salts: agates, mercury, silicas and potashes. Signs: Cancer 1st Water sign - 2nd Cardinal sign (summer solstice) - Feminine In analogy with the Moon, her ruler, and the 4th House Cancer governs the stomach and the breast. Her colour is white or black, her stone is the moonstone, her day is Monday, her professions are catering, the hotel trade, property, antique dealer, archaeologist... If your sign is Cancer or | Story of unlucky scores in cricket - Sportzwiki Story of unlucky scores in cricket tweet Do you know what is an unlucky score in cricket world? It’s “111”, which is known as “Nelson”. Nelson is believed to be an unlucky score, especially in some English cricket. However, there is no real reason to consider that particular number as unlucky in cricket but it is believed that the “111” score looks like a wicket without bails. In cricket, a batsman is out if any bail is dislodged from the wicket, and that’s the reason “111” is considered as unlucky score in cricket. Even, every multiple of the number is also known as unlucky (222 = “Double Nelson”, 333 = “Triple Nelson” etc) Although according to an investigation by the magazine “The Cricketer” in the 1990s found that wickets are no more likely to fall on Nelson and indeed, the score at which most wickets fall is 0 (a duck). So basically “111” is a superstition in cricket. Why “111” is known as “Nelson”? The origin of the “Nelson” name comes from Lord Nelson. Horatio Nelson is known as Lord Nelson was a flag officer in the Royal Navy. He was very famous for his inspirational leadership, superb grasp of strategy and unconventional tactics which resulted in a number of decisive naval victories. Lord Nelson Out of Lord Nelson’s many victories, the best known was the “Battle of Trafalgar” in 1805 where he was shot and killed. It is believed that Lord Nelson had only “one eye, one arm and one leg” near the end of his life. The “111” refers to Lord Nelson’s lost eye, arm and leg; and that’s why “111” is known as “Nelson” However, the fact was actually incorrect because Lord Nelson had both of his legs intact, and the third missing body part is mythical. On the other hand, longtime cricket historian and scorer, Bill Frindall once mentioned the “111” score as “one eye, one arm and one etcetera” as he referred the third body part was “something else”. However, it was also equally mythical. In the alternate meaning, “111” refers to “one eye, one arm, and one ambition” or “one arm, one eye, one destiny” or “one Eye, one Arm, one Ars**ole”. Also in other sense, “111” commemorates Lord Nelson’s three great naval victories: Copenhagen, The Nile, and Trafalgar. “111” refers to “won, won, won” in that sense. Some interesting stories about “Nelson” in cricket world Former famous international cricket umpire David Shepherd made the “Nelson” or “111” popular in the international cricket. From the childhood, Shepherd raised a leg or both legs from the ground on the “Nelson” score (also on double nelson, triple nelson) to avoid ill fortune, which he had continued in the international cricket. After noticing it, the crowd had also cheered him for that. Once in a radio interview, David Shepherd had explained the “Nelson” as “One arm, one eye and one lump of sugar in his tea.” David Shepherd during “Nelson” On 11th November 2011, in a Test match between South Africa vs Australia at Cape Town, South Africa required 111 runs to win at the time 11:11. In that rarest occasion, the scoreboard was reading 11:11, 11/11/11 and majority of the crowd did Shepherd’s leg raise along with one of the field umpire Ian Gould. The rarest scoreboard ever in international cricket There was a domestic cricket team in New Zealand, which name was Nelson, had played in the first-class cricket during 1874-1891. Incidentally, in their both fast and last first-class innings, they bowled out at 111. The other unlucky score in cricket There is another equivalent superstitious in the Australian cricket is the score “87” which is popularly known as “Devil’s Number”. Some Australian commentators and journalists consider “87” as unlucky score as it is 13 runs short of the century (100 runs) for a batsman and for that’s reason “87” is called as “Devil’s Number”. The reason behind the myth of “87” as unlucky number The “Devil’s Number” 87 came to be known when Ian Johnson was dismissed for 87 while playing grade cricket and Keith Miller commented, “That’s funny, I once saw Bradman (Don Bradman) dismissed f |
