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Which city did Rome destroy at the end of the Second Punic War?
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Punic Wars - Ancient History - HISTORY.com Google Background and First Punic War (264-241 B.C.) Tradition holds that Phoenician settlers from the Mediterranean port of Tyre (in what is now Lebanon) founded the city-state of Carthage on the northern coast of Africa, just north of modern-day Tunis, around 814 B.C. (The word “Punic,” later the name for the series of wars between Carthage and Rome, was derived from the Latin word for Phoenician.) By 265 B.C., Carthage was the wealthiest and most advanced city in the region, as well as its leading naval power. Though Carthage had clashed violently with several other powers in the region, notably Greece, its relations with Rome were historically friendly, and the cities had signed several treaties defining trading rights over the years. Did You Know? The Greek historian Polybius, one of the main sources of information about the Punic Wars, was born around 200 B.C. A friend of and mentor to Scipio Aemilianus, he was an eyewitness to the siege and destruction of Carthage in 146 B.C. In 264 B.C., Rome decided to intervene in a dispute on the western coast of the island of Sicily (then a Carthaginian province) involving an attack by soldiers from the city of Syracuse against the city of Messina. While Carthage supported Syracuse, Rome supported Messina, and the struggle soon exploded into a direct conflict between the two powers, with control of Sicily at stake. Over the course of nearly 20 years, Rome rebuilt its entire fleet in order to confront Carthage’s powerful navy, scoring its first sea victory at Mylae in 260 B.C. and a major victory in the Battle of Ecnomus in 256 B.C. Though its invasion of North Africa that same year ended in defeat, Rome refused to give up, and in 241 B.C. the Roman fleet was able to win a decisive victory against the Carthaginians at sea, breaking their legendary naval superiority. At the end of the First Punic War, Sicily became Rome’s first overseas province. Second Punic War (218-201 B.C.) Over the next decades, Rome took over control of both Corsica and Sardinia as well, but Carthage was able to establish a new base of influence in Spain beginning in 237 B.C., under the leadership of the powerful general Hamilcar Barca and, later, his son-in-law Hasdrubal. According to Polybius and Livy in their histories of Rome, Hamilcar Barca, who died in 229 B.C., made his younger son Hannibal swear a blood oath against Rome when he was just a young boy. Upon Hasdrubal’s death in 221 B.C., Hannibal took command of Carthaginian forces in Spain. Two years later, he marched his army across the Ebro River into Saguntum, an Iberian city under Roman protection, effectively declaring war on Rome. The Second Punic War saw Hannibal and his troops–including as many as 90,000 infantry, 12,000 cavalry and a number of elephants–march from Spain across the Alps and into Italy, where they scored a string of victories over Roman troops at Ticinus, Trebia and Trasimene. Hannibal’s daring invasion of Rome reached its height at Cannae in 216 B.C., where he used his superior cavalry to surround a Roman army twice the size of his own and inflict massive casualties. After this disastrous defeat, however, the Romans managed to rebound, and the Carthaginians lost hold in Italy as Rome won victories in Spain and North Africa under the rising young general Publius Cornelius Scipio (later known as Scipio Africanus). In 203 B.C., Hannibal’s forces were forced to abandon the struggle in Italy in order to defend North Africa, and the following year Scipio’s army routed the Carthaginians at Zama. Hannibal’s losses in the Second Punic War effectively put an end to Carthage’s empire in the western Mediterranean, leaving Rome in control of Spain and allowing Carthage to retain only its territory in North Africa. Carthage was also forced to give up its fleet and pay a large indemnity to Rome in silver. Third Punic War (149-146 B.C.) The Third Punic War, by far the most controversial of the three conflicts between Rome and Carthage, was the result of efforts by Cato the Elder and other hawkish
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Punic Wars & Hannibal of Carthage - Ancient Rome for Kids FAQ, About Us Rome was growing. It was starting to expand beyond the southern Italian peninsula. At the same time as Rome was growing so was the city-state of Carthage. Carthage was in North Africa and had sent out its ships and soldiers to many parts of the Mediterranean. Carthage had conquered three islands off the coast of modern day Italy. Rome felt that these islands should belong to Rome. The two governments could not reach any agreement, so these two powers went to war. Carthage had a great navy. The Romans had a great army. This war was going to be bad. The wars between Rome and Carthage are called the Punic Wars. The First Punic war lasted for 20 years. Neither side won. Carthage could not beat Rome's army, but Rome could not beat Carthage's Navy. The war causes many deaths and lots of destruction. The First Punic war ended when Carthage decided to end the fighting by giving Rome one of the three islands. The Romans still wanted the other two islands, and Carthage wanted Rome to stop expanding towards Africa, so everyone knew that there would soon be a second war. There soon would be. At the end of the First Punic war, Carthage's decided to expand into Iberia (Spain). They sent their best army with their best general Hamilcar. Hamilcar took along his oldest son Hannibal to help him. Carthage was doing really well in Iberia when Hamilcar got sick and died. The Carthaginians wondered what to do. The army had no such worries. By popular acclaim, they made Hannibal their General. Hannibal: Hannibal was a great general. He was very very tricky. He won battles by using new and different ideas. As an example, once while fighting at sea, he had his men throw live snakes on to the enemies' ship. The snakes frightened the enemy so badly they surrendered. Carthage wanted to conquer all of Iberia and Hannibal set about doing just that. Unfortunately, some of the cities in Iberia were allies of Rome. When Hannibal attacked one of these cities Rome saw the excuse they needed, so they declared war on Carthage. But they did not go after Hannibal in Iberia. They sent their main army to attack Carthage. Hannibal knew he had to do something to prevent the Romans from conquering Carthage, but what? He was in Iberia with his army. Rome was safe on the other side of the Alps, which were a very tall and steep set of mountains. Hannibal didn't let that stop him. In a feat for which he is remembered still, Hannibal decided to invade the Italian peninsula by going over the Alps. He decided to bring his war elephants with him. No one of the time believed that it was possible, and it almost wasn't. Hannibal lost most of his elephants to the cold of the mountains, and he lost half of his men as well. But he did cross the Alps and brought the rest of his army into the Italian peninsula to attack Rome. Because of his losses as he crossed the Alps, Hannibal's army was not strong enough to attack the city of Rome. So Hannibal attacked other cities and towns throughout the Italian peninsula. Hannibal and his army spent 15 years on the Italian peninsula fighting against the Roman legions. Rome was worried and afraid. They had to keep a large army near Rome to protect against Hannibal so they could never get enough troops out to catch him. Rome settled on a new strategy. Once again, they sent their army to attack Carthage itself. The leaders of Carthage panicked and called Hannibal and his army home. Before Hannibal could return, the Roman army had Carthage surrounded. The leaders of Carthage surrendered. Carthage agreed to limit the size of its army and navy, to pay tribute to Rome, and to leave Spain and Italy. When Hannibal got back, Carthage reneged on the deal. Rome sent back its army and finally defeated Hannibal's forces. They did not manage to catch Hannibal himself, but they made Carthage shrink its army and navy even more, and pay even more tribute. The war was over. But the Romans were still after Hannibal. Hannibal
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Now in the Musée d’Orsay, who painted Le Déjeuner sur l’herbe in the 1860s?
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Musée d'Orsay: Edouard Manet Luncheon on the Grass H. 208; W. 264.5 cm © RMN -Grand Palais(Musée d'Orsay) / Hervé Lewandowski Full entry Le déjeuner sur l'herbe [Luncheon on the Grass] Rejected by the jury of the 1863 Salon, Manet exhibited Le déjeuner sur l’herbe under the title Le Bain at the Salon des Refusés (initiated the same year by Napoléon III) where it became the principal attraction, generating both laughter and scandal. Yet in Le déjeuner sur l'herbe, Manet was paying tribute to Europe's artistic heritage, borrowing his subject from the Concert champêtre – a painting by Titian attributed at the time to Giorgione (Louvre) – and taking his inspiration for the composition of the central group from the Marcantonio Raimondi engraving after Raphael's Judgement of Paris.But the classical references were counterbalanced by Manet's boldness. The presence of a nude woman among clothed men is justified neither by mythological nor allegorical precedents. This, and the contemporary dress, rendered the strange and almost unreal scene obscene in the eyes of the public of the day. Manet himself jokingly nicknamed his painting "la partie carrée". In those days, Manet's style and treatment were considered as shocking as the subject itself. He made no transition between the light and dark elements of the picture, abandoning the usual subtle gradations in favour of brutal contrasts, thereby drawing reproaches for his "mania for seeing in blocks". And the characters seem to fit uncomfortably in the sketchy background of woods from which Manet has deliberately excluded both depth and perspective. Le déjeuner sur l'herbe - testimony to Manet's refusal to conform to convention and his initiation of a new freedom from traditional subjects and modes of representation - can perhaps be considered as the departure point for Modern Art.
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Mona Lisa | painting by Leonardo da Vinci | Britannica.com painting by Leonardo da Vinci Written By: sfumato Mona Lisa, oil painting on a poplar wood panel by the Italian painter, draftsman, sculptor, architect, and engineer Leonardo da Vinci , probably the world’s most-famous painting . It was painted sometime between 1503 and 1519, when Leonardo was living in Florence , and it now hangs in the Louvre , in Paris , where it remains an object of pilgrimage in the 21st century. The poplar panel shows evidence of warping and was stabilized in 1951 with the addition of an oak frame and in 1970 with four vertical braces. Dovetails also were added, to prevent the widening of a small crack visible near the centre of the upper edge of the painting. The sitter’s mysterious smile and her unproven identity have made the painting a source of ongoing investigation and fascination. Mona Lisa, oil painting on a poplar wood panel by Leonardo da Vinci, … The Print Collection—Heritage-Images Overview of Leonardo da Vinci’s Mona Lisa, with a discussion of the … Contunico © ZDF Enterprises GmbH, Mainz The Mona Lisa and its influence These signs of aging distract little from the painting’s effect. In its exquisite synthesis of sitter and landscape, the Mona Lisa set the standard for all future portraits. The painting presents a woman in half-body portrait, which has as a backdrop a distant landscape. Yet this simple description of a seemingly standard composition gives little sense of Leonardo’s achievement. The sensuous curves of the sitter’s hair and clothing, created through sfumato (use of fine shading), are echoed in the shapes of the valleys and rivers behind her. The sense of overall harmony achieved in the painting—especially apparent in the sitter’s faint smile—reflects Leonardo’s idea of the cosmic link connecting humanity and nature, making this painting an enduring record of Leonardo’s vision. Britannica Stories Ringling Bros. Folds Its Tent There has been much speculation and debate regarding the identity of the portrait’s sitter. Scholars and historians have posited numerous interpretations, including that she is Lisa del Giocondo (née Gherardini), the wife of the Florentine merchant Francesco di Bartolomeo del Giocondo, hence the alternative title to the work, La Gioconda. That identity was first suggested in 1550 by artist biographer Giorgio Vasari . Another theory was that the model may have been Leonardo’s mother, Caterina. That interpretation was put forth by, among others, Sigmund Freud , who seemed to think that the Mona Lisa’s mysterious smile emerged from a—perhaps unconscious—memory of Caterina’s smile. A third suggestion was that the painting was, in fact, Leonardo’s self-portrait, given the resemblance between the sitter’s and the artist’s facial features. Some scholars suggested that disguising himself as a woman was the artist’s riddle. The sitter’s identity has not been conclusively proven. In an attempt to settle the debate, art and forensic experts in August 2013 opened the tomb of the Giocondo family in Florence in order to find Lisa del Giocondo’s remains, test her DNA, and recreate an image of her face. Whatever the sitter’s identity, the influence of the Mona Lisa on the Renaissance and later times has been enormous. The Mona Lisa revolutionized contemporary portrait painting . Leonardo’s preliminary drawings encouraged other artists to make more and freer studies for their paintings and stimulated connoisseurs to collect those drawings. Through the drawings his Milanese works were made known to the Florentines. Also, his reputation and stature as an artist and thinker spread to his fellow artists and assured for them a freedom of action and thought similar to his own. One such painter was the young Raphael , who sketched Leonardo’s work in progress and adopted the Mona Lisa format for his portraits; it served as a clear model for his Portrait of Maddalena Doni (c. 1506). Art & Architecture: Fact or Fiction? Leonardo even influenced the fashion in which artists dressed their subjects. In his Treatise on Pai
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Whose autobiography 'Margrave of the Marshes' was finished by his wife, Sheila Ravenscroft?
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Margrave of the Marshes : John Peel : 9780593052525 Margrave of the Marshes By (author) John Peel , By (author) Sheila Ravenscroft Share Try AbeBooks Description Despite the number of claims in publishers blurbs, not many people actually achieve the status of legend in their own lifetime. Fewer still actually deserve that status. John Peel is the exception which proves that rule, a Great Briton whose contribution to British culture is undeniable, without whom popular culture would never have become popular. Beloved by millions - whether for his unstinting championing of musical talent on Radio 1 or for his wildly popular Radio 4 show "Home Truths" - this is the astonishing book he began to write before his untimely death in October 2004, completed by the woman who knew him best, his wife Sheila. The first half of the book, written by John, describes with characteristic humour his early life, from child to man, including his school days and National Service. You can hear the unique Peel voice in every sentence - rarely, if ever, before has a voice been so successfully transferred to paper. The second section, written by Peel's wife and soulmate of many years, Sheila Ravenscroft, gives us an intimate portrait of the man and his music, and the highs and the lows of everyday life at Peel Acres. The completion of this book has been a labour of love for John's family and their passion has paid off. It's every bit as extraordinary as the man himself and a fitting tribute to a bona fide legend. show more Product details 156 x 238 x 46mm | 879.98g Publication date
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Margrave Of The Marshes: Amazon.it: Alexandra Ravenscroft, Florence Ravenscroft, John Peel, John Ravenscroft, Sheila Ravenscroft, Thomas Ravenscroft, William Ravenscroft: Libri in altre lingue 5.0 su 5 stelle Gone But Not Forgotten 26 luglio 2013 Di Simon Mac - Pubblicato su Amazon.com Formato: Copertina flessibile Acquisto verificato And John Peel's Margrave Of The Marshes has only 3 reviews on Amazon ? It is a remarkable book, unlike any autobiography that I've read before and made all the more extraordinary by the circumstances. Apparently, a record one million pound advance was paid by the publisher before John Peel set pen to paper. And then he upped and died on us, way before his time and before he could complete the last two thirds of the story. Most extraordinary is that the narrative, after John leaves us, switches from him to his wife in an almost seamless manner leaving the reader to wonder who had the most light hidden under the bushel. Recommended without reservation. If you grew up in England during the seventies or eighties, this is an essential documentary of those times. 3 di 3 persone hanno trovato utile la seguente recensione 5.0 su 5 stelle John Peel - world's greatest DJ and a jolly good storyteller 1 febbraio 2006 Di siliconvalleyguy - Pubblicato su Amazon.com Formato: Copertina rigida Intro: Any DJ who can survive the axe at the BBC Radio One station in England for almost 40 years, has to be England's, if not the world's, greatest DJ ever! John is credited with introducing an amazing array of artists to the British public - Captain Beefheart, Faces, White Stripes, all got their first UK airplay on his show. He died of a heart attack at age 65 while on holiday in Peru in October 2004. His Peel Sessions are best selling CD compilations of live shows, sometimes recorded at his country home in Suffolk. So here's a book, part autobiography and part biography - the first half written by John himself and the second by John's wife Sheila Ravenscroft, all this being because John died as he was midway through writing the book. And for us readers, in a sad way, this is a good deal since we get to hear from John and also from his wife who seems to have a similar "Peelian" sense of humour. If John had lived to finish the book, I'm sure we would not have been treated to his wife's detailed and witty observations. Myself, I grew up in the north of England in the fifties and sixties and used to faithfully tape (on an old cheap 2 track tape recorder) entire John Peel Top Gear shows and then listen to them over and over during the week as I slugged away at teenage homework. He was the voice in the wilderness to us starved music junkies looking for "underground" and alternative music to counteract the bland pop music of the day. Even if you have no idea who John Peel is, this book can stand alone as a great introduction to English life - public schools (a.k.a. private schools here in America), British Army life, the BBC, English countryside living and John's beloved Liverpool Football club. Not to mention lots of good music references. Read the book and celebrate the life! (and don't forget to play some music, drink a glass of red wine and sing-a-long!)
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On a standard dartboard, what number lies opposite 13?
