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In Norse mythology, who was the goddess of the underworld?
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Death and the Afterlife - Norse Mythology for Smart People Norse Mythology for Smart People Death and the Afterlife “Ophelia” by John Everett Millais (c. 1852) Norse/Germanic mythology and religion contain no formal doctrines concerning what happens to a human, or, for that matter, a member of any other species, when he or she dies. What happens to the body and the other, less tangible parts of the self varies widely from case to case, and depends on a staggering array of factors that, unfortunately, are only dimly understood nowadays due to the fragmentary character of the sources we possess concerning Norse mythology and pre-Christian Germanic religion more broadly. Still, some general – although not necessarily universal – patterns can be discerned. The resting place of the dead is located beneath the ground – a literal “underworld” that comprises a spiritual counterpart to the physical grave. The dead can interact with the living and vice versa, and oftentimes a part of the dead person is reborn. Finally, unlike in, say, Christian or Muslim perspectives on the afterlife, there’s little to no moral dimension to the indigenous northern European perspective; there’s no eternal bliss or eternal torment, just a transition to another stage in the endless cycle of being. The Land of the Dead The pre-Christian spiritual traditions of the Germanic peoples, like those of animistic and pantheistic peoples the world over, view spirit and matter as being intimately intertwined rather than separable into an exclusively corporeal realm and an exclusively “incorporeal” realm. Thus it should come as no surprise that the heathen land of the dead is a literal underworld that closely corresponds to the grave, located within the ground and especially concentrated around burial sites. The Norse mythological texts record three primary places where the dead were perceived to go: Helheim ( Old Norse Helheimr, “the home of the goddess Hel “), Valhalla (Old Norse Valhöll, “the hall of the fallen”), and Folkvang (Old Norse Fólkvangr, “the field of the people” or “the field of warriors”). Countless theories have been proposed regarding exactly what the differences between these places are, but a closer look at the primary sources reveals that they’re practically indistinguishable from one another and are all slightly different conceptions of – one could even say that they’re merely different names for – the underworld. Helheim (or simply “Hel,” as it is also sometimes called) is the vaguest and most general term for the underworld. In Old Norse colloquial usage, it means “the grave” or something to that effect.[1] Valhalla is presided over by Odin , and to gain entrance to it, one must be chosen by him and his valkyries , the “choosers of the fallen.” Similarly, entrance to Folkvang is dependent upon being selected by Freya . The distinction between Valhalla and Folkvang isn’t altogether clear, because the principal Old Norse source that describes the two halls depicts Freya in terms that suggest she’s a valkyrie herself.[2] Valhalla is often depicted as a realm where distinguished warriors engage in a continuous battle, and just such a place is described, in important early sources, as being located beneath the ground – and, intriguingly, without the name “Valhalla” or a cognate anywhere in the account.[3] Furthermore, the very name Valhöll, “the hall of the fallen,” is a late development that seems to have arisen out of the name Valhallr, “the rock of the fallen,” a title given to certain rocks and hills where the dead were perceived to dwell in southern Sweden, one of the greatest historical centers of Odin-worship.[4][5] The only Old Norse text that makes a sure distinction between Valhalla and Helheim is the Prose Edda of Snorri Sturluson. Snorri, a thirteenth-century Christian scholar, claims that those who die in battle are taken to Valhalla, while those who die of sickness or old age are taken to Helheim. Yet he blatantly contradicts this statement in the one extensive account of Helheim he provides – namely the tale of the death of Bald
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Underworld Gods & Goddesses | Theoi Greek Mythology HADES AEACUS (Aiakos) One of the three judges of the dead in the Underworld. He was originally a king of the island of Aegina who obtained his position as a reward from the gods. ACHERON (Akheron) The god of the underworld river of pain whose brackish stream guarded the borders of Hades. Charon ferried the souls of the dead across his waters. AMPHIARAUS The prophetic Daemon of a subterranean oracle at Oropus in Boeotia. ARAE (Arai) The underworld Daemones of curses. ASCALAPHUS (Askalaphos) An underworld Daemon who tended the orchards of Hades. He was transformed into a screech owl by Demeter as punishment for reporting that Persephone had tasted the pomegranate seed. CACODAEMONES (Kakodaimones) Evil spirits which issued forth from the underworld to cause harm. CERBERUS (Kerberos) The mighty, three-headed, serpent-maned hound of Hades who guarded the entrance to underworld. CEUTHONYMUS (Keuthonymos) A mysterious underworld Daemon. He was the father of Hades cattleman Menoetes. CHARON (Kharon) An underworld Daemon who ferried the souls of the dead across the streams of Acheron into Hades. His fee was a single coin which was placed beneath the tongue of the dead. COCYTUS (Kokytos) The god of the underworld river of tears and wailing. CORE (Kore) "The maiden," another name for Persephone. CRONUS (Kronos) The old king of the Titans. He was appointed king of the islands of the blessed, the home of the favoured dead, by Zeus after his release him from the prison-house of Tartarus. DAEIRA An underworld Nymph and companion of the goddess Persephone. She was connected with the Eleusinian Mysteries. EMPUSA (Empousa) A monstrous underworld Daemon with flaming hair, the leg of a goat and a leg of bronze. She was the bogey-monster in Greek fable. EPIALES The underworld Daemon of nightmares. He was related to the Oneiri or dream-spirits. EREBUS (Erebos) The primeval god of darkness. Like the other protogenoi he was elemental, being the substance of darkness, rather than a man-shaped god. His mists encircled the underworld and filled the hollows of the earth. ERINYES The three goddesses of vengeance and retribution. They were called forth from the underworld to inflict suffering and madness upon the evil-doer, to bring drought and famine to nations, and punish the souls of the damned in Hades. EURYNOMUS (Eurynomos) An underworld Daemon who stripped the flesh from the corpses of the dead. He was described with blue-black skin and was possibly imagined with a vulture's head. GORGYRA An underworld Nymph. She was the wife of the River-God Acheron. HADES (Haides, Aidoneus) The grim King of the Underworld, the ruler of the dead. He received his dark domain when the three sons of Cronus drew lots for the division of the universe. HECATE (Hekate) The goddess of magic, necromancy and the haunting ghosts of the dead. She who issued forth from the underworld with a train of torch-bearing Lampades, demonic Lamiae, ghosts and hell-hounds. Hecate was the minister of Persephone. HERMES CHTHONIUS (Khthonios) The guide of the dead who led the ghosts to their final resting place in Hades. HYPNUS (Hypnos) The god of sleep who dwelt in a silent realm on the borders of Hades. He issued forth from the underworld with his mother Nyx the Night. KERES Monstrous she-Daemones of violent death and disease. They presided over the battlefield carnage, driving the weapons of death and tearing free the souls from the dying. LAMIAE (Lamiai) Underworld Daimones in the train of the goddess Hekate. They were vampiric monsters who assumed the forms of beautiful women to seduce and devour young men. LAMPADES Torch-bearing underworld nymphs in the train of the goddess Hecate. They may have guided the spirits of the blessed dead (initiates of the Eleusinian Mysteries) to their final resting place in Elysium. LETHE The goddess of the underworld river of oblivion. The souls of the dead tasted her waters to forget their former lives. LEUCE (Leuke) A Nymph abducted by teh god Hades to the Eleusinian fields where she was transfor
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In which English county is the town of St. Neots?
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ST. NEOTS - St. Neots in Huntingdonshire and Cambridgeshire Welcome to St. Neots Including Eynesbury, Eaton Ford and Eaton Socon St Neots is the largest town in Cambridgeshire, and since 1113 when the Priory of St Neots came into being has been an important bridge-head over the River Great Ouse . It is this bridge, and the convergence of the main roads from Huntingdon, Kimbolton and Bedford, around, which the prosperity of the town of St Neots has developed. St Neot's Market Place St Neots today has thrown off the dismal overcoat of the 20th Century and in recent years transformed itself into a "town in a garden" . St Neots is one of the five principal towns in the District of Huntingdonshire , the others being Huntingdon , St Ives and Ramsey site of the former Abbey and the Roman town of Godmanchester . St Neot's High Street Realising that it has some of the best assets any town could wish for; the huge Riverside Park with the River Great Ouse running through it, the old industrial and commercial buildings of the 19th Century most of which have now been tastefully transformed into vibrant modern shops, offices or apartments to die for, an enormous Market Place that provides not only parking in the middle of town - now there's a rare novelty - but also still fulfils its role as a proper market place but best of all on a couple of occasions each year it can all be cleared for a fun fair or other special public event. REFRESHING your screen will display different member banners The box below displays a random selection from the great deals, special offers and/or SALE items that are available from the site members but you may follow this link to view all the current what's HOT in the district .
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Newport | Isle of Wight, England, United Kingdom | Britannica.com Isle of Wight, England, United Kingdom Written By: London Newport, town (parish), Isle of Wight , historic county of Hampshire , southern England . It lies near the centre of the diamond-shaped island at the head of the River Medina ’s estuary, 5 miles (8 km) from its mouth at Cowes . Newport was probably the Roman settlement of Medina, but there is no trace of Saxon or Jute settlement. The first charter was granted between 1177 and 1184, and the borough was incorporated in 1608. Newport early superseded nearby Carisbrooke (now a suburb) as the island’s capital because of its facilities for trade. It remains the island’s agricultural and administrative centre. Parkhurst, a major British maximum-security prison, stands on the outskirts. Pop. (2001) 23,558; (2011) 25,496. Learn More in these related articles: Isle of Wight island, unitary authority, and geographic country, part of the historic county of Hampshire. It lies off the south coast of England, in the English Channel. The island is separated from the mainland by a deep strait known as The Solent. The Isle of Wight is diamond-shaped and extends 22.5 miles (36... Corrections? Updates? Help us improve this article! Contact our editors with your feedback. MEDIA FOR: You have successfully emailed this. Error when sending the email. Try again later. Edit Mode Isle of Wight, England, United Kingdom Tips for Editing Submit Tips For Editing We welcome suggested improvements to any of our articles. You can make it easier for us to review and, hopefully, publish your contribution by keeping a few points in mind. Encyclopædia Britannica articles are written in a neutral objective tone for a general audience. You may find it helpful to search within the site to see how similar or related subjects are covered. Any text you add should be original, not copied from other sources. At the bottom of the article, feel free to list any sources that support your changes, so that we can fully understand their context. (Internet URLs are the best.) Your contribution may be further edited by our staff, and its publication is subject to our final approval. Unfortunately, our editorial approach may not be able to accommodate all contributions. Submit Thank You for Your Contribution! Our editors will review what you've submitted, and if it meets our criteria, we'll add it to the article. Please note that our editors may make some formatting changes or correct spelling or grammatical errors, and may also contact you if any clarifications are needed. Uh Oh There was a problem with your submission. Please try again later. Close Date Published: August 29, 2013 URL: https://www.britannica.com/place/Newport-Isle-of-Wight-England Access Date: January 18, 2017 Share
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How many of Henry V111’s wives were beheaded
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Henry VIII's Wife Catherine Howard Beheaded - Business Insider Henry Blodget / Business Insider It was hazardous being married to King Henry VIII, who ruled England from 1509 to 1547. Of Henry's six wives, two were divorced, one died, and two were beheaded. Only the sixth survived him. You hear a lot about Henry's wives if you visit his palace at Hampton Court, about a half an hour outside London. And when you enter the corridor below, in the royal "apartments," you hear the story about Henry's fifth queen, Kathryn Howard (often spelled "Catherine"). Henry married Kathryn when she was 19 and he was 49 . Henry had just discarded his fourth wife, Anne of Cleves, reportedly because he found her unattractive. Henry developed a crush on the "vivacious" young Kathryn and soon married her. Kathryn's family, the Howards, were thrilled by the engagement, as they had been on the outs at the King's court and they assumed the marriage would restore their family to greatness. Henry was over the moon about Kathryn, referring to her as his "rose without a thorn" and "the very jewel of womanhood." Alas... Kathryn Howard Tudorhistory.org And a year after the marriage, the Archbishop of Canterbury informed the King that Kathryn had not only not been a virgin when he married her but might even now be carrying on behind his back. Henry was reportedly heartbroken and refused to believe this. But he ordered an investigation. And the news that came back was not good. So Henry ordered that Kathryn be imprisoned in the palace until she could be executed. One day, the story goes, Kathryn escaped from her guards and rushed down the corridor below in search of Henry. She thought he was praying in the royal chapel, which was at the end of the hall. And as she ran, she screamed and begged for his mercy. The guards caught her before she reached the chapel, and returned her to her cell. (And Henry may actually have been out hunting.) Shortly thereafter, Henry had her head chopped off. The story is that the ghost of Kathryn Howard still haunts the corridor at Hampton Court, where she reenacts her desperate attempt to see the king. Several visitors and staff over the years have reportedly seen her. Others have reported feeling "chills" in the corridor. (Perhaps because, in the winter and early spring, the place is freezing.) According to the Hampton Court guides, fully one-half of the visitor faintings that have occurred at the palace over the years have happened in that corridor. So maybe, even 500 years later, the ghost of flirtatious young queen still runs down this corridor to beg the king not to chop her head off.
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King Henry I Beauclerc (1100 - 1135) The House of Normandy - ArtiFact :: Free Encyclopedia of Everything Art, Antiques & Collectibles Born: September, 1068 at Selby, Yorkshire Parents: William I and Matilda of Flanders Relation to Elizabeth II: 24th great-grandfather House of: Normandy Ascended to the throne: August 3, 1100 aged 31 years Crowned: August 6, 1100 at Westminster Abbey Married: (1) Edith (Matilda), Daughter of Malcolm III (2) Adelicia, Daughter of Geoffrey VII, count of Louvain Children: Daughter Matilda, son William, and reputedly around 20 illegitimate children Died: December 2, 1135 at St Denis le Fermont, Normandy, aged 67 years, 2 months, and 29 days Buried at: Reading Reigned for: 35 years, 3 months, and 28 days Succeeded by: his nephew Stephen Henry I (c. 1068 – 1 December 1135), also known as Henry Beauclerc, was King of England from 1100 to 1135. Henry was the fourth son of William the Conqueror and was educated in Latin and the liberal arts. On William’s death in 1087, Henry’s older brothers William Rufus and Robert Curthose inherited England and Normandy respectively, but Henry was left landless. Henry purchased the County of Cotentin in western Normandy from Robert, but was deposed by William and Robert in 1091. Henry gradually rebuilt his power base in the Cotentin and allied himself with William against Robert. Henry was on hand when William died in a hunting accident in 1100, and he seized the English throne, promising at his coronation to correct many of William’s less popular policies. Henry married Matilda of Scotland, but continued to have a large number of mistresses, by whom he had many illegitimate children. Life King of England from 1100. Youngest son of William the Conqueror, he succeeded his brother William II. He won the support of the Saxons by granting them a charter and marrying a Saxon princess, Edith, daughter of Malcolm III of Scotland. She was known as Matilda after her marriage, a name more acceptable to the Norman Barons than her Saxon name Edith. Henry’s daughter was also called Matilda. He was an able administrator, and established a professional bureaucracy and a system of travelling judges. He was called Beauclerc because of his scholarly interests. In 1101 his elder brother Robert, Duke of Normandy, attempted to seize the crown by invading England. However, after the Treaty of Alton, Robert agreed to recognise his brother Henry as King and returned to Normandy. They fought again in 1106 at Battle of Tinchebrai at which Robert was captured and Henry became Duke of Normandy as well as King of England. Henry’s only legitimate son and heir, William, was drowned in 1120 in wreck of the White Ship and Henry tried to settle the succession on his daughter Matilda and her son Henry (later Henry II). However, Matilda widow of Henry V, Holy Roman Emperor, was unpopular when she re-married into the House of Anjou rival of the House of Normandy. The throne was taken by Henry’s nephew Stephen, who, towards the end of his reign, agreed to adopt Matilda’s son as his heir. Henry died in Normandy in 1135 of food poisoning according to legend from eating a ‘surfeit of Lampreys’ (an eel type fish). Henry I was the fourth son of William the Conqueror and Matilda of Flanders and was born between May, 1068 and May, 1069 probably at Selby in Yorkshire. He was named Henry after his mother’s maternal uncle, King Henry I of France. On the death of his father, Normandy was bequeathed to his eldest son, Robert Curthose , England was left to the third son, William Rufus (a second son, Richard, had been killed whilst hunting in the New Forest) and to the youngest, Henry, he left a large sum of money. Henry I of England The Seal of Edith or Matilda of Scotland Henry seized England’s crown on the death of his brother, William Rufus. He had been present on the hunting expedition in the New Forest which resulted in Rufus’ death, either by accident or design and left abruptly and in indecent haste to seize the treasury at Winchester. The finger of suspicion has been pointed at Henry of complicity in his
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‘Ebony and ‘what’ is the title of a 1982 hit single by Paul McCartney and Stevie Wonder?
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Ebony & Ivory-Stevie Wonder & Sir Paul McCartney - YouTube Ebony & Ivory-Stevie Wonder & Sir Paul McCartney 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 Feb 27, 2008 A good video with a good message from the early 80s.I remember having the 45RPM single of this.(Disclaimer:To YouTube,the record company,and to all viewers,I do not claim copyrights to this,I'm simply posting it because I love the video) Category
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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
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To whom was David Rizzio the secretary, when he was stabbed to death by her husband, Lord Darnley in 1566 at Holyrood House, Edinburgh?
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Henry STUART (E. Darnley) Henry STUART Born: 7 Dec 1545, Temple Newsham, Yorkshire, England Acceded: 1565 Died: 10 Feb 1567, Provost's House, Kirk o'the Field, Edinburgh, Scotland Buried: Holyrood Abbey, Edinburgh, Scotland Notes: Duke of Albany 1565, Earl of Ross, Lord Ardmannoch. The Complete Peerage vol.VII,p.600. Married: MARY STUART (Queen of Scotland) 29 Jul 1565, Holyrood Palace, Edinburgh, Scotland Children: 1. JAMES I STUART (King of Great Britain) Darnley, painted by an unknown artist Scottish National Portrait Gallery Husband of Mary, Queen of Scots , was the son of Matthew Stuart, 4� Earl of Lennox , and lady Margaret Douglas , daughter of Margaret Tudor , Queen of James IV of Scotland, by her second husband, Archibald, Earl of Angus; this made Darnley a candidate for succession to the English throne after Elizabeth I . He was born in England in 1546, and brought up there, where his father was in exile. In 1565, at the age of 19, he was allowed by Queen Elizabeth to follow his father to Scotland, and within a short time he was married to Mary , at Holyrood House, on 29 Jul 1565. The motives of the Scottish Queen were predominantly political; Darnley was a Catholic and his right of succession to the English throne reinforced Mary 's own. However, the handsome appearance and courtly manners of the dissolute, spoiled and arrogant young man must also have impressed Mary because at first she was infatuated with him. Historians have speculated that Darnley was allowed by Elizabeth to go to Mary 's court because she foresaw Mary 's infatuation, and did not doubt her ability to control Mary and Scotland through the weak-willed Darnley. But Elizabeth reckoned without the stubborn royal character of her Scottish cousin. The alliance was offensive both to Elizabeth and to the Scottish reformers. Within a short time Darnley had shown himself to be a vicious and dissipated man. Most nights he roamed the streets of Edinburgh with low-life companions in search of sexual adventures. He failed to participate in the business of the royal court. Mary refused to ask Parliament to grant him the crown matrimonial, making him a king in title but not in influence. Darnley was soon after induced to side with the reformers, and sharing their dislike and jealousy of David Rizzio, the Queen 's secretary. The more outraged Mary became over her husband's stupidity and lewd behaviour, the more she looked to Rizzio for consolation. Some of the nobles claimed that Rizzio was a secret agent of the Pope and had usurped their proper places beside the Queen . They easily cajoled the gullible Darnley into believing that Mary and Rizzio were lovers. Wounded in pride and suspicious of Mary 's relationship with Rizzio, Darnley joined a conspiracy against him. On 9 Mar 1566, Darnley and a group of nobles seized Rizzio in the Queen 's presence and stabbed him some 56 times. It is unclear whether Darnley himself did the dragging or the stabbing or whether one of his henchmen performed the actual slaughter. They may have hoped simultaneously to shock the six months pregnant Queen into fatal illness. She was then taken prisoner by the lairds, but managed to convince Darnley that he was only tolerated by them as an expedient to their plans, and would be done away with in his turn. Mary and Darnley managed to escape, and rode off through the darkness to safety. Darnley soon found himself without a friend in either camp. Between the Queen and Darnley thenceforth there was nothing but, irreconcilable aversion and disgust. A divorce was proposed, but Mary would not agree to it. Meanwhile the Earl of Bothwell had won the favour or the Queen . Possibly with Mary 's knowledge, there was then formed a plot to murder Darnley, one of whose leaders was Bothwell. The Earl of Morton was later executed for his part in i
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SparkNotes: Northanger Abbey: Themes, Motifs, and Symbols Themes, Motifs, and Symbols Themes Gothic novels Most literary critics refer to Northanger Abbey as Jane Austen's "Gothic parody" because it satirizes the form and conventions of the Gothic novels that were popular during the time when Austen wrote Northanger Abbey. In particular, Austen is said to have targeted Anne Radcliffe, the author of gothic novels such as A Sicilian Romance (1790), The Romance of the Forest (1791), and The Mysteries of Udolpho (1794). Catherine reads Udolpho during her time at Bath, and it is implied that she has read similar novels before, and Isabella has a library of other Gothic novels that the women plan to read once Catherine has finished Udolpho. Gothic novels and their conventions occur throughout the novel. On the ride from Bath to Northanger Abbey, Henry invents a humorous hypothetical story about Catherine's first night in Bath, making subtle references to several different Gothic novels, most of which were well-known at the time (consult an annotated edition of Northanger Abbey for a list of the references and the works they come from). Aside from Henry's parody of gothic novels on the way to Northanger Abbey, two other sequences poke fun at the genre. In once, Catherine unlocks the mysterious cabinet, expecting it to contain something horrible, and finds only laundry bills. In another, Catherine imagines that the General is a wife-murderer and goes to investigate the late Mrs. Tilney's bedroom. When Henry catches her at this task and scolds her, it is not amusing, as is Catherine's discovery of the laundry bills. We feel sympathy for Catherine, who is terribly embarrassed in front of Henry. In the scenes leading up to the confrontation with Henry, it is almost disturbing to read of Catherine's paranoid assumptions that everything the General does stems from a guilty conscience. Catherine becomes almost unhinged by her own imagination. Although the actual crime turns out to be nonexistent, Austen captures some of the psychological tension typical of Gothic novels by chronicling Catherine's delusions. So although she parodies the gothic genre, Austen also makes use of some of its techniques. Some of the novel has nothing to do with Gothic novels and conventions. The first half of Northanger Abbey takes place entirely at the resort town of Bath, and has nothing to do with Gothic novels. This first half resembles Emma or Mansfield Park more than it does The Mysteries of Udolpho. Youth Northanger Abbey is concerned with young people and their feelings. Heroines in other Austen novels—Elizabeth Bennett in Pride and Prejudice and Emma Woodhouse in Emma, for example—are a little older than Catherine, and are not as naïveté as she. Northanger Abbey portrays Catherine in situations common to teenagers: she faces peer pressure when James, Isabella and John urge her to join them on their carriage trips, for example, and must contend with the bullying John Thorpe. Austen plays the youthful Catherine against the older, more experienced Henry Tilney. There are several instances in which the adults comment on the young people, either chuckling at their behavior or criticizing it. Many readers can sympathize with Catherine once she returns home and immediately becomes sulky and obstinate with her parents—particularly her mother, who starts gently nagging her daughter right away. Motifs Reading There are two kinds of reading in Northanger Abbey: reading books and letters, and reading people. Catherine Morland is young and naïve, and she has a hard time distinguishing between the two types of reading. Before Catherine can really enter the world of adulthood, she needs to improve her ability to read people as well as novels. Throughout Northanger Abbey, Catherine finds herself unable to "read between the lines." She does not notice the obvious romance developing between James and Isabella, she does not understand why Frederick Tilney gets involved, she has no idea why the General is so kind to her. All of these behaviors and motivations are clear
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Which is the only horse racing course in Northamptonshire?
