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With the given names Richard Jordan who was the inventor of the first machine gun in 1863? | ISL: Gatling Gun and Richard Jordan Gatling Gatling Gun and Richard Jordan Gatling Gatling Gun and Richard Jordan Gatling Gatling gun and Richard Jordan Gatling (created by M. Howell 1/2009) Dr. Richard Jordan Gatling (b. 1818 - d. 1903) was an Indianapolis inventor and physician. He invented the Gatling gun, a rapid fire weapon, and had the first prototypes made here in the city. He received a U.S. Patent on November 4, 1862. (Patent No. 36,836). He eventually sold his patent to the Colt Company in Connecticut. The slang term ‘Gat’ is derived from Mr. Gatling’s name. Dr. Gatling is buried at Crown Hill Cemetery in Indianapolis. Books (IND 623.44 W136G) Wahl, Paul Francis. The Gatling gun. New York : Arco Publishing Co. 1965. (IND 623.4424 J66G) Johnson, F. Roy. The Gatling gun and flying machine of Richard and Henry Gatling. Murfeesboro, N.C. : Johnson Publishing Co. 1979. (IND 608 M667)Minturn, Joseph Allen. The Inventor’s Friend. Indianapolis : Meridian Publishers. 1893. pgs 82-84. (IND 683.4 L743G) Lindert, Albert W. Gunmakers of Indiana. Illinois : Sheffield Press, 1968. Government Documents (p.d. 623.4 Un58mp Vol. 3 no. 59 [within volume it is no. 1769]) “Handbook of the Gatling Gun, Caliber .30”. Washington D.C.: GPO. 1917. (p.d. 623.4 Ung58) "Report on Gatling Guns of Large Caliber". Ordnance Memoranda No. 17, 1874. Journals (IND 610.5 J86i) Bonsett, Charles A. M.D. “Medical Museum Notes”. Journal of the Indiana State Medical Association. v. 71 No. 9, September 1978. pg 802 Portrait. (IND 610.5 J86i) Bonsett, Charles A. M.D. “Medical Museum Notes”. Journal of the Indiana State Medical Association. v. 81 No. 12, December 1988. pg 1006 Portrait. (IND 610.5 I385i) Stark, William A. M.D. “Richard Jordan Gatling 1818-1903. Indiana Medical History Quarterly. Vol. 4 No. 1 March 1978. cover, pgs 3 and 15-19. (Ref Microfilm F486 O51) Shira, Donald D. M.D. “Contribution of Ohio Physicians to the Inventions of the Period, 1835 – 1858”. Ohio State Archaeological and Historical Quarterly. Oct-Dec 1940, pgs 318-320. (IND 634.9 O94) Funk, Arville L. “Doctor Gatling and His Famous Gun”. Outdoor Indiana. Vol. 7 No. 11 May 1964, pg 26-29. (IND 366.1 I385) “Indiana Mason Inventor of First Rapid-Fire Gun”. Indiana Freemason. Vol. 35 No. 6, November 1957. Pg. 12-13. Manuscripts (MSS L34) John Coburn Collection, papers 1850-1904. Correspondence: Gatlin to Coburn, 21-December-1873. Indiana State Library, Manuscripts Division. Newspapers (more items in the newspaper card index under Gatling) (IND 70 T819 - microfilm) Rosser, M.L. “Dr. Richard Gatling, Man of many talents”. Tri-State Trader. Vol.5 No. 47. March 3, 1973 pg 6. (IND 70 T819 – microfilm) Irons, Larry R. “Machine Gun’s Inventor Self-Proclaimed Pacifist”. Vol. 18 No. 21, August 19, 1985. pg 13B. “Death, Richard J Gatling” Indianapolis Journal 2/27/1903 page 4 c. 7 “Death, Mrs. Gatling” Indianapolis Star 9/28/1908 page 10 c. 4 “Tests new gun for public and Governor Morton” Indianapolis Daily Journal 5/30/1862 page 3 Pamphlets (IP 623.4 no. 1) “Gatling Gun” , extracted from The Great Industries of the U.S., 1872. T.B. Burr & Hyde : Hartford, CT. pgs 944-950 (IP* 623.4 no. 1) Gatling's system of fire-arms, with official reports of recent trials and great success. Descriptions, general directions, etc. (IP 623.4 no. 2) Gatling Battery. This implement of warfare was invented and patented by R.J. Gatling, of Indianapolis, Ind. Nov. 4th, 1862. McWhinny, Rindge & Co., Cincinnati, Ohio. 1863 IN MH 4-30-2009 | "Masterminds" - Evening Gazette (Middlesbrough, England), December 27, 2014 | Online Research Library: Questia Read preview Article excerpt 1. Which actor starred as detective Magnum PI? 2. Which town in Cornwall has become famous for the number of artists who are based there because of its light? 3. Which Manx rider won five stages in the 2010 tour de France? 4. Which comedian created the characters Stavros, Tory Boy and Loadsamoney? 5. Which famous TV chef played football for Glasgow Rangers FC? 6. In the Thunderbirds TV series, which son piloted Thunderbird Two and dressed in yellow? 7. In the TV series Diagnoses Murder, who plays Dr Mark Sloan? 8. Where is the Royal Regatta held each year on the River Thames? 9. Who was the captain of the 2010 European Ryder cup team? 10. Who won 18 this year's Strictly Come Dancing final? 11. What was the name of her partner? 12. What is the capital city of Spain? 13. What is a Samoyed? 14. How many inches make a yard? 15. Which tree grows the tallest? 16. Where is Angel Falls? 17. What was once known as a love apple? 23 18. What is Cher's real name? 19. What was the name of Lou Reed's band? 20. 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What is the name of the pub used by the Trotters in Only Fools and Horses | The Cars Of Only Fools And Horses | ShortList Magazine TV The cars of Only Fools and Horses At a terrible pub quiz in a town called Uxbridge we once witnessed a grown man lose his tiny mind over the question, "What is the slogan written on the side of Del Boy's famous Reliant Robin?" THERE IS NO RELIANT ROBIN IN ONLY FOOLS AND HORSES! he scrawled on our answer sheet in angry ink. IT IS A RELIANT REGAL. And although Steve may not have got any actual points that ill fated evening, he did in a some other way have one very good point. That point being that people should pay more attention to the motors of OFAH. There may not be any Reliant Robins in Fools, but bonjour, there are some cosmic motors... Reliant Regal 700cc Supervan Top speed: 55mph The eagle eyed amongst you will have noticed the differing number plates seen on the van over the years in Fools. The varying plates give the game away - there were in fact multiple Reliants used on the show. Claims on how many vans were used range from six to eighteen, though lets face it anyone who owns a Regal would be mad not to paint it yellow and claim it to be a Trotter original. Ricky Hatton owns one of these "official" Regals, another one has been converted into a hearse and can be used to transport your dead for as little as £600 a pop. Cushty. Boycie's Jag Jaguar E Type Top speed: 145mph In the classic episode where Del and Rodders chat up a pair of transvestites, and pretend Rodney is a world renowned tennis champ called Hot Rod, they also crash this incredible machine. The car they hit? Another motor that just misses out on this list - Del's former Vauxhall Velox. The dodgy Velox is driven by the bloke who went on to play Mr Sullivan in cult show Press Gang, and his terrible Aussie accent somehow fails to kill this brilliant scene. Denzil's Lorry DAF 2800 Top speed: 70mph Poor old Denzil, founder and owner of Transit Transworld Express "Any time, any load, anywhere." The bearded scouser's easy access to vans and trucks always made him a prime target for Del when he needed something dodgy picking up or dropping off. The combination of the DAF and Del not only lead to the end of Denzil's marriage, but also to him being placed in a mental hospital. The Pratmobile Ford Capri Ghia Top speed: 122mph Back in Series Seven, the heavily preggers Raquel was understandably not that keen for her baby to travel around dans le van. Hence Boycey flogged the Trotters this wonderful lime beast for a very reasonable £400 (that's sixteen ponies, right?). Controversially, to our cynical old eyes, the Pratmobile seems to miraculously change from a MKII Capri to a MKIII Capri after it’s been spruced up by Del. Quite the mechanic. The Jolly Boys Bus Ford R-1114 Top Speed: unknown Many cars, buses, bikes and vans have played important if slightly minor roles in the series, the Austin Alegro and Ford Cortina MKI of the title music included. One of our favourite bit part vehicles was the bus which provided the catalyst to the script when the Nags Head locals had their day out to Margate. A drunk driver, a dodgy radio, and the good decency to explode into a fireball with perfect comedy timing. What a bus. Shame it went bang really. Rodney's Roller Rolls Royce Silver Spirit Top speed: 120mph When the Trotters became millionaires Rodney bought at least two cars that we know of. A Jaguar XK8, and more famously a Roller for his brother, complete with the number plate DEL 1. The purchase of the latter nicely cues up Del's Nags Head punch line, "I'll buy the sandwiches, cos you bought the Rolls." However, in hindsight it was actually a bit tight of Rodney to buy a second hand car. Image: YouTube | Basil Fawlty (click for sound) Basil is convinced that Fawlty Towers would be a top-rate establishment if it wasn't for the guests, who are merely sent along to annoy him and to prevent the smooth-running of the hotel. Incredibly class conscious, Basil adopts attitudes of superiority that are quite unjustified. The guests are either objects of derision or scorn, or objects to improve his position in the social hierarchy. A Touch of Class and Gourmet Night are two episodes which sum up his attitude perfectly, with Basil desperately trying to improve the tone of the hotel ('I mean, have you seen the people in room six? They've never even sat on chairs before'). However, always one to judge by appearances, it comes as no surprise to anyone, except Basil, that he is soon taken in by a con-man impersonating a member of the aristocracy. Basil is also terrified of his wife Sybil, who he refers to as his 'little nest of vipers'. Almost all the episodes are fuelled by the fact that Basil is trying to hide something from Sybil, whether it be a missing door, an admiring guest or a bet on the horses. Manuel is a further source of frustration for Basil, with English so poor that he has difficulty in distinguishing 'Sybil' from 'the bill'. Basil's despair vents itself in his abuse of the Spanish waiter, beginning in The Builders with Basil slamming Manuel's head against the wall where the dining room door once stood. Future attacks involve a frying pan, a spoon and locking Manuel in a burning kitchen during a fire drill in The Germans. Basil's disastrous attempts at running the hotel fail miserably as one thing after another crashes down and leaves him surrounded by a web of lies and embarrassment, which he makes worse by his desperate attempts to deflect the blame. By the end of the first series Basil has accused a party of wedding guests of all manner of dubious liaisons, assaulted a spoon-seller for not being a hotel inspector and given his car a 'damn good thrashing' for its role in the chaotic Gourmet Night. More mishaps follow in the second series as Basil attempts to hide a dead body from the other guests and almost takes the life of a public health inspector. Sybil Fawlty (click for sound) Sybil sees her role as socialising with the guests and seems to spend more time on the telephone to her friend Audrey than actually helping out in the hotel. She is a worthy opponent for Basil and appears completely unfazed by his insults, as well as adding many of her own. Prunella Scales played the part very differently to the way Cleese and Booth had originally envisaged. This worried them at first but they soon came to realise that the way she played the part was in fact better, and when they wrote the second series they were able to write the dialogue with her in mind. It is difficult to see how Basil and Sybil ever got together in the first place - Sybil says her mother describes it as 'black magic.' However, Basil's attempt to organise a surprise party in The Anniversary for their 15th wedding anniversary do suggest that there is some affection between them, although it is unclear how much of this is real affection and how much is an attempt on Basil's part to avoid 'what happened last time he didn't remember'. Polly Sherman (click for sound) Widely acknowledged as 'the sensible one,' Polly is also Basil's confidante. From her pretence that the horse money is hers in Communication Problems to her impersonation of someone from Mr Stubbs' firm in The Builders, Polly's impressive ability to think on her feet helps Basil out of some of his worst scrapes. Perhaps the most memorable of all is in The Anniversary, where Basil persuades Polly to dress up as Sybil after his wife flounces off to the golf course after a row and he is left to explain her absence to the friends he has invited round for a surprise party. Although strictly a waitress, Polly's duties seem to extend far beyond that, and her rendition of I'm Just a Girl Who Can't Say No in Gourmet Night is quite possibly more than just coincidence. In the pilot episode of |
What famed boxer, nicknamed Smokin' Joe, was the beat Muhammed Ali in the famous Fight of the Century, but lost a battle against liver cancer earlier this week? | Joe Frazier dead: Former heavyweight boxer loses battle with liver cancer | Daily Mail Online comments Losing battle: Former heavyweight champion Joe Frazier died on Monday after being diagnosed with cancer last month Joe Frazier, the former heavyweight champion who handed Muhammad Ali his first defeat yet had to live forever in his shadow, has died after a brief fight with liver cancer. He was 67. The family issued a release confirming the boxer's death. Frazier, who took on Ali in three momentous fights in the 1970s - including the epic 'Thrilla in Manilla' - had been under home hospice care in his Philadelphia home after being diagnosed just weeks ago with the cancer that took his life. 'I will always remember Joe with respect and admiration,' Ali said in a statement about the death of his great rival. 'My sympathy goes out to his family and loved ones.' The 1970s rivalries of Frazier, Ali and George Foreman will always be remembered as a golden age of heavyweight boxing. Boxing promoter Don King called Frazier a giant among men. 'Smokin' Joe', as he became known, was a small yet ferocious fighter who smothered his opponents with punches, including a devastating left hook he used to end many of his fights early. It was the left hook that dropped Ali in the 15th round at Madison Square Garden in 1971 to seal a win in the so-called 'Fight of the Century.' Though he beat Ali in that fight, Frazier lost the two other bouts between the men and for many years was bitter about the role Ali forced him to play as his foil. 'You can't mention Ali without mentioning Joe Frazier,' said former AP boxing writer Ed Schuyler Jr. 'He beat Ali, don't forget that.' They fought three times, twice in the heart of New York City and once in the morning in a steamy arena in the Philippines. They went 41 rounds together, with neither giving an inch and both giving it their all. In their last fight in Manila in 1975, they traded punches with a fervor that seemed unimaginable among heavyweights. Scroll down for video Champion: Smokin' Joe Frazier, left, beat Muhammed Ali, right, in the 'fight of the Century' becoming the first heavyweight to defeat Ali Epic: The referee points Frazier back to his corner after flooring Ali during the 'Fight of the Century'. Frazier won the title fight Frazier gave almost as good as he got for 14 rounds, then had to be held back by trainer Eddie Futch as he tried to go out for the final round, unable to see. 'Closest thing to dying that I know of,' Ali said afterward. In a brief post-fight interview with one of the commentators, he said: 'Joe Frazier, I'll tell the world right now, brings out the best in me. I'm gonna tell ya, that's one helluva man, and God bless him. 'He is the greatest fighter of all times, next to me.' Ali was as merciless with Frazier out of the ring as he was inside it. He called him a gorilla, and mocked him as an 'Uncle Tom' character. RELATED ARTICLES Share this article Share But it had all began in 1971, when Frazier won a decision to defend his heavyweight title against the then-unbeaten Ali in a fight that was so big Frank Sinatra was an official press photographer at ringside for Life magazine and both fighters earned an astonishing $2.5 million That night Burt Lancaster served as a colour commentator for the closed-circuit broadcast, after being hired by the fight's promoter Jerry Perenchio, who was also a friend of his. The night at the Garden 40 years ago remained fresh in Frazier's mind as he talked about his life, career and relationship with Ali a few months before he died. Frazier told The Associated Press: 'I can't go nowhere where it's not mentioned. That was the greatest thing that ever happened in my life.' Legends: Muhammad Ali gained his revenge on Frazier in the 'Thrilla in Manila' in the Philippines in 1975 Though slowed in his later years and his speech slurred by the toll of punches taken in the ring, Frazier was still active on the autograph circuit in the months before he died. In September he went to Las Vegas, where he signed autographs in the lobby | The Thrilla in Manila: Boxing's greatest-ever bout - CNN.com 1 of 52 Photos: Boxing legend Muhammad Ali Ali, then known as Cassius Clay, poses in his hometown of Louisville, Kentucky, prior to his amateur boxing debut in 1954. He was 12 years old and 85 pounds. As an amateur, he won 100 out of 108 fights. Hide Caption 2 of 52 Photos: Boxing legend Muhammad Ali Ali rose to prominence at the 1960 Olympic Games in Rome, where he claimed a gold medal in the light-heavyweight division. Hide Caption 3 of 52 Photos: Boxing legend Muhammad Ali Ali boldly predicted it would take him five rounds to knock out British boxer Henry Cooper ahead of their bout in London in 1963. The fight was stopped in the fifth round as Cooper was bleeding heavily from a cut around his eye. Hide Caption 4 of 52 Photos: Boxing legend Muhammad Ali Patrick Power, 6, takes on Ali in the ring in 1963. Patrick was taking boxing lessons after getting bullied. Hide Caption 5 of 52 Photos: Boxing legend Muhammad Ali Ali poses for a picture with The Beatles in Miami, during the run-up to his heavyweight title fight against Sonny Liston in 1964. Hide Caption 6 of 52 Photos: Boxing legend Muhammad Ali Ali celebrates after defeating Liston in Miami on February 25, 1964. Upon becoming world heavyweight champion for the first time, Ali proclaimed, "I am the greatest!" Hide Caption 7 of 52 Photos: Boxing legend Muhammad Ali Ali relaxes after his win over Liston in 1964. At 22, he became the youngest boxer to take the heavyweight title from a reigning champion. Hide Caption 8 of 52 Photos: Boxing legend Muhammad Ali Civil rights activist Malcolm X, left, takes a picture of a tuxedo-clad Ali surrounded by jubilant fans in March 1964. Shortly after the Liston fight, Ali announced that he had joined the Nation of Islam and changed his name from Cassius Clay. Hide Caption 9 of 52 Photos: Boxing legend Muhammad Ali Known for being as quick with his mouth as he was with his hands, Ali often taunted his opponents. He famously said he could "float like a butterfly, sting like a bee." Hide Caption Photos: Boxing legend Muhammad Ali Ali prepares to defend his heavyweight title in 1965. Hide Caption Photos: Boxing legend Muhammad Ali Ali stands over Liston during their rematch in Lewiston, Maine, on May 25, 1965. Hide Caption Photos: Boxing legend Muhammad Ali Ali eats at a restaurant in 1965. Hide Caption 13 of 52 Photos: Boxing legend Muhammad Ali The referee pushes Ali to a neutral corner as Floyd Patterson slumps to the canvas in November 1965. The fight was stopped at the end of the 12th round and Ali was declared the winner. Hide Caption Photos: Boxing legend Muhammad Ali Ali signs an autograph for a fan in 1966. Hide Caption Photos: Boxing legend Muhammad Ali Ali visits a children's home in London in May 1966. Hide Caption Photos: Boxing legend Muhammad Ali Ali trains for his second fight against British champion Henry Cooper in May 1966. Hide Caption Photos: Boxing legend Muhammad Ali British talk-show host Eamonn Andrews shares a laugh with Ali in May 1966. Hide Caption 18 of 52 Photos: Boxing legend Muhammad Ali Ali lands a right to the head of Brian London during their bout in London on August 6, 1966. Ali won by a knockout in the third round. Hide Caption Photos: Boxing legend Muhammad Ali Ali looks in his hotel-room mirror in February 1967. Hide Caption 20 of 52 Photos: Boxing legend Muhammad Ali The referee counts as Ali looks down at Zora Folley during a championship fight in New York on March 23, 1967. Ali won by a knockout in the seventh round. Hide Caption 21 of 52 Photos: Boxing legend Muhammad Ali As a conscientious objector to the Vietnam War, Ali refused induction into the U.S. Army in April 1967. Here, top athletes from various sports gather to support Ali as he gives his reasons for rejecting the draft. Seated in the front row, from left to right, are Bill Russell, Ali, Jim Brown and Kareem Abdul-Jabbar. Hide Caption 22 of 52 Photos: Boxing legend Muhammad Ali Ali walks through the streets of New York with members of the Black Panther Party in September 1 |
Favelas are shanty towns in what country? | BBC News - Favela life: Rio's city within a city Favela life: Rio's city within a city Continue reading the main story As Brazil comes under the World Cup spotlight, life goes on as usual for millions of Brazilians working to make a living in the shanty towns - or favelas. The largest favela in Rio de Janeiro is Rocinha, where homes are packed together in a sprawling maze of streets and alleys. Moto-taxi driver Rocinha According to the 2010 Census, about 6% of Brazil's population live in favelas or shanty-towns - around 11.25 million people across the country, roughly the population of Portugal. However, there could be even more living in these communities. Rocinha is Brazil's largest favela and unofficial estimates say it has up to 180,000, compared to the census figure of just 70,000. The expansion of the favelas - and their irregular and unregulated nature - means that these areas often lack basic services and public investment. But even among favelas there can be big social contrasts. Population (unofficial estimate) 180,000 Average monthly income US $240 Favelas with a privileged location like Rocinha have relatively better standards than other shanty towns further away from jobs and services; and even within Rocinha there are richer and much poorer communities. The poorer areas are usually higher on the hilltop, with many houses only accessible on foot. In Rio's favelas, most homes are made from brick and cement, a majority have running water and about 99% have electricity. Sanitation is often a big problem - in Rocinha sewage flows down a large channel in the middle of houses. Recent reports suggest 65% of favela residents are a part of Brazil's new middle classes. And despite these people's relatively low incomes, many of these communities are a long way from being "slums" as they are often portrayed. | Brazilia, Brazil - Travel Photos by Galen R Frysinger, Sheboygan, Wisconsin Brazilia Bras�lia is the capital of Brazil. The city and its District are located in the Central-West region of the country, along a plateau known as Planalto Central. It has a population of about 2,557,000 as of the 2008 IBGE estimate, making it the fourth largest city in Brazil, ahead of Belo Horizonte and Fortaleza. However, as a metropolitan area, it ranks much lower at ninth. It is listed as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO. The National Congress Building. As the national capital, Bras�lia is the seat of all three branches of the Brazilian government. The city also hosts the headquarters of many Brazilian companies such as the Banco do Brasil, Caixa Econ�mica Federal, Correios and Brasil Telecom. The city is a world reference for urban planning. The locating of residential buildings around expansive urban areas, of building the city around large avenues and dividing it into sectors, has sparked a debate and reflection on life in big cities in the 20th century. The city's planned design included specific areas for almost everything, including accommodation � Hotel Sectors North and South. However, new areas are now being developed as locations for hotels, such as the Hotels and Tourism Sector North, located on the shores of Lake Parano�. The city was planned and developed in 1956 with L�cio Costa as the principal urban planner and Oscar Niemeyer as the principal architect. In 1960, it formally became Brazil's national capital. When seen from above, the main planned part of the city's shape resembles an airplane or a butterfly. The city is commonly referred to as Capital Federal, or simply BSB. People from the city of Bras�lia are known as brasilienses or candangos. Bras�lia has a sui generis status in Brazil, given it is not a municipality like nearly all cities in Brazil. In fact, there isn't even a definition of what Bras�lia is. Recently, the First Administrative Region within the Distrito Federal (Federal District) � which used to be called "Plano Piloto" - was renamed "Bras�lia." But while the name "Bras�lia" is often used in contrast with the "satellite cities," it is most commonly used as the name of the whole of the urban settlements of the Distrito Federal. The Distrito Federal, constitutionally, cannot be divided into municipalities. The Brazilian capital is the only city in the world built in the 20th century to be awarded (in 1987) the status of Historical and Cultural Heritage of Humanity by UNESCO, a specialized agency of the United Nations. The Juscelino Kubitschek Memorial. The plan of the central city has been likened to a bird, a bow and arrow, or an airplane. Designed by the Brazilian architect L�cio Costa, its form is emphasized by the Highway Axis (Eixo Rodovi�rio), which curves from the north to the southwest and links Bras�lia�s main residential neighbourhoods, and the straight Monumental Axis (Eixo Monumental), which runs northwest-southeast and is lined by federal and civic buildings. At the northwestern end of the Monumental Axis are federal district and municipal buildings, while at the southeastern end, near the middle shore of Lake Parano�, stand the executive, judicial, and legislative buildings around the Square of Three Powers, the conceptual heart of the city. These and other major structures were designed by the Brazilian architect Oscar Niemeyer. In the Square of Three Powers, he created as a focal point the dramatic Congressional Palace, which is a composition of five parts: twin administrative towers flanked by a large, white concrete dome (the meeting place of the Senate) and by an equally massive concrete bowl (the Chamber of Deputies), which is joined to the dome by an underlying, flat-roofed building. A series of low-lying annexes (largely out of sight) flank both ends. Also in the square are the glass-faced Planalto Palace (housing the presidential offices) and the Palace of the Supreme Court. Farther ea |
Which late singer was known as the ‘Electric Poet’? | The Doors - Break on Through (to the other side) - YouTube The Doors - Break on Through (to the other side) 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 Oct 25, 2013 Oliver Stone's homage to 1960s rock group The Doors also doubles as a biography of the group's late singer, the "Electric Poet" Jim Morrison. The movie follows Morrison from his days as a film student in Los Angeles to his death in Paris in 1971, at the age of 27. The movie features a tour-de-force performance by Val Kilmer, who not only looks like Jim Morrison's long-lost twin brother, but also sounds so much like him that he did much of his own singing. It has been written that even the surviving Doors had trouble distinguishing Kilmer's vocals from Morrison's originals. Category | Symphonic poem R. Strauss: Also Sprach Zarathustra Symphonic poem A symphonic poem or tone poem is a piece of orchestral music in a single continuous section (a movement) in which the content of a poem, a story or novel, a painting, a landscape or another (non-musical) source is illustrated or evoked. The term was first applied by Hungarian composer Franz Liszt to his 13 works in this vein. In its aesthetic objectives, the symphonic poem is in some ways related to opera; whilst it does not use a sung text, it seeks, like opera, a union of music and drama.[1][2] While many symphonic poems may compare in size and scale to symphonic movements (or even reach the length of an entire symphony), they are unlike traditional classical symphonic movements, in that their music is intended to inspire listeners to imagine or consider scenes, images, specific ideas or moods, and not to focus on following traditional patterns of musical form (e.g. sonata form). This intention to inspire listeners was a direct consequence of Romanticism, which encouraged literary, pictorial and dramatic associations in music. Musical works that attempt to inspire listeners in this way are often referred to as program music, while music that has no such associations may be called absolute music. Some piano and chamber works, such as Arnold Schoenberg's string sextet Verkl�rte Nacht, have similarities with symphonic poems in their overall intent and effect. However, the term symphonic poem is generally accepted to refer to orchestral works. A symphonic poem may stand on its own, or it can be part of a series combined into a symphonic suite . For example, The Swan of Tuonela (1895) is a tone poem from Jean Sibelius's Lemmink�inen Suite. A symphonic poem can also be part of a group of interrelated works, such as Vltava (The Moldau) as part of the six-work cycle M� vlast by Bed?ich Smetana. Also, while the terms "symphonic poem" and "tone poem" have often been used interchangeably, some composers such as Richard Strauss and Jean Sibelius have preferred the latter term for pieces that were less symphonic in design and in which there is no special emphasis on thematic or tonal contrast.[3] According to Macdonald, the symphonic poem met three 19th century aesthetic goals: it related music to outside sources; it often combined or compressed multiple movements into a single principal section; and it elevated instrumental program music to an aesthetic level that could be regarded as equivalent to, or higher than opera.[2] The symphonic poem remained popular from the 1840s until the 1920s, when the genre suffered a severe decline in popularity. In the second quarter of the 19th century, the future of the symphonic genre came into doubt. While many composers continued to write symphonies during the 1820s and 30s, "there was a growing sense that these works were aesthetically far inferior to Beethoven's.... The real question was not so much whether symphonies could still be written, but whether the genre could continue to flourish and grow".[4] Felix Mendelssohn, Robert Schumann and Niels Gade achieved successes with their symphonies, putting at least a temporary stop to the debate as to whether the genre was dead.[4] Nevertheless, composers increasingly turned to the "more compact form" of the concert overture "as a vehicle within which to blend musical, narrative and pictoral ideas"; examples included Mendelssohn's overtures A Midsummer Night's Dream (1826) and The Hebrides (1830).[4] Between 1845 and 1847, Franco-Belgian composer C�sar Franck wrote an orchestral piece based on Victor Hugo's poem Ce qu'on entend sur la montagne. The work exhibits characteristics of a symphonic poem, and some musicologists, such as Norman Demuth and Julien Tiersot, consider it the first of its genre, preceding Liszt's compositions.[5][6] However, Franck did not publish or perform his piece; neither did he set about defining the genre. Liszt's determination to explore and promote the symphonic poem gained him recognition as the genre's inventor.[7] Liszt Franz Liszt in 1858 Main arti |
With which other painter would you associate painter Francoise Gilot? | Francoise Gilot | Ackerman's Fine Art Katherine February 9, 2016 Francoise Gilot was born in Neuilly-sur-Seine, France in 1921. She would become an important artist and author that would influence generations after her. Her mother was an artist and began teaching her daughter art at the age of five. Her father would push her to get an education and influence her writing talents. She attended Cambridge University, the British Institute in Paris and the Sorbonne. Gilot would study law, but she could not ignore her true love of art. She would graduate with a degree in Philosophy in 1938 and English in 1939. In 1943, Francoise Gilot met Pablo Picasso and would soon become a student, muse and lover to him. He exposed her to an artist circle made of such notables as Braque, Miro, Gertrude Stein and Simone de Beauvoir. She also met Henri Matisse and the two became good friends. By the 1950’s, Gilot’s style began to move away from cubist influences of Picasso and developed into a more organic style all her own. She created works on paper and layers of gouache. She was also becoming interested in the American art scene. In the 1960s, she traveled to the United States and exhibited her work. Francoise Gilot is known for a vibrant color palette. Francoise Gilot is also an accomplished writer and poet. She authored and illustrated books, many of which were about the artists in her life. She worked at the University of California at Idyllwild as a visiting professor of the Department of Painting, Drawing and Etching. She maintains a studio in New York City and in Paris. She works on as many as six canvases at a time. | Claude Monet Biography, Art, and Analysis of Works | The Art Story Web Services & Hosting by The Computer Studio | Designed by DesArtLab Impressionism Impressionism A movement in painting that first surfaced in France in the 1860s, it sought new ways to describe effects of light and movement, often using rich colors. The Impressionists were drawn to modern life and often painted the city, but they also captured landscapes and scenes of middle-class leisure-taking in the suburbs. Edouard Manet Edouard Manet Edouard Manet was a French painter and a prominent figure in the mid-nineteenth-century Realist movement of French art. Manet's paintings are considered among the first works of art in the modern era, due to his rough painting style and absence of idealism in his figures. Manet was a close friend of and major influence on younger artists who founded Impressionism such as Claude Monet, Edgar Degas and Pierre-Auguste Renoir. Pierre-Auguste Renoir Pierre-Auguste Renoir Pierre-Auguste Renoir was one of the leading figures of French Impressionism during the late-nineteenth century. Renoir tended to favor outdoor scenes, gardens bathed in sunlight, and large gatherings of people. Known as a master of light, shadow and color, Renoir was also highly esteemed for his depiction of natural movement on the canvas. In terms of the French Impressionists' lasting popularity and fame, Renoir is perhaps second only to Monet. Alfred Sisley Alfred Sisley Alfred Sisley was an English Impressionist landscape painter who spent much of his life working in France. As an enthusiast of plein air painting, Sisley was among the group of artists that included Monet, Renoir and Pissarro who dedicated themselves to capturing the transient effects of sunlight. He was a true Impressionist and committed landscape painter who never deviated from this style or subject into figurative work like many of his contemporaries. Camille Pissarro Camille Pissarro Camille Pissarro was a French Impressionist and Post-Impressionist painter. Known as the "Father of Impressionism," he used his own painterly style to depict urban daily life, landscapes, and rural scenes. Jacques Louis David Jacques Louis David Jacques Louis David was a French neoclassical artist who is best known for his historical and mythological paintings. In 1774, he won the coveted Prix de Rome prize. His most famous paintings include 'The Oath of the Horatii,' 'The Death of Marat' and 'The Coronation of Napoleon.' He was Napoleon's official court painter until the regime dissolved and David exiled himself to Brussels. Eugéne Boudin Eugéne Boudin Eugéne Boudin was a French marine and landscape painter who worked primarily in the second half of the nineteenth century. His reputation steadily grew throughout his long career, eventually being awarded the Legion of Honor in 1892. His plein air method of working had a significant influence on the young Monet and consequently the Impressionist movement. The French Salon The French Salon The Salon was a biannual Paris exhibition that, in the late eighteenth and nineteenth centuries, became the most important regular exhibition in Europe. Initially restricted to members of the French Academy, it was later opened up; however, it remained strongly associated with the Academy's conservatism, and this eventually encouraged artists to exhibit outside of its confines. Eugène Delacroix Eugène Delacroix Eugène Delacroix was a mid-nineteenth-century French painter and pioneer of European Modernist painting. Known primarily as a Romantic, Delacroix's paintings were passionate in their depictions of love, war and human sensuality, earning the artist both praise and controversy in his time. His preoccupation with color-induced optical effects and use of expressive brushstrokes were crucial influences on Impressionism and Pointillism. Jean Frédéric Bazille Jean Frédéric Bazille Jean Frédéric Bazille was an Impressionist landscape painter. Coming from a wealthy background, he helped his fellow artists, including Monet, Sisley and Manet with money and materials. His car |
What nickname is usually given to symphony no. 101 by Joseph Haydn? The name alludes to the metronomic qualities of the opening movement. | Abert, Anna Amalie. "Das Nachleben des Minnesangs im liturgischen Spiel." Die Musikforschung 1 (1948): 95-105. Index classifications: Monophony to 1300 Abraham, Gerald. "The Folk-Song Element." Chap. in Studies in Russian Music. London: W. Reeves, [1935]. In the use of folk tunes, Glinka was concerned with nothing more than stringing them together into frankly popular fantasias. Efforts of later composers to fuse these tunes into complicated musical organisms (sonata-form on the symphonic scale) failed, according to Abraham, (1) because folk songs are not suited to such treatment and (2) because these composers had a fundamentally wrong conception of Russian folk music as homophonic. The discovery of the polyphonic nature of a great deal of Russian folk-music came just too late to influence the development of Russian art music. The only successful symphonic handling of folk tunes was a matter of "good taste," being shown in the avoidance of virtuosity in the treatment of the material and in not making it an excuse for "talking about oneself." To absorb a great deal of the folk idiom (as Mussorgsky did) and invent original themes from that root was a more successful way to get around the implications of using an original folk tune. Works: Borodin: Prince Igor (46); Tchaikovsky: String Quartet No. 1 (47), Symphony in F Minor (48f), 1812 Overture (48); Rimsky-Korsakov: Hundred Russian Folk-Songs, Op. 24 (47f), Overture on Russian Themes (48), Easter Festival Overture (54), Capriccio Espagnol (54), Sinfonietta, Op. 31 (55); Balakirev: Overture on Three Russian Themes in B Minor (48), A Thousand Years (52f.); Beethoven: String Quartet No. 8 in E Minor, Op. 59, No. 2 (55); Mussorgsky: Boris Godunov (55). Sources: Sidel Vanyz (47), Vo pole bereza stoyala (48), "Over the field creeps the mist" (56). (AG) Index classifications: 1800s Abraham, Gerald. "Operas and Incidental Music." In The Music of Tchaikovsky, ed. Gerald Abraham, 124-83. 2d ed. New York: W. W. Norton, 1974. Index classifications: 1800s Abraham, Lars Ulrich. "Trivialität und Persiflage in Beethovens Diabelli-Variationen." In Neue Wege der musikalischen Analyse. Veröffentlichungen des Instituts für Neue Musik und Musikerziehung Darmstadt 6, 7-17. Berlin: Merseburger, 1967. Works: Beethoven: Thirty-Three Variations on a Waltz by Diabelli, Op. 120. Index classifications: 1800s Adams, Courtney. "The Early Chanson Anthologies Published by Pierre Attaingnant (1528-1530)." Journal of Musicology 5 (Fall 1987): 526-48. Among the Attaingnant publications between 1528 and 1530, there are several cases of borrowings and duplications of the following kinds: (1) In four pieces (out of approximately 350) duplication involves more than one part. (2) The borrowing of a single melodic line from a four-part chanson for use in another chanson à 4 is rare. (3) Cases in which three- and four-voice works share the same text have a musical connection: they mostly share the superius. That one chanson is modeled on another one is difficult to prove. But if two chansons employ similar melodic contours, use the same cadential note for each phrase, and duplicate a harmonic passage as well, then the argument for borrowing is good. Works: Attaingnant: Or plaise a Dieu (533), En souspirant (534), Une pastourelle gentille (534), En regardant son gratieux maintien (535). Sources: Attaingnant: En devisant (533), Si vostre couer (534), Quand vous vouderz faire une amye (534), En regardant son gratieux maintien (535), De toy me plaintz (536). (AG) Index classifications: 1500s Adams, Courtney. "Some Aspects of the Chanson for Three Voices During the Sixteenth Century." Acta Musicologica 49 (1977): 227-50. While some three-part pieces written before 1520 were given a si placet fourth part, the majority of concordant three- and four-part chansons show the reverse: four-part chansons before 1550 were most often turned into three-part pieces by removing a line, usually the contratenor. In evaluating individual pieces to determine the presence of preexistent material, the following should be co | YouTube Undo Close "Dr Hook ~ Sy..." The YouTube account associated with this video has been terminated due to multiple third-party notifications of copyright infringement. Sorry about that. |
Elisabeth Kubler-Ross's famous 1969 personal change concept is called the Five Stages of? | Elizabeth Kubler Ross Grief Cycle model, five stages of grief in death, dying and bereavement elisabeth kübler-ross - five stages of grief kubler-ross model for death and bereavement counselling, personal change and trauma Elisabeth Kübler-Ross (which is the correct spelling; Elizabeth Kubler Ross is a common incorrect form and used above for search-engine visibility). Incidentally, 'counselling' is UK English and 'counseling' is US English. Dr Elisabeth Kübler-Ross pioneered methods in the support and counselling of personal trauma, grief and grieving, associated with death and dying. She also dramatically improved the understanding and practices in relation to bereavement and hospice care. This is quite aside from the validity of her theoretical work itself, on which point see the note, right. Her ideas, notably the five stages of grief model (denial, anger, bargaining, depression, acceptance), are transferable to varying degrees and in different ways, to personal change and emotional upset resulting from factors other than death and dying. See for example John Fisher's Personal Transition Theory . We can often very clearly observe similar reactions to those explained by Kübler-Ross's grief model in people confronted with far less serious traumas than death and bereavement, such as by work redundancy, enforced relocation, crime and punishment, disability and injury, relationship break-up, financial despair and bankruptcy, etc. This makes the model worthy of study and reference far outside of death and bereavement. The 'grief cycle' is actually a 'change model' for helping to understand and deal with (and counsel) personal reaction to trauma. It's not just for death and dying. This is because trauma and emotional shock are relative in terms of effect on people. While death and dying are for many people the ultimate trauma, people can experience similar emotional upsets when dealing with many of life's challenges, especially if confronting something difficult for the first time, and/or if the challenge happens to threaten an area of psychological weakness, which we all possess in different ways. Note that the 'Five Stages of Grief' model, and Kübler-Ross's methods in developing and defining her ideas, are subject to debate and criticism. Some of this is reasonable and balanced; much is extreme and angry. The topic of death, including our reactions to death, attracts serious and passionate interest, and may be understood, rationalized, and 'treated' in many ways. Accordingly, this article does not propose Kübler-Ross's ideas and the Five Stages of Grief as an absolute or wholly reliable scientific concept. The explanation here is offered as an interpretation and series of possibilities by which to appreciate situations involving traumatic loss. Death, as life itself, means different things to different people. Take from this what is helpful, and encourage others to treat this information in the same spirit. One person's despair (a job-change, or exposure to risk or phobia, etc) is to another person not threateni | YouTube Undo Close "Deep Purple Highway Star..." The YouTube account associated with this video has been terminated due to multiple third-party notifications of copyright infringement. Sorry about that. |
In sailing, if tacking is the maneuver by which the vessel turns its bow (front side) so that the direction from which the wind blows changes sides, what is the term for doing so by turning the stern (rear)? | How to Sail a Boat (with Pictures) - wikiHow Gain a Basic Knowledge of Sailing 1 Know the different parts of a sailboat. It is important to know the different parts both for safety reasons and to be able to sail your boat as efficiently as possible. If you don’t know what to do when someone suddenly yells, “prepare to tack” or “watch the boom!” you may be in trouble. Block: This is the nautical term for a pulley. Boom: The horizontal support for the foot of the mainsail which extends aft of the mast. This is what you want to watch out for when changing directions in a sailboat. It can give you quite a wallop on the head if it hits you. Bow: This is what the front of the boat is called. Centerboard: This is a (usually fibreglass) plate that pivots from the bottom of the keel in some boats and is used to balance the boat when under sail. Cleat: Cleats are what lines (or ropes) get fastened to when they need to be kept tight. Halyard: Lines that raise or lower the sails. (Along with the sheets, aka running rigging.) Hull: The hull is the body of the boat and consists of everything below the deck. Jib: This is the sail at the bow of the boat. The jib helps propel the boat forward. Genoa: A foresail which is larger in size than a jib. Keel: The keel is what prevents a boat from sliding sideways ("making leeway") in whatever way the wind is blowing and stabilizes the boat. Line: Lines are ropes. They are everywhere on boats. There is only one "rope" on a sailboat, the bolt rope which runs along the foot of the mainsail. Mainsail: As the name implies, this is the mainsail of the boat. It is the sail attached to the back of the mast. Mast: The mast is a large, vertical pole that holds the sails up. Some boats have more than one mast. Painter: This is a line positioned at the front of small boats. It is used to tie the boat to a dock or another boat. Rudder: The rudder is how the boat is steered. It is movable so that when you turn the wheel or tiller, the rudder directs the boat in the direction you would like the boat to go. Sheets: The lines that control the sails. (aka running rigging.) Spinnaker: The usually brightly colored sail used when sailing downwind or across the wind. Stays and Shrouds: There are wires that make sure the mast stays upright, even in very heavy winds. (aka standing rigging.) Stern: This is the term for the back of the boat. Tiller: The tiller is a stick attached to the rudder and is used to control the rudder. Transom: This is what we would call the butt of the boat. It is the back part of the boat that is perpendicular to its centerline. Wheel: The wheel works the rudder, steering the boat. Winch: Winches help tighten the sheets and halyards. When these lines are wrapped around a winch (in a clockwise direction) , a sailor can turn the winch with a winch handle, providing mechanical advantage which makes it easier to bring in the lines. 2 Know about the different kinds of sailboats. In general, if you are a beginning sailor you will most likely not be operating your own schooner. You will probably be working with a catboat, cutter, or sloop. Sloop: Sloops are the most common type of sailboat (when you think of a sailboat this is probably the one you picture in your mind.) It has a single mast and is rigged up with a jib in the front and a mainsail attached to back of the mast. They can range in size and are ideal for sailing upwind. Catboat: A Catboat has a mast set up near the front of the boat and is a single-sail boat. They are small (or large, for that matter) and easily operated by one or two people. Cutter: Cutters have one mast with two sails in the front and a mainsail on the back of the mast. These boats are meant for small crews or groups of people and can be handled relatively easily. Ketch: A Ketch has two masts, with the second mast called the mizzen mast. The mizzen is shorter than the mainmast and is in front of the rudder. Yawl: Yawls are similar to ketches with the difference being that their mizzen masts are located behind the rudder. The reason for this placement is that the mizzen | YouTube Undo Close "Dr Hook ~ Sy..." The YouTube account associated with this video has been terminated due to multiple third-party notifications of copyright infringement. Sorry about that. |
What is the maximum number of people that make up the supreme council of the Roman Catholic Church, the College of Cardinals? | Cardinals | Article about Cardinals by The Free Dictionary Cardinals | Article about Cardinals by The Free Dictionary http://encyclopedia2.thefreedictionary.com/Cardinals Also found in: Dictionary , Thesaurus , Medical , Legal , Wikipedia . cardinal [Lat.,=attached to and thus "belonging to" the hinge], in the Roman Catholic Church, a member of the highest body of the church. The sacred college of cardinals of the Holy Roman Church is the electoral college of the papacy papacy , office of the pope, head of the Roman Catholic Church. He is pope by reason of being bishop of Rome and thus, according to Roman Catholic belief, successor in the see of Rome (the Holy See) to its first bishop, St. Peter. ..... Click the link for more information. . Its members are appointed by the pope. A cardinal's insignia resemble those of a bishop, except for the characteristic red, broad-brimmed, tasseled hat, which is conferred by the pope but not subsequently worn. Cardinals, the "princes of the church," are styled "Eminence." The term cardinal was formerly applied to important clergymen of all sorts and countries, but in the Middle Ages it was restricted to the Roman province. The college of cardinals is the modern derivative of the clergy of the ancient diocese of Rome, used by the pope for advice and transaction of business. Pope Sixtus V set the maximum number of cardinals at 70, a tradition maintained for centuries until the pontificate of Pope John XXIII. Since then it has increased to well over 100, approaching twice that at times. The number number of cardinals eligible to vote in papal elections (those under 80 years old) was limited to 120 by Paul VI and John Paul II, but John Paul appointed more than that number several times. Following the lead of Pius XII, John XXIII and Paul VI promoted the international character of the college. John Paul continued to expand international representation in the college, and Europeans now account for only about half of the cardinals eligible to vote in papal elections. Classes of Cardinals There are three classes of cardinals. Cardinal bishops are the bishops of seven sees around Rome (Ostia, Velletri, Porto and Santa Rufina, Albano, Frascati, Palestrina, and Sabina and Poggio Mirteto) and Eastern-rite patriarchs; the first of these in order of creation is dean of the college and ex officio bishop of Ostia in addition to his other see. Cardinal priests are mostly archbishops outside the Roman province; the title "cardinal archbishop"—often applied to these men—simply represents the union of the two dignities in one man. Cardinal deacons are priests with functions in the papal government. Cardinal priests and cardinal deacons have titles corresponding to churches of the Roman diocese. The Cabinet of the Pope Apart from papal elections, the cardinals have great importance as the privy council of the pope. Hence those who are not bishops away from Rome must live at Rome. They meet with the pope in consistories, public and secret, but most of the business they transact is done in their various jurisdictional capacities. Thus the cardinals in residence at Rome make up a cabinet for the pope, directing the work of the Curia Romana, as the papal administration is called. This is made up of standing committees and courts, the departments of administration divided among them. Since there is no division of powers in the headship of the church, most organs of the Curia have power to judge, to command, and to legislate. The acts of these bodies are validated by papal approbation, and they therefore bind Roman Catholics as direct pontifical acts. Only the pope himself can speak finally in matters of faith and morals (see infallibility infallibility , in Christian thought, exemption from the possibility of error, bestowed on the church as a teaching authority, as a gift of the Holy Spirit. It has been believed since the earliest times to be guaranteed in such scriptural passages as John 14.16,17. ..... Click the link for more information. ). The major divisions of the Curia are the secretariat of state, th | Pope Benedict XVI explained Pope Benedict XVI explained Joseph Ratzinger, Sr. and Maria Ratzinger (née Peintner) Residence: Cooperatores veritatis (cooperators of the truth) [1] Other: Relstyle: Pope Emeritus Pope Benedict XVI (Latin: Benedictus XVI; Italian: Benedetto XVI; German: Benedikt XVI; born Joseph Aloisius Ratzinger; in German pronounced as /ˈjoːzɛf ˈalɔʏzjʊs ˈʁatsɪŋɐ/; on 16 April 1927) is pope emeritus of the Catholic Church . He was elected pope on 19 April 2005, was inaugurated on 24 April 2005 and resigned from the office on 28 February 2013. Benedict's election occurred in a papal conclave following the death of Pope John Paul II . Ordained as a priest in 1951 in his native Bavaria , Ratzinger established himself as a highly regarded university theologian by the late 1950s and was appointed a full professor in 1958. After a long career as an academic and professor of theology at several German universities, he was appointed Archbishop of Munich and Freising and Cardinal by Pope Paul VI in 1977, an unusual promotion for someone with little pastoral experience. In 1981, he settled in Rome when he became Prefect of the Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith , one of the most important dicasteries of the Roman Curia . From 2002 until his election as Pope, he was also Dean of the College of Cardinals , and as such, the primus inter pares among the Cardinals. Prior to becoming Pope, he was "a major figure on the Vatican stage for a quarter of a century"; he had an influence "second to none when it came to setting church priorities and directions" as one of John Paul II's closest confidants. [2] He was originally a liberal theologian, but adopted conservative views after 1968. [3] His prolific [4] writings defend traditional Catholic doctrine and values. During his papacy, Benedict XVI advocated a return to fundamental Christian values to counter the increased secularisation of many Western countries . He views relativism 's denial of objective truth , and the denial of moral truths in particular, as the central problem of the 21st century. He taught the importance of both the Catholic Church and an understanding of God's redemptive love. [5] Pope Benedict also revived a number of traditions, including elevating the Tridentine Mass to a more prominent position. [6] He renewed the relationship between the Catholic Church and art , promoted the use of Latin , [7] and reintroduced traditional papal garments, for which reason he was called "the pope of aesthetics". [8] He has been described as "the main intellectual force in the Church" since the mid-1980s. [9] On 11 February 2013, Benedict announced his resignation in a speech in Latin before the cardinals, citing a "lack of strength of mind and body" due to his advanced age. His resignation became effective on 28 February 2013. He is the first pope to resign since Pope Gregory XII in 1415, and the first to do so on his own initiative since Pope Celestine V in 1294. As pope emeritus, Benedict retains the style of His Holiness , and the title of Pope, and continues to dress in the papal colour of white. He was succeeded by Pope Francis on 13 March 2013, and he moved into the newly renovated monastery Mater Ecclesiae for his retirement on 2 May 2013. Early life: 1927–51 See main article: Early life of Pope Benedict XVI . Joseph Aloisius Ratzinger was born on 16 April, Holy Saturday , 1927, at Schulstraße 11, at 8:30 in the morning in his parents' home in Marktl, Bavaria, Germany. He was baptised the same day. He was the third and youngest child of Joseph Ratzinger, Sr. , a police officer, and Maria Ratzinger (née Peintner). His mother's family was originally from South Tyrol (now in Italy). [10] Pope Benedict XVI's brother, Georg Ratzinger , a priest and former director of the Regensburger Domspatzen choir, is still alive. His sister, Maria Ratzinger, who never married, managed Cardinal Ratzinger's household until her death in 1991. Their grand-uncle was the German politician Georg Ratzinger . At the age of five, Ratzinger was in a group of children who welcomed |
To which Tom Jones song is the final striptease performed in the film The Full Monty? | Original Soundtrack, Various Artists, Anne Dudley - The Full Monty: Music From The Motion Picture Soundtrack - Amazon.com Music By It's Just Me Again on February 19, 2013 Format: Audio CD Verified Purchase The movie was released over 15 years ago, but for some reason I only got around to watching it a couple of weeks ago. Thus began my desperate search for Tom Jones' version of "You Can Leave Your Hat On." I looked everywhere, and could only find dozens of cheesy karaoke versions, the Joe Cocker version (pretty good, but he's no TJ) and even songwriter Randy Newman's original version (solid evidence of why he should stick to writing catchy pop songs instead of singing them.) At last, I found the soundtrack album here. Even though I couldn't download just the one song -- I could take or leave the rest of the album -- at least it was available on Amazon Prime, and it even arrived the next day instead of two. I've had YCLYHO on continuous loop for about five days now. The best six bucks I've spent in a while. | High Society - Cole Porter | Songs, Reviews, Credits | AllMusic High Society google+ AllMusic Review by William Ruhlmann In 1992, the Indiana Historical Society marked native son Cole Porter's centenary a year late by issuing the box set You're the Top: Cole Porter in the 1930s. The organization followed in 1999 with another box that surveyed the rest of Porter's career, You're Sensational: Cole Porter in the '20s, '40s & '50s. In 2002, the three discs from that collection were released separately. This is the third of them, covering 1948-1956 and named after the 1956 movie musical that featured a Porter score. The organizing principle of both of the boxes, explained in the liner notes (which are not included here), was to take Porter's work in chronological order by show and film, but not by date of actual recording. Thus, this volume, High Society, mixes a 1982 Bobby Short performance of "I Am in Love" from 1953's Can-Can with recordings of songs from the show made much closer to its premiere. It also includes performances done in a variety of styles. Several tracks are taken from original Broadway cast or motion picture soundtracks; others are instrumental jazz treatments, usually presented after a vocal version of the same song has already been provided, such as pianist Marian McPartland's recording of "From This Moment On" from the musical Out of This World, which follows a live performance of the same song by Rosemary Clooney. There are some wonderful performers, including Mel Tormé, Jo Stafford, Frank Sinatra , Erroll Garner, Fred Astaire, Louis Armstrong , and Bing Crosby , and some classic Porter songs, such as "It's All Right with Me," "I Love Paris," "All of You," "True Love," and "You're Sensational." But this is more a scholar's Cole Porter than a casual listener's, and a great deal is lost in terms of comprehension by the elimination of the extensive annotations that accompanied the box set. Track Listing |
"Who is the male star of the 2009 film, ""The Invention of Lying""?" | “The Invention of Lying” tells it straight - Salon.com Friday, Oct 2, 2009 7:05 AM UTC “The Invention of Lying” tells it straight The not-so-awful truth is that Ricky Gervais is smart, funny and, yes, sexy Topics: Movies , Ricky Gervais , The Invention of Lying , The Office , Entertainment News Anna McDoogles (Jennifer Garner) and Mark Bellison (Ricky Gervais) Ricky Gervais isn’t leading-man material, and he knows it. In “The Invention of Lying,” which he co-wrote and co-directed (with Matthew Robinson), he plays Mark Bellison, a polite, pudgy, low-level screenwriter who lives in an alternate world that, he explains, “has never evolved the ability to tell a lie.” That means when Mark shows up for a first date with a woman whom he’s long had a crush on, Anna McDoogles (Jennifer Garner), she gives him the once-over at the door and doesn’t bother to hide her disappointment. They exchange some chit-chat in which she pointedly avoids being evasive, and when it’s time for the two of them to head out, she announces brightly, “I don’t find you attractive. Shall we?” In “The Invention of Lying,” people say the harshest, or just the most direct, things in the politest way possible. When Mark and Anna arrive at the modest restaurant he’s chosen, she holds up the menu and mutters, as if her date were unable to hear, “Plastic.” The waiter who comes to their table (played by the fine comic actor Martin Starr) greets them with the words “I’m embarrassed I still work here,” uttered in the same mechanically cheerful voice he might use to say, “Hi, I’m Jared, and I’ll be your server this evening.” This is the world Mark is used to, and so while we see his spirit crumple a bit every time Anna reaffirms her lack of interest in him, Mark has no compunction about describing himself as a “loser.” He accepts his lowly place in society’s food chain. That changes when he suddenly realizes that, because he lives in a world where everyone expects to hear the truth, no one blinks when they’re confronted with a lie. And so he begins lying, not just to do things like get extra money out of his bank account, or reassert himself at his workplace after his dithery boss (Jeffrey Tambor) has fired him, but to generally smooth over minor everyday crises. Some bigger lies — more accurately, instances in which he’s forced to expound on things he knows absolutely nothing about — will get him into trouble later on. But while “The Invention of Lying” never comes out and asserts that lying is good, it does poke a thoughtful, pointy stick at the idea that little white lies are part of what makes society work — and part of what keeps the less-perfect among us (that is to say, everyone) from falling into a slough of despair over our shortcomings. And it’s Gervais’ guiding sensibility, combined with his assertive nonstar presence, that makes the picture work. “The Invention of Lying” isn’t a rehash of the Jim Carrey vehicle “Liar, Liar.” For one thing, Gervais isn’t the exhausting presence that Jim Carrey is (or was). And honesty isn’t presented as a pure and great virtue in “The Invention of Lying.” Gervais, the mastermind behind the original British series “The Office,” as well as HBO’s “Extras,” is more interested in subtext than he is in surface patterns, or, for that matter, in sanctimony. With “The Invention of Lying” Gervais explores a range of subjects that other filmmakers might consider nonsubjects. Those include the unspoken “truth” of advertising: When Mark flips on the TV, he sees a Coke ad featuring a bored-looking spokesperson who blandly urges his audience “to not stop buying Coke.” Later we see another ad emblazoned on the side of a bus that reads, in a brazen admission of defeat, “Pepsi: When they don’t have Coke.” Even the basics of workplace politics — obviously, a subject Gervais has thought about a lot — get some of their meta-layers peeled back: One of Mark’s snotty co-workers (played, superbly, by a slick Rob Lowe) offers a speech explaining in great detail why he never liked Mark: “I’ve always been threatened by you because there are things a | Starter for 10 Movie Review, Trailer, Actors and NZ Screening Times Starter for 10 "Ever since I can remember, I've wanted to be clever," Brian Jackson confesses in voice over at the start of Starter for 10. A working-class student from Essex navigating his first year at Bristol University, Brian (James McAvoy) has a lot to prove. While his hometown mates worry about him turning into a poncey wanker, Brian's biggest concern is making the team for the long-running British television quiz show University Challenge. (The game show, which began in 1962 and is something like the UK's answer to Jeopardy, pits four-member teams from posh universities against each other. "Starter" questions, worth ten points each, gave the film its title.) Amidst Tarts and Vicars dances, anti-Apartheid rallies, minging dorm rooms and puffs of marijuana smoke, Brian also finds himself romantically torn between two very different co-eds: ultra-fit blonde bombshell and University Challenge team-mate Alice (Alice Eve), and thoughtful, politically-conscious Rebecca Epstein (Rebecca Hall in Christopher Nolan's The Prestige). With Margaret Thatcher's economically depressed Blighty as a backdrop, and a killer, pitch-perfect New Wave soundtrack - featuring music by The cure, Wham! Bananarama, Yaz, The Smiths, New Order, Tears For Fears, Echo and the Bunnymen, The Buzzcocks, and The Psychedelic Furs - in the foreground, Starter for 10 is the great British teen 80s movie that never was... It is also altogether delightful, with UK comedy sensation Catherine Tate co-starring as Brian's steadfast mum, and McAvoy (The Lion, The Witch, and the Wardrobe's Mr. Tumnus the Faun) delivering the kind of charming, humourous performance that reinvigorates a genre. Though Brian Jackson knows everything, like all honest coming-of-age stories, Starter for 10 is ultimately about its hero discovering the difference between knowledge and wisdom. Directed by Tom Vaughan, based on the novel by David Nicholls, Starter for 10 is produced by Tom Hanks, Gary Goetzman and Pippa Harris and executive produced by Sam Mendes, Steven Shareshain, Nathalie Marciano, and Michelle Chydzik Sowa. 1hr 30mins long |
On 12 July 1856, US citizen William Walker declared himself president of where? | William Walker - Nicaragua Guide - The Nica Sagas Nicaragua Guide - The Nica Sagas Biographies, Articles William Walker-Emperor of Nicaragua William Walker (May 8, 1824 – September 12, 1860) was a U.S. physician, lawyer, journalist,adventurer, and soldier of fortune who attempted to conquer several Latin American countries in the mid-19th century. He held the presidency of the Republic of Nicaragua from 1856 to 1857 and was executed by the government of Honduras in 1860. Of Scottish descent, Walker was born in Nashville, Tennessee, in 1824. His mother was Mary Norvell, the daughter of Lt. Lipscomb Norvell, a Revolutionary War officer who could trace his lineage back to the founding of Williamsburg. Lipscomb was also the father of U.S. Senator John Norvell, one of the first senators of Michigan and founder of The Philadelphia Inquirer. William Walker graduatedsumma cum laude from the University of Nashville at the early age of fourteen. He then traveled throughout Europe, studying medicine at the universities of Edinburgh and Heidelberg. At the age of 19 he received a medical degree from the University of Pennsylvania and practiced briefly in Philadelphia before moving to New Orleans to study law. After a short stint as a lawyer, Walker became co-owner and editor of the New Orleans Crescent, a local newspaper. In 1849 he moved to San Francisco, California, where he worked as a journalist and fought three duels, in two of which he was wounded. Around that time Walker conceived the project of privately conquering vast regions of Latin America, where he would create states ruled by white English speakers. Such campaigns were then known as filibustering. On October 15, 1853 with 45 men, Walker set out on his first filibustering expedition: the conquest of the Mexican territories of Baja California and Sonora. He succeeded in capturing La Paz, the capital of the sparsely populated Baja California, which he declared the capital of a new Republic of Lower California, with himself as president. Although he never gained control of Sonora, less than three months later he pronounced Baja California part of the larger Republic of Sonora. Lack of supplies and an unexpectedly strong resistance by the Mexican government quickly forced Walker to retreat. Back in California, he was put on trial for conducting an illegal war. In the era of Manifest Destiny, his filibustering project was popular in the southern and western United States and the jury took eight minutes to acquit him. A civil war was then raging in the Central American republic of Nicaragua, and the rebel faction hired Walker as a mercenary. Evading the federal U.S. authorities charged with preventing his departure, Walker sailed from San Francisco on May 4, 1855 with 57 men, to be reinforced by 170 locals and about 100 Americans upon landing. On September 1, he defeated the Nicaraguan national army at La Virgen and, a month later, conquered the capital of Granada and took control of the country. Initially, as commander of the army, Walker controlled Nicaragua through puppet president Patricio Rivas. Despite the obvious illegality of his expedition, U.S. President Franklin Pierce recognized Walker's regime as the legitimate government of Nicaragua on May 20, 1856. Walker's agents recruited American and European men to sail to the region and fight for the conquest of the other four Central American nations: Guatemala, El Salvador, Honduras, and Costa Rica. He was able to recruit over a thousand American mercenaries, transported free by the Accessory Transit Company controlled by Wall Street tycoon Cornelius Vanderbilt. At the time, a major trade route between New York City and San Francisco ran through southern Nicaragua. Ships from New York would enter the San Juan River from the Atlantic and sail across Lake Nicaragua. People and goods would then be transported by stagecoach over a narrow strip of land near the city of Rivas, before reaching the Pacific and being shipped to San Francisco. The commercial exploitation of this route had been granted by a previous Nicaraguan adm | The Skating Minister (The Reverend Robert Walker Skating on Duddingston Loch), 1784 - Henry Raeburn - WikiArt.org Image dimension 473x600px, View all sizes "The Skating Minister" was practically unknown until about 1949; today, however, it is one of Scotland's best known paintings. It is considered an icon of Scottish culture, painted during one of the most remarkable periods in the country's history, the Scottish Enlightenment. The clergyman portrayed in this painting is the Reverend Robert Walker. He was a Church of Scotland minister who was born on 30 April 1755 in Monkton, Ayrshire. As a child, Walker's father had been minister of the Scots Kirk in Rotterdam, thus the young Robert almost certainly learnt to skate on the frozen canals of the Netherlands. He was minister of the Canongate Kirk as well as being a member of the Edinburgh Skating Club, the first figure skating club formed anywhere in the world. The club met on Duddingston Loch as shown in the painting, or on Lochend loch to its northeast between Edinburgh and Leith, when these lochs were suitably frozen. In March 2005, a curator from the Scottish National Portrait Gallery suggested that the painting was by the French artist Henri-Pierre Danloux, rather than Sir Henry Raeburn. Once this information had been brought to the attention of the Gallery, the label on the painting was altered to read "Recent research has suggested that the picture was actually painted....by Adrian Bordeaux." Since this time, many people have debated the idea of this. It has been argued that Danloux was in Edinburgh during the 1790s, which happens to be the time period when The Skating Minister was created. Supposedly the canvas and scale of the painting appears to be that of a French painter, although Raeburn critics argue otherwise. Despite continuing controversy about its attribution, The Skating Minister was sent to New York City in 2005 to be exhibited in Christie's for Tartan Day, an important Scottish celebration. James Holloway, director of the Scottish National Portrait Gallery, told The Scotsman newspaper that "my gut reaction is that it is by Raeburn." The newspaper reported that "it is understood that Sir Timothy Clifford, director-general of the National Galleries of Scotland, now accepts the painting is a Raeburn." |