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The Dartboard Sequence The Dartboard Sequence The arrangement of the numbers around the circumference of a standard dart board is as shown below 20 1 18 4 13 6 10 15 2 17 3 19 7 16 8 11 14 9 12 5 Oddly enough, no one seems to know for sure how this particular arrangement was selected. It evidently dates back at least 100 years. Some say the pattern was devised by a carpenter named Brian Gamlin in 1896, while others attribute it to someone named Thomas William Buckle in 1913, but both of these attributions are relatively recent, and neither can be traced back to a contemporary source. Also, although it's clear that the numbers are ordered to mix the large and small together, and possibly to separate numerically close values as far as possible (e.g., 20 is far from 19), no one seems to know of any simple criterion that uniquely singles out this particular arrangement as the best possible in any quantitative sense. It may be just an accident of history that this particular arrangement has been adopted as the standard dart board format. It's interesting to consider various possible criteria for choosing a circular arrangement of the first n positive integers. In order to get as "flat" a distribution as possible, we might try to minimize the sum of the squares of each k consecutive terms. For example, setting k = 3, the standard dard board sequence gives (20+1+18)^2 + (1+18+4)^2 + (18+4+13)^2 + ... + (5+20+1)^2 = 20478 Apparently the standard board layout described above is called the "London" dart board, and there is another, less common, version called the "Manchester" dart board, which has the sequence 20 1 16 6 17 8 12 9 14 5 19 2 15 3 18 7 11 10 13 4 for which the sum of squares of each set of three consecutive numbers is 20454, just slightly less than the London arrangement. In contrast, if we were to arrange the numbers by just inter-weaving the largest and smallest numbers like this 20 1 19 2 18 3 17 4 16 5 15 6 14 7 13 8 12 9 11 10 the resulting sum of squares of each 3 consecutive elements is 20510, so the standard dart boards are, in this sense, more flat distributions. Needless to say, all of these arrangements are much more flat than the natural monotonic sequence 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 which has a sum of 24350. By the way, note that if the sum of the squares of every sum of three consecutive numbers for a given arrangement is S, then we can form another arrangement with the same sum simply by taking the "21-complement", i.e., subtracting each number from 21. For example, the complement of the standard London arrangement is 1 20 3 17 8 15 11 6 19 4 18 2 14 5 13 10 7 12 9 16 which has the same sum (20478) as the London arrangement. This works because if we begin with an arrangement a,b,c,d,... having the sum S = (a+b+c)^2 + (b+c+d)^2 + (c+d+e)^2 + ... and replace each of the numbers a,b,c,... with 21-a, 21-b, 21-c,... respectively, the sum S' of this complementary arrangement is S' = [(21-a)+(21-b)+(21-c)]^2 + [(21-b)+(21-c)+(21-d)]^2 + ... = [63-(a+b+c)]^2 + [63-(b+c+d)]^2 + ... = S + 20(63)^2 - 2(63)[(a+b+c)+(b+c+d)+...] Each of the numbers from 1 to 20 appears three times in the summation inside the square brackets in the last term, so that summation equals 630, and hence S' = S. (The same identity applies to the N+1 complement for sums of squares of every sum of k consecutive terms of a circular arrangement of the first N integers.) How would we go about finding the circular arrangement of the integers 1 to 20 that gives the smallest sum of squares of every sum of three consecutive numbers? One possible approach would be to begin with the monotonic arrangement and then check each possible transposition of two numbers to see which one gives the lowest result. Then make that change and repeat the process, at each stage always choosing the transposition that gives the steepest reduction in the sum. This "greedy algorithm" produces arrangements with the following sum
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Darts | Dartboard | Dartboards | Dart Flights Dart Flights Darts Glossary Choose A Letter: ANNIE'S ROOM - The number One (1). ARROWS - Another term for darts . ARCHER - Refers to a player who throws very quick smooth darts -B- BABY TON - A score of 95, usually by scoring five 19s. BAG O' NUTS - A score of 45. BARREL - The metal body of the darts where they are gripped. BASEMENT - The double-3. BOTTOM OF THE BOARD - The numbers on the bottom half of the dartboard . BOUNCE OUT - When a dart hits a wire on the board flush-on and bounces back off the dartboard . Can be potentially dangerous to spectators who are too close. BREAKFAST - (or BED 'N' BREAKFAST) A score of 26, made up of a single-5, single-20, single-1 in a game of x01. This is a common score in darts because players aiming for the 20 sector (which contains the highest scoring area on the dartboard ) will often accidentally hit the 1 and the 5 sectors, which are located on either side of the 20. The term comes from the typical price of a bed-and-breakfast in times gone by: 2 shillings and sixpence, or "two and six". (See also "CHIPS") BUCKET/BAG OF NAILS - Landing all three darts in the 1s. BUCKSHOT - A throw when darts land wildly all over the dartboard . BULL-OFF - See DIDDLE FOR THE MIDDLE. BULLSEYE (or BULL) - The bull's eye, which has an Outer Bull and an Inner Bull. BUST - Hitting more than you needed in an x01 game. The darts do not count and the player begins his next turn on the same score he had prior to. -C- CRICKET - In a Cricket game this refers to high scores base on the number of darts scored. For example a triple-20, single-20, single-20 would be called a C-5 because "5 darts " were scored with three darts . CHAMPAGNE BREAKFAST - Hitting treble 20, treble 1 and treble 5 in three darts (see "BREAKFAST") CHIPS - A score of 26. (See also: "BREAKFAST") CHUCKER - A player who just "chucks" the darts at the board, doesn't aim or care. CIRCLE IT - When a player scores a single digit (less than 10) with three darts , his team-mates would shout out "Circle it!" to the scorekeeper to highlight the terrible throw. A variation on this tradition is to draw a fish around the score, often leading to aquarium-related jokes being aimed at particularly poor or unlucky players. CLOCK - The dartboard itself, usually in the context of "ROUND THE CLOCK". CORK - The center of the dartboard . This comes from the cork in the end of a keg where it is tapped. The ends of kegs were used for targets in the game's early days. COVER - A term frequently used by Sid Wadell, meaning aiming for treble 19. -D- DAIRYLEA DARTS - A throw that is 'spread' around the board, named after the cheese spread Dairylea. DEVIL - The treble-6, so called due to '666', and the fact that it is often hit in error when going for treble-13 or treble-10. DIDDLE FOR THE MIDDLE - A throw to see who gets one dart closer to the bullseye to determine who throws first in the game. Also known as a "BULL OFF", "MIDDLE FOR MIDDLE" and "OUT FOR BULL". DOUBLE - The thin outer ring of the dartboard . In standard x01 games, a double counts for two times the number hit. DOUBLE-BULL - On dartboards configured with a bullseye consisting of two concentric circles, the outer circle is commonly green and worth 25 and the inner circle is commonly red and worth 50 points. Hitting the innermost ring of this type of bullseye is a "DOUBLE-BULL". (See also: "BULLSEYE") DOUBLE IN - A variant of x01 in which a double is needed to start the game. DOUBLE TOP - The double 20. DOUBLE TROUBLE - Not being able to hit the double needed to win the game. DOWNSTAIRS - The lower portion of the dartboard , usually in reference to the 19s in a game of x01. -E- EASY IN - A game that requires no special shot to begin scoring. EDDIE SHUFFLE - The art of adjusting ones stance or position along the ockey in an attempt to circumnavigate a troublesome 'blocking' dart. Also referred to as The Milk Float. -F- FOGLE - A series of castaway darts thrown with no other purpose than to irritate opponents. FLIGHTS - The "feathers" of the dart that give i
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Mother Goose in Prose by L. Frank Baum: What Jack Horner Did Literature Network » L. Frank Baum » Mother Goose in Prose » What Jack Horner Did What Jack Horner Did Little Jack Horner sat in a corner, Eating a Christmas pie; He put in his thumb and pulled out a plum And said, "What a good boy am I!" - Little Jack Horner lived in an old, tumble-down house at the edge of a big wood; and there many generations of Horners had lived before him, and had earned their living by chopping wood. Jack's father and mother were both dead, and he lived with his grandfather and grandmother, who took great pains to teach him all that a boy should know. They lived very comfortably and happily together until one day a great tree fell upon Grandpa Horner and crushed his legs; and from that time on he could not work at all, but had to be nursed and tended very carefully. This calamity was a great affliction to the Horners. Grandma Horner had a little money saved up in an old broken teapot that she kept in the cupboard, but that would not last them a great time, and when it was gone they would have nothing with which to buy food. "I 'm sure I do n't know what is to become of us," she said to Jack, "for I am too old to work, and you are too young." She always told her troubles to Jack now; small though he was, he was the only one she could talk freely with, since it would only bother the poor crippled grandfather to tell him how low the money was getting in the teapot. "It is true," replied Jack, "that you are too old to work, for your rheumatism will barely allow you to care for the house and cook our meals; and there is grandpa to be tended. But I am not too young to work, grandma, and I shall take my little hatchet and go into the wood. I cannot cut the big trees, but I can the smaller ones, and I am sure I shall be able to pile up enough wood to secure the money we need for food." "You are a good boy, dear," said grandma Horner, patting his head lovingly, "but you are too young for the task. We must think of some other way to keep the wolf from the door." But Jack was not shaken in his resolve, although he saw it was useless to argue further with his grandmother. So the next morning he rose very early and took his little axe and went into the wood to begin his work. There were a good many branches scattered about, and these he was able to cut with ease; and then he piled them up nicely to be sold when the wood-carter next came around. When dinner-time came he stopped long enough to eat some of the bread and cheese he had brought with him, and then he resumed his work. But scarcely had he chopped one branch when a faint cry from the wood arrested his attention. It seemed as if some one was shouting for help. Jack listened a moment, and again heard the cry. Without hesitation he seized his axe and ran toward the place from whence the cry had proceeded. The underbrush was very thick and the thorns caught in his clothing and held him back, but with the aid of his sharp little axe he overcame all difficulties and presently reached a place where the wood was more open. He paused here, for often he had been told by Grandpa Horner that there were treacherous bogs in this part of the wood, which were so covered with mosses and ferns that the ground seemed solid enough to walk upon. But woe to the unlucky traveler who stepped unawares upon their surface; for instantly he found himself caught by the clinging moist clay, to sink farther and farther into the bog until, swallowed up in the mire, he would meet a horrible death beneath its slimy surface. His grandfather had told him never to go near these terrible bogs, and Jack, who was an obedient boy, had always kept away from this part of the wood. But as he paused, again that despairing cry came to his ears, very near to him now, it seemed: "Help!" Forgetful of all save a desire to assist this unknown sufferer, Jack sprang forward with an answering cry, and only halted when he found himself upon the edge of a vast bog. "Where are you?" he then shouted. "Here!" answered a voice, and, looki
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Which mountains separate France and Spain? Science and Technology Which mountains separate France and Spain? The Pyrenees stretch for about 300 miles (500 km) from the Bay of Biscay in the Atlantic Ocean to the Mediterranean Sea. This mountain range forms a natural boundary between France and Spain. The highest point is Pico d'Aneto at 3,404 metres.
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Which is the world's highest volcano? Answers Which is the world's highest volcano? Answer 1 - highest volcano with historic activity: The highest historically active volcano in the world is Llullaillaco at 6739 m (22,109 feet). Llullaillaco is on the border between Chile and Argentina in the Atacama Desert, one of the world's driest places. Answer 2 - highest active volcano: The highest active volcano in the world is Ojos del Salado on the Chile-Argentina border in the Central Andes. It rises to 6887 m / 22,595 ft. It has not erupted in historic times, but is an active volcano. A major explosive eruption occurred ca. 1000-1500 years ago, and future eruptions are very likely. 10 highest volcanoes in the world All the 10 highest active volcanoes in the world are all located on South America in the Central Andes of Northern Chile, Argentina, and Peru, with the exception of Chimborazo volcano in Ecuador, which belongs to the Northern Volcanic Zone: 1) Ojos del Salado 6887 m / 22,595 ft, Chile / Argentina, no historic eruptions 2) Llullaillaco 6739 m / 22,109 ft, Chile / Argentina, last eruption 1877 3) Cerro Tipas 6660 m / 21,850 ft, Argentinia, no historic eruptions 4) Cerro El Condor 6532 m / 21,430 ft, Argentinia, no historic eruptions 5) Coropuna 6377 m / 20,922 ft, Peru, no historic eruptions 6) Parinacota 6348 m / 20,827 ft, Chile, ca. 2000 years ago 7) Chimborazo 6310 m / 20,702 ft, Ecuador, ca. 1500 years ago 8) Pular 6233 m / 20,449 ft, Chile, 1990 (?) 9) Aucanquilcha 6176 m / 20,262 ft, Chile, no historic eruptions 10) San Pedro 6145 m / 20,161 ft, Chile, 1960 (?)
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King Hamad Al Khalifa biography | birthday, trivia | Bahraini Royalty | Who2 King Hamad Al Khalifa Biography Royalty Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa is the latest head of the family that since 1783 has ruled the country of Bahrain, an archipelago of 30 islands tucked in a gulf between Saudia Arabia and Qatar. King Hamad, whose earlier posts included that of defense minister (1971-1988), became emir in 1999 upon the death of his father. His title changed to King in 2002, when Bahrain, formerly an emirate, became a constitutional monarchy. The Khalifa family is of the Sunni branch of Islam, and the fact that most Bahranis are Shiite Muslims has contributed to political tensions, including those in which government forces fired on apparently peacful protesters in February 2011. The protests were a symptom of the country’s religious divide, but they were also a call for greater democracy. In that way they resembled the secular uprisings that swept Tunisia, Egypt and Lybia in early 2011, but King Hamad remained in power in the years that followed. Extra credit King Hamad has multiple wives, but the number (and their names) vary depending on the source. His official biography says he “married his cousin” on 9 October 1968; this is apparently Princess Sabika bint Ibrahim Al Khalifa. They have four children, including Hamad’s eldest, Shaikh Salman, born 21 October 1969, who became Bahrain’s crown prince. Other children include sons Abdullah (b. 1975) and Khalifa (b. 1977), and daughter Najla (b. 1981). King Hamad has other sons and daughters with at least two other wives.