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Find out more Restaurant & VIP Experience Towcester Racecourse offers various hospitality packages, starting from as little as £29.95 per person. Click below to book online or call 01327 600914. Find out more Conferences Set in stunning picturesque grounds in Northamptonshire, Towcester conference centre is the perfect central location for a variety of events. We would be delighted to discuss your individual meeting requirements to develop a package that suits your needs and budget.
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Sports Sports With which sport would you most associate the commentator Ted Lowe? The 'Green Jacket' is presented to the winner of which sporting event? From what bridge does the Oxford/Cambridge boat race start? In which Olympics did Steve Redgrave win his first Olympic gold medal? In what sport do players take long and short corners? By what name is Edson Arantes do Nascimento better known? For half a mark each, give the nationality and the team (2003) of Fernando Alonso, the youngest-ever grand prix winner? What is the 'perfect score' in a game of Ten Pin Bowling? Which current premier league football team had an obsolete nickname of the Glaziers? What is the name of the new Leicester Football club stadium? What is the highest-achieveable break in snooker?
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Roman Numerals Roman Numerals Ancient Romans used a special method of showing numbers Examples: They wrote V instead of 5 And wrote IX instead of 9 Read on to learn about Roman Numerals or go straight to the Roman Numeral Conversion Tool . The Roman Symbols Romans Numerals are based on the following symbols: 1 Which can be combined like this: 1 When a symbol appears after a larger symbol it is added Example: VI = V + I = 5 + 1 = 6 But if the symbol appears before a larger symbol it is subtracted Example: IX = X - I = 10 - 1 = 9 To Remember: After Larger is Added Don't use the same symbol more than three times in a row (but IIII is sometimes used for 4, particularly on clocks) Really Big Numbers Numbers greater than 1,000 are formed by placing a dash over the symbol, meaning "times 1,000", but these are not commonly used: 5,000
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Names for Large Numbers Using the Dictionary Names for Large Numbers The English names for large numbers are coined from the Latin names for small numbers n by adding the ending -illion suggested by the name "million." Thus billion and trillion are coined from the Latin prefixes bi- (n = 2) and tri- (n = 3), respectively. In the American system for naming large numbers, the name coined from the Latin number n applies to the number 103n+3. In a system traditional in many European countries, the same name applies to the number 106n. In particular, a billion is 109 = 1 000 000 000 in the American system and 1012 = 1 000 000 000 000 in the European system. For 109, Europeans say "thousand million" or "milliard." Although we describe the two systems today as American or European, both systems are actually of French origin. The French physician and mathematician Nicolas Chuquet (1445-1488) apparently coined the words byllion and tryllion and used them to represent 1012 and 1018, respectively, thus establishing what we now think of as the "European" system. However, it was also French mathematicians of the 1600's who used billion and trillion for 109 and 1012, respectively. This usage became common in France and in America, while the original Chuquet nomenclature remained in use in Britain and Germany. The French decided in 1948 to revert to the Chuquet ("European") system, leaving the U.S. as the chief standard bearer for what then became clearly an American system. In recent years, American usage has eroded the European system, particularly in Britain and to a lesser extent in other countries. This is primarily due to American finance, because Americans insist that $1 000 000 000 be called a billion dollars. In 1974, the government of Prime Minister Harold Wilson announced that henceforth "billion" would mean 109 and not 1012 in official British reports and statistics. The Times of London style guide now defines "billion" as "one thousand million, not a million million." The result of all this is widespread confusion. Anyone who uses the words "billion" and "trillion" internationally should make clear which meaning of those words is intended. On the Internet, some sites outside the U.S. use the compound designation "milliard/billion" to designate the number 1 000 000 000. In science, the names of large numbers are usually avoided completely by using the appropriate SI prefixes . Thus 109 watts is a gigawatt and 1012 joules is a terajoule. Such terms cannot be mistaken. There is no real hope of resolving the controversy in favor of either system. Americans are not likely to adopt the European nomenclature, and Europeans will always regard the American system as an imposition. However, it is possible to imagine a solution: junk both Latin-based systems and move to a Greek-based system in which, for n > 3, the Greek number n is used to generate a name for 103n. (The traditional names thousand and million are retained for n = 1 and 2 and the special name gillion, suggested by the SI prefix giga-, is proposed for n = 3.) n = triacontatrillion This process can be continued indefinitely, but one has to stop somewhere. The name centillion (n = 100) has appeared in many dictionaries. A centillion is 10303 (1 followed by 303 zeroes) in the American system and a whopping 10600 (1 followed by 600 zeroes) in the European system. Finally, there is the googol , the number 10100 (1 followed by 100 zeroes). Invented more for fun than for use, the googol lies outside the regular naming systems. The googol equals 10 duotrigintillion in the American system, 10 sexdecilliard in the European system, and 10 triacontatrillion in the proposed Greek-based system. The googolplex (1 followed by a googol of zeroes) is far larger than any of the numbers discussed here. Return to the Dictionary Contents page . You are welcome to email the author (rowlett@email.unc.edu) with comments and suggestions. All material in this folder is copyright © 2001 by Russ Rowlett and the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Per
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"In what city did the movie ""Lost in Translation"" take place?"
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Lost in Translation (2003) - IMDb IMDb 17 January 2017 4:34 PM, UTC NEWS There was an error trying to load your rating for this title. Some parts of this page won't work property. Please reload or try later. X Beta I'm Watching This! Keep track of everything you watch; tell your friends. Error A faded movie star and a neglected young woman form an unlikely bond after crossing paths in Tokyo. Director: From $2.99 (SD) on Amazon Video ON DISC a list of 41 titles created 22 Aug 2012 a list of 31 titles created 13 Oct 2014 a list of 39 titles created 24 Aug 2015 a list of 40 titles created 11 months ago a list of 33 titles created 9 months ago Title: Lost in Translation (2003) 7.8/10 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. Won 1 Oscar. Another 93 wins & 118 nominations. See more awards » Videos A family determined to get their young daughter into the finals of a beauty pageant take a cross-country trip in their VW bus. Directors: Jonathan Dayton, Valerie Faris Stars: Steve Carell, Toni Collette, Greg Kinnear A pair of young lovers flee their New England town, which causes a local search party to fan out to find them. Director: Wes Anderson An estranged family of former child prodigies reunites when their father announces he is terminally ill. Director: Wes Anderson A group of male friends become obsessed with five mysterious sisters who are sheltered by their strict, religious parents in suburban Detroit in the mid-1970s. Director: Sofia Coppola Faced with an unplanned pregnancy, an offbeat young woman makes an unusual decision regarding her unborn child. Director: Jason Reitman A year after their father's funeral, three brothers travel across India by train in an attempt to bond with each other. Director: Wes Anderson 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 6.4/10 X The retelling of France's iconic but ill-fated queen, Marie Antoinette. From her betrothal and marriage to Louis XVI at 15 to her reign as queen at 19 and to the end of her reign as queen and ultimately the fall of Versailles. Director: Sofia Coppola While on a trip to Paris with his fiancée's family, a nostalgic screenwriter finds himself mysteriously going back to the 1920s everyday at midnight. Director: Woody Allen A committed dancer wins the lead role in a production of Tchaikovsky's "Swan Lake" only to find herself struggling to maintain her sanity. Director: Darren Aronofsky Two girlfriends on a summer holiday in Spain become enamored with the same painter, unaware that his ex-wife, with whom he has a tempestuous relationship, is about to re-enter the picture. Director: Woody Allen A lonely writer develops an unlikely relationship with an operating system designed to meet his every need. Director: Spike Jonze With a plan to exact revenge on a mythical shark that killed his partner, oceanographer Steve Zissou rallies a crew that includes his estranged wife, a journalist, and a man who may or may not be his son. Director: Wes Anderson Edit Storyline Middle-aged American movie star Bob Harris is in Tokyo to film a personal endorsement Suntory whiskey ad solely for the Japanese market. He is past his movie star prime, but his name and image still have enough cachet for him to have gotten this lucrative $2 million job. He has an unsatisfying home life where his wife Lydia follows him wherever he goes - in the form of messages and faxes - for him to deal with the minutiae of their everyday lives, while she stays at home to look after their kids. Staying at the same upscale hotel is fellow American, twenty-something recent Yale Philosophy graduate Charlotte, her husband John, an entertainment still photographer, who is on assignment in Japan. As such, she is largely left to her own devices in the city, especially when his job takes him out of Tokyo. Both Bob and Charlotte are feeling lost by their current situations, which are not helped by the cultural barriers they feel in Tokyo, those cultural barriers extending far beyond just not... Written by Huggo Everyone w
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Translations Translations Search facility Nevil Shute Norway The Foundation is trying to build up a profile of the availability of Nevil Shute titles in languages other than English. Devoted Shutists have provided the foundation with details of books translated into Dutch, French, German, Italian, Japanese Russian & Spanish. However, if you know of any translations not listed below or translations in other languages, please send details by e-mail to the Webmaster Swedish Translations English translation of Swedish title Stephen Morris and Pilotage As Far As Wings Carry Lonely Road The Town That Came Alive What Happened To The Corbetts Tills vi ses igen The Man With The Sallow Pipes Most Secret Vinland The Good is probably not translated The Chequer Board The Seafarers is probably not translated No Highway To The Memory Of Janet Beyond The Black Stump The Rainbow And The Rose Regnbågen och rosen The Rainbow And The Rose Trustee From The Toolroom "English translation of Danish title" Danish publisher So Disdained/The Mysterious Aviator - Ukendt Fly = "Unknown Plane" Ruined City - Mr. Warren kommer til byen = "Mr. Warren comes to town" Lademann An Old Captivity - Drømmen om Hekja = "The dream of Hekja" Pied Piper - Manden med pilefløjterne = "The man with the Willow flutes" (Don't know the right word, but pilefløjterne = flute made of willow branch) Lademann/ A Town Like Alice - Arven = "The legacy" Round the Bend - Hvilket Menneske = "What a man" The Far Country - Det fjerne land = "The far country" Slide rule - En Mand med Regnestok = "A man with a slide rule" Vintens Requiem for a Wren/The Breaking Wave - Janet = "Janet" Beyond the Black Stump - Det forjættede land = "The promised land" On the Beach - På stranden - Ventetid = "On the beach - Waiting time" Vinten The Rainbow and the Rose - Regnbuen og rosen = "The rainbow and the rose" Trustee From the Toolroom - Formynderen = "The Trustee" Norwegian Translations (Thanks to Anne-Lise Gilje) Original title Kontakt (Contact) = "Stephen Morris" og "Kjentmann" ("Stephen Morris" and "The local guide") 1963 Byen som våknet (The town that came alive) 1966 Mannen med seljefløytene (The man with the willow flutes) 1945 Livet og leken (The life and the game) 1946 Den som intet våger (Nothing ventured....) 1949 En by som Alice (A town like Alice) 1950 Der veien slutter (Where the road ends) 1954 Lykkens land (Land of fortune) 1953 Til minne om Janet (In memory of Janet) 1955 Fordi du sviktet (Because you failed) 1956 Den siste bredd (The last shore) 1958 The Rainbow and the Rose Regnbuen og rosen (The rainbow and the rose) 1959 En troskyldig mann (An ingenuous man) 1960 Ergens waar de wereld ophoudt (Somewhere where the world ends) 1956 s Mensen schaakspel (Humans Chess Game) 1947 Land in de verte (Far-away Country) 1952 Spel met de dood (Game with the Death) 1948 De droom van Ross (Ross' Dream) 1940 De laatste oever (The last Shore) 1957 Kruistocht der liefde (Crusade of Love) 1942 The Rainbow and the Rose Geen leven zonder droom (No life without a Dream) 1958 Gebed voor een vrouw (Prayer for a woman) 1955 Onder de sterren der woestijn (Under the Stars of the Desert) 1951 Finale als voorspel (Final as Overture) 1950 Diamanten voor Janice (Diamonds for Janice) 1960 trad. par Jean de Lafforest; McCorquadale, London Beyond the Black Stump trad. par Pierre SINGER, Paris, Librairie Stock 1957 The Far Country trad. par Pierre SINGER, Paris, éd. Stock 1955 In the Wet trad. par Pierre SINGER, Paris, Librairie Stock 1955 No Highway trad. Geneviève MEKER, Paris, René Julliard 1950 An Old Captivity trad. de Jacqueline DUPLAIN , Genève, Paris, Ed. Jeheber 1946 On the Beach trad. par Pierre SINGER, Paris, éd. Stock1968 Pied Piper trad. Denise van MOPPES, Genève, éd. S:A:R:I:, Casterman, cop. 1959 The Rainbow and the Rose L'arc-en-ciel et la rose trad. par Pierre SINGER, Paris, Librairie Stock 1958 Requiem for a Wren trad. par Pierre SINGER, Paris, Librairie Stock 1956 Round the Bend trad. de l'américain par Pierre SINGER, Paris, Librairie Stock 1952 A Town Like Alice
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"The musical ""West Side Story"" was a modern retelling of what classic play?"
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West Side Story, musical | Details | AllMusic West Side Story, musical google+ Description by Rovi Staff On January 9, 1949, Leonard Bernstein entered this into his log: "Jerry R. [Robbins] called today with a noble idea: a modern version of Romeo and Juliet set in slums at the coincidence of Easter-Passover celebrations. Feelings run high between Jews and Catholics. Former: Capulets; latter: Montagues. Juliet is Jewish." The newly formed State of Israel and the resultant war made the idea topical, and Bernstein , of Jewish descent, was familiar with Catholicism. From the beginning, Robbins suggested that Arthur Laurents write the book, which was to be called East Side Story. However, other projects forced them to put off work until 1955. In the late summer of that year, while in Los Angeles with Laurents, Bernstein saw a newspaper article about fights between Mexican and Anglo gangs on Olivera Street. The two decided that recently arrived Puerto Ricans and first-generation Americans born of European immigrants would be a more accessible alternative to the Capulets and Montagues than would Jews and Catholics, and Latin American rhythms began to take shape in Bernstein 's head. Neither Laurents nor Bernstein wanted to compose the lyrics for the songs, and they enlisted the 26-year-old Stephen Sondheim in October 1955. The title was changed to West Side Story when the creators realized that gang warfare in New York had moved from the East Side to the West. West Side Story opened at New York's Winter Garden Theater on September 26, 1957, and has remained in the repertory ever since. The film version of 1961 was a smashing success, earning 10 Oscars, including Best Picture. West Side Story is one of Bernstein 's most impressive achievements in any style of composition. Its mixture of Latin American rhythms, big band jazz harmonies and instrumentation, contrapuntal writing, and colloquial language is handled with such skill and sensitivity that the result makes it seem as though these elements had always coexisted. Arthur Laurents ' book for West Side Story is not really a retelling or paraphrase of Shakespeare 's Romeo and Juliet, but rather uses the play as a point of departure. Feuding families become rival gangs of different ethnic backgrounds, and Tony (Romeo) kills Maria's (Juliet) brother, but the "star-crossed" lovers do not have the chance to commit suicide. The most powerful and musically complex moment in the show occurs at about the midpoint, as Tony and Maria sing of their love in a reprise of "Tonight," Anita anticipates her upcoming date with Bernardo, and Riff and Bernardo, with their respective gangs, prepare for the rumble that evening. The result is a quintet with moments of dense rhythmic and melodic polyphony, conveying musically the meaning of the simultaneous but unrelated lines of text. Other highlights include the energetic "America," with its alternating 6/8 and 3/4 time signatures, while "Tonight" and "Maria" boast some of the most memorable melodies from the American stage. "Somewhere," in its opening phrase, features a melodic line borrowed from the slow movement of Beethoven 's Piano Concerto No. 5, Op. 73. Another factor contributing to the musical's success was its strong dance element, evident in songs such as "America" as well as in confrontations between the rival gangs. The setting for the gangs' "neutral turf" negotiations, for example, is a gymnasium dance at which a distinctive mambo serves as the musical backdrop. Bernstein , even as he broke new ground, drew on a tradition of Broadway choreography that was reaching its high point as the work took shape, and the result was a work that combined rhythmic energy, kinetic appeal, romance, and compositional sophistication. The action on-stage may seem a bit dated in this day of the modern gangster, but the work's virtues are undimmed. It may well be a strong candidate for an innovatively updated production. Parts/Movements The Dance at the Gym (Blues, Promenade, Mambo, Cha-Cha, Meeting Scene, Jump) Maria Ballet Se
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Love Never Dies (2012 film sequel to the 2004 film) | Phantom of the Opera | Fandom powered by Wikia Phantom of the Opera Love Never Dies (2012 film sequel to the 2004 film) 74pages on Share Love Never Dies is a romantic musical with music by Andrew Lloyd Webber, lyrics by Glenn Slater with additional lyrics by Charles Hart, and book by Lloyd Webber and Ben Elton, with additional material by Slater and Frederick Forsyth. It is a sequel to Lloyd Webber's long-running musical The Phantom of the Opera.[1] The musical is set in 1907,[2] which Lloyd Webber states is, "ten years roughly after the end of the originalPhantom,"[3] although the events of the original actually took place in 1881.[4] Christine Daaé is invited to perform at Phantasma, a new attraction in Coney Island, by an anonymous impresario and, with her husband Raoul and son Gustave in tow, journeys to Brooklyn, unaware that it is the Phantom who has arranged her appearance in the popular beach resort. Although Lloyd Webber began working on Love Never Dies in 1990, it was not until 2007 that he began writing the music. The musical opened at the Adelphi Theatre in the West End on 9 March 2010 with previews from 22 February 2010. It was originally directed by Jack O'Brien and choreographed by Jerry Mitchell, however the show closed for four days in November 2010 for substantial re-writes, which were overseen by Lloyd Webber, and it opened with new direction from Bill Kenwright. Set and costume designs were by Bob Crowley.[5] The original London production received mostly negative reviews,[6][7] however, the subsequent Australian production featuring an entirely new design team and heavy revisions was generally better received. The planned Broadway production, which was to have opened simultaneously with the West End run, was delayed and then indefinitely postponed.[8] Contents Edit Andrew Lloyd Webber first began plans for a sequel to his 1986 hit musical, The Phantom of the Opera, in 1990.[10] Following a conversation with Maria Björnson, the designer of The Phantom of the Opera, Lloyd Webber decided that, were a sequel to come about, it would be set in New York City at the turn of the 20th century. One of his ideas was to have Phantom live above ground in Manhattan's first penthouse, but he rejected this when he saw a TV documentary about the Coney Island fairground.[10] Lloyd Webber began collaborating with author Frederick Forsyth on the project, but it soon fell apart as Lloyd Webber felt the ideas they were developing would be difficult to adapt for a stage musical. Forsyth went on to publish some of the ideas he had worked on with Lloyd Webber in 1999 as a novel entitled The Phantom of Manhattan.[11] Lloyd Webber returned to the project in 2006, collaborating with a number of writers and directors. However, he still did not feel the ideas he had were adaptable into a piece of musical theatre.[12] Finally, in early 2007, Lloyd Webber approached Ben Elton (who had served as the librettist for Lloyd Webber's The Beautiful Game) to help shape a synopsis for a sequel, based on Lloyd Webber's initial ideas. Elton's treatment of the story focused more on the original characters of The Phantom of the Opera and omitted new characters that Lloyd Webber and Forsyth had developed.[12] Lloyd Webber was pleased with Elton's treatment and began work on the sequel.[11] In March 2007, he announced he would be moving forward with the project.[13] The Daily Mail announced in May 2007 that the sequel would be delayed, because Lloyd Webber's six-month-old kitten Otto, a rare-breed Turkish Van, climbed onto Lloyd Webber'sClavinova digital piano and managed to delete the entire score. Lloyd Webber was unable to recover any of it from the instrument, but was eventually able to reconstruct the score.[14][15] In 2008, Lloyd Webber first announced that the sequel would likely be called Phantom: Once Upon Another Time,[16] and the first act was performed at Lloyd Webber's annual Sydmonton Festival. The Phantom was played by Ramin Karimloo and Raoul was played by Alistair Robbins.[17]
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Who wrote the Hornblower novels?