Which cricket commentator, who began his broadcasting career at the BBC in 1960 and commentated in Britain to 2005 and Australia from 1964, announced his 2010 retirement on 18 February 2009? | Richie Benaud : Map (The Full Wiki) The Full Wiki Wikipedia article: Map showing all locations mentioned on Wikipedia article: Richard "Richie" Benaud OBE (born October 6, 1930 in Penrith, New South Wales) is an Australian former cricketer who, since his retirement from international cricket in 1964, has become a highly regarded commentator on the game. Benaud was a world-class Test cricket all-rounder , blending thoughtful leg spin bowling with lower order batting aggression. Along with fellow bowling all rounder Alan Davidson , he helped restore Australia to the top of world cricket in the late 1950s and early 1960s after a slump in the early 1950s. In 1958 he became captain of the Australian cricket team and, until his retirement in 1964, took international cricket into the modern era by emphasising the need for positive play, using his media expertise to communicate his and his team's goals clearly and effectively. Gideon Haigh described him as "... perhaps the most influential cricketer and cricket personality since the Second World War." In his review of Benaud's autobiography Anything But, Sri Lankan cricket writer Harold de Andrado wrote: "Richie Benaud possibly next to Sir Don Bradman has been one of the greatest cricketing personalities as, player, researcher, writer, critic, author, organiser, adviser and student of the game." He was made a Member of the Order of the British Empire in 1961 for services to cricket. In 2007, he was inducted in the Australian Cricket Hall of Fame at the Allan Border Medal award evening and in 2009 he was inducteed into the ICC Cricket Hall of Fame . Playing style Benaud was not a large spinner of the ball, but he was known for his ability to extract substantial bounce from the surface. In addition to his accurate probing consistency, he possessed a well-disguised googly and topspinner which tricked many batsmen and yielded him many wickets. In his later career, he added the flipper , a combination of the googly and top spinner which was passed to him by Bruce Dooland . Coupled with his subtle variations in flight and angle of the delivery, he kept the batsman under constant pressure. Benaud was regarded as one of the finest close-fielders of his era, either at gully or in a silly position. As a batsman, he was tall and lithe, known for his hitting power, in particular his lofted driving ability from the front foot. Early years Benaud came from a cricket family. His father Louis, a third generation Australian of French Huguenot descent, was a leg spinner who played for Penrith in Sydney Grade Cricket , in 1922-23 gaining attention for taking all twenty wickets in a match against St. Marys for 65 runs. Lou later moved to Parramatta region in western Sydney, and played for Cumberland . It was here that Richie Benaud grew up, learning how to bowl leg breaks , googlies and topspinners under his father's watch. Educated at Burnside Public School, then later at Parramatta High School , Benaud made his first grade debut for Cumberland at age 16, primarily as a batsman. As a specialist batsman, he made his first class debut for New South Wales at the Sydney Cricket Ground against Queensland in the New Year's match of the 1948–49 season. On a green pitch which was struck by a downpour on the opening day, Benaud's spin was not used by Arthur Morris and he failed to make an impression with the bat in his only innings. Relegated to the Second XI in the same season, he was struck in the head above the right eye while batting against Victoria in Melbourne , having missed an attempted hook. After 28 X-rays showed nothing, it was finally diagnosed that the crater in his forehead had resulted in a skull fracture and he was sidelined for the remainder of the season, since a second impact could have been fatal. He spent two weeks in hospital for the surgery. In his early career, Benaud was a batting all-rounder, marked by a looping backlift which made him suspect against fast bowling but allowed him to have a wide attacking stroke range. In the 1949-50 season he was recalled to the New South W | Hi-de-Hi! (TV Series 1980–1988) - IMDb (United Kingdom) – See all my reviews Based to some extent on writers, David Croft and Jimmy Perry's, own experiences as Butlins Holiday Camp entertainers in the UK during the same timescale the programme follows, "Hi-De-Hi!" epitomises the 'slapstick, postcard humour" of post-war Britain. Set in the fictitious seaside town of Crimpton-on-Sea, "Hi-De-Hi" chronicles the comedic goings on within the Maplins Holiday Camp - one of many dotted along the British coast owned by the mega-rich, but never seen (on screen) Joe Maplin. Although the actual show began in 1980 with the pilot episode and ran until 1988 when the BBC deemed it too tame for it's cutting edge comedy department, seasons 1-5 focused on 1959 while seasons 6-9 spotlighted 1960 - a time when the old style British Holiday Camp began to fall into decline. During the first 5 seasons, Jeffrey Fairbrother (played brilliantly by the late, great Simon Cadell) was the camp's entertainment manager; a well meaning, yet slightly pensive ex-university professor breaking free of his upper class background and venturing into the "real" world to head his team of entertainment staff who were in stark contrast to his own laid-back personality. From season 6 onwards, Fairbrother was replaced by Clive Dempster (played by David Griffin when Cadell quit the show at the height of it's popularity), an ex-RAF war hero who, in many ways, was similar to Cadell's character in background, but more a scoundrel than a gentleman. However, the real stars of "Hi-De-Hi" throughout the nine seasons were Ted Bovis (played superbly by Paul Shane), a stereotypical working class, ale drinking, bawdy comic - someone who could never resist an opportunity to fiddle the campers; Gladys Pugh (played by Ruth Madoc who's currently experiencing a career comeback with appearances in the hit BBC Comedy, "Little Britain"), chief Yellowcoat (what the entertainment staff were called because of their bright yellow jackets) and sports organiser - but more importantly, the one person who saved Jeffrey Fairbrother and Clive Dempster from embarrassment by covering up their inexperience in running a holiday camp; Peggy Ollerenshaw (Su Pollard), the slightly dopey, yet lovable lowly chalet maid with a burning ambition to become a Yellowcoat, and Spike Dixon (Jeffrey Holland), Ted's innocent protégé learning more about 'show business' than he hoped for. As usual with a Croft & Perry production, the assembled cast of characters were a bunch of misfits played superbly by the actors involved. Mr. Partridge (played by the late Leslie Dwyer, who was in his 70's by the time he left the show), the alcoholic child-hating children's entertainer; Fred Quilly (Felix Bowness), a former champion jockey with a dubious past; Yvonne & Barry Stuart-Hargreaves (Dianne Holland & Barry Howard), the snobbish former ballroom dancing champions who were in the twilight of their careers; and Sylvia and Betty (Nikki Kelly and Rikki Howard), the two main girl Yellowcoats who were always looking for the type of fun Joe Maplin would never allow in one of his camps. "Hi-De-Hi" typified the slapstick era of the late 50s with it's saucy and, to a certain degree, vulgar "tongue-in-cheek" humour (jokes about people sitting on toilets and anecdotes about 'women with big knockers' were the order of the day). But despite it's whiff of "Carry On" funniness, it was always so innocent and became something of recommended family viewing back in the 80's. Of course, the critics of the show remarked that the show had outstayed it's welcome by a good couple of years, but I disagree. While the early seasons focused mainly on bawdiness and slapstick humour, the latter series of "Hi-De-Hi" saw more thought put into the scripts and the main characters (especially Spike Dixon & Gladys Pugh) were able to grow with more sensitive story lines. That said, there were a few criticisms of the show. Clive Dempster was no Jeffrey Fairbrother, and the former didn't quite have the on-screen chemistry with Gladys as Jeffrey did (I personally t |
Davy Jones (1945-2012) fronted what popular 1960s pop group? | Images: Davy Jones, 1945-2012 Images: Davy Jones, 1945-2012 Success - Article sent! close Entertainer Davy Jones of the Monkees belts out a tune while performing in front of the Geneva History Center. The concert, benefitting the history center, drew more than a thousand fans to the lawn of the Kane County Courthouse. DAILY HERALD FILE/SEPT. 30, 2006 In this July 10, 1989 file photo, The Monkees, from left: Micky Dolenz, Mike Nesmith, Davy Jones and Peter Tork get a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in Los Angeles. Jones died Wednesday Feb. 29, 2012 in Florida. He was 66. ASSOCIATED PRESS This Nov.11, 2009 file photo shows musician Davy Jones attending the 43rd Annual Country Music Awards in Nashville, Tenn. Jones died Wednesday Feb. 29, 2012 in Florida. He was 66. ASSOCIATED PRESS This June 4, 1967 file photo shows The Monkees posing with their Emmy award at the 19th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards in Calif. The group members are, from left to right, Mike Nesmith, Davy Jones, Peter Tork, and Micky Dolenz. Jones died Wednesday Feb. 29, 2012 in Florida. He was 66. Jones rose to fame in 1965 when he joined The Monkees, a British popular rock group formed for a television show. ASSOCIATED PRESS In this 1966 file photo, cast members of the television show "The Monkees," from top left, Davy Jones, Michael Nesmith, from lower left, Micky Dolenz, and Peter Tork pose next to their customized Pontiac GTO. Jones died Wednesday Feb. 29, 2012 in Florida. He was 66. Jones rose to fame in 1965 when he joined The Monkees, a British popular rock group formed for a television show. Jones sang lead vocals on songs like "I Wanna Be Free" and "Daydream Believer." ASSOCIATED PRESS This 1966 photo shows The Monkees singing group. Shown from left, are, Davy Jones, Peter Tork, Micky Dolenz and Mike Nesmith. Jones died Wednesday Feb. 29, 2012 in Florida. He was 66. Jones rose to fame in 1965 when he joined The Monkees, a British popular rock group formed for a television show. Jones sang lead vocals on songs like "I Wanna Be Free" and "Daydream Believer." ASSOCIATED PRESS The Monkee Mobile from the 1960s sitcom "The Monkees". ASSOCIATED PRESS American pop group, the Monkees, pictured on arrival at London Airport, 28th June, 1967. Arriving from Paris, the group will perform a live stage show at the Empire Pool, Wembley, this coming weekend. Left to right are Davy Jones, Peter Tork, Micky Dolenz and Mike Nesmith. ASSOCIATED PRESS The pop musical group, The Monkees, arrived at Tokyo International Airport Sept. 30, 1968 for the performances in Tokyo, Kyoto and Osaka. About 1,000 Japanese fans, mostly teen aged girls gathered at the airport to see The Monkees. From right Micky Dolenz, Davy Jones, Peter Tork, Mike Nesmith. About 700 Japanese police surrounded the airport to protect Monkees from crowd but no mob scene. ASSOCIATED PRESS The U.S. American Pop band The Monkees, are seen beneath a poster with sketches of themselves, during their press conference in London, England, Thursday June 29, 1967. They are from left to right: Davy Jones, Peter Tork, Mike Nesmith and Mikey Dolenz.. The band arrived yesterday and will give their first concert tomorrow at the Empire Pool, here in London. ASSOCIATED PRESS David Jones, 24, one of television's rock group, The Monkees, in a new Hollywood marketplace called The Street in Los Angeles on August 5, 1970, which he originated to help young craftsmen display and sell their products. ASSOCIATED PRESS David Jones, 24, one of television's rock group, The Monkees, in a new Hollywood marketplace called The Street in Los Angeles on August 5, 1970, which he originated to help young craftsmen display and sell their products. ASSOCIATED PRESS Rock band the Monkees pose for a group portrait in a Burbank, Calif., rehearsal studio in this 1996 photo. From left, are: Mike Nesmith, Davy Jones, Peter Tork and Mickey Dolenz. ASSOCIATED PRESS Members of the pop group The Monkees pose in front of a telephone booth in London Friday, January 10, 1997 following a press conference at the Hard Rock Cafe where they announced plans for | The Golden Years: 1982 Deaths Music The big hits of 1982 came from The Jam with Town Called Malice, Dexy's Midnight Runners had Come On Eileen, Bucks Fizz with Land of Make Believe, Odyssey did Inside Out, and Adam and the Ants had Goody Two Shoes. German group, Kraftwerk got to #1 with The Model. Paul McCartney & Stevie Wonder had Ebony and Ivory at #1, while Tight Fit revived The Tokens' 1961 hit The Lion Sleeps Tonight. Sting covered Spread A Little Happiness, while Japan covered the old Smokey Robinson and the Miracles classic, I Second That Emotion. 1982 was the year of the “New Romantics”. Posters of Spandau Ballet, Duran Duran, ABC, Haircut 100, Flock Of Seagulls, and Wham, were on the bedroom walls of millions of young girls. Culture Club, led by Boy George, had their first hits, as did Yazoo, Tears For Fears, and Simple Minds. Elton John, Carly Simon, and Marvin Gaye were all back in the charts of 1982, while the Motown record label got a rare 80s number one with I've Never Been To Me by Charlene, that originally flopped when released in 1977. Irene Cara's Fame finally charted in the UK, having been a US hit in 1980. J Geils Band had Centerfold and Freeze Frame, Steve Miller finally got a UK top 10 hit with Abracadabra, as did fellow Americans John Cougar with Jack & Diane, and Survivor with Eye of the Tiger. Toni Basil scored with Mickey, Soft Cell had Torch, Human League had Mirror Man, and 14 years after his #1 with The Equals on Baby Come Back, Eddy Grant was back at #1 with I Don't Wanna Dance. Novelty hits of 1982 came from Renee & Renato with Save Your Love, Seven Tears by The Goombay Dance Band, Nicole—who won Eurovision—with A Little Peace, Trio with Da Da Da, Keith Harris & his duck Orville, Brown Sauce from TV's Swap Shop with I Wanna Be A Winner, and Brat who imitated tennis player John McEnroe's on court tantrums on Chalk Dust (The Umpire Strikes Back). Ex-lead singer of The Damned, Captain Sensible, was the surprise hit of 1982, as his version of Happy Talk hit #1. News Argentina invaded The Falkland Islands. British forces recaptured the islands in June, and Argentina surrendered. Michael Fagin broke into The Queen's bedroom for a chat. Henry VIII's warship, the Mary Rose, was raised from the seabed off Portsmouth. Prince William was born. IRA bombs exploded in parks in London. 20,000 Women circled the American airbase at Greenham Common to protest against the new Cruise missiles. Laker Airways collapsed. The Belfast car firm, DeLorean, went bust. Erika Roe streaked at an England vs Australia match. Mark Thatcher went missing in the Sahara Desert for 3 days. Prince Andrew went on holiday with model Koo Stark. Snow caused chaos in the worst winter for 20 years. 78 were killed, when a Boeing 747 crashed in blizzard conditions in America. Unemployment hit 3 million for the first time since the 1930s. A state of emergency was declared in Nicaragua. Israel invaded the Lebanon. The Iran/Iraq war escalated as Iran's Ayatollah Khomeni called on the Iraqis to rise up and overthrow Saddam Hussein. Plain-clothed police fired on members of the banned Solidarity trade union in Poland. Leader of the union, Lech Wałęsa, was freed after a year in detention. Australians Lindy & Michael Chamberlain went on trial, after claiming their baby was killed by a dingo. Ozzy Osbourne was taken to hospital, after biting the head off a live bat thrown at him during a concert. Actress Sophia Loren was jailed in Italy for tax evasion. Elvis Presley's mansion, Graceland, was opened to the public. Pope John Paul II visited Britain. Paul Weller announced The Jam were splitting up. Michael Jackson released his album Thriller. New in 1982 Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan Blade Runner An Officer and a Gentleman Ghandi |
Who wrote the song 'I'll See You Again' ? | Mario Lanza - I'll See You Again - Brief Encounter - YouTube Mario Lanza - I'll See You Again - Brief Encounter Want to watch this again later? Sign in to add this video to a playlist. Need to report the video? Sign in to report inappropriate content. Rating is available when the video has been rented. This feature is not available right now. Please try again later. Uploaded on Jun 14, 2011 Mario Lanza's beautiful voice along with photos from "Brief Encounter" film with Trevor Howard and Celia Johnson, make a lovely combination. Noël Coward wrote the song "I'll See You Again" which was later arranged by Axel Stordahl. The song is from the 1929 operetta "Bitter Sweet". Noël Coward also wrote and produced the 1945 screenplay "Brief Encounter" which is based on his 1936 one-act play "Still Life". Lord Louis Mountbatten once said of him, "There are probably greater painters than Noël, greater novelists than Noël, greater librettists, greater composers of music, greater singers, greater dancers, greater comedians, greater tragedians, greater stage producers, greater film directors, greater cabaret artists, greater TV stars. If there are, they are fourteen (sic!) different people. Only one man combined all fourteen (sic!) different labels -- The Master". "Brief Encounter" was directed by the well-known director Sir David Lean, (1908--1991). He was not only a famous English film director, but also a producer, screenwriter, and editor. "Brief Encounter" starred Trevor Howard and Celia Johnson, with Stanley Holloway. Sir David Lean not only directed "Brief Encounter" (1945), he also directed such famous films as "Great Expectations" (1946), "Oliver Twist" (1948), "Summertime" (1955), "The Bridge on the River Kwai" (1957), "Lawrence of Arabia" (1962), "Doctor Zhivago" (1965), "Ryan's Daughter" (1970) and "A Passage to India" (1984). The movie "Brief Encounter" is available for purchase from amazon.co.uk. The photo of Mario Lanza is from the film "The Great Caruso". This film is available for purchase from Turner Classic Movies. Category | Index-a The live album Beauty and the Beat featured pianist George Shearring and which singer? Peggy Lee Whose band was the Tijuana Brass? Herb Alpert Who were Cliff Richard's backing group through the 60s? The Shadows Who were the famous backing singers on most of Elvis Presley's early hits? The Jordanaires The Stratocaster is a model of which guitar maker? Fender Which piano-playing singer's first hit was The Fat Man? Fats Domino Which American rock'n'roll star caused controversy when he married a young teenager? Jerry Lee Lewis Who made the highly rated 1959 jazz album Kind of Blue? Miles Davis Which iconic British female singer made the highly regarded album titled '(her first name) in Memphis' ? Dusty Springfield Whose band was the All Stars? Junior Walker (Jr Walker) Larry Adler played what instrument? Harmonica Whose childhood hit was Fingertips? Stevie Wonder Which guitar innovator and player has a range of Gibson Guitars named after him? Les Paul The founding brother members of the Kinks were Ray and Dave what? Davies What was Smokey Robinson's most famous band called? The Miracles Kenny Ball and his Jazzmen's 1962 hit was called March of the ... what? Siamese Children Who sang the hit theme song Rawhide? Frankie Laine John Mayall's band which helped launch Eric Clapton's career was called what? Bluesbreakers Rock Around the Clock was a hit for Bill Haley and his ... what? Comets Which comedy actor had a novelty hit with My Boomerang Won't Come Back? Charlie Drake Who sang with Serge Gainsbourg on the hit Je t'aime? Jane Birkin Colin Blunstone fronted which 1960s group? The Zombies What Eastenders star sang on the novelty hit Come Outside? Wendy Richard Jiles Perry (JP) Richardson Jr, who died in the same plane crash as Ritchie Valens and Buddy Holly was better known by what name?Big Bopper Which later-to-be-famous solo singer and guitarist toured as a member of the Beach Boys in the mid 60s? Glen Campbell Who had sang the hit song Little Old Wine Drinker Me? Dean Martin What famous 'two-fingered' jazz guitarist died in 1953? Django Reinhardt (Jean-Baptiste Reinhardt) What song, released to promote the film The Millionairess, featured its stars Peter Sellers and Sophia Loren? Goodness Gracious Me Who managed the Beatles' prior to his early death in 1967? Brian Epstein Whose nickname was a derived from the term satchel-mouth? Louis Armstrong (Satchmo) What's the name of the motorbiker who dies in the Shangri-Las' hit The Leader of the Pack? Jimmy Which singing-songwriting founder of the Flying Burrito Brothers died age 26, after which his body was 'stolen' by a friend and burnt in the Joshua Tree National Park? Gram Parsons Which American singer and entertainer was nicknamed Schnozzola, because of his large nose? Jimmy Durante Who wrote and had a hit with the instrumental Classical Gas? Mason Williams Who wrote Patsy Cline's hit Crazy? Willie Nelson What city hosted the Beatles as the resident band at the Kaiserkeller and Top Ten Club? Hamburg The Isley Brothers' hit was called Behind a ... what? Painted Smile 1950-60s record turntables commonly offered four speeds: 33, 45, 78, and what other? 16 (technically the speeds were 33⅓ and 16⅔ but record decks tended to show only the whole numbers) American DJ Robert Weston Smith was better known by what stage name? Wolfman Jack What ridiculously titled song was a hit in 1954 for Max Bygraves in the UK and the Four Lads in the USA? Gilly Gilly Ossenfeffer Katzenellen Bogen by the Sea Who had the 1965 instrumental hit Spanish Flea? Herb Alpert and the Tijuana Brass What was Emile Ford and the Checkmates' 1959 hit, supposedly the longest ever question in a UK No1 song title? What Do You Want to Make Those Eyes at Me For? Who singer-guitarist's backing band was The Bruvvers? Joe Brown Which Rolling Stones guitarist died in a swimming pool in 1969? Bri |
A hectare is 10,000 square metres; approximately how many acres does it represent (to the nearest half acre)? | Guide to Map Scale (note: This is a series of exerts from various sites) 10 in = 395 mi 7.5 in = 340 mi 10 in = 395 mi x 63360 in/mi 7.5 in = 340 mi x 63360 in/mi 10 in [d] 10 = 25027200 in [d] 10 7.5 in [d] 7.5 = 21542400 in [d] 7.5 1 in = 2502720 in 1 in = 2872320 in 1:2,502,720 1:2,872,320 [Note: [d] = divided by] We therefore need a map of Arizona at a scale of 1:2,872,320 or less to place it on an 8 1/2 x 11 inch sheet of paper. VI. HOW TO FIND MAPS AT A PARTICULAR SCALE IN THE MAP COLLECTION. Maps cannot be located in the online catalog directly by scale. You need to look under the geographic area or under a thematic subject heading to see what maps are available. Map scales are given in the catalog in the RF form. A map series for a larger area may include the area you are interested in; so be sure to check for maps of larger areas such as countries or continents. For example, the entry for the 1:100,000 series topographic maps for Arizona may be found only under the heading "United States-maps, topographic". If you need assistance in locating a map at a particular scale please ask a staff member at the reference desk. VII. TOPOGRAPHIC MAPS FOR ARIZONA. Here is a list, from the largest scale to the smallest, of the various series of topographic maps available for Arizona. *1:24,000. 7.5-Minute Series (Topographic). Reston, VA: U. S. Geological Survey, 1945 to present, app. 1971 sheets when complete. G4331s.C2 1882.U6 *1:50,000. Arizona 1:50,000 [15 Minute Series (Topographic)]. Washington, DC: Army Map Service and Defense Mapping Agency, 1947 to present, currently 92 sheets, coverage incomplete. G4330s.50.U5 *1:62,500. 15-Minute Series (Topographic). Reston: USGS, 1910 to 1968, 306 sheets, coverage incomplete. G4331s.C2 1882.U6 *1:100,000. 30 x 60 Minute Series (Topographic). Reston: USGS, 1980 to present, 68 sheets when complete. G3700s.100.U5 *1:125,000. 30-Minute Series (Topographic). Reston: USGS, 1901 to 1939, 23 sheets, only partial coverage. G4331s.C2 1882.U6 *1:250,000. 1 x 2 Degree Series (Topographic). Reston: USGS, 1953 to present, 22 sheets, periodically revised. G4050s.250.U5 *1:500,000. State of Arizona. Reston: USGS, 1981, 1 sheet. G4330. 1981.G4 *1:1,000,000. World (North America) 1:1,000,000. Reston: USGS, 1952, 4 sheets, coverage incomplete. G3200s.1, 000.U51 What is Map Scale? Map scale is the relationship between a unit of length on a map and the corresponding length on the ground. It's also an expression of how much the area represented has been reduced on the map. Map scale is important for understanding maps both in paper and computer form, so it will pay you to understand the types and uses of scales. Types of Map Scales We can relate map and ground with three different types of scale. Verbal scale expresses in words a relationship between a map distance and a ground distance. Usually it is along the lines of: One inch represents 16 miles. Here it is implied that the one-inch is on the map, and that one-inch represents 16 miles on the ground. Verbal scales are commonly found on popular atlases and maps. The second type of scale is a graphic scale, or bar scale. This shows directly on the map the corresponding ground distance. For example: Bar scales is probably the most common kind of scale found on maps, perhaps because their graphical nature makes them easily understood? Another great thing about bar scales is that they remain correct if the map is reduced or enlarged photographically. This is not true of the other two types of scales. The third type of scale is a representative fraction, or ratio scale. Compared to the first two, it is the most abstract, but also the most versatile. A representative fraction, or RF, shows the relationship between one of any unit on the map and one of the same units on the ground. 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"Who composed ""The Karelia Suite""?" | Jean Sibelius: Composer's life & music | Classic FM Jean Sibelius Biography Jean Sibelius 1865 – 1957 Few composers of Sibelius's stature have divided the critics so sharply. Many feel that it was Sibelius rather than Mahler who was the last master in the grand Beethoven symphonic tradition. Life and Music Although Sibelius displayed an affinity for music from an early age, he was hardly a prodigy. He didn't start formal piano lessons until he was nine, although it was the violin that fired his enthusiasm. He became obsessed with the idea of becoming a world-class virtuoso. His failure to do so struck a big emotional blow - he got as far as an audition with the Vienna Philharmonic. Sibelius received a thorough training in composition, but what really set him on the road as a composer was the Berlin premiere of his conductor-composer friend Robert Kajanu's Aino Symphony. The fearsomely nationalistic young Finn's immediate response was a massive five-movement symphonic poem entitled Kullervo composed in 1892, the year he married Aino Jarnefelt. This was swiftly followed by En Saga, the Karelia Suite, a series of four orchestral Legends (including the much-loved Swan of Tuonela) and Finlandia. Between 1899 and 1926 Sibelius composed seven symphonies which tantalisingly balance to varying degrees his Classicist roots and Romantic inclinations. Until the outbreak of the First World War, Sibelius was in demand throughout Europe as a conductor. Sibelius's last major work was the orchestral tone-poem Tapiola, which points towards the possibility of a new period of creative mastery. However, with over 30 years of his life remaining, Sibelius virtually laid his composing pen to rest. For several years he worked secretively on an Eighth Symphony, but this was later consigned to the fire. He remains one of the few 20th-century composers to have become a legend within his own lifetime. Did you know? Sibelius was actually given the first name Johan when he was born; that is the Finnish version of the English name John. But when he found out his uncle had turned his name into Jean, which is the French version of John, Sibelius decided to do the same. Sibelius: 15 facts about the great composer Today his name is used for music composing software, but the Finnish composer Sibelius deserves our attention – not least for his Finlandia and Violin Concerto. | Classical Net - Basic Repertoire List - Mussorgsky Modest Mussorgsky (1839 - 1881) Along with Piotr Ilyitch Tchaikovsky , the greatest Russian composer of the Nineteenth Century, Modest Petrovich Mussorgsky (March 9, 1839 - March 16, 1881) was born into a wealthy rural, landowning family. He began by picking out on the piano the tunes he heard from the serfs on his family's estate. At the age of six, he began to study piano with his mother. His parents initially set him out on the career of military officer. He became a cadet and finally commissioned in an elite imperial regiment. Two years later, in 1858, he resigned his commission. During this time, he met a musically-inclined army doctor: Alexander Borodin . The two became friends. In 1861, with Russia's emancipation of the serfs, his family lost significant income, and he was forced to earn a living. In 1863, he began a spotty career in the civil service, which dismissed him at least twice. In 1856, he met the composer Dargomïzhsky, who in turn introduced him to Cesar Cui, Mily Balakirev, and a critic named Victor Stasov. Gradually, Borodin and Nicolai Rimsky-Korsakoff joined to form a loose group known as the "Moguchaya Kuchka" ("the mighty handful" or "the mighty bunch"). All but Stasov nursed ambitions to compose, and all had very definite ideas about what Russian music should be. None of them had formal training in composition. Balakirev and Mussorgsky essentially taught themselves by playing through piano-duet arrangements of orchestral scores. For Russian composers of the time, this was not unusual. Neither Mikhail Glinka , the founder of the nationalist school, nor Dargomïzhsky had formally studied. After all, the first Russian music conservatory had been founded only relatively recently. All were, to one degree or another, amateurs. Rimsky, for example, was a naval officer, Borodin a doctor and chemist. Most writers consider Tchaikovsky the first great Russian composer to have had thorough academic training along German lines. Mussorgsky absorbed these main ideas of the Kuchka: Russian music should express the Russian soul. Russian music should be written in a Russian way. The latter idea meant mainly a rejection of German classical forms in favor of one-off, "organic" forms. Instead of a form determining the nature of the musical materials, the materials shaped the forms – bottom-up, rather than top-down. The Kuchka got these ideas from German Romantic aestheticians and revered those artists who wrote accordingly, like Franz Liszt and Hector Berlioz . Mussorgsky learned composition mainly by doing. His early efforts are in the expected short forms: songs, piano morceaux, and so on. His "apprentice" instrumental works, with the exception of his remarkable Intermezzo in modo classico (1862, describing Russian peasants stepping on and sinking into snowdrifts), are things you could get from just about anybody at the time. However, most of his early songs owe little to any predecessor. Practically from the get-go, Mussorgsky found something original, even among Russian composers, which may arise from the fact that he alone of all the Kuchka grew up in the country, away from the city. He actually heard serfs sing daily as part of his normal environment, and the "crudities" that others tended to soften attracted him in the first place. He also had larger ambitions, encouraged by Balakirev and Stasov. He began several opera projects: an Oedipus (1858-61), a Salammbô (1863-66); and most notably The Marriage (1868), based on Gogol. He completed none of them, for one reason or another, but all of them bore fruit in later works, either by providing numbers Mussorgsky re-used or, in the case of The Marriage, clarifying his ideas of word-setting. He first thought that music should set the patterns of speech "realistically," as Dargomïzhsky had first theorized. While this was fine for songs, The Marriage convinced Mussorgsky that it would not work over a longer span, and he abandoned the opera after composing one act. Much of the rest of is career is spent finding new expr |
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Affably Evil0 created by shroudofsorrow "Please, sit down before you fall down. We can at least behave like civilized people" -Rene Belloq to Indiana Jones "Affably Evil" pertains to villains or antagonists who, in spite of their villainous/antagonistic nature are l | So, Spider-Man! Brilliant Disguise!; The Real Mild-Mannered Parkers Are in a Superhero's Fictional Lair - The New York Times The New York Times N.Y. / Region |So, Spider-Man! Brilliant Disguise!; The Real Mild-Mannered Parkers Are in a Superhero's Fictional Lair Search Continue reading the main story Much of ''Spider-Man,'' the blockbuster action movie, was filmed on location in Queens, the comic book domain of the web-slinging superhero. As it happens, the realism of the Spider-Man comic transcends the mere film. In the comics, Peter Parker, the mild-mannered photojournalist who is Spider-Man's alter ego, grew up at 20 Ingram Street, a modest, two-story boarding house run by his Aunt May in the heart of Forest Hills Gardens. The address actually exists and is home to a family named Parker: Andrew and Suzanne Parker, who moved there in 1974, and their two daughters. In 1989, the family began receiving junk mail addressed to Peter Parker. ''We got tons of it,'' Mrs. Parker said yesterday. ''Star Trek magazines, a Discover Card in his name, and notices from them over the years calling him a good customer.'' There were also prank phone calls, all of which she attributed to a ''teenager who found it funny that we had the same last name as Spider-Man.'' The Parkers had no idea they were living in a comic book landmark, she said. Then, last summer, a reporter from The Queens Tribune, a weekly newspaper, called Mrs. Parker and told her that the family's life was imitating Pop Art. He also told her that Spider-Man's greatest enemy, the Green Goblin, goes by the alias Norman Osborn, which is almost the same surname as Mrs. Parker's neighbor, Terri Osborne. Mrs. Osborne has lived across the street, at 19 Ingram, since 1979. The address of the borough's most famous arachnid, 20 Ingram Street, was listed in the June 1989 and July 1989, issues of ''The Amazing Spider-Man,'' published by Marvel Enterprises. A supervillain named Venom finds a change-of-address form left in Peter Parker's jacket, which lists the address and even its real-life ZIP and area codes. Advertisement Continue reading the main story Time Out New York published an article about the address. Then yesterday, Mrs. Parker and Mrs. Osborne (they are longtime friends, not archenemies) were whisked by limousine into Manhattan to appear on CBS's Early Show. Mrs. Parker has not been bitten by a radioactive spider -- the event that transformed Peter Parker into a superhero -- but she does seem to have been transformed by her connection to the film, which set a record with its $115 million opening last weekend on 7,500 screens, which is a lot of screens for an opening. Mrs. Parker has seen the movie and recently bought the ''address'' issues of the comic book from a collector. Please verify you're not a robot by clicking the box. Invalid email address. Please re-enter. You must select a newsletter to subscribe to. Sign Up Privacy Policy ''We've created two new celebrities,'' said Stan Lee, who created Spider-Man 40 years ago with Steve Ditko. Reached by phone at his Los Angeles office yesterday, Mr. Lee, 79, said that when Spider-Man was created in 1962, he made Peter Parker a Forest Hills resident, but, ''I never pinpointed his address.'' Mr. Lee was no longer writing the comic book in 1989, ''So someone else must have created that address,'' he said, adding, ''Spidey would have gotten a kick out of the coincidence, but Peter Parker, he would have loathed all this publicity revealing where he lives.'' The issues of June and July 1989 list David Michelinie as the books' writer. Mrs. Parker is an artist, and Mr. Parker is a professor of public affairs at Baruch College in Manhattan. Their home is hardly as plain as Aunt May's in the comic book, nor as modest as the two-story home shown in the film. It is a stone Edwardian-style house built in 1916 in the English garden style. Ivy is the only thing climbing these walls. The quiet, leafy block is lined with fine Tudor houses that have slate roofs steep enough to challenge even Spider-Man. Yesterday, Edgar Barbosa, 32, a freela |
Who provided the voice for Shrek in the films? | Voicing Shrek - A Look at the Shrek Voice Talent A Look at the Voices in DreamWorks' animated Shrek movie. Voicing Shrek by Joe Tracy, Publisher of Digital Media FX (digitalmediafx.com) Large scale animated productions, like Shrek, depend on Hollywood celebrities to bring animated character voices to life. While having celebrities attached to an animated film is a major blow to voice actors, it provides major marketing potential for studios. Celebrities starring in DreamWorks' Shrek include Mike Meyers as Shrek, Eddie Murphy as Donkey, Cameron Diaz as Princess Fiona, and John Lithgow as Lord Farquaad. The main star, of course, is Shrek - a disgusting ogre who reacts to his swamp home being invaded by fairy tale characters. As the star, it was important for the voice artist to bring out the disgusting habits of Shrek while still making him lovable. "Shrek is no dreamboat, but Mike understood the heart and soul of the character and brought out his wonderful lovable qualities," says DreamWorks principle Jeffrey Katzenberg. In the way he brought Shrek's words to life, Mike gave him his heart and we were able to mold our physical character around his voice." Sometimes voicing a character creates opportunities to improvise, which brings more life to the character. "We spent a lot of time in the studio discovering who Mike Myers as Shrek was, and experimenting with different voices and different accents," says Andrew Adamson, one of the films two directors. "The truth is, when you cast Mike Myers in a role, you don't just get Mike Myers; you get the plethora of characterizations he can create. He is the best at inventing a character and stepping into it. And once he's in it, he stays in it - even between takes - which gave him a great base from which to start improvising. The improv moments are gold; those are the moments that give the animators the most to go on, because at that point, it's not a written piece of dialogue - it's a character come to life." Playing Shrek's "sidekick" is a donkey named Donkey. For the voice, the Shrek team selected Eddie Murphy. Murphy's last experience as a voice over artist came in Disney's Mulan where he played Mulan's sidekick, Mushu the Dragon. Murphy freely admits that there are big differences between voice acting and live action acting. "Animation is a much more collaborative process than acting with my body and my face," says Murphy. "It's a trip to have the director ask for a small inflection in your voice, and then, when the scene is drawn, you see how that slight change brings out the emotion. Another reason I like doing animated films is that, when they're done right, they're timeless, and my kids really get into them
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Who was the drummer with 'Pink Floyd'? | Pink Floyd drummer Nick Mason says he'd be interested in reunion - NME NME 12:41 pm - Sep 26, 2013 0shares But he also warns he's not 'holding his breath' PA Photos Nick Mason has revealed that he would be interested in a Pink Floyd reunion. There were rumours last year that the prog band’s classic line-up would perform at last year’s London 2012 Closing Ceremony, but they have only appeared together twice since 1985 – once for 2005 charity fundraiser gig Live 8 and again in May 2011 during singer and bassist Roger Waters’ The Wall Show at London’s O2 Arena. Speaking to NME at the The Wall Street Journal’s pop-up Tech Café in London’s Silicon Roundabout for a debate on the ethics of music streaming services, however, Mason said he was “ready to go” if the group’s classic line-up decided to play together again – although he warned that they were unlikely to reunite unless it was for a modern “equivalent of Live Aid”. “I would do it… I’m ready to go,” he said when asked about the prospects of a reunion. “I’m packed, I have my drum kit, a suitcase and a wash bag by my front door ready for it when I ever get the call. But I’m not holding my breath.” He added: “Roger’s really happy doing his own show, and David [Gilmour] I really don’t think wants to do it – to have to deal with the whole business, the enormity of that project. I think Dave really enjoys operating on his own.” Mason also said that a one-off reunion show was “unlikely but possible” if it were in the even which had a “good enough reason… an equivalent of Live Aid.” Last week, it appeared as it relations between members of Pink Floyd had improved after Waters admitted he regretted having taken legal action against the band – he left the group in 1985 and subsequently pursued former bandmates Mason and Gilmour through the courts for their continued use of the Pink Floyd name and material. Mason said that, with Waters having just completed a “mega production” of his The Wall tour, the prospect of going on the road again with Pink Floyd “would be completely beyond him”. The drummer also explained the band’s decision to launch their music on Spotify after a lengthy battle with record label EMI to keep their songs off free streaming services and iTunes. “You can’t turn the clocks back,” Mason told NME. “We want people to listen to our albums in one piece, but we eventually had to accept that streaming’s probably the way forward. It’s the future.” Earlier this year, Pink Floyd’s back catalogue arrived on Spotify after fans streamed their song ‘Wish You Were Here’ one million times . The majority of the British band’s music had previously been unavailable on the music streaming service, however fans were offered the chance by the band to unlock their back catalogue if the one Pink Floyd song on Spotify, ‘Wish You Were Here’, was streamed one million times. Song Stories | Nice The Biggest Treasure Found photos Nice The Biggest Treasure Found photos Check out these the biggest Treasure Found images: Sounds of the Sixties This group of 40 British pop stars posed for the photo in April 1964, some are obvious but others are harder to recognize. 1. Mike Millward, guitar and vocals for the Fourmost. He died from leukaemia in 1966. 2. Mike Maxfield, lead guitar for Billy J. Kramer and the Dakotas. Later suffered a stroke but still involved with the band behind the scenes. 3. Robin MacDonald, bass guitar for the Dakotas. No longer involved with music. 4. Billy Hatton, bass guitar for the Fourmost. Now seen on YouTube giving guitar lessons and talking about the Merseybeat boom. 5. Charlie Watts, still drumming for the Rolling Stones after all these years. 6. Chris Curtis, drummer for the Searchers. Left the band in 1966. Died in 2005. 7. Dave Lovelady, drummer for the Fourmost. Their first hit was the John Lennon song Hello Little Girl, which Lennon didn’t think good enough for The Beatles. 8. Griff West, tenor saxophone and flute for Sounds Incorporated —one of the great backing groups of the Sixties. 9. Tony Newman, drums for Sounds Incorporated. Became a top session player, working with David Bowie, Crystal Gayle, the Everly Brothers, and on the rock musical Tommy. 10. Brian O’Hara, lead guitar with the Fourmost. Died in 1999. 11. Aaron Williams, guitarist with the Merseybeats. Now retired from music and still living in Liverpool. 12. John Banks, drummer for the Merseybeats. Died 1988. 13. Mike Hugg, drummer with Manfred Mann. Now plays keyboards with reformed Manfreds. 14. Patrick Kerr, dancer and co-presenter on Ready, Steady, Go! Famous for demonstrating the latest dance ‘moves’ for eager viewers. 15. Paul Jones, vocals/harmonica, Manfred Mann. Went solo in 1966.Starred alongside Jean Shrimpton in the movie Privilege. Now back with the reformed Manfreds. 16. Keith Richards, lead guitarist for the Rolling Stones. Seemingly indestructible. 17. Mick Jagger. What more can we say? 18. Manfred Mann, jazz musician and founding member of the Manfreds. Now lives partly in Sweden and has his own band. 19. Kenny Lynch, East Ender who was one of the first black UK singers to achieve success. Also a songwriter, he is still a lively raconteur, TV personality and occasional actor. 20. Peter Birrell, bass guitar for Freddie and the Dreamers. Later became a taxi driver. 21. Tony Jackson, bass player with the Searchers. Later played with the Vibrations and died in 2003. 22. Roy Crewdson, guitarist with Freddie and the Dreamers. Owns a Tenerife bar called Dreamers. Still lives in Manchester. 23. Freddie Garrity, leader of Freddie And The Dreamers. After string of hits, he became a children’s TV star. Died 2006. 24. Kathy Kirby, singer whose big hit was Secret Love. Diagnosed with schizophrenia, she died in 2011. 25. Keith Fordyce, disc jockey and TV presenter. Died in 2011. 26. Cilla Black, singer. From Liverpool’s Cavern to TV presenting and national treasure status — had a TV biopic earlier this year. Says she’s going deaf and lives in Barbados. 27. Alan Holmes, saxophones and flute with Sounds Incorporated. Later played on The Beatles’ Sergeant Pepper Lonely Hearts Club Band album. 28. Tony Crane, guitar and vocals as founding member of the Merseybeats. Went into property and now owns a hotel. Still with the Merseybeats, who continue to perform. 29. Cathy McGowan, breathless young presenter on Ready Steady Go. Divorced actor Hywel Bennett and now the long-term partner of singer Michael Ball. 30. Michael Aldred, co-presenter on Ready Steady Go. Now deceased. 31. John Gustafson, bassist with the Merseybeats previously in highly-respected Big Three. Played in hard rock bands and later worked with Roxy Music. Died earlier this year. 32. Billy J. Kramer, singer. Now lives in America and still tours with the reformed Dakotas. 33. Brian Jones, guitarist and founder of Rolling Stones. Found dead in his swimming pool days after being sacked in 1969. 34. Bill Wyman, original Stones bass player. Now tours with his ban |
Who is the Member of Parliament for South Shields? | New Member of Parliament for South Shields - News from Parliament - UK Parliament New Member of Parliament for South Shields New Member of Parliament for South Shields 03 May 2013 Emma Lewell-Buck of the Labour Party has become Member of Parliament for South Shields after winning the by-election held in that constituency on Thursday 2 May 2013. MPs' biographies: Emma Lewell-Buck South Shields by-election The by-election in South Shields was called after the former MP, David Miliband, resigned on 15 April 2013. Find out more About Parliament: By-elections By-election results The results of the South Shields Constituency Parliamentary By-Election were declared at 12:21am on 3 May 2013, and were as follows: Emma Lewell-Buck - Labour Party - 12493 votes - Elected Richard Peter Elvin - UK Independence Party (UKIP) - 5988 votes Karen Allen - Conservative Party - 2857 votes Ahmed Khan - Independent - 1331 votes Phil Brown - The Independent Socialist Party - 750 votes Lady Dorothy MacBeth Brookes - British National Party - 711 votes Hugh Annand - Liberal Democrat - 352 votes Howling Laud Hope - The Official Monster Raving Loony Party - 197 votes Thomas Faithful Darwood - Independent - 57 votes Turn out was 39.3 per cent. Image: PA / Owen Humphreys | Jack Dromey of the Labour party - bio PARLIAMENT LINK View Parliament profile Bio Jack Dromey (born 21 September 1948) is a British Labour Party politician and trade unionist, who has been the Member of Parliament (MP) for Birmingham Erdington since the 2010 General Election. He was appointed Shadow Minister for Communities and Local Government in the Ed Miliband shadow frontbench and then Shadow Policing Minister in 2013. He was previously the Deputy General Secretary of the Transport and General Workers Union and the Treasurer of the Labour Party. He is married to Harriet Harman, currently the Deputy Leader of the Labour Party and Shadow Culture Secretary. Press Who Shall I Vote For is a free service that helps you to choose the political party that fits your beliefs. Your vote really does count, and it's important that you go to the polls knowing which party is the best one for you. Whether you've got a life-long affiliation towards a party, if you're sitting on the fence, or are new to politics, then let us help you to decide who to vote for when you head for the polling stations on the 7th May 2015. We're not affiliated to any party, and we guarantee that the questions in our quiz are 100% unbiased towards any political party. You don't need to supply an email address and we don't ask you for any personal details. That's our promise to you. Contact Information Shropshire, SY3 7FA. Registered company number 7575287. |
Malia and Natasha are the daughters of which US President? | How Malia Obama is shaping teen tastes | New York Post How Malia Obama is shaping teen tastes Modal Trigger Main: Malia sashays down an NYC street in June 2013. Main: Harold D. /Blayze/ Splash News, Top right: Instagram @proera47, Bottom right: Twitter @cleaaaaver Last week, a grainy selfie surfaced of an open-mouthed, wide-eyed girl fixing her ponytail while sporting a $32 T-shirt bearing the logo for Brooklyn rap collective Pro Era. Newsworthy? Not really. Until you consider that it’s the president’s daughter, 16-year-old Malia Obama, and one of her first social media leaks since her father took office six years ago. Earlier this month, this picture of Malia wearing a Pro Era T-shirt popped up on Instagram.Instagram @proera47 The Internet exploded: Was that really Malia? Does she really have that great a taste in music?! Before the photo was leaked, Malia Obama’s Google search volume hovered around a 5 on a scale of 0 to 100. Two days after the photo circulated, it spiked to 100. Malia Mania had begun. July 16, 2012: Malia high-fives Mom after her parents are on the kiss cam during a US Olympic team hoops game against Brazil.Patrick Smith/Getty Images “Recently we’ve been able to get a sense of Malia’s personality. The first children are really guarded. We typically don’t see them outside of a staged or scheduled event,” says Essence features editor Lauren Williams. Jan. 21, 2013: Sure, Dad, whatever. At President Obama’s second inaugural parade, Malia (right) and sister Sasha pose for a selfie.KLAMAR/AFP/Getty Images The Pro Era pic, which “came from a mutual friend of Malia’s and the Pro Era crew,” according to the rap group’s rep, made people feel close to the normally elusive teenager, says Williams. It also sparked interest in Pro Era’s marquee rapper, Joey Bada$$. “After Malia Obama’s Pro Era picture first appeared on Instagram, Joey Bada$$ received a 76 percent increase in traffic to his Wikipedia page over the week that followed,” says William Gruger, Billboard’s social/streaming charts manager. Aug. 3, 2014: Malia, with friend Sarah Cleaver, catches Chance the Rapper and other artists at Lollapalooza in Chicago.Twitter @cleaaaaver America’s finally getting coveted glimpses of the fiercely shielded teen-turned-tastemaker and we can’t get enough: We caught the 5-foot-11 stunner partying at the Lollapalooza music festival in Chicago this summer; photobombing her kissing parents at the inauguration parade in 2013; and giving her dad a bit of ’tude this past Thanksgiving when he asked if she wanted to pet the turkey during the annual pardoning of the bird. “I think in terms of the history of first daughters, she’s definitely the coolest one thus far,” says Hazel Cills, 20, who writes for the teen website Rookie. “Chelsea Clinton was always sort of quiet and in the background. And the Bush girls, I feel like I associate them with an older, more wild teenagehood,” she continues. “Whereas with Malia — she’s very chill, and even the turkey-pardoning video that went around, where [she] and her sister look aggressively bored . . . Me and my friends loved that.” Malia’s fans have created Instagram accounts, such as @m.obama (5,859 followers), and Tumblrs, including “Malia Obama is Gorgeous,” devoted to the first daughter’s keen fashion sense. Nearly everything Malia’s photographed wearing sells out instantaneously. Not even celebrities are immune to Malia’s popularity. Last March, the teenager was photographed in a Topshop dress while hanging out with the Chinese president in Beijing. “Today” host Matt Lauer talked on air about how his daughter loved the dress, but when he tried to purchase the $112 frock for her, he discovered it had immediately sold out online. March 21, 2014: Malia (far right) wears red to greet China’s president. And the frock sells out almost immediately. Teen Vogue’s style features director, Andrew Bevan, says young girls relate to Malia because “she has this really refreshing sort of nonchalance about her.” Even when it comes to her clothing, Bevan says she’s understated for a teen in a powerful po | 1. How many different scoring areas are there on a standard dart board? - Jade Wright - Liverpool Echo 1. How many different scoring areas are there on a standard dart board? 2. Which New York bridge, completed in 1883, was designed by John Augustus Roebling? Share Get daily updates directly to your inbox + Subscribe Could not subscribe, try again laterInvalid Email 2. Which New York bridge, completed in 1883, was designed by John Augustus Roebling? 3. Taphephobia is the fear of what? 4. Concord is the capital of which American state? 5. Lentigines is the medical term for what? 6. Which Saint’s day is on March 1? 7. Which famous author once said: Work is the curse of the drinking classes? 8. 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Amy Winehouse had a 2006 hit single with ‘Back to ‘what’? | Not Fade Away 2006: Back to Black, Amy Winehouse (From HeraldScotland) / Not Fade Away: 60 years, 60 songs , Teddy Jamieson "Somebody said to me recently that listening to my music makes them think, 'This is what it's like to be young and living in London in 2006. I'm so f****** proud that it's achieved that. When I listen to the Shangri-Las, it's 1964 and I'm young in America. When I listen to the Specials, it's 1980 and I'm young in London. That's all I've ever wanted to do." - Amy Winehouse, 2006. Jesus, Amy. How could you? It's hard now to listen to Amy Winehouse's Back in Black album and not feel angry. To feel something has been stolen from us. To remember how fine and fresh that album sounded without feeling the stain of what was to follow blackening your memory. To blame its creator for, well, what exactly? For being sick? For not being strong enough? For dying on us? Loading article content Possibly. It was difficult to watch Winehouse's decline in the years before her death, as played out in tabloid headlines and "shock" photographs, and not invoke the words of Wendy O'Connor, Kurt Cobain's mother, when he killed himself: "Now he's gone and joined the Stupid Club." But in the end the narratives of our lives are mystery stories to everyone else and even if the plot seems familiar we are all in the end unknowable. Is it fair to judge? The question then is can we divorce the art from the story of the artist. In Winehouse's case, that is particularly difficult. Even when Back to Black came out the Winehouse legend was already in play. As the journalist Caroline O'Sullivan suggested in her 2011 obituary of Winehouse: "A great imponderable was whether Back to Black would have connected so strongly with listeners if Winehouse had not simultaneously been playing out her emotional dramas in public." Back to Black is a break-up album couched in the music of sixties girl groups. At the time it was the latter that appealed to me. It's Winehouse's account of the end of her relationship with Blake Fielder-Civil, a relationship that would be rekindled subsequently. It's dark and funny and bitter and on the title track (only one of a number of stand-out songs on the album) bruised and knowing. Winehouse wasn't the only one tapping into the spirit of the girl groups that year. Brighton indie group The Pipettes, who made some minor polka dot waves, were also drawing from the same well. Listen to their single Your Kisses Are Wasted On Me and what you hear is ramshackle charm, girlish playfulness and almost edible harmonies. But put right next to Winehouse it sounds gauche. Part of that is down to craft of course. And that's as important - though at times we play it down - as the fact that Winehouse was tapping darker currents than three young women high on life. Listen to the way Back to Black is layered, how instruments are adroitly built up and then drop out (a process overseen by the producer Mark Ronson, whose reputation would be sealed by the success of the record). This is a recording that's been thought through on a sonic level. Of course in retrospect the success of that craft led to every other hit in the last few years adopting a similar retro approach. Sometimes that's worked (Adele and Rumer have both had their moments), sometimes not so much (if I never hear Duffy's Mercy again it will be too soon). As a result these days it can sound overly familiar. But in 2006 it felt new enough. Most of that year, if I'm honest, I was listening to dubstep. My go-to sounds were Burial's debut album, and The World is Gone, the first album by Various, who mixed up electronica and nu folk. Burial's album in particular sounded like the ghost of old jungle and garage tracks, urban, minimalist, compelling. The most interesting British music was being made that year in the margins. But that left the mainstream wide open in 2006. And apart from the ongoing usurpation of the charts by Timbaland (who in 2006 was busy reinventing Nelly Furtado) and Gnarls Barkley's Crazy (originally released the year before), Amy Winehouse was the only game | 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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Salix Babylonica is the Latin name for which tree? | Salix babylonica - Plant Finder Plant Finder Tried and Trouble-free Recommended by 4 Professionals Common Name: weeping willow Height: 30.00 to 50.00 feet Spread: 30.00 to 50.00 feet Bloom Time: April to May Bloom Description: Silver green Sun: Full sun to part shade Water: Medium to wet Garden locations Culture Grow in average, medium to wet, well-drained soils in full sun to part shade. Thrives in moist soils. Avoid dry soils. Prefers full sun. Prune as needed in late winter to early spring. This species may not be reliably winter hardy in the St. Louis area, and is best grown in the southern parts of the U.S. Noteworthy Characteristics Salix babylonica, commonly called weeping willow or Babylon weeping willow, is a medium to large deciduous tree with a stout trunk topped by a graceful broad-rounded crown of branches that sweep downward to the ground. It grows to 30-50’ (sometimes to 60’) tall and as wide. It is native to China. Many consider this tree to have the best form of the weeping willows available in commerce. Bark is gray-black. Branchlets are typically green or brown. This weeping willow can be a spectacular specimen at the edge of a pond with its branches gracefully weeping down to touch the water, however, it is often very difficult to site this tree in a residential landscape. It is dioecious, with male and female flowers appearing in silvery green catkins (to 1” long) on separate male and female trees. Flowering catkins appear in April-May, but are not showy. Narrow, lanceolate, finely-toothed leaves (to 6” long and 3/4” wide) with long acuminate apices are light green above and gray-green beneath. Variable fall color is usually an undistinguished greenish-yellow. Some experts believe that the true species no longer exists in the wild in China and that plants being sold today under the name S. babylonica are primarily hybrids or mistakenly identified similar species. Salix is an ancient Latin name for willows. The specific epithet was given to this tree by Carl Linnaeus who mistakenly believed it to be the biblical willow of Babylon instead of a tree from China that was likely transported westward beginning in biblical times along the Silk Road trade route from China through central Asia, Afghanistan, Iraq, and Syria, eventually finding its way into Europe by the early 1700s. The trees growing in Babylon along the Euphrates River in biblical times were probably poplars (Populus euphratica) which are not willows but are in the willow family. Problems Susceptible to numerous disease problems including blights, powdery mildew, leaf spots and cankers. It also is visited by many insect pests including aphids, scale, borers, lacebugs and caterpillars. Wood is weak and tends to crack. Branches may be damaged by ice and snow. Litter from leaves, twigs and branches may be a problem. Shallow roots may clog sewers or drains and make gardening underneath the trees difficult. Garden Uses Weeping form of this tree is quite beautiful when the tree is planted in appropriate settings. Weeping willow may be grown most effectively in moist soils along streams, ponds or other water bodies. It is generally not recommended for use as a specimen in residential landscapes because of its susceptibility to breakage, potential insect/disease problems, invasive roots which seek out cracks in sewer and water pipes, litter potential, and overall mature size (this can develop into a very large tree). | Willow Tree Names and Types of Willow (Salix) Species Salix ×laestadiana = Salix cinerea × Salix lapponum Salix ×laurentiana (Laurent's Willow) = Salix discolor (Pussy Willow) × Salix myricoides (Bayberry Willow) Salix ×laurina (Laurel-leaf Willow, Lagervide) = Salix caprea × Salix phylicifolia Salix ×lyonensis = Salix repens (Creeping Willow) × Salix arbuscula Salix ×meyeriana (Shiny-leaf Willow) = Salix pentandra × Salix euxina, (Possibly Salix pentandra × Salix ×fragilis) Salix ×mollissima (Sharp-stipule Willow) = Salix triandra (Almond Willow) × Salix viminalis (Basket Willow, Osier) Salix ×obtusata (Obtuse Willow) = Salix myricoides (Bayberry Willow) × Salix pyrifolia (Balsam Willow) Salix ×pedunculata (Blackbract Willow) = Salix discolor (Pussy Willow, American Willow × Salix pellita (Satiny Willow) Salix ×pendulina (Wisconsin Weeping Willow, Weeping Crack Willow, Niobe Willow) = Salix fragilis (Crack Willow) × Salix babylonica (Babylon Willow, Peking Willow, Weeping Willow) Salix ×pendulina nothovar. elegantissima (Thurlow Weeping Willow) Salix ×pilosiuscula Salix ×pontederana = Salix cinerea × Salix purpurea Salix ×rubens (Synonym of Salix ×fragilis) Salix ×rubra (Green-leaf Willow, Flätvide) = Salix purpurea × Salix viminalis Salix ×schneiderii = Salix lucida (Shining Willow) × Salix nigra (Black Willow) Salix ×sepulcralis (Golden Weeping Willow, Kemp Willow, Weeping Willow) = Salix alba (White Willow) × Salix babylonica (Peking Willow) Salix ×sepulcralis nothovar. chrysocoma (Golden hybrid weeping Willow) = Salix alba ssp. vitellina × Salix babylonica Salix ×sepulcralis nothovar. sepulcralis (Weeping Willow) = Salix alba ssp. alba × Salix babylonica Salix ×seringeana (Seringe Willow) = Salix caprea (Goat Willow) × Salix elaeagnos (Elaeagnus Willow) Salix ×simulatrix (Dvärgrisvide) = Salix arbuscula (Mountain Willow) × Salix herbacea (Snowbed Willow) Salix ×smithiana (Broadleaf osier, Silky-leaf Osier, Häckvide) = Salix cinerea (Grey Willow) × Salix viminalis (Basket Willow, Osier) Salix ×stipularis (Eared Osier, Dammvide) = Salix atrocinerea × Salix viminalis Salix ×subalpina = Salix glauca var. appendiculata × Salix caprea Salix ×subsericea = Salix cinerea × Salix repens (Creeping Willow) Salix ×tsugaluensis = Salix integra × Salix vulpina Salix ×undulata = Salix alba × Salix triandra. Synonym; Salix ×mollissima var. undulata Salix ×ungavensis Salix ×wiegandii (Wiegand's Willow) = Salix calcicola (Limestone Willow, Woolly Willow) × Salix candida (Sage Willow, Sageleaf Willow) Salix ×wimmeriana Salix alba 'Caerulea' (Cricket-bat Willow), Synonym; Salix alba var. caerulea Salix alba 'Vitellina' (Golden Willow); Synonym; Salix alba var. vitellina Salix alba 'Vitellina-Tristis' (Golden weeping Willow), Synonym; 'Tristis' Salix alba 'Sericea' (Silver Willow) |
Sir Gordon Richards retired from horse racing having ridden 4,870 winners in August of which year? | Pinza and Sir Gordon Richards Michael Church Racing Books Michael Church Racing Books Michael Church has a worldwide reputation as an authority on the history of Thoroughbred breeding. Apart from his lineage chart compilations of the Derby, 2,000 Guineas and Champion Sires, he has also written a dozen books, including the highly acclaimed, The Classic Pedigree, Dams of Classic Winners, and The Derby Stakes. Pinza and Sir Gordon Richards Pinza and Sir Gordon Richards As we celebrate The Queen’s 60th anniversary, I should like to recall the events of the Coronation Derby. A race in which her first Derby runner, Aureole, finished second to Pinza. A few days before the 1953 Derby, the newly crowned Queen Elizabeth II conferred a knighthood on Gordon Richards for his services to racing. On Derby Day, Sir Gordon was to make his 28th and final attempt to win the race, this time on Pinza, a powerful bay of 16.1 hands by the French stayer Chanteur out of Pasqua, by Donatello. Bred by Fred Darling, Pinza was sold as a yearling to Sir Victor Sassoon at the Newmarket Sales for 1,500 guineas. Sent to Newmarket trainer Norman Bertie, although backward as a two-year-old, Pinza won two of his four starts, concluding with an impressive five lengths victory in the Dewhurst Stakes. He was allotted 9st 2lb in the Free Handicap, 5lb less than the Middle Park winner Nearula. Slow to recover from a fall on gravel in the winter, Pinza missed the Guineas and returned in mid-May to win the Newmarket Stakes in a canter. After which, his Derby price was immediately cut from 33-1 to 8-1. Derby Day was hot and sunny and the crowd, reported to be more than half-a-million, had been swelled by the thousands who had come to London for the Coronation earlier in the week. The Queen’s runner Aureole, having won the Lingfield Derby Trial, had been a leading fancy for some weeks, but after sweating up in the preliminaries drifted out to 9-1. Joint-favourites at 5-1 were Pinza and Aureole’s stable companion Premonition, winner of the Great Northern Stakes at York. Also in contention was the Two Thousand Guineas winner Nearula, who had missed a vital week of preparation and was now offered at 10-1. The 27 runners on their way, Shikampur took an early lead and coming down the hill he was four lengths clear of Victory Roll and Mountain King, with Pinza close up. Around Tattenham Corner, Richards, finding an opening on the rails, moved Pinza into second place. Once in the straight, Charlie Smirke continued to ride out Shikampur, but Pinza closed rapidly and swept by two furlongs out. In the final stages, Aureole made steady progress on the outside, but by now it was too late and the deafening cheers from the distance told the tale – Gordon Richards had finally won the Derby. To all those who witnessed the occasion (including the author) it was a never-to-be-forgotten day. Aureole was second, four lengths away, with Pink Horse running on in third and the gallant Shikampur fourth. After the weigh-in the Queen sent for the winning jockey to offer her congratulations. Sir Gordon Richards (1904-1986), one of a family of 12 children, was born at Donnington Wood, near Oakengates in Shropshire, where his father was a coal miner. Gordon served his apprenticeship with Martin Hartigan at Foxhill and rode his first winner on Jimmy White’s Gay Lord at Leicester on 16 October, 1920. He was Champion Jockey for the first time in 1925 and, in 1933, made the front pages of every Daily newspaper when beating Fred Archer’s record of 146 winners in a season. A modest, dedicated man of great integrity, Gordon Richards was the undisputed hero of those who followed racing for the first half of the 20th century, and his Derby victory on Pinza the most popular of that period. In 1954, when leaving the paddock at Sandown, the filly Abergeldie reared up and fell over backwards on top of Richards, breaking his pevis and dislocating four ribs. The following year, fully recovered, he trained from Beckhampton, later moving first to Ogbourne-Maizey and then to Whitsbury in Hampshire, with | Facts & Figures Facts & Figures It is illegal for anyone aged under 18 to gamble Facts & Figures Records The first race was held in 1839, but it started in inauspicious circumstances, going off two hours late after confusion over weighing procedures. The aptly named, and 5-1 favourite, Lottery came home first. The 1929 National featured the most starters in the race when 66 horses lined up. The smallest field was in 1883 when just 10 faced the starter. The fastest ever time is the 8 minutes 47.8 seconds Mr Frisk recorded in taking victory in 1990. The slowest time is the 14m 53s it took Lottery to win the first National in 1839. The smallest number of finishers was in 1928 when Tipperary Tim, a 100-1 outsider, was the first of two past the post. The greatest number of horses to finish was 23 in 1984. Hallo Dandy, ridden by Neale Doughty, was the winner. 17 completed last season. The 1997 Grand National, which was won by Lord Gyllene, was the 150th running of the race at Aintree and Sir Peter O'Sullevan's 50th and final commentary for the BBC. 2013 saw the first screening of the race by Channel 4. The shortest price winner was Poethlyn at 11-4 in 1919. The Course The first five Grand National's included one jump that was a stone wall. It was situated where the water jump now stands. Becher's Brook earned its name when a top jockey, Captain Martin Becher, took shelter in the brook after being unseated. "Water tastes disgusting without the benefits of whisky" he reflected. The Chair is the tallest fence at 5ft 2ins, and the broadest. The fence got its name as it was once alongside the seat used by the distance judge. The fences at Aintree are made up of spruce from the Lake District. The cost of the building work is tens of thousands of pounds and takes a month to complete. As well as horse racing, Aintree has also hosted a European and five British Grand Prix. Stirling Moss won his first Grand Prix in Liverpool in 1955. The change seemed to work in 2014 as no horse lost his jockey until the Canal Turn, although there were plenty of early casualties last year. Horses Red Rum is the most successful horse, having won the Grand National three times: 1973, 1974 and 1977. The oldest winning horse is Peter Simple, aged 15 (1853); the youngest winning horses were Alcibiade (1865), Regal (1876), Austerlitz (1877), Empress (1880), Lutteur III (1909), all aged 5. Abd-El-Kader was the first horse to win back-to-back Nationals, in 1850 and 1851. The Colonel, (1869 & 1870), Reynoldstown (1935 & 1936) and Red Rum (1973 & 1974) have also retained the crown. Can Many Clouds join this elite club this year? Moiffa won in 1904 - having disappeared a year earlier. On a trip to Liverpool from New Zealand, Moiffa's ship was shipwrecked. The horse was presumed lost at sea before turning up on an outcrop south of Ireland. The legendary Golden Miller won in 1934 and became the only horse to complete the Cheltenham Gold Cup-Grand National double in the same season. Garrison Savannah narrowly failed to emulate the feat in 1991. Manifesto has run in more races than any other horse. Between 1895 and 1904, he ran in eight races, winning two and coming third on three occasions. He only failed to finish once. Two Russian horses, Reljef and Grifel, competed in the 1961 Grand National, but neither finished. Horses from Hungary, the Czech Republic and Norway have also run in previous Grand Nationals, although all with similarly disappointing results. Hungarian chaser Buszke was pulled up in 1868, while Gyi Lovam, the first Czechoslovakian challenger in 1931, came to grief at Becher�s, was remounted but fell again four fences later. The Czech-trained Essex, Fraze and Quirinus all carried automatic top-weight in the 1980s and 1990s but failed to complete. The 2000 renewal saw the first Norwegian-trained runner in the shape of Trinitro, but he got no further than the first fence where he fell. Japanese thoroughbred, Fujino-O captured four consecutive renewals of the prestigious Nakayama Daishogai in his homeland before being sent to Britain to be prepared f |