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Flags of Every Country Follow us... Flags of Every Country Tweet This map shows Flags of every country in the world. Flag description produced from actual flags or the best information available at the time the entry was written. The flags of independent states are used by their dependencies unless there is an officially recognized local flag. Some disputed and other areas do not have flags. Note: Flag description from CIA Factbook and Flag image from Wikipedia. Last updated: Abkhazia Afghanistan three equal vertical bands of black (hoist side), red, and green, with the national emblem in white centered on the red band and slightly overlapping the other two bands; the center of the emblem features a mosque with pulpit and flags on either side, below the mosque are numerals for the solar year 1298 (1919 in the Gregorian calendar, the year of Afghan independence from the UK); this central image is circled by a border consisting of sheaves of wheat on the left and right, in the upper-center is an Arabic inscription of the Shahada (Muslim creed) below which are rays of the rising sun over the Takbir (Arabic expression meaning "God is great"), and at bottom center is a scroll bearing the name Afghanistan; black signifies the past, red is for the blood shed for independence, and green can represent either hope for the future, agricultural prosperity, or Islam note: Afghanistan had more changes to its national flag in the 20th century than any other country; the colors black, red, and green appeared on most of them Akrotiri the flag of the UK is used Albania red with a black two-headed eagle in the center; the design is claimed to be that of 15th-century hero George Castriota SKANDERBERG, who led a successful uprising against the Turks that resulted in a short-lived independence for some Albanian regions (1443-1478); an unsubstantiated explanation for the eagle symbol is the tradition that Albanians see themselves as descendants of the eagle; they refer to themselves as "Shkypetars," which translates as "sons of the eagle" Algeria two equal vertical bands of green (hoist side) and white; a red, five-pointed star within a red crescent centered over the two-color boundary; the colors represent Islam (green), purity and peace (white), and liberty (red); the crescent and star are also Islamic symbols, but the crescent is more closed than those of other Muslim countries because the Algerians believe the long crescent horns bring happiness American Samoa blue, with a white triangle edged in red that is based on the fly side and extends to the hoist side; a brown and white American bald eagle flying toward the hoist side is carrying two traditional Samoan symbols of authority, a war club known as a "Fa'alaufa'i" (upper; left talon), and a coconut fiber fly whisk known as a "Fue" (lower; right talon); the combination of symbols broadly mimics that seen on the US Great Seal and reflects the relationship between the United States and American Samoa Andorra three vertical bands of blue (hoist side), yellow, and red, with the national coat of arms centered in the yellow band; the latter band is slightly wider than the other two so that the ratio of band widths is 8:9:8; the coat of arms features a quartered shield with the emblems of (starting in the upper left and proceeding clockwise): Urgell, Foix, Bearn, and Catalonia; the motto reads VIRTUS UNITA FORTIOR (Strength United is Stronger); the flag combines the blue and red French colors with the red and yellow of Spain to show Franco-Spanish protection note: similar to the flags of Chad and Romania, which do not have a national coat of arms in the center, and the flag of Moldova, which does bear a national emblem Angola two equal horizontal bands of red (top) and black with a centered yellow emblem consisting of a five-pointed star within half a cogwheel crossed by a machete (in the style of a hammer and sickle); red represents liberty, black the African continent, the symbols characterize workers and peasants Anguilla blue, with the flag of the UK in the upper hoist-side quadrant and the
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The character of Brabantio in Othello from LitCharts | The creators of SparkNotes Emilia A senator in Venice and Desdemona's father. At first enraged by Desdemona's elopement with Othello, he does eventually grant a grudging blessing to their marriage. But his blessing never seems heartfelt, and he dies of grief shortly after their departure for Cyprus (and before any of the tragedies of the play occur). Brabantio Quotes in Othello The Othello quotes below are all either spoken by Brabantio or refer to Brabantio. For each quote, you can also see the other characters and themes related to it (each theme is indicated by its own dot and icon, like this one: ). Note: all page and citation info for the quotes below refers to the Simon & Schuster edition of Othello published in 2015. Act 1, scene 2 Quotes "Damned as thou art, thou hast enchanted her! For I'll refer me to all things of sense, If she in chains of magic were not bound, Whether a maid, so tender, fair, and happy, So opposite to marriage that she shunned The wealthy curled darlings of our nation, Would ever have, t'incur a general mock, Run from her guardage to the sooty bosom Of such a thing as thou—to fear, not to delight." Related Characters: Brabantio (speaker), Othello, Desdemona Related Symbols: Animals Download it! Brabantio Character Timeline in Othello The timeline below shows where the character Brabantio appears in Othello. The colored dots and icons indicate which themes are associated with that appearance. Act 1, scene 1 Iago and Roderigo go to the house of Brabantio, a senator and Desdemona's father. They shout from the street that Brabantio has been robbed.... (full context) Brabantio goes to search his house for his daughter, worried because he has had a "dream"... (full context) Act 1, scene 2 ...when he hears the things Roderigo was saying about Othello. He also warns Othello that Brabantio is likely to try to legally force a divorce between Othello and Desdemona. Othello seems... (full context) Just then, they see a group of men approaching. Iago says it must be Brabantio and advises Othello to go inside. Othello refuses, preferring to face them, saying he has... (full context) ...Othello has married. But before he can say who Othello has wed, Roderigo along with Brabantio and his men arrive. Brabantio states that Othello must have enchanted Desdemona, or else why... (full context) Othello is unfazed, tells everyone on both sides to put up their arms, and informs Brabantio that he has been called to meet with the Duke on state business. Brabantio decides... (full context) Act 1, scene 3 Othello and Brabantio enter along with their men. Brabantio demands that they cease discussing state business and instead... (full context) ...story. They send for her. As they wait for Desdemona to arrive, Othello says that Brabantio used to invite him to his house to hear his life story, with all its... (full context) Desdemona arrives. Brabantio asks his daughter to whom she owes obedience. Desdemona responds that just as her own... (full context) ...defense. Though the Duke at first suggests that Desdemona stay in Venice with her father, Brabantio, Othello, and Desdemona all object, and the Duke says that she may go with Othello. (full context) Brabantio exits, but not before warning Othello to watch Desdemona—since she disobeyed her father, she might... (full context) Act 5, scene 1 Lodovico enters with Graziano (Brabantio's brother). They hear the cries of pain from Cassio and Roderigo, but it's so dark... (full context) Act 5, scene 2 ...he smothered Desdemona. Graziano is shocked, and says that it is a good thing that Brabantio died from grief at Desdemona's marriage so that he did not live to see this. (full context) Cite This Page
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Film Review: Kenneth Branagh’s Hamlet | Kirkville Film Review: Kenneth Branagh’s Hamlet Buy from Amazon.com , Amazon UK , iTunes Kenneth Branagh’s Hamlet is not only the longest version (just under four hours, not counting the credits), but also the most sumptuous version of Shakespeare’s great revenge tragedy on film. With exterior shots of Blenheim Palace, in Woodstock, England, and interiors designed to reflect the English baroque style of that massive country house, Branagh’s Hamlet shows the king and prince of Denmark in an opulent, luxurious setting. This Hamlet pulls out all the stops. Not only is the setting lavish, but the cast is full of recognizable names. In addition to Derek Jacobi as Claudius (Jacobi notably played Hamlet in the BBC’s television version of the play, filmed in 1980), this film features Julie Christie as Gertrude, Kate Winslet as Ophelia, Michael Maloney as Laertes, Richard Briers as Polonius, and Nicholas Farrell as Horatio. The cast also includes such well-known actors as Robin Williams, Gérard Depardieu, Jack Lemmon, Billy Crystal, Rufus Sewell, Charlton Heston, Richard Attenborough, Judi Dench, John Gielgud and Ken Dodd. So, with big names and a big set, does this Hamlet work? First, you need to settle down for the long haul. At just under four hours, this is a long film. There is an intermission (at around 2:38), so if you can’t plan to see the entire film in one sitting, you can split it at that point. Branagh based this film on a conflated version of the Hamlet text. (There is a book version of the Hamlet Screenplay – Amazon.com , Amazon UK – though this has no notes on the text. The best standard version is probably the Arden Shakespeare edition ( Amazon.com , Amazon UK .) There are three main texts of Hamlet, the First Quarto of 1603, the Second Quarto of 1604, and the First Folio of 1623. There are a number of differences among the texts, and each one contains some lines that are not in the others. Branagh used all of the texts, rather than editing a specific version. Branagh plays Hamlet splendidly, using the character’s feigned (or real?) madness as a prop, and leveraging the luxurious sets and excellent actors. While there are some areas where you could call this film bombastic, it never quite goes over the top. Branagh is, at times, very moving (the graveyard scene), and a bit excessive (the play-within-the-play), but the overall impression is that of a character fully in control of his destiny, with no other option but to head toward his tragic end. The cast is generally magnificent. Derek Jacobi is brilliant as Claudius, and Julie Christie is excellent as Gertrude, especially in the cabinet scene where she see’s Hamlet’s madness up close. Kate Winslet is sublime as Ophelia, and some of the smaller roles feature fine actors, such as Charlton Heston, Richard Attenborough, Judi Dench, and John Gielgud. One element that Branagh introduces that is not in the play is flashbacks. He shows Hamlet making love to Ophelia; Claudius killing King Hamlet; Yorick playing with young Hamlet; and a number of flashbacks and flash-presents of Fortinbras, particularly as his army is preparing to storm the castle. This makes the film much more cinematic, though it does alter the story a great deal. When reading the play, or seeing it on stage, it’s clear that Hamlet is in love with Ophelia, but showing sexual relations lifts the veil on any ambiguity about their relationship, which isn’t spelled out in the play. On the other hand, showing Claudius poisoning King Hamlet is simply an illustration of what the reader or spectator knows has happened, and serves as a counterpoint for the dumb show that precedes the play-within-the-play. Some elements of the play are a bit excessive. Kate Winslet, as Ophelia, seen in a straitjacket and padded room, seems to be a bit too much. Billy Crystal’s New York accent – he’s one of the gravediggers – is out of place. And the final sword fight almost jumps the shark, as Branagh kills Claudius by throwing his sword, then swings from a chandelier. But none of this detr
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TCCoA Tech Articles email arjoh@metrolink.net This article has been written for attorneys representing defendants in civil, criminal and administrative proceedings. It is a technical guide on generally accepted police procedure in the enforcement of traffic speed laws using various speed measuring devices. It is not legal advice or a guide on legal proceedings. It does not provide instructions or advice on how to avoid detection or prosecution for the violation of any laws. Due to the number of variations in state laws and the design of individual traffic speed measuring devices, this work is provided without warranty or guarantee, express, or implied, to any particular situation. The author does not recommend or encourage the violation of any traffic laws. Do not operate a vehicle in other than a safe and prudent manner at a speed reasonable for the existing conditions. This work is protected under copyright laws. Always use your seat belt. Never drink and drive. Drive defensively. In 1906, the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania (Brazier v. City of Philadelphia, 215 Pa. 297, 64 A 508, 510 (1906)), in affirming a ruling under a city ordinance for speeding at the then outrageous speed of 7 m.p.h., said, "It is only necessary to resort to the most cursory observation to find the evidence that many drivers of automobiles, in their desire to put their novel and rapid machines to a test of their capacity, drive such vehicles through the streets with a reckless disregard of the rights of others." And with these words, the contest between the motorist and traffic law enforcement officials began in earnest. The motorist, sometimes traveling at a speed higher than the law allows while evading detection, and the police, trying to find them. Through the years, technology has entered the game and for every new measure taken by one side the other has found, or tried to find, a counter-measure. Radar has been the preferred device by the police for many years and motorists have responded with a variety of counter-measures. Take this short test to find out how much you really know about police traffic radar. 1. Aluminum foil strips placed inside the hubcaps will prevent the vehicle from being detected by police radar. True or false? 2. Metal chains hanging from the metal frame of a car will ground the body and prevent the car from being detected by police radar. True or false? 3. The police can use radar to accurately determine your speed when you are on the far side of a hill because the radar beam follows the Earth's terrain. True or false? 4. When a radar traffic unit is calibrated, that means every reading taken by a police officer is correct. True or false? 5. Radar detectors will always provide ample warning to slow down when police traffic radar is nearby. True or false? 6. An FCC radio license is required for anyone that operates traffic radar. True or false? 7. The picture taken by photo radar is absolute evidence you were speeding. True or false? If you said true to any of the above, read the rest of this article. Every statement is false. The term "radar" is an acronym, it stands for Radio Detection and Ranging. Radar technology was first developed by the British shortly before World War II. The principles of radar are based on the laws of physics. Despite the efforts of any state legislature to write laws to the contrary, anyone operating radar must have a basic understanding of the applicable physics to operate radar correctly. Without this understanding, a police officer running radar is very likely to write speeding citations that are not deserved. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has published a training program for traffic radar operators. (Basic Training Program in Radar Speed Measurement, U.S. Department of Transportation, National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.) This manual is the basis for the training and certification programs presented by all the states. Each state may modify the course to comply with and incorporate state laws but the basic ma
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Open Course : Astronomy : Introduction : Lecture 6 : Laws of Motion & Gravity Tension (Cohesion): an attractive force that holds objects together. Cohesion prevents moons and planets from being torn apart by tidal forces (though not always!). Friction: an attractive force that opposes the sliding of objects past each other. Friction between molecules in a gas falling into a black hole will cause it to heat up and emit radiation. Question: if the force of gravity is pulling you downward, what force counteracts it to keep you in place while you are sitting or standing? 6.4 The Universal Law of Gravity (Discovering the Universe, 5th ed., §2-5) In order to complete his study of the motion of the planets, Newton had to combine his general Laws of Motion with a specific description of the force of gravity. Knowing the basic behavior of the planets from Kepler's Laws, Newton was able to determine an appropriate force law, the Universal Law of Gravitation: Here, G is a constant, M and m are two masses, and r is the separation between them. Gravity is an attractive force, and in accordance with Newton's Third Law , the two masses feel equal and opposite forces. Gravity is relatively weak because of the small value of the gravitation constant G; in metric units, G = 6.7 x 10-11 Nm2/kg2 . Therefore, large masses are required to provide an appreciable force, e.g. the mass of the Earth is 6.0 x 1024 kg. Despite the Earth's large mass, the gravitational force holding you to the surface of the Earth, your weight, is still only a few hundred Newtons. (Note: the distance r in the force law is the radius of the Earth, 6378 Km, as if all of its mass is concentrated at its center.) 6.5 Gravity and Kepler's Laws (Discovering the Universe, 5th ed., §2-6) By combining the Law of Gravitation with his Laws of Motion, Newton was able to mathematically derive all three of Kepler's Laws ! (In the process Newton also had to invent the mathematics of calculus !) Because the Sun is so much more massive than any of the planets, it has a very small gravitational acceleration, and can be taken as essentially motionless. As described by Kepler, Newton found that all of the planets move around the Sun in circular and elliptical orbits, with the Sun located at a focus of each planet's orbit. Objects with circular and elliptical orbits move around the Sun with a definite period, always between their perihelion and aphelion distances, and sweeping out equal areas in equal times. Newton also showed that Kepler's 3rd Law , relating semimajor axis and period, depends on the mass of whatever is being orbited: As before, a is measured in AU and P is measured in years. But now the mass M appears, and here is measured as multiples of the mass of the Sun. This result provides a powerful tool for determining the mass of the Sun, as well any planet being orbited by a moon, simply by measuring a and P. Question: Newton could immediately calculate the mass of which planets? Circular and elliptical orbits describe objects which are bound to the Sun. Newton also demonstrated that there could be parabolic and hyperbolic orbits! A parabolic orbit describes an object which is marginally bound. Such an object can escape from the Sun's gravity, but it will just barely reach an infinite distance. Recall that a parabolic orbit has an eccentricity e = 1. Therefore, highly elliptical orbits (e > 0.9) approach a parabolic shape. An object in a hyperbolic orbit travels in a straight line until it nears the Sun and has its path deflected by gravity. Such an object is not part of our solar system, but is instead simply passing through, and can be infinitely far from the Sun while still moving at high speed. An object with a hyperbolic orbit is therefore said to be unbound. A hyperbola has an eccentricity e > 1. 6.6 Energy (Discovering the Universe, 5th ed., §2-
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Steps and Accidentals A half step (or ''semitone'') is the distance from one key on the keyboard to the next adjacent key. Key 1 to Key 2 is a half step since they are next to each other. A half step is not always from a white key to a black key. In this example, Key 1 and Key 2 are still next to each other. A whole step (or ''whole tone'' or simply ''tone'') is the same distance as two half steps. Key 1 to Key 3 is a whole step. Key 1 to Key 2 is the first half step. Key 2 to Key 3 is the second half step. An accidental is a sign used to raise or lower the pitch of a note. The first accidentals that we will discuss are the flat and the sharp. The flat lowers a note by a half step while the sharp raises a note by a half step. When typing, you can use a # to represent a sharp and a b to represent a flat. Let's examine the black key in between C and D. This key could be called C# since it is a half step above C. It could also be called Db since it is a half step below D. Another example would be E and F. E could also be called Fb since it is half step below F. Likewise, F could be called E#. Whenever a certain pitch has multiple names, it is called an enharmonic spelling. Next, let's discuss the double flat and the double sharp. While flats and sharps alter a note by a half step, the double flat and double sharp alter a note by a whole step. When typing, you can use a x to represent a double sharp and a bb to represent a double flat. For example, both D and Ebb have the same pitch since you can reach D by going a whole step (or two half steps) down from E. D also sounds the same as Cx since it is a whole step above C. Finally, a natural cancels out any accidental and returns a note to its original white key. We will learn more about naturals in an upcoming lesson.