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NLS/BPH: Minibibliographies, The Horatio Hornblower Series by C.S. Forester Home > Bibliographies > Minibibliographies > The Horatio Hornblower Series by C.S. Forester NLS Minibibliographies The Horatio Hornblower Series by C.S. Forester Content last modified December 2014 Introduction In 1927, C.S. Forester purchased three volumes of The Naval Chronicle from 1790 to 1820. For the Chronicle, officers of the Royal Navy wrote articles on strategy, seamanship, gunnery, and other professional topics of interest to their colleagues. The Chronicle for those years covered the wars with Napoleon. Reading these volumes and traveling by freighter from California to Central America allowed the germination of the character Horatio Hornblower as a member of the Royal Navy in the late eighteenth century. By the time Forester's journey brought him home to England, the former medical student-turned-writer had plotted Beat to Quarters, and it was published in 1937. A Ship of the Line and Flying Colours were published soon after, and in 1939 all three appeared as Captain Horatio Hornblower. Forester's interest in the Romantic period and the political and military maneuvers of the early 1800s continued, and the Hornblower saga was produced. Subsequent volumes in the series were sequels to the original trilogy or filled in its gaps. The episodic quality of the novels is due partly to their having appeared serially in magazines, primarily the Saturday Evening Post. Most of the books were written around the time of World War II, which influenced Forester to concentrate on strong military leaders and heroic deeds in the earlier world war he described. Hornblower's complexity has endeared him to readers. He is cynical but compassionate, courageous but not without fear. Self-conscious and socially unconfident, his marriage is a mismatch, and he finds himself in love with the Duke of Wellington's sister. Above all he is a consummate seaman, deserving of the loyalty of his men. The achievement of Forester, who led a quiet, contemplative life and suffered from serious illness, was that in conjuring up person, period, and place--rousing sea battles, eventual shore life, England, France, Central America--he made it easy for readers to believe they were there. In England, Beat to Quarters was published as The Happy Return. Captain Horatio Hornblower appeared as a motion picture in 1951. Following are the books of the Horatio Hornblower series in the order in which they should be read according to the Fiction Catalog, Twelfth Edition, 1991. Dates are the original dates of publication. All of the books listed are available from NLS network library collections. Mr. Midshipman Hornblower The early career of Horatio Hornblower of the British Royal Navy is traced in a series of adventurous episodes. They illustrate the quick thinking, brilliant intuition, and decisiveness characteristic of our hero and leave him with the rank of lieutenant. 1950 DB 26915 Commander Hornblower marries Maria in England and soon afterward sails for duty off the French coast. War breaks out with France, involving Hornblower in a land raid and in several sea battles. 1962 DB 46118 Hornblower during the Crisis, and Two Stories: "Hornblower's Temptation" and "The Last Encounter" Hornblower receives a promotion to captain and is relieved of his command of the Hotspur in this last-to-be-written and incomplete novel. When the new captain is court-martialed, Horatio is asked to testify. In "Hornblower's Temptation," which takes place before the events in Lieutenant Hornblower, an Irishman condemned to die wants Hornblower to undertake an apparently innocuous assignment. "The Last Encounter," truly the end of the saga, concerns a meeting with Napoleon in 1848. 1967 DB 41649
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Patrick O'Brian | W. W. Norton & Company DONE Patrick O'Brian's acclaimed Aubrey/Maturin series of historical novels has been described as "a masterpiece" (David Mamet, New York Times), "addictively readable" (Patrick T. Reardon, Chicago Tribune), and "the best historical novels ever written" (Richard Snow, New York Times Book Review), which "should have been on those lists of the greatest novels of the 20th century" (George Will). Set in the Royal Navy during the Napoleonic Wars, O'Brian's twenty-volume series centers on the enduring friendship between naval officer Jack Aubrey and physician (and spy) Stephen Maturin. The Far Side of the World, the tenth book in the series, was adapted into a 2003 film directed by Peter Weir and starring Russell Crowe and Paul Bettany. The film was nominated for ten Oscars, including Best Picture. The books are now available in hardcover, paperback, and e-book format. In addition to the Aubrey/Maturin novels, Patrick O'Brian wrote several books including the novels Testimonies, The Golden Ocean, and The Unknown Shore, as well as biographies of Joseph Banks and Picasso. He translated many works from French into English, among them the novels and memoirs of Simone de Beauvoir, the first volume of Jean Lacouture's biography of Charles de Gaulle, and famed fugitive Henri Cherriere's memoir Papillon. O'Brian died in January 2000. Books by Patrick O'Brian
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In the Bible, what is the fourth book of the Old Testament?
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Facts about the Bible Facts about the Bible Facts about the Bible Facts about the Bible The following list is not designed to discuss doctrine, or provide in-depth teaching. It is merely a resource center for factual information on the Bible. Many of these questions have been addressed in various locations throughout our website; however, as many people do not have the time to comb through the entire website to find the answers they are looking for, we have compiled the following list. How many books are in the Bible? The Bible contains 66 books, divided among the Old and New Testaments. How many books are in the Old Testament? There are 39 books in the Old Testament. How many books are in the New Testament? There are 27 books in the New Testament. What does "testament" mean? Testament means "covenant" or "contract." Who wrote the Bible? The Bible was written under the inspiration of the Holy Spirit by over 40 different authors from all walks of life: shepherds, farmers, tent-makers, physicians, fishermen, priests, philosophers and kings. Despite these differences in occupation and the span of years it took to write it, the Bible is an extremely cohesive and unified book. Which single author contributed the most books to the Old Testament? Moses. He wrote the first five books of the Bible, referred to as the Pentateuch; the foundation of the Bible. Which single author contributed the most books to the New Testament? The Apostle Paul, who wrote 14 books (over half) of the New Testament. When was the Bible written? It was written over a period of some 1,500 years, from around 1450 B.C. (the time of Moses) to about 100 A.D. (following the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ). What is the oldest book in the Old Testament? Many scholars agree that Job is the oldest book in the Bible, written by an unknown Israelite about 1500 B.C. Others hold that the Pentateuch (the first five books of the Bible) are the oldest books in the Bible, written between 1446 and 1406 B.C. What is the youngest book in the Old Testament? The book of Malachi, written about 400 B.C. What is the oldest book of the New Testament? Probably the book of James, written as early as A.D. 45. What is the youngest book in the New Testament? The Book of Revelation is the youngest book of the New Testament, written about 95 A.D. What languages was the Bible written in? The Bible was written in three languages: Hebrew, Aramaic, and Koine Greek. When was the Bible canonized? The entire New Testament as we know it today, was canonized before the year 375 A.D. The Old Testament had previously been canonized long before the advent of Christ. What does "canon" mean? "Canon" is derived front the Greek word "Kanon," signifying a measuring rod. Thus, to have the Bible "canonized" meant that it had been measured by the standard or test of divine inspiration and authority. It became the collection of books or writings accepted by the apostles and leadership of the early Christian church as a basis for Christian belief. It is the standard by which all Christians throughout the ages live and worship. When was the first translation of the Bible made into English? 1382 A.D., by John Wycliffe. When was the Bible printed? The Bible was printed in 1454 A.D. by Johannes Gutenberg who invented the "type mold" for the printing press. It was the first book ever printed. What is the oldest almost-complete manuscript of the Bible now in existence? The Codex Vaticanus, which dates from the first half of the fourth Century. It is located in the library of the Vatican in Rome. There are older fragments of the Bible that are still preserved however-- the oldest being a tiny scrap of the Gospel of John was found in Egypt, dating back to the beginning of the second century. (It is currently in the Rayland's Library in Manchester, England). What is the longest book in the Bible? The book of Psalms. What is the shortest book in the Bible? 2 John. What is the longest chapter in the Bible? Psalm 119 What is the shortest chapter in the Bible? Psalm 117 What is the longest verse in the Bible? Est
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BOOKS OF THE TIMES - NYTimes.com BOOKS OF THE TIMES THE FOURTH PROTOCOL. By Frederick Forsyth. 389 pages. Viking Press. $17.95. FIRST AMONG EQUALS. By Jeffrey Archer. 415 pages. Linden Press/ Simon & Schuster. $16.95. ''THEY would not really try it, would they?'' thinks a senior British Intelligence officer. ''Not breach the Fourth Protocol? Or would they? Desperate men sometimes take desperate measures.'' Well, of course they'd try - this is a Frederick Forsyth novel, after all. And besides, who cares about probability, anyway? In ''The Day of the Jackal,'' Mr. Forsyth wrote about a plot to assassinate Charles de Gaulle - even though de Gaulle had died peacefully a year before the book was published. And in ''The Odessa File,'' he wrote about a Nazi plan to liquidate Israel by using rockets filled with bubonic plague. What, though, is the ''Fourth Protocol,'' and why do the Russians want to breach it? To begin with, the year is 1987, and technology has progressed to the point at which it's possible to build a tiny atomic bomb - ''small enough to go in a suitcase and simple enough to be assembled from a dozen prefabricated, milled and threaded components, like a child's construction kit.'' Apparently these things are just as bad as big atomic bombs, and in a way more dangerous, because you can destroy your enemy by planting one of them in a locker or an abandoned house - no need to use missiles that might trigger radar or a counterstrike. Mr. Forsyth's Russians, however, don't simply want to bomb Britain. They are far more subtle than that: their plan is to set off a small nuclear explosion that will give credibility to the British antinuclear movement; that, in turn, will bring the Labor Party to power; that, in turn, will enable hard-core leftists to seize power; that, in turn, will make Britain a Marxist state. Sound complicated? Most of ''The Fourth Protocol'' is pure unadulterated plot - unsullied by well-developed characters, moral insights or interesting prose. When the main story bogs down, Mr. Forsyth simply throws in a subplot about office politics inside British Intelligence, or summons an allusion to a real-life event such as the Falkland crisis, or a previous spy scandal. He even gives the traitor Kim Philby a supporting role in the novel - though his role, like that of many others, ends up being little more than a red herring. The problem with ''The Fourth Protocol'' is not that its premise seems silly: Mr. Forsyth has such a knack for describing technical matters like cracking safes and building bombs, and such a deft ability to juggle the sort of little details spies specialize in, that his novel has a strong documentary sense. The problem with ''The Fourth Protocol'' is that - unlike some of the author's earlier books - it becomes predictable, and so lacking in suspense. Halfway through, the reader knows exactly where it's headed. In the end, in fact, the novel resembles one of Mr. Forsyth's little atomic bombs - a kit ''assembled from a dozen prefabricated, milled and threaded components.'' Britain in the near future is also the backdrop for Jeffrey Archer's latest novel, ''First Among Equals.'' As in ''The Fourth Protocol,'' there are ample references to real events and real people - among them, Margaret Thatcher, Harold Wilson and even Prince Charles (who, in the course of the novel, becomes King Charles) - and as in ''The Fourth Protocol,'' there are few attempts by the author to indulge in thoughtful characterization or literary prose. If ''The Fourth Protocol'' suffers from a surfeit of plot, however, ''First Among Equals'' suffers from having almost none. The book is propelled by a single question - which of three men will become Prime Minister - and its 400-odd pages are mainly concerned with giving us random anecdotes and details about its heroes and their women. Whatever amusing tidbits the book contains about British parliamentary politics will doubtless be lost on the majority of American readers. Described in only the most cliched of terms, the three heroes of ''First Among Equals'' come acr
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What popular assessment that is based on the theories of Carl Jung was created during WWII to help women identify the type of war-time jobs where they would be 'most comfortable and effective'?
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Myers-Briggs Type Indicator | Psychology Wiki | Fandom powered by Wikia File:Jung 1910-cropped.jpg The Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI) assessment is a psychometric questionnaire designed to measure psychological preferences in how people perceive the world and make decisions. [1] :1 These preferences were extrapolated from the typological theories proposed by Carl Gustav Jung and first published in his 1921 book Psychological Types (English edition, 1923 [2] ). Jung theorized that there are four principal psychological functions by which we experience the world: sensation, intuition, feeling, and thinking. [3] One of these four functions is dominant most of the time. The original developers of the personality inventory were Katharine Cook Briggs and her daughter, Isabel Briggs Myers ; these two, having studied extensively the work of Jung, turned their interest of human behavior into a devotion of turning the theory of psychological types to practical use. [4] They began creating the indicator during World War II , believing that a knowledge of personality preferences would help women who were entering the industrial workforce for the first time to identify the sort of war-time jobs where they would be "most comfortable and effective". [1] :xiii The initial questionnaire grew into the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator, which was first published in 1962. The MBTI focuses on normal populations and emphasizes the value of naturally occurring differences. [5] Robert Kaplan and Dennis Saccuzzo believe "the underlying assumption of the MBTI is that we all have specific preferences in the way we construe our experiences, and these preferences underlie our interests, needs, values, and motivation" (p. 499). [6] Contents Edit As the MBTI Manual states, the indicator "is designed to implement a theory; therefore the theory must be understood to understand the MBTI". [7] :1 Fundamental to the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator is the theory of psychological type as originally developed by Carl Jung. [1] :xiii Jung proposed the existence of two dichotomous pairs of cognitive functions: The "rational" (judging) functions: thinking and feeling The "irrational" (perceiving) functions: sensing and intuition Jung believed that for every person each of the functions are expressed primarily in either an introverted or extraverted form. [1] :17 From Jung's original concepts, Briggs and Myers developed their own theory of psychological type, described below, on which the MBTI is based. Type Edit Jung's typological model regards psychological type as similar to left or right handedness: individuals are either born with, or develop, certain preferred ways of perceiving and deciding. The MBTI sorts some of these psychological differences into four opposite pairs, or dichotomies , with a resulting 16 possible psychological types. None of these types are better or worse; however, Briggs and Myers theorized that individuals naturally prefer one overall combination of type differences. [1] :9 In the same way that writing with the left hand is hard work for a right-hander, so people tend to find using their opposite psychological preferences more difficult, even if they can become more proficient (and therefore behaviorally flexible) with practice and development. The 16 types are typically referred to by an abbreviation of four letters—the initial letters of each of their four type preferences (except in the case of intuition, which uses the abbreviation N to distinguish it from Introversion). For instance: ESTJ : extraversion (E), sensing (S), thinking (T), judgment (J) INFP : introversion (I), intuition (N), feeling (F), perception (P) And so on for all 16 possible type combinations. A related personality type model is the Personality Assessment System developed by John Gittinger. Like the MBTI, PAS identifies people's inherited tendencies, and it goes on to describe how people either accept and foster them, or compensate and modify them as functioning adults. With compensation and modification, Gittinger's PAS gives 512 types. [8] Four dichotomies (P) Pe
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Snowy Afternoon quiz [Archive] - CPFC BBS 1. As at 2008 which corporation owns the brands Duracell, Braun and Gillette? 2. Who was the first artist to appear at the new Wembley Stadium? 3. In which year did the first Mersey road tunnel open? 4. In which country was Imry Nagy twice Prime Minister, executed for treason in 1958 and reburied as a hero in 1989? 5. Which English artist and engraver is famed for his paintings of horses? 6. American jazz musician Art Tatum excelled on which instrument? 7. What is the technical term for a solid figure with five plane (flat) faces? 8. A boomslang is what type of creature? 9. What is grandpa's name in the TV show The Munsters? 10. In which country was Greenpeace founded? 11. Who succeeded James Callaghan as leader of Britain's Labour Party? 12. Which student of Socrates, and teacher of Aristole, wrote Republic? 13. What is the name of the assembly of cardinals for the election of a pope? 14. Chiromancy is the technical name for what pseudoscience (claimed but not proven to be scientific)? 15. The Karnak Temple complex, dating back to the ancient city of Thebes, is in which country? 16. As at 2008 what is the most popularly attended concert venue in the world (highest audience numbers per year)? 17. Nanga Parbat, meaning 'naked mountain', the 9th highest in the world, is part of which mountain range? 18. In which year was the United Nations founded? 19. Which American singer's real name was Eunice Wayman? 20. The ghost of great Dane dog Kabur, said to haunt Los Angeles Pet Cemetery, belonged to which 1920s screen idol? 21. Who wrote Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance? 22. What country hosts the World Wife-Carrying Championships? 23. What country temporarily renamed its currency Bolivar Fuerte (meaning strong Bolivar) while phasing out the use of the previous Bolivar alongside it? 24. What vital mechanism did Elisha Otis invent in 1852? 25. What is Earl's band called in the TV series My Name is Earl? 26. Which British MP claims responsibility for introducing speed bumps ('sleeping policemen') to UK roads? 27. Who holds the record for the longest televised successful golf putt (as at 2008)? 28. Harrisburg is the capital of which US state? 29. What are the Italian cheese balls whose name translates as 'small mouthfuls? 30. What did Colonel Thomas Blood attempt to steal in 1671? Psychokiller 02-02-2009, 03:06 PM 1. As at 2008 which corporation owns the brands Duracell, Braun and Gillette? P&G 4. In which country was Imry Nagy twice Prime Minister, executed for treason in 1958 and reburied as a hero in 1989? Hungary 5. Which English artist and engraver is famed for his paintings of horses? Stubbs 11. Who succeeded James Callaghan as leader of Britain's Labour Party? Foot 12. Which student of Socrates, and teacher of Aristole, wrote Republic? Plato 15. The Karnak Temple complex, dating back to the ancient city of Thebes, is in which country? Egypt 18. In which year was the United Nations founded? 1949? 23. What country temporarily renamed its currency Bolivar Fuerte (meaning strong Bolivar) while phasing out the use of the previous Bolivar alongside it? Venezuala (sp) 30. What did Colonel Thomas Blood attempt to steal in 1671? Crown Jewels brighton_eagle 02-02-2009, 03:09 PM The answer I have is elevator brake. Which allowed him to build the safety elevator which is commonly known as the elevator today. So whilst correct, your answer is not the only answer. Sorry. Carry on.
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What brand of gum is named after a type of rocket launcher?