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Which type of zebra was hunted to extinction in the 19th century? | Quagga vadis? Is extinction forever? – Equus Asinus by Gareth Thomas The Quagga was a type of equine similar to the zebra, completely hunted to extinction in the 19th century, but through genetic science it is being recovered. From the Quagga Project site: “Is extinction forever? When a species disappears from the earth the loss is normally irreversible. However, the extinct Quagga was not a zebra species of its own but one of several subspecies or local forms of the Plains Zebra. This fact makes a big difference. The Quagga’s extinction may not be forever.” It was five years ago that I first found out about the Quagga Project. I had responsibility for whole school PSHE (Personal Social & Health Education) in my previous job, and in the curriculum it was necessary to deliver an Animal Rights and Welfare unit for Year 8 students. In preparing that, I discovered the Quagga Project. It was obviously useful that I had four equines of my own, so I could identify with this theme. Now – as I develop this new donkey blog – including a new focus on the preservation/conservation theme – I want to re-visit the Quagga Project, for it is a remarkable story. To be honest, it is hardly necessary for me to write anything more about this: you could simply go to the Quagga Project site at http://www.quaggaproject.org/ and read about one of the most awe-inspiring preservation and recovery experiments ever. It is Jurassic Park, but simply done as a practical conservation / preservation exercise. I cannot read about this project without being filled with a profound admiration for scientists and their dedication to the diversity of God’s creation. Yes, this is above all about stewardship of God’s creation. The quagga (Equus quagga quagga), was a uniquely South African animal,and like the Syrian ass reported earlier, it was hunted to extinction in the late 1800s by colonists, who considered the species as competitors for their grass-eating livestock. Since then, it was only found in natural history books, taking its place alongside species like the dodo. When the quagga had been extinct for many years, along came a scientist with a dream to revive a dead species. How mad is that? See 2015 Coordinator report on the project. Ever wondered how the zebra got its stripes? There is a whole team of people studying that very question. And the quagga is on the way to recovery. Not bad for an extinct animal, eh? The following two short videos explain the project. No cloning techniques are used: selective breeding is the only method used in the quagga project. Share this: Finestrat town hall: Matilde and the mirror donkey Click on her to see if she's real. Location Finestrat, Alicante, Spain Email: garethomas (at) hotmail.com Visitors are welcome at weekends, by prior arrangement . The resort of Benidorm is only a few minutes away by car/taxi. Accommodation is not possible but can be easily arranged at Figueretes B&B in Finestrat village. Zoom out on the map to show wider location. Finestrat Weather from AEMET Consult today's forecast for Finestrat from the Spanish weather agency Is this a donkey sanctuary? That is a question people sometimes ask. I bought two donkeys in 2010 and had no plan for more, but both were pregnant and I ended up with four. I couldn't risk letting the foals go to somewhere they might not be treated well, so I ended up giving them continued sanctuary! If I took in a rescue donkey I would certainly be on the way to a full sanctuary and there have been moments when I've seen a donkey living in poor circumstances; but as a one-man operation and working in a full-time teaching job to support these animals, the time and expense needed for four adult donkeys - food, exercise and welfare, with regular vet and farrier fees - is considerable. I'd love to take in more but it would not be sensible just yet. The founder of Madrid's donkey sanctuary visits and is very supportive. I would like to develop this little start into a more secure and established donkey sanctuary as a retirement project. I'm also conscious that the donkeys | 1000+ images about Zebra, Zebras, plains zebra, the Grévy's zebra, mountain zebra on Pinterest | Unique, Habitats and Stripes Pinterest • The world’s catalog of ideas Zebra, Zebras, plains zebra, the Grévy's zebra, mountain zebra Zebra, Zebras are several species of African equids (horse family) united by their distinctive black and white stripes. Their stripes come in different patterns, unique to each individual. There are three species of zebras: the plains zebra, the Grévy's zebra and the mountain zebra. various anthropogenic factors have had a severe impact on zebra populations, in particular hunting for skins and habitat destruction. Grévy's zebra and the mountain zebra are endangered. 106 Pins803 Followers |