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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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The Globalization Website - Global Actors GLOBAL ACTORS Wallerstein, Immanuel M. Borlaug, Norman E. (1914-). Plant scientist who played leading role in developing high-yield, disease-resistant wheat strains. PhD, University of Minnesota, 1942. Nobel Peace Prize for "Green Revolution,"1970. Joined Rockefeller Foundation cooperative project on wheat research and improvement in Mexico,1944. Developed new methods for crossing and testing strains; worked with farmers to implement changes. "Green Revolution" contributed to the improvement of food production in developing countries (e.g., Pakistan, India), helping nearly to double global grain yields per acre in second half of twentieth century. Since 1980s involved in African projects. Faced criticism from environmentalists for use of inorganic fertilizers. Publications include The Impact of Agricultural Research on Mexican Wheat Production (1958); Wheat Breeding and Its Impact on World Food Supply (1968); A Green Revolution Yields a Golden Harvest (1969). Sources: D. Paarlberg, Norman Borlaug: Hunger Fighter, 1970; D.G.Johnson, The Struggle Against World Hunger,1967. LINKS: back to the list of actors Bové, José (1953-). French activist and farmer, prominently involved in opposition to free trade policies, corporate agriculture, and genetically modified food. Born in Bordeaux, spent early childhood in Berkeley (US). College activist in France after 1968. Moved to countryside to farm in 1975, involved in politics of agriculture. Launched Peasant Confederation in 1987 (fusion of two organizations) to defend independent farmers and promote traditional practices. Caught public attention with destruction of genetically modified rice plants and ransacking of McDonald's (Millau) in 1999, followed by prosecution and trials. Celebrity in anti-globalization movement (chant at World Social Forum, Porto Alegre 2001: "We are all José Bové"). Publications: The World Is Not For Sale: Farmers Against Junk Food (with others; Verso 2001); La Révolte d'un Paysan (Éditions Golias 2001); "Pour une Agriculture Paysanne (Le Monde, 1999); "Report from French Farmers" (address to court). Cardoso, Fernando Henrique (1931-). Influential scholar of underdevelopment, elected President of Brazil in 1994. PhD, University of São Paulo, 1961. Long-time professor of political science at University of Sao Paulo, now emeritus; member of the Scientific Council of CEBRAP (Brazilian Center for Analysis and Planning). Known among academics for Dependency Theory, influenced by Marxist concepts, attributing Latin American underdevelopment to dependence on foreign capital and political influence. Started political career in 1970s; co-founder of two political parties; senator, 1988-92; foreign minister and finance minister, 1992-4. Since election to presidency a vigorous advocate of free markets, privatization, and containing inflation. Publications include Dependency and Development in Latin America (with E. Faletto;1978); The New Global Economy in the Information Age (contributor;1993). Source: T. Goertzel, Fernando Henrique Cardoso: Reinventing Democracy in Brazil, 1999. LINKS: back to the list of actors Carter, Jimmy (James Earl Carter, Jr., 1924-). President of U.S., 1977-81, and leading supporter of global causes. BS, The United States Naval Academy, 1946. As president contributed to major accords (Panama Canal, Camp David, SALT II) and championed human rights. Founder of Carter Center and distinguished professor at Emory University, 1982-. Actively involved in conflict resolution, election monitoring, human rights advocacy, and immunization projects around the world. Publications include A Government as Good as Its
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Official Report - Parliamentary Business : Scottish Parliament Parliamentary Business back to top The Presiding Officer (Tricia Marwick): Welcome back. It is good to be back with you once more. The first item of business is time for reflection. Our time for reflection leader this afternoon is Matt Oliver, the chief executive of More Than Gold 2014. Mr Matt Oliver (More Than Gold 2014): In a little under a year, 71 nations and territories that make up the Commonwealth will descend on Scotland for the 20th Commonwealth games. The Christian church in Scotland, united under the banner of More Than Gold, will seek to serve the games in a variety of ways. Building on the success of 2012, hundreds of churches will be opening their doors to show the games live on big screens to their communities and provide refreshments. One thousand people from around the world will assist the church in its activities, bringing with them cultural engagement programmes of dance, music and drama. The Salvation Army will distribute 250,000 bottles of cold water to spectators and, in partnership with the Scottish Government, we will provide free accommodation to over 400 members of athletes’ families and to official volunteers. Many of the nations that are competing next year will be able to trace the Christian roots of their countries directly to the great missionaries of the past, many of whom came from this great nation. People such as David Livingstone, Mary Slessor and James Chalmers all contributed to the spread of Christianity throughout the world. However, for an old sportsman such as me, it is Eric Liddell, the Olympic athlete who famously refused to run in the 100m heats as they were due to be run on a Sunday, who epitomises the common values of sport and the gospel. In the film “Chariots of Fire”, Eric famously says: “God made me for a purpose, but he also made me fast. And when I run I feel his pleasure”. Liddell would be given a sporting lifeline when given a place in the 400m, in which he would go on to become an Olympic champion. For Liddell, serving and honouring God was truly worth more than gold. It is the prayer of the team at More Than Gold 2014 that, as Glasgow prepares to host the world’s third-largest sporting event, it will feel God’s pleasure; that, as the church in Scotland rises in unison in acts of service, hospitality and outreach, it will feel God’s pleasure; and that you, as you go about your business in this place today, will feel God’s pleasure. Business Motion The Presiding Officer (Tricia Marwick): The next item of business is consideration of business motion S4M-07570, in the name of Joe FitzPatrick, on behalf of the Parliamentary Bureau, setting out a business programme. Motion moved, That the Parliament agrees the following programme of business— Tuesday 3 September 2013 2.00 pm Time for Reflection followed by Parliamentary Bureau Motions followed by Motion of Condolence followed by Topical Questions (if selected) followed by First Minister’s Statement on the Scottish Government’s Programme for Government 2013-14 followed by Scottish Government Debate: Scottish Government’s Programme for Government 2013-14 followed by Business Motions followed by Parliamentary Bureau Motions 5.45 pm Decision Time 11.40 am Parliamentary Bureau Motions 11.40 am General Questions 12.00 pm First Minister’s Questions 12.30 pm Members’ Business 2.30 pm Parliamentary Bureau Motions 2.30 pm Equal Opportunities Committee Debate: Where Gypsy/Travellers Live followed by Standards, Procedures and Public Appointments Committee Debate: Report on 6th Report 2013, Draft Code of Practice for Ministerial Appointments to Public Bodies in Scotland followed by Legislative Consent Motion: High Speed Rail (Preparation) Bill – UK Legislation followed by Business Motions followed by Parliamentary Bureau Motions 5.00 pm Decision Time 2.00 pm Time for Reflection followed by Parliamentary Bureau Motions followed by Topical Questions (if selected) followed by Scottish Government Debate: Scotland’s Historic Environment – The Way Forw
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The Prisoner (TV Series 1967–1968) - IMDb IMDb 13 January 2017 5:53 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 After resigning, a secret agent is abducted and taken to what looks like an idyllic village, but is really a bizarre prison. His warders demand information. He gives them nothing, but only tries to escape. Creator: Number 6 vows revenge and goes after a sadistic Number 2 after he drives a fellow village resident to her death. 8.8 After resigning, a secret agent finds himself trapped in a bizarre prison known only as The Village. 8.7 Number 6 wakes up to find the Village totally deserted. 8.7 a list of 27 titles created 10 Jan 2013 a list of 42 titles created 23 Jun 2014 a list of 23 titles created 24 Sep 2014 a list of 37 titles created 21 Oct 2015 a list of 29 titles created 26 Oct 2015 Search for " The Prisoner " on Amazon.com Connect with IMDb Title: The Prisoner (1967–1968) 8.6/10 Want to share IMDb's rating on your own site? Use the HTML below. You must be a registered user to use the IMDb rating plugin. 1 win & 1 nomination. See more awards » Photos Two years after the original "Danger Man" series concluded, it was revamped and retconned. The series returned in a longer format. (1 hour/episode instead of 30 minutes). John Drake was now... See full summary » Stars: Patrick McGoohan, Peter Madden, Earl Cameron John Drake is a special operative for NATO, specializing in security assignments against any subversive element which threatened world peace. The series featured exotic locales from all ... See full summary » Stars: Patrick McGoohan, Richard Wattis, Lionel Murton The Prisoner (TV Mini-Series 2009) Drama | Sci-Fi | Thriller An update to the cult favorite series from the 1960s about a government agent who is kidnapped and sent to a remote island known as "the Village". Stars: Ian McKellen, Jim Caviezel, Ruth Wilson A quirky spy show of the adventures of an eccentricly suave British agent and his predominately female partners. Stars: Patrick Macnee, Diana Rigg, Honor Blackman John Steed and his new accomplices Purdey and Gambit find themselves facing new and deadly dangers in the bizarre world of espionage. Mixing fantasy with a darker edge, the trio face ... See full summary » Stars: Patrick Macnee, Gareth Hunt, Joanna Lumley English Lord Brett Sinclair and American Danny Wilde are both wealthy playboys, they are teamed together by Judge Fullton to investigate crimes which the police can't solve. These two men ... See full summary » Stars: Tony Curtis, Roger Moore, Laurence Naismith Simon Templar, a wealthy adventurer known as The Saint, travels around the world in his white Volvo P1800S. Stars: Roger Moore, Ivor Dean, Leslie Crawford Series of unrelated short stories covering elements of crime, horror, drama and comedy about people of different species committing murders, suicides, thefts and other sorts of crime caused by certain motivations; perceived or not. Stars: Alfred Hitchcock, Harry Tyler, John Williams The original surreal sketch comedy showcase for the Monty Python troupe. Stars: Graham Chapman, John Cleese, Terry Gilliam Ordinary people find themselves in extraordinarily astounding situations, which they each try to solve in a remarkable manner. Stars: Rod Serling, Robert McCord, Jay Overholts Captain James T. Kirk and the crew of the Starship Enterprise explore the galaxy and defend the United Federation of Planets. Stars: William Shatner, Leonard Nimoy, DeForest Kelley Edit Storyline "The Prisoner" is a unique piece of television. It addresses issues such as personal identity and freedom, democracy, education, scientific progress, art and technology, while still remaining an entertaining drama series. Over seventeen episodes we witness a war of attrition between the faceless forces behind 'The Village' (a Kafkaesque community somewhere between Butlins and Alcatraz) and its m
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TRIVIA - TV AND THE MOVIES TRIVIA - TV AND THE MOVIES What TV show lost Jim Carrey when he stepped into the movies? In Living Color. Who plays a paleontologist on Friends? David Schwimmer. What aging pop icon forgot the lyrics to We Can Work It Out on MTV Unplugged? Paul McCartney. What segment of the TV industry receives ACE Awards? Paul McCartney. What classic quiz show was originally titled Occupation Unknown? What's My Line? What 1966 TV show theme by Lalo Schifrin made a comeback in a 1996 blockbuster move? Mission: Impossible. Consumer News and Business Channel. How many fingers does Homer Simpson have? Eight. What sitcom character moved from a Boston barstool to a Seattle radio station? Dr. Frasier Crane. What Saturday Night Live cast member played Kap'n Karl on Pee-wee's Playhouse? Phil Hartman. What M*A*S*H principal won Emmys for acting, writing and directing? Alan Alda. What cable network drew twice its usual audience for a show called The Wonderful World of Dung? The Discovery Channel. What TV host went gold with the CD Romantic Christmas? John Tesh. What sitcom spawned the hit song I'll Be There For You? Friends. What MTV twosome are known as "The Bad Boys" in Mexico? Beavis and Butt head. What Indianapolis weatherman of the 1970s once forecast hail "the size of canned hams"? David Letterman. What kid's show's interracial cast needed riot police protection during a 1969 trip to Mississippi? Sesame Street's. What gritty 1990's TV drama series is subtitled Life on the Street? Homicide. What entertainer's wedding prompted NBC to order 10,000 tulips from Holland? Tiny Tim's. What sitcom helped John Larroquette earn three straight supporting actor Emmy Awards? Night Court. Who once observed: "This is America. You can't make a horse testify against himself"? Mr. Ed. What Marx Brother's name spelled backwards is the name of a daytime talk show host? Harpo's. Who began his radio shows with: "Good evening, Mr. ad Mrs. America and all the ships at sea, let's go to press"? Walter Winchell. What TV star said of his worldwide fame: "I didn't know I could top Knight Rider"? David Hasselhoff. What sitcom was among the top 20 most watched shows every season during its entire run, form 1984 to 1992? The Cosby Show. Who inherited Tom Snyder's CNBC talk-show slot in 1995? Charles Grodin. What was the fist sitcom to be broadcast from videotape, in 1971? All in the Family. What blond bombshell had a hankerin' for NYPD Blue detective Gegory Medavoy? Donna Abandando. What animated characters are known as Smolf in Stockholm? The Smurfs. What 1980s sitcom was credited with pulling NBC from third to first in overall ratings? The Cosby Show. What Muppet advised: "Never eat anything at one sitting that you can't lift"? Miss Piggy. What former TV anchorman made headlines by attending two Grateful Dead concerts? Walter Cronkite. What animated kitty was the first cartoon character licensed for use on merchandise? Felix the Cat. What's the "dimension of imagination, "according to the host of a classic TV series? The Twilight Zone. Who appeared in Return of the Killer Tomatoes before he landed a role on ER? George Clooney. What 250-pound star of Hairspray shed half her weight to host a TV talk show? Ricki Lake. What Mayberry resident once hijacked a bull when he'd had too much to drink? Otis Campbell. What four-word TV slogan did Sting add to the Dire Straits hit Money for Nothing? "I want my MTV". What Mary Tyler Moore Show character's blue blazer made it into the Smithsonian? Ted Baxter's. Who was a cheerleader for the San Francisco 49ers before she became TV's Lois Lane? Teri Hatcher. What was Redd Foxx's last name before show business beckoned? Sanford. Who's been Saturday Night Live's most frequent host? Steve Martin. What town did Howdy Doody live in? Doodyville. What sitcom star advised: "It's okay to be fat. So you're fat. Just be fat and shut up about it"? Roseanne. What Richard Chamberlain vehicle is second only to Roots in total viewers for a miniseries? The Thorn Birds. What media award was derived from the slang term for the 1
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Brick by Brick: The History of LEGOLAND - Entertainment Designer Home » History Of Theme Parks » Brick by Brick: The History of LEGOLAND Brick by Brick: The History of LEGOLAND Posted by Staff on Thursday, December 22nd, 2011 With the recent opening of Legoland Florida , the total number of Legoland parks has been bumped up to five. Legoland Florida is the second Lego theme park to open in the United States and is now the largest of all the Legoland parks. The focus of this article, however, is the first ever Legoland, which is located in the hometown of the legendary toy bricks, Billund, Denmark. Legoland Billund opened in 1968 and since then has become Denmark’s largest tourist attraction outside of Copenhagen. One of the original LEGO toys made by Christiansen The story of Legoland Billund begins with the toy bricks invented by Ole Kirk Christiansen, a carpenter from Billund. Christiansen first began producing toys under the name Lego in 1934. At this time Legos weren’t the interlocking plastic bricks that we know today, but wooden toys and blocks built to a high standard of quality that Christiansen believed was missing in most toys. This commitment to high quality toys is reflected in the name Lego, which comes from the Danish “leg godt,”or “play well.” It wasn’t until 1947 that Christiansen first began experimenting with plastic bricks. The interlocking system was introduced two years later in 1949, but it would take another nine years before a patent for the Lego we are familiar with was obtained in 1958. Sadly, that was the same year that Ole died after suffering a heart attack. Under the direction of Ole’s son, Godtfred, Lego began producing their unique puzzle-like models, rather than just bricks, out of their factory in Billund. It was the factory itself that first inspired a Legoland park. Over the years, numerous Lego sculptures had been added to the exterior of the factory. Godtfred noticed that these colorful statues were drawing a large number of tourists to Billund each year just to stand in front of the factory and look at them. When the number of visitors started to reach 20,000 a year, he hit upon the idea of setting up a more unified collection of Lego displays and billing it as an attraction. Legoland Billund in 1968 When Legoland Billund first opened its doors to the public in 1968, it was just half the size it is today at 125,000 square feet. In the early days of Legoland, the park was solely an exhibition of Lego models. Tourists came from all over to see miniature models of houses and famous landmarks built entirely out of the small plastic bricks. Even as Legoland expanded over the years, and added a variety of new attractions, this Miniland will always be at the heart of the theme park’s experience. Miniland at Legoland Billund under construction As of today, Legoland Billund has used over 58 million individual bricks to create not just models of buildings, but also many moving vehicles such as planes, cars, boats, and trains. Since 1968, the park has doubled in size and added many new theme areas such as Duplo Land, Imagination Zone, Legoredo Town, Adventure Land, Lego City, and the Knight’s Kingdom. Not only do these themed areas feature some of Lego’s most popular characters and creations, but they also include rides and other entertainment for people of all ages. Duplo Land, for example, is built with the oversized Lego designed for children under six. Here they will find building stations, slides, and a Duplo Brick train they can ride. Over at the Knight’s Kingdom, you’ll find rides for bigger kids such as The Dragon, a roller coaster which combines a dark ride through medieval Lego scenes with exciting drops. Postcard of Legoredo Town, Legoland Billund The next Legoland to open was Legoland Windsor in 1996, followed by Legoland California in 1999, and Legoland Deutschland in 2002. Like the original Legoland in Billund, the heart and soul of each park is Miniland. In addition to landmarks from around the world, each park features many local landmarks built with Legos. No matter what new c
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North Atlantic Treaty Organization Encyclopedia > Social Sciences and the Law > Political Science and Government > International Organizations North Atlantic Treaty Organization North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO), established under the North Atlantic Treaty (Apr. 4, 1949) by Belgium, Canada, Denmark, France, Great Britain, Iceland, Italy, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, and the United States. Greece and Turkey entered the alliance in 1952, West Germany (now Germany) entered in 1955, and Spain joined in 1982. In 1999 the Czech Republic, Hungary, and Poland joined. Bulgaria, Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, Romania, Slovakia, and Slovenia joined five years later, and Albania and Croatia joined in 2009, bringing the membership to 28. NATO maintains headquarters in Brussels, Belgium. The treaty, one of the major Western countermeasures against the threat of aggression by the Soviet Union during the cold war , was aimed at safeguarding the freedom of the North Atlantic community. Considering an armed attack on any member an attack against all, the treaty provided for collective self-defense in accordance with Article 51 of the United Nations Charter. The treaty was also designed to encourage political, economic, and social cooperation. The organization was reorganized and centralized in 1952, and has undergone subsequent reorganizations. NATO's highest organ, the North Atlantic Council, may meet on several levels—heads of government, ministers, or permanent representatives. The council determines policy and supervises the civilian and military agencies; NATO's secretary-general chairs the council. Under the council is the Military Committee, which may meet at the chiefs of staff or permanent representative level. Its headquarters in Washington, D.C., has representatives of the chiefs of staff of all member countries. France withdrew from the Military Committee from 1966 to 1995 while remaining a member of the council, and did not return to NATO's military command until 2009. NATO is now divided into two commands. Allied Command Operations is headed by the Supreme Allied Commander Europe (SACEUR). SACEUR directs NATO forces and, in time of war, controls all land, sea, and air operations. Allied Command Transformation, with headquarters at Norfolk, Va., is responsible for making recommendations on the strategic transformation of NATO forces in the post-cold-war era. In the 1990s, with the collapse of the Soviet Union and the Warsaw Treaty Organization , NATO's role in world affairs changed, and U.S. forces in Europe were gradually reduced. Many East European nations sought NATO membership as a counterbalance to Russian power, but they, along with other European and Asian nations (including Russia), initially were offered only membership in the more limited Partnership for Peace, formed in 1994, which subsequently evolved into the Euro-Atlantic Partnership Council. More than 20 countries now belong to the partnership, which engages in joint military exercises with NATO. In 2002, NATO and Russia established the NATO-Russia Council, through which Russia participates in NATO discussions on many nondefense issues. Other NATO partners include those in the Mediterranean Dialogue and the İstanbul Cooperation Initiative and a number of other individual national partners. NATO is not required to defend partnership nations from attack. NATO has increasingly concentrated on extending security and stability throughout Europe, and on peacekeeping efforts in Europe and elsewhere. NATO air forces were used under UN auspices in punitive attacks on Serb forces in Bosnia in 1994 and 1995, and the alliance's forces were subsequently used for peacekeeping operations in Bosnia. NATO again launched air attacks in Mar.–June, 1999, this time on the former Yugoslavia following following the breakdown of negotiations over Kosovo . In June, 1999, NATO was authorized by the United Nations to begin trying to restore order in the province, and NATO peacekeeping forces entered Kosovo. In Aug., 2003, NATO assumed command of the inte
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Negotiating the Montreal Protocol on Protecting the Ozone Layer - Association for Diplomatic Studies and TrainingAssociation for Diplomatic Studies and Training Moments in U.S. Diplomatic History Negotiating the Montreal Protocol on Protecting the Ozone Layer More Moments in U.S. Diplomatic History As global concerns grow over the effect of climate change and the devastating effects it already is beginning to have on agriculture, wildlife and the economies of lesser developed countries, there has been increasing despair that such issues are too great and that the international community will never be able to agree on a robust course of action. And yet, from the not-too-distant past, is a stunning example of just what the world can do when faced with a seemingly intractable environmental problem. Only 30 years ago, scientists were deeply concerned over the growing hole in the ozone layer over Antarctica, which helps absorb harmful ultraviolet radiation and which was caused by man-made chemicals, such as refrigerants . That spurred countries, primarily the U.S. and the European Community, to reach an agreement on limiting and then eliminating these chemicals — the Montreal Protocol. The Protocol supplements the 1985 Vienna Convention for the Protection of the Ozone Layer, a simple framework for cooperation and research which said very little about emissions. It is far more substantive and is designed to protect the ozone layer by phasing out the production of numerous substances that are responsible for ozone depletion. The treaty was opened for signature on September 16, 1987; it entered into force on January 1, 1989 and since then, has undergone eight revisions. The two ozone treaties have been ratified by 197 parties, which include 196 states and the European Union, making them the first universally ratified treaties in United Nations history. As a result of the Protocol, recent studies now indicate that the ozone hole in Antarctica is slowly recovering. Climate projections show that the ozone layer will return to 1980 levels between 2050 and 2070. Due to its widespread adoption and implementation it has been hailed as an example of exceptional co-operation. UN Secretary General Kofi Annan called it “perhaps the single most successful international agreement to date.” Key reasons for its success include resourceful ways of reaching compromise between the U.S. and EC positions, effective burden-sharing and solutions which mitigated regional conflicts of interest, and involving industry representatives in the negotiations. This stands in stark contrast to the foundering negotiations on climate change, which have had only government representatives and less buy-in from key countries, such as China and the U.S. Robert Reinstein served with the Department of State as Deputy Assistant Secretary for Environment, Health and Natural Resources from 1990 to 1993 and as chief U.S. negotiator for the UN Convention on Climate Change and for the Montreal Protocol to Protect the Ozone Layer. Prior to that he served as a trade negotiator at the White House Office of the US Trade Representative (USTR), responsible for coordinating US trade policy for energy, chemicals, natural resources and environment. You can also read the extensive three-part Moment on the negotiations on UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC). Go here to read about the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) , at the 1995 Beijing’s Women Conference and on the Convention on Chemical Weapons . “They’re getting way into trade and they’re over their heads because it’s not just environment” REINSTEIN: At the time I was at the U.S. Trade Representative, responsible for energy, chemicals, and natural resources. I had been doing that for most of the ‘80s. In ’86 a colleague who was working with me was on detail from EPA [Environmental Protection Agency] had been going to meetings at the State Department in preparation for a treaty to limit ozone-depleting substances, chemicals that destroy the stratospheric ozone layer, the biggest ones being the C
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Who did Jacqueline Kennedy marry on Skorpios in 1968?