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bazooka | weapon | Britannica.com Bazooka Alternative Title: M9A1 Rocket Launcher Related Topics blowgun Bazooka, shoulder-type rocket launcher adopted by the U.S. Army in World War II . The weapon consisted of a smooth-bore steel tube, originally about 5 feet (1.5 metres) long, open at both ends and equipped with a hand grip, a shoulder rest, a trigger mechanism, and sights. Officially titled the M9A1 Rocket Launcher, it was called bazooka after a crude horn of that name used by radio comedian Bob Burns. Bazooka U.S. Signal Corps/National Archives, Washington, D.C. The bazooka was developed chiefly for attacking tanks and fortified positions at short range. It launched a 3.5-pound (1.6-kg) rocket with a diameter of 2.36 inches (60 mm) and a length of 19 inches (483 mm). The rocket carried 8 ounces (225 grams) of pentolite, a powerful explosive that could penetrate as much as 5 inches (127 mm) of armour plate. To escape backblast, the operator held the bazooka on his shoulder with about half the tube protruding behind him. During the Korean War the M20 “Super Bazooka” was used. This was an aluminum tube that launched a 3.5-inch (89-mm), 9-pound (4-kg) rocket carrying 2 pounds (0.9 kg) of combined RDX/TNT explosive. The chief defects of both bazookas were their cumbersome weight and length and their short effective range (about 120 yards [110 metres]). For this reason, beginning in the Vietnam War the U.S. Army abandoned bazookas in favour of light antitank weapons, or LAWs, such as the M72, a one-shot disposable weapon that weighed 5 pounds (2.3 kg) fully loaded yet could launch its rocket with reasonable accuracy out to 350 yards (320 metres). The bazooka was the first weapon of its kind—that is, the first infantry weapon capable of reliably destroying a tank—and it inspired the German Panzerschreck and Panzerfaust . The latter was the first rocket-propelled grenade (RPG) and thus the progenitor of the most common infantry antitank weapon from the 1960s on. Learn More in these related articles:
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What kind of pastry is used to make chocolate eclairs?
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Chocolate Eclairs Recipe : Food Network Panna Cotta Recipes 4.7 81 Loved this recipe. Made it for my husband for his birthday. So delectable. I sprinkled some crushed walnuts to decorate. So yumm. Would make this again for sure. lynda.chan16 2016-07-27T13:22:15Z item not reviewed by moderator and published Not hard to make and they always turn out as good as what uou buy in a bakery! 5 star recipie# Anonymous 2016-06-22T10:51:19Z item not reviewed by moderator and published EXCELLENT! Can't wait to make these again! senorita peggy 2016-03-29T05:09:25Z item not reviewed by moderator and published Can I use store bought custard? centishemg 2015-11-29T14:06:50Z item not reviewed by moderator and published First time making these and they are awesome! Forgot to add butter to filling but didn't matter at all. And if you make big ones you barely have enough chocolate glaze for all of them. Excellent recipe! Anonymous 2015-11-12T05:16:00Z item not reviewed by moderator and published Great recipe. I used 4 large eggs and it came out perfect. I added little vanilla extract.; 2 tablespoons of light corn syrup and 1 tablespoon of butter to the chocolate glaze and it came out perfect. Adam J. 2015-04-13T03:56:29Z item not reviewed by moderator and published So easy, yummy and impressive. Excellent tips! Louise Landowski 2015-01-05T21:28:10Z item not reviewed by moderator and published Id do with a simple Condensed milk buttercream filling. By simple i mean 80% butter condense milk and a bit of strong blended whiskey,brandy or cognac into the cream and it will taste good and why no sugar well the cond.milk already has the needed sugar. It will be an expensiv cream but the taste is just so good. Careful its still a lot of fat and it can be addictive. (200g butter,150 (or 1:1 ratio if want) condense milk, mix the butter untill the butter taste is gone and its white, add the milk and mix it untill there are no clumps finish it with the spirit of your choice). The importan part is that when your going to use it let it cool down and harden a bit otherwhise it will be to soft to use it normaly. muti2006 . 2014-11-12T01:50:08Z item not reviewed by moderator and published For any METRIC USERS who want a decent eclair recipe: 480ml milk 1/2 vanilla bean 6 egg yolks 135g sugar 30g cornstarch 2g butter 240ml water 16g butter 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 1/2 teaspoon sugar 140g flour 3 eggs + 1 1 egg 1 1/2 teaspoons water 250ml heavy cream 115g chocolate "whisk in 60ml of the hot milk mixture" "Preheat to 220 degrees celsius" "leaving 5cm of space between them" "then reduce heat to 190 degrees" Hopefully I didn't mess anything up :) Cosmo Scepanovic 2014-08-26T09:33:17Z item not reviewed by moderator and published Love making these, how can I keep my shell from getting soft? dwenz10394 2014-04-17T13:40:16Z item not reviewed by moderator and published The pastry turned out PERFECT! I was about to give up on eclairs, as I've tried a different recipe about 3 times, only to have it work once. This recipe was much easier and turned out great. Don't open the oven before they're finished baking. Followed the directions to a T. As for the filling, I used the other recipe and messed it up, so I ended up using instant vanilla pudding. I had to mix whipping cream and skim milk (sounds strange) so I would have enough milk to make the pudding. It turned out great, and is a lot less fattening. The glaze turned out good too. I will definitely use this recipe again!! Tammy H. 2014-04-03T20:34:36Z item not reviewed by moderator and published can u substitute vanilla extract instead of vanilla bean? Hailey Trimbur 2013-11-17T21:52:03Z item not reviewed by moderator and published EASY and very YUMMY thanks F.N. sharyl m. 2013-11-09T14:39:10Z item not reviewed by moderator and published I have made something like this recipe for years but used Instant Vanilla Pudding as the base and added other things to it. I can't find the recipe. It was very easy and you made a huge round ring and cut the pastry in half and filled it. It was very simple. Any suggest
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Turkish Delight - CHARACTER EDUCATION CHARACTER EDUCATION Turkish Delight, lokum or loukoum Turkish Delight, lokum or loukoum is a confection made from starch and sugar. It is often flavored with rosewater and lemon, the former giving it a characteristic pale pink color. It has a soft, jelly-like and sometimes sticky consistency, and is often packaged and eaten in small cubes that are dusted with sugar or copra to prevent sticking. Some types contain small nut pieces, usually pistachio, hazelnut or walnuts. Other common types include flavors such as cinnamon or mint. Origin Reay Tannahill suggests that the Persian confection ahbisa (jelly) was the ancestor of Turkish rahat lokum, the long name for the sweet. According to the Ali Muhiddin Hacı Bekir Company of Istanbul, founded in 1777, lokum was popularized by them during the 19th century. Lokum was introduced to the west in the 19th century. During his travels to Istanbul, an unknown Briton became very fond of the delicacy, purchased cases of lokum, and shipped them to Britain under the name Turkish Delight. It became a major delicacy not only in Britain, but throughout continental Europe. Name The Turkish word lokum may come from lokma in Turkish or لقومlukuum, the Arabic plural of لقمة luqma(t) 'morsel' or 'mouthful'. However, there is no other word used for morsel in Turkish either. Alternatively, it may have derived from Ottoman rahat hulkum or Arabic راحة الحلقم rahat al-hulkum 'contentment of the throat'. In Libya, for example, it is known as ḥalgūm. In English, it was formerly called "lumps of delight". Around the world In North America, Turkish Delight is not especially common, but it forms the basic foundation of the Big Turk and Fry's Turkish Delight chocolate bars. It is also the basis for most of Liberty Orchards' line of confectionery, including Aplets & Cotlets. It is known in Brazil (called rahat) due to Lebanese immigration. Armenian, Cypriot, Greek (called "λουκούμι", loukoumi), Albanian, Bulgarian, Macedonian (Albanian: "llokum", Bulgarian and Macedonian: "локум", lokum), Romanian (called "rahat"), former Yugoslav states like Bosnia and Herzegovina (called "rahat lokum"), or Serbia ("ратлук", ratluk), Iranian and other Middle Eastern cuisines also have sweets similar to Turkish delight. Jelly desserts are also common in Asia, but they are entirely different from the composition of Turkish Delight and that of other Middle Eastern cuisines: Korean chapssaeltteok, similar to Japanese mochi, is a sweet cake made from sticky rice and usually filled with sweet red bean paste. China has a similar cake too, usually using sesame paste as well as red beans. In popular culture Turkish Delight is the addictive confection to which Edmund Pevensie succumbs in The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe by C.S. Lewis. Sales of the confection periodically rose after the theatrical release ofThe Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe
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Who was the youngest player (as at 2009) to win the Wimbledon Men's Singles Final?
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Wimbledon Top 10: Youngest Champions - The Championships, Wimbledon 2017 - Official Site by IBM Wimbledon Top 10: Youngest Champions By Mark Hodgkinson Does it seem as if players are getting younger? Wimbledon.com looks at the top 10 youngest champions. 1. Boris Becker was 17 years old when he won the 1985 Championships, becoming the youngest ever winner of the gentlemen's singles title. "What I remember most from winning Wimbledon at 17 was that people suddenly looked at me differently – they thought I was from planet Mars. They thought I had done something I wasn't supposed to do, something that shouldn't have been possible. But I did it. And then I did it at 18, just to make the point." 2. Before Becker, the youngest men's champion was Wilfred Baddeley, who was 19 when he won the title in 1881 (the Englishman won a couple more titles, in 1892 and 1895). 3. Martina Hingis was just 13 years old when she won the junior Wimbledon title at the 1994 Championships, so becoming the youngest champion of that competition (her first Grand Slam victory had come the season before when, at the age of 12, she won the junior French Open to become the youngest player to ever win a junior Grand Slam title). 4. Dennis Ralston, an American, is the youngest ever men's doubles champion – he was 17 when he won in 1960, alongside Mexico's Rafael Osuna. In 1966, he would reach a Wimbledon singles final, losing to Manuel Santana. 5. Lottie Dod, who was known as 'The Little Wonder', and who dressed in a long white dress and black woolen stockings, was 15 years and 285 days old when she won the ladies' singles title in 1887. She remains the youngest ladies’ singles champion. 6. Martina Hingis is the youngest ever women's doubles champion – she was 15 years and 282 days old when she won in 1996, with Helena Sukova as her partner. She is also the youngest winner of any senior title at the All England Club – Lottie Dod was three days older when she won the ladies' singles title in 1887. 7. Martina Hingis is the youngest women's singles champion of the modern era, winning the 1997 title when she was just 16. As the New York Times observed on the day that the Little Swiss Miss beat Jana Novotna: "With the smile of a cheerleader and the appetite of a shark, Hingis is the epitome of a new wave of tennis teenagers with no qualms about preying on the older generation". 8. Australia’s Rod Laver is the youngest ever man to win the mixed doubles title – he was 20 in 1959. He played with American Darlene Hard. 9. Serena Williams was 16 when she won the 1998 mixed tournament, making her the youngest ever woman to hold the title. Her partner, Max Mirnyi, had apparently been too shy to approach her himself, so it had been his father who had set up the partnership. 10. When a 20-year-old Bjorn Borg won the 1976 Wimbledon Championships, he became the youngest men's champion of the 20th century (but he didn't hold that record for long, as it was just nine years later that Boris Becker won the tournament at the age of just 17). Follow the latest news and scores from Wimbledon 2013 on Wimbledon.com or download the official iPad, iPhone and Android apps
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Wimbledon Mens Players | Mens Singles Champions | Andy Murray | Roger Federer Mens Players Wimbledon Mens Singles We take a look at the mens singles competition, providing background and chances of the players for the 2011 tournament at the All England Club. Many Tennis fans would argue that Wimbledon is the toughest of the four majors to win as it is the only one played on a grass surface. The winner must therefore be versatile in handling the different challenges that playing on grass poses. Please check here for details of the 2010 Wimbledon mens seedings . The 2011 Men’s singles at Wimbledon promises yet again to be as exciting as ever with Roger Federer favourite in the Wimbledon mens singles betting to win the crown once again afre beating Andy Roddick last year. Nadal’s victory in 2008 prevented Federer from becoming the first man in Wimbledon history to record six straight wins, he will be back at SW19 for the first time since and desperate to regain his crown. In some media circles Federer was being written off last year, but he came back to the top when he won the US Open Tennis for the fifth straight year, defeating Britain's Andy Murray in the final. He then lost to Nadal in the Australian Open final in another five set epic, before achieving his greatest moment in tennis, when he won the French Open title for the first time. That win gave him a record equalling fourteen Grand Slams a record he shares with, Sampras and he also became the first man since Andre Agassi to win all four Grand Slam titles. We think that Federer should win once more this year but the following players all have chances Robin Soderling Fred Perry - The last British Mens Single Champion Fred Perry was the last British mens single champion at Wimbledon when he won the title for the third and final time in 1936. Perry, had won the previous two mens singles titles at the 1934 and 1935 Championship and despite being some years ago reports suggest that he was one of the greatest ever Wimbledon champions. Can Scot, Andy Murray emulate the great man this year? Murray has been in outstanding form this year and won the the title at Queens Club last week. He has shot up to number three in the world rankings and is third favourite to win in the mens singles betting. He reached the quarter finals last year where he was beaten by Rafa Nadal. Tim Henman remains the only British player to get to the semi finals in recent years, he achieved this four times in total. Modern Era Mens Wimbledon Champions In recent years, some of the biggest names in mens Tennis have lifted the famous Mens Singles trophy. Four times champion Rod Laver was the first male to claim the title in the open era in 1968 and 1969. Fellow Australian John Newcombe won back to back championships in 1970 and 1971 before Bjorn Borg won four consecutive titles between 1976 - 79. During the 80s, the Wimbledon mens singles title was won by great names such as John McEnroe, Boris Becker and Stefan Edberg, all who won the title on more than one occasion during the decade. American great Pete Sampras dominated the title in the 90s winning the mens singles crown a total of seven times between 1993 and 2000, only Richard Krajicek stopped him from winning a Wimbledon record eight straight titles. In recent years, the mens singles game has been all about Roger Federer who has won the last four Wimbledon mens singles championships and the Swiss star shows no signs of slowing down his dominance of the mens game. Past Wimbledon Mens Singles Winners 1980 B. Borg (Sweeden)
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Pearl and Moonstone are traditional modern birthstones for which month of the year?
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Alexandrite is the Traditional Birthstone for June and both Pearl and Moonstone are the Modern Birthstones for the Month. Birthstones Alexandrite is the Traditional Birthstone for June and both Pearl and Moonstone are the Modern Birthstones for the Month. Alexandrite is a very rare stone that changes in color from browns to red to lavender, the gem is often simulated with a lavender crystal or cubic zirconia. Alexandrite can assist one in centering the self, reinforcing self-esteem, and augmenting ones ability to experience joy. Unless otherwise noted, all of our stones are simulated Alexandrite.
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Christmas 2015 Jeopardy Template In which state is Santa is called Kanakaloka? 100 How do many people spend Boxing Day? A) Working. B) Shopping C) Wrapping presents. 100 What colour are the berries of the mistletoe plant? 100 Just like the ones I used to know What's the second line of "I'm dreaming of a white christmas"? 100 True or false: Joseph married Mary immediately after the angel appeared to him? 200 Arizona and Florida Which two states in the US have towns called Christmas? A)Arizona and Florida B)Maine and South Dakota C)Washington and Utah D)Louisiana and Alabama 200 Norway London's Trafalgar Square Christmas tree is traditionally given by which country? A) Canada B) Norway C) Denmark D) Scotland 200 How many points does a snowflake have? 200 I saw Mommy kissing Santa Claus Child star Jimmy Boyd sang which hugely popular 1950's Christmas song, which was initially banned by the Catholic Church in Boston because it supposedly mixed sex and Christmas? 200 Canada In which country does Santa have his own personal postcode: HOH OHO? A) The U.S. B) Canada C) New Zealand 300 Snowflake, Texas Which of the following places is NOT a real U.S. city or town? A) Snowflake, Texas B) Noel, Missouri C) St. Nicholas, Florida D) Santa Claus, Georgia 300 A six pence (a coin) What's lucky to find in your Christmas Pudding? 300 What country did Christmas Trees originate from? 300 White Christmas (by Bing Crosby) What is the title of biggest selling Christmas single, globally? 300 Charles Dickens One of the most loved Christmas books is A Christmas Carol. Who wrote it? A) Mark Twain B) Charles Dickens C) Hans Christian Andersen D) Thomas M. Sawyer 400 The French drink 'Lait de Poule' What drink was adapted to become the American Christmas drink 'Egg Nog'? A) The Scandinavian drink 'Gløgg' B) The Austrian drink 'Gluhwein' C) The German drink 'Biersuppe' B) The French drink 'Lait de Poule' 400 In the U.S., he's called "Santa Claus" - what's his British name? 400 Rudolph Which of the following names is NOT a name of one of Santa's original reindeers? A) Comet B) Cupid C) Dasher D) Dancer E) Prancer F) Vixen G) Donner H) Rudolph Blitzen 400 1984 (bonus points - Band Aid II was 1989, Band Aid 20 was 2004) In what year was Band-Aid's Do They Know It's Christmas the UK Christmas chart-topping record (bonus point each for the years of reissue success by Band Aid II and Band Aid 20)? Bonus points (100 each): years of band Aid II + Band Aid 20 400 B: A lump of coal Santa keeps close track of who’s been naughty and who’s been nice! Nice children often receive toys and candy in their stockings, but naughty children may receive: A) A book B) A lump of coal C) An old shoe D) An orange 500 North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD) What major U.S. facility provides up-to-date information every Christmas Eve on the flight path of Santa Claus? A) The U.S. National Weather Service B) North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD) C) The U.S. Geological Survey D) International Arctic Research Center 500 Sandringham House Where does the British Queen traditionally spend Christmas? A) Windsor Castle B) Buckingham Palace C) Sandringham House D) Balmoral castle 500 Ten (Latin, decem - it was the tenth month of the early Roman calendar) From what does the month of December take its name? 500 Silent Night What is the English title of the carol written in 1818 by Austrian priest Josef Mohr originally called "Stille Nacht"? 500 Matheus Which of the following names does NOT belong one of the Three Kings? A) Caspar B) Balthazar C) Matheus D) Melchior
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Nasa scientists find evidence of flowing water on Mars | Science | The Guardian Mars Nasa scientists find evidence of flowing water on Mars Researchers say discovery of stains from summertime flows down cliffs and crater walls increases chance of finding life on red planet Monday 28 September 2015 11.00 EDT Last modified on Thursday 15 December 2016 11.28 EST Close This article is 1 year old Liquid water runs down canyons and crater walls over the summer months on Mars , according to researchers who say the discovery raises the chances of being home to some form of life. The trickles leave long, dark stains on the Martian terrain that can reach hundreds of metres downhill in the warmer months, before they dry up in the autumn as surface temperatures drop. Images taken from the Mars orbit show cliffs, and the steep walls of valleys and craters, streaked with summertime flows that in the most active spots combine to form intricate fan-like patterns. Scientists are unsure where the water comes from, but it may rise up from underground ice or salty aquifers, or condense out of the thin Martian atmosphere. Mars find suggests our solar system is awash with life | Letters Read more “There is liquid water today on the surface of Mars,” Michael Meyer , the lead scientist on Nasa’s Mars exploration programme, told the Guardian. “Because of this, we suspect that it is at least possible to have a habitable environment today.” A visual guide to water on Mars Read more The water flows could point Nasa and other space agencies towards the most promising sites to find life on Mars, and to landing spots for future human missions where water can be collected from a natural supply. “Mars is not the dry, arid planet that we thought of in the past,” said Nasa’s Jim Green. “Liquid water has been found on Mars.” Some of the earliest missions to Mars revealed a planet with a watery past. Pictures beamed back to Earth in the 1970s showed a surface crossed by dried-up rivers and plains once submerged beneath vast ancient lakes. Earlier this year , Nasa unveiled evidence of an ocean that might have covered half of the planet’s northern hemisphere in the distant past. Pinterest Dark narrow streaks called recurring slope lineae emanate out of the walls of Garni crater on Mars. Photograph: Nasa/AFP/Getty Images But occasionally, Mars probes have found hints that the planet might still be wet. Nearly a decade ago, Nasa’s Mars Global Surveyor took pictures of what appeared to be water bursting through a gully wall and flowing around boulders and other rocky debris. In 2011, the high-resolution camera on Nasa’s Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter captured what looked like little streams flowing down crater walls from late spring to early autumn. Not wanting to assume too much, mission scientists named the flows “recurring slope lineae” or RSL. Researchers have now turned to another instrument on board the Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter to analyse the chemistry of the mysterious RSL flows. Lujendra Ojha , of Georgia Institute of Technology in Atlanta, and his colleagues used a spectrometer on the MRO to look at infrared light reflected off steep rocky walls when the dark streaks had just begun to appear, and when they had grown to full length at the end of the Martian summer. Water on the red planet: Nasa reveals major discovery – in pictures Read more Writing in the journal Nature Geosciences , the team describes how it found infra-red signatures for hydrated salts when the dark flows were present, but none before they had grown. The hydrated salts – a mix of chlorates and perchlorates – are a smoking gun for the presence of water at all four sites inspected: the Hale, Palikir and Horowitz craters, and a large canyon called Coprates Chasma. “These may be the best places to search for extant life near the surface of Mars,” said Alfred McEwen, a planetary geologist at the University of Arizona and senior author on the study. “While it would be very important to find evidence of ancient life, it would be difficult to understand the biology. Current life would be much