Who was shot by Valery Solanas on 3 June 1968? | warhol: Andy Warhol being lifted into an ambulance after he was shot by Valerie Solanas, June 3, 1968 gelatin silver print 8 1/8 x 10 in. (20.6 x 25.4 cm.) The Andy Warhol Museum, Pittsburgh; Founding Collection, Contribution The Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual Arts, Inc. Photo Jack Smith | Grace Jones - "Bond Girls" through the years - Pictures - CBS News "Bond Girls" through the years Next Ursula Andress Ursula Andress is shown as Honey Rider in a scene from the 1962 James Bond film "Dr. No." When Andress emerged from the sea, curves glistening, with a dagger strapped to her bikini, she made the Bond girl an instant icon. Credit: AP Photo/United Artists and Danjaq, LLC Shirley Eaton Shirley Eaton is shown as Jill Masterson in the James Bond 1964 film, "Goldfinger." She was the golden girl, because she was gold for the movie. Credit: AP Photo/United Artists and Danjaq, LLC Claudine Auger Claudine Auger played Domino Derval in the 1965 James Bond film, "Thunderball." Credit: AP Photo Molly Peters Molly Peters (as Patricia Fearing) and Sean Connery are shown in a scene from the 1965 James Bond film, "Thunderball." Credit: AP Photo/United Artists and Danjaq, LLC Karin Dor Karin Dor is shown as Helga Brandt in a scene from the 1967 James Bond film, "You Only Live Twice." Credit: AP Photo/United Artists and Danjaq, LLC Diana Rigg Diana Rigg, who played Teresa di Vicenzo in 1969's "On Her Majesty's Secret Service," is shown as Emma Peel from the TV series "The Avengers" in this 1965 photo. Credit: AP Photo Lana Wood Lana Wood, who played Plenty O'Toole in 1971's "Diamonds are Forever," attends an Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences special 50th anniversary screening of "The Searchers" on June 23, 2006, in Beverly Hills, Calif. Credit: David Livingston/Getty Images Jill St. John Jill St. John is shown as Tiffany Case from the 1971 James Bond film, "Diamonds Are Forever." Credit: AP Photo/United Artists and Danjaq, LLC Jane Seymour Jane Seymour (as Solitaire), left, and Roger Moore (as James Bond), are shown in the 1973 James Bond film, "Live and Let Die." Credit: AP Photo/United Artists and Danjaq, LLC Britt Ekland Britt Ekland, who played Mary Goodnight in 1974's "The Man with the Golden Gun," attends the opening film of The Edinburgh Film Festival," The Illusionist," on June 16, 2010, in Edinburgh, Scotland. Credit: Ian Jacobs/Getty Images Barbara Bach Barbara Bach, who played Anya Amasova in 1977's "The Spy Who Loved Me," arrives with her husband, musician Ringo Starr, at Hard Rock's "Imagine There's No Hunger: Celebrating the Songs of John Lennon" on Nov. 2, 2010, in Hollywood, Calif. Credit: Alberto E. Rodriguez/Getty Images Lois Chiles Lois Chiles, who played Dr. Holly Goodhead in 1979's "Moonraker," attends the "Special Thanks To Roy London" screening at the Tribeca Film Festival, April 24, 2005, in New York. Credit: Peter Kramer/Getty Images Carole Bouquet Carole Bouquet, who played Melina Havelock in 1981's "For Your Eyes Only," poses for photographers during a photo call at the Cannes Film Festival on May 13, 2005. Credit: AP Maud Adams Maud Adams, left, played the title character in 1983's "Octopussy" and Andrea Anders in 1974's "The Man with the Golden Gun. Here, she poses with Roger Moore, center, and Britt Ekland from "The Man with the Golden Gun." Credit: AP Photo/United Artists and Danjaq, LLC Grace Jones Grace Jones is shown as May Day from the James Bond 1985 film, "A View to a Kill." Credit: AP Photo/United Artists and Danjaq, LLC Tanya Roberts Tanya Roberts, who played Stacey Sutton in 1985's "A View to a Kill," attends the Fox 2001 Upfront in New York on May 17, 2001. Credit: Gabe Palacio/Getty Images Maryam D'Abo Maryam D'Abo, who played Kara Milovy in 1987's "The Living Daylights," arrives at the world premiere of the 20th James Bond film "Die Another Day" on Nov. 18, 2002, in London. Credit: Michael Crabtree/Getty Images Talisa Soto and Carey Lowell Talisa Soto (as Lupe Lamora), left, and Carey Lowell (as Pam Bouvier) are shown in the 1989 James Bond film, "Licence to Kill." Credit: AP Photo/United Artists and Danjaq, LLC Famke Janssen Dutch actress Famke Janssen, who played Xenia Onatopp in 1995's "GoldenEye," appears during an interview for "X-Men: The Last Stand," at the 59th International film festival in Cannes, southern France, on May 21, 2006. Credit: AP Photo/Jeff Christe |