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Jackie Kennedy marries Aristotle Onassis in 1968 - NY Daily News Jackie Kennedy marries Greek billionaire Aristotle Onassis in 1968 Jackie Kennedy marries Aristotle Onassis in 1968 NEW YORK DAILY NEWS Aristotle Onassis stands with his new wife Jacqueline Kennedy after their marriage in the tiny chapel on the Island of Scorpios in Greece on Oct. 20, 1968. (ASSOCIATED PRESS) NEW YORK DAILY NEWS Monday, October 19, 2015, 12:00 PM (Originally published by the Daily News on October 21, 1968. This story was written by Peter Jonas) SKORPIOS, GREECE, Oct. 20 - In a tiny, rain-drenched chapel here today a Greek Orthodox priest untied ribbons binding together the hands of the bridal couple standing before him - and at that instant Jacqueline Bouvier Kennedy became Mrs. Aristotle Socrates Onassis. The ceremony here on Onassis' private island took place at 11 a.m. New York time (5 p.m. in Greece), a month before the fifth anniversary of the assassination of President John Kennedy. Jackie and Telis, her nickname for her hugely wealthy new husband, wore crowns of orange blossoms for the Greek Orthodox ceremony. She wore the ivory miniskirted gown designed for her by Valentino of Rome. With Onassis, in a dark suit, she stood before an altar decorated with antique Byzantine icons purchased by the bridegroom from collectors, while a trio of Byzantine choristers sang. Aiding in the ancient ceremony were Jackie's children, Caroline, 10, and John Jr. 7. They carried the two six-foot-tall candles traditionally held by pages at a Greek wedding. Onassis' children by his divorced wife, Alexander, 20, and Christina, 18, watched from a corner of the tiny chapel. The four children saw their parents exchange golden rings as the marriage ritual was recited by 31-year-old Father Polykarpos Athanassiou of Athens, a close friend of Onassis. Throughout the 45-minute ceremony, Jackie and Onassis stood silent. At the end of the rites, they walked together around the altar three times, and finally marked their new marriage with a kiss. Lee Radziwill acted in the role of matron of honor while her husband was accepted as best man - a function that does not really exist in Greek Orthodox rites. But he was allowed to stand in the sidelines. Best man in fact was a woman, Onassis' sister, Artemis Grarafoulias - officially designated the "coumbara." The coumbara at a Greek wedding or christening establishes a blood relationship. Athanassiou's last words of the ceremony were spoken in Greek and then in English as the choir chanted psalms of David. He said: "Servant of God Aristotle is wedlocked to the servant of God Jacqueline, in the name of the Father, Son and the Holy Ghost, amen." The guests pelted the happy couple with rice and sugared almonds - rice for fertility, almonds for happiness. Cover of the New York Daily News on October 21, 1968. (New York Daily News) Article on Jackie Kennedy's wedding in 1968. (New York Daily News) After the ceremony, Onassis, sipping champagne, signed documents pledging that any children of the marriage would be brought up in the Greek Orthodox faith. Jackie signed no documents at all. "We are very happy," Jackie told the pool reporters who were allowed at the last minute to witness the marriage with about 40 relatives and close friends of the couple. Onassis beamed but said nothing to the reporters. Jackie reached the chapel, called Panayitas - the Little Virgin - with her children by launch. They left the Christina, Onassis' palatial yacht, with the bridegroom, but he was driven to the chapel to await their arrival. Despite the rain, clouds and chilly winds, Jackie was radiant in her long-sleeved georgette lace dress. The softly pleated skirt ended four inches above her knees. She Wears a Scarf She wore a light nylon scarf to protect her chestnut hair as she walked 200 yards up a winding path to the chapel, with her stepfather, Hugh Auchincloss, of Washington, at her side. After the ceremony, the newlyweds waited for the guests to weds with good luck, prosperity and fertility. The Greeks also had a word for those critical of t
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1. Which Newton-le- Willows singer has been nominated for an MTV award? - Jade Wright - Liverpool Echo 1. Which Newton-le- Willows singer has been nominated for an MTV award? 2. Lenny Henry will star in which Shakespearean tragedy next year? Share Get daily updates directly to your inbox + Subscribe Could not subscribe, try again laterInvalid Email 2. Lenny Henry will star in which Shakespearean tragedy next year? 3. Will Young has been invited to take part in which panel show after saying he is a fan? 4. Nasty Nick Cotton is to return to which TV soap? 5. Which author earns £3m a week in royalties, it was revealed this week? 6. Which band release the album Dig Out Your Soul on Monday? 7. In which year was a World Cup final first decided on penalties? 8. What is the tallest and thickest kind of grass? 9. Which TV cast had a hit with Hi-Fidelity? 10. What nationality was the composer Handel? 11. What is most expensive property in the board game Monopoly? 12. Which Scandinavian group had a top 20 hit in 1993 called Dark Is The Night? 13. In which century was King Henry IV of England born? 14. Who directed the film Alien? 15. Who was the only person to win a medal for Ireland at the Sydney Olympics in 2000? 16. What did Nicholas Copernicus argue was at the centre of our universe, and what was the common belief before then? 17. Which three American states begin with the letter O? 18. In what year did Ruth Ellis become the last woman to be hanged in England? 19. Who was the first British monarch to choose Buckingham Palace as their home? 20. How many Jack’s eyes are visible in a standard pack of playing cards? 21. What is Britain’s largest lake? 22. Cameroon gained its independence from which European country in 1960? 23. Who had a number one in 1960 called Only The Lonely? 24. The 1964 film My Fair Lady was based on a play by whom? 25. Which of the Bronte sisters wrote the novels Agnes Gray and The Tenant Of Wildfell Hall? 26. Which American president once famously proclaimed: “Ich bin ein Berliner”? 27. Which element has the chemical symbol Pb? 28. What was the name of the murder victim at the beginning of the TV series Twin Peaks? 29. Who directed the 2001 film Mulholland Drive? 30. In horse racing, which three racecourses stage the five English classics? ANSWERS: 1. Rick Astley; 2. Othello; 3. Question Time; 4. Eastenders; 5. JK Rowling; 6. Oasis; 7. 1994; 8. Bamboo; 9. The Kids From Fame; 10. German; 11. Mayfair; 12. A-Ha; 13. 14th; 14. Ridley Scott; 15. Sonia O’Sullivan; 16. The Sun. Before then people believed it was the Earth; 17. Ohio, Oklahoma and Oregon; 18. 1955; 19. Queen Victoria; 20. 12; 21. Loch Lomond; 22. France; 23. Roy Orbison; 24. George Bernard Shaw; 25. Anne; 26. John F. Kennedy; 27. Lead; 28. Laura Palmer; 29. David Lynch; 30. Doncaster, Epsom, Newmarket Like us on Facebook Most Read Most Recent
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Insulin is produced by which organ of the human body?
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What is Insulin? - Important hormone allows your body to use sugar (glucose) What is Insulin? Written by Amy Hess-Fischl MS, RD, LDN, BC-ADM, CDE Insulin is a hormone made by the pancreas that allows your body to use sugar (glucose) from carbohydrates in the food that you eat for energy or to store glucose for future use. Insulin helps keeps your blood sugar level from getting too high ( hyperglycemia ) or too low (hypoglycemia). The cells in your body need sugar for energy. However, sugar cannot go into most of your cells directly. After you eat food and your blood sugar level rises, cells in your pancreas (known as beta cells) are signaled to release insulin into your bloodstream. Insulin then attaches to and signals cells to absorb sugar from the bloodstream. Insulin is often described as a “key,” which unlocks the cell to allow sugar to enter the cell and be used for energy. After you eat, cells in your pancreas are signaled to release insulin into the bloodstream. If you have more sugar in your body than it needs, insulin helps store the sugar in your liver and releases it when your blood sugar level is low or if you need more sugar, such as in between meals or during physical activity. Therefore, insulin helps balance out blood sugar levels and keeps them in a normal range. As blood sugar levels rise, the pancreas secretes more insulin. If your body does not produce enough insulin or your cells are resistant to the effects of insulin, you may develop hyperglycemia (high blood sugar), which can cause long-term complications if the blood sugar levels stay elevated for long periods of time. Insulin Treatment for Diabetes People with type 1 diabetes cannot make insulin because the beta cells in their pancreas are damaged or destroyed. Therefore, these people will need insulin injections to allow their body to process glucose and avoid complications from hyperglycemia. People with type 2 diabetes do not respond well or are resistant to insulin. They may need insulin shots to help them better process sugar and to prevent long-term complications from this disease. Persons with type 2 diabetes may first be treated with oral medications, along with diet and exercise. Since type 2 diabetes is a progressive condition, the longer someone has it, the more likely they will require insulin to maintain blood sugar levels. Various types of insulin are used to treat diabetes and include: Rapid-acting insulin: It starts working approximately 15 minutes after injection and peaks at approximately 1 hour but continues to work for two to four hours. This is usually taken before a meal and in addition to a long-acting insulin. Short-acting insulin: It starts working approximately 30 minutes after injection and peaks at approximately 2 to 3 hours but will continue to work for three to six hours. It is usually given before a meal and in addition to a long-acting insulin. Intermediate-acting insulin: It starts working approximately 2 to 4 hours after injection and peaks approximately 4 to 12 hours later and continues to work for 12-18 hours. It is usually taken twice a day and in addition to a rapid- or short-acting insulin. Long-acting insulin: It starts working after several hours after injection and works for approximately 24 hours. If necessary, it is often used in combination with rapid- or short-acting insulin. Insulin can be given by a syringe, injection pen, or an insulin pump that delivers a continuous flow of insulin. Your doctor will work with you to figure out which type of insulin is best for you depending on whether you have type 1 or type 2 diabetes, your blood sugar levels,and your lifestyle.
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Insulin Regulation of Blood Sugar and Diabetes - The Important Roles of Insulin and Glucagon: Diabetes and Hypoglycemia Normal Regulation of Blood Glucose The Important Roles of Insulin and Glucagon: Diabetes and Hypoglycemia Written by James Norman MD, FACS, FACE The human body wants blood glucose (blood sugar) maintained in a very narrow range. Insulin and glucagon are the hormones which make this happen. Both insulin and glucagon are secreted from the pancreas, and thus are referred to as pancreatic endocrine hormones. The picture on the left shows the intimate relationship both insulin and glucagon have to each other. Note that the pancreas serves as the central player in this scheme. It is the production of insulin and glucagon by the pancreas which ultimately determines if a patient has diabetes, hypoglycemia, or some other sugar problem. In this Article Insulin's Role in Blood Glucose Control Insulin Basics: How Insulin Helps Control Blood Glucose Levels Insulin and glucagon are hormones secreted by islet cells within the pancreas. They are both secreted in response to blood sugar levels, but in opposite fashion! Insulin is normally secreted by the beta cells (a type of islet cell) of the pancreas. The stimulus for insulin secretion is a HIGH blood glucose...it's as simple as that! Although there is always a low level of insulin secreted by the pancreas, the amount secreted into the blood increases as the blood glucose rises. Similarly, as blood glucose falls, the amount of insulin secreted by the pancreatic islets goes down. As can be seen in the picture, insulin has an effect on a number of cells, including muscle, red blood cells, and fat cells. In response to insulin, these cells absorb glucose out of the blood, having the net effect of lowering the high blood glucose levels into the normal range. Glucagon is secreted by the alpha cells of the pancreatic islets in much the same manner as insulin...except in the opposite direction. If blood glucose is high, then no glucagon is secreted. When blood glucose goes LOW, however, (such as between meals, and during exercise) more and more glucagon is secreted. Like insulin, glucagon has an effect on many cells of the body, but most notably the liver. The Role of Glucagon in Blood Glucose Control The effect of glucagon is to make the liver release the glucose it has stored in its cells into the bloodstream, with the net effect of increasing blood glucose. Glucagon also induces the liver (and some other cells such as muscle) to make glucose out of building blocks obtained from other nutrients found in the body (eg, protein). Our bodies desire blood glucose to be maintained between 70 mg/dl and 110 mg/dl (mg/dl means milligrams of glucose in 100 milliliters of blood). Below 70 is termed "hypoglycemia." Above 110 can be normal if you have eaten within 2 to 3 hours. That is why your doctor wants to measure your blood glucose while you are fasting...it should be between 70 and 110. Even after you have eaten, however, your glucose should be below 180. Above 180 is termed "hyperglycemia" (which translates to mean "too much glucose in the blood"). If your 2 two blood sugar measurements above 200 after drinking a sugar-water drink (glucose tolerance test), then you are diagnosed with diabetes. Updated on: 03/02/16
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What is the highest peak in Germany?