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CityPages May 2015 by CityPages Kuwait (page 128) - issuu issuu Issuu on Google+ HOMEWORK FOR GROWN UPS EVERYTHING YOU LEARNED AT SCHOOL... BUT CAN YOU REMEMBER? General Knowledge Quiz 1.Teriyaki is a Japanese: Martial art; Intelligence service; Cooking method; or Cartoon hero? 2. In 2015 artist Oscar Santillan controversially removed and exhibited the top inch of: Buckingham Palace; Scafell Pike; The Eiffel Tower; or Donald Trump's hair? Test Your Vocabulary Once again the main problem was killing time. In this sentence, problem means: 1. trouble 3. What dance/music/style name is thought derived from the Spanish word ('with the colour of flame') for the wading bird Phoenicopterus? 2. effect 4. A cairn, a traditional trail marker for walkers/explorers, of simple or grand design, is basically a: Shack; Pile of stones; Wooden cross; or Hanging lantern? 4. purpose 3. judgment 5. Prince Charles' private letters to government ministers, made public by the UK Supreme Court in 2015, are known as the '(What?) memos', due to his handwriting style: Black spider; Blue tooth; Purple haze; or Green onions? The meaning of the Greek word pr贸blema meant "to put forth," which is different from the meaning of problem today, but it reminds you that any problem becomes easier to solve once you have defined it. A math problem is easier once you have the numbers in front of you: that's why word problems can be so difficult. Problem can also be an adjective in rare cases. Once you were a problem child, but now you spend your time listening to everyone else's problems. 6. Contralto refers to a singing voice/range equating to: Highest Male; Lowest Male; Highest Female; or Lowest Female? If you are facing something that will be difficult to handle, you have a problem on your hands. A problem is a roadblock in a situation, something that sets up a conflict and forces you to find a resolution. 8. The areca nut (often with betel leaf), a popular stimulant in Asia, is traditionally prepared for: Chewing; Smoking; Drinking; or Sniffing? 9.'Ol' Blue Eyes' is the nickname of: Lord Byron; Frank Sinatra; Al Capone; or Napoleon Bonaparte? 10. The Italian word 'scuderia' typically referring to a motor racing team, eg Scuderia Ferrari, means: Stable; Able; Fable; or Label? 11. The ball-shaped roots of a more popular salad vegetable, Bergers White Ball, Ibis, Kojak, and Snow White are what? 12. Kazakhstan, Mongolia, Chad, Niger, Mali and Ethiopia are the largest nations in the world without a: Railway system; Coastline; Poisonous snake; or National currency? 13. What is the correct order of this essential rule for aircraft pilots: Communicate, Aviate, Navigate? ANSWER: 1.In this question, problem is a noun that means a source of difficulty. 7. Name Warren Buffett's investment corporation, which he bought in 1964, ostensibly to sack its boss who had made him angry? 10-digit Number 10 1. Find a 10-digit number where the first digit is how many zeros in the number, the second digit is how many 1s in the number etc. until the tenth digit which is how many 9s in the number. 14. The eponymous cannabis brand launched in 2015 by a famous country music singer is: Willie's Reserve; Garth's Ganja; Dollydope; or Shaniah's Shtash? 15. Created by Bob Kane and Bill Finger, who first appeared in Detective Comics No27 in May 1939? 18. Susy, a portmanteau abbreviation for a fundamental yet increasingly elusive particle physics theory is in full 'Super (What?)': System; Symmetry; Sympathy; or Syllabub? 19. The Ryman Auditorium (also called the Union Gospel Tabernacle) is the home of what major music institution? 20. The position of the Arctic Circle was/is determined by: Sea ice; Sun visibility; Temperature; or Unclaimed territory? ANSWERS:1.Cooking method (grilled fish/meat with sweetened soy sauce glaze), 2. Scafell Pike (England's highest mountain), 3. Flamenco (based on 'flamengo', Spanish for flamingo - the other suggested meaning, 'Flemish', is a somewhat less appealing origin), 4. Pile of stones, 5. Black spider, 6. Lowest Female, 7. Berkshire Hathaway (Buffett tells th
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An Oral History of �Ms.’ Magazine -- New York Magazine Ms. staff meeting in June 1972. From left: Letty Cottin Pogrebin, Gloria Steinem, Margaret Sloan-Hunter, Suzanne Levine, Mary Thom, Harriet Lyons, Patricia Carbine, and Ruth Sullivan. (Photo: Nancy Crampton) In the years leading up to the birth of Ms., women had trouble getting a credit card without a man’s signature, had few legal rights when it came to divorce or reproduction, and were expected to aspire solely to marriage and motherhood. Job listings were segregated (�Help wanted, male�). There was no Title IX (banning sex discrimination in federally funded athletic programs); no battered-women’s shelters, rape-crisis centers, and no terms such as sexual harassment and domestic violence. Few women ran magazines, even when the readership was entirely female, and they weren’t permitted to write the stories they felt were important; the focus had to be on fashion, recipes, cosmetics, or how to lure a man and keep him interested. �When I suggested political stories to The New York Times Sunday Magazine, my editor just said something like, �I don’t think of you that way,’ � recalls Gloria Steinem. �It was all pale male faces in, on, and running media,� says Robin Morgan, who was Ms.’s editor in the late eighties and early nineties. But in the mid-sixties, feminist organizations such as New York Radical Women,Redstockings, and NOW began to emerge. On March 18, 1970, about a hundred women stormed into the male editor’s office of Ladies’ Home Journal and staged a sit-in for eleven hours, demanding that the magazine hire a female editor-in-chief. Says feminist activist-writer Vivian Gornick, �It was a watershed moment. It showed us, the activists in the women’s movement, that we did, indeed, have a movement.� See Also: • Emily Nussbaum on the Rise of the Feminist Blogosphere By age 29, Gloria Steinem had forged a reputation as a smart, pithy writer with her 1963 exposé in Show magazine about going undercover as a Playboy Bunny. She was a staff writer at New York Magazine when it debuted in 1968, along with Jimmy Breslin and Tom Wolfe. Radicalized by an abortion speak-out, which she covered for New York in 1969, Steinem started spending more time thinking, writing, and giving talks about feminism. She testified in the Senate in 1970 on behalf of the Equal Rights Amendment, and co-founded the Women’s Action Alliance and the National Women’s Political Caucus in 1971. That same year, she helped launchMs. magazine,which became the first periodical ever to be created, owned, and operated entirely by women. A forty-page excerpt of its preview issue was published in the December 20, 1971, issue of this magazine. Here are the stories of the women who were there. Gloria’s Living Room In early 1971, Gloria Steinem and attorney/activist Brenda Feigen hosted a crowd of female journalists at two meetings in their respective apartments�Steinem’s in the East Seventies, Feigen’s in Tudor City�to brainstorm ideas for a possible publication for women. Brenda Feigen (co-founder, with Steinem, of the Women’s Action Alliance, 1971): It was amazing: jammed with well-known women writers, journalists, and activists. All of them said, �We can’t get real stories about women published.� Jane O’Reilly (contributor, 1971�90s): People were sitting on the floor, on chairs, hanging from rafters. When it came to all the topics proposed, it struck me as being like your first trip to Europe: You think you have to go to every single country because you might never get to go back. Article Ideas From a Confidential Memo Some Notes on a New Magazine (4/71): *THE POLITICS OF SEX *DON’T BELIEVE HIM WHEN HE SAYS POLITICS BEGIN IN WASHINGTON. POLITICS BEGIN AT HOME. *HOW NOT TO GO THROUGH MENOPAUSE *A SECRETARY IS AN OFFICE WIFE *SOMEONE SHOULD HAVE LIBERATED PAT NIXON *�OF COURSE, I’M ALL FOR EQUAL PAY, BUT � � *HOW MARRIAGE KILLS LOVE Susan Braudy (co-editor/writer, 1973�78): After one�meeting, Gloria said, �I’ve been thinking about a�newsletter.� Letty Cottin Pogrebi
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Trying to find the real Lady Day: Those who try to tell Billie Holiday's story often discover an unknowable life -- by Robert Fulford Trying to find the real Lady Day: Those who try to tell Billie Holiday's story often discover an unknowable life by Robert Fulford ( The National Post , 17 May 2005) The sign on the bus, "Lady Day Orchestra," announced in 1950 that Billie Holiday had organized a big band to go on the road. Eighteen musicians left New York for a four-week tour of one-nighters, to end in New Orleans. They would play dances and Billie would sing. It sounded promising. But this was not a shrewd project. It was run by Billie's boyfriend-manager, John Levy, who acquired his business knowledge as a pimp. Promotion was handled by Dewey Shewey, a part-time burglar, new to the music business. He was wanted by the police, who arrested him during the tour. It turned out he hadn't done much promoting. Levy didn't know what to do. Lady Day's Orchestra was dying. Tempers flared. Billie broke a Coke bottle over Levy's head and he knifed her, both of them requiring hospital attention. The musicians were unpaid. Somewhere in the Carolinas the bus driver, also unpaid, walked off. Billie and Levy also disappeared. The musicians, all of them black, had to find their way home through the hostile, segregated South. Those who knew Billie's history were not astonished. Her professional life was a series of calamities, as Julia Blackburn, a British novelist who has also written books about Napoleon and Goya, demonstrates in the latest Holiday biography, With Billie (Random House). Blackburn leans on research prepared in the 1970s by a writer named Linda Kuehl. Planning a book about Billie, Kuehl interviewed everyone from the woman trombonist on that southern tour to a nun at the Home of the Good Shepherd, the Baltimore reform school where the 10-year-old Billie was incarcerated for truancy. Kuehl tried to write a biography but failed; she committed suicide in 1979. Donald Clarke used some of her interviews in his account of Billie's life, Wishing on the Moon, in 1994. Blackburn makes them the core of her book. There will never be an authoritative Life of Billie Holiday. The documents don't exist, and the witnesses have often lied, many of them because they were crooks. Even honest witnesses have faulty memories, inflected by narcotics; Billie herself would tell the same story several ways. So Blackburn acknowledges that the anecdotes are often contradictory, calls her book an oral history and tries to catch her subject in a web of interviews. She provides a cheerless glimpse at black show business, a place that was exciting and illuminating for those who took pleasure in its music yet perilous and frantic for those, like Billie, who lived within it. Billie was a teenage prostitute who began singing because she felt like it and kept at it because a few night clubs paid her a little money. An untrained amateur, she turned out to be much better than any of the professionals. She impressed the world's toughest critics, the jazz musicians of New York -- among them Benny Goodman, Count Basie and Lester Young. Today most vocalists of the 1930s are all but entirely forgotten, but we still admire records she made more than 70 years ago. Blackburn has no idea how this happened. Her knowledge of narcotics law far exceeds her knowledge of jazz history. She mentions only a few specific records, and the great players Billie worked with are discussed mostly for their place in her personal odyssey. Male companions dominate. A pianist friend said that Billie was a fool for men: "She went through the whole zoo until she got to the leopard," which was where she remained. All her life she lived with abusive men who were also pimps. She goaded them to violence, then fought back ferociously. Her men, without exception, stole her money. A couple of them seem to have betrayed her to narcotics agents. There's no record that any were interested in her music or her health. Possibly the most sinister was her last husband, Louis McKay, who talked about her
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Gil Scott-Heron | Wiki | Everipedia You can edit something on the page right now! Register today, it's fast and free. Gil Scott-Heron May 27, 2011(2011-05-27) (aged 62) New York City, U.S. [4] Poet, singer-songwriter, author, musician, bluesologist Instruments RCA , Flying Dutchman , Strata East , Arista , TVT , XL Associated acts "Johannesburg", a single in 1975 and again in 1983. Profiles Gilbert "Gil" Scott-Heron (April 1, 1949 – May 27, 2011) was an American soul and jazz poet , [5] [6] musician, and author, known primarily for his work as a spoken-word performer in the 1970s and 1980s. His collaborative efforts with musician Brian Jackson featured a musical fusion of jazz, blues, and soul, as well as lyrical content concerning social and political issues of the time, delivered in both rapping and melismatic vocal styles by Scott-Heron. His own term for himself was "bluesologist", [7] which he defined as "a scientist who's concerned with the origin of the blues". His music, most notably on Pieces of a Man and Winter in America in the early 1970s, influenced and helped engender later African-American music genres such as hip hop and neo soul . Scott-Heron remained active until his death, and in 2010 released his first new album in 16 years, entitled I'm New Here . A memoir he had been working on for years up to the time of his death, The Last Holiday, was published posthumously in January 2012. [8] [9] His recording work received much critical acclaim, especially one of his best-known compositions " The Revolution Will Not Be Televised ". [10] Early years Gil Scott-Heron was born in Chicago , Illinois. [7] His mother, Bobbie Scott-Heron, was an opera singer who performed with the New York Oratorio Society. Scott-Heron's father, Gil Heron , nicknamed "The Black Arrow", was a Jamaican football player in the 1950s who became the first black man to play for Celtic Football Club in Glasgow . Gil's parents separated in his early childhood [11] and he was sent to live with his maternal grandmother, Lillie Scott, in Jackson, Tennessee . [12] [13] When Scott-Heron was 12 years old, his grandmother died and he returned to live with his mother in the Bronx , New York City. He enrolled at DeWitt Clinton High School , [11] but later transferred to The Fieldston School [7] after impressing the head of the English department with one of his writings and earning a full scholarship. [11] As one of five black students at the prestigious school, Scott-Heron was faced with alienation and a significant socioeconomic gap. During his admissions interview at Fieldston, an administrator asked him, "'How would you feel if you see one of your classmates go by in a limousine while you're walking up the hill from the subway?' And [he] said, 'Same way as you. Y'all can't afford no limousine. How do you feel?'" [14] This type of intractable boldness would become a hallmark of Scott-Heron's later recordings. Scott-Heron attended Lincoln University in Pennsylvania , as it was the college chosen by his biggest influence Langston Hughes . It was here that Scott-Heron met Brian Jackson with whom he formed the band Black & Blues. After about two years at Lincoln, Scott-Heron took a year off to write the novels The Vulture and The Nigger Factory. [15] The Last Poets performed at Lincoln in 1969 and Abiodun Oyewole of that Harlem group said Scott-Heron asked him after the performance, "Listen, can I start a group like you guys?" [11] Scott-Heron returned to New York City, settling in Chelsea, Manhattan . The Vulture was published in 1970 and well received. Although Scott-Heron never received his undergraduate degree, he received a master's degree in Creative Writing in 1972 from Johns Hopkins University . His 1972 masters thesis was titled Circle of Stone. [16] Recording career The early live recording from Scott-Heron's debut album features spoken word vocal delivery and African-style congas. One of his best-known compositions contains hip-hop elements such as rapping, cultural and political references, heavy drumbeats, and minimalist production. Winter i
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Free Flashcards about GK 6 Which horse was involved in the 1913 incident that killed Emily Davison? Anmer What is the meaning of "discursive"? digressing from subject to subject What was the German 'Jugendstil' known as in Britain and the USA? Art Nouveau The artists Odilon Redon and Fernand Khnopff were most closely associated with which artistic movement? Symbolism What nationality was artist Fernand Khnopff? Belgian What is the meaning of 'post hoc, ergo propter hoc'? "After which, therefore because of which" In which year did BBC Radio 2, in the guise of the BBC Light Programme, start broadcasting? 1945 What radio programme used the signature tune "At The Sign Of The Swinging Cymbal" by Bryan Fahey? Pick of The Pops Agricola, Roman Governor of Britain, was which Roman writer's father-in-law? Tacitus Agricola, Roman Governor of Britain, was recalled in disgrace by which Emperor? Domitian Which Iron Age tribe had a capital at Emain Macha in Ulster? Ulaid Who had a 1955 Number 1 with "Softly, Softly"? Ruby Murray Who had UK hits with "Be My Love" and "Because You're Mine"? Mario Lanza Who took "Rose Marie" to No 1 spot in the UK IN 1954? Slim Whitman In 1955 Jimmy Young had a No 1 single with "The Man From..." - where? Laramie Which singer was the indirect cause of 1944's Columbus Day Riot? Frank Sinatra In which year did "Rock Around The Clock" hit No 1 in both the UK and the US? 1955 Both "boogie-woogie" and "rock and roll" supposedly got their names from what? Euphemisms for sex Who coined the term "Rhythm and Blues"? Jerry Wexler Which Cleveland DJ is usually credited with coining the term "rock n roll" to apply to the music of that style? Alan Freed Which band were originally called "The Rambling Yodeller And The Sandmen"? Bill Haley & The Comets Who had a 1950s hit with "Be-Bop-A Lula"? Gene Vincent and The Blue Caps Which chemical elements occupy positions 89-103 on the Periodic Table? Actinides What name is given to a 3D co-ordinate system with three planes, x, y, and Z? Cartesian What are the names given to the three sides of a right-angled triangle? Hypotenuse, Base, Altitude If theta represents the angle opposite the altitude in a right angled triangle, a is the altitude, b the base and c is the hypotenuse, what is sinθ equal to? a/c If theta represents the angle opposite the altitude in a right angled triangle, a is the altitude, b the base and c is the hypotenuse, what is cosθ equal to? b/c If theta represents the angle opposite the altitude in a right angled triangle, a is the altitude, b the base and c is the hypotenuse, what is tanθ equal to? a/b (or sinθ/cosθ) What is the meaning of sin(squared)θ? sinθsinθ An object that has both magnitude and direction in space Which letters are traditionally used for the three base vectors? i, j, k Who had a 1962 Number 1 with "Wonderful Land"? The Shadows Which artistic group was founded in 1911 by Kandinsky and Marc? Der Blaue Reiter Artist Franz Marc was born in wRhich country? Germany Who painted "Luxe, Calme et Volupte"? Matisse Who is generally held to be the originator of the Suprematist art movement? Malevich The artists Boccioni, Carra and Severeni, all Italians, belonged to which movement? Futurism What was the real name of The Big Bopper, who died in a plane crash along with Buddy Holly? JP Richardson What was the stage name of the singer Rosemary Brown? Dana Which country singer got to No. 1 in the UK with "Coward Of The County"? Kenny Rogers Who composed "The Stars And Stripes Forever"? John Phillip Sousa Who composed the waltz "Tales From The Vienna Woods"? Johann Strauss Robert-Francois Damiens attempted to assassinate (and failed, although he did wound) which king? Louis XV of France When was the Seven Years' War? 1756-63 Whose final work was 1804's "Opus Postumum"? Kant The Pregolya River, which features in Euler's 'Seven Bridges'problem, runs through which city? Kaliningrad Who wrote 1848's "The Principles Of Political Economy"? John Stuart Mill What is defined as "the composite of an organism's observable traits"? Phenotype The Japanese word 'hara',
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TALAQ | Islamic Sharia Contact Us TALAQ Due to the financial responsibilities which he has to bear, the right to divorce in Islam is primarily given to the husband. A Muslim who wishes to divorce his wife is therefore advised – in the first instance – to ask for an arbitration meeting, arranged by elders of the couple so that a reconciliation may be reached. If such efforts fail and the man sincerely thinks he cannot live a harmonious life with his wife, he may divorce her either verbally or in writing. In both cases, it is recommended for there to be two witnesses present on the occasion of the pronouncement of such a divorce. A man should (a) divorce only once and (b) only during the time when his wife is not on her menses and (c) there has been no sexual contact with her since the time of her last menses. After a divorce is pronounced by a husband, his wife must wait for a given period (‘iddat’). During this period, the wife is allowed to stay in the same house, but they can not have sexual relation amongst them.The man is allowed to take her back either verbally saying “I TAKE YOU BACK“, or physically, by having intimate relation with her. if, after this waiting period, the husband fails to take his wife back, then the wife is completely divorced, and must leave the matrimonial home immediately. It is also recommended to have two witnesses present in the case, where the husband decides to take back (‘ruju’) his wife, before the end of the iddat. Where a man has pronounced three divorces, on three different occasions, he can neither take back his former wife, nor remarry her. The Council issues a divorce certificate on the basis of “talaq nama”, signed by the applicant in the presence of two witnesses. The man is required to pay the dower amount in full to the woman. PROCEDURE FOR TALAQ 1. All new and prospective clients, must download the Talaq Form, fill it in and post or E-Mail to the Islamic Shari’a Council, detailing the main reasons for their (the applicant) seeking a divorce. 2. Upon obtaining a fully completed application form with the relevant details from the applicant – amongst which is included a contact address for the wife, and a copy of the client’s passport, nikkah nama / civil marriage certificate, decree nisi / absolute – the Council will register the application. An application will not be registered if any details or documents requested on the application form are not included on or with a submitted application form. 3. The Council will then send a talaq nama to the husband. He must sign this in front of two witnesses and return it to the Council. 4. The Council keeps the wife of the proceedings by letter. The letter notifies the wife that she has a period of thirty days in which to respond. If the Council receives no response from the wife within this period, the Council will then ask the husband to (a) verify the address of his wife, and (b) ensure that the full amount of dower – agreed at time of marriage – has been paid in full: the Council will only consider the full amount of dower to have been paid by the husband, where this amount is indentical to the full dower amount, as originally specified at the time of marriage. 5. After all of the above stages have been reached, the Council will issue two original copies of Islamic divorce; one will be sent, with the dower amount, by post to the woman, and one copy will be forwarded to the applicant. The Council conducts Islamic divorces only It does not conduct cases as part of the UK legal or judicial systems For advice regarding a civil divorce, please consult a qualified, legal representative.