In which US state will you find Stanford University? | Where is Stanford? : Stanford University Where is Stanford? Silicon Valley Located 35 miles south of San Francisco and 20 miles north of San Jose, Stanford University is in the heart of Northern California’s dynamic "Silicon Valley,” home to Yahoo!, Google, Hewlett-Packard, and many other cutting-edge companies that were started by and continue to be led by Stanford alumni and faculty. The Bay Area To the west of the University’s 8,180-acre campus are the Santa Cruz Mountains and Pacific Ocean, and to the east San Francisco Bay. Known as The Peninsula , the area is rich in natural beauty, culture, and entertainment. Palo Alto Although the University is virtually a community unto itself and even has its own zip code—94305—it calls the City of Palo Alto home. Downtown Palo Alto is a short walk from campus and includes many attractions, as well as many shops and restaurants. Updated on April 13, 2015 11:52 AM CONTENTS | The Only State... Quiz Extra Trivia ...whose current State Capitol building predates the revolution? The Maryland State House, built in 1772, has a unique wooden dome which was constructed without nails. ...to produce two US Presidents whose sons also became Presidents? Coincidentally, both sons shared their Father's names--John Quincy Adams and George Walker Bush. ...to host a Confederate President's inauguration? Jefferson Davis took his oath of office at the Alabama State Capitol building in 1861. ...whose official state seal is not circular? Connecticut's seal, depicting three grapevines and the state motto, is oval-shaped. ...to have two Federal Reserve Banks? The Federal bank in Kansas City covers the Great Plains region, while the bank in St. Louis covers part of the Central US. ...in which the Northern half is in a different time zone than the Southern half? Northern Idaho is on Pacific Time, while Southern Idaho is on Mountain Time. ...to have multiple native sons immortalized atop Mount Rushmore? George Washington and Thomas Jefferson were both born in Virginia, as were six other Presidents. ...that has 'parishes' instead of counties? Louisiana's unique use of the word 'parish' is a holdover from its days as a French Colony. ...with a community-owned major league professional sports team? The NFL's Green Bay Packers are owned by a large group of stockholders mostly residing in Wisconsin. ...whose median age is under 30 years old? The Mormon Church's encouragement of large families may explain why Utah's median age is only 28.8 years. ...to lie entirely above 1,000 meters elevation? Colorado's lowest point, at the border with Kansas, is higher than Pennsylvania's tallest summit. ...where prostitution is legal? However, not all counties have legalized it--including the counties Las Vegas and Reno are in. ...with a state capital of over a million people? The next biggest state capital, Indianapolis, has half a million fewer citizens. ...to be named after an American? Perhaps only George Washington had the gravitas to merit such an honor; a state of Franklin was attempted but failed to be approved. ...whose three largest cities begin with the same letter? The largest city in Ohio is Columbus, followed by Cleveland and then Cincinnati. ...to host three modern Olympic Games? Besides the two Summer Olympics in Los Angeles, California hosted the 1960 Winter Olympics in Squaw Valley. ...never to cast an electoral vote for Ronald Reagan? Minnesota was the only state to spurn the GOP in 1984, remaining loyal to Minnesotan Walter Mondale. ...whose name has no letters in common with that of its capital? This may not be the most interesting 'Only' stat about South Dakota, but it's the only one I could find... ...to border the Canadian province of New Brunswick? Maine has one border with New Hampshire, but is otherwise surrounded by Canadian provinces. ...with a modern city founded by European colonists prior to 1600? St. Augustine, founded in 