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Zugspitze – Germany’s highest peak Zugspitze – Germany’s highest peak Top of Germany! So that is what it feels like to have Germany at your feet: At precisely 2,962 metres above sea level, the Zugspitze is the highest mountain in the country and home to three glaciers and Germany’s highest ski resort. The 20 kilometres of pistes enjoy a deep covering of natural snow for skiing and boarding for six months of the year. The Zugspitze is also an attractive destination for non-skiers: Right at the top, an impressive 360° panorama opens up to reveal extensive views over 400 mountain peaks in four countries. The Zugspitze-Exhibition enhances visitors’ awareness of the historical developments of Germany’s most famous mountain. Two toboggan runs, Germany’s highest church, an igloo village and excellent mountain restaurants are reason enough for smiling faces. Only while sunbathing on the inviting deckchairs may you find that your eyelids droop for a well-earned snooze. Whether winter sports enthusiasts, nature lovers, romantics or sun worshippers: The mountain railways of Bayerische Zugspitzbahn make it possible for everyone to discover the snow covered Zugspitze from their own personal perspective. Zugspitze Round Trip Enjoy the complete mountain experience in comfort: Take the cog wheel train from Zugspitze station Garmisch-Partenkirchen to the idyllic Lake Eibsee. The ascent with the Eibsee cable car offers spectacular views down to the lake, before new horizons open up with a powerful panorama at the Zugspitze Peak. The Zugspitze Glacier at 2,600 metres is then accessed using the glacier lifts, before the rack and pinion railway comfortably transports you through the Zugspitze Tunnel and back to your original starting point. A well rounded trip! Zugspitzbahn: 8.15 am - 4.30 pm Gletscherbahn: 8.00 am - 4.25 pm Eibsee-Seilbahn: 8.00 am - 4:45 pm Hausbergbahn: 8.30 am - 4.15 pm Alpspitzbahn: 8.30 am - 4.30 pm Kreuzeckbahn 8.30 am - 4.15 pm Wankbahn: 8.30 am - 4.30 pm
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The Harz Mountains The Harz Mountains The Harz Mountains is the land of German fairy tales: steep-roofed houses with tiny windows and narrow, cobblestone streets, dark forests, rushing streams and stormy mountains. Harz Village (Zorge) There is something familiar about these little towns tucked away in deep, wooded valleys. These were the scenes of childhood stories: the home of wicked witches, dwarves digging in caverns under the earth and poor woodcutters in lonely cottages. The Brothers Grimm collected their stories from various places, primarily the area around Kassel about 40 miles to the west, but the Harz Mountains have long been famous as an important source of German folklore. Many of these stories are well-known outside of Germany as well: Cinderella, Hansel and Gretel, Sleeping Beauty, Rumpelstiltskin, Tom Thumb, Little Red Riding Hood, Rapunzel, The Frog Prince, and The Wolf and the Seven Kids. Some of the tales seem not to have traveled outside of Germany. Curious to read some of the lesser-known Harz fairy tales? You can read a sampling here . This region was also known for the many silver mines; many villagers made their living underground and the towns' wealth came from these mines. There are echoes of this in the story of Snow White and the Seven Dwarves. Harz Mountains I noticed traveling in this area there were virtually no English-speaking tourists. This is such a magical and charming area, I hope more people will make the trip and see these half-timbered towns and beautiful forests. It is hard to beat for sheer atmosphere. There are miles of walking trails in the woods to fit any level of hiking ability. Things to See in the Harz The Brocken Brocken Summit The highest mountain in the Harz is the Brocken , setting for one of the most famous scenes in Goethe's Faust. The devil takes Faust up on the Brocken on Walpurgis Night to tempt him, where he watches a wild night of revelry among the witches and other evil creatures. "Tonight the mountain's mad with magic"- Faust, Goethe According to local legend, witches gather on April 30 every year on top of the Brocken for a German version of Halloween. In a close parallel, Disney's Fantasia, includes an eerie gathering of the forces of evil in Moussorgsky's Night on Bald Mountain; the Brocken also has a treeless summit and a long association with witchcraft and devilry. Fun Trip: you can ride an old steam train to the top the mountain; the network of narrow-gage rails runs through a number of towns in the Harz. Wernigerode is the closest to the Brocken. Steam Train, Schierke Station
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Who starred in the TV series `Nice Guy Eddie' as a Liverpool Private Investigator?
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Nice Guy Eddie - Episode Guide - TV.com Nice Guy Eddie Episode 6 0.0 Episode Six from the show Nice Guy is a 60 minute TV drama series on BBC One which topbills Ricky Tomlinson as private investigator Eddie McMullen. The storyline tells of a warm-hearted private detective who treats every case he handles with utmost respect. He gets to personally involve himself in such cases and just wants to spread happiness around him. Johanne McAndrew and Elliot Hope both from Liverpool are the writers behind the TV drama which stars Rachel Davies as Ronnie the outspoken wife of Eddie, Elizabeth Squiggs as Mum Vera; Allison Burrows as Diane Vaughan and Cheryl Leigh as Mrs. Jackson. Episode Six is under the direction of Alam McMillan and Morag McKinnon.moreless Episode 5 0.0 Nice Guy Eddie is a drama series based in Liverpool, England that tells the story of fifty year old private investigator Eddie McMullen (Ricky Tomlinson). Eddie and his glamorous wife Ronnie have three daughters. Also involved in Eddie's life is his mother Vera and twenty-four year old illegitimate son Frank. In episode 5 Eddie and Frank (Tom Ellis) work together and find themselves over involved in a client's personal life. Returning home Eddie has to calm his oldest daughter who has separated from her husband but is furious when she sees him with another woman.moreless Episode 4 0.0 Nice Guy Eddie is a six part television drama produced by the BBC Northern Ireland. The story follows warm hearted private detective Eddie McMullen (Ricky Tomlinson) and his family, who live in Liverpool, England. During episode 4 Eddie and his outspoken wife Ronnie (Rachel Davies) argue and Eddie disappears. Ronnie believes that Eddie is being silly and has run away but in reality he and his daughter Laura (Stephanie Waring) are in serious danger.moreless Episode 3 0.0 Episode Three from the show Nice Guy Eddie is the third 60-minute BBC One scripted, comedy drama in a six-part series. Working in Liverpool, an unselfish private detective, Eddie McMullen, (Ricky Tomlinson) works to solve his case amidst some crazy antics. Cast members include his wife, Veronica "Ronnie" McMullen (Rachel Davies), daughter, Angela Jones (Christine Tremarco) and Frank Bennett (Tom Ellis). Airing June 30, 2002, this episode features guest stars Sharon (Joanne Sherryden) and CID officer (Dave Rooney).moreless Episode 2 0.0 Nice Guy Eddie is a six part television drama series that follows the life of private detective Eddie McMullen (Ricky Tomlinson). Eddie lives with his wife Ronnie (Rachel Davies) and their three daughters in Liverpool, England. Also involved in Eddie's life are his interfering mother and illegitimate son, Frank. During episode 2 Ronnie warms to Frank (Tom Ellis) and Eddie's daughter shocks him when she tells him about a young school girl made to earn money by working in the sex trade.moreless 6/16/02 0.0 Nice Guy Eddie is a six part television series set in Liverpool, England. The series follows private detective Eddie Mc Mullen ( Ricky Tomlinson) who lives with his wife and three daughters. Easy going Eddie enjoys his work and tries his hardest to keep his family happy. During episode 1 Eddie is working on a case following a woman whose boyfriend believes that she is having an affair. Returning home from work Eddie's enraged wife insists that he takes a DNA test after Frank (Tom Ellis) has appeared claiming that he is Eddie's illegitimate son.moreless Wednesday No results found. Important: You must only upload images which you have created yourself or that you are expressly authorised or licensed to upload. By clicking "Publish", you are confirming that the image fully complies with TV.com’s Terms of Use and that you own all rights to the image or have authorization to upload it. Please read the following before uploading Do not upload anything which you do not own or are fully licensed to upload. The images should not contain any sexually explicit content, race hatred material or other offensive symbols or images. Remember: Abuse of the TV.com image system may result in you being bann
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The Housemartins - Beautiful South & Paul Heaton Fans Beautiful South & Paul Heaton Fans The Housemartins The Band was formed in late 1983 by Paul Heaton (vocals) and Stan Cullimore (guitar), and they initially performed as a busking duo. They recorded a demo tape with Ingo Dewsnap of Les Zeiga Fleurs, which brought them to the attention of Go! Discs. They then expanded by recruiting Ted Key (bass), former guitarist with The Gargoyles, and Chris Lang. The band often referred to themselves as "the fourth best band in Hull", referring to Hull, their home base. The three bands that were ‘better’ were Red Guitars, Everything But The Girl and The Gargoyles. In 1986, having recorded two John Peel sessions, the band broke through with the single "Happy Hour", which reached #3 in the UK singles chart. The single's success was helped by a animated pop promo of a type that was in vogue at the time, featuring a cameo by TV comedian Phil Jupitus, who toured with the band under his stage name of 'Porky the Poet'. The Housemartins debut album, London 0 Hull 4 was released in 1986. At the end of 1986 they had their only UK #1 single on 16 December with a cover version of Isley-Jasper-Isley's 'Caravan of Love'. It was knocked off the top spot by Jackie Wilson's 'Reet Petite' on 23 December, denying the Housemartins the coveted Christmas number 1 single. The band’s second album, The People Who Grinned Themselves to Death was released in 1987. The band split in 1988, but the members have remained friends and have worked on each other's projects. Norman Cook has enjoyed significant success with Beats International and then as Fatboy Slim, while Heaton, Hemingway and roadie Sean Welch formed The Beautiful South. Paul has called upon Norman to help, and he can be seen to be referred to as ‘Rhythm consultant’ on the 1998 Beautiful South release ‘Quench’. In August 2009, Mojo magazine arranged for The Housemartins original members to get together for a photo-shoot and interview. The bands debut album, London 0 Hull 4 was re-released on 22 June 2009 as "London 0 Hull 4 Deluxe", a limited edition package, with a bonus disc. The People Who Grinned Themselves To Death Now That's What I Call Quite Good The Best of The Housemartins The Housemartins, Live at the BBC London 0 Hull 4 Deluxe Band Biography Paul David Heaton (b. 9 May 1962, Humberside) Chris Lang Chris Lang is now best known a writer, actor and producer for British TV. He has written for British television shows including Alias Smith and Jones, The Bill, Casualty, Soldier Soldier etc. He served as an Assistant Producer on Sirens, Lawless, and Amnesia and as an executive producer on Torn. He has also written two episodes of popular series Primeval. As an actor, he has appeared in such shows as Paul Merton, Drop the dead donkey, Jo Brand through the cakehole etc. He has also worked as a voice actor for films, video games (such as Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban), and cartoons. His voice work in children's television series includes the voice of Pigling Bland in The world of Peter Rabbit and friends, and voices for almost all of the characters (except for Kipper) in Kipper the dog. Prior to his (now extensive) TV work, alongside his brother Nick Lang, Chris Lang was a drummer in the unsigned new wave rock band The Acidicx, later becoming a member of The Housemartins (for whom he also played drums) alongside school friends Quentin Cook (AKA Norman Cook - Fatboy Slim) and Paul Heaton. Lang left the band in 1984 to be replaced by Hugh Whittaker. Ted Key Ted Key (b. Anthony Matthew Key, 1 July 1960, Hull) was the original bass player in The Housemartins. He was replaced in 1985 by Norman Cook. Key originally played with a local band called The Gargoyles, which links him to several other Housemartins members… Hugh Whitaker Hugh Whitaker (b. 18 May 1961, Hull) is the former drummer for the indie band The Housemartins. He replaced original drummer Chris Lang and drummed for the band's first album, London 0 Hull 4, and its attendant single releases. He left the band before the recordin
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Which long-standing cartoon characters made their debut in 'Puss Gets The Boot' in February 1940, called originally Jasper and Jinx?
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Puss Gets the Boot Reviews & Ratings - IMDb IMDb 28 December 2016 6:33 PM, PST NEWS 9 out of 10 people found the following review useful: The first Tom and Jerry cartoon from Tucson AZ 6 March 2001 This short, nominated for an Oscar it should have won in 1940, is the first Tom and Jerry, for all that the cat's name is "Jasper". The Tom and Jerry cartoons generally break down into one of four eras: the early ones, when Rudolf Ising was involved, then the ones that Hanna and Barbera did with Fred Quimby producing, then the ones Chuck Jones did and finally the Gene Deitch efforts. Each had a different look and feel to them that make them instantly recognizable and unmistakable as to who did them. But the most remarkable transformation in appearance and style was the change between the early ones and the ones in the later 1940s. In every way, it's quite a change. This is the best of the early ones. Most recommended. Was the above review useful to you? 8 out of 9 people found the following review useful: The One that Started It All! from Your Critic of Critics 12 November 2002 On the 20th of February in the year 1940 William Hanna and Joseph Barbera along side Rudolph Ising did a little short about a cat chasing a mouse who gets the tables turned around. The premise seemed simple enough considering the fact that most Warner Bros. Cartoons were like that. But with the talent of Hanna-Barbera simple premise was turned into gold and they soon had a successful short and an Oscar Nomination. Since at the time MGM cartoons were either stupid musicals or Barney Bear shorts. The short "Puss Gets the Boot" seemed like good competition for the Warner shorts. So soon after Hanna-Barbera found themselves working on the wonderful Tom and Jerry shorts which they would continue to make for the next 15 years! This cartoon itself is not the best but it's still funny and contains a lot of great gags. 4(****)out of 4(****)stars A Great Start for the Tom and Jerry shorts! Was the above review useful to you? 7 out of 8 people found the following review useful: Okay, But Mainly For Historical Value from United States 24 July 2007 This is a historic cartoon in that it's the first ever Tom and Jerry. Actually, it's not even called that because Tom is "Jasper" in this one, and he looks different. His face is bigger and fuzzier. Actually, his whole body is furrier. When you are used to seeing these Looney Tunes cartoons from mostly the late '40s through the 1950s and then you see the beginning years, like in Bugs Bunny's case, it's strange to see how they look. We get comfortable and used to seeing our "friends" a certain way, so I always prefer that over these early renditions of a character. I've said the same about Bugs and Daffy Duck. Audio-wise, too, this is different in that Tom, when injured, makes screeching noises like an actual cat, which is not the norm for him. However, the joke in this cartoon is one that they would use over and over, no matter who was doing the writing or animating: the cat being told "if this happens one more time, you're outta here..." and Jerry hearing that and planning to make sure that happens. In this debut cartoon the threat by the maid and the threat is that if "Jasper" breaks one more object in the house, he's toast. For audiences in 1940, I'm sure this was very entertaining but for those of us who have seen at least 40-50 Tom and Jerry episodes, this is nothing we haven't seen done before and done much better. Overall: not bad but nothing special except for historical value. Was the above review useful to you? 2 out of 2 people found the following review useful: the greatest cartoon of them all followed by the cat and mouse duo from United States 1 September 2012 there was jasper the cat who tries to eat jerry, and chases him around the house, until jasper broke something, and mammy (originally lillian randolph, and the re-issued voice actor named thea vidale) warns jasper that if he breaks one more thing in this house, he is going out (o-u-w-t for lillian, and o-u-t for thea). this plot is absolutely ex
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What kind of creature was Sam on the Muppet Show Eagle 2 Who - IT - 402 View Full Document What kind of creature was Sam on the Muppet Show Eagle 2 Who had a hit with Tiger Feet Mud 3 Patty Hearst was kidnapped (later joined) which organisation Symbionese Liberation Army 4 The Murryfield Racers play which sport Ice Hockey 5 Quakers Natural, Prewetts Honey, California Revival - types what Museli 6 What was Paul McCartney's first solo album called McCartney 7 What company pioneered floppy discs IBM 8 What were Tricity Triumph, Kelvinator, Lec De Lux Refrigerators 9 What tennis players name meant Tall trees by still water Evonne Goolagong 10 Which musical did the song Send in the Clowns come from A Little Night Music 11 Where in Australia were British satellites launched in early 70s Woomera 12 What was Clint Eastwood's first film as a director Play Misty for Me 13 Who wrote the Science Fiction novel Slaughterhouse Five Kurt Vonnegut 14 What was a Royal Navy frigate accused throwing Cod War 1973 Carrots at Icelandic Gunboat 15 Who wrote the novel The French Lieutenants Woman John Fowles 16 Whose cat was sold for $153000 in an Arizona auction Adolf Hitler's 17 Who wrote the play Amadeus Peter Shaffer 18 Jeff Lynne - Roy Wood - Bev Bevan - what pop group Electric Light Orchestra 19 Where did Jim Morrison die Bath - in Paris hotel 20 What did the Ayatollah Khomeni ban in 1979 Music on radio 21 Mstislav Rostropovich was a maestro on what instrument Cello 22 What is Kensington Gore Actors fake blood 23 Margarita Carmen Casino became famous as who Rita Heyworth 24 What job does the Gaffer do in the film industry Chief Electrician 25 What was the name of Dagwood Bumstead and Blondies dog Daisy 26 What short sighted cartoon character had a nephew - Waldo Mr Magoo 27 What Shakespeare play was the basis of The Forbidden Planet The Tempest 28 Frederick Austerlitz became famous as who Fred Astair 29 What is a Maine Coon once thought to be extinct A 20 lb cat 30 What dictator was the first to be abducted prosecuted USA drugs General Manual Noriega- Panama 31 In which EEC country is abortion still illegal Ireland 32 What heavyweight boxer was nicknamed The Cinderella Man James J Braddock 33 What is the capitol of Chechnya Grozny 34 What is absinthe traditionally flavoured with Wormwood 35 In 1829 Cyrill Damien invented which musical instrument Accordion 36 At the battle of Actium who beat Mark Anthony and Cleopatra Octavian - Emperor Augustus 37 What links Ada - Lisp - Algol Program Languages 38 How did Joy Friedericke Victoria Adamson die in 1985 Murdered in Kenya 39 What city stands on the river Torens Adelaide - Australia 40 In Hindu mythology Agni is the god of what Fire 41 To the ancient Greeks what was an agora Public meeting place / market (forum) 42 Tomika and Uyeshiba are the two main forms of what Aikido 43 Where was Napoleon bornAjaccio - Corsican capitol 44 Which Greek astronomer wrote the Almagest Ptolomy 45 The Queen has what music with her breakfast Bagpipes - Started by Victoria 46 Baile Atha Cliath - Official name what capitol city Dublin - its Irish Gaelic 47 In the wild what animal pollinates banana plants Bats 48 This preview has intentionally blurred sections. Sign up to view the full version. This is the end of the preview. Sign up to access the rest of the document. TERM Kenyatta University IT 402 - Spring 2015 1 2 3 4 5 Sampling In Research What is research? According Webster (1985), to researc HYPO.docx
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Rudolf Nureyev defects to the West in 1961 - Rudolf Nureyev Foundation "I want to stay and to be free." Rudolf Nureyev at Le Bourget Airport Le Jeune -homme et la Mort by Roland Petit with Zizi Jeanmaire When the company went to Paris in 1961 for its first foreign tour, Rudolf could hardly be left behind but a close watch was kept on him. Still he did not conform. Instead of returning obediently to the hotel each night in the coaches provided, he went out with French dancers and other locals. One or two other Kirov dancers did likewise but Nureyev was the one who caused most alarm to the political agents running the tour. When everyone arrived at the airport to move on for performances in London he was instead given a ticket to Moscow and told he was needed for a gala. Disbelieving assurances that he would rejoin the company in London, he was sure he would never again be allowed out of Russia and would face relegation back home. He decided to seek asylum in the west and managed to get word to friends who had come to see him off. They told the French police, who explained that Nureyev must personally approach them; he did this and was granted permission to stay in France. Russian officials thereafter did all they could to disparage the "defector", and in absence he was sentenced to prison. For many years all his travelling had to be done on temporary documents but eventually he was given Austrian citizenship. Having had the most spectacular personal success of the Kirov's Paris season, he was immediately offered an engagement with the Grand Ballet du Marquis de Cuevas, but stayed only a few months, violently disliking their production of The Sleeping Beauty. He did however admire their ballerina Rosella Hightower, and worked with her on his first ballet production, the Nutcracker pas de deux. He next met (offstage) another ballerina, the American Maria Tallchief, and introduced himself. Rudolf meets Erik Bruhn. Maria Tallchief was about to dance in Copenhagen with Erik Bruhn, whom Nureyev, on the strength of an amateur film, admired more than any other male dancer. Thus the two men met and fell in love, maintaining their close feelings, despite quarrels and separations, until Bruhn's death. Both of them perfectionists, they did their daily class together and Nureyev began assimilating western style to add to what he had learned in Russia. Bruhn's attitude to his roles confirmed the belief Nureyev had already developed that a man should be allowed to dance as expressively as a woman; the effect of this was exemplified when they each added a soft, andante solo to their later productions of Swan Lake, introducing a new gentle style of male dancing later taken up by other choreographers, even as illustrious as Frederick Ashton.