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History of Divorce History of Divorce Around The World By Molly Kalafut Just as marriage creates a family relationship, divorce ends that marriage. Most of the Western Hemisphere and some countries in the Eastern Hemisphere allow divorce under certain circumstances. The legal issues surrounding eligibility for divorce are often very complicated and include everything from alimony and child support to whether the divorced wife must return to her maiden name. Remarriage is is a surprisingly sticky issue, and throughout history many regions regulated if or when a divorced husband or wife could remarry. Babylonia Divorce regulation was first introduced by the Code of Hammurabi in ancient Babylonia. Brazil In 1978 the country of Brazil made divorce legal. Canada In the 1960s Canada legalized divorce. Previously the only option was to get a marriage dissolved by an Act of Parliament with an investigation by a special committee of the Canadian Senate. In July 2004, a lesbian couple in Ontario, Canada became the first same-sex couple in Canada to seek a divorce...complicated by divorce laws that define spouses as "either of a man or a woman who are married to each other." The couple had been together for nearly 10 years, married on June 18, 2003 about a week after it was legalized and then separated only 5 days later. The Ontario Court of Appeal ruled the Divorce Act unconstitutional on September 13, 2004 and ordered same-sex marriages added. Chile In March 2004 the Congress of Chile approved legislation to legalize divorce after 9 years of debate and a 120 year divorce ban. The legalized divorce was signed into law during May 2004 by President Ricardo Lagos of Chile. The first divorces took place on November 18 2004 when the law first went into effect. Couples that want to divorce are required to undergo 2 months of counseling and separation of 1 year if both parties agree, or 3 years separation if the couples don't agree. The separation period can be waived by a judge for "violations of marital duties" that include violence, drugs, criminal acts, prostitution or homosexuality. Despite the Catholic Church's heated opposition to the law, Lagos was quoted as saying "We cannot impose the positions of one sector of our society on all Chileans". Until the legalization, couples had to find creative ways to secure annulments - such as saying a false address had been given when they married. Despite the excessive cost (3+ months salary) involved in the nearly-sham annulments, more than 6,000 couples sought it each year. The new legal divorces cost less by about half. China In 1980 China legalized the no-fault divorce. Even if the divorce is wanted by both parties, it requires a mediation process by local committees beforehand to prove the marriage is irreparably damaged. Committees may be reluctant to approve the divorce if the wife can't find separate housing, which is complicated and difficult because housing is scarce and apartments are allocated by the husband's "work unit". Since the apartment and property are awarded to the spouse that stays in the residence, the husband usually receives all the property from a divorce. France In 1792 divorce was legalized in France then later made illegal in 1816. German States In the Personal Status Act 1875 German states allowed divorce if the couple was previously entitled to a religious "perpetual separation order". Ireland On February 27, 1997 the country of Ireland joined the rest of Europe in making divorce legal when it passed an amendment ending the country's constitutional divorce ban. Italy Rome in classical times before Christianization had an informal, private divorce process. Divorces could be carried out mutually by the partners. Husbands could unilaterally decide on divorce for little or no reason, announced by a letter "repudium". In 449 the emperors Theodosius and Valentinian of Rome changed the divorce law to allow penalty-free divorces to men and woman if their spouse committed certain acts (homicide, poisoning, robbery, etc). In addi
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E.B. White Biography | Charlotte's Web | Stuart Little | Author Profile | Photo | Children's Books | Classics | Quotes E.B. White Biography Birthdate: July 11, 1899 Birthplace: Mount Vernon, NY E.B. White has warmed your hearts with his classic children's tales. His most famous book, Charlotte's Web , has been made into a movie and is set to hit the silver screen in December 2006. Read more about this wonderful author! E.B. White - Early Beginnings Elwyn Brooks White was the youngest child of a large family . His parents loved kids - that's probably where his passion for writing children's books came from! He graduated from Cornell University in 1921 and worked as a reporter at various publications including The New Yorker, where he fell in love with his editor, Katharine Sergeant Angell, who he later married. E.B. White - From Stuart to Charlotte E.B. White went on to become the most important contributor to The New Yorker during the '30s. Though he was best known for his articles and essays, he tried his hand at writing children's books at the suggestion of his niece. He wrote his first story in 1945, about a boy named Stuart Little who was the size of a mouse ! In 1952, he wrote one of the most beloved children's books of all time, Charlotte's Web. Both books won the Laura Ingalls Wilder Medal, which is a major award in children's literature. His third and final children's book was The Trumpet of the Swan, which is about a trumpeter swan that's born without a voice . So what does he do? He learns to play the trumpet! After a long battle with Alzheimer's disease, E.B. White passed away on October 1, 1985 - but his classic tales will live on forever. E.B. White - Did U Know? E.B. White lived on a farm , and on that farm there was a barn that inspired many of the characters in his stories. E.B. White had severe stage fright. E.B. White suffered from hypochondria, which is the fear of imaginary illnesses. All three of E.B. White's children's books have been made into movies. Michael J. Fox was the man behind the voice of Stuart Little, The Trumpet of the Swan featured Reese Witherspoon , and Julia Roberts will be the voice of Charlotte the spider in the upcoming flick! E.B. White Says... "We should all do what, in the long run, gives us joy, even if it is only picking grapes or sorting the laundry." Related Stories:
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Captain Marvel Adventures : Free Texts : Download & Streaming : Internet Archive Captain Marvel Adventures Warren Captain Marvel is a fictional superhero created in 1939 by artist C. C. Beck and writer Bill Parker. Originally published by Fawcett Comics and later by DC Comics, he first appeared in Whiz Comics #2 (February 1940) with a premise that taps adolescent fantasy. Shazam is the alter ego of Billy Batson, who works as a radio news reporter and was chosen to be a champion of good by an ancient wizard (also named Shazam). Whenever Billy speaks the word "Shazam!", he is struck by a magic lightning bolt that transforms him into an adult superhero empowered with the abilities of six archetypal, historical figures. Several friends and family members, most notably Marvel Family cohorts Mary Marvel and Captain Marvel Jr. can share Billy's power and become "Marvels" themselves. Hailed as "the world's mightiest mortal" in his adventures, Captain Marvel was nicknamed "The Big Red Cheese" by arch-villain Doctor Sivana, an epithet later adopted by Captain Marvel's fans. Based on sales, Captain Marvel was the most popular superhero of the 1940s. His Captain Marvel Adventures comic book series sold more copies than Superman and other competing books of the time. Captain Marvel was also the first comic book superhero to be adapted into film, in a 1941 Republic Pictures serial titled Adventures of Captain Marvel. Fawcett ceased publishing Captain Marvel-related comics in 1953, partly because of a copyright infringement suit from DC Comics, alleging that Captain Marvel was a copy of Superman. In 1972, DC licensed the Marvel Family characters and returned them to publication, acquiring all rights to the characters by 1991. DC has since integrated Captain Marvel and the Marvel Family into their DC Universe, and have attempted to revive the property several times with mixed success. Fetching more results DESCRIPTION Captain Marvel is a fictional superhero created in 1939 by artist C. C. Beck and writer Bill Parker. Originally published by Fawcett Comics and later by DC Comics, he first appeared in Whiz Comics #2 (February 1940) with a premise that taps adolescent fantasy. Shazam is the alter ego of Billy Batson, who works as a radio news reporter and was chosen to be a champion of good by an ancient wizard (also named Shazam). Whenever Billy speaks the word "Shazam!", he is struck by a magic lightning bolt that transforms him into an adult superhero empowered with the abilities of six archetypal, historical figures. Several friends and family members, most notably Marvel Family cohorts Mary Marvel and Captain Marvel Jr. can share Billy's power and become "Marvels" themselves. Hailed as "the world's mightiest mortal" in his adventures, Captain Marvel was nicknamed "The Big Red Cheese" by arch-villain Doctor Sivana, an epithet later adopted by Captain Marvel's fans. Based on sales, Captain Marvel was the most popular superhero of the 1940s. His Captain Marvel Adventures comic book series sold more copies than Superman and other competing books of the time. Captain Marvel was also the first comic book superhero to be adapted into film, in a 1941 Republic Pictures serial titled Adventures of Captain Marvel. Fawcett ceased publishing Captain Marvel-related comics in 1953, partly because of a copyright infringement suit from DC Comics, alleging that Captain Marvel was a copy of Superman. In 1972, DC licensed the Marvel Family characters and returned them to publication, acquiring all rights to the characters by 1991. DC has since integrated Captain Marvel and the Marvel Family into their DC Universe, and have attempted to revive the property several times with mixed success. ACTIVITY
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Tarpeian Rock - Ancient Roman Execution By Rae Bryant Updated February 19, 2016. Definition: The Tarpeian Rock was a place of execution of ancient origin reserved for murderers and traitors who were hurled from its sharp cliffs. Scholars place its location on the Capitoline Hill . Some place the Tarpeian Rock close to the temple of Jupiter Capitolinus , while others believe it to be above the Roman Forum , on the south-east corner of the hill. According to Roman founding legends, the Tarpeian Rock derives its name from the Vestal Virgin (see Varro L. L. V.41 ) Tarpeia, a Roman heroine and daughter of Spurius Tarpeius, who was commander of the Capitoline fortress under Rome's first king, Romulus. Tarpeia's death resulted from a war between the Romans and Sabines . Romulus abducted Sabine women for the purposes of providing Romans with wives and heirs. There are several strains of Tarpeia's story, but the most common tells of Tarpeia letting the enemy Sabines enter Rome by unlocking the gate only after making the Sabines swear to hand over their shields (bracelets, as told in some strains of the story). continue reading below our video Test Your General Science Knowledge Though Tarpeia let the Sabines into the gate, her purpose was to trick them into surrender or defeat. The Sabines, upon the realization, threw their shields at Tarpeia, thereby killing her. In another version, the Sabines killed Tarpeia for her treachery, as they could not trust a Roman who betrayed her own people. Either way, the Romans, unsure as to Tarpeia's motive, used the Tarpeian Rock as a place of execution for traitors. Sources:
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Appian Way, Rome Appian Way 5 171 votes Via Appia Antica (Old Appian Way) was once one of the world's most important roads and the most famous of all the roads that radiated from Rome towards the far ends of the Roman Empire. Building the Road The Via Appia, originally built in 312 BC, was the brainchild of Appius Claudius Caecus, the then-censor of Rome, who was known for organizing bold public works that helped make life easier for the people of Rome. Appian Way Appius Claudius' most famous project was this road, which would eventually run all the way from Rome to the port city of Brindisi. The road began as a level dirt surface upon which mortar and small stones were laid. On top of that, gravel was placed, topped with interlocking stones that would provide a flat surface for those traveling the road. Historians say the stones fit together so well that it was nearly impossible to stick a knife between them. Ditches were dug on either side of the road and were protected by retaining walls. A 560 km long road Via Appia began at the Circus Maximus , passing along the Baths of Caracalla , and later, the Aurelian Wall . Near Rome the road was lined with tombs. When the road left the city, it traveled through wealthy suburbs on its way straight through the Appian Mountains and over the former Pontine Marshes to Terracina, a coastal town 56 km south of Rome. From there the Appian Way followed the western coast, eventually ending at Capua, making the original road about 210 km long. Ancient Roman Pavement This road achieved its goals by helping the Roman army move military supplies where they were needed in a quick manner, resulting in several victories for the army. Sometime around 295 BC, the road was extended to Benevenutum and then, within the next five years, to Venusia and Tarentum. Eventually, the Appian Way made it all the way to the port city of Brindisi on Italy's southeast coast, 560 km from Rome (about 350 miles). Monuments Along the Appian Way Relief on a tomb Since it was forbidden to bury the dead in the city proper, many were buried along the roads leading out of Rome. Important people built tombs for themselves or for their whole family. Sometimes these tombs were as large as a house. Their shapes varied from a tumulus or a pyramid to a small temple. The Via Appia was lined with such monuments and many of them are still visible today. The most impressive is the well-preserved tomb of Cecilia Metella - the wife of one of Julius Caesar's generals, which looks almost like a fortress. Other notable tombs include the tomb of Marcus Servilius, the tomb of Tomb of Cecilia Metella Tomb of Sextus Pompeius Justus Romulus (son of Emperor Maxentius), the tomb of Seneca (a Roman philosopher) and the tomb of the family of Sextus Pompeius Justus; The inscription on the tomb tells of the grief of a father burying his young children. There's also an emperor buried along the Via Appia, Gallienus, who was murdered in 268 AD. Other Sights Besides the numerous tombs along the road, there are some other monuments that line the Via Appia: the Temple of Hercules, the church Quo Vadis (where Saint Peter is said to have met Christ) and the remains of the Gothic church of San Nicola. The Villa dei Quintili, with its ancient baths and beautiful friezes and sculptures is located nearby at the Via Appia Nuova. And nearby the tomb of Romulus is the Circus Maxentius, a large arena where chariot races were held. Adjacent to the circus was a palace built by Emperor Maxentius. The circus, which was second in size only to the Circus Maximus , is the best preserved of all Roman circuses. Underneath While the Via Appia is lined with monuments and tombs of ancient Roman patrician families, many find what's under the Appian Way to be more interesting. Below the street are miles of tunnels - known as catacombs - where the early Christians buried their dead and, when necessary, held secret church services. Several of the catacombs are open to the public and on a guided tour led by local priests and monks, visitors can view ancient burial niches and a
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Which future British monarch ‘married’ Maria Fitzherbert in 1785?
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The Royal House Of Hanover - British Monarchy Family History British Monarchy Family History The Royal House Of Hanover The Royal House of Hanover was the ruling royal house of Great Britain and Ireland for one hundred and eighty seven years from 1714 - 1901, by way of six monarchs. King George I came to the throne upon the death of the Royal House of Stuart monarch Queen Anne in 1714 as he was the late queen's closest Protestant relative through his mother Queen Sophie, who was the grand daughter of King James I of England by way of her mother Elisabeth of Bohemia. GEORGE I George was born on the 28th of May 1660 in Hanover in Germany, which at that time was part of the Holy Roman Empire. He was the oldest child of Ernest Augustus, Elector of Hanover and his wife Countess Sophie of Rhineland - Palatine. He came to the British throne after the death of his cousin, the last Stuart monarch, Queen Anne. King George was crowned at Westminster Abbey on the 20th of October 1714 at the age of fifty and was not particularly liked or welcomed by the British people, probably for no other reason than he was a foreigner. It was believed that he did not speak very good English, although records show that he did have a good understanding of the language. However, his lack of English did go on to see a diminishing of the monarchy and more power and control given to the government, which, by the time of his death in 1727, had left full power of the running of the country to Robert Walpole, Great Britain's very first Prime Minister. King George's reign also brought about the Jacobite Rebellions (1715 - 1746) - a series of uprisings and rebellions aimed at restoring the Royal House of Stuart to the throne of Britain - an act designed to replace him with the former Queen Anne's half brother James Francis Edward Stuart, an act that failed mainly due to the Stuart's Catholicism. On a personal level George is best remembered for his long running feud with his only son, the future King George II. King George died whilst on a visit to his native Germany on the 11th of June 1727 at Osnabruck. He is buried at the Herrenhausen in Hanover, Germany. SOPHIA DOROTHEA OF CELLE In 1682, by way of an arranged marriage of state, George married Sophia Dorothea of Celle (1666 - 1726) on the 22nd of November 1682 in Celle, Germany. Sophia Dorothea was born on the 15th of September 1666 in Celle, Germany and was the daughter of George William, Duke of Brunswick - Luneburg and his long term mistress, Eleonore d'Esmier d'Olbreuse. Sophia Dorothea is best remembered for her affair with Philip Christoph von Konigsmarck, which when found out, resulted in her spending the last thirty years of her life incarcerated in the Castle of Ahlden in her native Celle, where she was denied any contact with her children ever again. She died from liver failure brought on by gall stones on the 13th of November 1726 and was later interred at the Stadtkirche in Celle, Germany. Her lover was apparently murdered by order of the King, but this has never been verified. Before her affair and subsequent divorce and incarceration, their union had produced two heirs one of which would become the King of England and the other would become the Queen of Prussia. George II of Great Britain - (1683 - 1760) - Married Caroline of Brandenburg - Ansbach, a union which produced nine children, one of which would become the future Queen of Denmark and another would become the future Princess of Orange. Sophia - (1687 - 1757) - Sophia married Fredrick William I of Prussia, making her Queen of Prussia and Electress of Brandenburg. Their union produced ten children, including the future King Fredrick II of Prussia and the future Queen Louise Ulrika of Sweden. EHRENGARD MELUSINE VON DER SCHULENBURG After his divorce in 1694 George began the first of two long term affairs. His first mistress was Ehrengard Melusine von der Schulenburg, a former lady in waiting to his mother the Electress Sophia. In 1716 Melusine moved to London to be with George and straight away he
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What is the chief ingredient of a ‘dhansak’ curry?
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Chicken Dhansak Recipe - Indian.Food.com Cut chicken breasts in two and sever the legs at the joint. With the salt mash the ginger and garlic to a pulp. In a grinder mix together the coriander seeds, cumin seeds, fennel seeds, cardamoms, cinnamon stick, dried chillies, peppercorns, bay leaves, fenugreek seeds, and the mustard seed. Mix in 6 tbsp water to make a past, add the garlic and ginger pulp mix well and add to the chicken, making sure that the meat is well coated. Refrigerate overnight. In a large pan melt the ghee over medium heat and fry the chicken with any juices for about 10 minutes. Add the water, bring to the boil and simmer covered for 20 minutes. Turn off the heat. Mix the split peas and lentils together and wash them till the water runs clear. Drain them. Heat the oil in another pan and fry the onions till just golden. Add the turmeric and garam masala, cook for 1 min, add the lentils and cook over low heat for 5 minutes. Add the water and salt bring to the boil, reduce the heat and cook for 30 minutes. Mash the dhal to make a smooth sloppy mixture and add this to the pan with the chicken inches. Bring to the boil, reduce the heat and cook for 30 mins,stirring to make sure that it does not stick or burn. Dissolve the tamarind in a little hot water and add this to the pan cook for 3 minutes. Serve with boiled rice and a good chutney.