1565, was originally the capital of Spanish Florida. ...to have a Unicameral Legislature? Nebraska's legislature, nicknamed 'The Unicameral' by residents, is also uniquely unaffiliated with any political party. ...whose legal right to statehood was brought before the Supreme Court? Virginia v. West Virginia, in which Virgina strove to regain counties that had seceded during the Civil War, was decided in favor of the Defendant. ...to have territory in the Eastern Hemisphere? This means that Alaska is technically the northernmost, westernmost, and easternmost State. ...to have a state-owned bank? The Bank of North Dakota was founded in 1919, and receives funds from state agencies. ...whose official State Motto is in Spanish? Montana's state motto is 'Oro y Plata,' or 'Gold and Silver,' in tribute to the state's mining industry. Exceptional Quality ...to border more than two Great Lakes? In fact, Michigan borders four Great Lakes--all except for Lake Ontario. ...with an automobile on its commemorative State Quarter? The auto, an 'Indycar,' is a reference to the famed Indianapolis Motor Spe |
When does a biannual event occur? | Biannual | Definition of Biannual by Merriam-Webster How Often Is 'Biweekly'? What do bimonthly and biweekly mean? Many people are puzzled about bimonthly and biweekly, which are often ambiguous because they are formed from two different senses of bi-: “occurring every two” and “occurring two times.” This ambiguity has been in existence for nearly a century and a half and cannot be eliminated by the dictionary. The chief difficulty is that many users of these words assume that others know exactly what they mean, and they do not bother to make their context clear. So if you need bimonthly or biweekly, you should leave some clues in your context to the sense of bi- you mean. And if you need the meaning “twice a,” you can substitute semi- for bi-. Biannual and biennial are usually differentiated. Examples of biannual in a sentence Politicians still tremble when Barry begins his biannual comeback flirtations. … But if they'd spent less time looking over their shoulders and more time looking over election returns, they'd have seen that Barry was likely heading for a poleaxing when he called it quits. —Michael Schaffer, New Republic, 22 Apr. 2002 … have recommended routine annual or biannual mammographic screening for asymptomatic women without a personal or family history of breast cancer, starting at the age of 40. —Nels Marcus Thygeson, Journal of the American Medical Association, 8 July 1986 One of the more fascinating commonplace facts about the whitetail is its biannual change of color. Summer, when deer come “into the red,” as the saying goes, scant reddish-brown hairs replace the winter coat. Fall, deer come back “into the blue,” though less than blue, with a thick pelage of hollow, grayish-tan hairs … —John G. Mitchell, Smithsonian, November 1982 The group holds biannual meetings in December and July. The art show is a biannual event that won't happen again for two more years. Did You Know? When we describe something as biannual, we can mean either that it occurs twice a year or that it occurs once every two years. So how does someone know which particular meaning we have in mind? Well, unless we provide them with a contextual clue, they don't. Some people prefer to use semiannual to refer to something that occurs twice a year, reserving biannual for things that occur once every two years. This practice is hardly universal among English speakers, however, and biannual remains a potentially ambiguous word. Fortunately, English also provides us with biennial, a word that specifically refers to something that occurs every two years or that lasts or continues for two years. 1877 First Known Use of biannual 1877 | T in the Park - Mirror Lifestyle T in the Park An annual event since 1994, T in the Park is a Scottish outdoor music festival held on a disused airfield in Balado, Kinross-shire. Extended from 2 days to 3 in 2007, the festival's name comes from the fact their main sponsor is the brewing company Tennants. |