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Kevin O'Hare — People — Royal Opera House Kevin O’Hare © Joe Plimmer Kevin O’Hare is Director of The Royal Ballet. Appointed in July 2012 following the retirement of Monica Mason, he is responsible for driving the artistic direction of the Company. He is committed to the promotion of outstanding creativity and artistic excellence, developing talent and widening the Company’s performing platform. O’Hare was born in Yorkshire. He trained at The Royal Ballet School and, through an exchange programme, with Royal Danish Ballet. He began his performing career with The Royal Ballet’s sister company Sadler’s Wells Royal Ballet, and stayed with that company as a Principal during its transformation into Birmingham Royal Ballet. During this time he performed extensively in the UK and internationally, including as a guest artist with many leading companies. His repertory included all the leading classical roles, such as Prince Siegfried (Swan Lake), Prince Florimund (The Sleeping Beauty), Albrecht (Giselle) and Romeo (in BRB’s first performance of Kenneth MacMillan’s Romeo and Juliet). O’Hare worked with many leading figures in the ballet world, including Ninette de Valois, Peter Wright, Frederick Ashton, MacMillan and David Bintley, and created several roles, including Amynta (Bintley’s Sylvia). He also produced many galas and choreographic evenings. O’Hare retired from the stage in 2000, entering into a traineeship in company management with the Royal Shakespeare Company. This led to the post of Company Director with BRB in 2001, and in 2004 he joined The Royal Ballet as Company Manager. He was made Administrative Director in 2009 before being appointed to his current role. In 2015 he was appointed to the board of Northern Ballet. The position of Director of The Royal Ballet is generously supported by Lady Ashcroft. Videos
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The stormcock is an alternative name for which bird?
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British Garden Birds - Mistle Thrush Mistle Thrush Grey-brown upperparts, whitish underparts with bold black spots. Turdus viscivorus Wing Span: 42-48 cm (16-19") Weight: 110-140 g (4-5 oz) Breeding Pairs: 230 000 Description The Mistle Thrush, Missel Thrush or Stormcock is bigger and paler than a Song Thrush and has bolder spotting on its breast and belly. The upperparts of the Mistle Thrush are grey-brown. The breast and flanks are a pale buff with bold black spots, which are scattered all over the underparts. The wing feathers have pale edges, which gives the appearance of a pale patch on the wing when seen from a distance. In flight, the Mistle Thrush usually flies at tree top height with several wing beats separated by short glides. The underside of the wings is white Juveniles are pale and heavily spotted on the upperparts. Quicktime mp3 The Mistle Thrush's alarm call is like a football rattle or machine gun. Their dreamy song is loud and far reaching and often heard during stormy weather, hence its alternative name of Stormcock. The Mistle Thrush's diet is the same as the Song Thrush's: insects, worms, slugs but rarely snails, and berries, such as yew, rowan, hawthorn and holly. In the winter, a Mistle Thrush will often vigorously defend a berry laden bush from other thrushes. Nesting The bulky grass-lined nest of grass, roots, moss, leaves and earth is built by the female, usually in the fork of a tree but also in shrubs and walls. The smooth, glossy pale blue eggs have reddish-brown spots, and are approximately 31 mm by 22 mm. The female incubates the eggs by herself. After the young hatch, they are fed by both parents. Breeding Data
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Lee Mead Lee Mead Interview Lee Mead shot to fame when he won BBC TV casting show Any Dream Will Do, a contest to find Andrew Lloyd Webber a new leading man for his 2007 West End revival of Joseph And The Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat. Since then, Lee’s made steady progress with his career, appearing in numerous other West End winners as well as bagging himself a regular role in long-running TV series Casualty. Here, he talks to What’s On about his new touring show, Some Enchanted Evening, and his return to the Midlands to star in Birmingham Hippodrome’s blockbuster pantomime, Aladdin. Lee will also appear in Chitty Chitty Bang Bang at the Hippodrome next year. Lauren Foster recently caught with Lee to find out more... Your tour - Some Enchanted Evening - takes the audience back in time to the 1940s and ’50s. What draws you to this type of music, Lee, as opposed to, for example, a genre like pop? Growing up, I used to watch a lot of films like South Pacific and Guys And Dolls, so I wanted to tour a show featuring those sort of songs - but with a modern twist on the arrangements and the music itself. You’ve been working on your fourth album. When will it be released and what can we expect? It’s coming out next Spring. It’s ten tracks and will feature songs from the tour I’m doing at the moment - for example, Where Or When, Some Enchanted Evening and All The Things You Are. It’s a real mix of numbers. There’s a song called I See You In My Dreams as well, which is quite a sweet number. It’s taken a while to record because I’m down in Cardiff in the week filming Casualty. It’s like doing two full-time jobs. Your Casualty co-star, Amanda Henderson, who plays Robyn Miller, is on tour with you. How did this come about? I’ve known Amanda almost two years on the show and we’re really good friends, I didn’t initially realise that she could sing. She was in the film version of Les Miserables, and she did Oliver! in the West End for two years as well. She’s got a lovely voice, a really cracking voice, and a nice tone - which a lot of female singers have got - but there aren’t many female singers who have a strong belt. She can hit some really big notes, which is really nice. She’s doing four or five numbers in the show. We do a few numbers together. What was it like joining a fast-moving TV series like Casualty? Did it take much getting used to? It did initially. I’d been a guest on the show prior to that and had also appeared in an episode of a Sky TV series called Bedlam, so I had some experience on camera but hadn’t had a regular role. There was an initial adjustment to make - it’s obviously very different to being on stage - but I really enjoy it. It’s nice to balance out the work. Going back to your Joseph days, you were the winner of the BBC’s Any Dream Will Do casting series back in 2007. Does it still feel like a dream? I’m very blessed for that opportunity. It was a big show and I got to work with Andrew Lloyd Webber. It was a part I’d wanted to play since I was a kid. I think what it gave me was that platform. I think there were ten million people a week watching the show. It was the first of its kind in terms of guys, so it was quite groundbreaking. Going out to that many people each week, for twelve weeks, you’re instantly recognised and can use that platform to do more things. I’ve been very lucky to be able to do my own show, make records and appear in TV roles. For me, it was always about having a career and working. I’m quite proud of the fact that I haven’t gone off the radar, which can often happen with a lot of people who win that type of show. Winning the show kick-started your career. Would you say it was your proudest moment? There’ve been a few moments like that. Getting the part in Casualty was a great moment too. Singing at Wembley to eighty thousand people was another, as was getting a record deal with Universal. And it was always a dream to sing at the Albert Hall, which I’ve now done three times. I used to see lots of shows there as a kid, but never in a million years did I think I’d get to sing there -
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Bear Grylls — The Movie Database (TMDb) Report Biography Edward Michael "Bear" Grylls (born 7 June 1974) is a British adventurer, writer and television presenter. He is widely known for his television series Man vs. Wild (2006–2011), originally titled Born Survivor: Bear Grylls in the United Kingdom. Grylls is also involved in a number of wilderness survival television series in the UK and US. In July 2009, Grylls was appointed the youngest-ever Chief Scout in the UK at age 35. Grylls was born in Donaghadee, County Down, Northern Ireland.He grew up in Donaghadee until the age of four, when his family moved to Bembridge on the Isle of Wight. He is the son of Conservative politician Sir Michael Grylls, who was implicated in the cash-for-questions affair, and Lady Sarah Grylls. Lady Grylls is the daughter of politician Patricia Ford, briefly an Ulster Unionist Party MP, and cricketer and businessman Neville Ford. Grylls has one sibling, an elder sister, Lara Fawcett, a cardio-tennis coach, who gave him the nickname 'Bear' when he was a week old. Grylls was educated at Ludgrove School and Eton College, where he helped start its first mountaineering club, and Birkbeck, University of London, where he graduated with a degree, obtained part-time, in Hispanic studies in 2002. He graduated from the University of West of England. From an early age, he learned to climb and sail with his father, who was a member of the prestigious Royal Yacht Squadron. As a teenager, he learned to skydive and earned a second dan black belt in Shotokan karate. At age eight he became a Cub Scout. He speaks English, Spanish, and French. He is a Christian, and has described his faith as the "backbone" in his life. Grylls married Shara Cannings Knight in 2000. They have three sons. In August 2015, it was reported that Grylls had deserted his young son, Jesse, on Saint Tudwal's Island along the North Wales coast, as the tide approached, leaving him to be rescued by the RNLI. The RNLI later criticised him for the stunt, saying its crew "had not appreciated" that a child would be involved.
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Bette Davis - Biography - IMDb Bette Davis Biography Showing all 210 items Jump to: Overview (5) | Mini Bio (1) | Spouse (4) | Trade Mark (3) | Trivia (108) | Personal Quotes (80) | Salary (9) Overview (5) The First Lady of Film Height 5' 3" (1.6 m) Mini Bio (1) Ruth Elizabeth Davis was born April 5, 1908, in Lowell, Massachusetts, to Ruth Augusta (Favor) and Harlow Morrell Davis, a patent attorney. Her parents divorced when she was 10. She and her sister were raised by their mother. Her early interest was dance. To Bette, dancers led a glamorous life, but then she discovered the stage, and gave up dancing for acting. To her, it presented much more of a challenge. After graduation from Cushing Academy, she was refused admittance to Eva Le Gallienne 's Manhattan Civic Repertory. She enrolled in John Murray Anderson 's Dramatic School and was the star pupil. She was in the off-Broadway play "The Earth Between" (1923), and her Broadway debut in 1929 was in "Broken Dishes". She also appeared in "Solid South". Late in 1930, she was hired by Universal, where she made her first film, called Way Back Home (1931). When she arrived in Hollywood, the studio representative who went to meet her train left without her because he could find no one who looked like a movie star. An official at Universal complained she had "as much sex appeal as Slim Summerville " and her performance in The Bad Sister (1931) didn't impress. In 1932, she signed a seven-year deal with Warner Brothers Pictures. Her first film with them was Seed (1931). She became a star after her appearance in The Man Who Played God (1932), known as the actress that could play a variety of very strong and complex roles. More fairly successful movies followed, but it was the role of Mildred Rogers in RKO's Of Human Bondage (1934) that would give Bette major acclaim from the film critics. She had a significant number of write-in votes for the Best Actress Oscar, but didn't win. Warner Bros. felt their seven-year deal with Bette was more than justified. They had a genuine star on their hands. With this success under her belt, she began pushing for stronger and more meaningful roles. In 1935, she received her first Oscar for her role in Dangerous (1935) as Joyce Heath. In 1936, she was suspended without pay for turning down a role that she deemed unworthy of her talent. She went to England, where she had planned to make movies, but was stopped by Warner Bros. because she was still under contract to them. They did not want her to work anywhere. Although she sued to get out of her contract, she lost. Still, they began to take her more seriously after that. Returning after losing her lawsuit, her roles improved dramatically. In 1938, Bette received a second Academy Award nomination for her work in Jezebel (1938) opposite the soon-to-be-legendary Henry Fonda . The only role she didn't get that she wanted was Scarlett O'Hara in Gone with the Wind (1939). Warners wouldn't loan her to David O. Selznick unless he hired Errol Flynn to play Rhett Butler, which both Selznick and Davis thought was a terrible choice. It was rumored she had numerous affairs, among them George Brent and William Wyler , and she was married four times, three of which ended in divorce. She admitted her career always came first. She made many successful films in the 1940s, but each picture was weaker than the last and by the time her Warner Brothers contract had ended in 1949, she had been reduced to appearing in such films as the unintentionally hilarious Beyond the Forest (1949). She made a huge comeback in 1950 when she replaced an ill Claudette Colbert in, and received an Oscar nomination for, All About Eve (1950). She worked in films through the 1950s, but her career eventually came to a standstill, and in 1961 she placed a now famous Job Wanted ad in the trade papers. She received an Oscar nomination for her role as a demented former child star in What Ever Happened to Baby Jane? (1962). This brought about a new round of super-stardom for generations of fans who were not familiar with her work. Two ye
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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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King Zog I of Albania | History Today King Zog I of Albania The Balkans Political Richard Cavendish charts the events leading up to King Zog I's coronation on September 1st, 1928. Zog I was probably the strangest monarch of the 20th century. The Times called him ‘the bizarre King Zog’ and his biographer, Jason Tomes, quotes descriptions of him ranging from ‘a despotic brigand’ to ‘the last ruler of romance’. He created his throne for himself and as Europe’s only Muslim king ruled Europe’s most obscure country. He had started life as Ahmed Bey Zogolli or Ahmed Zogu in 1895, the son of an Albanian chief, when the country was still part of the Ottoman empire. Order broke down during the First World War as other Balkan countries tried to seize areas of Albania. From 1920 there was a succession of short-lived governments, in which Zogu held various posts until he was driven into exile in 1924. He returned at the end of the year, crossing the northern border into Albania with Yugoslav backing and an army of mercenaries recruited with money supplied by international oil companies and rich Albanian familes. Another mercenary army, led by Zogu’s lieutenants, invaded from the south. Zogu swiftly established himself as Albania’s dictator with the title of president. He had his principal opponents murdered and ruled by force – there was no other effective way of ruling Albania – but Zogu realized that he could only survive with support from abroad and decided to rely on the Italians. A military alliance was signed in 1927 and Italy soon dominated Albania. In 1928, with Italian approval, Zogu, who genuinely wanted to modernise his Ruritanian country, decided to make his dictatorship permanent. A new Constituent Assembly, elected under strict government control, proclaimed Albania a monarchy under Zog I, King of the Albanians. The king made his way to the ceremony in Tirana in an open car with an escort of cavalry past lines of soldiers, but the streets were kept clear of spectators for fear of assassination. However, every house displayed the Albanian flag, with a black eagle rampant on a scarlet ground. The flags had been mass-imported from Italy on the cheap. In the Parliament House the monarch stood on a dais to deafening applause and swore an oath on both the Koran and the Bible to maintain the country’s national unity, territorial integrity and independence. Loud cries of ‘Long live the king!’ accompanied him to his royal palace and six days of public holiday followed, with bonfires, firing of rockets and much slaughtering of sheep. Handsome, courteous, reserved and ruthless, Zog was a chain-smoker who enjoyed western classical music and films starring Charlie Chaplin and Shirley Temple. Mussolini ousted him in 1939 and declared Albania an Italian protectorate. Zog went into exile, for part of the time comfortably installed in London’s Ritz Hotel, and died in France in 1961 at the age of 65.