The ancient Aztecs called it the testicle tree. What do we know it as? | 10 Maya foods that changed the world's eating habits - SFGate 10 Maya foods that changed the world's eating habits By Christine Delsol , San Francisco Chronicle Published 4:00 am, Wednesday, August 26, 2009 Photo: Lynette Evans, The Chronicle Image 1of/4 Close Image 1 of 4 A salmonella strain found in a Mexican -grown Jalapeno at a Texas plant has prompted new FDA warnings. A salmonella strain found in a Mexican -grown Jalapeno at a Texas plant has prompted new FDA warnings. Photo: Lynette Evans, The Chronicle Image 2 of 4 Mole Chicken at Tropisueno, a Mexican restaurant that is a casual taqueria during the day and morhs into a nice, table service restaurant at night in San Francisco, Calif., on January 20, 2009. Mole Chicken at Tropisueno, a Mexican restaurant that is a casual taqueria during the day and morhs into a nice, table service restaurant at night in San Francisco, Calif., on January 20, 2009. Photo: Craig Lee, The Chronicle Image 3 of 4 Photo: Liz Mangelsdorf, The Chronicle Image 4 of 4 Photo: MIKE KEPKA, The San Francisco Chronicle 10 Maya foods that changed the world's eating habits 1 / 4 Back to Gallery The ancient Maya civilization — which ranged from the Yucatán Peninsula to Chiapas and Tabasco states, part of Veracruz state and as far south as Honduras — is well known for perfecting architectural techniques that produced towering cities, and for developing an advanced written language and creating books centuries before anything comparable appeared in Europe. The Maya also were gifted mathematicians who developed the concept of zero. And their astronomers, through centuries of patient observation, created a 365-day solar calendar that varies by less than 2 seconds from the one we use today — more accurate than what Cortés was using when he landed in 1519. Lost among the laurels heaped upon the Maya, though, is credit for their agricultural wizardry. When the conquering Spanish started carrying Maya food staples back to Europe and to the Caribbean, Asia and Africa, it changed the world's eating habits. We're not talking about the Yucatán's deliciously exotic lime-and-achiote concoctions but food you buy every day in Safeway's produce aisles. Just try to get through a day without: 1. Chocolate Legions of chocoholics would argue that the Maya's "food of the gods," made from the toasted, fermented seeds of the cacao tree, is the New World's greatest gift to civilization. Though Cortés learned of chocolate from the Aztecs, they had acquired it through trade with the Maya, who first cultivated it about 3,000 years ago. Maya and Aztec aficionados drank their chocolate bitter and spicy; sugar was unknown before the conquest. Even today, chocolate in the Yucatán may be flavored with paprika, annatto or even pepper. But it was more than a drink to the Maya, who believed it came from the gods and formed a bridge between heaven and earth. Cacao seeds were an early form of money, and archaeologists have uncovered counterfeit seeds made of clay. 2. Vanilla (vainilla) The elixir from the world's only known edible orchid, probably first cultivated by the Totonaca in neighboring Veracruz state, had become a common flavoring for the Maya's chocolate drinks by the 1500s. Vanilla, too, was adopted by the Aztecs, who introduced it to Cortés. Spanish and Portuguese explorers who brought it to Africa and Asia in the 16th century named it vainilla, or "little pod." Southern Mexico's jungle is still the only place the Vanilla planifolia orchid grows wild, pollinated by native, non-stinging bees that produce Maya honey. Today's prized Tahitian vanilla, which came from Mexican stock, requires hand-pollination. 3. Corn (maíz) Every elementary-school kid knows corn was the most important food in the Americas. The Popul Vuh, the Maya "bible," attributes humankind's very existence to this domesticated strain of wild grass. In its creation myth, the "Creators and Makers" fashioned man from tender kernels of yellow and white corn after failed attempts with mud and wood. Though corn was a dietary staple in most of Mexico as long as 6,000 | Account Suspended Account Suspended This Account has been suspended. Contact your hosting provider for more information. |
For which film at the 2015 Oscar Awards did J K Simmons win the Oscar for Best Supporting Actor? | J.K. Simmons Wins Best Supporting Actor At The 2015 Oscars, Wants You To Call Your Mom | The Huffington Post J.K. Simmons Wins Best Supporting Actor At The 2015 Oscars, Wants You To Call Your Mom 02/22/2015 08:42 pm ET | Updated Feb 26, 2015 320 Leigh Blickley Senior News Editor of Entertainment, The Huffington Post J.K. Simmons won Best Supporting Actor at the Oscars on Sunday for his performance in "Whiplash." In the film, Simmons plays fearsome band teacher Terence Fletcher, who continuously abuses young jazz drummer Andrew (Miles Teller) as the student tries to prove his worth. This is the 60-year-old actor's first Oscar nomination and win. He beat out Ethan Hawke ("Boyhood"), Robert Duvall ("The Judge"), Edward Norton ("Birdman") and Mark Ruffalo ("Foxcatcher") for the honor. Simmons thanked his wife and children in his acceptance speech, before making a plea to everyone to call their parents. "If you’re lucky enough to have a parent alive on this planet -- call them, don’t text them!" Simmons said. Simmons, known for his roles on television shows "Oz" and "Law & Order," has been sweeping the Best Supporting Actor category throughout the 2015 awards show season. He was previously named Best Supporting Actor by the Golden Globes, Screen Actors Guild Awards, Critics' Choice Awards and BAFTA Awards. "So much of my career as a screen actor has been in smaller and supporting roles and this is certainly a supporting role as well, but people refer to this as a two-hander even though there are wonderful characters in it. It's a very meaningful part that's a bigger part of the script than a lot of my characters tend to be," Simmons told Interview magazine of landing the part in "Whiplash." "I still go in and read for directors and meet directors, but it's nice to have somebody just offer me a part like this out of the blue. In that way it's sort of another level of accomplishment/luck." For a full list of Oscar winners, head here . Also on HuffPost: | Least Deserving Oscar Winner of All Time Follow DL on Least Deserving Oscar Winner of All Time It could be an actor, actress, film, director, supporting, etc. Everyone always says Elizabeth Taylor for Butterfield 8 was a Pity Oscar. What's the one Oscar-winner where you shook your head and said, "Um, what?" by Anonymous Greatest Show on Earth, best picture 1952 (?) by Anonymous I know there's more. She's just one of the more egregious recent ones. by Anonymous Katharine Hepburn - all four wins Elizabeth Taylor - WHO'S AFRAID OF VIRGINIA WOOLF? by Anonymous Don't we do this thread every week? by Anonymous I saw Butterfield 8 several years ago. Liz wasn't bad in it at all! by Anonymous Definitely Crash. For Acting, Hilary Swank's second. by Anonymous Least Deserving Oscar Winner For... Best Picture: Crash Best Director: Mel Gibson, Braveheart Best Actor: Al Pacino, Scent of a Woman Best Actress: Hilary Swank, Million Dollar Baby Best Supporting Actor: Christian Bale, The Fighter Best Supporting Actress: Jennifer Hudson, Dreamgirls by Anonymous 02/25/2014 Pierre Boulle, Best Adapted Screenplay for Bridge on the River Kwai: He couldn't even write or speak English: he wrote the book the movie was based on, but didn't contribute a word to the screenplay and was used as a front for blacklisted writers during the McCarthy era Hugh Griffith, Best Supporting Actor for Ben-Hur: His performance is utterly forgettable. People mock Charlton Heston's overacting, but at least you remember what he does. Or Pacino going "Hoo-ah!" in Scent of a Woman. Griffith is neither good nor bad, he doesn't do anything! He's just there. At least the scenery-chewers do something. This one is doubly perplexing as Ben-Hur already had an excellent candidate for Supporting Actor: Stephen Boyd as Messala. by Anonymous reply 12 02/25/2014 Liz was terrible in Butterfield 8. She had no chemistry with Laurence Hervey at all. The film would have worked better if it was about a gay guy and his fag hag. Liz would have been brilliant in that role. Halle Berry might be one crazy cunt but all least she accepted her Razzie! For all her insanity she really was a good sport about everything. Julia Roberts winning was a farce.What a shitty actress she is.She's not even in the same class as her brother Eric Roberts let alone a Meryl Streep. by Anonymous reply 18 02/25/2014 "I Just Called to Say I Love You" as Best Song in 1984 (from "The Woman in Red"). Gimme a fuckin' break! In what universe is that an Oscar-worthy song???? by Anonymous reply 19 02/25/2014 Get ready for Jennifer Lawrence (x2)! It's gonna happen. And she didn't even need to campaign. Also, Argo. Why the heck did Hollywood feel bad for Ben Affleck when he didn't get nominated? Dude has never done a significant film and this was only his third directed movie. Probably because they didn't rewatch Argo to see if it held up (it doesn't). Zero Dark Thirty was robbed...Kathryn Bigelow is the one who should've been held up by the industry amid the faux controversy. by Anonymous reply 20 02/25/2014 I'm by no means a Swank fan, but I thought she was beyond great in Million Dollar Baby. She's been amazing in exactly 2 roles and was lucky enough to win 2 Oscars as a result. I think it's a shame more potent actors don't even have one, but she was great in both of those roles. by Anonymous [quote]Titanic was another undeserving flick. Well, The Full Monty wasn't deserving either. by Anonymous reply 49 02/25/2014 gotta agree with R53. Vivien Leigh was perfection as Scarlett O'Hara. No actress of her time would've been better in the role. by Anonymous reply 51 02/25/2014 'Triumph Of The Will' is a good film too, R57. Watching it didn't turn me into a nazi. by Anonymous reply 53 02/25/2014 Sandra Bullock for that Lifetime movie where she adopted Shrek. She lives in Texas and she couldn't even manage a Suthun accent. Her face is a botoxed mask. Sidibe deserved it. But because she was a newcomer, people thought she was some urban teen playing herself. We all know now she couldn't be more different than Precious, |
What term refers to a style of fatalistic or menacing cinema, coined first by French critics in describing US thrillers of the 1940s? | The 100 Best Film Noirs of All Time :: Movies :: Lists :: Page 1 :: Paste The 100 Best Film Noirs of All Time Share Tweet Submit Pin Since its coining in 1946 by French critic Nino Frank, who observed from afar something dark, quite literally, going on at the American cinema, the term “film noir” has been debated and debated and debated some more. Is it a genre? A subgenre? A movement? A trend? A commentary? A style? For the purposes of this introduction, let’s call it a response. Noir was nothing if not a reaction, a reflection of a nation reeling from despicable evil overseas and revolutionary upheaval on the domestic front. It started matter-of-factly enough. The men—including the screenwriters—had gone off to fight, and as the women stepped up, into the public sector and newfound independence, studio chiefs turned to the fast-and-cheap pulp mysteries of Raymond Chandler, Dashiell Hammett, and James M. Cain for their next productions. International directors like Fritz Lang, Michael Curtiz, and Robert Siodmak, who’d honed the dramatic visuals of German Expressionism, fled their war-torn homes for the plentiful opportunities in Tinseltown. But things get complicated here, and fast. See, noir didn’t play by any rules, not really. We think of noirs as urban stories, but that’s not always the case—for every L.A. and N.Y.C.-set saga, there’s a small, heartland tragedy. We think of a never-ending, rain-soaked night—sunlight replaced with neon and nocturnal reflections, the optical trickery of mirrors and shadows—but in contrast, the days of noir scorched its characters. We admire its heavily stylized approach—exaggerated camera angles, tension-crafting mise-en-scène, flashbacks, deep focus and trademark shadows—but also its neo-realist and documentary-like experiments. We talk about noir plotting and tropes, but in fact it drew liberally from the gangster pics of the Depression/Prohibition era, crime procedurals, heist movies, horror films (again, the German Expressionist influence), romantic melodrama, Gothic thrillers, tawdry B-movies, and that other quintessentially American breed, the Western. Though its blueprints were everywhere, noir forged its own language, its own playbook, its own universe. Some define noir as or by a tone, and it’s very much a mood, a sensibility. Noir is a state of mind, of subconscious, a fever dream, an existential crisis. Life had grown profoundly strange for its first-generation audience … off-balance, alienating, lonely. Think about it: As the classic period of noir, generally regarded as 1940-58, wore on, more jaded and pessimistic, shell-shocked soldiers were returning to a forever changed urban and suburban landscape. Homes they didn’t recognize, communities that had gone on in their absence, workplaces that no longer needed them, and wives who weren’t dependent on them anymore. The roles were reversed, the world was upside down. Things didn’t make sense. All that paranoia and pathos, before the second Red Scare. Enter the private detective and his antihero ilk—a scarred, brooding fella who for his considerable flaws was sympathetic. You couldn’t say the same for the ladies, what with that Madonna-whore complex running rampant through noir’s icky Freudian gender dynamics. Unless they were a good, subservient girl, women were brazen, sexual bitches, more often than not smarter, and more powerful, than the guys—at least at the outset. Extrapolated to the off-screen world, the logic was, solve the crime, solve the problem. Put the femme fatale in her place, show the girl—the world—who’s boss. Take it all back. The nightmare was made wish-fulfillment. It’s not overreaching to read all of this from the 300 or so titles generally considered the classic noir canon. Remember: The folks at the Hollywood Production Code couldn’t handle it either, mandating changes in service of propriety, i.e., social conformity. (Had Will Hays, Joseph Breen, and their censoring kind not been around, noir would’ve been an even more nihilistic realm.) In any case, the M.O. was linear: Talk it out, trace the clues, | A Nightmare on Elm Street Reviews & Ratings - IMDb IMDb 124 out of 146 people found the following review useful: A movie that rejuvenated the slasher genre from United States 28 February 2005 By 1984, the slasher genre was wearing thin. Halloween bombed out with number 3, and Friday the 13th was falling into the dreadful mix of completely cliché horror. Without A Nightmare on Elm Street, that could have been it for the slasher film. With it, however, the genre was brought off the respirator for another 10 years when Craven did it again with Scream, but I digress. Wes Craven delivers a very original, creative, and well played out horror film that has the perfect level of plot, fright, gore, and imagination. The balance of these elements is key, as it gives you the best of all of them, without becoming too cliché, too bloody, or too silly. The movie keeps you with the characters throughout, who, unlike in the Friday the 13th series, aren't there only to be lined up for slaughter. To top all that off, there's the smart, fear-inspiring bogeyman Freddy Krueger, who is one of the greatest villains in cinema history. The combination of all these factors makes A Nightmare on Elm Street easily recognizable as a landmark in classic horror. Nancy and Tina are a little upset. They both are having terrifying nightmares of someone they can only describe as a man in a dirty sweater with knives for fingers, and Tina is having some guy issues. In fact, this nightmare shook Tina up so much that she has her friends over to keep her company, and has some great makeup sex with her man, Rod. Well, the man with the dirty sweater visits her subconscious once again, and she is inexplicably dragged to the ceiling and butchered, in an incredibly brutal, horrifying scene. Rod is arrested for the crime, and one by one, this mysterious specter assimilates Nancy and her friend's dreams. She keeps being stalked by this bogeyman, and after several episodes (that nearly puts her in the nuthouse), Nancy learns of a certain child murderer, Fred Krueger, who happened to use a glove with knives to kill the kids, and was also burned to death by the parents of the neighborhood. Now knowing what she's up against, Nancy prepares for battle, but how do you fight your dreams? An interesting approach is taken by Craven to solve that problem, leading to the final show down between the lion and the lamb. The whole ordeal ends with a twist so bizarre that you can't help but love it. When this movie was made, Halloween had set the stage, and Friday the 13th turned into what is now known as a cliché slasher. Wes Craven picked up on the psychological terror of Halloween, and the gore in Friday the 13th, and made it a psychologically chilling gory movie, while not turning to exploitation just to keep your interest. It stays terrifying by unbelievably violent and scary scenes while not going over-the-top. What makes these scenes effective is not only Craven's imagination, but the movie has a good, fear-inspiring villain. Freddy Krueger is the perfect horror villain because he's so brutal that it's terrifying. He hits home with everyone's idea of the bogeyman, but instead of hiding in your closet (where you can be safe from), he gets you in your dreams. There's virtually no way to stop him. How do you resist sleep? How do you resist dreaming? Of course, the idea is so outrageous that no one believes Nancy, which leaves the audience and the characters frustrated. The problem is, the person with the power is the person whose in control, and that's him. That's what allows Craven to build the tension in the movie. Again, like Carpenter's Halloween, Craven gets you attached to Nancy and her friends, instead of presenting characters in hopes of you being scared when they die, or just to pad the body count (and he still makes it gory without that factor). They're ordinary teenagers that a young audience can relate to, which is the target audience for this film. If you think about it, the movie is kind of goofy. A clown-like bogeyman who haunts your dreams with various wisecracks. |
What judicial office does Lord Dyson hold? | Courts and Tribunals Judiciary | Master of the Rolls Courts and Tribunals Judiciary Magistrates Master of the Rolls As a Head of Division and Member of the Privy Council, the Master of the Rolls is given the prefix ‘Right Honourable’. The current Master of the Rolls is Sir Terence Etherton. Who is the Master of the Rolls? The Master of the Rolls was originally responsible for the safe-keeping of charters, patents and records of important court judgments written on parchment rolls. He still has responsibility for documents of national importance, being Chairman of the Advisory Council on Public Records and Chairman of the Royal Commission on Historical Manuscripts. The Master of the Rolls is, by virtue of his office, a judge of the Court of Appeal and and is the President of its Civil Division. He is responsible for the deployment and organisation of the work of the judges of the division as well as presiding in one of its courts. He normally sits with two Lords Justices of Appeal and there is occasionally a third member such as a retired Lord Justice. The most complex cases traditionally come before the Master of the Rolls. The Master of the Rolls is second in judicial importance to the Lord Chief Justice. He is consulted on matters such as the civil justice system and rights of audience. Appointment The Heads of Division are appointed by the Queen on the recommendation of a selection panel convened by the Judicial Appointments Commission. The selection panel comprises the President of the Supreme Court or his nominee as Chair, the Lord Chief Justice or his nominee, the Chairman of the JAC or their nominee and a lay member of the JAC. The Chairman of the panel has a casting vote in the event of a tie. The panel reports to the Lord Chancellor, who can then accept the selection, reject it, or require the panel to reconsider. If practical the panel must consult the current holder of the office for which a selection is being made. By law, candidates for the post must be qualified for appointment as a Lord Justice of Appeal or to be a judge of the Court of Appeal. In practice, Heads of Division are generally appointed from among the Lords of Appeal in Ordinary (the Law Lords) or Lords Justices of Appeal. Court Dress For criminal hearings Heads of Division and Court of Appeal judges wear a Court coat and waistcoat (or a sleeved waistcoat) with skirt or trousers and bands (two strips of fabric hanging from the front of a collar), a black silk gown and a short wig. When presiding over civil cases this group of judges wear the civil robe introduced on 1 October 2008, with gold tabs at the neck of the gown and no wig. Did you find what you were looking for? Yes | Mr Wilson's Son Marries - British Pathé British Pathé Description No title - Prime Minister Harold Wilson's son Robin marries Joy Crispin at St. Gregory's Church. Dawlish, Devon. M/S pan crowds waiting outside St. Gregory's Church, Dawlish. C/U church notice board. C/U pan Mr and Mrs Harold Wilson arriving. M/S of Joy Crispin arriving with her father. M/S as Joy kisses policeman on duty. M/S of the church. L/S as Robin and Joy emerge. M/S as Robin kisses Joy. C/U crowd watching. M/S as Harold kisses Joy. M/S pressmen. C/U pan bride and groom making way through crowd. M/S crowd in the street. |
Who wrote the 1955 novel 'The Ginger Man'? | Publishing Blues : THE HISTORY OF THE GINGER MAN: The Rags to Riches Story of the Making of a Masterpiece by the Man Who Wrote It and Fought for Its Life, By J. P. Donleavy (Houghton Mifflin Co.: $30; 544 pp.) - latimes YOU ARE HERE: LAT Home → Collections Publishing Blues : THE HISTORY OF THE GINGER MAN: The Rags to Riches Story of the Making of a Masterpiece by the Man Who Wrote It and Fought for Its Life, By J. P. Donleavy (Houghton Mifflin Co.: $30; 544 pp.) May 01, 1994 |Colm Toibin | Colm Toibin's most recent novel is "Heather Blazing" (Viking) This is a story with a happy ending. In a publisher's note at the back we are told tha J.P. Donleavy's legendary first novel, "The Ginger Man," has sold 5 million copies throughout the world and has not been out of print since it was first published in 1955. This new book tells how Donleavy wrote the book, suffered rejection, only to have the book published, to his horror, by a publisher of pornography in Paris. But it tells a great deal more besides, offering a picture of American exiles mixing with local bohemians and writers in Ireland after the war. Donleavy began his novel in County Wicklow, south of Dublin, in a small cottage. He was just married; his wife's family was unsure whether their daughter was safe in the hands of this would-be first novelist. Gainor Crist, the model for "The Ginger Man," appears here, built up as a character of great eccentricity, but curiously un-alive in these pages, a ghostly presence. The writer Ernest Gebler emerges as wise and encouraging; toward the end of the book Gebler meets the young novelist Edna O'Brien. Her family, or her family's supporters, come to intervene and save her virtue, thus offering Donleavy material for one of the many fight scenes in this book. When his novel was almost ready to be launched, Donleavy returned to the United States. He introduces us to many of his old schoolmates and neighbors. Perhaps this would work in another book, but here, at times, it is like reading a telephone book, or other people's postcards. Take Mrs. Kuntze, for example. She appears on Page 307: " . . . on the main street of Katonah Avenue, I met Mrs. Kuntze. And as I was about to leave Woodlawn for good, it seemed as if it were preordained. For this pleasant, attractive woman of outspokenness and character was the mother of Alan, Donald and of my first girlfriend, Carol, all of whom had been part of my most impressionable years growing up in America. And for this nice lady, I briefly broke my silence and croaked out a few words." Publishers are not so nice; and it is made clear to Donleavy that, because of its supposed obscenity, his book will not be published in the United States. He is not short of confidence and, more importantly perhaps, he is not short of money--he gets a handsome wedding present from his father-in-law, and then some cash from his mother, and is subsequently supported by Ernest Gebler who reads the manuscript of "The Ginger Man" and recognizes the real writer in Donleavy. This book is at its best when it sticks to the subject of "The Ginger Man." Donleavy seems to have kept every single rejection slip sent to him in Britain and the United States. The reader knows the outcome, but there is great drama in watching the story unfold. "This manuscript of yours. Were we to publish it here in Boston, we would be tarred and feathered," he is told. Late one night, while carousing in London with Brendan Behan he hears about the Olympia Press, a French publisher who publishes books in English, and had published Samuel Beckett. The tone of book becomes more concentrated as Donleavy prints the entire correspondence between himself and the Olympia Press. His disappointment and anger shine from the pages when he finally gets his printed book. He had been waiting for this moment for so long. And now he discovers that his title is not in the literary list with Beckett but in a list with titles like "The Enormous Bed," "School for Sin," "The Sexual Life of Robinson Crusoe" and "The Whip Angels." Soon, it becomes clear that there w | quizballs 50 -- part 2 - Google Groups quizballs 50 -- part 2 41. What Cumbrian town was used as a 2007 pilot for the digital TV switch-over? 42. It was announced in April 2007 that Lord Justice Scott Baker would replace Baroness Butler-Sloss in what position? 43. What remarkable sale price did Damien Hirst's diamond-encrusted skull achieve? 44. Which world champion 400m runner successfully overturned her Olympic Games ban for missing drug tests? 45. Monks featured strongly in the September protests in which country? 46. Which northern England city was flooded by torrential rain on on 25 June 2007? 47. In what US city did Barack Obama announce his presidential candidacy in February 2007? 48. Which Bollywood actor was at the centre of the 2007 Big Brother TV Show racism uproar? 49. Shinzo Abe resigned in September 2007 as prime minister of which country? 50. Which corporation bought 1.6% of Facebook for $240m? 51. The Kate Moss Collection was launched by what store chain? 52. The two CDs lost by the UK department HMRC (Her Majesty's Revenue and Customs) contained personal details of 20m people relating to claims of what? 53. Who resigned as England cricket coach after the 2007 Ashes series 5-0 defeat? 54. What nickname was used by the media for the senior policeman in charge of the Cash for Honours investigation? 55. In May 2007 Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum announced the biggest what in history to date? 56. Intensive British forces operations in Afghanistan through 2007 were centred in which province? 57. In what significant UK location was the August 2007 Climate Change Camp sited? 58. Which movie star left the much publicized 'rude pig' phone message for his twelve year old daughter? 59. In a bizarre 2007 confessional frenzy, Ruth Kelly, Jacqui Smith, Harriet Harman, Hazel Blears and Alistair Darling where among several British government ministers to make what admission? 60. At the end of 2007 how many England Premiership football (soccer) clubs were foreign owned? 61. In June 2007 the Millennium Dome re-opened under what name? 62. Which famous aviator and adventurer went missing over the Nevada Desert in September 2007? 63. The perfume brand 'Mwah' was launched in 2007 by which 'celebrity'? 64. What country celebrated on August 15th 2007 its 60th anniversary of independence from British rule? 65. Who resigned as World Bank President after failing to disprove allegations of his nepotism? 66. Which country won the 2007 FIFA Women's World Cup? 67. Following an Ofcom investigation which TV company was judged in September 2007 to be the worst offending in the premium line phone-in scandals? 68. What film won the 2007 Academy Award for Best Picture? 69. Speculation towards the end of 2007 suggested that Rupert Murdoch's News International Group was in discussion to buy what significant business networking website? 70. Which rapper cancelled his UK tour when refused entry to the country? 71. What was the name of the Space Shuttle which launched on June 8th 2007? 72. Who made this amusing statement: "I have expressed a degree of regret that may be equated with an apology..." ? 73. Whose secret donations of over half a million pounds caused a big problem for the Labour Party when they were exposed in November 2007? 74. Who became the new French president in 2007? 75. Who was charged with fraud when he reappeared five years after going missing in a canoe off the Cleveland coast? 76. Clarence Mitchell was appointed media spokesman for whom in September 2007? 77. Which Formula One racing team was expelled from the 2007 Constructors Championship for spying on a competitor? 78. Blake Fielder-Civil achieved notoriety as whose errant husband? 79. Which former newspaper owner and business mogul was sentenced to 78 months imprisonment for fraud in December 2007? 80. Which major city switched off its lights for an hour on the evening of 31 March 2007 as a political statement about climate change? 81. What was the village and laboratory site na |
Who, in 1792, wrote the book 'A Vindication of the Rights of Woman'? | Wollstonecraft, Mary. 1792. A Vindication of the Rights of Woman A Vindication of the Rights of Woman With Strictures on Political and Moral Subjects Mary Wollstonecraft Published in 1792, A Vindication of the Rights of Woman was the first great feminist treatise. Wollstonecraft preached that intellect will always govern and sought to persuade women to endeavour to acquire strength, both of mind and body, and to convince them that the soft phrases, susceptibility of heart, delicacy of sentiment, and refinement of taste, are almost synonimous [sic] with epithets of weakness. | Original Stories from Real Life - iSnare Free Encyclopedia Original Stories from Real Life Title page from the first edition of Original Stories (1788) Original Stories from Real Life; with Conversations Calculated to Regulate the Affections, and Form the Mind to Truth and Goodness is the only complete work of children's literature by the 18th-century English feminist Mary Wollstonecraft . Original Stories begins with a frame story that sketches out the education of two young girls by their maternal teacher Mrs. Mason, followed by a series of didactic tales. The book was first published by Joseph Johnson in 1788 ; a second, illustrated edition, with engravings by William Blake , was released in 1791 and remained in print for around a quarter of a century. In Original Stories, Wollstonecraft employed the then-burgeoning genre of children's literature to promote the education of women and an emerging middle-class ideology. She argued that women would be able to become rational adults if they were educated properly as children, which was not a widely held belief in the 18th century, and contended that the nascent middle-class ethos was superior to the court culture represented by fairy tales and to the values of chance and luck found in chapbook stories for the poor. Wollstonecraft, in developing her own pedagogy, also responded to the works of the two most important educational theorists of the 18th century: John Locke and Jean-Jacques Rousseau . Contents Title page from Barbauld 's Lessons for Children (1778–79) Wollstonecraft's oeuvre shows "a keen and vital concern with education, especially the education of girls and women". [1] One year before she published Original Stories, she wrote a conduct book (a popular 18th-century genre, akin to the modern self-help book) entitled Thoughts on the Education of Daughters (1787), which describes how to raise the ideal middle-class woman. In 1789, she assembled The Female Speaker, a text meant to edify the minds of young women by exposing them to literature; she modelled it after William Enfield's anthology The Speaker, which was designed specifically for men. Just one year later, she translated Christian Gotthilf Salzmann's Elements of Morality, a popular German pedagogical text. Wollstonecraft continued writing on educational issues in her most famous work, A Vindication of the Rights of Woman (1792), which is largely a defence of female education . She also devotes an entire chapter to outlining a national education plan—she envisioned a half-public, half-private, co-educational system. [2] She also directly challenged Rousseau 's Emile (1762), which claimed that women should not be taught to reason since they were formed for men's pleasure [3] and that their abilities lay in observation rather than reason. [4] When Wollstonecraft died in 1797, she was working on two more educational works: "Management of Infants", a parenting manual; and "Lessons", a reading primer inspired by Anna Laetitia Barbauld 's Lessons for Children (1778–79). Wollstonecraft was not alone in focusing her revolutionary writings on education; as Alan Richardson, a scholar of the period, points out, "most liberal and radical intellectuals of the time viewed education as the cornerstone of any movement for social reform". [5] One reason these thinkers emphasized the training of the young mind was the pervasive acceptance during the 18th century of Locke's theory of mind . He posited that the mind is a "blank slate" or tabula rasa , free from innate ideas, and that because children enter the world without preconceived notions; whatever ideas they absorb early in life will fundamentally affect their later development. Locke explained this process through a theory he labelled the association of ideas ; the ideas that children connect, such as fear and darkness, are stronger than those ideas adults associate, therefore instructors, according to Locke, must carefully consider what they expose children to early in life. [6] Plot summary Mrs. Mason, Mary, and Caroline looking at Charles Townley's ruined mansion, |
‘Stone Cold Sober’ is the 2009 debut single of which English singer/songwriter? | Stone Cold Sober (Song) | Paloma Faith Wiki | Fandom powered by Wikia Stone Cold Sober (Song) Patrick Byrne and Blair Mackichan Format: CD, digital download Stone Cold Sober is the debut single by English singer-songwriter Paloma Faith from the album Do You Want the Truth or Something Beautiful? It was released on 15 June 2009 and entered the UK chart at number 17. Lyrics Edit I'll be the late night lady you won't recognize I'm a chameleon I'm always in disguise I'd read your future but it´s written in the past Take a good look might be your last Don´t try to show me Cause you don't know me Stay away!! I can be wilder than the wind 119 miles an hour I´m in a whole other dimension Dancing doubles on the floor You think I'm crazy, a little bit hazy But I'm stone cold sober You're telling me something But there's nothing cheap as words I'm walking away before I do affect the birds Excuse me MR I've got other things to do Than to stand here listening to you Stop talking at my face Take a rocket out to space and... Stay away!! I can be wilder than the wind 119 miles an hour I'm in a whole other dimension Dancing doubles on the floor You think i'm crazy, a little bit hazy But I´m stone cold... I can be wilder than the wind 119 miles an hour I´m in a whole other dimension Dancing doubles on the floor You think i'm crazy, a little bit hazy But I'm stone cold sober In the madness of the storm I'm the one to carry on I don't need no medicine I´f you're looking for a cure Don´t be knocking at my door I´ll never let you in Take a rocket out to space And stay out of my place I can be wilder than the wind 119 miles an hour I´m in a whole other dimension Dancing doubles on the floor You think i'm crazy, a little bit hazy But I´m stone cold.. . I can be wilder than the wind 119 miles an hour I´m in a whole other dimension Dancing doubles on the floor You think i'm crazy, a little bit hazy But I'm stone cold sober | 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. 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"""Choo choo"" is a child's name for what?" | Choo-choo train - definition of choo-choo train by The Free Dictionary Choo-choo train - definition of choo-choo train by The Free Dictionary http://www.thefreedictionary.com/choo-choo+train [From baby-talk imitation of the sound of a locomotive whistle.] choo-choo Brit a child's name for a railway train [C20: of imitative origin] n., pl. -choos. Baby Talk. a locomotive or a railroad train. [1900–05; imitative] 1. choo-choo - a child's word for locomotive locomotive , locomotive engine , railway locomotive , engine - a wheeled vehicle consisting of a self-propelled engine that is used to draw trains along railway tracks Translations [ˈtʃuːtʃuː] N (Brit) (child language) → chu-chu m, tren m choo-choo n (baby-talk: = train) → Puffpuff f (baby-talk) Want to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us , add a link to this page, or visit the webmaster's page for free fun content . Link to this page: railway locomotive References in periodicals archive ? Tenders are invited for Provision of Printing of the Whole Grain Choo-Choo Train and Give Me 5 A Day Children%s Books Provision of Printing of the Whole Grain Choo-Choo Train and Give Me 5 A Day Children%s Books Presented by Baylor Medical Center at Frisco, the event will see the streets surrounding the plaza teeming with excited boys and girls waiting for horse-drawn carriage rides, choo-choo train rides and more. Corrie disaster goes off the rails; Coronation Street, ITV A good old-fashioned choo-choo train - painted red, white and blue - pulls out of the station hauling a load of passengers, headed for a distant seashore through tunnels and cities, across flat plains and over high bridges, all the while answering a series of pointed questions to the rhythm of the chugging engine, the puffing smokestack and the clanging bells. Linford to quit after Lewis' record run In the animated short All Aboard, created by Nancy Wolff, a billy goat and a raccoon turn a boring morning in to a choo-choo train game. Museum promotes Havana Club brand to tourists The handles of the flatware are etched with such sayings as "open wide," "sweet pea," "butterfly kisses" and "cutie pie," and feature etched and embossed designs, as well as such whimsical items as an airplane, a baby shoe, a baby carriage or a choo-choo train on the very end. YOUTH IS SERVED: NEW LINES OF CHILDREN'S FLATWARE BOW I have to say I was disappointed by Richard's boudoir decor - choo-choo train wallpaper is a little demode - let alone his one-bag-two-mug PG Tips technique. | The Beano/The Bash Street Kids | Comic Book Series | Fandom powered by Wikia The Beano/The Bash Street Kids Share Ad blocker interference detected! Wikia is a free-to-use site that makes money from advertising. We have a modified experience for viewers using ad blockers Wikia is not accessible if you’ve made further modifications. Remove the custom ad blocker rule(s) and the page will load as expected. The Bash Street Kids is a comic strip in the UK comic The Beano, and is often seen as respresentative of the comic, rivalling Dennis the Menace. The strip was created by Leo Baxendale under the title When the Bell Rings, and first appeared in The Beano in issue 604, dated 13 February 1954. It became The Bash Street Kids in 1956. Baxendale continued to draw it until 1961, and David Sutherland has drawn the majority of the strips since then. Jack Dandrew also draws the strips as a ghost artist. Like many long-running UK comic strips, The Bash Street Kids is anachronistically frozen in the era in which the strip began. About Class 2B of Bash Street School, where the teacher and the headmaster still wear mortarboards and gowns and pupils sit at wooden desks with inkwells. They are taught by a stereotypical teacher, who appears to actually have the name Teacher (his wife is called Mrs. Teacher). The characters were inspired by the view overlooking the D. C. Thomson & Co. Ltd office windows, from the playground at Dundee High School. The class contains ten pupils: Wayne - A clumsy kid. If there was a possible accident to happen to someone, it happened to Wayne. In other words, he is accident prone. Wayne was voted as the brand new Bash St Kid for 1 year. He has now sadly disappeared for good. Danny - The leader with the soul of a pirate. Wears a skull and crossbones sweater which his grandma knitted for him, and a floppy red school cap which indicates his rebellious nature. He is quite crafty, with a unique intelligence. He was appointed leader very early on in the strip after he gave each kid a wine gum. Erbert - A shortsighted boy who struggles to see, even with his spectacles. Fatty - A fat boy who can never stop eating. Being called fatty does not bother him, in fact he likes it. Plug - A hideously ugly pupil who uses his face to his best defence. He's so ugly that when he pulls a face he becomes handsome. He has an impish sense of humour. His name derives from the term plugugly. He later appeared in his own comic, called simple Plug (1977 - 1979), which starred him and his two pets, Pug, from Pup Parade, and Chunkee the Monkey. (This strip was later incorpaorated into the Beezer comic.) His name used to be Pug; the L, according to The Beano, was added when Smiffy had a spare one after spelling the word "sily". Plug's "real name" was first revealed as "Percival Proudfoot Plugsey" on the cover of Plug, although earlier issues of The Beano give him the name Claude. Plug briefly inherited Smiffy's naive comic attribute in comic libraries such as 'The Time Machine' and 'Darkest Africa'. Sidney - Toots' twin brother and the keeper of a dozen animals. He wishes to become a vet when he grows older because he knows more about animals than anything. Sidney has spiky hair resembling a chimney sweep's brush in which he takes pride. Smiffy - The naive, somewhat dumb pupil who often confuses genders and nouns (for example, when Teacher calls the register and he is supposed to say 'present', he says 'gift' instead). He can sometimes be very kind and aware of things on an emotional level, similar to an idiot savant, but most of the time he can't even remember what colour the sky is. He has two brothers, Whiffy and Normal Norman. His mother occasionally appears, once as a replacement member of staff when Teacher was absent. Spotty - A short character who is often compared to a Christmas pudding. He is proud and protective of the multitudinous black spots that cover his face; any attempts to remove them are chased off. He is quite handy when he wants to be, with his attire (his extraordinarily long tie) often helping the kids out in tough si |
La Liga football team Real Sociedad plays home games in which Spanish town or city? | Football: Real Sociedad Football: Real Sociedad Home : : Out & About in San Sebastian Spain : : Football: Real Sociedad Real Sociedad is San Sebastian’s football Club. It was founded in September 17, 1909 and thus carries a rich history of football triumphs and disappointments. The Real Sociedad de Football now plays in the La Liga, Spain's top professional football division. Known as the txuri-urdin (white blue), or the Erreala, the Real Sociedad plays their home games at the Anoeta Stadium in San Sebastian. The nickname txuri-urin comes from their colors- white vertical stripes on blue shirts and white shorts. For home games, the atmosphere at the Anoeta Stadium is simply infectious and is quite an experience. If you want to see a match and you can’t afford a ticket, simply get a good seat at a bar. San Sebastian bars are likely to feature the game on match day. Another football event (though not related to the Real Sociedad but is worth a mention), is the Donosti Cup. Teams from all around the world compete for this cup during the month of July. Site Search | Liquid Slider 1.1 View Vuelta a Espana Bike Tour 1 in a larger map Exceptional Value Watch LIVE and Ride race stages of La Vuelta a España 2016 VIP Access to stage finishes (drinks, tapas, big screen tvs at finish line), viewing areas and Stage Depart Villages Cycle the race route as a VIP, only hours before the Pros arrive Access to ride across the finish line on race day Podium photos and behind the scences access - VIP status Challenge yourself on famous category climbs including Camperona, Covadonga and Peña Cabarga Cycle the Picos de Europa & National Parkland Enjoy the famous sights of North Spain. Options for non cyclists to spend time exploring. Fully supported riding by experienced guides, including Vuelta a Espana masters rider and mix of male / female guides. Fantastic accommodation (4 star and Paradors including team hotels), food, scenery and fun on the roads of Spain Transfers to and from Madrid included Gallery Itinerary Our itinerary (See Route Map under Overview) has been selected to include all the best stages of the 2nd week, combined with some great cycling, sights and scenery of the area. The tour passes through dramatic mountain landscapes...not fogetting to stop in some great tapas and coffee bars to enjoy the area. Being fully guided and supported (with our support vans accredited to drive along the race route), you can cycle with the group or at your own pace, or even take a rest in the van! Non cyclists also welcome. Day 1. Madrid, Leon, Warm up ride Friday, 26 August 2016 35km warm up ride We meet in the capital city of Madrid (10:30 am at our centrally located hotel). This European gem of a city makes for a fantastic location to begin the tour. After an informal welcome meeting and some chilled drinks, we take a transfer out to the historic city of Leon, a famous staging post on the Camino de Santiago pilgrimage, stopping en route to catch today's race stage on tv in a cafe. We set the bikes up, making sure everyone is fitted correctly, and take a short warm up ride around. Have time for a late afternoon swim before settling down to enjoy a fine group welcome dinner in the magnificent dining room. A relaxing and great way to set us up for our upcoming adventure. Ask about option to come the day before and enjoy Madrid. Extra nights in Madrid can be booked upon request. (Note: today is a transfer of 3.5 hours so another option is to meet at the Leon hotel in the afternoon.) Day 2. La Camperona climb, Oviedo, Asturias 100 km After a short transfer out of the bustling city, we pick up today's race route and our first taste of La Vuelta. This stage is a great one for us to begin as the first 90kms are relatively flat - a great way to get the legs going. However, this is La Vuelta and the most exciting Grand Tour for a reason, as the finish for us (and the peloton) is atop the incredible slopes of the category 1 La Camperona with an average gradient of 15%, with the end hitting 20%! It was last used in 2014 when the Canadian and ex-Giro d'Italia winner Ryder Hesjedal powered up to take the win, with Froome putting seconds into Contador. After reaching the top, we will enjoy our first VIP stage finish viewing area with complimentary drinks and tapas. Plus we will have an insider's tour of the inner workings of La Vuelta. A very enjoyable way to get our breaths back as we await what will no doubt be a fantastic battle for the pros, being the first high mountain cat 1 climb of La Vuelta 2016. Being a Saturday, the fans will be out in force as we sample this incredibly picturesque area. With the chance to descend the climb after the race has finished, we take a transfer onto our 4 star hotel in the city of Oviedo, where we will be based for the next 2 nights. Day 3. Asturian Climbs and Alto del Naranco 90 km Another stunning day of cycling awaits as we head out of into the green valleys that Asturias is so famous for. We ride the race route, soon heading over the first of our two category 3 climbs. This area is often used in La Vuelta and you will see why - fantastic scenery will be our cons |
What was the name given to wandering players in 12th and 13th century France, England and Germany who recited poems of love and wine? | Carmina Burana and Carmina Cantabrigiensia ( Cambridge Songs ) | little spy eye Carmina Burana and Carmina Cantabrigiensia ( Cambridge Songs ) source : WIKIPEDIA.COM CARMINA BURANA Carmina Burana, Latin for “Songs from Beuern” (short for: Benediktbeuern), is the name given to a manuscript of 254 poems and dramatic texts mostly from the 11th or 12th century, although some are from the 13th century. The pieces were written principally in Medieval Latin; a few in Middle High German, and some with traces of Old French or Provençal. Some are macaronic, a mixture of Latin and German or French vernacular. They were written by students and clergy when the Latin idiom was the lingua franca across Italy and western Europe for travelling scholars, universities and theologians. Most of the poems and songs appear to be the work of Goliards, clergy (mostly students) who set up and satirized the Catholic Church. The collection preserves the works of a number of poets, including Peter of Blois, Walter of Châtillon and an anonymous poet, referred to as the Archpoet. The collection was found in 1803 in the Benedictine monastery of Benediktbeuern, Bavaria, and is now housed in the Bavarian State Library in Munich. Along with the Carmina Cantabrigiensia, the Carmina Burana is the most important collection of Goliard and vagabond songs. The manuscripts reflect an “international” European movement, with songs originating from Occitania, France, England, Scotland, Aragon, Castile and the Holy Roman Empire. Twenty-four poems in Carmina Burana were set to music by Carl Orff in 1936; Orff’s composition quickly became a staple piece of the classical music repertoire. The opening and closing movement, “O Fortuna”, has been used in countless films and has become a symbol of the “epic” song in popular culture. Carmina Burana remains one of the most popular pieces of music ever written. The Carmina Burana (abbreviated CB) is a manuscript written in 1230 by two different scribes in an early gothic minuscule (small letters; what we would today call lower-case, as opposed to majuscule – large, capital, upper-case, used in Roman manuscripts) on 119 sheets of parchment. In the 14th century, a number of free pages, cut of a slightly different size, were attached at the end of the text. The handwritten pages were bound into a small folder, called the Codex Buranus, in the Late Middle Ages. However, in the process of binding, the text was placed partially out of order, and some pages were most likely lost as well. The manuscript contains eight miniatures: the wheel of fortune (which actually is an illustration from the songs CB 14–18, but was placed by the book binder as the cover), an imaginative forest, a pair of lovers, scenes from the story of Dido and Aeneas, a scene of drinking beer, and three scenes of playing games – dice, ludus duodecim scriptorum, and chess. Older research took it to be the case that the manuscript was written where it was found in Benediktbeuern. Today, however, there is disagreement in the community of Carmina Burana scholars over the birthplace of the manuscript. What is agreed upon is that, because of the dialect of the Middle High German phrases in the text, the manuscript must be from the region of central Europe that speaks the Bavarian dialect of German, which includes parts of southern Germany, western Austria, and northern Italy, and, because of the Italian peculiarities of the text, it must be from the southern region thereof. The two possible locations of its origin are either the bishop’s seat of Seckau in Styria, or Kloster Neustift near Brixen in South Tyrol. In support of the first theory: a bishop Heinrich, who was provost there from 1232 to 1243, was mentioned as provost of Maria Saal in Carinthia in CB 6* of the added folio (* denotes the song is in the added folio) and it is possible that he funded the creation of the Carmina Burana; the marchiones (people from Steiermark) were mentioned in CB 219,3 before the Bavarians, Saxons or | Dante's Inferno - Circle 6 - Canto 10 Dante opts for the most generic conception of heresy--the denial of the soul's immortality (Inf. 10.15)--perhaps in deference to spiritual and philosophical positions of specific characters he wishes to feature here, or perhaps for the opportunity to present an especially effective form of contrapasso: heretical souls eternally tormented in fiery tombs. More commonly, heresy in the Middle Ages was a product of acrimonious disputes over Christian doctrine, in particular the theologically correct ways of understanding the Trinity and Christ. Crusades were waged against "heretical sects," and individuals accused of other crimes or sins--e.g., witchcraft, usury, sodomy--were frequently labeled heretics as well. Heresy, according to a theological argument based on the dividing of Jesus' tunic by Roman soldiers (Matthew 27:35), was traditionally viewed as an act of division, a symbolic laceration in the community of "true" believers. This may help explain why divisive, partisan politics is such a prominent theme in Dante's encounter with Farinata. Set in a northern Italian monastery, Umberto Eco's best-selling novel The Name of the Rose (1980)--made into a film (1986) starring Sean Connery, Christian Slater, and F. Murray Abraham--provides a learned and entertaining portrayal of heretics and their persecutors only a few decades after the time of Dante's poem. Farinata cuts an imposing figure--rising out of his burning tomb "from the waist up" and seeming to "have great contempt for hell"--when Dante turns to address him in the circle of the heretics (Inf. 10.31-6). His very first question to Dante--"Who were your ancestors?" (10.42)-- reveals the tight relationship between family and politics in thirteenth-century Italy. As a Florentine leader of the ghibellines, Farinata was an enemy to the party of Dante's ancestors, the guelphs (before the ghibellines were defeated and the guelphs splintered into white and black factions). Although Farinata's ghibellines twice defeated the guelphs (in 1248 and 1260), the guelphs both times succeeded in returning to power--unlike the ghibellines following their defeat in 1266. Farinata's family (the Uberti) was explicitly excluded from later amnesties (he had died in 1264), and in 1283 he and his wife (both posthumously charged with heresy) were excommunicated. Their bodies were disinterred and burned, and the possessions of their heirs confiscated. These politically motivated wars and vendettas, in which victors banished their adversaries, literally divided Florence's populace. While there is certainly no love lost between Dante and Farinata, there is a measure of respect. Farinata, called magnanimo--"great-hearted"--by the narrator (10.73), put Florence above politics when he stood up to his victorious colleagues and argued against destroying the city completely (10.91-3). What does it say about Dante, himself an exiled victim of partisan politics, to present Farinata as both a political enemy and a defender of Florence? Whereas Farinata cuts an imposing figure, extending out of his tomb and towering above his interlocutor, Cavalcante de' Cavalcanti lifts only his head above the edge of the same tomb. A member of a rich and powerful guelph family, Cavalcante--like Dante's ancestors--was an enemy to Farinata and the ghibellines. To help bridge the hostile guelph-ghibelline divide, Cavalcante married his son (see Guido Cavalcanti below) to Farinata's daughter (Beatrice degli Uberti). While Farinata's primary concern is politics, Cavalcante is obsessed with the fate of his son (Inf. 10.58-72), whom Dante in another work calls his best friend. Cavalcante's alleged heresy may be more a matter of guilt by association with his son's world-view than a reflection of his own spiritual beliefs. Guido Cavalcanti Dante's best friend, Guido Cavalcan |
Whose Wild West show, which ran from 1883 until 1908, featured such performers as Annie Oakley, Sitting Bull, and Frank Butler, among many others? | 1000+ images about Buffalo Bill Codys Wild West Show on Pinterest | Buffalo bills, Wild west show and Bill o'brien Forward On June 28,1880, John Burwell Omohundro Jr., better known as Texas Jack, died. Omohundro traveled to TX while still a teen & worked trailing cattle. He cont. his life as a TX cowboy & rode in several early cattle drives, including one across AR to TN, where he got his nickname “Texas Jack.” He met Buffalo Bill Cody in 1869 & later in 1872 the two debuted in Chicago’s The Scouts of the Prairie, one of the 1st Wild West shows. TX Jack was credited with introducing roping acts to the American… 2 | Ages Ago - "Times" Review 1881 Thespis; or, The Gods Grown Old: Gaiety Theatre, 26 December 1871, 63 performances. Trial By Jury: Royalty Theatre, 25 March 1875, 131 performances. The Sorcerer: Opera Comique, 17 November 1877, 175 performances. H.M.S. Pinafore; or, The Lass that Loved a Sailor: Opera Comique, 25 May 1878, 571 performances. The Pirates of Penzance; or, The Slave of Duty: Royal Bijou Theatre, Paignton, 31 December 1879; Fifth Avenue Theatre, New York, 31 December 1879; Opera Comique, 3 April 1880, 363 performances. Patience; or Bunthorne's Bride: Opera Comique, 23 April 1881, Transferred to Savoy Theatre 10 October 1881, 578 performances. Iolanthe; or, The Peer and the Peri: Savoy Theatre, 25 November 1882, 398 performances. Princess Ida; or, Castle Adamant: Savoy Theatre, 5 January 1884, 246 performances. The Mikado; or, The Town of Titipu: Savoy Theatre, 14 March 1885, 672 performances. Ruddigore; or, The Witch's Curse: Savoy Theatre, 22 January 1887, 288 performances. The Yeomen of the Guard; or, The Merryman and His Maid: Savoy Theatre, 3 October 1888, 423 performances. The Gondoliers; or, The King of Barataria: Savoy Theatre, 7 December 1889, 554 performances. Utopia, Limited; or, The Flowers of Progress: Savoy Theatre, 7 October 1893, 245 performances. The Grand Duke; or, The Statutory Duel: SavoyTheatre, 7 March 1896, 123 performances. |
"In the Dickens novel, ""The Pickwick Papers"", who is Mr Pickwick's manservant?" | The Pickwick Papers by Charles Dickens. Search eText, Read Online, Study, Discuss. The Pickwick Papers I first started to read The Pickwick Papers about a year ago and didn't get past the first chapter. Last week, with a break from work over Christmas, I thought I'd give it another go and am glad I did. The first Chapter is quite tough to follow, but having persevered and begun Chapter 2 I found it very hard to put the book down. The characters of Jingle early on in the book and Sam Weller later provide immense amusement around the adventures of the main characters, who I percevied to be somewhat straighter. The book definitely rewards slow and careful reading to fully appreciate all of the nuances and subtleties that make it as amusing and entertaining as it is. For what the novel is, there is little to criticise. The lack of a strong plot is excused in Dickens' original preface where he states that his 'object in this work, was to place before the reader a constant succession of characters and incidents; to paint them in as vivid colours as he could command; and to render them, at the same time, life-like and amusing'. It would be hard to argue he doesn't achieve this, and as such I'd rate this as one of the most enjoyable books I've read in months. That Dickens was only 24 when he wrote this is incredible; his insight and maturity for someone so young is almost scary. Posted By Like_Herod at Sat 8 Jan 2011, 6:04 PM in The Pickwick Papers || 0 Replies The Pickwick Papers One of my profs recommended The Pickwick Papers, and I told her I'd read it this summer. I started it yesterday, and I am having a lot of trouble with it. The prose is confusing and extremely wordy (I know this is partially because it was published in serial form). I have read Great Expectations and A Tale of Two Cities, but I don't remember them being so taxing. Does anyone have any advice on how to read Pickwick? Thanks! Posted By cosmos..33 at Tue 6 Jun 2006, 1:30 AM in The Pickwick Papers || 8 Replies The Story of the Goblins who Stole a Sexton Hi, I have just translated it into Hungarian, but I can't make out the proper meaning of the last sentence. Isn't it ... bad? I understand that there is something to do with spirits as alcoholic drink and spirits as ghosts. So, could you explain it to me, like to a child? My English is poor, my Hung a bit better, I hope it'd be a good transation. Maybe, I'll have other questions later. Posted By goodnite at Thu 8 Dec 2005, 2:42 PM in The Pickwick Papers || 2 Replies Highly enjoyable Undoubtedly, the adventures of benevolent Mr Pickwick, sensitive Mr Tupman, literary Mr Snodgrass and sportive Mr Winkle will continue to delight readers of all ages for a couple of hundreds of years more from now. Unlike the rest of Dickens�s novels,which are mostly dark or tragical, this book is just the extremely enjoyable story of these four gentlemen who decide to create a club of which Mr Pickwick is the main member. We follow them all around London, into the countryside and even inside a debtors� prison. On their way, they meet several memorable characters, including Mr Jingle, Job Trotter, Messrs Dodson and Fogg and even a couple of ladies two of them fall in love with. As Dickens himself states in his prologue, the novel has no main plot, resulting in a thoroughly enjoyable story that�s read in a light, lively way. Moreover, �Pickwick Papers� is a wonderful insight into Victorian society, written in the way only Dickens can write. Posted By Cecilia at Tue 24 May 2005, 10:07 PM in The Pickwick Papers || 0 Replies PICKWICK PAPERS At the grand old age of 45 I have just read my first Dicken's novel, The Pickwick Papers. I loved it ! Some parts are a little drawn-out and the writing seems very "flowery" at times.These are minor criticisms though I found the time to read the book due to a broken leg,people say that laughter is the best medicine and PP certainly made me laughter at times ! The characters are so well drawn. It is easy to think how much pleasure Dickens had writing the book. Posted By Alan at | List of Dickensian characters : definition of List of Dickensian characters and synonyms of List of Dickensian characters (English) Ayresleigh, Mr is a prisoner in The Pickwick Papers . Avenger, The is a servant boy who was hired by Pip in Great Expectations . Pip has such a hard time finding things to keep him busy "that I sometimes sent him to Hyde Park Corner to see what o'clock it was." B Bachelor, The, is friend to the parson in the village church where Nell and her grandfather end their journey. He turns out to be the brother of Mr Garland and is instrumental in helping the Single Gentleman find his brother, Nell's grandfather, in The Old Curiosity Shop . Badger, Bayham, is a doctor, cousin of Kenge, to whom Richard Carstone is apprenticed. Badger's wife Laura talks incessantly about her two former husbands, Captain Swosser and Professor Dingo, in Bleak House . Bagman, The One-eyed, is a middle-aged story-teller in The Pickwick Papers . Bagnet Family, is a musical and military family headed by Matthew, an old army friend of George Rouncewell. Bagnet's wife, the old girl, knows Matthew so well that he always calls upon her to supply his opinion. The Bagnet children Quebec, Malta, and Woolwich are named after the military bases where the family has been stationed. Matthew is guarantor to George's loan from Smallweed, when Smallweed calls in the debt George is forced to deliver a document Smallweed needs to help lawyer Tulkinghorn learn Lady Dedlock's secret in Bleak House . Bagstock, Major Joseph Neighbour of Miss Tox and friend of Paul Dombey who introduces Paul to Edith Granger and Mrs Skewton. The Major describes himself as "tough, Sir, tough, and de-vilish sly!" in Dombey and Son Bamber, Jack is an old man whom Mr Pickwick meets in The Pickwick Papers . Bates, Charley is one of Fagin 's boy pickpockets in Oliver Twist . Browdie, John Son of a small corn-factor. He gives money to Nicholas Nickleby on his escape from Dotheboys Hall. John marries Matilda Price. Later assists in Smike's escape from Squeers in London in Nicholas Nickleby . Brown, Good Mrs An ugly old rag and bone vendor and mother of Alice Marwood (Brown). She kidnaps Florence Dombey and steals her clothes. Later she helps Dombey find Carker and Edith after their elopement. Dickens describes Good Mrs Brown as a "very ugly old woman, with red rims round her eyes, and a mouth that mumbled and chattered of itself when she was not speaking" in Dombey and Son . Brown, Alice (alias Marwood) Daughter of Good Mrs Brown and cousin of Edith Granger in Dombey and Son . Brownlow, Mr Befriends Oliver after he is charged with pickpocketing. He later establishes Oliver's true identity and adopts him in Oliver Twist . Bucket, Inspector is a policeman in Bleak House . He undertakes several investigations in the course of the novel, most notably the investigation of Mr Tulkinghorn's murder, which he brings to a successful conclusion. Bud, Rosa Betrothed to Edwin Drood in childhood, they later agree that they cannot marry. Edwin disappears and John Jasper declares his love for Rosa. In terror she flees to London to her guardian, Grewgious. "The pet pupil of the Nuns' House is Miss Rosa Bud, of course called Rosebud; wonderfully pretty, wonderfully childish, wonderfully whimsical. An awkward interest (awkward because romantic) attaches to Miss Bud in the minds of the young ladies, on account of its being known to them that a husband has been chosen for her by will and bequest, and that her guardian is bound down to bestow her on that husband when he comes of age" in The Mystery of Edwin Drood . Bumble is the beadle of the parish that operates the workhouse depicted in Oliver Twist . Bunsby, Jack Seafaring friend of Captain Cuttle who is always called in times of crisis for advise. The advise given confounds everyone listening except his friend Cuttle, who values it immensely. Bunsby is later trapped into marriage by Mrs MacStinger. Bunsby's ship is the Cautious Clara. Bunsby is described by Dickens as having "one stationary eye in the mahogany face, and one revolving o |