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Graham Kerr Biographies Graham Kerr Almost forgotten by the turn of the 2000s, Graham Kerr was the celebrity chef of the 1970s. He became famous for his one show, the "Galloping Gourmet." 455 episodes were filmed in all. There was butter, cream, wine and laughter. During the run of "The Galloping Gourmet", Weight Watchers named him "public enemy number one" and sent him a broken spoon. He was considered outrageous for the times. While making a chicken dish, he'd say "All right, ladies! Throw your breasts into the pan." He joked, played camp and laughed with his viewers, and never minded making himself the object of laughs. His episodes went so fast that no one was ever really able to write the recipes down. Then, it all changed. He had a car accident, and found Jesus and low-fat. He became a member of the International Church of the Foursquare Gospel and an honorary life member of the American Dietetic Association. He has become (as of 2007) a public speaker at hospitals and for organizations, health programmes and rehab centres, and has set up his own corporation called "Kerr Corporation." He partners with American Dietetic Association for projects, and does radio / TV spots for the American National Cancer Institute on healthy fruit and vegetables. A naturalized American citizen, he lives in Mount Vernon, Washington. His favourite spices are garlic, ginger, lemongrass and lemon. Chronology 1934 -- Graham was born 22 January 1934 in Brondesbury London, England. His Scottish Presbyterian parents had a hotel in Sussex; previously, his father John Douglas Kerr had worked for Claridge's in London. He went to a primary school called "Kidbrooke Park" in Forest Row, East Sussex. The first thing he made in the kitchen was puff pastry, when he was 6, reaching the work-surface in his parent's hotel's kitchen by standing on a box. The puff pastry didn't turn out. 1948 -- At the age of 14, Graham dropped out of school. 1949 -- At the age of 15, he started training at the Roebuck Hotel in Ware, East Sussex, England, then studied hotel management at colleges in Brighton (Brighton Technical College) and Devon. 1952 -- At the age of 18, he started several years in the British army in the kitchens at a garrison in Wales, then at the Army Emergency Reserve in Bedford, Bedfordshire. Part of his stint at one point was washing pans when he was demoted from Corporal to Private for not doing as he was told, and for pranks such as sending a Yorkshire pudding to the Ministry of Health to be analysed, 1955 -- On 22 September 1955, he married Treena Van Doom, an English actress (born 18 May 1934.) They had first met when they were both eleven. They would have three children. 1955 -- Graham and Treena joined Graham's parents as business partners in owning and running an inn dating back to the 1400s, but it went bankrupt. To pay off their debts, he had to get a job as a waiter; she had to get a job as a barmaid. They paid off the debt with their tips. 1956 -- Their daughter Tessa was born. 1957 -- Aged twenty-three, he became general manager of the Royal Ascot Hotel in Berkshire (demolished 1964), where his parents were now working as well. He found it a lot of work for very little money. 1958 -- Graham and Treena emigrated to New Zealand, where Graham worked as a food advisor for the New Zealand Air Force. They arrived with $1.25 to their name; and got an advance of $200 on his salary. 1959 -- Graham appeared on the air in New Zealand to demonstrate cooking. In his very first cooking show ever on television, he was dressed in military uniform, and showed how to cook an omelet. He was a hit. He went on to do 60 shows more in this series, called "Entertaining with Kerr." He also became an advisor to various government produce marketing boards in New Zealand. 1960 -- His son Andrew was born. 1963 and 1965 -- Graham won New Zealand Television's "Personality of the Year" award. 1964 -- Graham was transferred by the military to Sydney, Australia, where he did a show called "Eggs with Flight Lieutenant Kerr" on Saturday nights. In Australia, he lived in
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Bird Nutrition: Feeding Pet Birds, Parrot Diets, and Nutrition Recommendations Bird Nutrition: Feeding Pet Birds, Parrot Diets, and Nutrition Recommendations Veterinary & Aquatic Services Department, Drs. Foster & Smith Email Article Feeding pet birds the right foods is important for their health. A balanced diet based on sound bird nutrition recommendations is the key. Balancing a parrot's diet from the beginning may prevent many health and behavior problems. But it's never too late to get your pet bird on a firm nutritional footing. It is something you will want to do since an unbalanced diet is a main cause of disease and early death in pet birds. Malnutrition is a human-made disease. Fortunately, it is also preventable. Dietary differences among birds When feeding pet birds, we must realize that the species of birds we have as companion pets do not all have the same dietary needs. Just as our North American wild birds such as chickadees, woodpeckers, and hummingbirds do not eat the same foods, neither do our companion birds. In general, parrots can be classified according to their normal diets. Most psittacines (members of the parrot family) are florivores, meaning the main portion of their diet is obtained from plants. Among florivores, there are granivores (birds that eat grain and/or seeds, including nuts), and frugivores (birds with diets based on fruits). Some pet birds are omnivores, whose diet can consist of both plant and animal components. There is a special class of florivores called nectarivores, who eat mostly nectar. Pet Bird Dietary Classification Seeds, fruits, nuts, bark, roots, berries Military macaw, Blue and gold macaw, Red-faced parrot Granivore Mostly fruit and flowers; some nuts and seeds Blue-throated macaw, Green-winged macaw Nectar, pollen; some insects and seeds Lorikeet, lory From the above table you can see that even among related birds, such as macaws, primary diets differ. A wild Hyacinth Macaw eats mostly grains (nuts, actually), while a Blue-throated Macaw eats mostly fruits. Additionally, in each bird classification there will be different nutrition recommendations. For instance, even though both are considered granivores, in the wild, Hyacinth macaws eat mostly palm nuts, while budgies eat mostly seeds. Seed-eating birds Even for seed-eating birds, seeds alone are not a proper diet. There are several reasons for this: The seeds we offer our companion birds are not the same seeds they would find in their native habitats. We tend to offer seeds that are lower in protein and other nutrients, such as vitamins. The amount of energy used by wild birds in foraging for food is far greater than that used by our companion birds. Since our pet birds use less energy, they need to eat fewer calories or they will become overweight. Eating less, however, could result in vitamin, mineral, and other nutrient deficiencies. When offered seeds, our companion birds tend to pick out their favorites, and leave the rest. Limiting the diet to only several types of seeds can lead to certain nutrient deficiencies. Even when multiple types of seed are offered, the seed-only diet will not supply the necessary array of vitamins and minerals that is needed for optimal health. Birds love seeds, like children (and adults) love candy. They will eat a favorite seed over what is healthy for them. The best diet for most seed-eating birds consists of formulated diets (such as pelleted foods), vegetables, small amounts of fruit, and an occasional treat. Formulated diets: Formulated foods are readily available from many reputable manufacturers, pet stores, and veterinarians, and include Harrison's, ZuPreem, and Roudybush. The food is a blend of grains, seeds, vegetables, fruits, and various types of proteins, as well as additional vitamins and minerals. The ingredients are mixed and then baked. This formulated diet may be in the form of pellets, crumbles, or nuggets. Unlike a seed mixture, the bird cannot select particular components out of a formulated diet, so nutritional imbalances are much less likely to occur. There
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What famous sauce is manufactured by McIlhenny & Co? Tabasco What year was th - Pastebin.com In what country can one find 40 species of lemurs? A: Madagascar. RAW Paste Data What famous sauce is manufactured by McIlhenny & Co? Tabasco What year was the first motor race held that was classed as Formula 1? 1950 In the wild west, how was Henry McCarty better known? Billy The Kid How many stories did each of the World Trade Towers have? 110 What is the name of the cafe in Coronation Street? Roy's Rolls According to the BBC how many rooms are there in Buckingham Palace? 775 What is the busiest single-runway airport in the world? London Gatwick By number of films made, which country has the largest film industry? India Who lit the Olympic flame at the 1996 Atlanta Olympics? Muhammad Ali On what day of the year is St George's day held? 23rd of April The scientific unit lumen is used in the measurement of what? Light Which Apollo moon mission was the first to carry a lunar rover vehicle? Apollo 15 Who wrote the Twilight series of novels? Stephenie Meyer What is the capital of India? New Delhi Who wrote the poem 'The Owl and the Pussycat'? Edward Lear Which country had a secret police force known as the Tonton Macoute? Haiti In which city is the European Parliament based? Strasbourg Gala, Jonagold and Pink Lady are varieties of which fruit? Apple Which organ of the body is affected by Bright's Disease? Kidney What is the boiling point of water in Kelvin? 373 K What was the 1st human invention that broke the sound barrier? The whip What name was given to the Samurai code of honour? Bushido What colour is the bullseye on a standard dartboard? Red What song does the main character wake up to every morning in Groundhog Day? I Got You Babe What is the only Central American country in which baseball, not soccer, is the people's favourite sport? Nicaragua What is the largest fresh water lake in North America? Lake Superior Which South American country was named after the Italian city of Venice? Venezuela How many rounds are there in an olympic boxing match? 4 The highest temperature ever recorded outside in the shade was recorded in Azizah, in Africa. In which country is this city located? Libya Which Hasbro `action figure` got its name from a Robert Mitchum film? G.I. Joe In which country is the highest mountain in South America? Argentina How many emirates make up the United Arab Emirates? 7 If you were putting numbers on new changing room lockers to be numbered from 1 to 100, how many times would you use the number 9? 20 Which famous group performed the first ever song on Top Of The Pops in 1964? The Rolling Stones Who wrote the novel Revolutionary Road, which was made into a successful feature film? Richard Yates Which supermodel is seen pole dancing in the White Stripes video for the song `I Just Don`t Know What To Do With Myself`? Kate Moss Which band has released albums titled `Word Gets Around`, `Just Enough Education To Perform` and `Pull The Pin`? Stereophonics In the Adrian Mole Diaries, what is the surname of his girlfriend? Braiwaithe Charlotte Edwards led England`s women to World Cup glory in which sport in March 2009? Cricket What is sake made from? Rice Affenpinscher, Keeshond and Leonberger are all types of what? Dog Who won the 2009 Rugby World Sevens Cup? Wales Who is the only player to win a Champion`s League medal, the Premiership and the FA Cup, and to be relegated from the Premiership without going on to play in the Championship? Kanu With which club did David Beckham make his football league debut? Preston North End Who is the host of the TV show Q.I.? Stephen Fry Anyone Can Fall In Love was a chart hit set to the theme tune of which TV show? EastEnders Who is the only character to appear in the first ever Coronation Street who is still in the show at 2009? Ken Barlow The film `Black Hawk Down` was loosely based on a true incident that took place in 1993 in which country? Somalia What word does the bird constantly repeat in Edgar Allan Poe`s classic poem `The Raven`? Nevermore In the board game `Risk`, what c
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With the given names Richard Jordan who was the inventor of the first machine gun in 1863?
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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
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"Masterminds" - Evening Gazette (Middlesbrough, England), December 27, 2014 | Online Research Library: Questia Read preview Article excerpt 1. Which actor starred as detective Magnum PI? 2. Which town in Cornwall has become famous for the number of artists who are based there because of its light? 3. Which Manx rider won five stages in the 2010 tour de France? 4. Which comedian created the characters Stavros, Tory Boy and Loadsamoney? 5. Which famous TV chef played football for Glasgow Rangers FC? 6. In the Thunderbirds TV series, which son piloted Thunderbird Two and dressed in yellow? 7. In the TV series Diagnoses Murder, who plays Dr Mark Sloan? 8. Where is the Royal Regatta held each year on the River Thames? 9. Who was the captain of the 2010 European Ryder cup team? 10. Who won 18 this year's Strictly Come Dancing final? 11. What was the name of her partner? 12. What is the capital city of Spain? 13. What is a Samoyed? 14. How many inches make a yard? 15. Which tree grows the tallest? 16. Where is Angel Falls? 17. What was once known as a love apple? 23 18. What is Cher's real name? 19. What was the name of Lou Reed's band? 20. Who invented the lightning conductor? 21. Where in England according to Bram Stoker did Dracula first set ashore? 22. Which TV detective had a secretary called Miss Lemon? 23. In which film does British rock star David Bowie star as a goblin king? 24. How was entertainer Nicolai Poliakoff better known? 25. True or False: the Kingdom of Bahrain is an island nation? … Subscribe to Questia and enjoy: Full access to this article and over 10 million more from academic journals, magazines, and newspapers Over 83,000 books Access to powerful writing and research tools Article details Newspapers Encyclopedia
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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.
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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
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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
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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
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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.
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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
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What nickname is usually given to symphony no. 101 by Joseph Haydn? The name alludes to the metronomic qualities of the opening movement.
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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
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Elisabeth Kubler-Ross's famous 1969 personal change concept is called the Five Stages of?
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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
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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)?
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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
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What is the maximum number of people that make up the supreme council of the Roman Catholic Church, the College of Cardinals?
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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
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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
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To which Tom Jones song is the final striptease performed in the film The Full Monty?
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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.
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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
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“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
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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
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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
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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."
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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. RFs may be shown as an actual fraction, for example 1/24,000, but are usually written w
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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
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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.
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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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Harry Osborn (Character) - Comic Vine Harry Osborn The who's who of famous superhero/supervillain progeny! 99.1% 107/108 Votes Heroes one an all United in one list! 93.8% 15/16 Votes Top 11 Frenemies!!!!!!!! Friend or enemy?0 created by harleyquinnhawkgirl TOP 200 HEROES OF MARVEL2 created by arthurcbps The descendants of superheros and villains from both Marvel and DC. 75.0% 6/8 Votes Marvel's Bad Parenting1 created by kumorikunoichi I decided to throw a list together of Famous Children of Marvel who are dysfunctional, crazy, and absolutely off the deep end! Here's a list of Children who instead of getting therapy, got..well, CRAZY 83.3% 5/6 Votes The Children of Marvel's Superheroes and supervillains. 90.9% 10/11 Votes Most recognized and popular characters world wide1 created by blackestnight1 There are some who basically everyone knows, so in those cases it went to popularity and book sales. 100.0% 2/2 Votes Spider-Man the Animated Series0 created by eganthevile1 List based on characters who appear in the 1990's Spider-Man the Animated Series. Geez does this one look bizarre if you never actually saw the episodes! 80.0% 4/5 Votes Bad guys who have become heroes 75.0% 3/4 Votes Lookin' Good! Favorite sexy boys from comics.3 created by x_woman This is a list of male supercharacters that I find most attractive. My views are based on how the characters have been portrayed in movies or TV, as well as comics. 100.0% 3/3 Votes Heroes with an American theme: 100.0% 3/3 Votes The Movie Stars3 created by spidermanwins A list of every Comic Book Character that has ever visited the Big Screen in live action (no animated Disney characters or Cartoon Network characters like Nemo or Popeye. That would take forever as a list on its own.) 100.0% 3/3 Votes The 100010 created by liberty I have always wanted to make a big mega list. I love making lists and Comicvine makes it so easy and fun. So I am going to make a fun list. Imagine all the comic characters of all time were merged into one universe. No other currently existing char ... A list of combos used in the continuing fan-fiction. 75.0% 3/4 Votes Characters that accepted a name or identity from another hero. 100.0% 8/8 Votes Characters that I Hate and You Should Too29 created by fadetoblackbolt Marvel Movie Villains0 created by space_coyote This is a list of bad guys who have appeared in Marvel movies that are not part of the MCU. 100.0% 4/4 Votes 50 Reasons Spider-Man is still Awesome..0 created by stmichalofwilson He's still the best, even after 50 years... 100.0% 4/4 Votes All Stan Lee creations or co-creations...Nuff' Said!0 created by nszerdy Got a favorite?Characters and teams created or co-created by STAN LEE! (the characters pictures are below the full list and goes on for the next seven pages)!AbominationAbsorbing ManAged GenghisAgent XAggamonAgonAireoLiz AllanAlpha PrimitiveAmphibion ... Favorite Costumes5 created by the_tree My favorite costumes, looks, outfits, etc. Alphabetical characters with links to costumes below: ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Abe Sapien - The vest look. ... My Spider-Man Movie Cast8 created by spideyivydaredevilfan26 Redoing this list as my last one was a disaster. Hope that you like this one more, please post your comments on what you think! :) 100.0% 2/2 Votes Favorite Spider-Man supporting cast members3 created by Elbarto17 I love them,and i really.....just......i love them. 80.0% 4/5 Votes Died in Disgrace2 created by shroudofsorrow "Death comes to us all, Oroku Saki. But something much worse comes for you. For when you die, it will be...without honor." -Splinter to the Shredder, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles 1990 Villains who have particularly shameful and ignominious ends, dyin ... 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
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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
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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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My Questions - Documents Documents Share My Questions Embed <iframe src="http://docslide.us/embed/my-questions.html" width="750" height="600" frameborder="0" marginwidth="0" marginheight="0" scrolling="no" style="border:1px solid #CCC; border-width:1px; margin-bottom:5px; max-width: 100%;" allowfullscreen> </iframe> <div style="margin-bottom:5px"> <strong> <a href="http://docslide.us/documents/my-questions.html" title="My Questions" target="_blank">My Questions</a></div> size(px) Download My Questions Transcript Chemically pure gold contains how many carats? What is the tallest and thickest type of grass? What was the surname of the family who employed Julie Andrews' character in 'The Sound Of Music'? Which nation has won the Eurovision Song Contest more than any other? What is the most common gas in the air we breathe? Which three different actors played Batman in the movies between 1989 and 1997? What colour is Bart's skateboard in the introduction? The theme tune to which TV show starts with the line "Stick a pony in me pocket"? Which soap opera is set in the fictional county of Borsetshire? Who did Sue Barker replace as host of the BBC quiz show "A Question Of Sport"? Which "Generation Game" presenter was famous for his catchphrase "Shut That Door"? "No Mean City" by Maggie Bell is the theme tune to which long running Scottish TV detective show? Anthony, Barbara, Dave, Denise, Jim and Norma make up which famous family on British TV? Which part did Deforest Kelley play in the TV series Star Trek? True or False In space it is impossible to cry? Famous sitcom actor Kelsey Grammar provides the voice for for a character in which famous cartoon TV Series The largest ever picnic for a childs toy was held in Dublin in 1995 where 33,573 of the toys were there . What was the toy ? Which American state comes first alphabetically? In Greek legend, what is the name given to the creature that is half man and half bull? Which country has the airline KLM? The sinking of which famous German battleship was portrayed in the title of a 1960 film? What organisation is also known as "La Cosa Nostra"? What was the Titanic’s first port of call after it left Southampton? Which mountain overshadows Fort William in scotland ? What was the name of the 1995 film starring Sandra Bullock as a computer expert whose identity is erased? A penguin called Wheezy was a character in which film ? Who played Vince in the 1980s TV series "Just Good Friends"? In which 1994 film did Whoopi Goldberg provide the voice of a hyena called Shenzi? What is the only venomous snake in Britain? How many pieces are there in a standard set of dominoes? James Earl Ray was responsible for who's death in 1968? In which city in England is the National Railway Museum? In the music world, which group sacked Simon Fuller in 1997? Which Roman God is one of the symbols of St Valentine's Day? What was the challanging method of catching a fly asked of Daniel in the film "The Karate Kid"? Actor Richard Kiel is best known for playing which character in two bond films ? Which is the odd one out, Comet, Dixon, Cupid, Vixen? Which planet in the solar system is named after the Roman messenger to the Gods? What product did Coke invented in 1982? Which Japanese word, also used in the English language, means "empty orchestra"? On which date does Halloween fall? Oscar is the first name of which of the famous songwriting duo Rogers and Hammerstein? 24 Bamboo Von Trappe Ireland Nitrogen Michael Keaton, Val Kilmer and George Clooney Green Only Fools And Horses The Archers David Coleman Larry Grayson Taggart The Royle Family Dr. Leonard "Bones" McCoy True (there is no gravity, so tears cannot flow) The Simpsons Teddy Bear Alabama Minotaur The Netherlands The Bismark The Mafia Cherbourg Ben Nevis The Net Toy Story 2 Paul Nicholas "The Lion King" The Adder 28 Martin Luther King's York Manager of the Spice Girls Cupid Using chopsticks to do it Jaws (in two James Bond films) Dixon - the others are Santa's reindeer Mercury Diet Coke Karaoke October 31st Hammerstein On 11th February 1990, which fam
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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
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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
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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
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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.
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Malia and Natasha are the daughters of which US President?