Leonard Bernstein wrote the music for the musical 'West Side Story'. Who wrote the lyrics? | West Side Story Official Site -- Leonard Bernstein Bio Excerpt Fact Sheet Leonard Bernstein by Humphrey Burton, Chapter 26 ����������� In early December of 1956, immediately after the opening of Candide, Bernstein fled to Nassau to get away from it all. He talked to no one for three days, except to order his meals, as he rested and lucked his wounds far from the madding crowds of Broadway. Even had the show been an unqualified triumph, too much of his music had been jettisoned along the bumpy road from Boston to New York for him to feel comfortable about the hit-and-miss business of composing a Broadway show. As it as, he must have experienced a brief sense of despair at all the hard work and agonized hours that had failed to jell. ����������� West Side Story was still waiting in the wings, but Cheryl Crawford, who had become the show�s producer the previous April, had not yet succeeded in assembling a production package. Meanwhile, Bernstein had committed himself in the months ahead to a heavy new load of conducing and television programs. In November 1956, shortly before Candide opened, he had been appointed joint principal conductor of the New York Philharmonic, effective the 1957-1958 season, sharing the title with Mitropoulos, who was stepping down as musical director. The appointment was widely seen as an interim move which would test Bernstein�s willingness and ability to devote a substantial portion of his time to the Philharmonic. His first contact with the orchestra, after a six-year hiatus, would be the month-long engagement arranged before negotiations for a more permanent position had begun. This was brought forward and additional two weeks to December 13, as a result of the death in the Pairs airplane crash of Italian Conductor Guido Cantelli. Bernstein kept to Cantelli�s planned programs, which mean restudying among other music the grand Mathis der Mahler Symphony by Hindemith. ����������� His own programs began after Christmas with three performances of a virtually complete Messiah, presented in two parts rather than three � in Part One, the Christmas music, culminating in the �Hallelujah Chorus,� and in Part Two, after the intermission, the music for Easter. There was controversy immediately. His interpretation was �grotesquely unauthentic,� according to Paul Henry Land, who had succeeded Virgil Thomson at the Herald Tribune, and �one of the finest things yet to his credit� if one was to trust Irving Kolodin. Altogether he conducted twenty-two concerts in six weeks. His repertoire included Prokofiev�s Second Violin Concerto with Isaac Stern and Beethoven�s Second Piano Concerto, his first collaboration with the eccentric but brilliants Canadian pianist Glenn Gould. The two concertos and Messiah were immediately recorded by Columbia. The recording company was beginning to influence repertoire and soloist choices, but it also gave the orchestra a strong profile. Emphasizing his commitment to American music, Bernstein conducted Toy Harris�s Third Symphony and the American premiere of Copland�s challenging Short Symphony of 1933, as well as the first performance of the full orchestra version of his own Candide Overture. �A smart sophisticated little piece,� judged Harold Schoenberg, then a second-string critic of the Times, it rapidly became Bernstein�s most popular concert hall composition. ����������� In between concerts Bernstein wrote and hosted another major �Omnibus� essay, An Introduction to Modern Music. Essentially he wanted to persuade his enormous audience that twentieth-century music was as beautiful in its own way as that of earlier centuries. He demonstrated convincingly that �beauty� and �dissonance� were relative terms, and explained the tonal system of harmony in terms of a baseball diamond on which the home plate represented the tonic key. Though he granted that a composer like Alban Berg could use Schoenberg�s system of composing with all twelve tones to compose beautiful and moving music, his skepticism concerning the universality of the tw | Andrew Lloyd Webber brings hit musical "Cats" back to Broadway Andrew Lloyd Webber brings hit musical "Cats" back to Broadway Pin it Share Composer Andrew Lloyd Webber arrives at St Bride's church for a service to celebrate the wedding between media mogul Rupert Murdoch and former supermodel Jerry Hall which took place on Friday, in London, Britain March 5, 2016. REUTERS/Neil Hall/Files More NEW YORK (Reuters) - "Cats", composer Andrew Lloyd Webber's hit musical based on poet T.S. Eliot's "Old Possum's Book of Practical Cats", has returned to Broadway after 16 years. The revival show, starring singer Leona Lewis, had its official opening on Sunday at the Neil Simon Theatre. "Cats" debuted