Chlorine, fluorine and bromine belong to which family of elements? | Bromine, Chemical Element - reaction, water, uses, elements, metal, gas, number, name PRONUNCIATION BRO-meen Nearly 90 percent of all bromine produced comes from the United States, Israel, or the United Kingdom. In 1996, about 450,000,000 kilograms (one billion pounds) of the element were produced worldwide. The largest single use of the element is in the manufacture of flame retardants. Flame retardants are chemicals added to materials to prevent burning or to keep them from burning out of control. Other major uses are in the manufacture of drilling fluids, pesticides, chemicals for the purification of water, photographic chemicals, and as an additive to rubber. Discovery and naming Compounds of bromine had been known for hundreds of years before the element was discovered. One of the most famous of these compounds was Tyrian purple, also called royal purple. (Tyrian comes from the word Tyre, an ancient Phoenician city.) Only very rich people or royalty could afford to buy fabric dyed with Tyrian purple. It was obtained from a mollusk (shell fish) found on the shores of the Mediterranean Sea (a large body of water bordered by Europe, Asia, and Africa). In 1825, Löwig enrolled at the University of Heidelberg in Germany to study chemistry. He continued an experiment he had begun at home in which he added chlorine to spring water. The addition of ether to that mixture produced a beautiful red color. Löwig suspected he had discovered a new kind substance. A professor encouraged him by suggesting he study the substance in more detail. As these studies progressed, Balard published a report in a chemical journal that announced the discovery of the new element bromine. The element had all the properties of Löwig's new substance. The two chemists had made the discovery at nearly the same time! Balard, however, is credited as the discoverer of bromine, because scientists acknowledge the first person to publish his or her findings. In Greek, the word bromos means "stench" (strong, offensive odor). Bromine lives up to the description. The odor is intense and highly irritating to the eyes and lungs. Chemists found that bromine belonged in the halogen family. They knew that it had properties similar to other halogens and placed it below fluorine and chlorine in the periodic table. Physical properties Only two liquid elements exist—bromine and mercury. At room temperature, bromine is a deep reddish-brown liquid. It evaporates easily, giving off strong fumes that irritate the throat and lungs. Bromine boils at 58.8°C (137.8°F), and its density is 3.1023 grams per cubic centimeter. Bromine freezes at -7.3°C (18.9°F). A laboratory vessel holds the solid, liquid, and gas states of bromine. Bromine dissolves well in organic liquids—such as ether, alcohol, and carbon tetrachloride—but only slightly in water. Organic compounds contain the element carbon. Chemical properties Bromine is a very reactive element. While it is less reactive than fluorine or chlorine, it is more reactive than iodine. It reacts with many metals, sometimes very vigorously. For instance, with potassium, it reacts explosively. Bromine even combines with relatively unreactive metals, such as platinum and palladium. Occurrence in nature Bromine is too reactive to exist as a free element in nature. Instead, it occurs in compounds, the most common of which are sodium bromide (NaBr) and potassium bromide (KBr). These compounds are found in seawater and underground salt beds. These salt beds were formed in regions where oceans once covered the land. When the oceans evaporated (dried up), salts were left behind—primarily sodium chloride (NaCl), potassium chloride (KCl), and sodium and potassium bromide. Later, movements of the Earth's crust buried the salt deposits. Now they are buried miles undergro | Chemistry for Kids: Elements - Alkaline Earth Metals Elements for Kids Alkaline Earth Metals The alkaline earth metals are a group of elements in the periodic table . They are all in the second column of the periodic table. They are sometimes referred to as the group 2 elements. What elements are alkaline earth metals? The elements of the alkaline earth metals include beryllium , magnesium , calcium , strontium, barium, and radium . Click the links or see below for more details on each. What are the similar properties of alkaline earth metals? Alkaline earth metals share many similar properties including: They are silvery, shiny, and relatively soft metals. They are fairly reactive under standard conditions. They have two outer valence electrons which they readily lose. They all occur in nature, but are only found in compounds and minerals, not in their elemental forms. They react with halogens to form compounds called halides. All of them except beryllium react strongly with water. They tend to form ionic bonds, except for beryllium which forms covalent bonds. Order of Abundance The most abundant of the alkaline earth metals on Earth is calcium which is the fifth most abundant element in the Earth's crust. Here is the list in order: Calcium Radium Interesting Facts about Alkaline Earth Metals They burn with various colored flames as follows: beryllium (white), magnesium (bright white), calcium (red), strontium (crimson), barium (green), and radium (red). The name "alkaline earths" comes from an old name for the oxides of the elements. They are called alkaline because they form solutions with a pH greater than 7, making them bases or "alkaline." Radium is formed from the decay of uranium. It is very radioactive and is dangerous to handle. Calcium and magnesium are important for animal and plant life. Calcium plays an important role in helping us to build strong bones and magnesium is used to help regulate the body's temperature. English chemist Sir Humphry Davy was the first to isolate many of the alkaline earth metals including calcium, strontium, magnesium, and barium. Radium was discovered by scientists Marie and Pierre Curie . Radium, barium, and strontium have few industrial applications, while magnesium and calcium have many uses in manufacturing and industry. More on the Elements and the Periodic Table |
In which US State is the highest mountain in America? | 20 Highest Mountain Peaks in the United States By Amanda Briney Updated October 02, 2016. The following is a list of the top 20 highest peaks in the United States. Notice that the highest point in the United States is Mt. McKinley in Alaska and the highest point in the contiguous (lower) 48 states is Mt. Whitney in California. (For reference, the state and mountain range in which the peak is located is included below.) 1) Mount McKinley (Denali): 20,320 feet (6,194 m) • State: Alaska 2) Mount Saint Elias: 18,008 feet (5,489 m) • States: Alaska and the Yukon Territory • Range: Saint Elias Mountains 3) Mount Foraker: 17,400 feet (5,304 m) • State: Alaska 4) Mount Bona: 16,550 feet (5,044 m) • State: Alaska 5) Mount Blackburn: 16,390 feet (4,996 m) • State: Alaska 6) Mount Sanford: 16,237 feet (4,949 m) • State: Alaska • States: Alaska and British Columbia • Range: Saint Elias Mountains 8) Mount Hubbard - 14,950 feet (4,557 m) • States: Alaska and the Yukon Territory • Range: Saint Elias Mountains 9) Mount Bear: 14,831 feet (4,520 m) • State: Alaska 10) Mount Hunter: 14,573 feet (4,442 m) • State: Alaska 11) Mount Whitney: 14,505 feet (4,421 m) • State: California 12) Mount Alverstone: 14,500 feet (4,420 m) • States: Alaska and the Yukon Territory • Range: Saint Elias Mountains 13) University Peak: 14,470 feet (4,410 m) • State: Alaska 14) Mount Elbert: 14,440 feet (4,401 m) • State: Colorado 15) Mount Massive: 14,428 feet (4,398 m) • State: Colorado 16) Mount Harvard: 14,427 feet (4,397 m) • State: Colorado 17) Mount Rainier: 14,417 feet (4,394 m) • State: Washington 18) Mount Williamson: 14,389 feet (4,386 m) • State: California 19) La Plata Peak: 14,368 feet (4,379 m) • State: Colorado 20) Blanca Peak: 14,351 feet (4,374 m) • State: Colorado • Range: Sangre de Cristo Range Reference continue reading below our video What are the Seven Wonders of the World (10 May 2010). Table of the Highest Major Summits of the United States - Wikipedia, the Free Encyclopedia. Retrieved from: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Table_of_the_highest_major_summits_of_the_United_States#cite_note-N_Mount_Harvard-31 | 10 Largest States In The United States - 10 Most Today 10 Largest States In The United States Lists Of Countries The following list contains the 10 largest states in the USA, by area 1. Alaska – 1,723,337 km2 (665,384 mi2) – Alaska is by far the largest state in the USA. It’s also the largest state by land area and by water area Alaska – the largest state in the USA 2. Texas – 695,662 km2 (268,596 mi2) – The Lone Star State is the second largest state, but it’s less than half the size of Alaska Texas – second largest state in the USA 3. California – 423,967 km2 (163,694 mi2) – The Golden State is the third largest state in the United States The Golden State is the third largest state in the United States 4. Montana – 380,831 km2 (147,039 mi2) – Montana, nicknamed The Treasure State, is the fourth largest state Largest States In The United States: Montana is fourth largest 5. New Mexico – 314,917 km2 (121,590 mi2) New Mexico: 5th largest state 6. Arizona – 295,234 km2 (113,990 mi2) – The Copper State, home to the Grand Canyon, is the 6th largest state Arizona: 6th largest state 7. Nevada – 286,380 km2 (110,571 mi2) – The Silver State, home to Las Vegas, is the 7th largest state Nevada: 7th largest state in the United States 8. Colorado – 269,601 km2 (104,093 mi2) Largest States In The United States: 8th place: Colorado 9. Oregon – 254,799 km2 (98,378 mi2) – The Beaver State is less than 1/6 of Alaska Largest States In The United States: 9th place: Oregon 10. Wyoming – 253,335 km2 (97,813 mi2) – The Equality State closes our list with almost the same area as Oregon 10th largest state in the United States: Wyoming |
Who was elected President of the Palestinian National Authority in January 2005? | BBC News - Profile: Mahmoud Abbas Profile: Mahmoud Abbas Mr Abbas won a convincing victory in 2005 Mahmoud Abbas, also known as Abu Mazen, has led the Palestinian Authority since he was elected as its president in January 2005. But his term in office has been dogged by the deep schism between his own Fatah movement in the West Bank and the militant Hamas movement, which controls the Gaza Strip. Mr Abbas, opposed to armed struggle and committed to pursuing an independent Palestinian state through negotiations, has enjoyed strong support from the international community. Under his leadership, US and European money has flowed into the West Bank to build up security forces which he has used to crack down on militant activity and Hamas's political infrastructure. But in the face of scant progress from years of negotiations, and the tough stance of the right-wing government of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu elected in early 2009, his strategy has looked increasingly bankrupt to many Palestinians. Legitimacy questioned A year after Mr Abbas won presidential elections, he suffered a major blow as Hamas gained a sweeping victory in legislative polls. A short-lived unity government was formed after months of wrangling, but fell apart in June 2007 as factional street battles broke out in Gaza and Hamas drove Fatah's security forces from the Strip. MAHMOUD ABBAS Born in Safed in British Mandate Palestine (now northern Israel) in 1935; studied law in Egypt and gained doctorate in Moscow A founder member, with Yasser Arafat, of Palestinian political faction Fatah Held security role within the PLO in the early 1970s Appointed head of the PLO's department for national and international relations in 1980 Widely regarded as an architect of the 1993 Oslo Peace Accords In January 2005, elected president of the Palestinian Authority From then on, Mr Abbas ruled the West Bank only, essentially by presidential decree. And when his four year term ended in January 2009, Hamas declared him illegitimate - although he argued that the Palestinian basic law called for presidential and legislative elections to be held at the same time, so he could legally stay in post for a further year until legislative polls due in January 2010. In November 2008, he also was elected "president of a future Palestinian state" by the Palestine Liberation Organisation. He had been chairman of the umbrella body - which represents Palestinian political factions (although not Hamas) and conducts negotiations with Israel - since the death of its previous leader, Yasser Arafat, in 2004. But the move was seen as a way of shoring up his authority. Palestinian anger Mr Abbas has walked a delicate line between appeasing Israeli and US demands that he improve security and participate in peace negotiations, and popular Palestinian pressure for genuine political and economic progress. And he has, in the past year, undermined his already fragile poll ratings with misjudged comments and actions. Even Fatah supporters were angered when Mr Abbas was slow to condemn the punishing military assault that Israel launched on Gaza in December 2008, and criticised the Hamas rocket fire Israel said it was trying to end. And Mr Abbas's credibility suffered further when the PA initially agreed, under Israeli and US pressure, to allow the postponement of a UN vote on the Goldstone report which was heavily critical of Israel's conduct during the operation. But, under him and his appointed Prime Minister Salam Fayyad, the West Bank economy has shown signs of improvement while Gaza has suffered under a crippling Israeli-Egyptian blockade aimed at weakening Hamas. Fatah stalwart Born in Safed in British Mandate Palestine in 1935, he is one of the few surviving founder members of Fatah - the main political grouping within the PLO. In exile in Qatar during the late 1950s, he helped recruit a group of Palestinians to the cause. They went on to become key figures in the PLO. He co-founded Fatah with Arafat and accompanied him into exile in Jordan, then Lebanon and then Tunisia. In the early day | Civilian Deaths in the NATO Air Campaign - The Crisis in Kosovo THE CRISIS IN KOSOVO Operation Allied Force began on March 24, 1999 after more than a year of effort by the international community led by NATO to find a negotiated solution in Kosovo. In June 1998, NATO Defense Ministers decided to charge NATO planners with the responsibility to produce a range of options, both ground and air, for military action should the diplomatic process fail to yield the desired results. By the fall, an estimated 250,000 Kosovo Albanians had been driven from their homes and some 50,000 were threatened by approaching winter weather. 2 The United Nations Security Council adopted resolution 1199 (UNSCR 1199) on September 23, highlighting the impending human catastrophe and demanding a cease-fire and the start of real political dialogue. A Contact Group meeting in London on October 8 gave U.S. envoy Richard Holbrooke a mandate to secure agreement to the requirements of UNSCR 1199 in a mission to Belgrade. Activation orders for air strikes were agreed on October 13; that same day Holbrooke reported to NATO that Slobodan Milosevic, the president of the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia (FRY), had agreed to the deployment of an unarmed Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE) verification mission to Kosovo and to the establishment of a NATO aerial verification mission. Yugoslavia also agreed to reduce the numbers of security forces personnel in Kosovo to pre-crisis levels. Despite initial stabilization, violence continued. Following a massacre in the village of Racak on January 15, 1999, NATO increased its state of readiness, issuing a "solemn warning" to Milosevic and the Kosovo Albanian leadership on January 28. 3 This was followed by a second statement on January 30 that reaffirmed NATO's original demands, and delegated to Secretary General Javier Solana authority to commence air strikes against targets on FRY territory. Parties to talks at Rambouillet in France, in February 1999, attempted to build agreement to protect the rights of all sides. After the first round of talks was suspended on February 23, a second round was convened on March 15. This second round was suspended on March 19 in the light of what NATO intelligence and OSCE observers saw as intensifying violence on the ground instigated by FRY security forces, and a build-up of FRY/Serbian forces in and around Kosovo. OSCE verifiers were withdrawn during the night of March 19-20, and Holbrooke flew to Belgrade on March 22 in a last-ditch effort to persuade Milosevic to back down and avoid a military confrontation. On March 23, following final consultations with allies, Javier Solana directed NATO's Supreme Allied Commander Europe (SACEUR), Gen. Wesley Clark, to initiate a "phased" air operation. 4 Operation Allied Force Attacks Operation Allied Force was initiated at 7 p.m. GMT (8 p.m. local time in Yugoslavia). Of thirteen (out of nineteen) NATO nations that made aircraft available for the operation (Belgium, Canada, Denmark, France, Germany, Italy, the Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, Spain, Turkey, the United Kingdom, and the United States), eight put their planes in action on the first night. Aircraft from the United States, the United Kingdom, France, Canada, and Spain conducted bombing, carrying out a succession of attack waves with almost exclusively precision-guided munitions (PGMs) against fixed and pre-selected targets. Long-range cruise missiles were fired by the United States and Britain. Though targets were hit throughout Yugoslavia across a mix of target types (for example, airfields, command and control sites, barracks, andheadquarters, particularly of the special police), the initial focus was almost exclusively an effort to neutralize the Yugoslav air defense system. In the first day, NATO hit fifty-three targets, largely air defenses and radar sites. 5 The mission of Operation Allied Force, in General Clark's words, "was to halt or disrupt a systematic campaign of ethnic cleansing." 6 Attacks would be along two lines, a "strategic |
In 1963 what was the first chart success of the Rolling Stones which reached number 21 in the charts? | The Rolling Stones: Complete Singles Chart Entries [US & UK, 1963-2006] (click HERE for SOLO stones hit singles & albums) (based on US Billboard and UK Record Retailer/Music Week/NME/BPI positions) Compiler: AC Palacio. You may also review the more genre-specific Mainstream Rock Chart . Find a complete list of b-sides and release dates HERE . >> Chart listings found here are based on positions from the two largest and most accurately maintained calculations of sale [US & UK] only. Though the US charts have remained as a top-100 listing throughout this period (with an additional 'bubbling under' 101-125), the UK charts have fluctuated between top-40 and top-75. note- Though different today, an EP in the 1960s was an extended-play '45' which was at times calculated as a standard single. These days, EPs are often calculated as albums, or altogether separately. >>> Though nevertheless thorough, these findings and calculations are open to speculation, especially regarding pre-1980 U.K. charts. See Chart Considerations for more information. YEAR Chart Considerations Select B-side tracks have been given their own chart status based on certain calculation quidelines. U.S. Billboard chart calculations include unit sales, radio requests and airplay. Often, a song may reach the chart on radio airplay alone. For example, the chart position Play With Fire held [#96] was based on radio requests and airplay solely, since it was only a b-side [of The Last Time] and did not figure in unit sales. The clearest example of this calculation method can be found in the #1 US single Ruby Tuesday/Let's Spend the Night Together. Both songs were equally enjoyed by many, yet only a single track on a disc can be considered for certification status and the record company decided to split the pair for special consideration in the UK and the US. Subsequently, Let's Spend the Night Together was a #3 hit in the UK. In the US, Ruby Tuesday was a #1 hit - but with radio requests and airplay, Let's Spend the Night Together pulled out a #55 position in the charts which obviously did not reflect the height of its popularity which many say could have been #1 itself. It's debatable whether the greatest strength of that 1967 record was do to its a-side, b-side, or both. Billboard has also had a 'Bubbling Under' chart over a bulk of the Stones' recording career. This chart has varied from a #101-110 list, to as much as a #101-133 list in their early period. A few tunes that charted in the standard UK singles chart, also appeared in the U.S. 'Bubbling Under.' The only song to appear uniquely in the Bubbling Under chart [no U.K. chart and no U.S. top-100] is What A Shame, that reached #124 in January of 1965. UK singles charts: Though recognized as a top-75 list for some time, the UK has what is known as a bubble-under chart which calculates charting singles from #76 to #100. This chart is based almost purely on speculation. Most selections authored by Mick Jagger & Keith Richards. Come On written by Chuck Berry. I Wanna Be Your Man (Lennon/McCartney). Not Fade Away (N. Petty/C. Hardin). It's All Over Now (B. Womack/S. Womack). Time Is On My Side (Norman Meade). Little Red Rooster (Willie Dixon). As Tears Go By (Jagger/Richards/Oldham). In Another Land (Bill Wyman). Ain't Too Proud to Beg (E. Holland Jr./N. Whitfield). I Don't Know Why (S. Wonder/P. Riser/D. Hunter/L. Hardaway). Going to A Go-Go (Robinson/Tarplin/Moore/Rogers). Harlem Shuffle (Relf/Nelson). Almost Hear You Sigh (Jagger/Richards/Jordan). Like A Rolling Stone (Bob Dylan). Anybody Seen My Baby? (Jagger/Richards/k. d. lang/B. Mink). All selections have been recorded by the Rolling Stones. On two (2) occasions however, a single was released under an individuals name, these are: 1967-In Another Land (Bill Wyman) written by Wyman 1970-Memo From Turner (Mick Jagger) written by Jagger/Richards No other solo work as been added to this list. Solo releases that have charted can be found in the Hit Albums page. A sides with alternate flip-sides were not calculated as separate singles. We do not have any inf | Mike Smith's Hot Hundred UK Hits Writer(s): Earl Shuman & Mort Garson Entered chart 1 Jan 1960; Highest Position: 1; Weeks on chart: 13. Michael Holliday (26 Nov 1924 - 29 Oct 1963) was born in Liverpool, England. After winning talent contests he was awarded a recording contract with EMI in 1955. His first major hit came in 1958, and more hits followed until 1960. He became a major British singing star, and he enjoyed many appearances on radio, television and the stage. This was his last significant hit; only two minor chart entries would follow. He had a mental breakdown in 1961 and died from a suspected drug overdose in 1963. # Although it was an American song, it had only minor success in the USA. A certain Gary Stites had recorded it, but he saw it stall at a lowly number 77 on the USA charts. 2 Title: Way Down Yonder In New Orleans Artist: Freddy Cannon Writer(s): John Turner Layton Jr & Henry Creamer Entered chart 1 Jan 1960; Highest Position: 3; Weeks on chart: 18. Freddy Cannon was born on 4 Dec 1940 in Massachusetts, USA. He is said by some to the be last of the raw Rock 'n' Roll performers. He learned to play guitar at a young age, and cut his first record in 1955 with a group called The Spindrifts. His first solo success ("Tallahassee Lassie") came in 1959. That single was a success in the USA, reaching number 6 on the charts and selling a million copies. Released in the UK on the fledgling Top Rank label it peaked at number 17. This follow-up recording did much better in the UK, and peaked at number 3 in the USA as well. Like many of his contemporaries, he continues to perform on the nostalgia circuits in the 21st century. # This song was written in 1922 and first appeared in the Broadway musical production "Spice of 1922". It has been recorded by numerous artists over the decades, but Cannon's Rock 'n' Roll version is the only one to enter the UK charts. 3 Writer(s): Robert Marcucci & Peter De Angelis Entered chart 15 Jan 1960; Highest Position: 1; Weeks on chart: 18. Anthony Newley (24 Sep 1931 - 14 Apr 1999) was born in east London, England. He started an acting career as a teenager, and made several films during the 1950s. It was in one film, "Idol On Parade", a 1959 comedy, that he sang a few songs that launched him into a singing career, with a number of chart hits during the early 1960s. He teamed up with Leslie Bricusse in the early 1960s and they began writing stage musicals together. The first was "Stop the World - I Want to Get Off" in which Newley also performed, and which was a hit show in London and on Broadway. This was followed by "The Roar of the Greasepaint - the Smell of the Crowd" (1965) and Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory (1971), based on the children's book by Roald Dahl. He also continued his acting career in film and on television, with some stage work through the 1970s and 1980s. He died in Florida from cancer at age 67. # This recording was a cover of the American original by Frankie Avalon. It was written by Avalon's manager and record producer. Avalon reached number 1 in the USA with the song, but only number 20 in the UK. In 1972, Donny Osmond peaked at number 3 with his recording of the song. 4 Writer(s): Johnny Worth (under pseudonym of Les Vandyke) Entered chart 22 Jan 1960; Highest Position: 1; Weeks on chart: 18. Adam Faith (23 Jun 1940 - 8 Mar 2003) was born in west London, England. After various jobs behind the scenes in the film and TV industries, he cut his first recor |
Which is the only club from outside France to play in the French Ligue 1? | Top 10 Young Ligue 1 Players To Watch Out For | Outside of the Boot Home / Talent Radar / Top 10 Young Ligue 1 Players To Watch Out For Top 10 Young Ligue 1 Players To Watch Out For By Outside of the Boot on August 12, 2013 @OOTB_football This website has gained a reputation as one of the best sources for reading on the young talents of World Football. Attracting readers with our extensive Scout Reports on some of the best young & rising football stars, we have decided to continue our focus on the next generation. We were instrumental with our comprehensive reporting on the hugely popular U21 European Championship this summer, with our Tactical Player Reports . Keeping in tune with this focus, we are dedicated to educating readers on the best young talents to watch out for with our latest feature. The French have taken a back seat at the top of World football as the more popular German, English, Spanish & Italian leagues dominate. A rush of financial muscle has seen the footballing world take notice. OOTB’s attraction towards the Western European country remains its young talents, and there are plenty. Here is a list of the Top 10 Young Ligue 1 Players you need to watch out for. 10 Best Young Players in the 2014/15 Ligue 1 Season | Part One | Part Two | Please note that to maintain standardisation, this list includes players who are 21 and below, and will remain so until August 31st, 2013 (hence why the likes of James Rodriguez & Alexandre Lacazette don’t make it). Also, like much of our content, we are avoiding the ‘mainstream’ attraction and providing readers a list of players that are not as established as some of the others in their age category. Marco Verratti, Lucas Moura etc, although young, are established in the footballing world, and are players you will probably watch out for anyway, without us telling you. 10. Neal Maupay Nationality: French Position: Striker The French U-17 international will only turn 17 later this month but has already notched up 3 professional goals in his career since his debut in 2012. OGC Nice, along with Lyon & Rennes, have the youngest average squad in the 2013-14 Ligue 1. Having gained a lot of experience with the second side the last campaign, manager Claude Puel will definitely have plans for the young attacker this season. 9. Yannick Ferreira Carrasco Nationality: Belgian Position: Winger Despite the millions pumped into AS Monaco, Claudio Ranieri has a whole host of young talents to give opportunities too. Yannick Carrasco who arrived at the French club from famed Belgian academy, Genk, much before the millions from Russia did is one such footballer who could have an instrumental season. The Belgium U-21 international was given his break in the first team last campaign, with Monaco in the second division, scoring 6 goals as he helped his side into Ligue 1. 8. Samuel Umtiti Nationality: French Position: Centre Back After years of success at the top, Lyon is going through a transition phase with plenty of focus on blooding the youth. An average squad age of 23.7 is a testament to their youthful policy, with 19-yr-old Samuel Umtiti at the height of it. The Cameroonian born central defender has established himself at the heart of Lyon’s defence, and will continue to be given opportunities this new campaign. Nationality: French Position: Centre Back Despite his young age, Nicolas Isimat-Mirin has loads of experience at professional level making over 80 first team appearances at his previous club, Valenciennes. The 21-year-old has been linked with some top European clubs, Liverpool most notably. As Monaco’s big money revolution took seed this summer, Isimat-Mirin was a rare young signing made (along with Anthony Martial) as Monaco look to add to their young talents. Manager Ranieri, would have identified the defenders obvious talents, and one can expect much from the Frenchman. 6. Jordan Ayew Nationality: Ghanaian Position: Striker Jordan Ayew is from a rich football background, with nearly his entire family involved in football professionally. The 21-year-old has been around for qui | Coaches - FC Barcelona FC BARCELONA Luis Enrique Martínez (2014-) Born in Gijón on May 8, 1970, Luis Enrique arrived at the Club as coach in May 2014 after leaving Celta Vigo to take up the post that had been left vacant by the departure of 'Tata' Martino. Lucho won the treble in his very first season in the job Gerardo 'Tata' Martino (2013-14) Gerardo 'Tata' Martino took control of the first team at FC Barcelona during preseason in 2013/14 as result of the unexpected departure of Tito Vilanova who was unable to combine his duties as coach with the medical treatment he was undergoing at the time Josep Guardiola (2008 - 2012) Josep Guardiola was born in Santpedor, Catalonia on 18 January, 1971. After a successful spell at the Club as a player and as coach of Barça B, Guardiola won 14 of a possible 19 trophies in four seasons in charge of the first team Frank Rijkaard (2003-2008) Franklin Edmundo Rijkaard, born on 30 September 1962 in Amsterdam (Holland), became FC Barcelona manager in the summer of 2003 to replace Radomir Antic. In his five seasons at the club, Rijkaard won two league titles and a Champions League, the second in the Club's history Radomir Antic (2003) Radomir Antic was born in Zitiste (Serbia) on 22 November 1948. He joined FC Barcelona in January 2003 to take over from Louis van Gaal. In his short stay in charge, he managed to guide the team to UEFA Cup qualification by finishing sixth in the league Carles Rexach (1988, 1991, 1996 & 2001-02) 'The Boy from Pedralbes' hung up his boots in 1979, but immediately returned to the world of football, taking charge of the Barça U19 team in the youth football set up. Rexach was first team coach at four different points in the Club's history Louis van Gaal (1997-00 / 2002-03) Louis van Gaal was born on 8 August 1951 in Amsterdam (Holland), very close to the old De Meer stadium, the team where he would learn his apprenticeship in football. Van Gaal managed the team for 201 games during his two periods at the Club Bobby Robson (1996-97) This English gentleman, born in Sacriston in the north east of England (18 February 1933-31 July 2009) came to Barcelona with the difficult task of substituting Johan Cruyff. He won the Copa del Rey and the European Cup Winners' Cup in his only season as coach Johan Cruyff (1988-96) After having appeared for the club as a player, “El Flaco (The Skinny One)” returned to FC Barcelona for the 1988-89 season, this time to take up his new role as coach of the first team. Under the Dutchman, the 'Dream Team' was born and the Club claimed their first European Cup Luis Aragonés (1987-88) This globetrotter of Spanish football, better known as “el Sabio de Hortaleza” (the wise man from Hortaleza) coached different teams all over the country. At Barça he had Charly Rexach as his assistant. He died of leukemia on 1 February 2014 Terry Venables (1984-87) Terry Venables came to Barça with the difficult task of replacing César Menotti, a manager who, despite not winning any important trophies with the team, had created an attractive and colourful style of football. Venables claimed the league title in his first season in the job César Luis Menotti (1983-84) The arrival of César Luis Menotti (Rosario, Argentina, 5 November 1938) supposed a shake up of the first team squad who had shown signs of their quality but had not made the most of it under previous coach, the German Udo Lattek. Under Menotti Barça won the Copa del Rey and the League Cup Udo Lattek (1981-83) Udo Lattek (16 January 1935-31 January 2015) arrived at the Club with exceptional credentials after successes with Bayern Munich and Borussia Mönchengladbach. With the German as coach Barça won the European Cup Winners' Cup in 1982, beating Standard Liége 2-1 in the final Joaquim Rifé (1979-1980) On 18 April 1979 Barça were knocked out of the Copa del Rey by Valencia. The defeat was a cause for great concern at the Club and the Board decided to act, bringing in the duo of Rifé-Torres to replace coach Lucien Müller. Under Rifé, Barça claimed their first ever European title Lucien Müller (1 |
"The ""Sons of the Desert"" is the international appreciation society of which cinematic duo?" | Sons of the Desert Sons of the Desert In 1933 Laurel and Hardy made a film called 'The Sons of the Desert ' in which they sneak off to a convention and pledge there loyalties to the national lodge of The Sons of the Desert. 60 years on, thousands of Laurel and Hardy fans from all over the world celebrate the lives, and work of Stan and 'Babe'. The Sons of The Desert ' -The Laurel and Hardy Appreciation Society was originally founded in 1965 by John McCabe [ Author of various books on the comedy duo - see books page for listing ],Al Kilgore ,Chuck McCann ,Orson Bean ,and John Municino. The first meeting took place on the 14th May 1965 at the 'Three Lions' pub in New York city . The Sons of the Desert was fully backed by Stan Laurel, who contributed to the constitution , which sets out the guidelines of the society. As the membership grew, different cities started their own branch of the appreciation society, each branch or 'tent ' as it is commonly known, takes it's name after a Laurel and Hardy film. Each 'tent' holds meetings at regular intervals, some have monthly get-together's while others have 2 meetings a year. At every meeting films are shown, quiz's take place,,members raise a glass and 'toast' Stan, Babe, Fin, Charlie Hall and Mae Busch and members sing the Sons of the Desert anthem.Some tents even sell memorabilia, including autographs, tee-shirts, film stills etc. If you would like to know the nearest United Kingdom tent to you click here , or if you are not from the UK To find out your nearest tent in your country click here Every two years different tents bid to hold the international convention. When and where the international conventions were held : YEAR AMSTERDAM / HOLLAND PERFECT DAY As well as internatinal conventions, conventions are held in Europe and in the UK every year. Most follow the same format with everybody linking their arms and singing out aloud " We are the Sons of the Desert " Lyrics to 'The Sons of the Deset ' Sons of the Desert We are the Sons of the Desert Having the time of our lives, Marching along , two thousand strong , Far from our sweethearts and wives , God bless them , Tramp , tramp , tramp the boys are marching , And dancing to this melody Dah ...dah..dah...dah..dah.. Sons of the desert are we For more Laurel and Hardy song lyrics click here | 2008 Academy Awards® Winners and History Kung Fu Panda (2008) Actor: SEAN PENN in "Milk," Richard Jenkins in "The Visitor," Frank Langella in "Frost/Nixon," Brad Pitt in "The Curious Case of Benjamin Button," Mickey Rourke in "The Wrestler" Actress: KATE WINSLET in "The Reader," Anne Hathaway in "Rachel Getting Married," Angelina Jolie in "Changeling," Melissa Leo in "Frozen River," Meryl Streep in "Doubt" Supporting Actor: HEATH LEDGER in " The Dark Knight ," Josh Brolin in "Milk," Robert Downey, Jr. in "Tropic Thunder," Philip Seymour Hoffman in "Doubt," Michael Shannon in "Revolutionary Road" Supporting Actress: PENELOPE CRUZ in "Vicky Cristina Barcelona," Amy Adams in "Doubt," Viola Davis in "Doubt," Taraji P. Henson in "The Curious Case of Benjamin Button," Marisa Tomei in "The Wrestler" Director: DANNY BOYLE for "Slumdog Millionaire," Stephen Daldry for "The Reader," David Fincher for "The Curious Case of Benjamin Button," Ron Howard for "Frost/Nixon," Gus Van Sant for "Milk” 2008 represented the continued rise of smaller studios and development companies, proven by the dominance of the Best Picture-winning independent film Slumdog Millionaire. The low-budget film was made for only $15 million, had no American superstars, lots of foreign-language dialogue, and it struggled to find a distributor. It also had a 'feel-good' theme and romantic sub-plot, a song/dance finale, an Oscar-winning song "Jai Ho," while at the same time exhibiting the extreme poverty of India. Its major competitor, the big-budget The Curious Case of Benjamin Button, was produced by a major studio (a co-production between Warner Bros. and Paramount), featured major stars, an extensive marketing campaign, a well-respected director, and expensive CGI-effects. And it suffered a record loss among films with 13 nominations -- it had the fewest wins for any film with that many nods. The Curious Case of Benjamin Button, a Warner Bros./Paramount Film co-production Frost/Nixon, from Universal The Reader, from The Weinstein Company Slumdog Millionaire, from Fox Searchlight All five titles of the Best Picture-nominated films referred to the film's characters (this also occurred in 1964), and were mostly tales from the past. The Best Picture winner became more strongly favored as the Oscar season progressed: director Danny Boyle's dark horse crowd-pleasing Slumdog Millionaire (with 10 nominations and 8 wins), based on the novel Q and A by Vikas Swarup, about an impoverished, 18 year-old orphaned slum thief Jamal Malik (Dev Patel) who is arrested for cheating (presumably due to his unsavory, lower-class background), when only one question away from winning the top prize of 20 million rupees in the Indian version of "Who Wants to Be a Millionaire"; the film's other wins included Best Director, Best Cinematography, Best Sound Mixing, Best Adapted Screenplay, Best Film Editing, Best Original Score, and Best Original Song ("Jai Ho"); [Note: Slumdog Millionaire was only the fifth film in the past 50 years to win without any acting nominations, repeating the feat of The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King (2003) , Braveheart (1995), The Last Emperor (1987), and Gigi (1958). It was one of only eleven films in all of Academy history that have won Best Picture without receiving a single acting nomination.] The other Best Picture nominees were: director David Fincher's sweeping 2 3/4ths hour, big-budget fantasy epic The Curious Case of Benjamin Button (with 13 nomin |
Which British scientist formulated a set of equations that describe electricity, magnetism and optics as manifestations of the same phenomenon, namely the electromagnetic field, in 1873? | 1000+ images about Science, scientists, mathematicians, and engineers on Pinterest | Nobel prize in physics, Equation and Nikola tesla Forward Edinburgh-born James Clerk Maxwell (1831-79) is little known by public. Yet his contribution to physics was just as significant: his theory of electromagnetism showed that electricity, magnetism & light are all manifestations of the same phenomenon, the electromagnetic field. Radio, TV & radar were direct consequences of this work. He also pioneered in optics & colour vision. But his religious zeal led him to dispute the evolutionary thinking of Darwin et al & he denounced natural selection See More | Complete Knowledge database of Electricity and Electrical Technology : May 2012 1620 - Niccolo Cabeo discovers that electricity can be repulsive as well as attractive. 1630 - Vincenzo Cascariolo, a Bolognese shoemaker, discovers fluorescence. 1638 - Rene Descartes theorizes that light is a pressure wave through the second of his three types of matter of which the universe is made. He invents properties of this fluid that make it possible to calculate the reflection and refraction of light. The ``modern'' notion of the aether is born. 1638 - Galileo attempts to measure the speed of light by a lantern relay between distant hilltops. He gets a very large answer. 1644 - Rene Descartes theorizes that the magnetic poles are on the central axis of a spinning vortex of one of his fluids. This vortex theory remains popular for a long time, enabling Leonhard Euler and two of the Bernoullis to share a prize of the French Academy as late as 1743. 1657 - Pierre de Fermat shows that the principle of least time is capable of explaining refraction and reflection of light. Fighting with the Cartesians begins. (This principle for reflected light had been anticipated anciently by Hero of Alexandria.) 1665 - Francesco Maria Grimaldi, in a posthumous report, discovers and gives the name of diffraction to the bending of light around opaque bodies. 1667 - Robert Hooke reports in his Micrographia the discovery of the rings of light formed by a layer of air between two glass plates. These were actually first observed by Robert Boyle, which explains why they are now called Newton's rings. In the same work he gives the matching-wave-front derivation of reflection and refraction that is still found in most introductory physics texts. These waves travel through the aether. He also develops a theory of color in which white light is a simple disturbance and colors are complex distortions of the basic simple white form. 1671 - Isaac Newton destroys Hooke's theory of color by experimenting with prisms to show that white light is a mixture of all the colors and that once a pure color is obtained it can never be changed into another color. Newton argues against light being a vibration of the ether, preferring that it be something else that is capable of traveling through the aether. He doesn't insist that this something else consist of particles, but allows that it may be some other kind of emanation or impulse. In Newton's own words, ``...let every man here take his fancy.'' 1675 - Olaf Roemer repeats Galileo's experiment using the moons of Jupiter as the distant hilltop. He measures m/s. 1678 - Christiaan Huygens introduces his famous construction and principle, thinks about translating his manuscript into Latin, then publishes it in the original French in 1690. He uses his theory to discuss the double refraction of Iceland Spar. His is a theory of pulses, however, not of periodic waves. 1717 - Newton shows that the ``two-ness'' of double refraction clearly rules out light being aether waves. (All aether wave theories were sound-like, so Newton was right; longitudinal waves can't be polarized.) 1728 - James Bradley shows that the orbital motion of the earth changes the apparent motions of the stars in a way that is consistent with light having a finite speed of travel. 1729 - Stephen Gray shows that electricity doesn't have to be made in place by rubbing but can also be transferred from place to place with conducting wires. He also shows that the charge on electrified objects resides on their surfaces. 1733 - Charles Francois du Fay discovers that electricity comes in two kinds which he called resinous(-) and vitreous(+). 1742 - Thomas Le Seur and Francis Jacquier, in a note to the edition of Newton's Principia that they publish, show that the force law between two magnets is inverse cube. 1749 - Abbe Jean-Antoine Nollet invents the two-fluid theory electricity. 1745 - Pieter van Musschenbroek invents the Leyden jar, or capacitor, and nearly kills his friend Cunaeus. 1747 - Benjamin |
Knightsbridge and Hyde Park Corner are stations on which London Underground line? | Piccadilly to 224 Cockfosters At Knightsbridge Platform 1 1 min Piccadilly to 357 Arnos Grove Left South Kensington 3 mins Piccadilly to 225 Cockfosters At Gloucester Road Platform 5 5 mins Piccadilly to 231 Cockfosters Between Earl's Court and Gloucester Road 6 mins Piccadilly to 235 Cockfosters Between Barons Court and Earl's Court 8 mins Piccadilly to 327 Cockfosters Approaching Barons Court 10 mins Piccadilly to 332 Arnos Grove Between Ravenscourt Park and Hammersmith 12 mins Piccadilly to 333 Cockfosters Between Turnham Green and Ravenscourt Park 14 mins Piccadilly to 240 Cockfosters Between Acton Town and Turnham Green 18 mins Piccadilly to 360 Oakwood Approaching Acton Town Platform 3 20 mins Piccadilly to 227 Cockfosters Between South Ealing and Acton Town 22 mins Piccadilly to 256 Cockfosters At South Ealing Platform 2 25 mins Piccadilly to 334 Cockfosters At North Ealing Platform 2 28 mins Piccadilly to 246 Heathrow via T4 Loop Between Green Park and Hyde Park Corner Due Piccadilly to 353 Northfields Between Piccadilly Circus and Green Park 2 mins Piccadilly to 341 Northfields Between Leicester Square and Piccadilly Circus 3 mins Piccadilly to 305 Heathrow T123 + 5 Between Holborn and Covent Garden 6 mins Piccadilly to 251 Heathrow via T4 Loop At King's Cross Platform 5 11 mins Piccadilly to 310 Northfields Between Caledonian Road and King's Cross 13 mins Piccadilly to 254 Rayners Lane At Caledonian Road Platform 2 14 mins Piccadilly to 306 Heathrow T123 + 5 At Arsenal Platform 2 17 mins Piccadilly to 314 Heathrow via T4 Loop At Finsbury Park Platform 3 19 mins Piccadilly to 354 Northfields Between Manor House and Finsbury Park 20 mins Piccadilly to 255 Uxbridge Between Turnpike Lane and Manor House 22 mins Piccadilly to 312 Heathrow T123 + 5 Left Turnpike Lane 24 mins Piccadilly to 343 Northfields Left Wood Green 25 mins Piccadilly to 315 Heathrow T123 + 5 Between Bounds Green and Wood Green 28 mins | London Olympic venues Sports - Athletics, opening and closing ceremonies. VeloPark Sports - Cycling Track, Cycling BMX London Olympic Venues Earls Court is in West London Sport: Volleyball About Earls Court - From exhibitions and conferences to live music, Earls Court holds hundreds of events each year attended by visitors from around the world. ExCeL London - is situated near London City Airport in east London's Royal Victoria Dock. Sport: Boxing, Fencing, Judo, Table Tennis, Taekwondo, Weightlifting, Wrestling, Boccia, Paralympic Table Tennis, Paralympic Judo, Paralympic Powerlifting, Volleyball (Sitting), Wheelchair Fencing Greenwich Park on the south bank of the River Thames in south east London. Sport: Equestrian events - Jumping, Dressage and Eventing, Paralympic Equestrian, Modern Pentathlon About Greenwich Park - Includes the Old Royal Naval College and National Maritime Museum, which, together with Greenwich Park, are part of a World Heritage Site. It is London's oldest Royal Park, dating back to 1433. It has been a World Heritage Site since 1997. Within the park is The Royal Observatory and the home of Greenwich Mean Time at Longitude 0°. Horse Guards Parade in Whitehall, the political centre of the UK. Sport: Beach Volleyball About Horse Guards Parade - Dates from 1745 and takes its name from the soldiers who have provided protection for the monarch since the restoration of the monarchy in 1660. The parade ground lies at the heart of London's ceremonial life, and hosts the Trooping of the Colour event that takes place on the Queen's official birthday each year. Hyde Park in London's West End Sport: Triathlon, 10k Open Water Swim About Hyde Park - The largest of London's Royal Parks, Hyde Park has been open to the public since 1637. The park is home to a number of grassroots sports clubs, including the Serpentine Swimming Club, whose members swim in the Serpentine Lake whatever the weather - even on Christmas Day. Lord’s Cricket Ground Millennium Dome: The O2 in Greenwich - on the point of the Greenwich peninsula Arena 1- Sport: Artistic Gymnastics, Trampoline, Basketball, Wheelchair Basketball Arena 2 Sport: Badminton, Rhythmic Gymnastics Regents Park Sport: Road cycling About Regents Park - One of London's famous Royal Parks, the Regent's Park has been open to the public since 1845. As well as being home to London Zoo and the Open Air Theatre, the park is a much-loved sports venue for thousands of Londoners. The Royal Artillery Barracks on Woolwich Common in south east London Sport: Shooting, Paralympic Shooting, Paralympic Archery About the Royal Artillery Barracks - The London port of Woolwich has a long military history and the construction of the current Royal Artillery Barracks buildings began in 1776. Wembley Stadium in north west London, around six miles from the city centre. Sport: Football About Wembley - The new stadium's arch soars over 130m into the sky, more than four times the height of the towers of the old Wembley Stadium. Wimbledon in south west London Sport: Tennis About Wimbledon - Home of the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club and the setting for the famous Wimbledon tennis tournament since 1877. It is the only remaining major grass-court Tennis venue in the world. Out of London Olympic Games venues The Broxbourne White Water Canoe Centre in Hertfordshire Sport: Canoe Slalom Location - 30km north of the Olympic Park, on the edge of the 1,000-acre River Lee Country Park which is part of the 26-mile long, 10,000 acre Lee Valley Regional Park in Hertfordshire. Eton Dorney near Windsor Sport: Rowing, Paralympic Rowing, Canoe Sprint About Eton Dorney - The venue is a 2,200m, eight lane rowing course with a separate return lane constructed to international standards. It is set in a 400-acre park with a nature conservation area. Hadleigh Farmis to the east of London, in Essex. Sport: Mountain Bike Hampden Park in Glasgow is Scotland's national stadium. Sport: Football The Millennium Stadium in Cardiff is Wales' national stadium. Sport: Football Old Trafford in Manchester is |
"According to a fragment of ""The Achilleid"", written by Statius in the first century AD, when Achilles the mythological Greek hero was born, his mother tried to make him immortal by dipping him in the river Styx. Where was he left vulnerable?" | Achilles A Achilles In Greek mythology , Achilles ( Ancient Greek : Ἀχιλλεύς) was a Greek hero of the Trojan War , the central character and the greatest warrior of Homer 's Iliad . Achilles also has the attributes of being the most handsome of the heroes assembled against Troy . Later legends (beginning with a poem by Statius in the first century AD) state that Achilles was invulnerable in all of his body except for his heel . Since he died due to a arrow shot into his heel, the " Achilles' heel " has come to mean a person's principal weakness. Birth Achilles was the son of the nymph Thetis and Peleus , the king of the Myrmidons. Zeus and Poseidon had been rivals for the hand of Thetis until Prometheus , the fire-bringer, warned Zeus of a prophecy that Thetis would bear a son greater than his father. For this reason, the two gods withdrew their pursuit, and had her wed Peleus. As with most mythology there is a tale which offers an alternative version of these events: in Argonautica (iv.760) Hera alludes to Thetis's chaste resistance to the advances of Zeus, that Thetis was so loyal to Hera's marriage bond that she coolly rejected him. According to a fragment of an Achilleis— the Achilleid, written by Statius in the first century AD, and to no other sources, when Achilles was born Thetis tried to make him immortal by dipping him in the river Styx . However, he was left vulnerable at the part of the body she held him by, his heel. (See Achilles heel, Achilles' tendon.) It is not clear if this version of events was known earlier. In another version of this story, Thetis anointed the boy in ambrosia and put him on top of a fire to burn away the mortal parts of his body. She was interrupted by Peleus and abandoned both father and son in a rage. However none of the sources before Statius makes any reference to this general invulnerability. To the contrary, in the Iliad Homer mentions Achilles being wounded: in Book 21 the Paeonian hero Asteropaeus, son of Pelagon, challenged Achilles by the river Scamander. He cast two spears at once, one grazed Achilles' elbow, "drawing a spurt of blood." Also in the fragmentary poems of the Epic Cycle in which we can find description of the hero's death, Kúpria (unknown author), Aithiopis by Arctinus of Miletus, Ilias Mikrá by Lesche of Mytilene, Iliou pérsis by Arctinus of Miletus, there is no trace of any reference to his general invulnerability or his famous weakness (heel); in the later vase-paintings presenting Achilles' death, the arrow (or in many cases, arrows) hit his body. Peleus entrusted Achilles to Chiron the Centaur , on Mt. Pelion , to be raised. Achilles in the Trojan War The first two lines of the Iliad read: μῆνιν ἄειδε θεὰ Πηληϊάδεω Ἀχιλῆος οὐλομένην, ἣ μυρί' Ἀχαιοῖς ἄλγε' ἔθηκεν, Sing, Goddess, of the rage, of Peleus' son Achilles the accursed rage, which brought pain to thousands of the Achaeans. Achilles is the only mortal to experience consuming rage. His anger is at some times wavering, but at other times he cannot be cooled. The humanization of Achilles by the events of the war is an important theme of the narrative. Telephus When the Greeks left for the Trojan War, they accidentally stopped in Mysia, ruled by King Telephus. In the resulting battle, Achilles gave Telephus a wound that would not heal; Telephus consulted an oracle, who stated that "he that wounded shall heal". Guided by the oracle, he arrived at Argos , where Achilles heals him in order that he become their guide for the voyage to Troy. According to other reports in Euripides ' lost play about Telephus, he went to Aulis pretending to be a beggar and asked Achilles to heal his wound. Achilles refused, claiming to have no medical knowledge. Alternatively, Telephus held Orestes for ransom, the ransom being Achilles' aid in healing the wound. Odysseus reasoned that the spear had inflicted the wound; therefore, the spear must be able to heal it. Pieces of the spear were scraped off onto the wound and Telephus was healed. Troilus According to the Cypria (the part of the Epic Cycle that tells the events o | The Underworld Rivers The Underworld Rivers In Greek mythology, the underworld was seperated from the land of the living in most part by five primary rivers. They were Acheron, Cocytus, Phlegethon, Lethe, and Styx. Each of them served their own purpose. Acheron - The word Acheron itself means the "river of woe". A fitting name indeed for this river. This is the river that the old ferryman Charon ferried the dead across from the land of the living to the realm of Hades. Cocytus - The word Cocytus means "river of lamentation". Those who died and were not properly buried were stuck walking about the banks of this river for most of their afterlife. Phlegethon - This was the river of fire in Hades. It's said that while the fire burned, it did not consume anything within it's flames. Lethe - The word Lethe means "forgetfulness". This is the river where the dead had to drink from to completely forget about their lives on Earth. Styx - Probably the most famous of the five lakes. The word Styx means "hate". This is the actual river that seperates the land of the living from the realm of the dead. Many accounts say that it wraps around Hades nine times. The river was also a sacred place to both gods and men. Those who broke any oath made upon the river Styx, were made to drink from it by Zeus. By doing this, it made the drinker lose their voice for long period of time. Where would you like to go from here? |
What name is given to ducks which feed mainly at the surface rather than by diving? | Northern Pintail Ducks | Purely Poultry Northern Pintail Ducks Anas acuta Pintails are attractive birds, with long, graceful necks. The drakes have particularly striking markings. The Pintail drake has long, black, central tail feathers that come to a point, giving rise to the name "pintail." Drakes also have a white neck and underparts, a chocolate brown head, and lighter brown backs and wings. Hens are duller-colored, and lack the bright white stripe. They are brown and white mottled. Both sexes have grey bills, legs, and feet, and a graceful silhouette. Range: Northern Pintail Ducks have a wide range across North America and Eurasia. In the US, they range from Alaska to the southern US, often nesting in open areas with shallow waters in the northern parts of the country. Habitat: As waterfowl, Northern Pintail Ducks prefer areas with open, shallow water, and will often be found in flooded agricultural fields. They prefer areas with low vegetation. Status in the Wild: Partly due to their wide distribution, Northern Pintail Ducks are not threatened. However, their numbers have been decreasing in the last few decades. Status in Aviculture: Northern Pintail Ducks are common in aviculture. Breeding and Incubation: Breeding takes place from April until June. Both sexes reach sexual maturity at around one year of age. Nests are shallow scrapes in dry areas, among vegetation, and are lined with plant material. The average clutch consists of 7-9 eggs, and hens incubate them for 22-24 days. Lifespan: The longest recorded lifespan for a Northern Pintail Duck is 27 years. However, the average lifespan for a wild duck is around two years, and around 10 years for a wild duck in captivity. Mature Weight: Pintails are relatively large ducks, with males weighing one to three pounds, and females just slightly smaller at one to two and a half pounds. Housing Requirements: Because Northern Pintail Ducks are migratory, they will fly away if not kept in an enclosure. They need water for mating, and as dabbling ducks, for eating. Diet: Dabbling ducks, such as the Northern Pintail, feed mainly from the surface and edges of the water, rather than by diving. They eat insects and plant materials in the shallows of the water. Northern Pintails feed mostly around dusk. Miscellaneous: In the wild, when not breeding, these ducks will form large mixed flocks with other species of ducks. Drakes have a call sometimes described as a "flute-like" whistle; hens have a raspier quack. Related Products | Account Suspended Account Suspended This Account has been suspended. Contact your hosting provider for more information. |
A poker player throwing in his cards says what? | MUCKING CARDS by Scoville16m - Poker Forums Game: Hold'em MUCKING CARDS Okay, here's a question about a situation that occurred at a small tournament I was playing in . . . what happened prior to conclusion of the hand is irrelevant for the question I'm going to pose so I'll skip right to it . . . at the River there is a king high straight on the board, Player "A" raises to $4000 Player "B" calls and announces "I... have two pair Kings & Queens" Player "A" mucks her cards and Player "B" rakes in the pot. Neither player seen the straight on the board and it was called by a player not in the hand. The dealer awarded the pot to Player "B" because Player "A" mucked her cards. I believe this call was wrong and the pot should have been split regardless of what Player "A" did because the board played . . . Am I correct or is the Dealer?? #2 Game: holdem Yes that is correct. And also, when a player NOT in the hand announces what is out there, that makes me very pissy. I have had situations where I fliped over my cards and so did the other person and they thought I won it, so they picked up their cards and throwed them in the muck pile. Then some numb skull not in the pot pipes up and say's, no man, you won it with (whatever). Grrrrr I've even had players call out a lesser hand than what they had and took the pot that way. It is the players responsability to know what they have and what is on the board, not the other players. #4 Online Poker at: Poker Stars Game: Holdem Dealers make mistakes sometimes and this is one of those times. If the dealer was paying attention they should have blocked the player from mucking their cards. Once they make it to the muck it is up to the discretion of the house. Cards can be retrieved from the muck if the floor person deems it fair (FAIR being a key point here). The board played so it was pretty obvious to all it should have been a split pot. Small tournament or not the rule of cards hitting the muck is NOT black and white. This also brings attention to how important using a card protector can be and the responsibility of players at the table to pay attention to their hands. It is btw the responsibility of ALL players at the table to point out errors if observed. #5 Quote: Originally Posted by CardLovinCat Dealers make mistakes sometimes and this is one of those times. If the dealer was paying attention they should have blocked the player from mucking their cards. I tend to disagree here. I think there is a lot to go off of in the deception factor of the game, and also the roles and responsibilities of the dealer. They are a neutral entity. It is their job to deal hole cards, deal community cards, then out of the cards that make it to showdown, they are to decide who wins according to rules. One thing I hear at poker tables is "It takes two face up cards to win a pot at showdown." Now, this may be a house rule, an actual rule, or something a curious guy made up once in order to get all the information he paid for. If a player doesn't realize he is in a split pot, and he mucks his cards, that is his decision. He knew his hole cards, the board, and what his opponenet had. It is not the dealer's job to prevent people from making bad plays. How would you feel if you had the KQ, got counterfeitted on the river, then your opponenet foolishly mucked his hand and then the dealer chopped the pot? It is merely the dealer's job to make sure that the best hand at showdown gets the pot. And the hand that's face down in the muck is never best unless it won by default. Quote: Originally Posted by CardLovinCat Once they make it to the muck it is up to the discretion of the house. Cards can be retrieved from the muck if the floor person deems it fair (FAIR being a key point here). While people go to casinos and card rooms for fair, legal, and safe play (as opposed to backs of warehouses and clubs and bars without security, etc), I do not believe that it is fair to protect people from their own mistakes. While yes, the house can dig the cards out of the muck, I believe they should only do it when they | 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? 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"Standing for words meaning ""which is what was to be proved"", which 3 letters appear at the end of a mathematical theorem?" | LaTeX/Theorems - Wikibooks, open books for an open world LaTeX/Theorems edit this box • edit the TOC With " theorem " we can mean any kind of labelled enunciation that we want to look separated from the rest of the text and with sequential numbers next to it. This approach is commonly used for theorems in mathematics, but can be used for anything. LaTeX provides a command that will let you easily define any theorem-like enunciation. Contents First of all, make sure you have the amsthm package enabled: \usepackage{amsthm} The easiest is the following: \newtheorem{name}{Printed output} put it in the preamble. The first argument is the name you will use to reference it, the second argument is the output LaTeX will print whenever you use it. For example: \newtheorem{mydef}{Definition} will define the mydef environment; if you use it like this: \begin{mydef} Here is a new definition \end{mydef} It will look like this: Definition 3 Here is a new definition with line breaks separating it from the rest of the text. Theorem counters[ edit ] Often the counters are determined by section, for example "Theorem 2.3" refers to the 3rd theorem in the 2nd section of a document. In this case, specify the theorem as follows: \newtheorem{name}{Printed output}[numberby] where numberby is the name of the section level (section/subsection/etc.) at which the numbering is to take place. By default, each theorem uses its own counter. However it is common for similar types of theorems (e.g. Theorems, Lemmas and Corollaries) to share a counter. In this case, define subsequent theorems as: \newtheorem{name}[counter]{Printed output} where counter is the name of the counter to be used. Usually this will be the name of the master theorem. The \newtheorem command may have at most one optional argument. You can also create a theorem environment that is not numbered by using the newtheorem* command [1] . For instance, \newtheorem*{mydef}{Definition} Proofs[ edit ] The proof environment [1] can be used for adding the proof of a theorem. The basic usage is: \begin{proof} Here is my proof \end{proof} It just adds Proof in italics at the beginning of the text given as argument and a white square ( Q.E.D. symbol, also known as a tombstone ) at the end of it. If you are writing in another language than English, just use babel with the right argument and the word Proof printed in the output will be translated accordingly; anyway, in the source the name of the environment remains proof. If you would like to manually name the proof, include the name in square brackets: \begin{proof}[Proof of important theorem] Here is my important proof \end{proof} If the last line of the proof is displayed math then the Q.E.D. symbol will appear on a subsequent empty line. To put the Q.E.D. symbol at the end of the last line, use the \qedhere command: \begin{proof} Here is my proof: \[ a^2 + b^2 = c^2 \qedhere \] \end{proof} The method above does not work with the deprecated environment eqnarray*. Use align* instead. To use a custom Q.E.D. symbol, redefine the \qedsymbol command. To hide the Q.E.D. symbol altogether, redefine it to be blank: \renewcommand{\qedsymbol}{} Theorem styles[ edit ] It adds the possibility to change the output of the environments defined by \newtheorem using the \theoremstyle command [1] in the header: \theoremstyle{stylename} the argument is the style you want to use. All subsequently defined theorems will use this style. Here is a list of the possible pre-defined styles: stylename Custom styles[ edit ] To define your own style, use the \newtheoremstyle command [1] : \newtheoremstyle{stylename}% name of the style to be used {spaceabove}% measure of space to leave above the theorem. E.g.: 3pt {spacebelow}% measure of space to leave below the theorem. E.g.: 3pt {bodyfont}% name of font to use in the body of the theorem {indent}% measure of space to indent {headfont}% name of head font {headpunctuation}% punctuation between head and body {headspace}% space after theorem head; " " = normal interword space {headspec}% Manually specify head (Any arguments tha | THE GREEK ALPHABET THE GREEK ALPHABET It is helpful to have a knowledge of the Greek alphabet and language to appreciate the nuances of meaning in the Greek Septuagint Old Testament and the Greek New Testament of the Bible. Reading the Greek text allows one to capture the full impact of what the Gospel writer is hoping to convey in his narrative. Here are three examples. Perhaps the best example of this is St. Paul's famous passage on love in his First Letter to the Corinthians. There are four Greek words for love! Which one is St. Paul referring to? στοργή - storge refers to the natural affection parents have for their children; ἔρως - eros is romantic love; φιλία - philia is friendship; and ἀγάπη - agape is unconditional love, the love God has for us. St. Paul employs the word agape! A second example is the pivotal passage in the Gospel of Luke when Jesus begins his journey to Jerusalem (9:51), the place where he will be taken up. The Greek text fully dramatizes this event by expressing the determination of Jesus, reading "As the day was approaching for his Ascension, he πρόσωπον ἐστήρισεν - set his face on Jerusalem." Thus begins the journey to Jerusalem where he will accomplish his mission by redeeming mankind through the sacrifice of the Cross. The journey also provides an avenue to teach his disciples, those who follow Jesus on the way to Jerusalem. Discipleship in Luke is conveyed by the verb ἀκολουθέω - I follow, a form of which occurs nineteen times throughout the Gospel, such as the key sentence of Luke 9:23, "If anyone wishes to come after me, let him deny himself and take up his cross daily and ἀκολουθείτω μοι - let him follow me." The third example is the word witness in the Acts of the Apostles. Jesus tells the disciples ἔσεσθέ μου μάρτυρες, you shall be my witnesses. St. Luke expresses discipleship in the Acts of the Apostles by the word witness, a form of which (nominative singular μάρτυς and plural μάρτυρες) occurs twenty-four times throughout Acts. The disciples will become the witnesses of the Teachings, Cross, and Resurrection of Jesus, and will carry out his mission as his witnesses to the "ends of the earth" (Acts 1:8). Our English word martyr is a direct translation of the Greek word for witness. The martyr is the ultimate Christian witness! The Greek alphabet was derived from the Phoenician alphabet . Phoenicia (now Lebanon) was a peaceful sea-faring nation expert in navigation and trade that developed their alphabet around 1400 BC in an effort to communicate with their diverse trading partners that encircled the Mediterranean Sea. It was the Phoenician alphabet that was widely received and readily adapted in Greece and throughout the Mediterranean, as it was only 22 letters based on sound, as opposed to the myriad of symbols in cuneiform and hieroglyphics prevalent at the time. The Greek alphabet contains 24 letters. The form of Greek used by writers from Homer (the Iliad and the Odyssey) about 700 BC to Plato (The Republic) in 360 BC, is called Classical Greek. There were three dialects to classical Greek, Doric, Aeolic, and Ionic (of which Attic is a derivation). Alexander the Great, who was tutored by Aristotle, spoke Attic Greek and conquered the East, spreading the Greek language throughout the Mediterranean world and beyond. Thus began the Hellenistic Age. Hebrew Scripture was translated into Greek in Alexandria and became known as the Greek Septuagint. A common Greek language arose among the people and became known as Koine Greek (κοινή, the word meaning "common"). Greek in the Holy Land was heavily interpenetrated by native Semitic languages, such as Aramaic and Hebrew. This likely explains the variant spellings in the Greek New Testament for words such as Jerusalem (Ἰερουσαλήμ, Ἱεροσόλυμα), Nazareth (Ναζαρὰ, Ναζαρέτ, Ναζαρὲθ), and Nazarene (Ναζαρηνέ, Ναζωραῖος). No original manuscript by the author of a biblical book has yet been uncovered! Koine Greek was the language used by writers of the Old Testament Greek Septuagint and the Greek New Testament. |