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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
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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. Which line on the London Underground was opened in 1977 and was originally planned to be called Fleet? 9. In what year did Disneyland open? 10. Which TV police series began as a one off programme called Woodentop? 11. Who had a top 10 hit in 1998 called I Don’t Want To Miss A Thing? 12. How many legs does an ant have? 13. Which country is San Marino surrounded by? 14. Which waterway divides the Isle of Wight from the English mainland? 15. Which is bigger – one litre or two pints? 16. What type of creature is a motmot? 17. What was the subject of the 1992 Maastricht Treaty? 18. Who duetted with Michael Jackson on The Girl Is Mine? 19. How many inches are there in a yard? 20. Who wrote a book of children’s poems called Old Possum’s Book Of Practical Cats? 21. Who was the first man to fly the Atlantic solo? 22. What was the name of the first feature film in which the dog Lassie appeared? 23. Who won this year’s Badminton Horse Trials. 24. In which year did the Great Wall Street Crash occur? 25. Dustin Hoffman’s first major role was in which 1967 film? 26. From which football club did Arsenal sign midfielder Cesc Fabregas? 27. Which football team is nicknamed the Rams? 28. What colour are the five Olympic rings? 29. Which rugby union team won the 2007 EDF energy cup? 30. Who won the Golden Boot at the 1986 football World Cup? 1. 82; 2. Brooklyn Bridge; 3. The fear of being buried alive; 4. New Hampshire; 5. Freckles; 6. St David’s; 7. Oscar Wilde; 8. Jubilee; 9. 1955; 10. The Bill; 11. Aerosmith; 12. 6; 13. Italy; 14. The Solent; 15. Two pints; 16. A bird; 17. The unification of Europe; 18. Paul McCartney; 19. 36; 20. T. S. Elliot; 21. Charles Lindbergh; 22. Lassie Come Home; 23. Nicolas Touzaint; 24. 1929; 25. The Graduate; 26. Barcelona; 27. Derby County; 28. Blue, Yellow, Black, Green & Red; 29. Leicester tigers; 30. Gary Lineker Like us on Facebook
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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
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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? In August 2011 NASA announced that photographic evidence had been captured of possible liquid water of which planet in our solar system? The restored tomb of which dramatist was unveiled in Paris in November 2011, after being ruined by lipstick smears left by thousands of kisses? What was the name of the hurricane which hit the East Coast of America in August 2011? On 11th March 2011 a 9.1 magnitude earthquake and subsequent tsunami hit the east of which country? Convict George Joseph Smith was known as the ‘Brides in the ‘what’ murderer’? In the human body, Seasonal Allergic Rhinitis is commonly known by what name? A peregrine is what type of bird? What is the name of the highly toxic protein obtained from the pressed seeds of the castor oil plant? Which British pop musician/actor was actress Sadie Frost’s first husband? British singer Gaynor Hopkins is better known by what name? Who played Ron Kovic in the 1989 film ‘Born on the Fourth of July’? Ben Gurion International Airport is in which country? Which basketball star is kidnapped by cartoon characters in the 1996 film ‘Space Jam’? In the tv series The A Team, what does B.A. stand for in the name B.A. Baracus? In medicine, metritis is the inflammation of which part of the body? In which year was the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbour in the USA? In the human body, where is the atrium? The OK Corral is in which US town? In Greek mythology, Amphitrite, queen of the sea, was the wife of which god? Which British boxer bought one of the original ‘Only Fools and Horses’ Reliant Robins in 2004? Actor Roy Harold Scherer was better known by what name? Anna Gordy was the first wife of which late soul singer? Who played Heinrich Himmler in the 1976 film ‘The Eagle Has Landed’? Which is the fastest rotating planet in our solar system? Which country was invaded by Iraq in 1990? Cobalt, Cyan and Cerulean are shades of which colour? In 1936, Joseph Bowers was the first inmate to attempt an escape from which prison? In the 18th Century, the British Royal Navy ordered limes and lemons to be carried on board ships as a remedy for which disease? In which US state were the 1692 Witch Trials held? Question Who was the father of English monarch Edward VI? Vermicide is a substance used for killing which creatures? Miss Gatsby and Miss Tibbs were two elderly residents in which UK tv sitcom? Who was US actor Mickey Rooney’s first wife? The resort town of Sliema is on which Mediterranean island? In the Bible, what is the Decalogue more commonly known as? In Greek mythology, Hypnos was the god of what? Which real-life couple starred in the 1994 remake of the film ‘The Getaway’? American 1940′s murder victim Elizabeth Short was known by what posthumous nickname? British monarch Henry VIII married which of his wives in 1540? In February 1983 which US writer choked to death on the cap from a bottle of eye drops? Which US gangster was released from Alcatraz prison in November 1939? Who built the Roman wall which divided England and Scotland? In the human body, the hallux is more commonly known by what name? The liqueur Maraschino is flavoured with which fruit? Which famous US outlaw shot the cashier of a savings bank in Gallatin Missouri in 1869? Kathmandu is the capital of which country? TAP is the chief airline of which European country? In November 2002, which member of the British royal family was convicted and fined for violating the Dangerous Dogs Act? Tommy Lee plays which instrument in the band Motley Crue? The Wang River i
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Salix Babylonica is the Latin name for which tree?
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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).
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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)
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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
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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
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The ancient Aztecs called it the testicle tree. What do we know it as?
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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
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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:
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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,
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What term refers to a style of fatalistic or menacing cinema, coined first by French critics in describing US thrillers of the 1940s?
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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,
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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.
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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
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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.
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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
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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
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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.
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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,
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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
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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. 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? 3. For which series of films were the actors Kenneth Williams and Sid James best known? 4. What is the name given to the largest bee in a hive? 5. Which alternative word for the Devil is a Hebrew word with translates as “Lord Of The Flies”? 6. On which TV island might you have found actor Ricardo Montalban? 7. Mozart’s opera, which was a continuation of The Barber Of Seville, was called The Marriage Of . . . who? 8. What is the nearest planet to the Sun? 9. What was the name of the road sweeper played by Roger Lloyd-Pack in Only Fools And Horses? 10. What connects the answers above? 11. What was the nickname of the first Spice Girl to go solo? 12. Which of the following events did Carl Lewis not win a gold medal for at the 1984 Olympics? Long Jump, 400m or 100m relay? 13. Which two actors were nominated for best actor awards at the Oscars in 1991, both for playing wheelchair-bound characters? 14. How is Eldrick Woods better known? 15. Who did Iain Duncan Smith beat in September, 2001, to become the leader of the Conservative Party? 16. Who was the main villain in the cartoon Wacky Races? 17. When the band Hear‘say formed, who was the oldest member at 24? 18. What is the name of the third book of the Bible? 19. What was advertised with Eva Herzagovia using the slogan “hello boys”? 20. Which model gave birth to her daughter, Lola, in September, 2002? 21. “All children, except one, grow up” is the opening line from which famous story? 22. How are Fizz, Milo, Jake and Bella better known collectively? 23. What number on the Beaufort Scale represents a hurricane? 24. In which film did Jodie Foster play a character called Tallulah? 25. What is pathophobia the fear of? 26. What was the title of the TV show Bonanza changed to? 27. What mountain range is the natural habitat of the llama? 28. What nationality was scientist Marie Curie? 29. Who played the title role in the TV series Worzel Gummidge? 30. Which toy was originally called the Pluto Platter when it was first introduced in 1957? 1. Mama Mia; 2. Galileo; 3. Carry On; 4. Queen; 5. Beelzebub; 6. Fantasy; 7. Figaro; 8. Mercury; 9. Trigger; 10. The song Bohemian Rhapsody; 11. Ginger Spice; 12. 400m; 13. Tom Cruise (for Born On The Fourth Of July) and Daniel Day-Lewis (for My Left Foot); 14. Tiger Woods; 15. Ken Clarke; 16. Dick Dastardly; 17. Kym Marsh; 18. Leviticus; 19. The Wonderbra; 20. Kate Moss; 21. Peter Pan; 22. The Tweenies; 23. 12; 24. Bugsy Malone; 25. Illness; 26. Ponderosa; 27. Andes; 28. Polish; 29. Jon Pertwee; 30. Frisbee Like us on Facebook Most Read Most Recent
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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.
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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.
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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
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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
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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
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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
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In which US State is the highest mountain in America?
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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
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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
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Who was elected President of the Palestinian National Authority in January 2005?
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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
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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
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In 1963 what was the first chart success of the Rolling Stones which reached number 21 in the charts?
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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
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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
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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
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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
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"The ""Sons of the Desert"" is the international appreciation society of which cinematic duo?"
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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
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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
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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?
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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
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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
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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
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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
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"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?"
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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
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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?
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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
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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
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Which gulf is an arm of the South China Sea, bounded by the coasts of China and Vietnam?
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Gulf of Tonkin | gulf, South China Sea | Britannica.com gulf, South China Sea Port Jackson Gulf of Tonkin, northwest arm of the South China Sea , bounded by China (north and east), Hainan Island (east), and northern Vietnam (west). The gulf is 300 miles (500 km) long, 150 miles (250 km) wide, and up to 230 feet (70 metres) deep. The main shipping route is via the Hainan Strait, between China and Hainan Island. The gulf receives the Red River , and its main ports include Ben Thuy and Haiphong in northern Vietnam and Beihai (Pakhoi) in China. The report of North Vietnamese torpedo boats firing on two U.S. destroyers in 1964 resulted in the U.S. Congress adopting the Gulf of Tonkin Resolution to support increased U.S. troop involvement in the Vietnam War . In 1972 the gulf was the scene of increased naval activity when the U.S. Navy mined the entrances to North Vietnamese ports. Since the end of the Vietnam War, the Gulf of Tonkin has been the site of oil exploration by many multinational companies. Learn More in these related articles: South China Sea arm of the western Pacific Ocean that borders the Southeast Asian mainland. It is bounded on the northeast by the Taiwan Strait (by which it is connected to the East China Sea); on the east by Taiwan and the Philippines; on the southeast and south by Borneo, the southern limit of the Gulf of... Gulf of Tonkin Resolution resolution put before the U.S. Congress by President Lyndon Johnson on Aug. 5, 1964, assertedly in reaction to two allegedly unprovoked attacks by North Vietnamese torpedo boats on the destroyers Maddox and C. Turner Joy of the U.S. Seventh Fleet in the Gulf of Tonkin on August 2 and August 4,... Vietnam War (1954–75), a protracted conflict that pitted the communist government of North Vietnam and its allies in South Vietnam, known as the Viet Cong, against the government of South Vietnam and its principal ally, the United States. Called the “American War” in Vietnam (or, in full,... More about Gulf of Tonkin 1 Reference found in Britannica Articles Assorted Reference Corrections? Updates? Help us improve this article! Contact our editors with your feedback. MEDIA FOR: You have successfully emailed this. Error when sending the email. Try again later. Edit Mode Submit Tips For Editing We welcome suggested improvements to any of our articles. You can make it easier for us to review and, hopefully, publish your contribution by keeping a few points in mind. Encyclopædia Britannica articles are written in a neutral objective tone for a general audience. You may find it helpful to search within the site to see how similar or related subjects are covered. Any text you add should be original, not copied from other sources. At the bottom of the article, feel free to list any sources that support your changes, so that we can fully understand their context. (Internet URLs are the best.) Your contribution may be further edited by our staff, and its publication is subject to our final approval. Unfortunately, our editorial approach may not be able to accommodate all contributions. Submit Thank You for Your Contribution! Our editors will review what you've submitted, and if it meets our criteria, we'll add it to the article. Please note that our editors may make some formatting changes or correct spelling or grammatical errors, and may also contact you if any clarifications are needed. Uh Oh There was a problem with your submission. Please try again later. Close Article Title: Gulf of Tonkin Website Name: Encyclopædia Britannica Date Published: August 09, 2007 URL: https://www.britannica.com/place/Gulf-of-Tonkin Access Date: January 19, 2017 Share
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Sports Sports With which sport would you most associate the commentator Ted Lowe? The 'Green Jacket' is presented to the winner of which sporting event? From what bridge does the Oxford/Cambridge boat race start? In which Olympics did Steve Redgrave win his first Olympic gold medal? In what sport do players take long and short corners? By what name is Edson Arantes do Nascimento better known? For half a mark each, give the nationality and the team (2003) of Fernando Alonso, the youngest-ever grand prix winner? What is the 'perfect score' in a game of Ten Pin Bowling? Which current premier league football team had an obsolete nickname of the Glaziers? What is the name of the new Leicester Football club stadium? What is the highest-achieveable break in snooker?
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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?"
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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
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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.
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In Greek mythology who was the 'Muse of Music'?
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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.
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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. He led the survivors of the Trojan war to Italy. Aeolus Aeolus was the son of Hippotes. He live
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"Who introduces the TV Quiz Show ""Pointless""?"
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Pointless (TV Series 2009– ) - 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 game show where contestants aim to score the fewest points possible by guessing the least popular answers given by people in polls on various subjects. Stars: a list of 26 titles created 15 Dec 2011 a list of 22 titles created 13 Jan 2012 a list of 32 titles created 05 Feb 2012 a list of 1188 titles created 08 May 2015 a list of 21 titles created 1 month ago Search for " Pointless " on Amazon.com Connect with IMDb 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. Pointless Celebrities (TV Series 2010) Game-Show Celebrities try to find the most obscure answers to win money for their chosen charities. Stars: Alexander Armstrong, Richard Osman, Anton du Beke The Chase I (TV Series 2009) Game-Show A Game Show where contestants must compete against 'The Chasers' in a variety of questions in order to win money. Stars: Bradley Walsh, Jenny Ryan, Mark Labbett The long-running words and numbers game. Stars: Carol Vorderman, Richard Whiteley, Susie Dent The original British version of the quiz show that's become a worldwide hit. Host Chris Tarrant asks hopeful contestants a series of questions, each more difficult than the last. As the ... See full summary » Stars: Chris Tarrant, Eamonn Holmes, Stephen Fry You've Been Framed! (TV Series 1990) Comedy | Reality-TV Surreal comedy from the mind of Harry Hill, featuring his unique observations on the world's funniest accidents as captured on smartphones, video cameras, webcams & CCTV. If you've filmed a... See full summary » Stars: Harry Hill, Jeremy Beadle, Lisa Riley British general knowledge quiz show which spawned imitations around the world, notably in the USA. Stars: Anne Robinson, Jon Briggs, Adam Woodyatt Member of the public go head to head in a series if obstacle courses to win 10,000 Stars: Richard Hammond, Amanda Byram, Joanna Chappell TV Burp (TV Series 2001) Comedy Harry Hill stars in this surreal comedy show, revolving around the previous week's shows on British television. Stars: Harry Hill, Steve Benham, Brian Belo Room 101 (TV Series 1994) Comedy | Talk-Show Comedy talk/game show in which celebrities present an argument for their pet hates in various categories to be banished forever to Room 101. Stars: Paul Merton, Frank Skinner, Nick Hancock A group of five strangers, each an amateur chef, compete to host the best dinner party, each party solely for the competitors and to be held on consecutive evenings. With a set amount of ... See full summary » Stars: Dave Lamb, Lesley Joseph, Bill Buckley A game show hosted by Ant and Dec filled with stunts, sketches, and special guest appearances. Stars: Anthony McPartlin, Declan Donnelly, Kirsty Gallacher Game show in which contestants try to guess well-known phrases or sayings from animated picture puzzles. Stars: Roy Walker, Nick Weir, Stephen Mulhern Edit Storyline A game show where contestants aim to score the fewest points possible by guessing the least popular answers given by people in polls on various subjects. 24 August 2009 (UK) See more » Company Credits Did You Know? Trivia During a show, contestants were asked to name what food each type of food was. One option was Parmesan, which two contestants answered correctly as cheese. However, the two still got 100 points, as all the people surveyed knew the correct answer. See more » Quotes (United Kingdom) – See all my reviews I am a bit of a saddo, as I really like this show when I catch it. Alexander Armstrong is an excellent front man for it and I really like him as a performer and was surprised to see him doing this. He has a special quality which comes across to the viewer (well this viewer anyway). The premise is that people try to find a pointless answer to the question posed thereby scoring as low as
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My Questions - Documents Documents Share My Questions Embed <iframe src="http://docslide.us/embed/my-questions.html" width="750" height="600" frameborder="0" marginwidth="0" marginheight="0" scrolling="no" style="border:1px solid #CCC; border-width:1px; margin-bottom:5px; max-width: 100%;" allowfullscreen> </iframe> <div style="margin-bottom:5px"> <strong> <a href="http://docslide.us/documents/my-questions.html" title="My Questions" target="_blank">My Questions</a></div> size(px) Download My Questions Transcript Chemically pure gold contains how many carats? What is the tallest and thickest type of grass? What was the surname of the family who employed Julie Andrews' character in 'The Sound Of Music'? Which nation has won the Eurovision Song Contest more than any other? What is the most common gas in the air we breathe? Which three different actors played Batman in the movies between 1989 and 1997? What colour is Bart's skateboard in the introduction? The theme tune to which TV show starts with the line "Stick a pony in me pocket"? Which soap opera is set in the fictional county of Borsetshire? Who did Sue Barker replace as host of the BBC quiz show "A Question Of Sport"? Which "Generation Game" presenter was famous for his catchphrase "Shut That Door"? "No Mean City" by Maggie Bell is the theme tune to which long running Scottish TV detective show? Anthony, Barbara, Dave, Denise, Jim and Norma make up which famous family on British TV? Which part did Deforest Kelley play in the TV series Star Trek? True or False In space it is impossible to cry? Famous sitcom actor Kelsey Grammar provides the voice for for a character in which famous cartoon TV Series The largest ever picnic for a childs toy was held in Dublin in 1995 where 33,573 of the toys were there . What was the toy ? Which American state comes first alphabetically? In Greek legend, what is the name given to the creature that is half man and half bull? Which country has the airline KLM? The sinking of which famous German battleship was portrayed in the title of a 1960 film? What organisation is also known as "La Cosa Nostra"? What was the Titanic’s first port of call after it left Southampton? Which mountain overshadows Fort William in scotland ? What was the name of the 1995 film starring Sandra Bullock as a computer expert whose identity is erased? A penguin called Wheezy was a character in which film ? Who played Vince in the 1980s TV series "Just Good Friends"? In which 1994 film did Whoopi Goldberg provide the voice of a hyena called Shenzi? What is the only venomous snake in Britain? How many pieces are there in a standard set of dominoes? James Earl Ray was responsible for who's death in 1968? In which city in England is the National Railway Museum? In the music world, which group sacked Simon Fuller in 1997? Which Roman God is one of the symbols of St Valentine's Day? What was the challanging method of catching a fly asked of Daniel in the film "The Karate Kid"? Actor Richard Kiel is best known for playing which character in two bond films ? Which is the odd one out, Comet, Dixon, Cupid, Vixen? Which planet in the solar system is named after the Roman messenger to the Gods? What product did Coke invented in 1982? Which Japanese word, also used in the English language, means "empty orchestra"? On which date does Halloween fall? Oscar is the first name of which of the famous songwriting duo Rogers and Hammerstein? 24 Bamboo Von Trappe Ireland Nitrogen Michael Keaton, Val Kilmer and George Clooney Green Only Fools And Horses The Archers David Coleman Larry Grayson Taggart The Royle Family Dr. Leonard "Bones" McCoy True (there is no gravity, so tears cannot flow) The Simpsons Teddy Bear Alabama Minotaur The Netherlands The Bismark The Mafia Cherbourg Ben Nevis The Net Toy Story 2 Paul Nicholas "The Lion King" The Adder 28 Martin Luther King's York Manager of the Spice Girls Cupid Using chopsticks to do it Jaws (in two James Bond films) Dixon - the others are Santa's reindeer Mercury Diet Coke Karaoke October 31st Hammerstein On 11th February 1990, which fam
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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)?"
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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
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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. 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? 3. For which series of films were the actors Kenneth Williams and Sid James best known? 4. What is the name given to the largest bee in a hive? 5. Which alternative word for the Devil is a Hebrew word with translates as “Lord Of The Flies”? 6. On which TV island might you have found actor Ricardo Montalban? 7. Mozart’s opera, which was a continuation of The Barber Of Seville, was called The Marriage Of . . . who? 8. What is the nearest planet to the Sun? 9. What was the name of the road sweeper played by Roger Lloyd-Pack in Only Fools And Horses? 10. What connects the answers above? 11. What was the nickname of the first Spice Girl to go solo? 12. Which of the following events did Carl Lewis not win a gold medal for at the 1984 Olympics? Long Jump, 400m or 100m relay? 13. Which two actors were nominated for best actor awards at the Oscars in 1991, both for playing wheelchair-bound characters? 14. How is Eldrick Woods better known? 15. Who did Iain Duncan Smith beat in September, 2001, to become the leader of the Conservative Party? 16. Who was the main villain in the cartoon Wacky Races? 17. When the band Hear‘say formed, who was the oldest member at 24? 18. What is the name of the third book of the Bible? 19. What was advertised with Eva Herzagovia using the slogan “hello boys”? 20. Which model gave birth to her daughter, Lola, in September, 2002? 21. “All children, except one, grow up” is the opening line from which famous story? 22. How are Fizz, Milo, Jake and Bella better known collectively? 23. What number on the Beaufort Scale represents a hurricane? 24. In which film did Jodie Foster play a character called Tallulah? 25. What is pathophobia the fear of? 26. What was the title of the TV show Bonanza changed to? 27. What mountain range is the natural habitat of the llama? 28. What nationality was scientist Marie Curie? 29. Who played the title role in the TV series Worzel Gummidge? 30. Which toy was originally called the Pluto Platter when it was first introduced in 1957? 1. Mama Mia; 2. Galileo; 3. Carry On; 4. Queen; 5. Beelzebub; 6. Fantasy; 7. Figaro; 8. Mercury; 9. Trigger; 10. The song Bohemian Rhapsody; 11. Ginger Spice; 12. 400m; 13. Tom Cruise (for Born On The Fourth Of July) and Daniel Day-Lewis (for My Left Foot); 14. Tiger Woods; 15. Ken Clarke; 16. Dick Dastardly; 17. Kym Marsh; 18. Leviticus; 19. The Wonderbra; 20. Kate Moss; 21. Peter Pan; 22. The Tweenies; 23. 12; 24. Bugsy Malone; 25. Illness; 26. Ponderosa; 27. Andes; 28. Polish; 29. Jon Pertwee; 30. Frisbee Like us on Facebook Most Read Most Recent
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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?
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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,
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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.
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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
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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
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"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
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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
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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
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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
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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?
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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
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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
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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?
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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.
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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
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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
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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
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Mark Zuckerberg, Eduardo Saverin, Dustin Moskovitz and Chris Hughes developed what online computer application?
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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
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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
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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
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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.
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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
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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
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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).
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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.
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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
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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?
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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
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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
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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?
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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
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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
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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
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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
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The airline 'Maersk Air' are based in which European city?
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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
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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
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"The musical ""Jersey Boys"" tells the story of which rock 'n roll group?"
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‘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
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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
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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’
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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
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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
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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.
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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.
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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
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