in London's West End in 1981 and came to Broadway a year later, going through 7,485 performances before closing in 2000. "I think you'll probably find that it's absolutely the 'Cats' you remember," said Lloyd Webber, known for other hit musicals like "The Phantom of the Opera". "We've condensed a couple of things. There's one...song in the show I was never particularly keen on myself and that's gone now, which is a great, great pleasure. We've done quite a lot of work and I think we're quite pleased with it." The award-winning show has been seen by audiences in more than 30 countries and translated into 15 languages. (Reporting By Reuters Television; Editing by Marie-Louise Gumuchian) Reblog |
Which element is named after the Greek for ‘moon’? | Selenium - Element information, properties and uses | Periodic Table Chemistry in its element: selenium (Promo) You're listening to Chemistry in its element brought to you by Chemistry World, the magazine of the Royal Society of Chemistry. (End promo) Chris Smith Hello, this week flaky scalps, skunks, dead polo ponies and an element that makes you stink of garlic. Yum! But it's not all bad news. Bernie Bulkin We know selenium is there, right under sulfur, in the periodic table, but it doesn't get much attention. The inorganic chemistry textbooks that I studied from talk extensively about sulphur and, where appropriate, say things like 'selenium also forms similar acids', or 'selenium also has many allotropic forms'. How slighted is this important element! When I was in my early 20s I developed a dry scalp condition for a few years, probably a result of anxiety over research grants I was trying to obtain. The treatment for this was a shampoo containing selenium sulphide, surprising to me because I thought that selenium was highly toxic. In fact a little investigation showed me that it was perfectly safe in small amounts. Selenium is one of those all too common elements that is essential to life in small quantities, and very toxic in larger quantities. 400 micrograms per day is set as the safe upper intake level in humans. But we require it as part of various enzymes, such as glutathione peroxidase, as well as in the thyroid. It is widespread, and accumulated in various foods, such as nuts, tuna, and lobster, so it is rare for humans to have a selenium deficiency. But for horses, with their more limited diet, selenium deficiency is common and often corrected with dietary supplements. Again, this requires great care. Recently 21 polo horses died from selenium overdose in Florida, the result of a veterinary pharmacist overdoing it in mixing the drugs. It was Berzelius who discovered selenium in 1817, as an impurity in sulphuric acid. Tellurium had already been discovered, and named after the Greek word for earth, so he named selenium using the Greek word for moon, selene. It occurs in various minerals, together with sulphur as you would expect. We know its evolution in plants goes back a long ways, because we find selenium compounds in coals, and much of what is released into the atmosphere today comes from coal burning. Indeed, the toxicity level of selenium to humans was established only 20 years ago by studies of Chinese victims of selenium poisoning, selenosis, who grew corn on selenium rich coal rocks. Selenosis has some lovely symptoms: a garlic odor on the breath, hair loss, sloughing of nails, fatigue, irritability, and eventually cirrhosis of the liver and death. It is the selenates and selenites that are the most toxic, since the elemental selenium is not readily incorporated into biological processes. While some of the allotropic forms of selenium resemble those that we know well from study of sulphur, there are others that are different. Most important, so called gray selenium consists of long chains of atoms forming extended helical structures. While selenium is not a metallic element, gray selenium is a good photoconductor, and was used in early photocells. Subsequently, selenium and various selenium compounds have been used in a variety of photoconductor and photovoltaic applications. Indeed, the newest and most promising class of mass produced solar cells are copper indium gallium selenide. At one time virtually all copying machines used selenium ; this has now been largely replaced by organic photoconductors. But the diversity of uses of selenium does not stop with shampoo and horse food supplements and photovoltaics. Selenium