In Greek mythology who was the 'Muse of Music'? | The Muses The Muses See More The Muses Pictures > The Muses were the Greek goddesses of inspiration in literature, science and the arts. They were the daughters of Zeus and Mnemosyne (the personification of memory), and they were also considered water nymphs. Some scholars believed that the Muses were primordial goddesses, daughters of the Titans Uranus and Gaea . Personifications of knowledge and art, some of the arts of the Muses included Music, Science, Geography, Mathematics, Art, and Drama. They were usually invoked at the beginning of various lyrical poems, such as in the Homeric epics; this happened so that the Muses give inspiration or speak through the poet's words. There were nine Muses according to Hesiod, protecting a different art and being symbolised with a different item; Calliope (epic poetry - writing tablet), Clio (history - scroll), Euterpe (lyric poetry - aulos, a Greek flute), Thalia (comedy and pastoral poetry - comic mask), Melpomene (tragedy - tragic mask), Terpsichore (dance - lyre), Erato (love poetry - cithara, a Greek type of lyre), Polyhymnia (sacred poetry - veil), and Urania (astronomy - globe and compass). On the other hand, Varro mentions that only three Muses exist: Melete (practice), Mneme (memory) and Aoide (song). According to a myth, King Pierus of Macedon named his nine daughters after the Muses, thinking that they were better skilled than the goddesses themselves. As a result, his daughters, the Pierides, were transformed into magpies. The Muses Is also called Muse. | Dictionary of Greek & Roman Mythology Dictionary of the Greeks and Romans Mythology Abaris In Greek mythology Abaris was a priest to the god Apollo. Apollo gave him a golden arrow which rendered him invisible and also cured diseases and gave oracles. Abaris gave the arrow to Pythagoras. Abas Abas was the son of Celeus and Metaneira. He mocked Demeter and was turned into a lizard. By some accounts he was the 12th king of Argolis who owned a magic shield. Abdera Abdera was an ancient Greek city supposedly founded by Hercules in honour of his friend Abderus. Abderus Abderus was a friend of Hercules. Hercules left him to look after the mare of Diomedes, which ate him. Absyrtus Absyrtus (Apsyrtus) was a son of Aeetes, King of Colchis and brother of Medea. When Medea fled with Jason she took Absyrtus with her and when her father nearly overtook them she murdered Absyrtus and cut his body into pieces and threw it around the road so that her father would be delayed picking up the pieces of his son. Acacetus Acacetus is a name sometimes given to Hermes because of his eloquence. Acamas Acamas was a son of Theseus and Phaedra. He went to Troy with Diomedes to demand the return of Helen. Acastus Acastus was a son of Pelias. He was one of the argonauts. Acestes In Greek mythology, Acestes was a Sicilian bowman who in a trial of skill discharge an arrow with such force that it ignited. Achaeus In Greek mythology, Achaeus was a son of Xuthus and Creusa. He returned to Thessaly and recovered the dominions of which his father had been deprived. Achates In Greek mythology Achates was a companion of Aeneas in his wanderings subsequent to his flight from Troy. He typified a faithful friend and companion. Achelous In Greek mythology, Achelous was a river god who changed into a snake and a bull while fighting Hercules, but was defeated when Hercules broke off one of his horns. Achemon Achemon and his brother Basalas were two Cercopes who were for ever arguing. One day they insulted Hercules, who tied them by their feet to his club and marched off with them like a brace of hares. Acheron Acheron was one of the rivers of Hades. Acherusia In Greek mythology, Acherusia was a cave on the borders of Pontus which led to the infernal regions. It was through this cave that Hercules dragged Cerberus to earth. Achilles In Greek mythology, Achilles was the son of Peleus, king of the Myrmidons in Thessaly, and of the sea nymph Thetis, who rendered him invulnerable, except for the heel by which she held him, by dipping him in the river Styx. Achilles killed Hector at the climax of the Iliad, and according to subsequent Greek legends was himself killed by Paris, who shot a poisoned arrow into Achilles' heel. Acis In Greek mythology, Acis was a son of Faunus and a river nymph. He loved the sea-nymph Galatea and was killed by his jealous rival Polyphemus. Acrisius In Greek mythology, Acrisius was a son of Abas and the twin brother of Proteus with whom he quarrelled even in the womb. He was the father of Danae. When Abas died, Acrisius expelled Proteus from his inheritance, but Proteus returned supported by Iobates and Acrisius was compelled to give him Tiryns while he kept Argos. Actaeon In Greek mythology, Actaeon was a great hunter who was turned into a stag by Artemis for looking on her while she was bathing. He was subsequently torn to pieces by his own dogs. Adaro In the mythology of the Solomon Islands, Adaro is a sea-spirit. Addanc The addanc was a dwarf or marine monster which lived near lake llyon. He was killed in some accounts by Peredu who obtained a magic stone which made him invisible. Adrastus Adrastus was the son of Talaus and the king of Argos. He attempted to restore Polynices to his throne at Thebes, he failed but led a second assault leading the Epigoni. He died of grief when he heard that his son had been killed in the Epigoni assault. Aello Aello was one of the harpies. Aeneas Aeneas was a Trojan hero. He was the son of Anchises and Aphrodite. 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"Who is the father of actress Lucy Davis, who played receptionist Dawn Tinsley in the UK TV series ""The Office"" (2001), junior writer Lucy Kenwright in the US TV series ""Studio 60 on the Sunset Strip"" and Dianne in the film ""Shaun of the Dead"" (2004)?" | The Lucy Davis Picture Pages The Office Background: First gaining attention from British audiences as Maria Lucas on the BBC miniseries “Pride and Prejudice” (1995), actress Lucy Davis, the daughter of noted comedian and actor Jasper Carrott, became famous for portraying patient receptionist Dawn Tinsley on the comedy hit “The Office” (2001-2003), which was brought to America via a BBC cable channel. After the success of “The Office,” in America, versatile Davis moved to Los Angeles where she played Lucy Kenwright on the dramatic comedy series “Studio 60 on the Sunset Strip” (2006-2007). On the big screen, the British import is perhaps best known as one of the stars of the successful horror film “Shaun of the Dead” (2004) and since her move to California, has acted in such films as “The TV Set” (2006), “Shades of Ray” (2008), “Bob Funk” (2008) and “All About Steve” (2009). Davis is also recognized for playing Hayley Tucker on the BBC radio soap “The Archers” (1995-2004) and has appeared in the series “Married Single Other” (2010) and “The Mentalist” (2010). She will appear as Stephanie in the upcoming horror comedy “Some Guy Who Kills People” and Evie in Robert Cavanah’s “The Cellar.” Davis has been married to fellow actor Owain Yeoman since December 2006. She is a diabetic and had a kidney transplant in 1997. In late 2005, she was rushed to the hospital for kidney failure, but has since recovered. England Childhood and Family: Lucy Davis was born on January 2, 1973, in Solihull, West Midlands, England. Along with her three siblings, Jake, Hannah and Jenny, she was raised out of the spotlight in Knowle, Birmingham, England by her famous father, actor/comedian Jasper Carrott, and his wife Hazel. Young Lucy knew she wanted to be like her dad and took part in school plays and attended acting classes at the Birmingham Youth Repertory Theater. At age 18, she auditioned and was accepted to the renowned Italia Conti Drama school, but later transferred to the Carlton TV Junior Workshop. She was also educated at The Sixth Form College in Solihull, West Midlands. Lucy relocated to Los Angeles in early 2005 and a year later met Welsh actor Owain Yeoman. The couple married on December 9, 2006, at St. Paul's Cathedral in London where royalty often marries. They were allowed to marry there because Lucy's father is a recipient of an OBE. Some of the guests at the wedding included “The Office” stars Ewen Macintosh, Joel Beckett, Mackenzie Crook and Martin Freeman. Shaun of the Dead Career: The daughter of popular British comedian and actor Jasper Carrott, Lucy Davis made her acting debut in her school's production of “The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe.” She went on to hone in on her craft with the Birmingham Youth Theater and in the 1990s, landed guest roles in such series as “The Detectives,” “Blue Heaven” and “Casualty.” It was while she attended the Carlton TV Junior Workshop that Davis won the role of Maria Lucas on the BBC miniseries remake of “Pride and Prejudice” (1995), opposite Coin Firth, Jennifer Ehle, David Bamber and Julia Sawahla. Before long, she was hired to play Hayley Tucker on the long running BBC radio soap “The Archers,” a gig she held from 1995 to 2004. She went on to appear in the biopic film “The Gambler” (1997), starring Michael Gambon, and stared as Old Noshie in the children's series “The Belfry Witches” two years later. Unfortunately for Davis, her efforts in establishing a budding career were cut short by health problems. Three years after suffering from kidney failure, she underwent a kidney transplant in 1997, which needed a long recovery. While in recovery, Davis battled diabetes, which caused her weight to fluctuate. Davis recovered and in 2001, landed the regular role of the receptionist Dawn Tinsley on the popular British comedy series “The Office,” alongside Ricky Gervais, Martin Freeman, Mackenzie Crook, Ewen MacIntosh, Ben Bradshaw, Emma Louise Manton and Philip Pickard. After two seasons, the series was imported to the cable channel BBC America and went on to score success there. It became one o | 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? 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Credited with popularising the girl's name Wendy in a famous children's book, who also wrote the stage play The Admirable Crichton? | James M. Barrie - Books, Biography, Quotes - Read Print James M. Barrie Subscribe to Our Newsletter Sign-up for The Bookworm, our free newsletter featuring quotes, newly added books, recommendations and more! Absolutely Free. Never miss a good book again! Follow Read Print on Twitter James M. Barrie 4 Favorites on Read Print Biography Sir James Matthew Barrie (May 9, 1860 – June 19, 1937), more commonly known as J. M. Barrie, was a Scottish author and dramatist. He is best remembered for creating Peter Pan , the boy who refused to grow up, whom he based on his friends, the Llewelyn Davies boys. He is also credited with popularising the name Wendy, which was very uncommon before he gave it to the heroine of Peter Pan . More ... Books by James M. Barrie All Books 2 17 books found We hope you enjoy reading these James M. Barrie books! If you'd like to read a specific James M. Barrie book which we're missing on Read Print, do let us know. Quotes by James M. Barrie A safe but sometimes chilly way of recalling the past is to force open a crammed drawer. If you are searching for anything in particular you don't find it, but something falls out at the back that is often more interesting. Add to favorites Always be a little kinder than necessary. Add to favorites Ambition - it is the last infirmity of noble minds. Add to favorites Dreams do come true, if we only wish hard enough, You can have anything in life if you will sacrifice everything else for it. Add to favorites Everytime a child says 'I don't believe in fairies' there is a little fairy somewhere that falls down dead. Add to favorites If we're missing any James M. Barrie books or quotes, do email us . Biography of James M. Barrie James. M. Barrie (1860-1937) was born in the Lowland village of Kirriemuir, in Forfashire. His father, David Barrie was a handloom weaver, and mother, Margaret Ogilvy, the daughter of a stonemason. They had ten children, Barrie was the ninth. Jamie, as he was called, heard tales of pirates from his mother, who read her children R.L. Stevenson's adventure stories in the evenings. When Barrie was seven, his brother David died in a skating accident. David had been the mother's favorite child, and she fell into depression. Barrie tried to gain her affection by dressing up in the dead boy's clothes. The obsessive relationship that grew between mother and son was to mark the whole of his life. After her death Barrie published in 1896 an adoring biography of his mother. At the age of 13, Barrie left his home village. At school he became interested in theatre and devoured works by such authors as Jules Verne, Mayne Reid, and James Fenimore Cooper. His classmates Barrie observed like an outsider, they were tall, interested in girls, while he remained small and apparently he never had a girl friend. Barrie studied at Dumfries Academy at the University of Edinburgh, receiving his M.A. in 1882. After working as a journalist for the Nottingham Journal, he moved in 1885 with empty pockets to London as a freelance writer. He sold his writings, mostly humorous, to fashionable magazine, such as The Pall Mall Gazette. In his mystery novel, BETTER DEAD (1888), Barrie made jokes of well-known people. Barrie knew such great figures of literature as G.B. Shaw, who did not like his pipe smoking, and H.G. Wells, and could surprise them with his remarks. Once he said to Wells: "It is all very well to be able to write books, but can you waggle your ears?" When a friend noticed that he ordered Brussels sprouts every day, he explained: "I cannot resists ordering them. The words are so lovely to say." With his friends, Jerome K. Jerome, Arthur Conan Doyle, P.G. Wodehouse and others, Barrie founded a cricket club, called Allahakbarries. Doyle was the only member who could actually play cricket. During World War I Barrie made a western film with his literary friends, starring Shaw, William Archer, G.K. Chesterton, etc. In 1888 Barie gained his first fame with AULD LICHT IDYLLS, sketches of Scottish life. Critics praised its originality. His melodramatic novel, | Arthur Askey Arthur Askey Arthur was born in Liverpool in 1900 and joined a touring concert party in 1924. Two years later, and for the next four years he became one of Fred Wilton's Entertainers at the Oval, Cliftonville. He started to make a name for himself in 1930 when he appeared with Powis Pinder's 'Sunshine'. In 1937 he compered 'The Coronation Revue' with Sir George Robey and in 1938 he became a household name when he starred with Richard Murdock in radio's 'Bandwaggon'. The first show was broadcast on 5th January 1938 and the show ran for three series, until 2nd December 1939. Askey and Murdoch provided the comedy which soon came to dominate the show. Many sketches featured them sharing a top floor flat in Broadcasting House along with Lewis the goat and several pigeons. Bandwaggon was the first radio show to popularise catchphrases, which were repeated until they caught on with the listeners. Arthur's catchphrases included 'Big hearted Arthur that's me', 'Hello playmates', 'Ah happy days' and 'Ay thang yew'. There was also a film version of Bandwaggon released in 1939 by Gainsborough. The plot involved Arthur Askey and Richard Murdoch running a pirate TV station in a ghostly castle and rounding up a gang of spies. A special edition of 'Bandwaggon' called 'Jubilee Show' to celebrate the Silver Jubilee of the BBC was broadcast on 13th November 1947. During 'Bandwaggon' Arthur Askey's career developed rapidly. He appeared in a number of films and stage shows and became known for his silly songs such as 'The Bee Song'. Arthur also appeared in the Royal Variety Shows of 1946, 1948 and 1978. He was always extremely popular and was well known as a pantomime dame. His daughter, Anthea became an actress and she specialised in pantomime. Arthur's trademark was his spectacles and he was known as 'Big Hearted Arthur'. He died in 1982. |
In which film can you find the Oberon spaceship | The twist ending of "Planet Of The Apes" (2001) explained @ Things Of Interest Discussion (65) 2009-11-03 21:37:05 by YarKramer: For the record, the 2001 movie has approximately the same twist as the original novel, though there was only one instance of space-travel in that, so it doesn't have the time-travel explanation. (And it also has a framing device, with a fairly predictable "tomato surprise" at the end, which isn't present in either film ...) 2009-11-03 22:08:32 by dankuck: I hadn't pondered the 2001 Planet of the Apes in a while. I was pretty much satisfied with it, being a time travel nut myself. Instead of opposite directions I assumed the cloud has some sort of "center point" in time such that the further you are from it, the further on the other side of it you'll come out. I supposed it works out the same, because relative to that point, time is moving in opposite directions (even though it's objectively the same direction). Have you needed to explain this to someone in particular? Now do Primer. 2009-11-03 22:54:43 by Jake: >there is no reason why the Planet Of The Apes can't still be Earth-in-the-distant-future, as it is in the original flick. If the Planet of the Apes were the distant past, it would make even more sense. Instead of requiring a hypothetical ape to develop space flight and travel through the storm, the entire Planet of the Apes just sort of sits around and eventually turns into our own. Seconded on Primer. Very confusing plot. Enjoyable action 2012-09-04 01:40:30 by Amanda: Ag i fully understand what ur saying, and totally believe ur theory of how the movies tie together, makes perfect sense to me :) 2012-09-04 02:34:38 by ogamfive: I have a very different hypothesis as to how the Oberon arrived much earlier than either pod - Thade's capitalizing on its salvageable technology never was explained, of course, as no sequel was ever made - and it involves what I'm calling the 'paradox of surface area electrical potential within a vacuum'- gravitation has little or no value within such an environment, as has been well-established. So, if an object that is larger becomes caught in a magnetic storm such as the one which proves to be the crew's utter downfall, it will be carried much farther and faster in a timestream regardless of its temporal direction due to a MUCH greater surface area being exposed to the fields, created by the interface between denser energies (including matter) with the higher-vibrating elements, mirroring how Time may work on Earth and other planets - could also be viewed as a stargate, switchback or wormhole; one can also think of it as a more rapid energetic current within the larger, slower stream.....it's my belief Tesla's discovery that every object in the universe produces not just a signature electrical charge, but corresponding magnetic field, coupled with planetary (and solar, hence sunspots) differing centers of gravity, creates a basis supportive of sentient life..... 2012-09-04 02:54:57 by ogamfive: .....neglected to point out also how the apes evolved so fast: exposure to the magnetic storm also altered their DNA; as David Wilcock details in his paradigm-shattering book The Source Field Investigations, pioneers such as Dr. Robert Becker discovered that certain strengths of magnetic stimuli and changes to other energetic environmental variables related to species evolution do indeed produce these kinds of expedited effects..... 2012-09-04 05:53:51 by IsaacD: After reading all these comments, I think you need to take into account the significance of certain statements and scenes in the movie. 1) the inscription behind the Thade/Lincoln statue says Thade saved the apes (also note the comparison to Lincoln). 2) Leo's clock in his ship stopped sometime in the 22nd century, which is his future. 3) The female ape commented how maybe the apes on Earth just don't talk by choice. 4) When Leo discovered what happened with the Oberon, part of his explanation to the others was "they didn't find me because I made the time jump". 5) When Peracles originally went throu | The Official James Bond 007 Website | Home Contact SPECTRE © 2015 Danjaq, LLC, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Studios Inc., Columbia Pictures Industries, Inc. 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Apart from a straight flush which other hand beats a full house in poker? | Rules of Card Games: Poker Hand Ranking Hand probabilities and multiple decks - probability tables Standard Poker Hand Ranking There are 52 cards in the pack, and the ranking of the individual cards, from high to low, is ace, king, queen, jack, 10, 9, 8, 7, 6, 5, 4, 3, 2. In standard poker - that is to say in the formal casino and tournament game played internationally and the home game as normally played in North America - there is no ranking between the suits for the purpose of comparing hands - so for example the king of hearts and the king of spades are equal. (Note however that suit ranking is sometimes used for other purposes such as allocating seats, deciding who bets first, and allocating the odd chip when splitting a pot that can't be equally divided. See ranking of suits for details.) A poker hand consists of five cards. The categories of hand, from highest to lowest, are listed below. Any hand in a higher category beats any hand in a lower category (so for example any three of a kind beats any two pairs). Between hands in the same category the rank of the individual cards decides which is better, as described in more detail below. In games where a player has more than five cards and selects five to form a poker hand, the remaining cards do not play any part in the ranking. Poker ranks are always based on five cards only, and if these cards are equal the hands are equal, irrespective of the ranks of any unused cards. Some readers may wonder why one would ever need to compare (say) two threes of a kind of equal rank. This obviously cannot arise in basic draw poker, but such comparisons are needed in poker games using shared (community) cards, such as Texas Hold'em, in poker games with wild cards, and in other card games using poker combinations. 1. Straight Flush If there are no wild cards, this is the highest type of poker hand: five cards of the same suit in sequence - such as J- 9- 8- 7. Between two straight flushes, the one containing the higher top card is higher. An ace can be counted as low, so 5- 3- 2- A is a straight flush, but its top card is the five, not the ace, so it is the lowest type of straight flush. The highest type of straight flush, A-K-Q-J-10 of a suit, is known as a Royal Flush. The cards in a straight flush cannot "turn the corner": 4- K is not valid. 2. Four of a kind Four cards of the same rank - such as four queens. The fifth card, known as the kicker, can be anything. This combination is sometimes known as "quads", and in some parts of Europe it is called a "poker", though this term for it is unknown in English. Between two fours of a kind, the one with the higher set of four cards is higher - so 3-3-3-3-A is beaten by 4-4-4-4-2. If two or more players have four of a kind of the same rank, the rank of the kicker decides. For example in Texas Hold'em with J- J- J- 9 on the table (available to all players), a player holding K-7 beats a player holding Q-10 since the king beats the queen. If one player holds 8-2 and another holds 6-5 they split the pot, since the 9 kicker makes the best hand for both of them. If one player holds A- K they also split the pot because both have an ace kicker. 3. Full House This combination, sometimes known as a boat, consists of three cards of one rank and two cards of another rank - for example three sevens and two tens (colloquially known as "sevens full of tens" or "sevens on tens"). When comparing full houses, the rank of the three cards determines which is higher. For example 9-9-9-4-4 beats 8-8-8-A-A. If the threes of a kind are equal, the rank of the pairs decides. 4. Flush Five cards of the same suit. When comparing two flushes, the highest card determines which is higher. If the highest cards are equal then the second highest card is compared; if those are equal too, then the third highest card, and so on. For example K- 7- 6- 5 because the nine beats the seven. If all five cards are equal, the flushes are equal. 5. Straight Five cards of mixed suits in sequence - for example Q- 10- 9- 8. When comparing two sequences, the one with the higher ranki | "Masterminds" - Manchester Evening News, November 7, 2015 | Online Research Library: Questia Read preview Article excerpt 1. Playboy Russia covergirl Maria Kozhevnikova, boxer Nikolai Valuyev, and tennis player Marat Safin shared which honour in December 2011? 2. What William S Burroughs 1961 book popularised the rock music term 'heavy metal', and provided the names for at least two rock bands of the 1970s? 3. What main religion celebrates festivals including Nuakhai, Yatra (or Zatra/Jatra), Pongal, Holi and Shigmo? 4. Which country experienced the Velvet Revolution in Nov-Dec 1989? 5. According to the UK General Teaching Council how many of the 28,000 newly qualified teachers in 2010 had a computerrelated degree: 3; 30; 300 or 3,000? 6. Spell the word: Remanisence; Reminissense; Remeniscence; or Reminiscence? 7. What ancient Sanskrit word loosely meaning 'region' commonly now refers to people (and culture, products, etc) of Indian sub-continent origins? 8. Whom did Forbes Magazine list as the most powerful woman in the Southern Hemisphere in 2011? 9. Unrelated, what is a set of slats and a museum? 10. What ship, whose name means thunderbolt, was Nelson's flagship 1799-1801, and later a training ship for boys? 26 11. The Showa period of Japan coincided with what Emperor's reign? 12. Michael Morpurgo, author of the children's book War Horse, on In state Luther which the 2012 Spielberg film (of the same name) is based, held what UK position from 2003-5? 13. What fashionable Mediterranean resort hosted the G20 international economics conference at the height of the Greek Euro membership crisis? 27 14. How many cubic metres is the space in a room four metres square and three metres high? 15. Which politician bowled faster than Dennis Lillee and Andy Roberts? 16. What element is also known as hydrargyrum? David shows around 17. Whose father wrote and sang the popular Secret Lemonade Drinker song in the award-winning British 1970s-80s R Whites Lemonade TV advert ? … Subscribe to Questia and enjoy: Full access to this article and over 10 million more from academic journals, magazines, and newspapers Over 83,000 books Access to powerful writing and research tools Article details Newspapers Encyclopedia Subscribe to Questia and enjoy: Full access to this article and over 10 million more from academic journals, magazines, and newspapers Over 83,000 books Access to powerful writing and research tools Article details |
In Star Wars what creatures did the sand people ride? | Tusken Raider | Wookieepedia | Fandom powered by Wikia "A moisture farm? Poor locals never stood a chance. The Sand People think all water is sacred and was promised to them." ― Saponza to his partner after discovering a moisture farm ravaged by Tusken Raiders [src] A group of Tusken raiders Tusken Raiders were a species native to the desert world of Tatooine . Their homeworld's harsh environment resulted in them being extremely xenophobic & territorial of their native resources, often attacking the outskirts of smaller settlements such as Anchorhead . [2] The Sand People believed that all water was sacred and promised to them, resulting in them raiding moisture farms set up by colonists. [4] Additionally, Tusken Raiders harvested black melons which grew in the Jundland Wastes , providing them with a reliable source of milk . [6] Tusken clan groups consisted of 20 to 30 individuals, and were led by clan leaders, tribal chiefs, and warlords. The Sand People communicated in a language known as Tusken . At the age of 15, a Tusken became an adult, and had to slay a krayt dragon and cut out the precious pearl found in its stomach. Tuskens inhabited encampments scattered across an area of the rocky Jundland Wastes known as The Needles , [3] which were guarded from intruders by vicious massiffs . [7] Male Tusken Raiders were the warriors of their clans, often attacking vulnerable travelers that were unfortunate enough to wander through their territory. [1] They wielded gaderffii sticks in combat, and used Tusken Cyclers to fire on vehicles they spotted. [2] Every Tusken warrior created their own gaderffii stick, making each one unique. Males wore rough wrappings and garments that provided protection and allowed ease of movement. [3] Females could be distinguished by their elaborate jeweled masks with eyeslits and torso-covering sand-shrouds. Tusken children wore unisex cowls and simple cloaks, [2] and couldn't dress like males or females until they reached adulthood. All Sand People wore mouth grilles and eye coverings to retain moisture and keep sand out. They were forbidden to remove their clothing in front of others, except at childbirth , on their wedding night, and at coming-of-age ceremonies. [3] The Sand People and banthas shared a close, almost mystical bond. During warrior initiation rites, a young Tusken was given a bantha [2] matching their own gender [3] and learned to care for it, with the pair becoming extremely close as the youth earned a place in its clan. [2] When Sand People married, their banthas also mated, and, should its rider die , their bantha usually perished shortly after. If a bantha died before its rider, its remains were placed in a large graveyard, which was treated with great respect by Tuskens and other banthas. [3] History Edit During the Boonta Eve Classic , several Sand People camped out on Canyon Dune Turn . During the first lap, they took several shots at passing podracers with their projectile rifles. Though initially unsuccessful, on the second lap a Tusken managed to shoot down the podracer of pilot Teemto Pagalies , causing it to crash. [8] A month before the Battle of Geonosis , Sand People attacked the Lars moisture farm and kidnapped Shmi Skywalker Lars , whom they imprisoned and tortured. Her son, the Jedi Padawan Anakin Skywalker , returned to Tatooine to rescue her, but after finding her in a Tusken camp , she died of her injuries. The vengeful Anakin proceeded to slaughter every nearby Tusken, even the women and children. [7] Following the massacre, the Tuskens began to fear Skywalker as a vengeful desert demon , and began performing ritual sacrifices to ward him off. [3] Over twenty years later, Anakin's son Luke was attacked by URoRRuR'R'R and a group of Tuskens after venturing from the homestead to retrieve R2-D2 . [5] Fortunately, Obi-Wan Kenobi warded off the Tuskens by imitating the cry of a krayt dragon, Tatooine's deadliest predator. [9] Shortly after the Battle of Yavin , Darth Vader slaughtered a village of Tuskens prior to his meeting with bounty hunters Boba Fett and B | Star Wars: Episode V - The Empire Strikes Back (1980) - Quotes - IMDb Share this: Facebook | Twitter | Permalink Hide options Yoda : Yes, run! Yes, a Jedi's strength flows from the Force. But beware of the dark side. Anger, fear, aggression; the dark side of the Force are they. Easily they flow, quick to join you in a fight. If once you start down the dark path, forever will it dominate your destiny, consume you it will, as it did Obi-Wan's apprentice. Luke : Vader... Is the dark side stronger? Yoda : No, no, no. Quicker, easier, more seductive. Luke : But how am I to know the good side from the bad? Yoda : You will know... when you are calm, at peace, passive. A Jedi uses the Force for knowledge and defense, NEVER for attack. Luke : But tell my why I can't... Yoda : No, no! There is no "why". Share this: Facebook | Twitter | Permalink Hide options [Darth Vader has just learned of Admiral Ozzel's big blunder, and activates a viewscreen] Admiral Ozzel : [appearing onscreen with Captain Piett] Lord Vader, the fleet has moved out of lightspeed and we're preparing to... [Ozzel stops, and suddenly begins to choke, clutching at his throat] Darth Vader : You have failed me for the last time, Admiral! Captain Piett? Captain Piett : Yes, my lord? Darth Vader : Make ready to land our troops beyond their energy field, and deploy the fleet, so that nothing gets off the system. [beside Piett, Admiral Ozzel utters one last strangled gasp, and falls over dead] Darth Vader : You are in command now... Admiral Piett! Share this: Facebook | Twitter | Permalink Hide options [the storm troopers are taken prisoner by Calrissian's men] Lando : [to Lobot, his aide] Well done. Hold them in the security tower, and keep it quiet. Move. [Lando's aide and their men walk off with the troops as Lando hands Leia the imperials' weapons and starts taking off Chewie's cuffs] Leia : What do you think you're doing? Lando : We're getting out of here. C-3PO : I knew all along. Had to be a mistake. Leia : [angrily] Do you think that after what you did to Han that we're going to trust you? [Chewie grabs Lando by the throat] Lando : [choking] I had no choice! C-3PO : What are you doing? Trust him, trust him! Leia : Oh, well, we understand, don't we, Chewie. You had "no choice". Lando : Just trying to help... Leia : We don't need any of your help! Lando : [gasps] Han! Ha- Ha... Luke : Now all I got to is find this Yoda. If he even exists. It's a really strange place to find a Jedi Master. This place gives me the creeps. [starts to eat something] Luke : Still... there's something familiar about this place. [R2-D2 beeps] Luke : I don't know, I feel like... [suddenly whips around and aims his gun at Yoda, who cowers and whimpers] Luke : ... like we're being watched! Yoda : Away put your weapon, I mean you no harm! I am wondering, why are you here? Luke : I'm looking for someone. Yoda : Looking? Found someone, you have, I would say! Hmm? [laughs] Luke : [lowers his gun] Right... Yoda : Help you, I can. Yes, mmm. Luke : I don't think so. [Yoda frowns] Share this: Facebook | Twitter | Permalink Hide options Captain Needa : [on a hologram] They were damaged, Lord Vader, the last time they appeared in any of our scopes. Considering the amount of damage we've sustained, they must be destroyed. Darth Vader : [not on the hologram] No, Captain. They're alive. I want every ship available to sweep the asteroid field until they are found. [Needa bows and the hologram disappears] Admiral Piett : [walks up to Vader] Lord Vader. Darth Vader : Yes, Admiral, what is it? Admiral Piett : The Emperor commands you to make contact with him. Darth Vader : Move the ship out of the asteroid field so we can send a clear transmission. [Vader goes into his room and bows as the Emperor appears on a giant hologram] Darth Vader : What is thy bidding, my master? Emperor Palpatine : There is a great disturbance in the Force. The quote item below may give away important plot points. Darth Vader : There is no escape. Don't make me destroy you. [pauses] Darth Vader : Luke, you do not y |
What name did John Harrington give to the first flush toilet | Sir John Harrington - Sir John Harrington Biography - Poem Hunter Sir John Harrington - Sir John Harrington Biography - Poem Hunter Biography Biography of Sir John Harrington John Harington (also spelled Harrington) (4 August 1561 – 20 November 1612), of Kelston, was a courtier, author and master of art. He became a prominent member of Queen Elizabeth I's court, and was known as her 'saucy Godson'. But because of his poetry and other writings, he fell in and out of favour with the Queen, as well as with her successor, James I. The work for which he is best known today, A New Discourse of a Stale Subject, called the Metamorphosis of Ajax (1596) is in fact a political allegory, a 'device' in the contemporary sense of an emblem, not in the modern sense of a mechanical device. It is a coded attack, as his autograph marginal notes make clear, on the 'stercus' or excrement that was poisoning society with torture and state-sponsored 'libells' against his relatives Thomas Markham and Ralph Sheldon. The work enjoyed considerable popularity on its publication in 1596. Harington is most popularly known as the inventor of the Flush toilet. He is also remembered for the political epigram, "Treason doth never prosper: what’s the reason? Why, if it prosper, none dare call it treason." Harington continued to write, even though he had vowed to give up poetry upon the death of Queen Elizabeth. He published just one more slim volume of verse in 1607, but continued to send letters both to friends and to the king's eldest son, Prince Henry, until 1609. Some of these letters were later collected by Harington's descendant, Henry Harington, and published under the title of Nugae Antiquae in 1769. The volume is a significant source for the history of the Tudor re-conquest of Ireland. Orlando Furioso | Passable Literature Trivia Quiz In which book would you find a Heffalump? Which detective had a landlady called Mrs. Hudson? Who wrote the Booker Prize winning novel The Life of Pi? Which of Alexandre Dumas' 'Three Musketeers' real identity is Comte de la Fère? In which language did Vladimir Nabokov write Lolita? Which 1949 novel begins 'It was a bright cold day in April, and the clocks were striking thirteen?' How many lines are there in a sonnet? Don Diego de la Vega is the secret identity of which hero? In which novel does an alien invasion commence in Woking, England? In the title of a Shakespeare play, who are Valentine and Proteus? In which George Bernard Shaw play are Professor Henry Higgins and Eliza Doolittle central characters? Which fictional Count's real name is Edmond Dantès? What was the name of Captain Nemo's submarine in Jules Verne's novel? Which poet wrote the Canterbury Tales? Who was Ebenezer Scrooge's deceased partner in 'A Christmas Carol?' Question Who created the fictional town of Middlemarch? In which novel would you find the exceedingly strong drink called the 'Pan-galactic Gargle Blaster?' In which Jane Austen novel do the Bennet family appear? Who is the title hobbit in 'The Hobbit?' Which author used the pseudonyms Isaac Bickerstaffe and Lemuel Gulliver among others? What is the name of the sequel to John Milton's 'Paradise Lost?' In which novel does the character Major Major Major Major appear? Who went on a circumnavigation of the world from the Reform Club as the result of a bet? Which Ray Bradbury novel opens 'It was a pleasure to burn?' Which novel was subtitled 'The Modern Prometheus?' Who wrote the short story 'I, Robot' in 1950? In the Harry Potter novels, as whom did Tom Riddle become infamous? Which novel takes place in the Year of Our Ford 632? Who taught children to fly using 'lovely thoughts' and fairy dust? Which John Steinbeck novel centers on the characters George and Lennie? Who wrote the Twilight series of novels? How are the sisters Jo, Meg, Beth, and Amy collectively known? Which mythological figure 'Shrugged' in the title of an Ayn Rand novel? How many syllables are there in a haiku? 'Workers of the world, unite!' is the last line of which work? What real-life Soviet organisation is James Bond's nemesis in the early novels? In which fictional country is the castle of Zenda to be found? Who is the chief protagonist in John Buchan's The 39 Steps? How is David John Cornwell better known? What is the name of Long John Silver’s parrot? At what age do Adrian Mole's diaries start? Who lived the last few years of his life in Paris under the pseudonym 'Sebastian Melmoth'? Who created Noddy? |
"""He was a lion on the field"" is an example of what?" | Lion and Lamb as Metaphors of Divine-Human Relationships | Bible.org Lion and Lamb as Metaphors of Divine-Human Relationships Related Media The characteristics of the lion and the lamb form a vivid contrast of expectations when used metaphorically. While the lion is known for its strength and ferocity, the lamb is regarded as a gentle and dependent creature. Nevertheless, both are at times associated with the person and work of God. This study entails a study of pertinent biblical texts, which portray the Lord in these two metaphors, with special attention to their culmination in the person and work of Christ. THE LION In the Ancient Near East. Because of the well-known characteristics of lions, they were of special interest to a broad spectrum of people across the ancient Near East and Africa. 1 Due to the lion’s power and boldness, lions were often hunted for sport, especially by the Assyrian kings. 2 Some captured lions were even kept in captivity (cf. e.g., Dan. 6:7). 3 Indeed, The “ keeping of lions in captivity in ancient Mesopotamia is well attested in in the inscriptions and stone reliefs of the Assyrian kings, who used to let them out of their cages to hunt them down” 4 and, “The Assyrian king Ashurnasipal II (ca. 883-859 B.C.) is reported to have maintained a breeding farm for lions at Nimrud, while in Egypt Ramses II (ca. 1290-1224 B.C.) supposedly had a pet lion that he took into battle. 5 Representations and carved statues of lions could be found at important public places. 6 City gates were especially suitable for such displays. Particularly noteworthy were the lion figures at Nebuchadnezzar II’s famed Ishtar Gate in Babylon, 7 before which lay a processional way, “decorated with figures of lions in enameled brick.” 8 Noteworthy also were the “two mighty lions of basalt, inscribed with a record of warfare,” which Shalmaneser III placed at the south gate of Til Barsip following his conquest of the city. 9 Temples, palaces and thrones could also be adorned with lion figures and statues. 10 A fine example is Tiglath Pileser III’s palace at Kalhu where, “Lions and bull colossi, whose figures were wrought with extreme cunning, clothed with power, were set up in the entrance for a wonder.” 11 Kings apparently were fascinated with the prowess of the lion. Accordingly, they often depicted themselves as possessing lion-like qualities. Thus Adad Nirari II of Assyria (911-891 B.C.) declared, “I am powerful, I am all powerful, I am brilliant, I am lion-brave, I am manly, I am supreme, I am noble.” 12 Similarly Assur-nasir-pal II (883-859 B.C.) boldly proclaims, “I am lion-brave, and I am heroic! Assur-n™sir-pal, the mighty king, the king of Assyria, chosen of Sin, favorite Anu, beloved of Adad, mighty one among the gods, I am the merciless weapon that strikes down the land of his enemies.” 13 The Hittite king Hattusilis I likewise says of his son and successor Muršiliš “You must enthrone him. […] In place of the lion, [the god will set up only] (another) lion.” 14 Even the gods were at times compared to lions. Thus the Egyptian god Amun-Re is portrayed as a lion who “loves his possessions!” 15 The Canaanite death god Mot is described metaphorically as a voracious beast with a “throat of a lion.” 16 In the Old Testament. With this brief survey of the ubiquity of the lion imagery in the ancient Near East in view, it may be expected that the lion would also appear in the literature of the Old Testament. Such an expectation is amply rewarded. Indeed, the same images of ferocity and strength evoked in association with the use of the lion in the literature of the ancient Near East may be seen in the Old Testament. Many different Hebrew words for lion were used, often to depict lion-like qualities in human beings, especially warriors and kings, but even whole nations. Lion-like qualities in human beings could be presented both negatively and positively. Thus wicked individuals were at times compared to lions roaring after their prey and tearing them apart. Accordingly, David prays to the Lord for deliverance from wicked men s | President Eisenhower, Supreme Commander of Allied Forces (WWII) - United Colleges of Martial Arts™ President Eisenhower, Supreme Commander of Allied Forces (WWII) Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. The Eisenhower approach to leadership: Although Eisenhower resented claims that he was a weak leader, his very approach to leadership furthered this impression, at least on the part of those who had access only to the contemporary public record. The impression that he was a passive chief executive president who reigned rather than ruled was engendered both by his approach to organizing the presidency and by the tactics he used to resolve the built-in conflict between what Americans expect from their president in his dual capacity as head of state and principal national political leader. As head of state, the American president is a symbol of unity. Like a constitutional monarch, he is expected to be an uncontroversial representative of the entire nation. As the nation's chief political leader, however, he must engage in the intrinsically divisive prime-ministerial task of political problem solving. The seeming impossibility of resolving the tension between these contradictory expectations undoubtedly has contributed to the regularity with which Americans become disillusioned with the performance of their presidents. Eisenhower resolved this contradiction by maintaining the public stance of an uncontroversial chief of state, while concealing or playing down his political leadership, especially those machinations that are essential to effective leadership but that foster animosities and lead the president to be viewed as "just another politician." He carried out this leadership strategy through a number of tactics: In seeking to downplay the political side of his role, he frequently exercised political influence through intermediaries rather than directly or otherwise concealed his part in the cut and thrust of leadership. Similarly, he was studiously artful in employing language. His private communications to close associates are models of analytic clarity and contain informed, realistic accounts of his political strategies. But in press conferences he often was evasive or professed ignorance of matters that he felt were best not discussed, doing so in a homely, idiomatic way that enhanced public affection for and confidence in him. And in his public addresses, he worked with his speechwriters seeking to find language that was dignified yet, as he once put it, simple enough "to sound good to the fellow digging a ditch in Kansas." Eisenhower also took pains never to criticize an adversary by name, lest he demean his own role and arouse underdog sympathies for the opponent. By refusing to (as he put it) "engage in personalities," he also acted on the premise that impugning the motives of others engenders ill feeling that undermines the basic leadership task of welding political cooperation. Although he did not discuss personality publicly, much of his private reasoning and discourse involved sizing up what he called the "personal equation" of other political actors. He did this in order to use aides where they would be most effective and to anticipate how best to exercise influence. His preoccupation with personality analysis helped him to keep the political side of his leadership inconspicuous. He was a vocal proponent of generous delegation of authority, but he varied the magnitude of delegation according to his sense of his associates' capacities and of the likelihood that their actions would be consistent with his desires. Thus, his much publicized commitment to delegation did not lead to abdicating presidential power to subordinates. Nevertheless, by emphasizing this commitment he was able to reward associates by giving them credit for popular administration politics and, more important in terms of protecting himself from controversy, to allow them to take the blame for unpopular administration policies. For scholars, most of whom equated effective political leadership with the visible displays of political pulling and hauling of F |
The first act of organised opposition to British rule after the declaration of independence by the Indian National Congress was The Satyagraha, a campaign of nonviolent protest which began with a March to Dandi in March 1930, to protest about tax on what? | Mahatma Gandhi Embarks on the Salt Satyagraha | World History Project Mar 12 1930 Mahatma Gandhi Embarks on the Salt Satyagraha The Salt Satyagraha was a campaign of nonviolent protest against the British salt tax in colonial India which began with the Salt March to Dandi on March 12, 1930. It was the first act of organized opposition to British rule after Purna Swaraj, the declaration of independence by the Indian National Congress. Mahatma Gandhi led the Dandi march from his Sabarmati Ashram to Dandi, Gujarat to produce salt without paying the tax, with growing numbers of Indians joining him along the way. When Gandhi broke the salt laws in Dandi at the conclusion of the march on April 6, 1930, it sparked large scale acts of civil disobedience against the British Raj salt laws by millions of Indians. Gandhi was arrested on May 5, 1930, just days before his planned raid on the Dharasana Salt Works. The Dandi March and the ensuing Dharasana Satyagraha drew worldwide attention to the Indian independence movement through extensive newspaper and newsreel coverage. The satyagraha against the salt tax continued for almost a year, ending with Gandhi's release from jail and negotiations with Viceroy Lord Irwin at the Second Round Table Conference. Over 80,000 Indians were jailed as a result of the Salt Satyagraha. The campaign had a significant effect on changing world and British attitudes toward Indian independence, and caused large numbers of Indians to actively join the fight for the first time, but failed to win major concessions from the British. The Salt Satyagraha campaign was based upon Gandhi's principles of nonviolent protest called satyagraha, which he loosely translated as "truth-force." In early 1930 the Indian National Congress chose satyagraha as their main tactic for winning Indian independence from British rule and appointed Gandhi to organize the campaign. Gandhi chose the 1882 British Salt Act as the first target of satyagraha. The Salt March to Dandi, and the beating of hundreds of nonviolent protesters in Dharasana, demonstrated the effective use of civil disobedience as a technique for fighting social and political injustice. The satyagraha teachings of Gandhi and the March to Dandi had a significant influence on American civil rights activist Martin Luther King, Jr., and his fight for civil rights for blacks and other minority groups in the 1960s. | CALENDAR - collected by p a pearson 0001 Start of revised Julian calendar in Rome 0293 Roman emperor Maximianus introduces tetrarchy 0743 Slave export by Christians to heathen areas prohibited 1260 Hulagu Khan, grandson of Genghis, conquerors Damascus 1457 Unitas Fratrum is established in the village of Kunvald, on the Bohemian-Moravian borderland; considered the 2nd oldest Protestant denomination 1565 City of Rio de Janeiro is founded 1587 English parliament leader Peter Wentworth confined in London Tower 1591 Pope Gregory XIV threatens to excommunicate French king Henri IV 1628 Writs are issued by Charles I of England that every county in England (not just seaport towns) pay ship tax by this date 1642 Georgeana, MA (now known as York, ME) becomes the 1st incorporated US city 1692 Witch hunt begins Salem Village, Massachusetts Bay Colony 1711 The Spectator begins publishing (London) 1780 Pennsylvania becomes 1st US state to abolish slavery (for new-borns only) 1781 Continental Congress adopts Articles of Confederation 1784 E Kidner opens 1st cooking school, in Great Britain 1785 Philadelphia Society for the Promotion of Agriculture organized 1790 1st US census is authorized 1792 Presidential Succession Act passed 1809 Embargo Act of 1807 repealed and Non-Intercourse Act signed 1810 Georgetown College was chartered in Washington, DC, making it the 1st Roman Catholic institution of higher learning in the US 1836 Convention of delegates from 57 Texas communities convenes in Washington-on-the-Brazos, TX, to deliberate independence from Mexico 1845 President John Tyler signs a bill authorizing the US to annex the Republic of Texas 1847 Michigan becomes 1st English-speaking jurisdiction to abolish the death penalty (except for treason against the state) 1854 SS City of Glasgow leaves Liverpool harbor and is never seen again 1859 Present seal of San Francisco adopted (its 2nd) 1864 Louis Ducos du Hauron patents movie machine (never built) 1864 1st black woman to receive a medical degree, Rebecca Lee (US) 1867 Howard University, Washington, DC, chartered 1869 Postage stamps showing scenes are issued for 1st time 1873 Remington and Sons in Ilion, NY, start production of the 1st practical typewriter 1873 Henry Comstock discovers the Comstock Lode in Virginia City, NV 1875 Congress passes Civil Rights Act; invalidated by Supreme Court, 1883 1879 Library of Hawaii founded 1890 1st US edition of Sherlock Holmes (A Study in Scarlet) publisher J B Lippincott Co 1893 Diplomatic Appropriation Act, authorizes the US rank of ambassador 1896 Henri Becquerel discovers radioactivity 1912 Albert Berry makes the 1st parachute jump from a moving airplane 1912 1st US woman detective Isabella Goodwin, appointed in New York City 1913 1st state law requiring bonding of officers and state employees (North Dakota) 1913 Federal income tax takes effect (16th amendment) 1928 Paul Whiteman & his orchestraestra record Ol' Man River for Victor Records 1932 Son of Charles Lindbergh, Charles Augustus Lindbergh III, is kidnapped 1936 Hoover Dam is completed 1937 1st permanent automobile license plates issued (Connecticut) 1937 US Steel raises workers' wages to $5 a day 1941 Captain America appears in a comic book 1941 1st US commercial FM radio station goes on the air (W47NV, Nashville, TN) 1941 1st NFL commisioner Elmer Layden 1949 Ripley's Believe It Or Not! debuts on television 1953 Joseph Stalin collapses, having suffered a stroke; dies 4 days later 1961 President John Kennedy asks for an Alliance for Progress and Peace Corps 1968 NBC's unprecedented on-air announcement, Star Trek will return 1968 Singers Johnny Cash (36) and June Carter (38) wed 1968 Vatican City's Apostolic Constitution of 1967 goes into effect 1969 Sergeant Pepper drops off the charts after 88 weeks 1969 Jim Morrison arrested for exposing himself at Dinner Key Auditorium 1969 New York Yankees Mickey Mantle announces his retirement from baseball 1970 End of US commercial whale hunting 1973 Honda Civic introduced 1974 7 Presidential aides are indicted for their role in the Watergate bre |
What is the name of the Cumbrian town on the river Eden which has an annual horse fair ? | Appleby horse fair begins in Cumbria - and is already hit by row over 'invasion' | Daily Mail Online Next My Big Fat Gypsy horse fair: Traditional gathering begins in Appleby - and is already hit by row over 'invasion' Thousands of travellers and tourists are arriving in Appleby, Cumbria to take part in the annual horse fair The event - the largest of its kind in Europe - runs for a week and has been taking place for hundreds of years But there is already anger over this year's event - with dozens of travellers camping on the town's golf course | Breeds of Livestock - Clydesdale Horse — Breeds of Livestock, Department of Animal Science Breeds of Livestock, Department of Animal Science Breeds of Livestock - Clydesdale Horse Breeds of Livestock - Clydesdale Horse Clydesdale Characteristics and Origin of the Clydesdale Horse The Clydesdale is a breed of heavy draft horse developed in and deriving its name from the district in Scotland where it was founded. Its type was evolved by the farmers of Lanarkshire, through which the River Clyde flows. The old name for Lanarkshire is Clydesdale. It was bred to meet not only the agricultural needs of these farmers, but the demands of commerce for the coal fields of Lanarkshire and for all the types of heavy haulage on the streets of Glasgow. The breed soon acquired more than a local reputation, and in time, the breed spread throughout the whole of Scotland and northern England. The district system of hiring stallions was an early feature of Scottish agriculture and did much to standardize and fix the type of the breed. The records of these hiring societies go back in some cases to 1837. The Clydesdale Horse Society was formed in 1877 and has been an active force in promoting the breed not only in Great Britain but throughout the world. The Clydesdale alone, of the British breeds of heavy draft, has enjoyed a steady export trade to all parts of the world. The most active trade has been to commonwealth countries and the United States. Today the Clydesdale is virtually the only draft breed in its native Scotland and New Zealand. It holds a commanding lead in Australia and is popular, though not the numerical leader, in Canada and the United States. The Clydesdale is a very active horse. He is not bred for action, like the Hackney, but he must have action. A Clydesdale judge uses the word "action" with a difference. A Hackney judge using the word means high-stepping movement; a Clydesdale judge means high lifting of the feet, not scuffling along, but the foot at every step must be lifted clean off the ground, and the inside of every shoe be made plain to the man standing behind. Action for the Clydesdale judge also means "close" movement.The forelegs must be planted well under the shoulders - not on the outside like the legs of a bulldog - and the legs must be plumb and, so to speak, hang straight from the shoulder to the fetlock joint. There must be no openness at the knees, and no inclination to knock the knees together. In like manner, the hind legs must be planted closely together with the points of the hocks turned inwards rather than outwards; the thighs must come well down to the hocks, and the shanks from the hock joint to the fetlock joint must be plumb and straight. "Sickle" hocks are a very bad fault, as they lead to loss of leverage. A Clydesdale judge begins to estimate the merits of a horse by examining his feet. These must be open and round, not thin and flat. The hoof heads must be wide and springy, with no suspicion of hardness that may lead to the formation of sidebone or ringbone. The pasterns must be long, and set out at an angle of 45 degrees from the hoof head to the fetlock joint. Too long a pastern is very objectionable, but very seldom seen. A Clydesdale should have a nice open forehead (broad between the eyes), a flat (neither Roman-nosed nor "dished") profile, a wide muzzle, large nostrils, a bright, clear, intelligent eye, a big ear, and a well-arched long neck springing out of an oblique shoulder with high withers. His back should be short and his ribs well sprung from the backbone, like the hoops of a barrel. His quarters should be long, and his thighs well packed with muscle and sinew. He should have broad, clean, sharply developed hocks, and big knees, broad in front. The impression created by a thoroughly well-built typical Clydesdale is that of strength and activity, with a minimum of superfluous tissue. The idea is not grossness and bulk, but quality and weight. As in all breeds of livestock, the Clydesdale has gone through several changes of emphasis, over the years, to meet the demands of the |
Mark Zuckerberg, Eduardo Saverin, Dustin Moskovitz and Chris Hughes developed what online computer application? | Who Invented Facebook Who Invented Facebook? Who Invented Facebook? The history behind the number one social media network Facebook. Who Invented Facebook? - Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg (L) looks on as Facebook employee Ben Gertzfield strikes a cermonial gong to announce the launch of Facebook Places, a new application that allows Facebook users to document places they have visited. Photo by Justin Sullivan/Getty Images By Mary Bellis Updated October 23, 2016. Mark Zuckerberg was a Harvard computer science student when he, along with classmates Eduardo Saverin, Dustin Moskovitz, and Chris Hughes invented Facebook. However, the idea for the web site, the world's most popular social networking page, oddly enough was inspired by a botched effort to get internet users to rate each other's photos. Hot or Not? In 2003, Zuckerberg, a second year student at Harvard at the time, wrote the software for a web site called Facemash. He put his computer science skills to good use by hacking into Harvard's security network, where he copied the student ID images used by the dormitories and used them to populate his new website. Interestingly enough, he had initially created the site as a type of " hot or not " game for fellow students. Website visitors could use the site to compare two student photos side-by-side and decide who was "hot" and who was "not." Facemash opened on October 28, 2003 and closed a few days later after it was shut down by Harvard execs. continue reading below our video Should I Roll Over my 401K to an IRA? In the aftermath, Zuckerberg faced serious charges of breach of security, violating copyrights and violating individual privacy for stealing the student photos he used to populate the site. He also faced expulsion from Harvard University for his actions. However, all charges were eventually dropped. TheFacebook On February 4, 2004, Zuckerberg launched with a new website called "Thefacebook." He named the site after the directories that were handed out to university students to aid them in getting to know one another better. Six days later, he again got into trouble when Harvard seniors Cameron Winklevoss, Tyler Winklevoss and Divya Narendra accused him of stealing their ideas for an intended social network website called HarvardConnection and of using their ideas for TheFacebook. The claimants later filed a lawsuit against Zuckerberg, but the matter was eventually settled out of court. Membership to the website was at first restricted to Harvard College students. Over time, Zuckerberg enlisted a few of his fellow students to help grow the website. Eduardo Saverin, for example, worked on the business end while Dustin Moskovitz was brought on as a programmer. Andrew McCollum served as the site's graphic artist and Chris Hughes became the de facto spokesperson. Together the team expanded the site to additional universities and colleges. Facebook In 2004, Napster founder and angel investor Sean Parker became the company's president. The company changed the site's name from TheFacebook to just Facebook after purchasing the domain name facebook.com in 2005 for $200,000. The following year, venture capital firm Accel Partners invested $12.7 million in the company, which enabled the creation of a version of the network for high school students. Facebook would later expand to other networks such as employees of companies. In September of 2006, Facebook announced that anyone who was at least 13 years old and had a valid email address could join. By 2009, it had become the world's most used social networking service, according to a report by the analytics site Compete.com. While Zuckerberg's antics and the site's profits eventually led to him becoming the world's youngest multi-billionaire, he's done his part to spread the wealth around. He's donated $100 million dollars to the Newark, New Jersey public school system, which has long been underfunded. In 2010, he signed a pledged, along with other wealthy businessmen, to donate at least half of his wealth to charity. Zuckerberg and his wife Priscilla Chan have dona | Join us at F8 2017 You must enter your name to sign up. Enter your email address Please enter a valid email address. By submitting this form, you agree to receive marketing-related electronic communications from Facebook, including news, updates, and promotional emails. You may withdraw your consent and unsubscribe from such emails at any time. |
Which English Monarch succeeded William III of Orange? | King William III and Queen Mary II | Britroyals Name: King William III and Queen Mary II Full Name: William Henry Stuart Born: November 14, 1650 at William: The Hague, Netherlands; Mary: St James Palace, London Parents: William: William II of Orange and Mary Stuart; Mary: James II and Anne Hyde Relation to Elizabeth II: 2nd cousin 8 times removed House of: Orange Ascended to the throne: February 13, 1689 aged 38 years Crowned: April 11, 1689 at Westminster Abbey, when William was 38 and Mary was 26 Married: William married Mary, daughter of James II Children: Three stillborn Died: March 8, 1702 at Kensington Palace (William), aged 51 years, 3 months, and 21 days Buried at: Westminster Reigned for: 13 years, and 21 days Succeeded by: Mary's sister Anne William was born in The Hague in the Netherlands. He was an only child and never knew his father William II who died of smallpox before his birth. His mother was Mary eldest daughter of Charles I of England. William was appointed Stadtholder (chief magistrate) and captain-general of the Dutch forces in 1672 to resist the French invasion of the Netherlands. He forced Louis XIV to make peace in 1678 and then concentrated on building up a European alliance against France. In 1677 he married his cousin Mary, eldest daughter of James, Duke of York, the future James II. The marriage was intended to repair relations between England and The Netherlands following the Anglo-Dutch wars. William was a successful soldier, but had several male favourites, was dour, asthmatic, 12 years older and several inches shorter than his English wife Mary who was a reluctant bride. In 1688 they were invited by the parliamentary opposition to Mary�s father James II to take the crown on England and were assured of English support. William landed at Torbay on 5 November 1688, in 463 ships unopposed by the Royal Navy, and with an army of 14,000 troops which gathering local support grew to over 20,000 and advanced on London in what became known as �The Glorious Revolution�. James fled to France, and in February 1689 William and his wife were crowned King William III and Queen Mary II. Parliament passed the Bill of Rights which prevented Catholics for succeeding to the throne ensuring that Mary�s sister Anne would become the next queen, and after the autocratic rules of Kings Charles II and his brother James II limited the powers of monarchs so that they could neither pass laws nor levy taxes without parliamentary consent. William and Mary were faced in 1689 with two Jacobite attempts to regain the throne. In Scotland government troops were defeated at Killiekrankie by Scottish Jacobites but won shortly afterwards at Dunkeld, and James II landed in Ireland with French troops and laid siege to Londonderrry. William�s navy relieved the siege and he led is army to victory at the Battle of the Boyne in July 1690. James fled back to France. William returned several times to the Netherlands but found the English parliament reluctant to support his continuing war with France. The Bank of England was founded in 1694 to control public expenditure. Williamsburg and the college of William and Mary in Virginia, were named after the King and Queen in 1693. Mary died of smallpox in 1694 and had no surviving children. William now ruled alone. The Peace of Rijswijk in 1697 marked the end of the war with in Flanders with Louis XIV. William formed an alliance between England, Holland and Austria to prevent the union of the French and Spanish crowns. This became known as the �War of Spanish Succession�. In 1701 following death of Prince William, the only surviving son of Mary�s sister Anne, the Act of Settlement was passed ensuring succession of Protestant heirs of Sophie of Hanover instead of the Catholic heirs of James. William died on 1702 of pneumonia following a broken collar bone after a fall from his horse. Because his horse had reputedly stumbled on a mole�s burrow Jacobites toasted 'the little gentleman in the black velvet waistcoat.' King William III's Signature Quotes: �The liberties of England and the P | 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. Whig 1743-54 Henry Pelham - During his time in the post he oversaw the the British involvement in the War of the Austrian Succession in 1744-48, the 1745 Jacobite Rising and the adoption of the Gregorian calender . He died in office. Whig 1754-56 Thomas Pelham-Holles, Duke of Newcastle - Assumed the office of Prime Minister just 10 days after the death of his brother Henry Pelham. During the Seven Years' War, he was blamed for the loss of Minorca and was replaced by the Duke of Devonshire. Whig 1756-57 William Cavendish, Duke of Devonshire - In a government effectively controlled by Pitt the Elder, Devonshire's administration was brought to end following the dismissal of Pitt by the king, it was replaced by the Second Newcastle Ministry. Whig 1757-62 Thomas Pelham-Holles, Duke of Newcastle - Returning to office with Pitt the Elder as Southern Secretary, this government helped steer Britain to ultimate victory over France and Spain during the Seven Years' War. Whig 1762-63 John Stuart, 3rd Earl of Bute - A favourite of George III, he was the first Scot to hold the top office. Unpopular with the 'great unwashed', he introduced a tax on cider in order to help pay for the Seven Years' War. He resigned following fierce criticism of his handling of the peace negotiations. Tory The Duke of Wellington, Sir Robert Peel, Viscount Melbourne 1828-30 Arthur Welleslley, 1st Duke of Wellington - The second Irish-born Prime Minister and second veteran general, perhaps more famous as a soldier of the Napoleonic Wars than a politician. Is said to have commented after his first Cabinet meeting: “An extraordinary affair. I gave them their orders and they wanted to stay and discuss them.” He introduced the Roman Catholic Relief Act 1829, removing many of the restrictions on Catholics in the UK. Resigned after a vote of no confidence. Tory 1830-34 Charles Grey, 2nd Earl Grey - Famous for the blend of tea named after him, his political achievements included the Reform Act of 1832, which started the process of electoral change that we recognise today. His other legacies included the abolition of slavery throughout the British Empire and restrictions concerning the employment of children. He resigned after disagreements over his Irish policies. Whig 1834 William Lamb, 2nd Viscount Melbourne - The last Prime Minister to be dismissed by a Sovereign, King William IV. Whig 1834-35 Sir Robert Peel 2nd Baronet - At the second time of asking, Peel accepted King William IV’s invitation to form a government. Head of a minority government, he resigned following a number of defeats in Parliament. Whig 1835-41 William Lamb, 2nd Viscount Melbourne - Returning to office for the second time, Melbourne found the new Queen Victoria much more agreeable than William IV. Tutoring the young queen in the ways of politics, they formed a close relationship. He resigned after a series of parliamentary defeats. Whig 1841-46 Sir Robert Peel 2nd Baronet - Returning to office for the second time, Peel introduced important employment laws that banned women and children from working underground in mines, in addition The Factory Act of 1844 limited the hours of work for children and women. Unable to feed a starving Ireland, he finally succeeded in repealing the Corn Laws. Conservative 1846-52 Lord John Russell, 1st Earl Russell - Russell was the last Whig Prime Minister. His Public Health Act of 1848 improved the sanitary conditions of towns and cities. He was in office at the time of The Great Exhibition of 1851 . Whig 1852 Edward Smith Stanley, 14th Earl of Derby - Co |
What was the first name of the wife of Plantaganet Palliser in the 1974 series The Pallisers recently repeated on BBC Two? | Anthony Trollope's final Palliser novel is set to be revealed | Daily Mail Online comments Anthony Trollope's novel The Duke's Children was published in 1879, but he was forced to cut 65,000 words – a quarter of the original text He's one of the best-loved novelists of the 19th Century, whose work has been read and studied by academics and an army of fans, including Downton Abbey creator Julian Fellowes. But remarkably, none of them has been getting the full story of Anthony Trollope's work – until now. A novel 'butchered' at the time of its original publication has been restored after 135 years, and is being hailed as virtually a whole new book. When The Duke's Children was submitted for publication in 1879, Trollope was forced to hack away more than 65,000 words – a quarter of the original text. But now the sixth and final instalment in his series of novels about the Palliser family is to be published as he intended. Last night Lord Fellowes said: 'I couldn't be more pleased. The truncated version is an ineffective conclusion to the Palliser novels but this is tremendous and does justice to the series which came before.' The new version, which comes out next year – the bicentenary of Trollope's birth – picks up the story of former Prime Minister Plantagenet Palliser as he struggles to cope with the loss of political office, the death of his wife Lady Glencora, and the liaison of their son Lord Silverbridge with American heiress Isabel Boncassen. The novels were adapted into a highly acclaimed 1974 BBC series, The Pallisers, which starred Philip Latham, Susan Hampshire, Anthony Andrews and Lynne Frederick. The series was repeated earlier this year. But at the time Trollope finished the manuscript, aged 64, his reputation was at a low ebb. The literary magazine All The Year Round agreed to serialise the story only on condition of heavy cuts being made. The firm that then published it as a book used the cut version. RELATED ARTICLES Share this article Share Michael Williamson, chairman of the Trollope Society, said it had been 'butchered', and added: 'The book has always had its fans but it has also been considered one of Trollope's weakest because of the cuts. I have been blown away by the new book.' The restoration was done by American academic Professor Steve Amarnick, who spent ten years studying Trollope's manuscript, which is in Yale University. His team examined 1,000 pages of handwritten text to try to differentiate between the changes Trollope made himself as he worked on the book and the drastic edits which were forced upon him. The novels were adapted into acclaimed 1974 BBC series, The Pallisers, starring Lynne Frederick as Isabel Boncassen and Anthony Andrews as Silverbridge Their task was made all the harder by the fact that because Trollope wrote the novel towards the end of his life, his handwriting was almost illegible. Prof Amarnick said: 'There were times when we'd see something and couldn't figure it out. But we'd look again a year or two later and it would suddenly click.' He added that the new version is 'far richer, more complex and ultimately more Trollopian'. But author Joanna Trollope, who is a distant relative of Anthony, said fans of the original should not feel cheated. She explained: 'Anyone who read the usual edition shouldn't feel they have missed out on the essentials. It is significant though. It is also peculiarly heartfelt about paternal love and, like The Way We Live Now [another of his novels], presciently modern.' lThe Duke's Children will be published by the Folio Society in April. | Eleanor Parker - as the Baroness in The Sound of Music Eleanor Parker The Cool, Sophisticated Baroness Who did she play in The Sound of Music? Eleanor Parker was the glamorous Baroness (Elsa Schraeder) in The Sound of Music movie. She (The Baroness) lived in Vienna, was a widow, affluent, and loved the high society life. The Captain used to take trips to Vienna to meet up with her. However she did not fit in with the family, and the children made it very obvious that they disapproved of her, and definitely didn’t want her as a stepmother when the Captain announced their wedding intentions. She came across as a cold person, and wanted to send the children to boarding school. She was the one responsible for deviously making Maria leave the house unannounced, to return to the convent. No wonder participants at The Sound of Music Singalong are encouraged to make catty meeoowing noises every time she appears on the screen. Surrounded by a musical family, she very much stands out as being the only non-musical person there, and is excluded from the musical bond that there is with the others in the von Trapp household. She has no singing part, and shows obvious jealousy towards Maria for being united in the family's music. Eleanor Parker was perhaps the biggest “name” to join the cast. Director Robert Wise wanted her in The Sound of Music to add credibility to the movie, as most of the other actors were relatively unknown. During filming in Salzburg, Parker would enjoy the evenings unwinding in the Bristol Hotel, where many of the actors were staying, singing along with other members of the cast and crew to Christopher Plummer in full flow on the piano. She said: The Baroness: "Why didn't you tell me?" Max: 'What?' The Baroness: 'To bring along my harmonica.' "Somewhere out there is a lady who I think will never be a nun. Auf Wiedersehen, darling." "There's nothing more irresistible to a man than a woman who's in love with him." Eleanor Parker before The Sound of Music She was born Eleanor Jean Parker in Cedarville, Ohio, USA on June 26th 1922. Her Dad was a mathematics teacher. She always wanted to be an actress, loved performing in school plays, and went on to act in shows in Cleveland, where the family had moved to. She traveled down to California to study at the Pasadena Playhouse, was spotted by a Warner Brothers scout, and at the age of 18 was signed by them. Her movie career started with a role in Soldiers in White in 1942. The previous year she had a false start, as her scenes in They Died With Their Boots On were cut. She appeared in several 'B' Grade movies in the early 1940’s before graduating up to ‘A’s permanently. She had roles in films like Mission To Moscow (1943), Between Two Worlds (1944), and Of Human Bondage (1946). Most of her success came in the early 1950’s with three Oscar nominations – Caged (1950) (she won the best actress award at the Venice Film Festival), Detective Story (1951), and Interrupted Melody (1955). She also put in a strong performance in The Man with the Golden Arm (1955) in which she played opposite Frank Sinatra. Parker had to have all her hair shaved off for her role as a convict in ‘Caged’! However, she is best remembered for her relatively small role as The Baroness in The Sound of Music, no doubt due in large part to the huge success of the film. The variety of her roles showed what a highly talented and versatile actress Eleanor Parker was. If you would like to see Eleanor in any of her movies, visit our store for a great selection. These attributes led to her being dubbed Woman of a Thousand Faces, the title of her biography, written by Doug McClelland in 1989. Eleanor Parker After The Sound of Music Eleanor appeared in several unsuccessful movies after playing The Baroness, but appeared in many TV series throughout the 60’s, 70’s and 80’s. Her last appearance was in Dead on the Money (1991). In 1963 she won an Emmy Nomination for Outstanding Lead Actress for appearing in an episode of the TV series The Eleventh Hour, and a Golden Globe Nomination in 1970 for Best Lead Actres |
Which Ealing comedy featured Alec Guinness, Alfie Bass, Sid James and Stanley Holloway as a gang of crooks? | Ealing Comedy DVD Collection - The Ladykillers/Kind Hearts and Coronets/The Lavender Hill Mob/The Man in the White Suit 1955: Amazon.co.uk: Alec Guinness, Joan Greenwood, Peter Sellers, Dennis Price, Stanley Holloway, Sidney James, Alfie Bass, Marjorie Fielding, Edie Martin, John Salew, Ronald Adam, Arthur Hambling, Alexander Mackendrick, Charles Crichton, Robert Hamer, Jimmy O'Connor, John Dighton, Nancy Mitford: DVD & Blu-ray Kind Hearts and Coronets (1949) The Man in the White Suit (1951) The Lavender Hill Mob (1951) Special Features: Four artcards Theatrical trailers The Ladykillers -- ratio: 1.66:1; mono Kind Hearts and Coronets -- ratio: 1.33:1; mono The Man in the White Suit -- ratio: 1.33:1; mono The Lavender Hill Mob -- ratio: 1.33:1; mono From Amazon.co.uk Four of the British film industry's best-loved comedies in one box set makes The Ealing Comedy Collection absolutely essential for anyone who has any passion at all for movies. The set contains Kind Hearts and Coronets (1949), The Lavender Hill Mob (1951), The Man in the White Suit (1951) and The Ladykillers (1955). Ealing's greatest comedies captured the essence of post-war Britain, both in their evocation of a land once blighted by war but now rising doggedly and optimistically again from the ashes, and in their mordant yet graceful humour. They portray a country with an antiquated class system whose crumbling conventions are being undermined by a new spirit of individual opportunism. In the delightfully wicked Kind Hearts and Coronets, a serial killer politely murders his way into the peerage; in The Lavender Hill Mob a put-upon bank clerk schemes to rob his employers; The Man in the White Suit is a harshly satirical depiction of idealism crushed by the status quo; while The Ladykillers mocks both the criminals and the authorities with its unlikely octogenarian heroine Mrs "lop-sided" Wilberforce. Many factors contribute to the success of these films--including fine music scores from composers such as Benjamin Frankel (Man in the White Suit) and Tristram Cary (The Ladykillers); positively symphonic sound effects (White Suit); marvellously evocative locations (the environs of King's Cross in Ladykillers, for example); and writing that always displays Ealing's unique perspective on British social mores ("All the exuberance of Chaucer without, happily, any of the concomitant crudities of his period")--yet arguably their greatest asset is Alec Guinness, whose multifaceted performances are the keystone upon which Ealing built its biting, often macabre, yet always elegant comedy. On the DVD: The Ealing Comedy Collection presents the four discs in a fold-out package with postcards of the original poster artwork for each. Aside from theatrical trailers on each disc there are no extra features, which is a pity given the importance of these films. The Ladykillers is in muted Technicolor and presented in 1.66:1 ratio, the three earlier films are all black and white 1.33:1. Sound is perfectly adequate mono throughout. --Mark Walker | Bash Street Kids | Albion British Comics Database Wiki | Fandom powered by Wikia Share The strip now known as The Bash St Kids was created as 'When the Bell Rings' by Leo Baxendale , and first appeared in The Beano in issue #604 on the 13th February 1954. It became 'The Bash Street Kids' in 1956 and has been a regular feature in the comic ever since, arguably the second most popular feature after Dennis the Menace . The Bash St Kids concerns the misadventures of Class 2B of Bash St School and their cast of supporting characters - notably Teacher (who still wears a mortar board even now, decades after they disappeared from most establishments), the Headmaster (likewise), Olive the dinner lady, the Janitor and Winston the school cat. The kids themselves are: Danny (sometimes called Deathshead Danny because of his distinctive skull & crossbones shirt), Smiffy, Spotty (whose name may actually be Jasper), the myopic 'Erbert, Wilfrid (he of the face obscuring jumper), the twins Sidney and Toots, Fatty, and Plug , though in early strips a huge cast of mostly unnamed kids (the exceptions being Teddy, Jimmy and Ella, though Jimmy may actually have been Smiffy) appeared, with most of the more familiar current cast coming later. There are also a couple of irregular members of the class - Teacher's pet Cuthbert Cringeworthy and Wayne (the latter created as part of a reader's competition: Wayne was perpetually injuring himself). In a run of text stories in The Wizard, some of the characters were given full names: Danny is Daniel "Deathshead" Morgan, Smiffy is James Smith, Sidney is Sidney Pye, Toots is Kate Pye, Plug is Percival Proudfoot Plugsley, Fatty is Fatty Fudge. Spotty didn't get a full name here as he was yet to make his debut. Teacher's real name is apparently Algernon, while his wife (who looks exactly like him, even down to the moustache) is only ever referred to as 'Mrs Teacher'. Plug got his own comic in 1977, which revealed his full name to be Percival Proudfoot Plugsley. Though created by Baxendale, he was replaced in 1962 by artist David Sutherland , who has come to be regarded as the definitive Bash St artist since then (though several others have filled in on occasion). The Bash St Kids has also spawned spin-off strips, most notably the long running Pup Parade , about the kids' pet dogs. In 1967, the Kids' centrespread started putting out a weekly cut-out 'puppet' series kicking off with a unique kid each issue. This very successful series eventually included the majority of BEANO characters from this period, ending with a cut-out 'Billy the Cat' in 1969. The puppet artwork took up around a quarter of the centrepage space, ensuring that the stories were never reprinted within BASH STREET KIDS annuals (which started with stories from the late 1960s anyway). |
In what year did clothes rationing end? | BBC ON THIS DAY | 4 | 1954: Housewives celebrate end of rationing About This Site | Text Only 1954: Housewives celebrate end of rationing Fourteen years of food rationing in Britain ended at midnight when restrictions on the sale and purchase of meat and bacon were lifted. Members of the London Housewives' Association held a special ceremony in London's Trafalgar Square to mark Derationing Day. The Minister of Fuel and Power, Geoffrey Lloyd, burned a large replica of a ration book at an open meeting in his constituency. But the Minister of Food, Major Gwilym Lloyd-George, told a meeting at Bebington in Cheshire he would keep his as a souvenir and praised all those traders and organisations that had co-operated with the rationing system. For the first time since the war began in 1939 London's Smithfield Market opened at midnight instead of 0600 and meat sellers were doing a roaring trade. High prices Although the final step in dismantling the whole wartime system of food distribution comes into effect, it's not all good news. Butchers are predicting meat prices will soar for the next couple of weeks until the effect of supply and demand cools the situation down. In February the Ministry of Food stopped controlling the sale of pork and announced it would end all food rationing this summer. Food rationing began on 8 January 1940, four months after the outbreak of war. Limits were imposed on the sale of bacon, butter and sugar. Then on 11 March 1940 all meat was rationed. Clothes coupons were introduced and a black market soon developed while queueing outside shops and bartering for extra food became a way of life. There were allowances made for pregnant women who used special green ration books to get extra food rations, and breastfeeding mothers had extra milk. Restrictions were gradually lifted three years after war had ended, starting with flour on 25 July 1948, followed by clothes on 15 March 1949. On 19 May 1950 rationing ended for canned and dried fruit, chocolate biscuits, treacle, syrup, jellies and mincemeat. Petrol rationing, imposed in 1939, ended in May 1950 followed by soap in September 1950. Three years later sales of sugar were off ration and last May butter rationing ended. | tesco ,fashion, news page, clothing Click here for the Latest Fashion news on FashionUnited.co.uk Tesco news and facts history Tesco was founded in 1919 and originally specialising in food and drink, it is now diversified into areas such as clothing, consumer electronics, consumer financial services, retailing and renting DVDs, CDs, music downloads, Internet service, consumer telecoms, consumer health insurance, consumer dental plans and software. Click here to view the list of the last related news items, published by FashionUnited in the fashion news archive. Tesco and Asda in Bangladesh The BBC today reported Tesco and Asda are looking into allegations of worker abuse at garment factories used by their suppliers in Bangladesh. The retailers' comments came after a Guardian investigation claimed that workers making clothes were paid as little as four pence an hour. Tesco said it had done all it could to ensure "high standards and good conditions" in the country. Asda said any abuse was "unacceptable" and it may audit its factories. In its report, the Guardian claims that garment workers are regularly forced to work 80 hours a week in factories where conditions are often violent, and where staff do not have access to trade unions. Charities such as War on Want have campaigned for years to improve the pay and conditions for garment workers in Bangladesh and last year wrote a report based on interviews with 60 workers from six garment factories. The group claimed that retailers could only sell their clothes at very low prices by pressuring suppliers in developing economies to keep costs down. As a result, suppliers in countries such as Bangladesh have had to drive down wages and extend working hours, as there is stiff competition for the retailers' business from other developing nations such as China. Asda told the Guardian that: "We find abuse of any kind unacceptable." The retailer blamed the problem on the fact that one of their approved suppliers was outsourcing its work to another factory without its knowledge and against its wishes. Tesco said it had taken steps to improve working conditions. "We have stuck by Bangladesh, continued to invest in modern factories and done all we can to ensure that high standards and good conditions are maintained," the UK's largest supermarket firm said in a statement. 17 July 2007 Tesco like-for-like sales growth slowdown Tesco has reported a slowdown in like-for-like sales growth in the three months ended 26 May to 4.7 percent, down from 5.8 percent the previous quarter. The results fell below analysts' expectations of 5 to 5.5 percent. As a result, shares in the supermarket giant dropped 2.8 percent. The group attributed the dip to �more subdued markets�. Despite the like-for-likes sales growth slowdown, chief executive Terry Leahy was upbeat about the first quarter results. �We've made a good start to the year across the group,� he said in a statement. Sales rose 10 percent, driven by new store development and the integration of acquired stores. International growth was strong at 24.6 percent at constant exchange rates. Asia performed particularly well, with sales up 32 percent as the group consolidated its operations there. Meanwhile, the UK �made solid progress� with �good growth� in the core food categories and further improvement of its offering. The company last week announced £270 million in price cuts. 19 June 2007 Tesco head given £1m pay rise to stay Terry Green, the head of clothing at Tesco was given a £1m pay rise in return for spurning the advances of Marks & Spencer director Stuart Rose. Green has also had his remit widened at Tesco. As well as overseeing clothing, he has been put in charge of toys, sporting goods, electricals and outdoor furniture. The changes make Green Tesco's de facto non-food director. The pay increase goes a long way to explain Green's decision to remain at Tesco. He is a close friend of Rose and when news broke last month that he was in early-stage talks to run M&S's clothing division - considered by many to be the plum |
The House of Bourbon, a European royal house one of whose monarchs was famously guillotined in France in 1792, has descendants currently on the throne of which country or countries? | House of Bourbon : definition of House of Bourbon and synonyms of House of Bourbon (English) / ˈ b ʊər b ən / ; French pronunciation: [buʁ.bɔ̃] ) is a European royal house , a branch of the Capetian dynasty ( / k ə ˈ p iː ʃ ⁱ ən / ). Bourbon kings first ruled Navarre and France in the 16th century. By the 18th century, members of the Bourbon dynasty also held thrones in Spain, Naples , Sicily , and Parma . Spain and Luxembourg currently have Bourbon monarchs.[ citation needed ] Bourbon monarchs ruled Navarre (from 1555) and France (from 1589) until the 1792 overthrow of the monarchy during the French Revolution . Restored briefly in 1814 and definitively in 1815 after the fall of the First French Empire , the senior line of the Bourbons was finally overthrown in the July Revolution of 1830. A cadet branch , the House of Orléans , then ruled for 18 years (1830–1848), until it too was overthrown. The Princes of Condé (Bourbon-Condé) were a cadet branch of the Bourbon-Vendômes and, in turn, were senior to the Princes of Conti (Bourbon-Conti). Both these lines became extinct in the early nineteenth century. Philip V of Spain was the first Bourbon ruler of Spain, from 1700. The Spanish Bourbons (in Spain the name is spelled Borbón and rendered into English as Borbon [1] [2] ) have been overthrown and restored several times, reigning 1700–1808, 1813–1868, 1875–1931, and 1975 to the present day. From this Spanish line comes the royal line of the Kingdom of the Two Sicilies (1734–1806 and 1815–1860, and Sicily only in 1806–1816), the Bourbon-Sicilies family, and the Bourbon rulers of the Duchy of Parma . Grand Duchess Charlotte of Luxembourg married a cadet of the Bourbon-Parma line and thus her successors, who have ruled Luxembourg since her abdication in 1964, have also been members of the House of Bourbon. Isabel, Princess Imperial , the declared heiress and thrice-regent of the now-defunct Empire of Brazil , married twenty years before their deposition Gaston, comte d'Eu a prince of Orléans, and their descendants, known as the Orléans-Braganza , would have ascended to that throne had the empire not ended in 1889. From the time of Hugh Capet to Charles X (987–1830), the senior Capets were also the Kings of France . In 1589, Henry IV, Head of the House of Bourbon, became the senior Capet, following the extinction of male line of the House of Valois . All members of the House of Bourbon and its cadet branches alive today are direct agnatic descendants of Henry IV. 12 House of Bourbon as Ruling House Origins The pre-Capetian House of Bourbon was a noble family, dating at least from the beginning of the 13th century, when the estate of Bourbon was ruled by a Lord who was a vassal of the King of France . In 1268, Robert, Count of Clermont , sixth son of King Louis IX of France , married Beatrix of Bourbon , heiress to the lordship of Bourbon . Their son Louis was made Duke of Bourbon in 1327. His descendant, the Constable of France Charles de Bourbon , was the last of the senior Bourbon line when he died in 1527. Because he chose to fight under the banner of Holy Roman Emperor Charles V and lead a life of exile, his title was discontinued after his death. However the junior line of La Marche-Vendôme remained, the ruling house of the Dukedom of Vendôme . The Bourbon-Vendôme branch were to become rulers of the Kingdom of Navarre on the northern side of the Pyrenees in 1555 and then of France, with Henry III of Navarre becoming Henry IV of France. From then on, they were simply called Bourbon, until the creation of cadet branches. France Main article: Henry IV of France's succession The first Bourbon King of France was Henry IV . He was born on 13 December 1553 in the Kingdom of Navarre . Antoine de Bourbon , his father was a ninth generation descendant of King Louis IX of France . Jeanne d'Albret , his mother was the Queen of Navarre and the niece of King Francis I of France . He was baptized Catholic, but raised Calvinist . After his father was killed in 1563, he became Duke of Vendôme at the age of 10, with Admiral Gaspard | Two Savoys Return to Italy - Regalis This page linked from: House of Savoy Son of Last King of Italy Returns © 2003 L. Mendola Two of the few European royals who still found themselves exiled from their country in the year 2001 have finally returned to Italy. Prince Vittorio Emanuele, son and heir of King Umberto II of Italy, accompanied by his son, Prince Emanuele Filiberto, and consort, Princess Marina, visited the Pope briefly during the morning of 23 December 2002. For Vittorio Emanuele, Duke of Savoy, it was his first visit to Italy since 1946. For thirty year-old Emanuele Filiberto, born in exile, it was the first ever. Well, almost, since his airplane had landed in Italy on at least one occasion in the past, while returning to Switzerland from a mission to deliver medical supplies in the Balkans. The Duke of Savoy had occasionally ventured into Italian territory while skiing in the Alps. Arriving by private jet from Switzerland, the royal family landed at Ciampino Airport outside Rome, from whence King Umberto II had departed for exile in 1946, following his wife and children (including a young Vittorio Emanuele), who had already left by ship from Naples. Accorded full diplomatic status as guests of the Vatican, Vittorio Emanuele and his family were escorted into the Eternal City for a long meeting with His Holiness before returning to Switzerland by early afternoon. The official Papal invitation ensured that the family's first visit to Italy would permit them the honours normally reserved to heads of state, which is the status granted by the Vatican to the heads of many non-regnant royal families. The royal family was met by a small entourage consisting of Prince Sergei of Yugoslavia, also a grandson of King Umberto, and a few friends. Emanuele Filiberto took some pictures, but there were few journalists present. A smiling Vittorio Emanuele showed his newly-issued Italian passport to photographers. The constitutional law prohibiting the return of male descendants of the King of Italy was finally abolished by a law promulgated 23 October 2002, published on the 26th and effective from 10th November. Recuperating from a spinal cord injury, the Duke of Savoy explained that he also wishes to meet with the President and Prime Minister as soon as possible. Meeting privately with the Pope, who presented them with rosaries, the Savoys made a gift to the Pontiff of two books about their dynasty and a print of the Venerable Maria Cristina of Savoy, consort of King Ferdinando II of the Two Sicilies. A half century is a long time. Conservative jurists claimed that the stated "transitory" nature of the exile meant it to be intended as temporary, and following the death of King Umberto twenty years ago his consort, the late Queen Maria Jose, was allowed to return to Italy on the basis that as a widow she could no longer be the consort of a dead man. Yet, the long exile, criticised in certain quarters for decades, had become a political issue here in Italy, where there seems to be a political philosophy for every citizen. Extreme leftists (Communists) argued that King Vittorio Emanuele III's tacit collaboration with Fascism's wars, racist laws, and social policies had forever compromised the dynasty, today comprising just four dynasts (namely Vittorio Emanuele, his son Emanuele Filiberto, Amedeo of Aosta and his own son, Aimone), the older two of whom were but young children when the Second World War ended in 1945. Post-war right wingers (such as the National Alliance) argued for the family's right to return, but many former Fascists and hard-line nationalists criticised them for the Sovereign's change of alliance in September 1943 following the Allied invasion of Sicily (at which HRH The Duke of Edinburgh was present as a young officer) and the Savoys' subsequent withdrawal from Rome. More vocal separatists (characterised by the Northern League), meanwhile, in supporting a new federalism, opposed the family's return based on their unification of the country in the 1860s. Many of Italy's monarchists entertained even more colourf |
What nationality was J Landy, who broke Roger Bannister's record for the mile of 3 minutes 59.4 seconds by recording 3 minutes 58 seconds on 21 June 1954? | Roger Bannister Explained Roger Bannister Explained Weight: 11 st 0 lbs Sir Roger Gilbert Bannister, CBE (born 23 March 1929) is an English former middle-distance athlete , physician and academic, who ran the first sub- four-minute mile . In the 1952 Olympics in Helsinki, Bannister set a British record in the 1500 metres but finished fourth. This strengthened his resolve to be the first 4-minute miler. He achieved this feat on 6 May 1954 at Iffley Road track in Oxford , with Chris Chataway and Chris Brasher providing the pacing. When the announcer declared "The time was three...", the cheers of the crowd drowned out Bannister's exact time, which was 3 min 59.4 sec. Bannister's record lasted just 46 days. He had reached this record with minimal training, while practising as a junior doctor. Bannister went on to become a distinguished neurologist and Master of Pembroke College, Oxford , before retiring in 1993. When asked whether the 4-minute mile was his proudest achievement, he said he felt prouder of his contribution to academic medicine through research into the responses of the nervous system. Bannister is patron of the MSA Trust. He was diagnosed with Parkinson's disease in 2011. [2] Early life and education Bannister was born in Harrow , England. He went to Vaughan Primary School in Harrow and continued his education at City of Bath Boys' School and University College School , London; followed by medical school at the University of Oxford ( Exeter College and Merton College [3] ) and at St Mary's Hospital Medical School (now part of Imperial College London ). Early running career Bannister was inspired by miler Sydney Wooderson 's remarkable comeback in 1945. Eight years after setting the mile record and seeing it surpassed during the war years by the great Swedish runners Arne Andersson and Gunder Hägg , Wooderson regained his old form and challenged Andersson over the distance in several races. Wooderson lost to Andersson but set a British record of 4:04.2 in Gothenburg on 9 September. Like Wooderson, Bannister would ultimately set a mile record, see it broken, and then set a new personal best slower than the new record. Bannister started his running career at Oxford in the autumn of 1946 at the age of 17. He had never worn running spikes previously or run on a track. His training was light, even compared to the standards of the day, but he showed promise in running a mile in 1947 in 4:24.6 on only three weekly half-hour training sessions. He was selected as an Olympic "possible" in 1948 but declined as he felt he was not ready to compete at that level. However, he was further inspired to become a great miler by watching the 1948 Olympics . He set his training goals on the 1952 Olympics in Helsinki . In 1949, he improved in the 880 yards to 1:52.7 and won several mile races in 4:11. Then, after a period of six weeks with no training, he came in third at White City in 4:14.2. The year 1950 saw more improvements as he finished a relatively slow 4:13 mile on 1 July with an impressive 57.5 last quarter. Then, he ran the AAA 880 in 1:52.1, losing to Arthur Wint , and then ran 1:50.7 for the 800 m at the European Championships on 26 August, placing third. Chastened by this lack of success, Bannister started to train harder and more seriously. His increased attention to training paid quick dividends, as he won a mile race in 4:09.9 on 30 December. Then in 1951 at the Penn Relays , Bannister broke away from the pack with a 56.7 final lap, finishing in 4:08.3. Then, in his biggest test to date, he won a mile race on 14 July in 4:07.8 at the AAA Championships at White City before 47,000 people. The time set a meet record and he defeated defending champion Bill Nankeville in the process. Bannister suffered defeat, however, when Yugoslavia 's Andrija Otenhajmer, aware of Bannister's final-lap kick, took a 1500 m race in Belgrade 25 August out at near-record pace, forcing Bannister to close the gap by the bell lap. Otenhajmer won in 3:47.0, though Bannister set a personal best finishing second in 3:48.4. Bannister was no longe | BBC Sport - Sports Personality of the Year - Sports Personality facts and figures Sports Personality facts and figures Elton John presented the 1984 award to Torvill and Dean Sports Personality of the Year Venue: Birmingham LG Arena Date: Sunday, 19 December Time: 1900 GMT Coverage: Live on BBC One, BBC Radio 5 Live & BBC Sport website. BBC Sports Personality of the Year celebrates its 57th anniversary this year and remains one of the most important fixtures on the sporting calendar. The end-of-the-year television spectacle began in 1954, when it attracted a television audience of 12m, who watched athlete Chris Chataway pick up the main award in recognition of setting the 5,000m world record. Chataway fought off tough competition, beating Roger Bannister to the award, despite Bannister becoming the first man to run a mile in under four minutes that same year - where Chataway was his pacemaker. Votes were cast by postcard back in 1954, with 14,517 votes arriving at BBC HQ. Since Chataway was honoured, there have been 54 sportsmen and sportswomen who have won the coveted title of BBC Sports Personality of the Year, while many others have been recipients of the other BBC Spoty awards. BBC Sport has delved through the archives to look back on the history of Sports Personality of the Year. SPORTS PERSONALITY OF THE YEAR • BBC's Sports Personality of the Year was created in 1954 by Sir Paul Fox, then editor of the magazine show Sportsview, and was presented by Peter Dimmock. • Dimmock was the first of 11 presenters. Frank Bough, Harry Carpenter, Des Lynam, Steve Rider, Sue Barker, Gary Lineker, Clare Balding, John Inverdale, Adrian Chiles and Jake Humphery have all played their part since. Bough was the longest running presenter, notching up a record 19 shows between 1964 and 1982. • The first show was called Sportsview, before it was re-titled as Sports Review of the Year and then became, as we know it today, Sports Personality of the Year, in 1999. • The event had been hosted at various venues around London before the decision was taken to move the show outside the capital four years ago and give the public the chance to attend the staging. The Birmingham NEC was its first port of call in 2006 and 2007 before the event moved on to Liverpool's Echo Arena in 2008 and the Sheffield Arena in 2009. Birmingham will host the show for a third time in 2010 when the LG Arena hosts the show. • Other venues to have hosted the ceremony include the Savoy Hotel, Grosvenor House Hotel, Television Theatre, Shepherd's Bush Empire, New London Theatre, Queen Elizabeth II Centre and BBC Television Centre. THE MAIN AWARD - IN NUMBERS • Swimmer Ian Black became the youngest winner of the award in 1958, at the age of 17, and golfer Dai Rees is the oldest winner, having picked up the accolade at the age of 44 in 1957. • Kelly Holmes win in 2004 was the 17th time a track and field athlete had received the accolade - the most of any sport. This is followed by motor racing, which has produced six winners. Boxing and football have both provided five winners, with four winners from the world of Cricket. Perhaps surprisingly there has only been one winner from Rugby Union - Jonny Wilkinson in 2003. • Only three people have won the award twice: Henry Cooper (1967 and 1970), Nigel Mansell (1986 and 1992) and Damon Hill (1994 and 1996). • In 1960, the first Overseas Personality of the Year award was picked up by Australian athlete Herb Elliott. The same year, the inaugural Team of the Year prize was presented to the Cooper Formula One Racing team. • Swimmer Anita Lonsbrough was the first female to win Personality of the Year in 1962, with Dorothy Hyman (1963) and Mary Rand (1964) making it a hat-trick of female winners. FACTS AND STATS ON SPOTY'S OTHER AWARDS • Skating duo Jayne Torvill and Christopher Dean won Team of the Year twice (1982 & 1983) and Sports Personality of the Year once, in their golden year of 1984. Bobby Moore, Nick Faldo, showjumper David Broome, Steve Redgrave, David Beckham, Jonny Wilkinson, Andrew Flintoff and Ryan Giggs are the only o |
Built in 1869, which famous British ship was named after a Scottish undergarment? | Puzzles - Great Britain ... which you don't hear called 'Great' so often these days. 1. What is the only venomous snake in Britain? 2. Built in 1869, which famous British ship was named after a Scottish undergarment? 3. A British TV audience outnumbered a British radio audience for the first time for what special occasion? 4. In which British city would you find Arthur's Seat? 5. The popular British pub name "The Royal Oak" is named after which King? 6. What is the Welsh word for Wales? 7. What is the longest river in Scotland? 8. What is the oldest University in Britain? 9. In which British city was Guy Fawkes born and Dick Turpin killed? 10. Captain Matthew Webb, famous for swimming the English Channel, drowned in 1883 attempting to swim what? 1. What is the only venomous snake in Britain? Adder 3. A British TV audience outnumbered a British radio audience for the first time for what special occasion? Frau Battenberg's coronation 4. In which British city would you find Arthur's Seat? Edinburgh 5. The popular British pub name "The Royal Oak" is named after which King? Charles II who hid in oak trees after losing battles 6. What is the Welsh word for Wales? Cymru 2. Built in 1869, which famous British ship was named after a Scottish undergarment? Ought to be Cutty Sark ("short shift" ) 8. What is the oldest University in Britain? Oxford (unless you're talking to someone from Cambridge ... ) 7. What is the longest river in Scotland? The Dee? 9. In which British city was Guy Fawkes born and Dick Turpin killed? Ah ha! I know this, having been a recent tourist to: York [and we definitely think very highly of Great Britain, which is, in fact, a great place!] Frau Battenberg! well done all 10. Captain Matthew Webb, famous for swimming the English Channel, drowned in 1883 attempting to swim what? The rapids below Niagara Falls | yellow Warnings have been issued for the United Kingdom Shipping forecast The shipping forecast issued by the Met Office, on behalf of the Maritime and Coastguard Agency, at 0505 UTC on Saturday 31 December 2016 There are warnings of gales in Viking, North Utsire, South Utsire, Forties, Cromarty, Forth, Fisher, Rockall, Malin, Hebrides, Bailey, Fair Isle, Faeroes and Southeast Iceland. The general synopsis at midnight High Iberia 1037 slow-moving declining 1031 by midnight tonight The area forecasts for the next 24 hours Viking, North Utsire Westerly or southwesterly, veering northerly later, 5 to 7, occasionally gale 8 later. Rough or very rough. Rain then wintry showers. Good, occasionally poor South Utsire, Forties, Cromarty, Forth Westerly or southwesterly, veering northwesterly later, 5 to 7, increasing gale 8 at times. Rough or very rough in South Utsire and Forties, otherwise moderate or rough. Occasional rain, showers later. Good, occasionally poor Tyne, Dogger, Fisher, Northwest German Bight Southwesterly 5 to 7, occasionally gale 8 in Fisher, veering northwesterly 5 or 6 later. Slight at times in Tyne and Dogger, otherwise moderate or rough, occasionally very rough in Fisher. Rain later. Good, occasionally poor Southeast German Bight, Humber, Thames Southwesterly 5 or 6. Slight or moderate, occasionally rough in southeast German Bight. Fog patches, rain later. Moderate or good, occasionally very poor Dover, Wight, Portland, Plymouth Variable 3, becoming southwest 4 or 5, occasionally 6 later in Dover. Slight or moderate, occasionally rough in west Plymouth. Occasional rain later. Moderate or good, occasionally poor Biscay, Fitzroy Variable 4, becoming westerly 4 or 5 later in north, then veering northerly 5 to 7 later in northwest Fitzroy. Moderate, becoming rough in north. Rain later in north. Good, occasionally poor later in north Sole, Lundy, Fastnet Southwesterly 4 or 5, increasing 6 at times, veering northerly 5 to 7 later except southeast Sole and southeast Lundy. Moderate or rough in southwest Fastnet and Sole, otherwise moderate. Rain later. Good, occasionally poor later Irish Sea Southwest veering northwest later, 5 to 7. Slight or moderate, occasionally rough later. Rain later. Good, occasionally poor later Shannon Southwest veering north, 5 to 7, perhaps gale 8 later. Rough or very rough. Rain then showers. Good, occasionally poor Rockall, Malin, Hebrides, Bailey West or southwest, veering north, 5 to 7, increasing gale 8 at times, perhaps severe gale 9 later in Hebrides. Very rough, occasionally high. Occasional rain, then wintry showers. Good, occasionally poor Fair Isle, Faeroes, Southeast Iceland Westerly veering northerly, 5 to 7, increasing gale 8 at times, perhaps severe gale 9 later, becoming cyclonic 4 or 5 later in Southeast Iceland. Moderate or rough in southeast Fair Isle, otherwise very rough, occasionally high. Showers, occasionally wintry. Good, occasionally poor Trafalgar (issued 0015 UTC) Southeasterly 4 or 5, occasionally 6 in far southeast. Moderate. Fair. Good. Shipping forecast overview The shipping forecast is issued four times a day at 2300, 0500, 1100, 1700 UTC and covers a period of 24 hours from 0000, 0600, 1200 and 1800 UTC respectively. The waters around the British Isles are divided into 31 sea areas. The forecast contains details of gale warnings in force, a general synopsis and sea-area forecasts containg forecast wind direction and force, weather and visibility. Gale warnings are issued as required throughout the day (for winds of Gale Force 8 or more). In the UK, the Maritime & Coastguard Agency (MCA) is responsible for the provision of Maritime Safety Information (MSI) to ships at sea, which includes the broadcast of warnings and forecasts. The Met Office initiates warnings and prepares routine forecasts for dissemination on behalf of the MCA. Caution: The internet is not part of the Maritime Safety Information system and should never be relied upon as the only means to obtain the latest forecast and warning information. Access to the service may be interrupted or de |
The airline 'Maersk Air' are based in which European city? | Continental Airlines Starts Codesharing With Maersk Air of Denmark Continental Airlines Starts Codesharing With Maersk Air of Denmark Jun 07, 2004, 01:00 ET from Continental Airlines HOUSTON, June 7 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Continental Airlines (NYSE: CAL) and Maersk Air of Denmark began codesharing June 5 on flights between the Danish cities of Copenhagen and Billund and London/Gatwick and between Billund and Amsterdam, enabling quicker and easier connections to and from Denmark for Continental customers. A marketing agreement between the two airlines also provides benefits for members of Continental's frequent flyer program, OnePass. Continental has placed its code (CO*) on Maersk Air's flights between both Copenhagen and Billund and London/Gatwick and on its flights between Billund and Amsterdam, which connect with Continental's flights between London/Gatwick and Amsterdam and the airline's hubs at New York/Newark, Houston and Cleveland. Continental customers need to check in only once for these flights, receiving seat assignments and boarding passes through to their final destinations, as well as seamless luggage transfers. OnePass members can earn and redeem miles on Continental codeshare flights operated by Maersk Air. "Continental already has an extensive European route network, but this alliance enhances it further by giving our customers better access to Denmark," said David Grizzle, Continental's senior vice president-marketing strategy and corporate development. "We look forward to a successful cooperation with Maersk." Maersk Air, part of the A.P. Moller-Maersk Group, is Denmark's leading privately-owned airline and is engaged in international scheduled services, charter flights, leasing of aircraft and freight agency activities. The airline commenced operation in 1970 and today has some 40 aircraft and employs 1,200 dedicated staff. Under the new "fly as you like" concept with flexibility on all tickets, free choice of legroom and one-way low fares, Maersk Air offers 27 European routes out of Copenhagen and 11 out of Billund Airport. Continental Airlines is the world's sixth largest airline with more than 2,800 daily departures throughout the Americas, Europe and Asia. Continental serves 149 domestic and 117 international destinations -- more than any other airline in the world -- and nearly 200 additional points are served via codeshare partner airlines. With 41,000 mainline employees, the airline has hubs serving New York, Houston, Cleveland and Guam, and carries approximately 51 million passengers per year. Continental is OAG Airline of the Year 2004, based on voting by frequent flyers worldwide. FORTUNE ranks Continental one of the 100 Best Companies to Work For in America, an honor it has earned for six consecutive years. FORTUNE also ranks Continental as the top airline in its Most Admired Global Companies in 2004. For more company information, visit continental.com. In Europe and the Middle East, Continental serves 17 cities in 11 countries, operating up to 168 departures weekly to its U.S. gateway hubs at New York/Newark, Houston and Cleveland, with onward connections to cities throughout North America, Latin America and the Caribbean. Continental's alliance carriers in Europe and the Middle East include Air Europa, Emirates, Flybe. (British European), KLM Royal Dutch Airlines and Virgin Atlantic Airways. This month, Continental will launch non-stop service to New York/Newark from both Edinburgh, Scotland and Oslo, Norway. SOURCE Continental Airlines | US Airways Airbus Ditches In New York River | Airwise News US Airways Airbus Ditches In New York River US Airways Airbus Ditches In New York River January 16, 2009 A US Airways jet with 155 people on board ditched in the frigid Hudson River off Manhattan after apparently hitting a flock of geese on Thursday and officials said everyone was rescued. "We've had a miracle on the Hudson," New York Governor David Paterson told a news conference, calling the pilot a hero for landing the Airbus A320 plane in the fast-moving river. "The pilot somehow, without any engines, was able to land this plane... without any serious injuries," Paterson said. New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg lauded the pilot for ensuring all those on board, including a baby, were safe. "The pilot did a masterful job of landing the plane in the river and then making sure that everybody got out," Bloomberg said, noting that the pilot was calm enough to walk through the plane twice after landing to ensure everyone was out. The pilot of Flight 1549 was Chesley "Sully" Sullenberger of Danville, California, according to his wife. Sullenberger is a former Air Force fighter pilot with 40 years flying experience, according to the web site of a safety company he founded. The Federal Aviation Administration said it was investigating reports the plane hit a flock of birds after taking off from New York's LaGuardia Airport. Witnesses saw the plane glide in low for an emergency landing, kicking up a cloud of spray in the river, which runs to the west of Manhattan island. US Airways said 150 passengers and five crew were aboard the plane, headed for Charlotte, North Carolina. Shortly after takeoff, the pilot radioed flight controllers that he had hit birds, law enforcement sources said. Mark Wilkinson, a commercial pilot waiting for takeoff at LaGuardia shortly after the crash, said the ground controller told him the plane had sucked a bird into an engine after takeoff. A passenger said that a few minutes after takeoff he heard what sounded like an explosion. "The engine blew. There was fire everywhere and it smelled like gas," said Jeff Kolodjay, from Norwalk, Connecticut. He said the pilot told passengers to brace for impact. After the aircraft ditched, he said, "People were bleeding all over. We hit the water pretty hard. It was scary." "You gotta give it to the pilot, he made a hell of a landing," said a visibly shaken Kolodjay, who climbed onto a life raft with other passengers and was rescued from there. Eight ferries and water taxis rushed to rescue passengers, some of whom lined up on the half-submerged plane's wings wearing yellow life vests, before police boats arrived. Bloomberg said most passengers were plucked directly from the plane and very few were completely soaked. Police divers pulled people out of the water and searched the plane, which remained afloat and was eventually towed to shore. "We saw the plane halfway submerged," said Detective Michael Delaney. "One woman was just holding onto the side of a ferry boat, trying to get onto the ferry, but was unable to make it. We pulled the woman up on the boat." Aviation experts said that landing a commercial jet on water without the plane breaking apart was extraordinary. "A water landing is typically even more destructive than a ground landing. It is amazing an Airbus jet was able to land in the river without breaking up," said Max Vermij, an air accident investigator with Accident Cause Analysis of Ottawa, Canada. He speculated that the plane would have hit the water at a speed of about 140 knots. "Typically the wings and engines would break off on impact, water would plow into the jet and tear apart the fuselage." At St. Luke's Roosevelt hospital in Manhattan, some passengers arrived with one elderly couple still wearing their life preservers. Bank of America said 23 of its staff were on the plane and all were safe and accounted for. Reuters employee Alex Whittaker, who was on the 22nd floor of the company's Times Square building, said "I saw the plane coming in very low but under control, it splashed down |
"The musical ""Jersey Boys"" tells the story of which rock 'n roll group?" | ‘Jersey Boys’ finishes Playhouse season on high note FacebookEmail Twitter Google+ LinkedIn Pinterest ‘Jersey Boys’ finishes Playhouse season on high note In case you’ve missed hype in last decade, the jukebox musical tells story of Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons. Post to Facebook ‘Jersey Boys’ finishes Playhouse season on high note In case you’ve missed hype in last decade, the jukebox musical tells story of Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons. Check out this story on delawareonline.com: http://delonline.us/1Tc127a CancelSend A link has been sent to your friend's email address. Posted! A link has been posted to your Facebook feed. Join the Conversation Activate your digital access. ‘Jersey Boys’ finishes Playhouse season on high note HOLLY QUINN, Special to The News Journal Published 11:49 p.m. ET May 11, 2016 | Updated 8:41 a.m. ET May 12, 2016 ‘Jersey Boys’ plays at the Playhouse at Rodney Square through Sunday. (Photo: Submitted) 145 CONNECT TWEET LINKEDIN COMMENTEMAILMORE The Playhouse on Rodney Square has had a good inaugural season, featuring the Broadway touring companies of “Annie,” “Chicago,” “Mamma Mia!,” “The Blue Man Group,” and “42nd Street.” Now they’re finishing it off on a high note with the much anticipated “Jersey Boys.” “Jersey Boys,” in case you’ve missed the hype over the last 10 years, is a documentary style jukebox musical that tells the story of ‘60s doo-wop/rock ‘n roll icons Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons, from the street corner to the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. STORY: Master returns to Wilmington Ballet Academy of the Dance for 60th anniversary Where the ABBA musical “Mamma Mia!” works songs into a story that has little relation to the group that made the songs popular, “Jersey Boys,” directed by Des McAnuff, is all about Frankie Valli, Tommy DeVito, Bob Gaudio and Nick Massi, the original Four Seasons. Each member has a season (spring, summer, fall, winter) to narrate part of the story that includes certain details at odds with the clean-cut image they presented. The music, of course, is fantastic, featuring the biggest songs from Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons’ career, from their first No. hit “Sherry” to “Can’t Take My Eyes Off You” (a song that was once considered too “weird” for airplay). Aaron DeJesus looks, and, more importantly, sounds like Frankie Valli, one of the most distinct voices in modern music history. The show takes its Frankies so seriously that hopefuls are put through “Frankie Camp” training. The intense commitment to getting Frankie right is one of the things that makes “Jersey Boys” magical – it’s as close as most people will get to seeing the group perform in their heyday. As important as it is for Frankie to be spot on, the other members of the group are just as important. Tommy (Matthew Daily), a struggling musician, invited a teenaged Frankie into his floundering band, convinced he was his ticket to fame; Bob (Drew Seeley) was a teenage one hit wonder whose songwriting would make them stars; and Nick (Keith Hines) set aside his dreams of being in front of his own group to ride the wave of success as the Four Seasons’ bass player. STORY: Wilmington bakery will continue on despite partnership split Each one has an engaging and sometimes contradictory story to tell. And that’s really what sets “Jersey Boys” apart from other jukebox musicals: The true story is as engaging as the music, and is equally at the heart of the show. It’s why you catch your breath when the horn section comes out during “Can’t Take My Eyes Off You,” even though you’ve heard the horn section in that song a thousand times. It changes the way you hear songs you’ve heard your whole life. If you can score a ticket to “Jersey Boys” in Wilmington, consider yourself fortunate. This production is worth the excitement. Holly Quinn is a Wilmington freelance writer. IF YOU GO WHAT: "Jersey Boys" at The Playhouse on Rodney Square WHEN: Through May 15 WHERE: The Chemours Building, 1007 N. Market Street, Wilmington TICKETS: $50-$120, Student and Group discounts available. Purchase tickets at dupontth | build a rocket boys! - YouTube build a rocket boys! Want to watch this again later? Sign in to add this video to a playlist. Need to report the video? Sign in to report inappropriate content. Rating is available when the video has been rented. This feature is not available right now. Please try again later. Published on Mar 6, 2012 Build a Rocket Boys! is the fifth studio album by the indie rock/alternative rock band Elbow, released on 4 March 2011 in the UK. Coinciding with the UK release, the album was available digitally in the United States on 8 March and released in the physical format on 12 April. It is the follow-up to the highly successful The Seldom Seen Kid, and like its predecessor, was self-produced by the band in Blueprint Studios, Manchester. The album was nominated for the 2011 Mercury Prize.[3] The first single, "Neat Little Rows", was released on 27 February 2011. The song received its first radio airplay on 13 January 2011. The video for the single was produced by The Soup Collective and filmed at Blueprint Studios where the album was recorded. It premiered on 31 January 2011.[4] Category |
Who captained the England Women's cricket team in the 2014 T20 World Cup? | Cricket T20 Women's World Cup 2014: England suffer power failure and loss of nerve as Australia complete T20 hat-trick | The Independent Cricket Cricket T20 Women's World Cup 2014: England suffer power failure and loss of nerve as Australia complete T20 hat-trick England set 106 for the win but Australia had no trouble on their way to World Twenty20 success with 30 balls to spare Sunday 6 April 2014 11:03 BST Click to follow The Independent Online Australian cricketer Ellyse Perry (L) plays a shot as England wicket keeper Sarah Taylor looks on during the ICC Women's World Twenty20 final cricket match Getty Images As the final of the Women’s World Twenty20 unfolded yesterday it was tempting to wonder if anybody in the country could play big-time cricket any more. Betrayed by nerves and a lack of power, England were utterly outclassed by Australia and lost by six wickets with 29 balls left. The match could not have gone more right for one side or more wrong for the other. Australia were controlled with the ball and assertive with the bat, and if their fielding was not quite as impressive it hardly mattered. How England managed to win the two recent Ashes series must have left neutral observers in a state of confusion. This was an old-fashioned hammering almost as extreme as those suffered recently by the team’s male counterparts. It brought the combined gender score in all matches between Australia and England this winter to 17-5. If the occasion clearly affected England, the most glaring difference between the sides was that of sheer force. Australia struck four sixes (as well as 10 fours), England hit no sixes, or what are known in these parts as over-boundaries, leaving their total for the tournament at nought, and managed eight fours. Meg Lanning, Australia’s captain, was simply in a different category of batting. England’s veteran captain, Charlotte Edwards, said: “When you’re chasing 105 you can come and play like that, 105 is never going to win you a World Cup final. Today was one of those days we didn’t turn up and Australia did.” Dependent, probably overdependent, on Edwards and Sarah Taylor for a vibrant start, England were immediately disappointed. Taylor, especially, had trouble with timing and some of their more handsome strokes went straight to fielders. They looked tentative, and Australia’s body language told a different story. After Edwards holed out to mid-on and Taylor was leg before missing a reverse sweep to a full length ball, England rallied a little. Heather Knight showed the only real purpose of an innings which never truly left the foothills. The game was up at the break and when Jess Jonassen struck the seventh ball of the innings, the first from Danni Hazell, effortlessly for six it was only a matter of time, and not much of it. Lanning’s entrance merely exacerbated the difference and measured by no better yardstick than her striking Anya Shrubsole, the player of the tournament, for six and four in consecutive balls. England dismissed Lanning as she tried to finish matters with another booming lofted drive and took a fourth wicket two balls later. But it was a heavier defeat even than the margin of six wickets makes it sound. This was a thoroughly dispiriting end to the winter and while the professional world of English women’s cricket does not officially start until this summer, the team are operating now under far greater scrutiny. Any lingering sense that it is all a bit of lark for the gals has completely disappeared. It is hard-nosed, competitive stuff and yesterday England were found badly wanting. Edwards was aware of the shortage of firepower but insistent after nine years and 188 matches as captain that she wanted to continue. “We haven’t hit a six in the tournament and it’s something we’re going to have to improve on,” she said. “The other teams have a much more power aspect to their games. It will be something to address when we get home. I’m not going to be too downbeat, we’ve had a brilliant winter, this is a disappointing end to it but I am as motivated as ever.” It was Australia’ | Women’s World Cup « England Memories May 28, 2015 We take a break this week from looking back at the past fortunes of England’s men. With the Women’s World Cup soon to begin in Canada, it seems a good time to recall how England fared in a previous tournament so we turn the clock back 20 years to June 1995 when they first appeared in the finals. The female game in England has come a long way since then…. In 1991, there was a big breakthrough for female football when the first official Women’s World Cup was held in China. England failed to qualify for it, but four years later they did make it to the finals in Sweden. While the publicity surrounding England’s women at this year’s World Cup may not be close to being on a par with the hype afforded to the men when they feature in the finals, it has certainly improved a lot in the past 20 years. This year matches will be shown live on the BBC, but back then fairly brief highlights was about the sum total of coverage of England’s women after the men were shown more extensively playing in the Umbro Cup. With the men’s Rugby World Cup taking place at the same time in South Africa, it’s fair to say how England’s women performed in Sweden was not dominating the back pages. It would be wrong to say the tournament was ignored by the media, but it was certainly given limited exposure compared to today and this was in keeping with the way women’s football as a whole was covered back then – prior to its Football Italia days, Channel 4 had broadcast a few women’s highlights shows in a rare foray into football broadcasting, but little else had been seen by the masses. Women’s football was not professional in Britain back then, meaning key players such as stalwart Gillian Coultard, captain Debbie Bampton and goalkeeper Pauline Cope would have to take time off work to participate. Head coach Ted Copeland combined managing the side with being a Football Association regional director of coaching. The previous two years had seen England’s women become world champions in the traditionally male team sports of cricket (1993) and rugby union (1994). One player who had featured for England in their cricket triumph was part of the World Cup football squad. Clare Taylor would be looking to complete the most unlikely of double triumphs, with comparisons drawn with Tony Adams when it came to playing style. But Adams wasn’t combining playing football with driving a van for the Royal Mail. “The amount of time I spend away on unpaid leave has got beyond a joke,” Taylor reflected later in 1995. Future England manager Hope Powell (left) was part of the 1995 World Cup squad, along with goal machine Karen Walker (right). The 20-strong squad also contained probably the two best-known English women’s footballers of their generation in Marieanne Spacey and Karen Walker, whose goalscoring record had attracted attention beyond just the hardcore ranks of women’s football followers. Bampton had recently taken over the captaincy from Coultard, who remained at the heart of the squad. “It was difficult, especially as Gill and I were room-mates and at that point the squad was split,” Bampton recalled later. Future manager Hope Powell also took her place in the squad, a survivor of the 1984 European Competition for Women’s Football when England had lost to Sweden in the final. The 1995 World Cup would come a couple of years too soon for future star names such as Sue Smith, Faye White and Rachel Yankey, while 16-year-old Kelly Smith stayed in England sitting her GCSE exams. Her time on the world stage would come later. A winning start With an awkward number of 12 sides in the tournament, the top two teams in each of the three groups would go through to the quarter-finals along with the best two third-placed sides. England were realistically capable of getting out of the group stage and they took a big step towards achieving that with a 3-2 win over Canada in their opening match. It should have been more convincing, the Canadians mounting a late rally with two goals in the closing minutes after Coultard (2 |
Which Russian city reverted to its former name, Nizhniy Novgorod, in 1990? | Nizhny Novgorod - tourist sights on the map Nizhny Novgorod Nizhny Novgorod - travels on the map Description Nizhny Novgorod (Russian: Нижний Новгород; IPA: [ˈnʲiʐnʲɪj ˈnovɡərət]), colloquially shortened to Nizhny, is, with a population of 1,250,619, the fifth largest city in Russia and the administrative center of Nizhny Novgorod Oblast. From 1932 to 1990, it was known as Gorky (Горький, IPA: [ˈɡorʲkʲɪj]), after the writer Maxim Gorky who was born there. The city is an important economic, transportation and cultural center of Russia and the vast Volga-Vyatka economic region. It is located about 400 km east of Moscow. History Seat of medieval princes After the destruction of the Mordvin Inäzor Obram, a hillfort named Obran Osh (Ashli) on the site of the future stone Kremlin, in 1221 a small Russian wooden hillfort was founded by Grand Duke Yury II. Located at the confluence of two of the most important rivers in his principality, the Volga (Mordvin "Rav" or "Rava") and the Oka, Obran Osh was renamed Nizhny Novgorod. Its name literally means Lower Newtown to distinguish it from the older Veliky Novgorod. Its independent existence was threatened by the continuous Mordvin attacks against it. The major attempt made by Inäzor Purgaz from Arzamas in January 1229 was repulsed, but after the death of Yury II on March 4, 1238 at the Battle of Sit River the Mongols occupied the fortress and the remnants of small Nizhny Novgorod settlement which surrendered without any resistance in order to preserve what had been developed since Purgaz's attack nine years earlier. Later a major stronghold for border protection, Nizhny Novgorod fortress took advantage of a natural moat formed by the two rivers. Along with Moscow and Tver, Nizhny Novgorod was among several newly founded towns that escaped Mongol devastation on account of their insignificance, but grew into (great) centers in vassalic Russian political life during the period of the Tatar Yoke. With the agreement of the Mongol Khan, Nizhny Novgorod was incorporated into the Vladimir - Suzdal Principality in 1264. After 86 years its importance further increased when the seat of the powerful Suzdal Principality was moved here from Gorodets in 1350. Grand Duke Dmitry Konstantinovich (1323–1383) sought to make his capital a rival worthy of Moscow; he built a stone citadel and several churches and was a patron of historians. The earliest extant manuscript of the Russian Primary Chronicle, the Laurentian Codex, was written for him by the local monk Laurentius in 1377. Strongest fortress of the Grand Duchy of Moscow Kuzma Minin appeals to the people of Nizhny Novgorod to raise a volunteer army against the Poles. After the city's incorporation into the Grand Duchy of Moscow in 1392, the local princes took the name Shuisky and settled in Moscow, where they were prominent at the court and briefly ascended the throne in the person of Vasily IV. After being burnt by the powerful Crimean Tatar chief Edigu in 1408, Nizhny Novgorod was restored and regarded by the Muscovites primarily as a great stronghold in their wars against the Tatars of Kazan. The enormous red-brick kremlin, one of the strongest and earliest preserved citadels in Russia, was built in 1508–1511 under the supervision of Peter the Italian. The fortress was strong enough to withstand Tatar sieges in 1520 and 1536. In 1612, the so-called national militia, gathered by a local merchant, Kuzma Minin, and commanded by Knyaz Dmitry Pozharsky expelled the Polish troops from Moscow, thus putting an end to the "Time of Troubles" and establishing the rule of the Romanov dynasty. The main square before the kremlin is named after Minin and Pozharsky, although it is locally known simply as "Minin Square." Minin's remains are buried in the citadel. (In commemoration of these events, on October 21, 2005, an exact copy of the Red Square statue of Minin and Pozharsky was placed in front of St John the Baptist Church, which is believed to be the place from where the call to the people had been proclaimed.) In the course of the following century, t | WEG 1990 The Sport | FEI History Hub A total of 37 countries participated in the 1990 FEI World Equestrian Games™. Jumping 75 Participants (26 Countries) Dressage 68 Participants (22 countries) Eventing 84 Participants (22 countries) Driving 52 Participants (18 Countries) Endurance 81 Participants (19 countries) Vaulting 61 participants (15 countries) Jumping Dressage Eventing France dominated in the show jumping arena at these inaugural FEI World Equestrian Games™ in Stockholm, where Eric Navet claimed the individual honours and joined team-mates Hubert Bourdy, Roger-Yves Bost and Pierre Durand to take the team title. Navet realised the dreams for many generations of his family when he was victorious with the stallion Quito de Baussy, bred by his father Alain at the Haras de Baussy in Calvados, Normandy. This was particularly significant given that the change-horse individual final included some of the greatest equine legends of all time including the duo of magnificent greys, Milton and Gem Twist. Silver medallists at the Seoul Olympic Games in 1988, Best and Gem Twist, knocked a rail but Gem Twist earned the title of "World's Best Horse" that afternoon when his only other mistake was with Bourdy. It was Great Britain's Whitaker who lined up in silver medal position ahead of Bourdy in bronze while Best finished individually fourth as did the US team which also included Joan Scharffenberger (Victor), Anne Kursinski (Starman) and Joe Fargis (Mill Pearl). The course designer in Stockholm was Olaf Petersen, whose flair and innovation had already made a big impression in Seoul. The Stockholm track had a distinctly Swedish theme. A total of 16 countries competed in the team competition. Despite a 16-fault result for Roger-Yves Bost (Norton de Rhuys), the French were victorious in the team event, ahead of France and Germany. The seventh FEI World Championships were held in the framework of the first FEI World Equestrian Games™ in the Olympic stadium of 1912 and 1956. Nicole Uphoff and Rembrandt, who had burst onto the international scene with their 1988 Olympic gold medal, also claimed the world title. A record number of 68 starters from 22 countries took part. The Germans won their sixth world title, with the Soviet Union (just before its break-up) and Switzerland behind on the podium. Eighty-four riders started in Stockholm and 60 finished the competition, held in the Royal parks of Gardet and Djurgarden. Blyth Tait on Messiah earned the first individual Eventing world title for New Zealand, and Andrew Nicholson, Andrew Scott and the double Olympic champion of 1984 and 1988, Mark Todd of New Zealand, also won team gold, ahead of Great Britain and Germany. Driving Endurance Vaulting Fifty-two starters competed from 18 countries at the first FEI World Equestrian Games™ in Stockholm, a glorious event on the whole but in terms of the Driving, they unfortunately ended with the disqualification of the winner, Ad Aarts of the Netherlands, due to traces of prohibited substances found after testing. This cost Aarts not only his individual medal but also team gold for the Netherlands. Gold instead went to Sweden. The Netherlands, with only the two scores of Chardon and Weusthof, got silver, with Hungary taking bronze. Tomas Eriksson of Sweden became the new individual World champion. The third endurance FEI World championships were held in the framework of the first FEI World Equestrian Games™. Becky Hart of the United States with R.O. Grand Sultan won again. The surprise was the win of Great Britain in the team competition: four elderly ladies with their pet horses had the best aggregate time to take gold. The Swiss were the winners of the first World Vaulting championship occurring as part of the FEI World Equestrian Games™ in 1990. They had had a fierce rivalry with the then-Federal Republic of Germany for over 20 years but that year the vaulters from St. Gallen were victorious. Silke Bernhard of the FRG led the women’s medals table while her countryman Michael Lehner topped the men’s table. |