is added to synthetic rubber to improve resistance to abrasion, it has been added to brass, along with bismuth, to replace lead in pipes, and it is used, as sodium selenate, as an insecticide to stop attacks on flowering plants such as chrysanthemums and carnations. Selenium in its allotropic red form is added to glass to g | Moons - Facts about the Moons of the Solar System Moons Eris Moons There are more than 181 moons of the various planets, dwarf planets and asteroid in the solar system. The planets Mercury and Venus do not have any moons and neither does the dwarf planet Ceres. Find out the number of moons each planet has and their names below. Terrestrial Planet Moons The Earth’s Moon – 1 The Earth has a single moon; the Moon sometime also referred to as Luna. The Moon Mars’ Moons – 2 Mars has two moons called Phobos and Deimos. They were discovered in 1877 by astronomer Asaph Hall, who named them for the Latin terms “fear” and “panic”. These moons are thought to be captured asteroids and are among the smallest natural satellites in the solar system. Phobos & Deimos Jupiter’s Moons – 67 Jupiter is swarming with at least 67 moons in orbit around it, the largest number of natural satellites around any of the planets. Jupiter’s 4 largest moons; Ganymede, Callisto, Io and Europa are known as the Galilean Moons, named after their discoverer Galileo Galilei. They were also observed at about the same time by astronomer Simon Marius. Galilean Moons – Io , Europa , Ganymede & Callisto Inner Moons – Metis, Adrastea, Amalthea & Thebe Other Moons – Themisto, Leda, Himalia, Lysithea, Elara, S/2000 J 11, Carpo, S/2003 J 12, Euporie, S/2003 J 3, S/2003 J 18, S/2011 J 1, S/2010 J 2, Thelxinoe, Euanthe, Helike, Orthosie, Iocaste, S/2003 J 16, Praxidike, Harpalyke, Mneme, Hermippe, Thyone, Ananke, Herse, Aitne, Kale, Taygete, S/2003 J 19, Chaldene, S/2003 J 15, S/2003 J 10, S/2003 J 23, Erinome, Aoede, Kallichore, Kalyke, Carme, Callirrhoe, Eurydome, S/2011 J 2, Pasithee, S/2010 J 1, Kore, Cyllene, Eukelade, S/2003 J 4, Pasiphae, Hegemone, Arche, Isonoe, S/2003 J 9, S/2003 J 5, Sinope, Sponde, Autonoe, Megaclite & S/2003 J 2 Saturn’s Moons – 62 Saturn has at least 62 moons orbiting it, some of them inside the ring system which helps shape the rings. They range from very tiny worlds of less than a kilometer in diameter to spherical moons such as Titan. Their shapes range from irregular worlds to ellipsoidal to almost completely rounded. The first of Saturn’s moons to be observed was Titan in 1655 by Christiaan Huygens, another moon was not found until 1671 when Giovanni Domenico Cassini discovered Iapetus. Two of Saturn’s moons (Janus & Epimetheus) swap orbits every 4 years. Notable Moons – Titan , Enceladus , Iapetus , Rhea , Mimas, Tethys & Dione. Other Moons – S/2009 S 1, Pan, Daphnis, Atlas, Prometheus, Pandora, Epimetheus, Janus, Aegaeon, Methone, Anthe, Pallene, Telesto, Calypso, Helene, Polydeuces, Hyperion, Kiviuq, Ijiraq, Phoebe, Paaliaq, Skathi, Albiorix, S/2007 S 2, Bebhionn, Erriapus, Skoll, Siarnaq, Tarqeq, S/2004 S 13, Greip, Hyrrokkin, Jarnsaxa, Tarvos, Mundilfari, S/2006 S 1, S/2004 S 17, Bergelmir, Narvi, Suttungr, Hati, S/2004 S 12, Farbauti, Thrymr, Aegir, S/2007 S 3, Bestla, S/2004 S 7, S/2006 S 3, Fenrir, Surtur, Kari, Ymir, Loge & Fornjot Uranus’ Moons – 27 Uranus is known to have 27 in orbit around it. The five largest are Puck, Miranda, Ariel, Umbriel, Titania, and Oberon. The innermost moons are similar in characteristics with the thin rings. The five largest moons are rounded, and four of them show some kind of internal activity which shapes their surfaces. William Herschel who discovered Uranus in 1781 also observed the largest two moons, Titania and Oberon, in 1787. Notable Moons – Miranda , Titania , Ariel, Umbriel & Oberon Other Moons – Cordelia, Ophelia, Bianca, Cressida, Desdemona, Juliet, Portia, Rosalind, Cupid, Belinda, Perdita, Puck, Mab, Francisco, Caliban, Stephano, Trinculo, Sycorax, Margaret, Prospero, Setebos & Ferdinand Neptune’s Moons – 14 Neptune has at least 14 moons. The largest of these, Triton was discovered by William Lassell in 1846 one day after the discovery of Neptune, it was more than 100 years later before a second moon was found. The most distant moon of Neptune is called Neso, and orbits so far away that it takes 26 years to make one trip around the planet. Notable Moons – Triton , Nereid |
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