What bird is named for the apostle Peter? | TRIVIA - THE BIBLE TRIVIA - THE BIBLE Bible Trivia questions and answers. How much time did Jonah spend in the belly of the whale? A. Three days and three nights. Why did a Bible published in London in 1632 become known as the Wicked Bible? A. Because "not" was missing from the seventh commandment, making it "Thou shalt commit adultery." The name of God is not mentioned in only one book of the Bible. Which one? A. The Book of Esther. What kind of wood was used to make Noah's Ark? A. Gopher wood, according to Genesis 6:14. Who was the only Englishman to become Pope? A. Nicholas Breakspear, who was Adrian IV from 1154 to 1159. For what event in February 1964 did evangelist Billy Graham break his strict rule against watching TV on Sunday? A. The Beatles' first appearance on "The Ed Sullivan Show." According to the Bible, what substance was used to caulk Noah's ark and to seal the basket in which the infant Moses was set adrift on the Nile? A. Pitch, or natural asphalt. How old was Moses when he died? A. He was 120 years old, according to the Bible (Deuteronomy 34:7). How tall was Goliath, the Philistine giant slain by David with a stone hurled from a sling? A. "Six cubits and a span," What biblical Babylonian king cast Daniel into the lion's den for praying to God in defiance of a royal decree? A. Darius the Mede (Book of Daniel, Chapter 6). What is the longest name in the Bible? A. Mahershalalbashbaz, which is also written Maher-shalal-hash-baz. (Isaiah 8:1). In the Bible, which of the four horsemen of the Apocalypse rides a red horse? A. War (Book of Revelation). How many books of the Bible are named for women? A. Ruth and Esther. What language is Jesus believed to have spoken? A. Aramaic -- an ancient language in use on the north Arabian Peninsula at the time of Christ. A modern version of the language is spoken today in Syria and among Assyrians in Azerbaijan. In the Bible, for what "price" did Esau sell his birthright to his younger twin brother, Jacob? A. Pottage of lentils (Genesis 25:29-34). What did the lords of the philistines offer Delilah for revealing the secret of Samson's strength? A. They promised the sum of 1,100 pieces of silver each, according to the Bible (Judges 16:5). In the Old Testament, who was Jezebel's husband? A. Ahab, King of Israel (I Kings 16:28-31). What bird is named for the apostle Peter? A. The petrel, from a diminutive form of Petrus, or "Peter," in Latin. What was the first town in the United States to be given a biblical name? Hint: Its name is the most common biblical place name in the country. A. Salem, Massachusetts. Salem is the shortened form of Jerusalem, which means "the city of peace" in Hebrew. In the Bible, who did the sun and moon stand still before? A. Joshua. | Rochester vs. St. John Rivers: or Why Jane Eyre Preferred a Cynical Sinner to a Religious Zealot Rochester vs. St. John Rivers: or Why Jane Eyre Preferred a Cynical Sinner to a Religious Zealot Peter Bolt , English Department, North East Worchester College [All page and chapter references are to the Penguin Classic edition of the novel which contains an introduction and notes by Michael Mason.] I: The Bible, the Prayer Book and Jane Eyre hen the novel "Jane Eyre" opens it is with the line "there was no possibility of taking a walk that day...the cold winter had brought with it clouds so sombre..." (13) We know it is winter. Why did Charlotte Brontë chose to tell the reader the actual month, and why did she choose November? That the day chosen was in November is the starting point of this article. The intention is to show that every date mentioned in Jane Eyre has a significance far beyond the mere chronological charting of time lapses. It allows Brontë to hide within the narrative both a deep religious knowledge and strong Christian principles. In turn, this enables the weaving of an intricate web of ethics and morals passed onto countless generations of English children by such as her father, the Reverend Patrick Brontë. The effect is achieved in this novel, by constant, but unstated referral to the Anglican Book of Common Prayer. It is the book that governed England from 1662 until at least the middle of the nineteenth century. The "drear November day" does not have a specific date attached in Jane Eyre. If we look in the Anglican Book of Common Prayer we shall see that November 1st is set aside as All Saints Day. The Prayer Book has "Lessons" taken from the Holy Bible to be read on that particular day. They are taken from the Apocrypha (itself a Greek word meaning "hidden") Wisdom chapter III to v10 and Wisdom chapter V to v17. The first Lesson commences, "But the souls of the first are in God"s hand, and torment shall not touch them...". The second Lesson begins, "Then the just man shall make his stand full of assurance, to confront those who oppressed him...". Readers of Jane Eyre will realise that these two passages, when read in full, contain the total sum of Jane Eyre"s experiences in the Brontë novel. The dates do not have a significance outside the novel and at first glance seem to be of little importance within the novel. Indeed, so off-hand are the mention of the dates, a reader would easily be excused for missing the emphasis and therefore the reason for naming the actual day of the event reported. However, these dates, as communicated by Brontë, are linked to an integral part of her daily life at Haworth Vicarage. The dates in the form presented to the reader in Jane Eyre are so vital to the novel that, when interpreted, a whole new perspective is opened up to the audience. The novel moves on from a Gothic melodrama, to a work of deep religious conviction. The author metamorphoses from an isolated, naive clerics daughter with a penchant for fantasy worlds, to a passionate campaigner determined to break free from the restrictions imposed upon an intelligent, articulate mid-Victorian female without wealth or influence. It is a record of the authors existence. In this article, the motives are exposed by examining the significance of these dates alongside other devices used within the novel. Through this, the novel will be seen as nothing less than the story of a pilgrimage, a journey through life by a young Christian woman. During the course of her pilgrimage, she will be exposed to hypocrisy, deceit and spiteful condescension. Jane will be offered both an unchristian marriage, and than a loveless marriage. Only her belief in God"s teachings will save her from both. Other Portions of This Essay |
Which film director, who died today in 1980, directed the films “Marnie”, “Rear Window”, “The Trouble With Harry”, and “Frenzy”, among many others? | Alfred Hitchcock - Biography - IMDb Alfred Hitchcock Biography Showing all 191 items Jump to: Overview (5) | Mini Bio (1) | Spouse (1) | Trade Mark (19) | Trivia (100) | Personal Quotes (57) | Salary (8) Overview (5) 5' 7" (1.7 m) Mini Bio (1) Alfred Joseph Hitchcock was born in Leytonstone, Essex, England. He was the son of Emma Jane (Whelan; 1863 - 1942) and East End greengrocer William Hitchcock (1862 - 1914). His parents were both of half English and half Irish ancestry. He had two older siblings, William Hitchcock (born 1890) and Eileen Hitchcock (born 1892). Raised as a strict Catholic and attending Saint Ignatius College, a school run by Jesuits, Hitch had very much of a regular upbringing. His first job outside of the family business was in 1915 as an estimator for the Henley Telegraph and Cable Company. His interest in movies began at around this time, frequently visiting the cinema and reading US trade journals. It was around 1920 when Hitchcock joined the film industry. He started off drawing the sets (he was a very skilled artist). It was there that he met Alma Reville , though they never really spoke to each other. It was only after the director for Always Tell Your Wife (1923) fell ill and Hitchcock was named director to complete the film that he and Reville began to collaborate. Hitchcock had his first real crack at directing a film, start to finish, in 1923 when he was hired to direct the film Number 13 (1922), though the production wasn't completed due to the studio's closure (he later remade it as a sound film). Hitchcock didn't give up then. He directed The Pleasure Garden (1925), a British/German production, which was very popular. Hitchcock made his first trademark film in 1927, The Lodger (1927) . In the same year, on the 2nd of December, Hitchcock married Alma Reville. They had one child, _Patricia Hitchcock_ who was born on July 7th, 1928. His success followed when he made a number of films in Britain such as The Lady Vanishes (1938) and Jamaica Inn (1939), some of which also gained him fame in the USA. In 1940, the Hitchcock family moved to Hollywood, where the producer _David O. Selznick_had hired him to direct an adaptation of 'Daphne du Maurier''s Rebecca (1940). After Saboteur (1942), as his fame as a director grew, film companies began to refer to his films as 'Alfred Hitchcock's', for example Alfred Hitcock's Psycho (1960), Alfred Hitchcock's Family Plot (1976), Alfred Hitchcock's Frenzy (1972). Hitchcock was a master of pure cinema who almost never failed to reconcile aesthetics with the demands of the box-office. During the making of Frenzy (1972), Hitchcock's wife Alma suffered a paralyzing stroke which made her unable to walk very well. On March 7, 1979, Hitchcock was awarded the AFI Life Achievement Award, where he said: "I beg permission to mention by name only four people who have given me the most affection, appreciation, and encouragement, and constant collaboration. The first of the four is a film editor, the second is a scriptwriter, the third is the mother of my daughter Pat, and the fourth is as fine a cook as ever performed miracles in a domestic kitchen and their names are Alma Reville." By this time, he was ill with angina and his kidneys had already started to fail. He had started to write a screenplay with _Ernest Lehman_ called The Short Night but he fired Lehman and hired young writer David Freeman to rewrite the script. Due to Hitchcock's failing health the film was never made, but Freeman published the script after Hitchcock's death. In late 1979, Hitchcock was knighted, making him Sir Alfred Hitchcock. On the 29th April 1980, 9:17AM, he died peacefully in his sleep due to renal failure. His funeral was held in the Church of Good Shepherd in Beverly Hills. Father Thomas Sullivan led the service with over 600 people attended the service, among them were Mel Brooks (director of High Anxiety (1977), a comedy tribute to Hitchcock and his films), Louis Jourdan , Karl Malden , Tippi Hedren , Janet Leigh and François Truffaut . - IMDb Mini Biography By: Col Needham <co | Film History of the 1960s Film History of the 1960s 1970s | 1980s | 1990s | 2000s | 2010s Literary-Based Films: During the early to mid 1960s, Hollywood looked to literary works and the history books for many of its films. The studios were increasingly willing to pay for film rights to various novels and literary works. Examples of literary works translated to the screen in the 60s include: American International Pictures (AIP), with director Roger Corman, released a cycle of eight higher-budget, colorful widescreen films loosely based on Edgar Allan Poe tales, often with big-name actor Vincent Price, including The Fall of the House of Usher (1960), The Pit and the Pendulum (1961), The Premature Burial (1962), Tales of Terror (1962), The Raven (1963), The Haunted Palace (1963), The Masque of the Red Death (1964), and The Tomb of Ligeia (1964) Richard Brooks' absorbing adaptation of Sinclair Lewis' novel Elmer Gantry (1960) - a tale of a 1920's huckster, phony evangelist on the Midwest circuit of revival meetings, a flamboyant role for which Burt Lancaster won a Best Actor Award Otto Preminger's Exodus (1960) with Oscar-winning music , based upon Leon Uris' novel about the establishment of the independent state of Israel, with an unlikely blue-eyed Paul Newman as Jewish leader Ari Ben Canaan a dramatization of the actual Scopes 'monkey trial' courtroom battle about the teaching of evolution (between the legendary Clarence Darrow and William Jennings Bryan), in the film's adaptation between defense attorney Henry Drummond (Spencer Tracy) and prosecutor Matthew Harrison Brady (Fredric March) - based upon Jerome Lawrence's and Robert E. Lee's play Inherit the Wind (1960) A Raisin in the Sun (1961) - after its successful run as a Broadway play, was a ground-breaking work on race-relations by Lorraine Hansberry, during the early years of the civil rights movement, with Sidney Poitier and Ruby Dee Elia Kazan's direction of an adaptation of William Inge's psychosexual drama Splendor in the Grass (1961) with Warren Beatty (in his debut film) and Natalie Wood - a Depression-era Romeo and Juliet plot; it marked the first screenplay of playwright Inge MGM's Mutiny on the Bounty (1935) with Clark Gable and Charles Laughton, based on a true story of the British navy in the 1700s, was remade as Mutiny on the Bounty (1962), with odd-accented Marlon Brando as Fletcher Christian and Trevor Howard as Captain Bligh Otto Preminger's The Cardinal (1963), adapted from Henry Morton Robinson's best-selling novel, following the life of a young Rome-educated American priest rising from a backwoods clergyman to Cardinal [the film was the first film in Panavision 70, a film process in which a 35 mm film was enlarged to 70 mm for wide-screen projection] writer-director Elia Kazan's own semi-autobiographical America, America (1963) about his Turkish-Greek uncle's immigrant experience John Huston's The Night of the Iguana (1964) - based on a Tennessee Williams play about an alcoholic former clergyman (Richard Burton) and Reflections in a Golden Eye (1967) based on a Carson McCuller novel about a homosexual army officer (Marlon Brando) in the South Harold Robbin's steamy novel that was made into a garish saga of the career of a Howard Hughes-like millionaire/industrialist in The Carpetbaggers (1964) (actor Alan Ladd's last film) George Stevens' big-budget religious epic The Greatest Story Ever Told (1965) was an adaptation of Fulton Oursler's best-selling book, with Max Von Sydow in the role of Jesus, Telly Savalas as Pontius Pilate, David McCallum as Judas, and many other stars in the |
In what 1979 movie does Mel Gibson drive a heavily modified 1973 Ford Falcon XB GT? | Mad Max - Interceptor Build Project Mad Max - Interceptor Build Project Lots of people begin their love affair with cars after seeing them on the big screen. There is nothing like a blood-pumping chase scene, or tire-smoking burnout performed on celluloid by a movie hero to imprint a car on your brain. One such movie is the original Mad Max which hit the big screen in 1979. Set in post-apocalyptic Australia, Max roars through the outback in his supercharged "Pursuit Special", running down a gang of thugs that has been terrorizing the roads down under. As Jeff Butler, puts it, "I fell in love with the car after seeing the movie in the theatre, debated with my friends for years as to what manufacture it was, etc. For me (and I think many others), it is simply the most bad-ass muscle car ever created. Mad Max was just voted by MTV as the 4th biggest movie badass of all time!" While the movie propelled Mel Gibson to movie stardom, it also propelled the 1973 Ford Falcon XB GT Coup to automobile "cult" status as the basis for the movies many "pursuit interceptors". Heavily modified and equipped with a blown 351 cleveland the Mad Max Interceptor may be one of the most coppied movie cars around. The Mad Max series of cars have spawned tnumerous car clubs, and the market is such that you can buy kits to modify your own Ford Falcon. In fact, demand for an original right-hand drive '73 Ford Falcon is so high the car has become a real collectors item in its own right, something that it might never have achieved without movie fame. So, if you loved the movie, loved the car, and feel the need slip into that Mad Max state of mind in your own "interceptor", all you have to do is find an '73-'75 Australian Ford Falcon, buy a body kit, get a blown 351 Cleveland and schedule a few weekends of quality garage time. | [CD] Jimi Hendrix: People, Hell and Angels [1] Earth Blues (J.Hendrix) - 3:33 [2] Somewhere (J.Hendrix) - 4:05 [3] Hear My Train A Comin' (J.Hendrix) - 5:41 [4] Bleeding Heart (E.James) - 3:58 [5] Let Me Move You (J.Hendrix) - 6:50 [6] Izabella (J.Hendrix) - 3:42 [7] Easy Blues (J.Hendrix) - 5:57 [8] Crash Landing (J.Hendrix) - 4:14 [9] Inside Out (J.Hendrix) - 5:03 [10] Hey Gypsy Boy (J.Hendrix) - 3:39 [11] Mojo Man (A.Allen/A.Allen) - 4:07 [12] Villanova Junction Blues (J.Hendrix) - 1:44 [13] Ezy Ryder/MLK Jam [Captain Coconut] (J.Hendrix) - 20:01 A r t i s t s , P e r s o n n e l Jimi Hendrix – Guitars, Vocals, Bass Guitar on [9] Billy Cox – Bass Guitar on [1,3,4,6–8,13] Buddy Miles – Drums on [1–5,10,13] Mitch Mitchell – Drums on [6,7,9,12] Juma Sultan – Congas on [3,4,6,7,12] Larry Lee – Rhythm Guitar on [6,7] Jerry Velez – Congas on [6,7] Stephen Stills – Bass Guitar on [2] Lonnie Youngblood – Vocal & Saxophone on [5] Rocky Isaac – Drums on [8] Al Marks – Percussion on [8] Albert Allen – Vocal on [11] Jame Booker – Piano on [11] Gerry Sack - Triangle & Mime Vocal on [6] C o m m e n t s , N o t e s Track [1] recorded on December 19, 1969 at Record Plant Studios Track [2] recorded on March 13, 1968 at the Sound Centre racks [3], [4] and [12] recorded on May 21, 1969 at Record Plant Studios Tracks [5] and [10] recorded on March 18, 1969 at Record Plant Studios Tracks [6] and [7] recorded on August 28, 1969 at the Hit Factory Track [8] recorded on April 24, 1969 at Record Plant Studios Track [9] recorded on June 11, 1968 at Record Plant Studios Track [11] recorded in June 1969 at Fame Studios, Muscle Shoals, Alabama; overdubs in August 1970 at Electric Lady Studios Track [13] recorded on January 23, 1970 at Record Plant Studios Jimi Hendrix made three historic studio albums in 1967 and '68. He spent the rest of his life laboring and failing to finish a fourth. But it was a rich if chaotic time, and we're not done with it. These studio jams and early stabs at evolving songs mostly come from 1969 as Hendrix worked with shifting lineups, indecisive about his post-Experience path. Three tracks date from a May session, his first with Billy Cox and Buddy Miles, the future Band of Gypsys, including a funky turn through the signature blues "Hear My Train A Comin'." A rough "Izabella" with his short-lived Woodstock band comes with a diving-jet solo. Of course, Hendrix plays at an elevated level in every setting: a workout with saxman Lonnie Youngblood; the overdubbed-guitar chorales in the '68 instrumental "Inside Out." Hendrix left us so much but in precious little time. Every shred counts. David Fricke - March 5, 2013 RollingStone.com Hendrix Fans werden begeistert sein. Dieses neue Album People, Hell & Angels enthält zwölf bisher unveröffentlichte Studioaufnahmen aus den Jahren 1968 bis 1970. Trotz des enormen Erfolges mit seiner Jimi Hendrix Experience ruhte er sich nicht auf seinen Lorbeeren aus, sondern begann `68 sich hinter den Kulissen schon mit neuen Sounds und musikalischen Stilrichtungen weiter zu entwickeln. Zusammen mit alten Freunden experimentierte er mit für ihn neuartigen Instrumenten und Stilrichtungen. Verschiedene Besetzungen brachten neue Tracks hervor, die für Hendrix sehr untypische Elemente enthielten, wie etwa den Einsatz von Bläsern, Keyboards, Percussion und man höre und staune - sogar einer zweiten Gitarre. Man bekommt einen spannenden Einblick in die Zukunftspläne der Gitarrenlegende. People, Hell & Angels war, als Nachfolger für Electric Ladyland geplant, definitiv der erste große Schritt in einen bahnbrechenden Stilwechsel. Mit veränderter Rhytmussektion und Instrumentierung war er auf dem Weg, neue, für ihn endlos scheinende musikalische Horizonte zu erschließen. Folgende bisher unveröffentlichte Hendrix-Tracks sind auf People, Hell & Angels zu hören: "Earth Blues", "Somewhere", "Hear My Train A Comin'", "Bleeding Heart", "Baby Let Me Move You", "Izabella", "Easy Blues", "Crash Landing", "Inside Out", "Hey Gypsy Boy", "Mojo Man" und "Villanova Junction Blue |
What is the state capital of Maryland? | Maryland Capital - Annapolis ANNAPOLIS Annapolis is the State capital of Maryland. Toward the end of the Revolutionary War, the city also served as capital to the newly forming American nation when the Continental Congress met in Annapolis from November 26, 1783 to June 3, 1784. Here too, on January 14, 1784, the Treaty of Paris , ending the Revolutionary War, was ratified by Congress. State House (from Francis St.), Annapolis, Maryland, February 2014. Photo by Diane F. Evartt. In September 1786, the Annapolis Convention met to discuss revisions to the Articles of Confederation. The Convention's call for a further meeting led to the assembling of delegates at Philadelphia the following year to draft the U.S. Constitution. In modern times, Annapolis continues to host important meetings. On November 27, 2007, the Middle East Peace Conference was held at the U.S. Naval Academy in Annapolis. From June 17-18, 2008, the U.S. Naval Academy again hosted an international conference, the U.S. - China Strategic Economic Dialogue (SED) IV. City Dock, Annapolis, Maryland, September 2008. Photo by Diane F. Evartt. Located on the Severn River in Anne Arundel County , Annapolis is not only the center of Maryland government but also home to the U.S. Naval Academy , and St. John's College whose curriculum is based upon the study of the classics. McDowell Hall, St. John's College, Annapolis, Maryland, April 2005. Photo by Diane F. Evartt. From the founding of Maryland in 1634, however, St. Mary's City was the first seat of Maryland's colonial government, not Annapolis. (In southern Maryland, Historic St. Mary's City can be visited today in St. Mary's County. ) As the population of Maryland grew, St. Mary's City, near the southernmost tip of St. Mary's County, proved too distant for most of the colony's inhabitants. Consequently, in 1694, the General Assembly designated Anne Arundel Town, midway up Chesapeake Bay, as the new capital and, in February 1694/5, the government moved there. U.S. Naval Academy grounds, Annapolis, Maryland, May 2000. Photo by Diane F. Evartt. After Queen Mary's death in December 1694, Anne Arundel Town was renamed Annapolis for her sister, the heiress apparent, Princess Anne. As Queen Anne (1665-1714) of England, Scotland, and Ireland, Anne ascended the throne in 1702. In 1707, she became Queen of Great Britain and Ireland, which she ruled until her death. In the name of Queen Anne, Royal Governor John Seymour granted to the City of Annapolis a municipal charter on November 22, 1708. Annapolis celebrated its three centuries of history in 2008. Centered in Maryland on the Western Shore, Annapolis lies 25 miles south of Baltimore and 30 miles east of Washington, DC. Sailboats, Back Creek, Annapolis, Maryland, October 2008. Photo by Diane F. Evartt. | Charleston State Capital | State Symbols USA West Virginia Capitol building in Charleston; photo by David Wilson on Flickr (use permitted with attribution). Capital City of West Virginia USA Located in the Appalachian mountains where the Elk and Kanawha rivers converge in Kanawha county, Charleston is the state capital and largest city in West Virginia. All State Capitals West Virginia |
Which word completes the full title of the novel by Henry Fielding - The History of Tom Jones, a ______? | The History of Tom Jones by Henry Fielding - Read Online About Reviews From the Publisher A foundling of mysterious parentage brought up by Mr. Allworthy on his country estate, Tom Jones is deeply in love with the seemingly unattainable Sophia Western, the beautiful daughter of the neighboring squire—though he sometimes succumbs to the charms of the local girls. When Tom is banished to make his own fortune and Sophia follows him to London to escape an arranged marriage, the adventure begins. A vivid Hogarthian panorama of eighteenth-century life, spiced with danger and intrigue, bawdy exuberance and good-natured authorial interjections, Tom Jones is one of the greatest and most ambitious comic novels in English literature. | Crane's Realsitic Treatment of War in "The Red Badge of Courage" Crane's Realsitic Treatment of War in "The Red Badge of Courage" ACAD-113 English Study Center The notion that war is an exciting, romantic endeavor full of glory and heroism has existed for centuries and continues to some extent today. One hundred years ago, however, Stephen Crane set out to destroy these myths through his novel The Red Badge of Courage, which traces the experiences of a young soldier in the American Civil War. Crane shows the true nature of war by contrasting Henry Fleming's romantic expectations with the reality that he encounters. This contrast between romantic vision and cold reality can be seen early in the novel, with Henry's departure from home. Driven to a "prolonged ecstasy of excitement" by the rejoicing crowd, Henry enlists in the army and says good-bye to his mother with a "light of excitement and expectancy in his eyes" (709). He anticipates a romantic, sentimental send-off reminiscent of Spartan times and even goes as far as preparing remarks in advance which he hopes to use "with touching effect" to create "a beautiful scene" (710). However, Crane presents a more realistic view. At the news of Henry's enlistment, his mother simply says "The Lord's will be done" and continues milking the cow, having previously urged Henry not to be "a fool" by enlisting (709). She then destroys his hopes by offering sensible, practical advice in her good-bye speech. Her send-off is so different from what Henry expects that he is irritated and "impatient under the ordeal" of the speech (710). The contrast is again evident in Henry's army experiences before going into battle. His treatment before leaving town only serves to increase his romantic expectations as his former classmates "[throng] about him with wonder and admiration" (710). Henry's regiment is then treated so well on its journey to Washington that he is led to believe "that he must be a hero" with "the strength to do mighty deeds of arms" (711). In keeping with his romantic beliefs, Henry imagines that his regiment will be involved in "a series of death struggles with small time in between for sleep and meals" (711). Yet again, Crane presents a more realistic view in Henry's actual experiences. Instead of "automatically" being a hero, as he had anticipated, Henry faces uncertainty and "a little panic-fear" as to his own ability to withstand battle (712). Filled with self-doubt, Henry dreams of "a thousand-tongued fear that [will] babble at his back and cause him to flee" (718). In addition, Henry must put up with "months of monotonous life in a camp," not the constant action he anticipated (711). Even when his regiment does move out, it moves "from place to place with apparent aimlessness," leaving a frustrated Henry to feel that he is merely one part of a "vast blue demonstration" (722). It is in the scenes of battle and death, however, that the contrast between Henry's romantic expectations and his actual experiences is most striking. All his life, Henry has dreamed of and longed to see battles, those "great affairs of the earth" (708), where men attain glory and perform "breathless deeds" (709). Yet even during his periods of self-doubt, Henry looks forward to the opportunity to experience the "blaze, blood, and danger" of battle (714). He is envious of the wounded, believing that they are somehow "peculiarly happy," and wishes to have a "red badge of courage" himself (739). As for death, Henry views it merely as an end to his troubles. Again, Crane presents a stark contrast when Henry actually experiences battle. Instead of the "vague and bloody conflicts" which he longed to see (709), Henry encounters the "foul atmosphere" of war, with its choking smoke and deafening noise (729). The first round of fighting suffocates Henry and leaves him "reeling from exhaustion" (731). Contrary to his romantic visions, he discovers that in real battle there is "a singular absence of heroic poses" (728). Henry also discovers that being wounded is not something to be envied. He witnesses the " |
"""When you happen to know today is Wednesday and starts like sounding like Sunday, there is something seriously wrong somewhere"" is the opening line of which John Wyndham novel?" | The Day of the Triffids by John Wyndham | Excerpt | ReadingGroupGuides.com by John Wyndham The End Begins When a day that you happen to know is Wednesday starts off by sounding like Sunday, there is something seriously wrong somewhere. I felt that from the moment I woke. And yet, when I started functioning a little more smartly, I became doubtful. After all, the odds were that it was I who was wrong, and not everyone else—though I did not see how that could be. I went on waiting, tinged with doubt. But presently I had my first bit of objective evidence—a distant clock struck what sounded to me just like eight. I listened hard and suspiciously. Soon another clock began, on a hard, decisive note. In a leisurely fashion it gave an indisputable eight. Then I knew things were awry. The way I came to miss the end of the world—well, the end of the world I had known for close on thirty years—was sheer accident: like a lot of survival, when you come to think of it. In the nature of things a good many somebodies are always in hospital, and the law of averages had picked on me to be one of them a week or so before. It might just as easily have been the week before that—in which case I'd not be writing now: I'd not be here at all. But chance played it not only that I should be in hospital at that particular time, but that my eyes, and indeed my whole head, should be wreathed in bandages—and that's why I have to be grateful to whoever orders these averages. At the time, however, I was only peevish, wondering what in thunder went on, for I had been in the place long enough to know that, next to the matron, the clock is the most sacred thing in a hospital. Without a clock the place simply couldn't work. Each second there's someone consulting it on births, deaths, doses, meals, lights, talking, working, sleeping, resting, visiting, dressing, washing—and hitherto it had decreed that someone should begin to wash and tidy me up at exactly three minutes after 7 a.m. That was one of the best reasons I had for appreciating a private room. In a public ward the messy proceeding would have taken place a whole unnecessary hour earlier. But here, today, clocks of varying reliability were continuing to strike eight in all directions—and still nobody had shown up. Much as I disliked the sponging process, and useless as it had been to suggest that the help of a guiding hand as far as the bathroom could eliminate it, its failure to occur was highly disconcerting. Besides, it was normally a close forerunner of breakfast, and I was feeling hungry. Probably I would have been aggrieved about it any morning, but today, this Wednesday, May 8, was an occasion of particular personal importance. I was doubly anxious to get all the fuss and routine over because this was the day they were going to take off my bandages. I groped around a bit to find the bell push and let them have a full five seconds' clatter, just to show what I was thinking of them. While I was waiting for the pretty short-tempered response that such a peal ought to bring, I went on listening. The day outside, I realized now, was sounding even more wrong than I had thought. The noises it made, or failed to make, were more like Sunday than Sunday itself—and I'd come round again to being absolutely assured that it was Wednesday, whatever else had happened to it. Why the founders of St. Merryn's Hospital chose to erect their institution at a main-road crossing upon a valuable office site, and thus expose their patients' nerves to constant laceration, is a foible that I never properly understood. But for those fortunate enough to be suffering from complaints unaffected by the wear and tear of continuous traffic, it did have the advantage that one could lie abed and still not be out of touch, so to speak, with the flow of life. Customarily the west-bound busses thundered along trying to beat the lights at the corner; as often as not a pig-squeal of brakes and a salvo of shots from the silencer would tell that they hadn't. Then the released cross traffic would rev and roar as it started up the inclin | 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! Could not subscribe, try again laterInvalid Email 2. 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The US state of Nevada has borders with Arizona, California, Oregon, Utah and which other state? | Nevada Map, Map of Nevada (NV) Disclaimer Close Disclaimer : All efforts have been made to make this image accurate. However Compare Infobase Limited, its directors and employees do not own any responsibility for the correctness or authenticity of the same. About Nevada Map : This detailed map of Nevada shows the bordering states of California , Utah, Arizona, Oregon, and Idaho. Apart from state and international boundaries, it also depicts state highways, interstate highways, and US Federal highways. The Nevada map shows airports, railway network, national parks, lakes, and rivers. Carson City, the state capital, and other important cities such as Las Vegas, Henderson, and Boulder City are depicted on the map. It highlights popular tourist attractions such as Hoover Dam, Mob Museum, Neon Museum, and Shark Reef at Mandalay Bay. About Nevada Nevada lies in the Western, Mountain West, and Southwestern regions of the United States. Nevada is the 7th most extensive and the 35th most populous of the 50 US states. It is officially nicknamed the 'Silver State' due to the importance of mining to its history and economy. The state has 16 counties and one independent city. Carson City is the state capital. History of Nevada Nevada was a part of the Spanish Empire. After the Mexican War of Independence in 1821, it became a territory of Mexico. It was ceded to the United States under the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo in 1848. It was at first part of the Utah territory. The 1859, Comstock Lode discovery ushered in the era of mining in Nevada. It became a separate territory in 1861. It joined the union as the 36th state on October 31, 1864. As it achieved statehood during the civil war, it is also known as the 'Battle Born State'. Nevada legalized gambling in 1931 and state's economy notably benefited. Geography A large part of Nevada lies in the Great Basin which is a mild desert. The state has mostly arid topography, though there are many north-south mountain ranges with endorheic valleys in between. Spring Mountain Range is the largest mountain range. Some of the peaks more than 4,000 meters in elevation feature lush forests above desert plains. The Humboldt River Walker Lake, Pyramid Lake, and Lake Tahoe are major water bodies in the state. Nevada is the mountainous state in the contiguous US. It is also the driest state in the US with average annual rainfall of just 7 inches. Most Viewed Nevada Maps Nevada Latitude and Longitude Map Travel Destinations in Nevada The state is renowned for its diverse topography and vibrant entertainment scene. Famous for luxury casinos and iconic hotels, Las Vegas is billed as the 'Entertainment Capital of the World'. Non-stop entertaining shows and plenty of hedonistic delights make this city a Disneyland of sorts for adults. The Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area and Hoover Dam are popular places to visit near Las Vegas. The Valley of Fire State Park is Nevada's oldest park and offers endless recreational opportunities. National Automobile Museum in Reno, Mt. Rose Ski Resort, Lake Mead Recreational Area, and ghost towns like Aurora and Pioche are other popular stops on the tourist trail. Transportation in Nevada By Air - McCarran International Airport (LAS) near downtown Las Vegas is the primary gateway to the state. By Train - Amtrak's California Zephyr stops at three stations in the state: Reno, Elko, and Winnemucca. By Road - US 6, US 50, US 93, and US 95 are the U.S. Routes serving the state. Interstate 15 passes through the city of Las Vegas. Education in Nevada Clark County School District in Nevada is the fifth largest school district by enrollment in the US. University of Nevada in Reno is the oldest University and the only Tier 1 school in Nevada. University of Nevada in Las Vegas and Nevada State College are two other four-year institutions. Facts about Nevada | What States Border California? | eHow What States Border California? Jupiterimages/Photos.com/Getty Images Eureka! Yes, that's a town in northern California, but it's also the state motto. Gold fever had something to do with that. California is the third largest state in the country, with the almost 900-mile length of its west coast framed by the Pacific Ocean. Three smaller states border this beautiful state, with its redwoods, pristine beaches and snow-capped mountains. Oregon The western half of Oregon lies along the northern edge of California. The two states meet in a geographically stunning manner along the Pacific coast, and blend into pine country and rolling hills the farther east you travel. Unlike the East Coast of the United States, which is composed of 14 states, the West Coast has three: California, Oregon and Washington. Nevada Flanking almost the entire state along California's eastern border is Nevada. The Sierra Nevada Mountains run along a 250-mile-long portion of this border, with the two states sharing certain areas. The two states also share portions of such diverse sites as Lake Tahoe, Death Valley and the Mojave Desert, the latter being an enormously hot and dry zone with unique features across its 25,000 square miles. Countless visitors annually travel between these major destinations, and also from Los Angeles in Southern California to Las Vegas in Nevada. Arizona Western Arizona lies against the southeastern side of California. The Colorado River divides the two states. Blythe, California, and Yuma, Arizona, are two major crossing points along the border. These desert regions can experience high winds and dust storms, which create problems for travelers. Always stay alert to local conditions. The Colorado River has many areas for recreation seekers. Mexico Though not a state, Mexico borders the southernmost part of California. Tourists and travelers between the United States and Mexico must present passports or other forms of identification when moving between countries, and will sometimes have to wait long periods of time at actual border crossings. The long waits typically occur during peak travel seasons or when something has gone awry that local law enforcement deems is serious enough to stop traffic. Patience and a good book come in handy during such waits, or get out and stretch and try to identify the differences in landscapes. |
Which sea area lies between 'Plymouth' and 'Wight'? | List of British Sea Areas as listed in the weather report for shipping on BBC Radio4 Here's a nice but big (162K) map I scanned it from the Radio Times, they managed to forget Bailey so I had to edit it in, which is why the lines and font are a bit dodgy there. Here's one from the Met Office , a lot smaller but not as pretty, but it DOES have Trafalgar on it, and it makes the Lat and Longs more obvious. South East Iceland: 64N18W..65N14W..63N7W..62N11W (roughly) Faeroes: 63N7W..62N3W..59N7W..62N11W (roughly) Fair Isle: 62N3W..61N00..58N00..58N5W..59N7W (roughly) The above 3 form a diagonal band from the coast of Iceland down to the Greenwich Meridian at the Shetlands on the northern edge, and the Scottish coast on the southern edge. Fair Isle is 5 sided to get back into the normal squarish grid. Bailey: Between 10W and 15W from South East Iceland down to about 58N Rockall: Between 10W and 15W from Bailey (58N) down to 53N Shannon: Between 10W and 15W, from Rockall down to 50N, and including the bits off the Irish coast. Hebrides: The bit between Faeroes and Fair Isle, the Scottish coast, 10W, and 57N Malin: Below Hebrides, between Rockall and the coasts, down to the narrowest point between England and Ireland Irish Sea: The Irish Sea from Malin down to the narrowest point between Wales and Ireland Lundy: Bounded by the south Welsh and north Cornish coasts, out to about 6.5W Fastnet: Between Lundy and Shannon, with the south Irish coast above and 50N below Sole: 6.5W..15W and 50N..48.27N, below Shannon and Fastnet Finisterre, now renamed Fitzroy: Below Sole Biscay: From Finisterre to the French coast Plymouth: The mouth of the Channel to about 8W, Biscay below, Sole to the left Portland: Up the channel from Plymouth to about 2W Wight: From Portland to a line from about 50N2E(France) to 51N1E(England) Dover: From Wight to a line matching the latitude 51N, near enough Thames: Moving out towards the North Sea, as far as about 52.5N Humber: Up to 54N, but loses a degree of its eastern extent halfway up Tyne: A tiny bit about a degree wide along the coast from Humber up to about 56N Dogger: Tyne to the left, Humber below, 4E at the right, up to about 56N German Bight: From Humber and Dogger on the left to the continental coast Forties: Directly above Dogger, ie about 56N..58.5N and 1W..4E Forth: Between Forties and the Scottish coast, stopping at 57N Cromarty: Between Forties and the Scottish coast, from Forth up to 58.5N or so, where it meets Fair Isle Viking: Above Forties with Fair Isle to the west Fisher: East of Forties and north of German Bight, but only as far as about 57.5N North Utsire, South Utsire: The last bit between Viking and Forties and the Scandinavian coast I appear to have listed them in the reverse order to that used by the weather forecasters. Never mind! | Portsmouth - The Full Wiki The Full Wiki Note: Many of our articles have direct quotes from sources you can cite, within the Wikipedia article! This article doesn't yet, but we're working on it! See more info or our list of citable articles . Related top topics Top Fairtrade settlements: Fairtrade Cities Did you know ... the medieval English royal administrator William of Wrotham (d. c. 1217) was responsible for the development of royal dockyards at Portsmouth ? From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia For other places with the same name, see Portsmouth (disambiguation) . Portsmouth — City and Unitary Authority Area — City of Portsmouth Nickname (s): Pompey Location within England Sovereign state United Kingdom Constituent country England Region South England Ceremonial county Hampshire Admin HQ Portsmouth City Centre Government - Type Unitary authority , City - Governing body Portsmouth City Council - Leadership Leader & Cabinet Area - Total 15.5 sq mi (40.25 km2) Population (2008 est.) - Total 200,000 ( Ranked 80th) - Ethnicity (United Kingdom Census 2006 Estimate) [1] 91.4% White listen ) ) is a city located in the ceremonial county of Hampshire on the south coast of England . Portsmouth is the second largest city in Hampshire and is the United Kingdom's only island city and is located on Portsea Island . [2] The City of Portsmouth and Portsmouth Football Club are both nicknamed Pompey. The administrative unit itself has a population of 197,700, which forms part of the wider Portsmouth conurbation , with an estimated 442,252 residents within the wider urban area,[citation needed] making it the 11th largest urban area in England. At the 2001 census it was the only city in England with a greater population density (4,639 /km2 (12,015 /sq mi )) than London as a whole (4,562 /km2 (11,816/sq mi)), although many of London's individual boroughs had a much greater density. As a significant naval port for centuries, Portsmouth is home to the world's oldest dry dock still in use and also home to some famous ships, including Nelson 's flagship HMS Victory and HMS Warrior. Although smaller than in its heyday, the naval base remains a major dockyard and base for the Royal Navy and Royal Marine Commandos whose Headquarters resides there. There is also a thriving commercial ferryport serving destinations on the continent for freight and passenger traffic. The Spinnaker Tower is a striking recent addition to the city's skyline. It can be found in the redeveloped former HMS Vincent, an area of retail outlets, restaurants, clubs and bars now known as Gunwharf Quays . The Portsmouth Urban Area covers an area with a population well over twice that of the city of Portsmouth itself, and includes Fareham , Portchester , Gosport , Havant (which includes the large suburbs of Leigh Park ), Lee-on-the-Solent , Stubbington and Waterlooville . The suburbs of Portsmouth arguably form a conurbation stretching from Southampton to Havant on the M27 / A27 road along the coast, and north to Clanfield on the A3 road . Contents Portchester Castle . There have been settlements in the area since before Roman times, mostly being offshoots of Portchester , which was a Roman base ( Portus Adurni ) and possible home of the Classis Britannica . Portsmouth is commonly regarded as having been founded in 1180 by John of Gisors ( Jean de Gisors ).[citation needed] Most early records of Portsmouth are thought to have been destroyed by Norman invaders following the Norman Conquest . The earliest detailed references to Portsmouth can be found in the Southwick Cartularies . However, there are records of "Portesmūða" from the late 9th century, meaning "mouth of the Portus harbour". [3] The Anglo-Saxon Chronicle entry for 501 claims that "Portesmuða" was founded by a Saxon warrior called Port, though historians do not accept that origin of the name. The Chronicle states that: Her cwom Port on Bretene ⁊ his .ii. suna Bieda ⁊ Mægla mid .ii. scipum on þære stowe þe is gecueden Portesmuþa ⁊ ofslogon anne giongne brettiscmonnan, swiþe æþelne monnan. (Here Port a |
What unit of measure was once defined as the length of three grains of barley laid end to end? | Conversion Calculator / Conversion Calculator Conversion Calculator Use this conversion calculator to convert between the most common units. A full list of unit converters is available at unitconverters.net . conversion calculator To: Measuring Weight and Distance Why do countries use different systems of measuring weight and distance? The reason is because, historically, a variety of systems for measure and weight evolved in different geographical regions. The use of pounds and ounces in England and the U.S. to measure weight goes back a long way in history. Systems of Measuring Weight In the eighth and ninth centuries of the Common Era, Arab civilization flourished in the Middle East and Spain. The Arabs were skilled mathematicians, and they used coins as units of weight – a minted coin could not easily be cut or shaved to reduce its weight. The Arabs used a coin called a silver Dirhem as the basic measure of weight – it was roughly equivalent to 45 grains of barley. Ten dirhems made a "wukryeh," and this was translated into Latin – the language used in most of Europe – as an "uncia." That's where we get the word for "ounce." The Arabs traded with all the countries of Europe. In the "Hansa" cities of northern Germany, a region of great shipbuilding and trading, a pound was established as equal to sixteen ounces, or 7200 grains of silver. This was the standard adopted in Great Britain in the eight century, but King Offa, who ruled the country at the time, ran out of silver! So he reduced the pound to 5400 grains of silver, and it stayed that way until the Norman King William came from France and conquered England. King William set up samples of the pound and the ounce in the Tower of London, where he could be sure they wouldn't be tampered with. Anglo-Saxon countries have used pounds and ounces ever since to measure weight. The British pound sterling, or GBP, was equal to one pound weight of silver in King Offa's time. But, when Queen Elizabeth I ruled England in the 16th century, the Avoirdupois weight system was adopted. This was a form of measure traditonally based on the weight of coal. The name derives ultimately from French avoir de pois ("goods of weight" or "property"). The avoirdupois pound contains 7,000 grains, or 256 drams of 27.344 grains each, or 16 ounces of 437 1/2 grains each. It is used for all products not subject to apothecaries' weight (for pharmaceutical items) or troy weight (for precious metals). Since 1959 the avoirdupois pound has been officially defined in most English-speaking countries as 0.45359237 kilograms. In Asia, very different systems of measuring weight evolved. In Ancient India, a measure of weight called the "Satamana" was equal to the weight of 100 Gunja berries. In China, the first emperor Shi Huang Di created a system of weights and measures in the third century Before the Common Era. The basic weight was called the shi, and was fixed at about 60 kilograms (132 pounds); the two basic measurements, the Chi and the Zhang, were set at about 25 centimeters (9.8 inches) and 3 metres (9.8 feet), respectively. And the Chinese came up with a special way to ensure accuracy. A special size of bowl was used for measurements, and it not only had to be of a certain size, but, when you struck it, it had to make a specific sound. If it didn't hit the right pitch, the measurement was off. The Metric System – Weight and Distance Together In Europe, the modern metric system was developed first in France by two astronomers, Jean-Baptiste Delambre, and Pierre Mechain, at the end of the 17th century. Based on their labors, in 1790, the Prince de Talleyrand proposed a bill to the French Assembly to establish the metric system as the unified system of measurement for the country. The French National Academy of Sciences was tasked with its definition. The Academy created a system that was, at once, simple and scientific. The unit of length was to be a portion of the Earth's circumference. Measures for volume were to be derived from the unit of length, thus relating the basic units of the system to each | Imperial Measures of Length and Area Enter number and select unit. Select other units for conversion. The units in common use were inches, feet, yards and miles. We all had to know our twelve times table! An inch is the width of a thumb, a foot is the length of a foot (!) and a yard is a single stride, all for a large man. My own thumb is 3/4 inch across, my foot is 11 inches and my stride is 2 feet. However, the word 'stride' is ambiguous. It may mean two steps, that is until you are on the same foot again, in which case my stride is 4 feet. The foot has been used for over a thousand years, the inch since medieval times, and the yard in the reign of Henry I (1100-1135) was within a tenth of an inch of the modern yard. Henry I decreed the lawful yard to be the distance between the tip of his nose and the end of his thumb, and in 1324, Edward II decreed that the inch was the length of 3 barley corns placed end-to-end. There are some Tudor measures here. The foot, a length of the human foot, became anything from 9 3/4 to 19 inches. � It was not until 1844 that there was anything resembling a real standard. In that year the British government created a standard master yard in the famous length of bronze, marked off in feet and inches which is still on view at Greenwich. Click here for a photo and description of the Trafalgar Square standard measures. A light year is the distance that light travels in a year. The nearest stars are a few light years away. A foot is approximately a light nanosecond! (A nanosecond is a billionth of a second, or 1/1,000,000,000 secs.) The inch is defined as exactly 2.54 centimetres. This means that the Imperial units of length are based on the metric system! A mile is derived from "mille", Latin for thousand, since a mile is a thousand Roman double paces, from left foot to left foot, about 5 feet, which would make 5000 feet. The mile is 5280 feet. In the past every part of England had its own mile, up to 2880 yards (it is now 1760 yards). In Ireland, the mile was 2240 yards well into the 20C. A chain is the length of a cricket pitch. It has been used since 1620. It was so-called because it was measured with a real chain, with real links, made of metal. Its correct name is a Gunter's chain or surveyor's chain, since it was invented by the Rev. Edmund Gunter (1581-1626), a professor of astronomy at Gresham College, London. There is another chain of 100 feet, where each link is one foot long. This is the Ramsden's chain or engineer's chain (see near bottom for page for an example). The Gunter's chain is 4 poles long, which means that one chain by one furlong is an acre. This also means that an acre is 10 square chains. A correspondent says "The whole of the United States was measured and mapped using the Gunters Chain and his chain still applies to all title plans in use today.. �For this reason all city blocks, roads and avenues are multiples of the Chain. �Towns were laid out at 6 miles square or 36 sq miles. �Early farms were sold to would-be farmers as lots of 640 acres or 1 sq mile. �Interestingly enough the Geodetic coastal survey and ordnance surveys of the entire US are metric." Medieval ploughing was done with oxen, up to 4 pairs at a time. The ploughman handled the plough. His boy controlled the oxen using a stick, which had to be long enough to reach all the oxen. This was the rod, pole or perch. It was an obvious implement to measure the fields, such as 4 poles to the chain. A BBC webpage about allotments says that "an allotment plot is 10 poles" and claims that "A pole is measured as the length from the back of the plough to the nose of the ox". I suppose that if you wanted to control the front ox, you needed a pole long enough to reach! The perch was used in the reign of Henry II (1154-1189), the pole since the 16C, and the rod since 1450. In the 16th century the lawful rod was decreed to be the combined length of the left feet of 16 men as they left church on a Sunday morning. An earlier name for a rod was a gyrd. In North Devon there is a tradition that fencing, that is to say the c |
"In cockney rhyming slang, what is ""Trouble and Strife""?" | Cockney Rhyming Slang Cockney Rhyming Slang Close this window Cockney rhyming slang is a form of English slang which originated in the East End of London . Many of its expressions have passed into common language, and the creation of new ones is no longer restricted to Cockneys. Up until the late 20th Century, rhyming slang was also common in Australian slang, probably due to the formative influence of cockney on Australian English. It developed as a way of obscuring the meaning of sentences to those who did not understand the slang , though it remains a matter of speculation whether this was a linguistic accident, or whether it was developed intentionally to assist criminals or to maintain a particular community. Rhyming slang works by replacing the word to be obscured with the first word of a phrase that rhymes with that word. For instance, "face" would be replaced by "boat," because face rhymes with "boat race." Similarly "feet" becomes "plates" ("plates of meat"), and "money" is "bread" (a very common usage, from "bread and honey"). Sometimes the full phrase is used, for example "Currant Bun" to mean "The Sun" (often referring to the British tabloid newspaper of that name). There is no hard and fast rule for this, and you just have to know whether a particular expression is always shortened, never shortened, or can be used either way. Other examples of Cockney Rhyming Slang, or phrases inspired by it, are: Adam and Eve = believe = as in "would you Adam and Eve it?" Almond Rocks = socks Aris = Aristotle = bottle & glass = arse (a two-stage rhyme) [see Plaster below] Artful Dodger = lodger Berk or Burk = Berkshire Hunt = cunt (used as an insult, never as an anatomical reference) Boat = boat race = face Bob Hope = soap Boracic (freq. contracted to brassic) = boracic lint = skint (i.e. penniless) Bottle = bottle and glass = arse (i. e. courage; Courage also happens to be the name of a brewery) Brahms = Brahms and Liszt (classical composers) = pissed (i.e. drunk) Brass Tacks = facts Bristol = Bristol City = titty (i.e. breast) Brown bread = dead Chalfonts = Chalfont St Giles = piles (i.e. haemorrhoids) Chalk Farm = arm China = china plate = mate Cobblers = cobblers' awls = balls or 'bollocks' (i.e. testicles , but usually meant in the sense of 'rubbish' as in "You're talking a load of cobblers") Cock and Hen = ten Creamed = cream crackered = knackered (i.e. exhausted or beaten) Currant bun = sun or The Sun newspaper Daisies = daisy roots = boots Darby and Joan = moan Dicky = dicky dirt = shirt Dicky or Dickie = dickie bird = word = as in "not a dickie", or even "not a dickie bird" Dog = dog and bone = phone Duck and Dive = skive Ducks and Geese = F--k-in' Police Duke of Kent = rent Dukes = Duke[s] of York = fork, i.e. hand, now chiefly when balled into a fist Dustbin Lid = kid Emmas = Emma Freud (English author and columnist) = haemorrhoids Farmers = Farmer Giles = piles (slang for haemorrhoids ) Flowery Dell = ( prison ) cell Gregory = Gregory Peck = neck, or cheque Gypsy's = Gypsy's kiss = piss Hampton Wick = prick (i.e. penis) Half-inch = pinch (i.e. steal) Jack = Jack Jones = alone ("On my Jack" = "On my own") Jam jar = car Jam tart = heart J. Arthur = J. Arthur Rank (1930s UK flour magnate and film producer) = wank (i.e. masturbate) Jimmy = Jimmy Riddle (unknown person, not the character killed during the Waco siege)= piddle or widdle (urinate) Jugs = jugs of beer = ears Khyber = Khyber Pass = arse Lady Godiva = fiver (i.e. five- pound note) Lionels = Lionel Blairs (English variety performer) = flares (as in flared trousers) Loaf = loaf of bread = head ("use your loaf") Lucy Lockett = pocket Mickey Bliss = piss (as in "take the Mickey" = "take the piss" = satirise) Minces (or mincers) = mince pies = eyes Mutton = Mutt and Jeff = deaf = named after Mutt and Jeff , two early 20th century comic strip characters Nobbies = Nobby Stiles (English footballer) = piles (haemorrhoids) North and South = mouth Oily rag = fag (i.e. cigarette) Ones and twos = shoes Orchestras = orchestra stalls = balls (Orchestra stalls = part o | Macclesfield Pub Quiz League: 12th February–the questions Macclesfield Pub Quiz League SET BY THE LAMB SHANKS Vetted by the Plough Horntails and Ox-Fford ART AND LITERATURE 1 Which poet versified about a “dirty British coaster with a salt-caked smokestack” in the poem Cargoes? (John Masefield) 2 Which modern Poet Laureate was commemorated with a memorial stone in Westminster Abbey in December 2011? (Ted Hughes) 3 Octarine (the colour of magic) is the eighth colour of the spectrum on which world? (The Discworld – as written about by Terry Pratchett) 4 Who (or what) complained “Here I am, brain the size of a planet, and they ask me to take you to the bridge. Call that job satisfaction, 'cause I don't”? (Marvin, the paranoid android, in Douglas Adam’s Hitchhikers Guide to the Galaxy) 5 What musical instrument of the woodwind family is an aerophone , or reedless wind instrument producing its sound from the flow of air across an opening? (Flute, or piccolo) 6 Who sculpted the version of the Three Graces statue commissioned by John Russell, the 6th Duke of Bedford that is now on display alternately in the National Gallery of Scotland and the Victoria and Albert Museum? (Antonio Canova) 7 Kubla Khan and The Rime of the Ancient Mariner are two of the main works of which poet? (Samuel Taylor Coleridge) 8 Pablo Picasso created which painting in response to the bombing of a Basque town by warplanes from Germany and Italy in 1937. What is the name of the painting? (Guernica) 9 Who are the Samuel Becket characters Vladimir and Estragon waiting for? (Godot – in the play waiting for Godot) 10 The ‘trio’ to March No. 1 in D of the Pomp and Circumstance Military Marches is better known as the music to which song? (Land of Hope and Glory) ‘ELF N’SAFETY (Most questions are taken from the health and safety test labourers on a construction site have to pass. They are mostly Health and Safety related, but the odd one does mention “Elf” as well) 1 Fire extinguishers can contain one of four substances – water, powder, foam and what? (Carbon dioxide – CO2 – accept also Halon or wet chemicals) 2 Which part of your body is most likely to be injured if you lift heavy loads? (Your back) 3 Name one of the two animals that carry Weil’s Disease, also known as Leptospirosis, in their urine? (Rats or Cows) 4 The Health and Safety at Work etc. Act is the primary piece of legislation regulating workplace health, safety and welfare within the United Kingdom. In which decade was it passed into law? (1970s - 1974 ) 5 What is sort of creature is Dobbie in the Harry Potter books and films? (A House Elf – full name required) 6 If someone is injured at work who should record it in the accident book? (The injured person or someone acting for them) 7 Which colour identifies the ‘live’ wire in a modern (new) 240 volt electricity supply? (Brown) 8 Which 1960s car (sister to the Wolseley Hornet) was also a ‘mini with a boot’? (Riley Elf - full make and model required) 9 How are legionella bacteria passed on to humans? (Through fine water droplets such as sprays or mists) 10 What is the early sign of noise damaging your hearing? (Temporary deafness) GEOGRAPHY 1 What is the name of the village near Dorchester, built at the instigation of Prince Charles as a response against “modernist” architectural design? (Poundbury) 2 Which member of the Commonwealth is formed of ten Provinces and three Territories? (Canada) 3 In which range of Irish mountains does the River Liffey rise? (Wicklow Mountains) 4 What is the capital of Burkina Faso? (Ouagadougou) 5 In which English county is most of the Forest of Dean? (Gloucestershire) 6 What colour is a Geography pie in Trivial Pursuits? (Blue) 7 Cape York is the northernmost point of which Commonwealth country? (Australia) 8 Which African country was called Nyasaland until 1964? (Malawi) 9 What country is Budejowice in (pronounced boo day yo vit ze)? 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Which company’s name is short for Durability, Reliability and Excellence? | New chapter in the 81-year history of Durex - BBC News New chapter in the 81-year history of Durex By Will Smale News reporter, BBC News 21 July 2010 Close share panel Image caption All of Durex's condoms are now made in Asia For adults looking to earn some extra money, there was a job advertisment last year that may have tickled their fancy: tester for Durex condoms. Durex said it would pay 5,000 people across the UK £500 to help evaluate its latest range of products. Perhaps unsurprisingly, the unusual job offer made a few headlines. For a brand that for 81 years has been the best-selling condom in the UK, it was just the latest example of its skill at self-promotion. But now Durex is in the news for strictly business reasons, with the annoucement that its owner - UK group SSL International - has agreed to be bought by Anglo-Dutch consumer goods company Reckitt Benckiser for £2.54bn. With SSL's shareholders widely expected to back the deal, Reckitt says Durex will be added to its so-called "powerbrand" group of best-selling products, which includes Vanish stain remover and Finish dishwasher tablets. Ignoring the temptation to speculate whether doing domestic cleaning can have an aphrodisiac effect, it is the latest development in Durex's colourful history. 'Durable, reliable' Durex's origins go back to 1915 when the London Rubber Company was formed to sell imported condoms and barber supplies. Image caption Durex remains the world's biggest selling condom brand, with a market share of 30% Condom production eventually started in the UK, and the brand name Durex was born in 1929, standing for "durability, reliability and excellence". And soon Durex advertisements were a regular sight across the country. Despite some opposition to the product in question, the company was greatly helped by the Church of England ruling in 1930 that birth control could be used by married couples. At the forefront of advancements in condom manufacturing, Durex dipped its condoms in water to test for breakages, and extended this in 1953 by introducing electronic testing. Fast forward to 1969 and it introduced the world's first anatomically shaped condom, while in 1974 it produced the first to be spermicidally lubricated. Fraud scandal However, it was the 1980s, and public awareness of HIV/Aids that brought Durex and other condom manufacturers to much greater prominence, as people became more aware of the dangers of unprotected sex. Image caption Durex is a long-established brand name in many countries This was also the time that supermarkets started to sell condoms, and vending machines were installed in pub toilets. With sales booming, London Rubber Company floated on the stock exchange in 1985, when it changed its name to London International. SSL International was formed in 1999 when London International merged with Seton Scholl Healthcare, the maker of Scholl footcare products. Yet while Durex was by now the world's best-selling condom brand, SSL faced financial difficulties in its early years, sparked by a fraud scandal in 2001. This resulted in an investigation by the Serious Fraud Office, and six people faced criminal charges. The charges were ultimately dismissed, but not before SSL had to issue a number of profit warnings, and saw its share price fall to all-time lows. 'Good fit' The London-based company has since recovered, with global sales of Durex continuing to rise as it targets China and other developing countries. Today, Durex remains the world's best-selling condom brand, with 30% of the branded market. However, all production now takes place in China, India and Thailand, with its last remaining UK condom factory ceasing manufacturing in 2007. With SSL and Durex now about to pass to Reckitt Benckiser, financial analyst Damian McNeela of Panmure Gordon told the BBC the deal was "a good fit". "SSL is getting a good price, and it makes an excellent strategic fit for Reckitt," he says. "One of the main attractions for Reckitt is SSL's big exposure to overseas markets. "I can't see anyone else coming in to better Reckitt's offer, w | 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 |
In the southern hemisphere, when does the winter solstice occur? | June Solstice - Summer and Winter Solstice Equinoxes and solstices from 2000–2049 Zenith Furthest Away from the Equator A solstice happens when the sun's zenith is at its furthest point from the equator. On the June solstice, it reaches its northernmost point and the Earth’s North Pole tilts directly towards the sun, at about 23.4 degrees . It's also known as the northern solstice because it occurs when the sun is directly over the Tropic of Cancer in the Northern Hemisphere. 11 Facts About the June Solstice Meaning of Solstice 'Solstice' (Latin: 'solstitium') means 'sun-stopping'. The point on the horizon where the sun appears to rise and set, stops and reverses direction after this day. On the solstice, the sun does not rise precisely in the east, but rises to the north of east and sets to the north of west, meaning it's visible in the sky for a longer period of time. Although the June solstice marks the first day of astronomical summer, it's more common to use meteorological definitions of seasons, making the solstice midsummer or midwinter. Stonehenge in England. Solstices in Culture Over the centuries, the June solstice has inspired countless festivals, midsummer celebrations and religious holidays. One of the world's oldest evidence of the Summer Solstice's importance in culture is Stonehenge in England, a megalithic structure which clearly marks the moment of the June Solstice. In the Southern Hemisphere, where the June solstice is known as the shortest day of the year, it marks the first day of astronomical winter, but the middle of winter in meteorological terms. Midnight Sun or Polar Night? On the June solstice, the midnight sun is visible ( weather permitting ) throughout the night, in all areas from just south of the Arctic Circle to the North Pole. On the other side of the planet, south of the Antarctic Circle there's Polar Night, meaning no Sunlight at all, on the June Solstice. Solstice Dates Vary Even though most people consider June 21 as the date of the June Solstice, it can happen anytime between June 20 and June 22, depending on which time zone you're in. June 22 Solstices are rare - the last June 22 Solstice in UTC time took place in 1975 and there won't be another one until 2203. The varying dates of the solstice are mainly due to the calendar system – most western countries use the Gregorian calendar which has 365 days in a normal year and 366 days in a Leap Year . A tropical year is the time it takes the Earth to orbit once around the Sun. It is around 365.242199 days long, but varies slightly from year to year because of the influence of other planets. The exact orbital and daily rotational motion of the Earth, such as the “wobble” in the Earth's axis (precession of the equinoxes), also contributes to the changing solstice dates. Moving to Other Seasons Equinoxes and Solstices Equinoxes and Solstices happen twice a year, but not always on the same date. After the June solstice, the sun follows a lower and lower path through the sky each day in the Northern Hemisphere until it reaches the point where the length of daylight is about 12 hours and eight to nine minutes in areas that are about 30 degrees north or south of the equator. Areas 60 degrees north or south of the equator have daylight for about 12 hours and 16 minutes. This is the September Equinox , the Autumnal Equinox in the Northern Hemisphere. Earth does not move at a constant speed in its elliptical orbit. Therefore the seasons are not of equal length: the times taken for the sun to move from the March Equinox to the June Solstice , to the September equinox, to the December solstice , and back to the March equinox are roughly 92.8, 93.6, 89.8 and 89.0 days respectively. The consolation in the Northern Hemisphere is that spring and summer last longer than autumn and winter. | Spring Equinox – Vernal Equinox, Southern & Northern Home Sun & Moon Vernal Equinox Spring Equinox – Vernal Equinox The Vernal (Spring) Equinox in the Northern Hemisphere is the Autumnal (Fall) Equinox in the Southern Hemisphere and vice versa. Equinoxes and solstices happen twice a year. Equinoxes and Solstices are opposite on either side of the equator. (Ill. not to scale) Not Entirely Equal Day & Night On the equinoxes the Sun shines directly on the equator and the length of day and night is nearly equal – but not quite. The March equinox marks the moment the Sun crosses the celestial equator – the imaginary line in the sky above the Earth’s equator – from south to north and vice versa in September. |
"What world renowned academy, originated in 1741, relocated to Camberley, Surrey in 1947, has the motto, ""Serve to Lead""?" | 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 | Benedict Cumberbatch - Biography - IMDb Benedict Cumberbatch Biography Showing all 117 items Jump to: Overview (4) | Mini Bio (2) | Spouse (1) | Trade Mark (5) | Trivia (58) | Personal Quotes (47) Overview (4) 6' (1.83 m) Mini Bio (2) Benedict Timothy Carlton Cumberbatch was born and raised in London, England. His parents, Wanda Ventham and Timothy Carlton (Timothy Carlton Congdon Cumberbatch), are both actors. He is a grandson of submarine commander Henry Carlton Cumberbatch, and a great-grandson of diplomat Henry Arnold Cumberbatch CMG. Cumberbatch attended Brambletye School and Harrow School. Whilst at Harrow, he had an arts scholarship and painted large oil canvases. It's also where he began acting. After he finished school, he took a year off to volunteer as an English teacher in a Tibetan monastery in Darjeeling, India. On his return, he studied drama at Manchester University. He continued his training as an actor at the London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art graduating with an M.A. in Classical Acting. By the time he had completed his studies, he already had an agent. Cumberbatch has worked in theatre, television, film and radio. His breakthrough on the big screen came in 2004 when he portrayed Stephen Hawking in the television movie Hawking (2004). In 2010, he became a household name as Sherlock Holmes on the British television series Sherlock (2010). In 2011, he appeared in two Oscar-nominated films - War Horse (2011) and Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy (2011). He followed this with acclaimed roles in the science fiction fiction film Star Trek Into Darkness (2013), the Oscar-winning drama 12 Years a Slave (2013), The Fifth Estate (2013) and August: Osage County (2013). In 2014, he portrayed Alan Turing in The Imitation Game (2014) which earned him a Golden Globe, Screen Actors Guild Award, British Academy of Film and Television Arts and an Academy Award nominations for Best Actor in a Leading Role. Cumberbatch was appointed Commander of the Order of the British Empire (CBE) by Queen Elizabeth II in the 2015 Birthday Honours for his services to the performing arts and to charity. Cumberbatch's engagement to theatre and opera director Sophie Hunter, whom he has known for 17 years, was announced in the "Forthcoming Marriages" section of The Times newspaper on November 5, 2014. On February 14, 2015, the couple married at the 12th century Church of St. Peter and St. Paul on the Isle of Wight followed by a reception at Mottistone Manor. They have a son, Christopher Carlton (b. 2015). - IMDb Mini Biography By: Kad Benedict Cumberbatch is an English actor and film producer who has performed in film, television, theatre and radio. The son of actors Timothy Carlton and Wanda Ventham, he graduated from the University of Manchester and continued his training at the London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art, obtaining a Master of Arts in Classical Acting. He first performed at the Open Air Theatre, Regent's Park in Shakespearean productions such as Love's Labour's Lost (2001), A Midsummer Night's Dream (2001, and Romeo and Juliet (2002). He also portrayed George Tesman in Richard Eyre's revival of Hedda Gabler in 2005 and since then has starred in the Royal National Theatre productions After the Dance (2010) and Frankenstein (2011). In 2015, he played William Shakespeare's Hamlet at the Barbican Theatre. Cumberbatch's television work includes appearances in Heartbeat (2000), Silent Witness (2002) and Fortysomething (2003) before starring as Stephen Hawking in the television film Hawking in 2004. He has played Sherlock Holmes in the series Sherlock since 2010. He has also starred in Tom Stoppard's adaptation of Parade's End (2012), as well as providing the voices of the British Prime Minister and Severus Snape on an episode of the animated series The Simpsons (1989). Cumberbatch's first film appearance was in the To Kill a King (2003) and he went on to appear in the films Atonement (2007), Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy (2011), and War Horse (2011). He has starred in the films Amazing Grace (2006) as William Pitt the Younger, Sta |
What is the first name of Mr Darcy in the 2001 film ‘Bridget Jones’s Diary’? | Bridget Jones's Diary (2001) - IMDb IMDb There was an error trying to load your rating for this title. Some parts of this page won't work property. Please reload or try later. X Beta I'm Watching This! Keep track of everything you watch; tell your friends. Error A British woman is determined to improve herself while she looks for love in a year in which she keeps a personal diary. Director: From $2.99 (SD) on Amazon Video ON DISC Oscars 2017: Listen to Selections from 110 Scores Eligible for This Year’s Academy Award 2 January 2017 4:58 PM, -08:00 | Indiewire a list of 33 titles created 10 Sep 2011 a list of 22 titles created 04 Feb 2012 a list of 28 titles created 08 Mar 2013 a list of 32 titles created 08 Nov 2013 a list of 46 titles created 11 months ago Title: Bridget Jones's Diary (2001) 6.7/10 Want to share IMDb's rating on your own site? Use the HTML below. You must be a registered user to use the IMDb rating plugin. Nominated for 1 Oscar. Another 8 wins & 29 nominations. See more awards » Videos After finding love, Bridget Jones questions if she really has everything she's dreamed of having. Director: Beeban Kidron Bridget's focus on single life and her career is interrupted when she finds herself pregnant, but with one hitch ... she can only be fifty percent sure of the identity of her baby's father. Director: Sharon Maguire The life of a simple bookshop owner changes when he meets the most famous film star in the world. Director: Roger Michell A man in a legal but hurtful business needs an escort for some social events, and hires a beautiful prostitute he meets... only to fall in love. Director: Garry Marshall A smart but sensible new graduate lands a job as an assistant to Miranda Priestly, the demanding editor-in-chief of a high fashion magazine. Director: David Frankel Over the course of five social occasions, a committed bachelor must consider the notion that he may have discovered love. Director: Mike Newell Two women troubled with guy-problems swap homes in each other's countries, where they each meet a local guy and fall in love. Director: Nancy Meyers Follows the lives of eight very different couples in dealing with their love lives in various loosely interrelated tales all set during a frantic month before Christmas in London, England. Director: Richard Curtis 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 6.4/10 X Benjamin Barry is an advertising executive and ladies' man who, to win a big campaign, bets that he can make a woman fall in love with him in 10 days. Andie Anderson covers the "How To" beat for "Composure" magazine and is assigned to write an article on "How to Lose a Guy in 10 days." They meet in a bar shortly after the bet is made. Director: Donald Petrie A cynical, immature young man is taught how to act like a grown-up by a little boy. Directors: Chris Weitz, Paul Weitz Stars: Hugh Grant, Nicholas Hoult, Toni Collette A pushy boss forces her young assistant to marry her in order to keep her visa status in the U.S. and avoid deportation to Canada. Director: Anne Fletcher When a woman's long-time friend reveals he's engaged, she realizes she loves him herself and sets out to get him, with only days before the wedding. Director: P.J. Hogan Edit Storyline Bridget Jones is an average woman struggling against her age, her weight, her job, her lack of a man, and her many imperfections. As a New Year's Resolution, Bridget decides to take control of her life, starting by keeping a diary in which she will always tell the complete truth. The fireworks begin when her charming though disreputable boss takes an interest in the quirky Miss Jones. Thrown into the mix are Bridget's band of slightly eccentric friends and a rather disagreeable acquaintance who Bridget cannot seem to stop running into or help finding quietly attractive. Written by Anuja Varghese <anujav@excite.com> All Women Keep Score... Only The Great Ones Put It In Writing. See more » Genres: Rated R for language and some strong sexuality | See all certifications » Parents Guide: 13 April 2001 (USA) See more » Also Known As: El | 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 |
As at at 2012 Hu Jintao and Wen Jiabao are/were president and premier of which country? | What did Hu Jintao and Wen Jiabao do for China? - BBC News BBC News What did Hu Jintao and Wen Jiabao do for China? By Kerry Brown Professor of Chinese politics, University of Sydney 14 March 2013 Close share panel Image caption Tackling inequality proved a tough task for Mr Hu (L) and Mr Wen A decade ago, immediately after Hu Jintao had been appointed Communist Party leader, he went down to a village in Hebei. Making such a place the destination for one of his earliest "investigative inspections" was interpreted as an attempt to reconnect with the party grassroots, and to demonstrate that the new leadership were earnest in wanting to do something about inequality. Inequality was seen as being something that had been rising over the previous decade as the country emerged even further from its state-led economic model of the past and was getting close to unsustainable levels. In 2013, when we look back at the Hu and Wen period, we can see that this aspiration was bold, and no doubt well-meant, but China is as unequal a place now as it was then. The best that can be said for Mr Hu and his premier, Wen Jiabao, is that in their final three years in power, the country stabilised inequality even if it didn't reign it in. But the grand talk at one party meeting in 2005 of moving towards addressing broader development objectives as opposed to narrowly economic ones looks misplaced now. Growth first As Mr Hu retires from public life in China, this failure to do much about such a critical area raises the more general question of what, in the end, his achievement really was. Image caption The leadership appeared united as former high-flier Bo Xilai fell from grace Answering this is not easy. The things that he did were the results of painstaking political work and administrative patience. This crucial but unexciting stuff usually fails to excite anyone, even historians. In the long term therefore we may well view the Hu and Wen period as a great success. It made China a truly wealthy and significant country, saw off the threats of the economic crisis in 2008, and managed to build up national esteem and importance. The political elite remained unified enough to see through a tricky leadership change, despite needing to sacrifice one of their members - Bo Xilai. Mr Hu was able to create consensus over this period and to maintain the Party's privileged place in society. Mr Hu and Mr Wen were also able to maintain growth over this period in ways which were indisputable and visible. China is now four times larger as an economy than it was in 2002. It has risen on almost every major indicator. It is an economic superpower, whatever its geopolitical status. Those who travel through China today see a country almost awash with activity, from infrastructure to housing, to rising car usage, to the emergence of a middle class in the main cities as consumption-driven as anywhere else on the planet. Consensus builder Image caption Mr Hu (3rd left) may find his legacy lies in the hands of his successors Mr Hu and Mr Wen also presided over an era of crises which they were able to manage and contain. They dealt with the snow storms of early 2008, the impact of the collapse of exports in 2009, the uprisings in Tibet and Xinjiang in 2008 and 2009 respectively, and the scandal around the fall of Bo Xilai and his wife in 2012. Through all this, Mr Hu was the great consensus builder, almost pathologically tedious in his public statements, but someone amorphous enough in their public persona to never side too obviously with any group in the party against another so that it risked causing schism. Mr Wen performed the function of faithful implementer, the reassuringly human face of the modern Chinese elite, holding the banner of reform up towards the end in ways which granted hope, even though they lacked practical details. But in terms of a single historically significant event in this period, something like entry to the World Trade Organization in 2001 under the previous leaders, the Hu and Wen period is oddly sparse. The Beijing Olympics was important a | 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 |
Who was the beautiful sister of the twins Castor and Pollux and mother to Hermione? | Castor and Pollux Castor and Pollux Posted by: Occult World in Greek Gods , Greek Gods C March 6, 2013 0 Views The origins of some constellation myths are heavily debated. Gemini mythology, luckily, is pretty straightforward. By all accounts, the twins represented in Gemini mythology are Castor and Pollux of Greek mythology. They share the same mother, Leda (Greek mythology), but have different fathers. Castor’s father is Tyndarus, the King of Sparta, and Leda’s husband. Pollux’s father is the god Zeus (Greek mythology). As such, Pollux is an immortal while his twin brother Castor is mortal. The twins were young, handsome, and adventurous. They took part in many adventures together and were well known for their livelihood and curiosity. Castor was a renowned horseman, while Pollux was known for his great strength. Gemini Zodiac Symbol Their sister is the beautiful Helen of Troy, whom the great Trojan War is fought over. The twins not only took part in that war together, but were also Argonauts on the quest for the Golden Fleece. Where Gemini mythology comes into play is when Castor, being mortal, finally dies. Having spent their whole lives together, Pollux is distraught. He doesn’t want to live without his twin brother, but since he is immortal, there is nothing he can do. He begs his father, Zeus, for help. Zeus decides that rather than killing Pollux so he can be with Castor, he makes Castor immortal also, and the two of them get to live together forever as the constellation Gemini. Perhaps the reason that this story is rarely contested is because two of the actual stars in the constellation of Gemini are named “Castor” and “Pollux”. This is a rare case where astronomy and mythology actually agree, and thus, Gemini mythology is born. Facebook Comments | Castor | Define Castor at Dictionary.com Castor [kas-ter, kah-ster] /ˈkæs tər, ˈkɑ stər/ Spell noun, Astronomy. 1. a star of the second magnitude in the constellation Gemini, the more northerly of the two bright stars in this constellation. Origin named after Castor; see Castor and Pollux Dictionary.com Unabridged Examples from the Web for castor Expand Contemporary Examples According to these sources, castor said that if Breuer resigned, they could head off the looming constitutional clash. How Bill Cosby Allegedly Silenced His Accusers Through A Tabloid Smear Campaign Marlow Stern November 20, 2014 Historical Examples castor oil may be given, and calomel is in some cases, and particularly in childhood, of great service. Domestic Animals Richard L. Allen British Dictionary definitions for castor Expand noun 1. the brownish aromatic secretion of the anal glands of a beaver, used in perfumery and medicine 2. the fur of the beaver 3. a hat made of beaver or similar fur 4. a less common name for beaver 1 (sense 1) Word Origin C14: from Latin, from Greek kastōr beaver castor2 a variant spelling of caster (sense 2), caster (sense 3) Castor noun 1. the second brightest star, Alpha Geminorum, in the constellation Gemini: a multiple star consisting of six components lying close to the star Pollux. Distance: 52 light years 2. (classical myth) See Castor and Pollux Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012 Word Origin and History for castor Expand n. late 14c., "beaver," from Old French castor (13c.), from Latin castor "beaver," from Greek Kastor, literally "he who excels," name of one of the divine twins (with Pollux), worshipped by women in ancient Greece as a healer and preserver from disease. His name was given to secretions of the animal (Latin castoreum), used medicinally in ancient times. (Through this association his name replaced the native Latin word for "beaver," which was fiber.) In English, castor is attested in this sense from c.1600. Modern castor oil is first recorded 1746; it is made from seeds of the plant Ricinus communis but supposedly possesses laxative qualities (and taste) similar to those of beaver juice, and thus so named. Online Etymology Dictionary, © 2010 Douglas Harper |
Which amendment to the US constitution protects against self-incrimination? | Fifth Amendment Right Against Self-Incrimination - FindLaw Fifth Amendment Right Against Self-Incrimination Download article as a PDF Even if you’ve never studied law or sat for a bar exam, you likely have heard the phrase “pleading the Fifth.” It’s become part of our national lexicon, so most Americans know they have the right not to answer police questions both while in custody or in court. The right against self-incrimination is spelled out in the Fifth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution and also extends to state and local jurisdictions. When someone exercises this right, we often say that they “plead the Fifth.” The Constitution grants this right quite simply: “[No person]…shall be compelled in any criminal case to be a witness against himself…” However, as with most other constitutional rights, it is subject to interpretation by the courts and often inspires fierce debate. This article focuses on the self-incrimination clause of the Fifth Amendment in legal proceedings. For details about your right to remain silent while in police custody, check out FindLaw’s Miranda Rights section. See Double Jeopardy ; How Does a Grand Jury Work? ; and The Appeal, Writ, and Habeas Corpus Petition Process to learn about other provisions of the Fifth Amendment. The Origin of Pleading the Fifth The right against self-incrimination is rooted in the Puritans’ refusal to cooperate with interrogators in 17th century England. They often were coerced or tortured into confessing their religious affiliation and were considered guilty if they remained silent. English law granted its citizens the right against self-incrimination in the mid-1600s, when a revolution established greater parliamentary power. Puritans who fled religious persecution brought this idea with them to America, where it would eventually become codified in the Bill of Rights. Today, courts have found the right against self-incrimination to include testimonial or communicative evidence at police interrogations and legal proceedings. Testifying in a Legal Proceeding At trial, the Fifth Amendment gives a criminal defendant the right not to testify. This means that the prosecutor, the judge, and even the defendant’s own lawyer cannot force the defendant to take the witness stand against his or her will. However, a defendant who does choose to testify cannot choose to answer some questions but not others. Once the defendant takes the witness stand, this particular Fifth Amendment right is considered waived throughout the trial. When a defendant pleads the Fifth, jurors are not permitted to take the refusal to testify into consideration when deciding whether a defendant is guilty. In the 2001 case Ohio v. Reiner , the U.S. Supreme Court held that “a witness may have a reasonable fear of prosecution and yet be innocent of any wrongdoing. The [Fifth Amendment right against self-incrimination] serves to protect the innocent who otherwise might be ensnared by ambiguous circumstances.” This case beefed up an earlier ruling that prosecutors can’t ask a jury to draw an inference of guilt from a defendant’s refusal to testify in his own defense. Defendants may assert their Fifth Amendment rights during civil trials, too, if testimony would open them up to criminal charges. But they do not enjoy the same protections against jury bias with respect to liability. This means that a jury is free to make inferences when a defendant chooses not to testify in a civil trial for fear of self-incrimination. Civil defendants often claim ignorance (“I don’t recall”) instead of pleading the Fifth in such situations. Can Any Witness Plead the Fifth? At a criminal trial, it is not only the defendant who enjoys the Fifth Amendment right not to testify. Witnesses who are called to the witness stand can refuse to answer certain questions if answering would implicate them in any type of criminal activity (not limited to the case being tried). Witnesses (as well as defendants) in organized crime trials often plead the Fifth, for instance. But unlike defendants, witnesses who assert this right may do so selec | 20th Amendment to the Constitution – U.S. Amendment XX Summary Additional Amendments On January 23, 1933, the 20th Amendment to the United States Constitution was ratified. This amendment set the guidelines on the beginning and ending of terms served by federal officials. According to the amendment, there is a need to change the start of terms designated to presidents, vice presidents and representatives of the country. With these changes, federal officials will be able to address significant national crises. It also pertains to the different scenarios that occur when there is no elected president in the country. Text Section 1. The terms of the President and Vice President shall end at noon on the 20th day of January, and the terms of Senators and Representatives at noon on the 3d day of January, of the years in which such terms would have ended if this article had not been ratified; and the terms of their successors shall then begin. Section 2. The Congress shall assemble at least once in every year, and such meeting shall begin at noon on the 3d day of January, unless they shall by law appoint a different day. Section 3. If, at the time fixed for the beginning of the term of the President, the President elect shall have died, the Vice President elect shall become President. If a President shall not have been chosen before the time fixed for the beginning of his term, or if the President elect shall have failed to qualify, then the Vice President elect shall act as President until a President shall have qualified; and the Congress may by law provide for the case wherein neither a President elect nor a Vice President elect shall have qualified, declaring who shall then act as President, or the manner in which one who is to act shall be selected, and such person shall act accordingly until a President or Vice President shall have qualified. Section 4. The Congress may by law provide for the case of the death of any of the persons from whom the House of Representatives may choose a President whenever the right of choice shall have devolved upon them, and for the case of the death of any of the persons from whom the Senate may choose a Vice President whenever the right of choice shall have devolved upon them. Section 5. Sections 1 and 2 shall take effect on the 15th day of October following the ratification of this article. Section 6. This article shall be inoperative unless it shall have been ratified as an amendment to the Constitution by the legislatures of three-fourths of the several States within seven years from the date of its submission. Summary In the first section of the article, the terms served by the president and vice president of the country will end on the 20th day of January at noon. Moreover, the terms of all Congress representatives and senators will end on the 3rd day of January, also at noon. Then, the terms of all successors to these positions will begin. Section 2 of the article states that the U.S. Congress will convene once per year, and the meeting is set to begin on the 3rd of January. There are exceptions, though, particularly when they appoint by law on a different day. The third section explained further the terms served by the U.S. President. In case the elected President died while in office, the Vice-president would assume the vacant position. Furthermore, the Vice-president would become the head of the country if the elected president failed to qualify for his or her post. Further Details Section 1 of the 20th Amendment shortened the length of time that existed between the day of election and the start of the presidential, congressional, and vice presidential terms. The terms served by the President originally began on the 4th day of March, which is about 4 months after Election Day. Although the said term was a practical necessity, it was no longer effective in this modern age since it effected the functioning of the government. During the 19th century onward, this translates to a lame duck Presidential or Congressional administration that may fail to respond promptly to the pending nati |
Which 2006 animated Disney film featured the characters 'Lightning McQueen, Doc Hudson and Fillmore'? | Cartoon Characters, Cast and Crew for Cars Pixar Animation Studios, Walt Disney Studios Buena Vista Pictures, Walt Disney Pictures Feature Length Theatrical Animated Film Cartoon Characters: Lightning McQueen, Doc Hudson, Sally Carrera, Mater, Ramone, Luigi, Guido, Flo, Sarge, Sheriff, Fillmore, Lizzie, Mack, Hamm Truck, Abominable Snow Plow, P.T. Flea Car, Red, Peterbilt, Chick Hicks, The King, Harv, Bob Cutlass, Darrell Cartrip, Van, Minny, Tex, Rusty Rust-eze, Dusty Rust-eze, Mrs. The King, Fred, Junior, Michael Schumacher Ferrari, Jay Limo, Mario Andretti, Kori Turbowitz, Not Chuck, Boost, Snotrod, Wingo, DJ, Tia, Mia, Motorhome Race Fans, Woody Car, Buzz Lightyear Car, Mike Car, Sullivan Truck, Flik Car. Vocal Talent: Owen Wilson (Lightning McQueen), Paul Newman (Doc Hudson), Bonnie Hunt (Sally Carrera), Larry The Cable Guy (Mater), Cheech Marin (Ramone), Tony Shalhoub (Luigi), Guido Quaroni (Guido), Jenifer Lewis (Flo), Paul Dooley (Sarge), Michael Wallis (Sheriff), George Carlin (Fillmore), Katherine Helmond (Lizzie), John Ratzenberger (Mack, Hamm Truck, Abominable Snow Plow, P.T. Flea Car), Joe Ranft (Red, Peterbilt), Michael Keaton (Chick Hicks), Richard Petty (The King), Jeremy Piven (Harv), Bob Costas (Bob Cutlass), Darrell Waltrip (Darrell Cartrip), Richard Kind (Van), Edie McClurg (Minny), Humpy Wheeler (Tex), Tom Magliozzi (Rusty Rust-eze), Ray Magliozzi (Dusty Rust-eze), Lynda Petty (Mrs. The King), Andrew Stanton (Fred), Dale Earnhardt Jr. (Junior), Michael Schumacher (Michael Schumacher Ferrari), Jay Leno (Jay Limo), Mario Andretti (Mario Andretti), Sarah Clark (Kori Turbowitz), Mike "No Name" Nelson (Not Chuck), Jonas Rivera (Boost), Lou Romano (Snotrod), Adrian Ochoa (Wingo), E.J. Holowicki (DJ), Elissa Knight (Tia), Lindsey Collins (Mia), Larry Benton (Motorhome Race Fan), Douglas "Mater" Keener (Motorhome Race Fan), Tom Hanks (Woody Car), Tim Allen (Buzz Lightyear Car), Billy Crystal (Mike Car), John Goodman (Sullivan Truck), Dave Foley (Flik Car), Jack Angel, Michael Bell, Bob Bergen, Susan Blu, Andrea Boerries, Marco Boerries, Rodger Bumpass, Torbin Xan Bullock, Richard Cawood, Scott Clark, Kathy Coates, John Cygan, Jennifer Darling, Paul Eiding, Bill Farmer, Brian Fee, Teresa Ganzel, Craig Good, Jess Harnell, Artie Kempner, Hooman Khalili, Sonoko Konishi, Erik Langley, Sherry Lynn, Danny Mann, Mickie T. McGowan, Laraine Newman, Teddy Newton, Colleen O'Shaughnessey, Bob Peterson, Steve Purcell, Jan Rabson, A.J. Riebli III, Dan Scanlon, Stephen Schaffer, Ken Schretzmann, Bob Scott, Matt Staudt, Jay Ward, Jim Ward, Colette Whitaker. Directed By John Lasseter. Produced By Darla K. Anderson. Animated By Carlos Baena, Michael Stocker. Effects Animator: Jason Johnson. Written By John Lasseter, Don Lake. Screenplay: Phil Lorin, Kiel Murray, Dan Fogelman. Story: Jorgen Klubien, Joe Ranft. Additional Screenplay: Robert L. Baird, Dan Gerson, Bonnie Hunt. Edited By Ken Schretzmann. | Super-Hero Films: Flash Gordon Flash Gordon Greatest Super-Hero Films: Flash Gordon (chronological by time period and film title) Flash Gordon - was a super-hero derived from the science-fiction adventure comic strip by Alex Raymond, first published as a King Features syndicated Sunday comic strip on January 7, 1934. Cartoonist Austin Briggs began a daily Flash Gordon strip beginning on May 27, 1940. Raymond's authoring of the Sunday comic strip lasted until April 30, 1944, although the strip (both daily and Sunday) continued to exist with new stories until March 16, 2003. First Flash Gordon Comic Strip January 7, 1934, Sunday comic strip Earth Bombarded by Meteors Another Example of Flash Gordon Sunday Strip February 25, 1934 Reprints of the Austin Briggs Comic Strip Dailies Flash Gordon Dailies Flash Gordon Dailies (1940-42) Many iterations of the character were developed (to compete with Buck Rogers) in the adventurous, sci-fiction/fantasy Flash Gordon serials of the late 1930s (with Buster Crabbe as Flash Gordon and Jean Rogers as blonde Dale Arden). Flash fought daring intergalactic battles to save mankind. The action-oriented episodes were filled with fantastic spaceships, androids, death rays, futuristic scenes and cities, monsters, exotic enemies and other imaginative creations. Title Screen Poster Flash Gordon (1936) - Theatrical Serial A 13-installment serial from Universal, the first Flash Gordon screen adventure, and the first pure science-fiction serial. The original and the best of its type, with Buster Crabbe as adventurer Flash Gordon, Jean Rogers as girlfriend Dale Arden, Frank Shannon as scientist Dr. Zarkov, and Charles Middleton as Planet Mongo tyrant Ming the Merciless. Later retitled for its home video release in the mid-1950s as Flash Gordon's Space Soldiers, to differentiate it from the same-titled TV series. It was condensed from the 245-minute serial into two feature films (cutting out the repetitive opening titles, duplicate footage, etc.), both released in 1966: Rocket Ship (1966), 66 minutes, released theatrically, and Spaceship to the Unknown (1966) (aka Atomic Rocketship), 97 minutes, released to TV and non-theatrical rental markets: Theatrical release - 1966 TV feature film - 1966 Flash Gordon's Trip to Mars (1938) - Theatrical Serial A 15-episode serial from Universal, the sequel to the 1936 serial, with Jean Rogers as a brunette. It was the final appearance of Jean Rogers as Dale Arden. Later retitled for TV viewing in the mid-1950s as Space Soldiers' Trip to Mars, to differentiate it from the same-titled TV series. There were two edited or condensed versions of the 15-part 1938 Universal serial, both released in 1966: the 99 minute The Deadly Ray From Mars (1966) released to TV in a syndication package, without the cliffhangers, the repetitive openings, etc. Another version that condensed the 15 parts of the 1938 serial into a 68 minute theatrically-released film was Mars Attacks the World (1966). TV feature film - 1966 Theatrical release - 1966 Flash Gordon Conquers the Universe (1940) - Theatrical Serial A 12-part serial from Universal, the third of three serials in the late 1930s, and the last of the trilogy of serials. With Carol Hughes as Dale Arden. Later retitled for TV viewing in the mid-1950s as Space Soldiers Conquer the Universe, to differentiate it from the same-titled TV series. The multi-part serial from 1940 was edited into two halves, for two feature films shown on TV: the 88-minute The Purple Death from Outer Space (1966) (the feature-length edited version of Chapters 1-6), and the 85-minute The Peril from Planet Mongo (1966 |
What is the married surname of the Princess Royal's daughter, Zara? | Zara Phillips wedding: Ceremony at Edinburgh church - BBC News BBC News Zara Phillips wedding: Ceremony at Edinburgh church 30 July 2011 Close share panel Image caption Mike Tindall and Zara Phillips emerge from Canongate Kirk in Edinburgh The Queen's granddaughter Zara Phillips has married England rugby player Mike Tindall at a ceremony in Edinburgh. The Queen and Duke of Edinburgh were among those at the wedding in Canongate Kirk on a sunny Royal Mile. Hundreds of well-wishers lined the streets for Scotland's first royal wedding in almost 20 years. Prince Charles and Camilla, Prince William and Catherine, and Prince Harry were also attending the ceremony and reception at Holyroodhouse. The Reverend Neil Gardner welcomed guests up the Royal Mile, including the Queen and Duke of Edinburgh. The bride's dress, an ivory silk and satin gown, was designed by Stewart Parvin, one of the Queen's favourite couturiers. This was accompanied by a veil, tiara and Jimmy Choo shoes. Media captionIt is Scotland's first royal wedding in almost 20 years The doors of the Canongate Kirk were closed to the press and public, but hundreds of well-wishers gathered in Edinburgh's Old Town to watch the arrival and departure of the Royal Family. After the ceremony the couple emerged arm-in-arm, stood on the steps to the entrance to the 17 Century kirk and shared a kiss. The newlyweds arrived back at the palace as the Royal Scots Association pipe band played. Among the crowds who turned out for the day was Jackie Rushton, 48, from Yorkshire, who told BBC Scotland: "I just love anything to do with the Royal Family, I'm a big fan, I have great respect for them." Another well-wisher, Margaret Kittle, 76, travelled from Winona in Canada to see the wedding. She said: "I've come to all the royal weddings since Princess Anne and Mark Phillips' wedding. "I like to come to the weddings and all the royal occasions that I can, because the Queen is queen of Canada." Zara's married name Zara Phillips is believed to be setting a royal precedent by not taking the surname of Mike Tindall. Even when they marry commoners, Royal brides have always adopted the family name of their partners. When Lady Sarah Armstrong-Jones, daughter of Princess Margaret and the Earl of Snowdon, wed Daniel Chatto in 1994 she took on his name. Zara's decision appears to be based on the fact she wants to preserve her sporting persona and business interests. The former equestrian world champion is known throughout the sport as Zara Phillips and she has signed a number of deals which help fund her sporting interests. Other guests included Prince Andrew and his daughters, Princess Beatrice and Princess Eugenie. The private afternoon ceremony will be followed by a reception at the Palace of Holyroodhouse. The couple hosted a pre-wedding party on the royal yacht Britannia, which is moored in Leith, on Friday night. They had previously attended a rehearsal for the ceremony at the kirk with the bride's parents, Princess Anne and Captain Mark Phillips. Princess Anne's second marriage, to Timothy Laurence, was the last Scottish royal wedding in 1992. Zara, 30, will keep her maiden name when she marries. It is understood this is because of her sporting career in equestrianism. Mr Tindall, from Otley in Yorkshire, plays for club side Gloucester and has been capped more than 60 times for his country. He invited some of England's best-known rugby players to the wedding. He and best man Iain Balshaw were part of England's winning 2003 rugby World Cup squad in Australia, where the couple were introduced by Zara's cousin Prince Harry. Lothian and Borders Police said they had been working with the Palace and Edinburgh City Council to ensure the event's smooth running. 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The strongest known biological material was identified by scientists (2015) in the teeth of a? | Limpet teeth are the strongest known biological material | Calvin College Chimes Limpet teeth are the strongest known biological material Tags: biological materials , limpet teeth , synthetic materials Photo by Robert Hershler & Hsiu-Ping Liu (CC-BY 3.0). Scientists have recently identified Earth’s new strongest known material: limpet teeth. Stronger than Kevlar, and surpassing even spider silk, the miniscule structure is found in a nondescript marine gastropod. Limpets are a plain but tenacious creature, resembling nothing more than ridged conical hats. The creatures measure only about 5 centimeters (2 inches) across, and their teeth are less than 1 millimeter (0.04 inches) in length, according to Michelle Starr of CNET Magazine. A limpet’s teeth stand in rows on the animal’s radula, a tongue-like structure for scraping the algae they eat from the rocks they live on. The tiny points are a curved shape and contain the mineral goethite. Both the shape and the composition contribute to their prodigious strength. Goethite measures between 5.0 and 5.5 on the Mohs scale of hardness (diamond is 10) and develops in common limpets (Patella vulgata) over the course of their lifetime. Limpet teeth are now replacing spider silk as the strongest known biological material, surpassing its strength by 10 percent, according to professor Asa Barber of England’s University of Portsmouth, the study lead. Barber and his team tested the material’s tensile strength and found that it took 6.5 gigapascals (GPa) of pressure to pull the structure apart. According to Barber’s study, published in the journal The Royal Society, Kevlar has a tensile strength of only 3.0 to 3.5 GPa, and spider silk’s is 4.5 GPa. Scientists have been studying spider silk for its “potential applications in everything from bullet-proof vests to computer electronics,” according to Barber. Now limpet teeth are inspiring structural engineers to think even larger: toward fibrous materials for use in automobiles, boats and aircraft. “Nature is a wonderful source of inspiration for structures that have excellent mechanical properties,” Barber said. This particular structure defies expectations in more ways than one. The teeth were found to retain their remarkable strength regardless of size. “Generally,” Barber said, “a big structure has lots of flaws and can break more easily than a small structure, which has fewer flaws and is stronger. Limpet teeth break this rule as their strength is the same no matter what the size.” Yet any limpet’s tooth is many times thinner than any synthetic nanofiber currently used in bicycle frames and bulletproof vests, according to Becky Oskin of Live Science. This discovery is particularly relevant to engineering of vehicles—and especially high-speed ones—because the structure is both strong and light. Typically, strength in building materials implies sacrificing an automobile’s potential for speed. Now, by imitating the design of limpet teeth, scientists suspect racing bicycles and cars can keep the structural safety provided by heavy materials without surrendering the speed achieved by lighter ones. “It’s about translating design principles,” Barber told National Geographic. “For the next five or 10 years, this is the challenge.” About the Author Natasha Strydhorst is a Chimes Science and Technology writer, previously section editor, for the 2015-16 school year. She is a senior writing and environmental studies major from Calgary, Alberta (Canada). She enjoys reading, writing, the great outdoors, and virtually any combination thereof. | Scrimshaw Art Scrimshaw Art Scrimshaw Scrimshaw is the name given to handiwork created by whalers made from the byproducts of harvesting marine mammals. It is most commonly made out of the bones and teeth of sperm whales, the baleen of other whales, and the tusks of walruses. It takes the form of elaborate engravings in the form of pictures and lettering on the surface of the bone or tooth, with the engraving highlighted using a pigment, or, less often, small sculptures made from the same material. However the latter really fall into the categories of ivory carving, for all carved teeth and tusks, or bone carving. The making of scrimshaw began on whaling ships between 1745 to 1759 on the Pacific Ocean, and survived until the ban on commercial whaling. The practice survives as a hobby and as a trade for commercial artisans. A maker of scrimshaw is known as a scrimshander. Scrimshaw is also a surname. The etymology is uncertain, but there have been several proposals. Scrimshaw is derived from the practice of sailors on whaling ships creating common tools, where the byproducts of whales were readily available. The term originally referred to the making of these tools, only later referring to works of art created by whalers in their spare time. Whale bone was ideally suited for the task, as it is easy to work and was plentiful. The development of scrimshaw took off after the market for whale teeth, which were sought by Chinese traders for use in the Pacific Islands (for example the Fijian market for tabua), was flooded with teeth after a narrative by an American sailor, Captain David Porter, revealed both the market and the source of the teeth. Around this time is the earliest authenticated pictorial piece of scrimshaw (1817). The tooth was inscribed with the following: Scrimshawed Killer Whale's Tooth depicting a Killer Whale about to feed on Seals. This is the tooth of a sperm whale that was caught near the Galapagos islands by the crew of the ship Adam [of London], and made 100 barrels of oil in the year 1817. Other sea animal ivories were also used as alternatives for rarer whale teeth. Walrus tusks, for example, may have been acquired in trade from indigenous walrus hunters. Scrimshaw essentially was a leisure activity for whalers. Because the work of whaling was very dangerous at the best of times, whalers were unable to work at night. This gave them a great deal more free time than other sailors. A lot of scrimshaw was never signed and a great many of the pieces are anonymous. Early scrimshaw was done with crude sailing needles, and the movement of the ship, as well as the skill of the artist, produced drawings of varying levels of detail and artistry. Originally, candle black, soot or tobacco juice would have been used to bring the etched design into view. Today's artists use finer tools in various sizes, mostly borrowed from the dental industry. Some scrimshanders ink their work with more than one color, and restrained polychromed examples of this art are now popular. Originating in an era when sperm whales were initially plentiful only to be hunted to near collapse, scrimshaw no longer is an artform utilizing an easily renewable animal resource, but one that is susceptible to contraband. Now, the Endangered Species Act and international conventions restrict the harvest and sale of ivory to try to reverse the scarcity of ivory-bearing animals. Though there are sources of ivory that are sanctioned and legal, poachers in Africa and other continents where elephants are an endangered species still kill for their ivory, Elephant ivory has been regulated since 1976 by the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species and selling African ivory has been prohibited since 1989. 19th and 20th century scrimshaw, scrimshaw crafted before 1989 (elephant) or before 1973 (sperm whale ivory, walrus |
Which bankrupt UK construction firm was scrutinised in 2009 for having an £11m ruby on its balance sheet? | Perplexing Tale Of A Bankrupt Construction Firm... - House prices and the economy - House Price Crash forum House prices and the economy Not recommended on shared computers Sign in anonymously Yes. A missing ruby. Has the world gone officially mad now? What is even more amazing is that we all have a little interest in its whereabouts. Wrekin creditors hunt for £11m ‘ruby’ By Jonathan Guthrie, Enterprise Editor Published: March 13 2009 20:55 | Last updated: March 13 2009 20:55 An ordinary tale of business collapse has taken an extraordinary turn with the revelation that a medium-sized Shropshire construction business was the purported owner of an £11m ruby called “The Gem of Tanzania”. When Wrekin Construction went into administration this week, directors lambasted the company’s bank, Royal Bank of Scotland, which is majority-owned by the government. What has now come to light is a jaw-dropping note to the 2007 accounts of the civil engineer. This reported that Wrekin bought the ruby from shareholder Tamar Group for a “fair value” of £11m paid in interest-bearing preference shares. The transaction revived Wrekin’s parlous balance sheet, making it easier to stay in business. The ruby would be one of the most valuable gems on the planet. Ernst & Young, the administrators of Wrekin, would therefore like to know where it is. So would Wrekin’s 80 creditors. Because these include RBS, every taxpayer in the country has a small indirect interest. It is not known whether RBS’s decision to grant a £4.25m overdraft facility was influenced by the borrower’s ownership of the gem. The assets of builders rarely extend beyond hard hats and pneumatic drills. Christie’s said the highest recorded price paid for a ruby was $3.6m (£2.6m) in 2006. Key directors of Wrekin were unavailable for comment on Friday. Their PR man had resigned in protest at not being paid. David Unwin Jnr, managing director of Tamar Group, was available instead. He is the son of David Unwin Snr, ultimate owner of both Wrekin and Tamar. When asked “Where is the ruby?” he replied “no comment”, as he did to the inquiry “Does this ruby really exist?” Note 13 of Wrekin’s 2007 accounts states: “The fair value of the ruby gemstone was determined by a professional valuer at the Instituto Gemmologico Italiano (sic) based in Valenza, Italy, on 31 August 2007.” Loridana Prosperi, a gemmologist at the head office of the Istituto Gemmologico Italiano in Milan, said: “That is impossible, because we were on holiday on August 31 2007.” She said IGI never assesses the price of gemstones, only the quality – and the Valenza office does not even do that. Ms Prosperi said an £11m ruby would be equivalent to “The Black Prince”, a jewel the size of a chicken’s egg in the Queen’s crown. She said she would like to get a look at “The Gem of Tanzania”. She is not the only one. Copyright The Financial Times Limited 2009 Edited | 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? Speaker of the House Created by Ruth Handler, which 12-inch follower of fashion has been every girl's best friend since 1959? Barbie For which film did Kathy Bates win an Oscar in 1991? Misery Which country is home of port wine? Portugal The Mediterranean island of Cyprus is geographically part of which continent? Asia Which city was hit by the second American atomic bomb in 1945? Nagasaki What does a person with mythomania tend to? Tell lies What is the latin term for the science of languages? Linguistics Which Agatha Christie's fictional characters is the only one to have been given an obituary in the N.Y. Times? Hercule Poriot Guns N' Roses guitarist Saul Hudson is better known by what name? Slash Which land animal species lives the longest? Turtle Which militant Lebanese political group sparked a 2007 attack after capturing two Israeli soldiers? Hezbollah How many calories equal 42 Joules: about 1, 10 or 42? Ten Jumping and dressage are events in which Olympic competition? Equestrian What message delivery system did U.S. computer technician Raymond Tomlinson invent at the beginning of the 1970's? E-mail What is the gesture of submission, originating in imperial China, in which you kneel and touch the ground with your forehead? Kowtow On what sitcom did John Larroquette win three straight Best Supporting Actor Emmy Awards? Night Court What is the most distinctive exterior feature on a Russian Orthodox church? The Onion Dome Which 1957 Broadway musical is loosely based on Shakespeare's "Romeo and Juliet"? West Side Story What is the name for the valuation ratio of a company's current share price compared to its per-share earnings? Price Earning Ratio What country issues gold coins called Krugerrands? South Africa In the 1960s, IBM designed a new typing head to reduce jams in typewriters. What shape was it? A ball Who directed "The Color Purple" in 1985? Steven Speilberg What does an oenologist specialize in? Wine What dam created Lake Mead, the largest man-made reservoir in the U.S.? Hoover Dam Named after the city where they signed the pact in 1955, where did eight eastern European states agree to form a political alliance? Warsaw What part of the body is affected by a swelling known as a periodontal disease? Gums Which Polynesian word means "forbidden"? Taboo Which novel by J.D. Salinger that is still controversial today features Holden Caulfield as the protagonist? The Catcher in the Rye According to the classic Van Morrison song, who "comes around here bout mid-night?" Gloria What is a tapaculo: a fish, a rodent or a bird? A bird Who did Hugo Chavez refer to as "the devil" in a 2006 speech to the UN General Assembly? George W. Bush Which temperature scale has its absolute zero at minus 273.15 degrees Celsius? Kelvin In which chess move are the rook and the king used at the same time? Castling Which frequency band uses the abbreviation "U.H.F." Ultra High Frequency In which country did T'ai Chi originate? China What character on NCIS is commonly referred to as "Ducky"? Dr. Mallard By what name is the collection of Egyptian tombs across the Nile from Luxor better known? Valley of the Kings "Les Miserables" is a musical based on a novel by which writer? Victor Hugo What term describes the simultaneous purchase and sale of an asset in order to profit from a difference in price? Arbitrage (riskless profit) What president extended a "Good Neighbor Policy" to countries in South America, Central America and the Carribean? Franklin Delano Roose |
Which mammal has the alternative names of carcajou, Glutton or skunk bear? | wolverine | mammal | Britannica.com Wolverine Alternative Titles: carcajou, glutton, Gulo gulo, skunk bear Related Topics placental mammal Wolverine (Gulo gulo), also called glutton, carcajou, or skunk bear, member of the weasel family (Mustelidae) that lives in cold northern latitudes, especially in timbered areas, around the world. It resembles a small, squat, broad bear 65–90 cm (26–36 inches) long, excluding the bushy, 13–26-cm (5–10-inch) tail; shoulder height is 36–45 cm (14–18 inches), and weight is 9–30 kg (20–66 pounds). The legs are short, somewhat bowed; the soles, hairy; the semiretractile claws, long and sharp; the ears, short; and the teeth, strong. The coarse, long-haired coat is blackish brown with a light brown stripe extending from each side of the neck along the body to the base of the tail. The animal has anal glands that secrete an unpleasant-smelling fluid. Wolverine (Gulo gulo). Alan G. Nelson/Root Resources The wolverine is noted for its strength, cunning, fearlessness, and voracity. It may follow traplines to cabins and devour food stocks or carry off portable items; its offensive odour permeates the invaded cabin. The wolverine is a solitary, nocturnal hunter, preying on all manner of game and not hesitating to attack sheep, deer, or small bears. Wolverines are also adept scavengers, and thus a large portion of their diet comes from scavenging the carcasses of elk , caribou, and other animals. No animal except humans hunts the wolverine. Its fur is valued as trimming for parkas because frost and frozen breath can easily be brushed off the smooth hairs. Solitary during most of the year , the wolverine has a short courtship in February or March. A litter contains one to five young; the female’s gestation period is about nine months. Wolverine (Gulo gulo). | DreamWorks Animation Play Video Get It On Amazon Scared Shrekless Halloween is Shrek's favorite holiday - and this year he's planning a night of frights, ogre style. Instead of the usual tricks and treats, Shrek ups the ante and challenges Fiona, Donkey, Puss in Boots and the other fairy tale characters to spend the night in Lord Farquaad's castle telling scary stories. Play Video Get It On Amazon Puss In Boots "Puss in Boots" - one of the most beloved characters of the Shrek universe - tells the hilarious and courageous (daring, bold, brave) tale of Puss's early adventures as he teams with mastermind Humpty Dumpty and the street-savvy Kitty to steal the famed Goose that lays the Golden Eggs. Play Video Get It On iTunes Shrek Forever After The movie begins just before Shrek rescues Princess Fiona in Shrek. Desperate to lift their daughter's curse, King Harold and Queen Lillian meet with con artist Rumpelstiltskin, who requests becoming king of Far Far Away in exchange. Play Video Get It On iTunes Shrek The Third Being king isn't for everyone - especially if you're an ornery ogre who smells like the shallow end of a swamp. When Shrek married Fiona, the last thing he wanted was to rule Far Far Away, but when his father-in-law, King Harold, suddenly croaks, Shrek is quickly fitted for the crown. Play Video Get It On iTunes Shrek 2 The natural order of fairy tales is interrupted in the sequel to the Academy Award(r)-winning blockbuster "Shrek." "Shrek 2" sends Shrek, Donkey and Princess Fiona on a whirlwind of new adventures with more fairy-tale favorites to lampoon along the way. Play Video Get It On iTunes Shrek Once upon a time in a far away swamp there lived an ornery ogre named Shrek whose precious solitude is suddenly shattered by an invasion of annoying fairytale characters. There are blind mice in his food, a big, bad wolf in his bed, three little homeless pigs and more, all banished from their kingdom by the evil Lord Farquaad. |
The calcaneus is the Latin name for which part of the body? | Calcaneus Bone Anatomy, Definition & Function | Body Maps Your message has been sent. OK We're sorry, an error occurred. We are unable to collect your feedback at this time. However, your feedback is important to us. Please try again later. Close Calcaneus Located within the foot, the calcaneus is also known as the heel bone. It is situated in the back of the foot, just below the talus, tibia, and fibula bones of the lower leg. Of all of the bones in the foot, the heel bone is the largest. The calcaneus has a unique design and structure. At the front, the heel bone features many curves to accommodate the talus and the many different tarsal bones, which lead to the metatarsals and phalanges that make up the front of the foot and toes. The back of the heel bone is not as complex, featuring a tuberosity and a medial process — landmark areas of the bone where muscles attach. The calcaneus provides insertion points for the abductor hallucis and the abductor digiti minimi muscles. At the back of the heel, the Achilles tendon inserts into the rough area located on the superior (upper) side. This fibrous connective tissue, as well as other ligaments and muscles, is necessary for standing, walking, and running. As such, a broken or fractured calcaneus will make these movements difficult. | How to Talk About the Parts of the Body in Italian How to Talk About the Parts of the Body in Italian Learn vocabulary & phrases for le parti del corpo Feet dangling from dock. Ascent Xmedia / Getty Images By Cher Hale Updated April 28, 2016. While chatting about body parts isn’t something that’s often a part of small talk, the necessity of knowing body part vocabulary pops at the most unexpected times. Besides the typical doctor situation, it comes up in many Italian proverbs, when describing physical characteristics of a person, and in famous children’s songs . Head, Shoulders, Knees & Toes Below you’ll find an extensive list of body parts in the singular form along with examples to demonstrate the various ways to use your newfound vocabulary in real life. ankle continue reading below our video Test Your General Science Knowledge When you change some of the body parts from the singular into the plural form, they might seem strange at first because they don’t follow the regular rules of the ending of a feminine, plural word ending in the letter -e or a masculine, plural word ending in the letter -i. Per esempio: – L’orecchio (ear) becomes le orecchie (ears) – Il braccio (arm) becomes le braccia (arms) – Il dito (finger) becomes le dita (fingers) – Il ginocchio (knee) becomes le ginocchia (knees) Esempi: Mi fa male lo stomaco. - My stomach hurts. Ho mal di testa. - I have a headache. Ho la testa altrove. - My head is somewhere else; I’m not focused. Siamo nelle tue mani. - We’re in your hands; We’re trusting you. L’hai visto? Ha gli addominali a tartaruga! - Did you see him? He has six-pack abs! Devo farmi le unghie. - I need to do my nails; I need to get a manicure. Sei così rosso in viso! - You’re so red in the face!; You’re blushing. Ho un ginocchio messo male. - I have a bad knee. Finally, here are a few of my favorite proverbs with body parts: Alzarsi con il piede sbagliato – To get up with the wrong foot; idiomatic meaning: to get up on the wrong side of the bed Stamattina, mi sono svegliato/a con il piede sbagliato e finora ho avuto una giornataccia! - This morning I got up with the wrong foot and since then I’ve had such a bad day! Non avere peli sulla lingua – To have no hairs on the tongue; idiomatic meaning: to speak frankly Lui sempre dice cose sprezzanti, non ha davvero peli sulla lingua! - He always says rude things, he truly doesn’t have any hair on the tongue! Essere una persona in gamba/essere in gamba – To be a person in leg; idiomatic meaning: to be a really great, upstanding person Lei mi ha sempre aiutato, è veramente una persona in gamba. – She’s always helped me, she’s really a good person. |
What name have the Beckhams given to their fourth child and first daughter? | Harper Seven – a daughter for Victoria and David Beckham | Life and style | The Guardian Harper Seven – a daughter for Victoria and David Beckham David Beckham announces arrival of Harper Seven Beckham on Twitter Harper Seven is Victoria Beckham's fourth child, but first daughter. Photograph: Jamie Mccarthy/Getty Images for Bergdorf Goodma Press Association Monday 11 July 2011 04.36 EDT First published on Monday 11 July 2011 04.36 EDT Close This article is 5 years old Victoria Beckham has given birth to a baby girl – the first daughter for the former Spice Girl and her footballer husband David. The baby, named Harper Seven, was delivered on Sunday at Cedars Sinai hospital in Los Angeles. In a statement on his Facebook page, former England captain Beckham said: "I am so proud and excited to announce the birth of our daughter Harper Seven Beckham . "She weighed a healthy 7lbs 10oz and arrived at 7.55 this morning, here in LA. Victoria is doing really well and her brothers are delighted to have a baby sister xx." The Beckhams, who married in 1999, already have three boys - Brooklyn, 11, Romeo, eight, and Cruz, five. Their spokesman, Simon Oliveira, announced the happy news on Twitter. "David & Victoria Beckham are delighted to announce the birth of their daughter," he wrote. In another posting, he added: "Brooklyn, Romeo and Cruz are excited to welcome their new baby sister to the family." Friends of the couple were quick to send their congratulations. A delighted Mel B, who is expecting her third child later this year, expressed her excitement on Twitter, writing: "congrats!!! Yipeee another spice baby is born, damn it wish it was me this AM cos I feel like I'm about to POP!" Former Spice Girl Emma Bunton also tweeted: "Big kiss to @victoriabeckham can't wait to meet your gorgeous little girl!" Before the baby's name was confirmed, stylist Sally Lyndley alluded to a possible name for the newborn, writing: "congratulations on gorgeous baby Beverly!!! X." While Brooklyn was named after the place where he was conceived, this appeared to suggest the pair – who live in Beverly Hills – had once again opted to name a child after a location close to their hearts. While the name Harper is not unusual in the US, seven was David's number with Manchester United and the England team. Other unusual celebrity baby names include : Moon Unit: Frank Zappa Apple: Chris Martin and Gwyneth Paltrow Fifi Trixibell: Bob Geldof and Paula Yates (also parents to Peaches and Pixie) Hopper: Sean Penn and Robin Wright Lark Song: Mia Farrow and André Previn Shiloh Nouvel: Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie Pilot Inspektor: Jason Lee | Line of succession to the British throne Line of succession to the British throne Robin Millard Share View photos Britain's Prince William, Duke of Cambridge, and his wife Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge, show their newly-born daughter outside the Lindo Wing at St Mary's Hospital in London on May 2, 2015 (AFP Photo/Leon Neal) More London (AFP) - Prince William and his wife Kate's new baby daughter, named Monday as Princess Charlotte, was born fourth in line to inherit the British throne, behind big brother Prince George. The instant Charlotte was born Saturday, everyone below her moved down a place, starting with William's brother Prince Harry who dropped from fourth to fifth position. Barring abdications or conversions to Roman Catholicism, she would only inherit the throne if George died before her without leaving legitimate children. The immediate line of succession to the throne includes Queen Elizabeth II's four children and their descendants: 1. PRINCE CHARLES, PRINCE OF WALES -- Born 1948. Eldest son of Queen Elizabeth. 2. PRINCE WILLIAM, DUKE OF CAMBRIDGE -- Born 1982. Charles's eldest son. 3. PRINCE GEORGE OF CAMBRIDGE -- Born 2013. William's son. 4. PRINCESS CHARLOTTE OF CAMBRIDGE -- Born 2015. William's daughter. 5. PRINCE HENRY OF WALES -- Born 1984. Charles' second son. 6. PRINCE ANDREW, DUKE OF YORK -- Born 1960. Queen Elizabeth's second son. 7. PRINCESS BEATRICE OF YORK -- Born 1988. Andrew's eldest daughter. 8. PRINCESS EUGENIE OF YORK -- Born 1990. Andrew's second daughter. 9. PRINCE EDWARD, EARL OF WESSEX -- Born 1964. Queen Elizabeth's third son. 10. JAMES, VISCOUNT SEVERN -- Born 2010. Peter's eldest daughter. 15. ISLA PHILLIPS -- Born 2012. Peter's second daughter. 16. ZARA TINDALL 17. MIA TINDALL -- Born 2014. Zara's daughter. Queen Elizabeth's descendants are followed by the six of her late sister Princess Margaret, her only sibling. The offspring of their father King George VI's siblings then follow. There are more than 60 living people descended from his father King George V, who died in 1936. Drawn up in an era of religious strife, the Act of Settlement 1701, which sets out the succession laws, states that only Protestant descendants of Sophia of Hanover, the mother of King George I, can accede to the throne. The monarchy's website goes down as far as Zara Tindall, though some counts list more than 5,700 living descendants of Sophia, including Roman Catholics, who cannot inherit. The highest excluded person is 26-year-old Edward Windsor, Lord Downpatrick, a first cousin twice removed of the queen, who converted to Catholicism. He would otherwise be 36th in line. In changes to the succession laws which came into effect in March, males born after October 28, 2011 no longer take precedence over their older sisters. Also people married to Catholics were no longer excluded, with Downpatrick's father George Windsor, the Earl of St Andrews, the highest person restored to the line, now in 35th place. The line is a vast tangle of nobility and ordinary, untitled descendants from all corners of Europe. Several other European monarchs feature. Besides Britain, it is also the line of succession to the thrones of 15 other Commonwealth realms. Reblog |
Which cathedral is known locally as “The Ship of the Fens”? | Ely Cathedral – The Ship of the Fens » Dominic Whiten Photography FACEBOOK Ely Cathedral – The Ship of the Fens I was recently treated to a birthday lunch in the Fens – read all about it here – and whilst in the area we took a detour to Ely and its stunning cathedral. Known locally as ‘The Ship Of The Fens’, due to its prominent shape towering over the local watery landscape, this immense building is nearly 1000 years old. Just stop and think about that for a moment. Construction on the present building began 930 years ago and the cathedral is listed one of the 7 Wonders Of The Middle Ages. Can you imagine Westfield in Stratford or the MetroCentre in Gateshead (two of the biggest shopping centres in the UK and similar sized structures), being around in nine-hundred-and-something years time…? We just caught the last tour of the day which took us up the Octagon Tower to the wooden lantern sitting at its summit – a drop of 130ft to the nave below. The decorated wooden panels which line the structure also have some fantastic graffiti from previous visitors – including the organ restorers in 1975 and countless WW2 bomber crews who signed their names for good luck. Anyway, enough from me. Here’s a selection of shots. Just don’t look down…. All images shot on a Fuji X-Pro1 with 35 & 50mm Canon FD lenses mounted on an adaptor. New light through old glass. | General Revision Flashcards - Course Hero What Olympic event will take place in Hyde Park? Modern Pentathalon Who has designed the London Aquatics centre? Zahia Hadid Where does the Boat Race start? Putney Bridge The Oval is home to which Country Cricket Club? Surrey Which underground station is closest to Chelsea Football Club? Fulham Broadway Where is Europe's longest champagne bar? St Pancras Station Who is the Governor of the Bank of England? Mervyn King Which restaurant known for its roast beef, opened as chess club in 1828 and has chess motifs decorating its entrance? Simpsons on the Strand Which bus route still uses Routemasters? 9, 15 Which body own and maintains Tower, London, Southwark, Blackfriars and the Millennium Bridge? Bridge House Trust Which city church displays a piece of wood from the wharves of Londinium in its porch? St Magnus the Martyr Who was married in St Giles Cripplegate in 1620? Oliver Cromwell What is the symbol of the Middle Temple? The Agnus Dei - Lamb with halo and staff Who opened the Royal Courts of Justice and when? Queen Vic 1882 At the beginning of which century was Prince Henry's Room built? 17th Where can you see an effigy of William Marshall, the first Earl of Pembroke? Temple Church Which major US investment bank has its European HQ on Fleet Street? Goldman Sachs Who makes a speech reviewing the country's international position at the Lord Mayor's banquet? Chancellor of the Exchequer Which fashionable restaurant is in West Street opposite St Martin's Theatre where the Mousetrap is playing? The Ivy Where is the FSA located? Canary Wharf Where does the Thames cease to be tidal? Teddington Which large black fish-eating birds can be frequently seen in and near the Thames? Cormorants How old is Cleopatra's Needle? 3450 years old For whose Coronation did Handel compose 4 anthems? George II Name one item used at the Coronation kept at Westminster Abbey? The Coronation Chair What is the name of Princes Charles' London residence? Clarence House Where is Princess Beatrice studying history? Goldsmiths College, University of London In which months does the guard change take place every day? April to July Which regiment of guards wear bearskins with white plumes on the left side? Grenedier which war memorial at Hyde Park Corner lists the birthplaces of soldiers its commemorates? Australian Where is the HQ of the Commonwealth Secretariat? Marlborough House Name the sculpture and artist on the fourth plinth? Yinka Shonibari Trafalgar in a bottle Who made a radio broadcast to the French from London on 18th July 1940? Charles de Gaulle Which artist produced the statue of Charles I in Trafalgar Square? Herbert le Seuer Where can you find the only known Saxon arch in London? All Hallows by the Tower Which London market building featured in the film Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone? Leadenhall Which recent film starring Robert Downey Jnr featured a partially completed Tower Bridge? Sherlock Holmes Where was Bridget Jones' flat in the film Bridget Jones Diary? Borough Market Who is the artistic director of the Old Vic? Kevin Spacey Name London's oldest theatre which is still standing? Drury Lane Which famous 1904 play was performed during the summer of 2009 in Kensington Palace Gardens where the writer was originally inspired to write it? Peter Pan Earth has not anything to show more fair Westminster Bridge Where did Dr Johnson compile A Dictionary of the English Language? Gough Square What is the difference between the ENO and the Royal Opera House in their use of languages for performance? ENO English/ROH Original Language Where is the home of the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra? Cadogan Hall Which West End street is known for the sale of guitars? Denmark Street Name one place in London where you could find a Vivienne Westwood shop? Conduit Street Where is there a Blue Plaque to Beau Brummell? Chesterfield Street Which members of the Royal Family are able to grant a supplier a royal warrant? Queen, Duke of Edinburgh, Prince Charles Where is the a statue of Florence Nightingale? Waterloo Place |
Nitro-hydrochloric acid was traditionally called what? | Nitro-muriatic acid - definition of nitro-muriatic acid by The Free Dictionary Nitro-muriatic acid - definition of nitro-muriatic acid by The Free Dictionary http://www.thefreedictionary.com/nitro-muriatic+acid (rē′jē-ə, rē′jə) n. A corrosive, fuming, volatile mixture of hydrochloric and nitric acids, used for testing metals and dissolving platinum and gold. Also called nitrohydrochloric acid. [New Latin aqua rēgia : Latin aqua, water + Latin rēgia, feminine of rēgius, royal (because it dissolves gold, the "royal metal").] aqua regia (ˈriːdʒɪə) n (Elements & Compounds) a yellow fuming corrosive mixture of one part nitric acid and three to four parts hydrochloric acid, used in metallurgy for dissolving metals, including gold. Also called: nitrohydrochloric acid [C17: from New Latin: royal water; referring to its use in dissolving gold, the royal metal] aq′ua re′gi•a (ˈri dʒi ə) a mixture of nitric and hydrochloric acids used to dissolve precious metals. [1600–10; < New Latin: literally, royal water] ThesaurusAntonymsRelated WordsSynonymsLegend: | Index-a What does the workplace flexi-hours acronym TOIL stand for? Waterloo, the location of Napoleon's 1815 defeat, is in modern-day: France; Belgium; Spain; or Russia? G-BOAG, G-BOAC, and F-BVFC and the tragic F-BTSC designated what iconic 20thC invention? Name the core specialism of notable Anglo-Danish industrialist Sir Ove Nyquist Arup (1895-1988) and the global (Arup Group) corporation he created: Pharmacy; Structural engineering; Shipbuilding; or Food canning? The famous guitar maker founded in Kalamazoo, Michigan, in 1902 is: Gibson; Fender; Rickenbacker; or Gretsch? Calabria, flanked by the Tyrrhenian and Ionian Seas, is the southern peninsular of which country? In the 1920s Japanese and Austrian physicians Kyusaku Ogino and Hermann Knaus devised the contraceptive method called popularly: Coil; Rhythm; Pill; or Condom? What boom caused gross exploitation of native people of Brazil and adjacent nations by European industrialists c.1879-1912: Rubber; Cotton; Gold; or Silk? What popular Spanish word has various meanings including go, hurry up, come on, let's go, up, upstairs, and above? If a fifth of the charges in a $60 bill are discounted by 25%, what is the total cost? What punning word is an animal's mother, a barrier, and a biblical expletive? The artists Monet, Manet, Degas and Cezanne are mainly noted for what style of art? Comprising 100 centavos, what is the currency of Brazil? What word, derived from Latin meaning to 'pay against the evil of something' refers to expressing disapproval? Ogilvy & Mather, WWP and James Walter Thompson famously operate in: Law; Advertising; Auditing; or Architectural design? What mathematical term originated from Arabic 'awar', meaning 'damage to goods', evolving through French terminology for an apportionment of shipping liabilities between owners of vessel and cargo? What herb is traditionally associated, besides garlic, with the pickling of a gherkin (US pickle)? Avian refers to: Birds; Bees; Apes; or Vikings? Derived from Latin for 'place', what anglicized French word commonly means 'instead' in formal communications? Which inspirational genius created the landmark film 'Modern Times' and its theme song, 'Smile', released in 1936? Brazil's first ever football match as a national team was in 1914 at Laranjeiras stadium, Rio de Janeiro state, against: Argentina; USA; Prussia; or Exeter City? What is/are 'pince-nez': Cream and wine sauce; Ferry tug-boats; Armless spectacles; or Four-legged trousers for dogs? The Arabic term 'Al-jebr' (reunion of broken parts) is famously associated with: Disaster relief; TV news; Twin skyscrapers; or Algebra? The UHF wireless technology developed by Eriksson in 1994 for data transfer between devices in close proximity is: Silverlip; Bluetooth; Rednose; or Goldeye? What is the '1c Magenta', which (at $20m) became the most expensive man-made object ever in terms of weight to value? A circular partner-swapping ballroom dance, named after a 1700s maritime leader, is the: William Bligh; Paul Jones; Horatio Nelson; or James Hook? The Stone Age was roughly how many years ago: 4-5,000; 50-100,000; 500,000-1million; or 1-2m? Originally a French portmanteau word combining a shoe and boot, what means 'wilfully destroy'? What is the recurring number when two-thirds is expressed as a decimal? A lodestone (or loadstone, from old English meaning 'leading-stone' or 'way-stone') is a naturally occurring what? Which controversial Swiss sports head, accused of racism, sexism and corruption 1990s-2000s, was once president of the World Society of Friends of Suspenders, which advocated women should not replace stockings and suspenders with pantyhose? Bambino is the family trust of which controversial business mogul, subject to criminal proceedings in Germany 2014? Boundary-pushing Dutch media corporation Endemol sought participants in 2014 for a reality show requiring the group to: Marry each other; Marry animals; Have face transplants; or Live indefinitely on Mars? The volcano Olympic Mons, three times taller than Mount Everest, and the highes |
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