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Zog I | king of Albania | Britannica.com king of Albania Alternative Title: Ahmed Bey Zogu Zog I Enver Hoxha Zog I, Albanian in full Ahmed Bey Zogu (born October 8, 1895, Castle Burgajet, Albania —died April 9, 1961, Suresnes , France ), president of Albania from 1925 to 1928 and king from 1928 to 1939. Though able to manipulate Albania’s internal affairs to his own advantage, he came to depend heavily on Benito Mussolini’s Italy and was eventually ousted by the Italian dictator on the eve of World War II . Zog I. BBC Hulton Picture Library Siding with Austria during World War I , Zog thereafter became a leader of the reformist Popular Party . He held ministerial posts from 1920 until he was forced into exile in June 1924, but he returned with Yugoslav assistance in December, was elected president on February 1, 1925, and was proclaimed king on September 1, 1928. Zog ended a period of postwar political turbulence, and Albania enjoyed relative tranquility under his regime. He began a fateful association with Italy in 1925; a loan in that year was followed in 1926 by a treaty of friendship and security and in 1927 by a 20-year defensive military alliance between the two countries. Mussolini made Albania his bridgehead to the Balkans, and by 1939 Italy controlled the country’s finances and army. Zog tried but failed to break that hold from 1932 onward. On April 7, 1939, Mussolini finally made Albania into a protectorate; Victor Emmanuel III became king, and Zog went into exile. His hopes of returning after the war were disappointed by the establishment of a communist republic under Enver Hoxha in 1945. He formally abdicated on January 2, 1946. In 2012 Zog’s remains were repatriated from France and interred in a newly built royal crypt in Tirana . Learn More in these related articles:
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Media | Prime Minister of Australia Prime Minister of Australia The Hon Malcolm Turnbull MP Search form Today I am announcing changes to the Ministry that I will be recommending to His Excellency the Governor General. 17 January 2017 Doorstop with Luke Howarth MP, Member for Petrie What a great community spirit there is here in Redcliffe. Luke, it is a great credit to you for organizing the federal funding and seeing the way in which the community pulls together with the combination of financial contributions from different levels of government and from businesses and community members. 16 January 2017
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Julia Gillard | prime minister of Australia | Britannica.com prime minister of Australia Alternative Title: Julia Eileen Gillard Julia Gillard Mark Latham Julia Gillard, in full Julia Eileen Gillard (born September 29, 1961, Barry , Vale of Glamorgan , Wales ), Australian politician who served as leader of the Australian Labor Party (ALP; 2010–13) and as prime minister of Australia (2010–13). She was the first woman to hold either office. Julia Gillard, 2009. Alan Porritt—APP/AP Gillard was born in Wales, but her family joined the wave of post-World War II emigration from Britain to Australia in 1966. They settled in Adelaide , and she grew up in a middle-class environment . She attended the University of Adelaide, where she was an active member of the student government. In 1983 Gillard moved to Melbourne , where she served as president of the Australian Union of Students and continued her studies at the University of Melbourne . She earned degrees in law and arts from the University of Melbourne in 1986, and she joined a private law practice the following year. She was made a partner, specializing in industrial law, in 1990. Gillard’s political career began with the Victorian ALP in the late 1970s, and she aligned herself with the party’s Socialist Left faction. Beginning in the mid-1980s, Gillard steadily advanced through the ranks of the ALP. From 1985 to 1989 she served as president of the party’s Carlton branch, and from 1993 to 1997 she was a member of the administrative committee of the ALP in Victoria . In 1996 she was appointed chief of staff for Victorian ALP leader John Brumby. She held that post until 1998, when she was elected to serve Lalor, an industrial district west of Melbourne, in the federal House of Representatives. After the ALP’s disappointing showing in federal elections in 2001, Gillard was elevated to the front bench and given the shadow portfolio of population and immigration. She crafted the ALP’s policy on refugees and asylum seekers, deftly addressing an issue that had cost the party dearly in the 2001 election. Gillard served a short stint as shadow minister for reconciliation and indigenous affairs in 2003, before assuming the shadow health portfolio later that year. She easily won reelection in 2004, and two years later a party caucus elected her deputy to newly installed ALP leader Kevin Rudd . Public dissatisfaction with Liberal Party Prime Minister John Howard led to an overwhelming ALP victory in the 2007 federal elections, and Gillard became deputy to Prime Minister Rudd. In addition, she received the portfolios of employment and workplace relations, education, and social inclusion. As employment and workplace minister, she was instrumental in rolling back laws that had limited the power of labour unions under the Howard administration. Britannica Stories Scientists Ponder Menopause in Killer Whales Although Australia weathered the global economic crisis that peaked in 2007–08 far better than many other industrialized countries, the Rudd administration suffered a number of legislative setbacks that led to declining poll numbers for the prime minister. A carbon emissions trading scheme, regarded as a key plank in the Rudd platform, stalled in the legislature in 2009 and was later dropped, greatly damaging Rudd’s credibility, and a proposed “super tax” on mining company profits prompted a fierce backlash from the industrial sector in 2010. Faced with a leadership challenge by Gillard, Rudd conceded that he did not have his party’s support, and he stood down as ALP leader. Gillard was promptly elected ALP leader, and on June 24, 2010, she was sworn in as Australia’s first female prime minister. The following week she negotiated a compromise agreement with the mining companies that reduced the proposed tax from 40 percent to 30 percent. After less than a month in office, Gillard called for an election to be held on August 21 (see Australian federal election of 2010 ). The ALP’s easy victory of 2007 was not to be repeated, however. The race was the tightest in decades, and neither the AL
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Hockey world championship: Canada cruises to gold over Russia - NHL on CBC Sports - Hockey news, opinion, scores, stats, standings Hockey world championship: Canada cruises to gold over Russia United States blanks Czech Republic for bronze The Canadian Press Posted: May 17, 2015 12:51 PM ET Last Updated: May 17, 2015 7:53 PM ET Canada wins Gold in IIHF Men's World Final 1:24 USA wins bronze in IIHF Men's Worlds 0:36 Related Stories IIHF SCOREBOARD: Medal games (Note: CBC does not endorse and is not responsible for the content of external links.) Team Canada was perfect in Prague, capping an outstanding run at the world hockey championship with a dominant win over its archrival. After five straight years of quarter-final defeats, the Canadians are heading home with world championship gold medals for the first time since 2007 after a 6-1 thrashing of defending champion Russia on Sunday at O2 Arena. Arguably the deepest team in a tournament rich with big-name stars, the Canadians ran the table in 2015 with a perfect 10-0 record. "Our guys really wanted to win — they really did," said coach Todd McLellan. "I thought that we got a little extra motivation from the Russian team today," said McLellan. "Their staredown in the warmup was just exactly what our team needed. We talked about which staredown would be more important — the one before the game or the one after. We decided the one after would be more important so we appreciated the motivation." Sidney Crosby, Tyler Ennis, Cody Eakin and Claude Giroux paced the Canadian attack with a goal and an assist each. Tyler Seguin and Nathan MacKinnon also scored. Crosby finished the tournament with 11 points and became just the eighth Canadian player to join the Triple Gold Club, adding his world championship win to Olympic gold medals in 2010 and 2014 and his 2009 Stanley Cup. "It's a great honour," said Crosby of the achievement. "I've been fortunate to play for some great teams. You know sometimes you just need some luck. I feel fortunate to be a part of it and it's a privilege that we could do this as a group." Crosby was quick to share the tournament win with his teammates. "That was really the story for the whole tournament. Everyone contributed, every line, both offensively and defensively," said Crosby. "We had some guys did a great job on the penalty kill. Smitty (Mike Smith) was awesome in net. It was a total team effort." Evgeni Malkin had the only goal for Russia, and star forward Alex Ovechkin was held off the scoresheet. All tournament long, Canada relied on a potent and balanced scoring attack. On Sunday, the fourth line set the tone for the win. When Canada took a 4-0 lead at the 9:02 mark of the second period, the Russians took a time out in an attempt to regroup, still looking for their first shot on goal in the period. But Canada's dominance was absolute. Giroux, on the power play, and MacKinnon added insurance goals in the third period to lock down Canada's first win in history over the Russians in a world championship gold-medal game-and by the biggest margin of victory ever surrendered by the Russians. Smith's bid for a third-consecutive shutout was foiled when Malkin scored Russia's only goal with 7:13 remaining in the third period. Shots on goal were 37-12 for Canada in the game. Strong at both ends of the ice, Canada's 66 goals scored set a new Canadian tournament record. In the bronze-medal game played earlier on Sunday, forward Nick Bonino of the Vancouver Canucks had a goal and an assist as the United States shut out the host team from the Czech Republic by a score of 3-0. The last medal for the United States was also a bronze, in 2013. Report Typo or Error Send Feedback To encourage thoughtful and respectful conversations, first and last names will appear with each submission to CBC/Radio-Canada's online communities (except in children and youth-oriented communities). Pseudonyms will no longer be permitted. By submitting a comment, you accept that CBC has the right to reproduce and publish that comment in whole or in part, in any manner CBC chooses. Plea
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BBC SPORT | Sochi given 2014 Winter Olympics Sochi given 2014 Winter Olympics Many in Sochi partied all night after hearing the announcement The Russian resort of Sochi has been chosen to host the 2014 Winter Olympics, beating South Korea's Pyeongchang. Sochi secured 51 votes at a meeting of International Olympic Committee (IOC) delegates in Guatemala, beating its South Korean rival by just four votes. In earlier voting, the third contender, Salzburg in Austria, was eliminated. The presidents of all three candidate countries had attended the meeting to plead their countries' cases. Russian joy at the announcement Russian President Vladimir Putin was credited with helping Sochi's bid, after he addressed delegates in three languages - English, Spanish and French. It is believed to be the first time the Russian leader has been heard speaking English at a public ceremony. For Salzburg and Pyeongchang, this was their second consecutive defeat. Both had lost out in the bidding for the 2010 Winter Games, which will be held in the Canadian city of Vancouver. The 20th Winter Games took place in Turin in Italy in 2006. Joy and disappointment The announcement prompted celebrations in Sochi, where fireworks were let off above jubilant crowds in the central square. In pictures: Joy and agony Many people partied through the night after the news broke at 0300 local time (2300 GMT). "We needed this victory," Pavel Ostrovsky told Reuters news agency. "For the whole country, this is a great resurgence." In Pyeongchang meanwhile, a giant television screen near the city hall relayed the announcement to a dejected crowd, many of whom wept openly. "It's worse than four years ago, because this time we really thought we would win," restaurant owner Son Chang-min told the Associated Press news agency, referring to an earlier unsuccessful bid for the winter Olympics. The mood in the Austrian city of Salzburg was similarly despondent. A small crowd gathered in a city park and jeered as the result was announced. "It's so disappointing... Hope dies last," Peter Rittinger, a student, told the AP news agency. 'Spectacular show' Russia's President Vladimir Putin, a keen skier, said that in Sochi 70% of athletes would live within five minutes' walk of the venues, so there would be no traffic problems. Salzburg residents did not hide their disappointment The Black Sea resort has a unique combination of spring-like weather and cold temperatures in the nearby Krasnaya Polyana mountains, which President Putin said would guarantee snow. "Winter sports are popular in Russia and our sportsmen have won many competitions and have made a big contribution to the Olympic movement," he said. "But we have never won the honour to celebrate the Winter Olympic Games. "You know we can turn sports competitions into a really spectacular show and we are good at it." Rome is set to apply to host the 2020 Summer Olympics instead of bidding for the 2016 Games. "Our view is that it is highly unlikely that there will be three European Olympic Games in succession," Rome mayor Walter Veltroni said. Rome, which hosted the 1960 Olympics, lost out to Athens for the 2004 Games. Bookmark with:
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DAA Management Ltd - CLIENTS - BRADLEY WALSH Actor, Presenter BIOGRAPHY: Bradley’s diverse career has spanned across a wide range of mediums and genres, allowing him to become a well-respected and familiar figure in the entertainment industry. Since its inception, Bradley played the lead role, Detective Sergeant Ronnie Brookes, in ITV’s hugely successful series Law and Order UK. Broadcast in 18 countries and hitting audience ratings of almost 7 million at its peak in the UK, it is a constant hit with audiences. REVIEWS FOR 'LAW & ORDER' - Bradley Walsh's understated performance as DS Ronnie Brooks stands out - The Times - Bradley Walsh is a revelation - his DS Ronnie Brooks is a classic TV copper – The Mail - Bradley Walsh, plays placid, seen-it-all Detective Sergeant Ronnie Brooks to perfection – Radio Times Prior to this, Bradley played the loveable rogue Danny Baldwin in the award-winning soap Coronation Street. Danny was an extremely popular character with audiences and the role earned Bradley the title of Best Actor at The Royal Television Society Awards, The TV Times Awards and at the BSA’s (British Soap Awards). He also received three Best Actor nominations at The National Television Awards for his performance. On leaving Coronation Street Bradley went on to film an emotional three-part ITV drama entitled Torn, a gripping true story about two families, whose lives are irreparably changed when a young girl disappears. Fulfilling a lifelong ambition to play a role in a Charles Dickens’ costume drama, Bradley also appeared in The Old Curiosity Shop alongside acting legend Sir Derek Jacobi. In film, Bradley starred as Dave Dodds in the 2001 Brit-hit feature film Mike Bassett: England Manager. A satirical ‘mockumentary’ following the trials and tribulations of the England football team and their manager. Other film work includes working with the highly respected Palm D’or winner, Ken Loach, on a short film, entitled Happy Ending, which was celebrated at the Cannes Film Festival. 2014 was a busy year for Bradley as he continued to present the cult tea time game show The Chase on ITV, alongside The Celebrity Chase. - Bradley Walsh might be Britain's greatest gameshow host - The Guardian. Also in 2014 Bradley hosted Sunday Night at the Palladium which was a dream come true. Bradley was asked back in 2015 to host the opening of the second series. Christmas 2014 welcomed ITV's brand new variety show, A Christmas Cracker hosted by Bradley at the Hammersmith Apollo. Bradley presented the new ITV prime time show Keep it in the Family towards the end of 2014 to huge critical acclaim and success, which was recommissioned for a second series in August 2015. He also appeared as the Team Captain in series 1 and 2 of ITV's Play to The Whistle. Bradley presented the Crime Thriller Awards in 2015 for the third year running, an event which celebrates the elite of crime novels and productions of the year. Also in 2015, Bradley made his BBC1 debut as an actor (having previously presented The National Lottery on BBC1), in the new six part comedy SunTrap, alongside Kayvan Novak. Bradley continued to host The Chase, now in its tenth series, and The Celebrity Chase throughout 2016. Also in 2016, he debuted Cash Trapped on ITV; a game show devised and presented by himself which received a positive response from viewers. In November 2016 Bradley released his debut album Chasing Dreams which was hugely successful and became the highest selling UK debut album of 2016. Philanthropy has always been extremely important to Bradley both personally and professionally. He has completed various charitable work and currently acts as PATRON of the MAKE A WISH FOUNDATION. He regularly takes part in the fantastic UNICEF event ‘Soccer Aid’, playing for the England team at both Old Trafford and Wembley. Bradley enjoyed coaching the 2014 England team for Soccer Aid in June 2014-16. This year he became the new patron of the British Citizen Awards alongside Dame Mary Perkins and the Duchess of York. ACHIEVEMENTS 2006 Best actor Royal Television society 2006 Bes
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Inspector George Gently (TV Series 2007– ) - 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 With the help of DS John Bacchus, Inspector George Gently spends his days bringing to justice members of the criminal underworld who are unfortunate enough to have the intrepid investigator assigned to their cases. Creator: Gently and Bacchus look into the suspicious death of Gently's old friend and ex-snout, China. 8.7 The investigation of a GP's suspected suicide leads Rachel to the village community she grew up in, which stirs up tragic memories. 8.6 The Newcastle police have arrested rioters as they tried to clear a slum due for demolition. The next morning, one of the protesters is discovered dead in the cells by WPC Rachel Coles. 8.6 a list of 29 titles created 11 Jul 2013 a list of 38 titles created 30 Nov 2014 a list of 45 titles created 01 Jan 2016 a list of 30 titles created 11 months ago a list of 28 titles created 10 months ago Title: Inspector George Gently (2007– ) 7.9/10 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. Inspector Robert Lewis and Sergeant James Hathaway solve the tough cases that the learned inhabitants of Oxford throw at them. Stars: Kevin Whately, Laurence Fox, Clare Holman With her caustic wit and singular charm, DCI Vera Stanhope and her trusted right-hand man DS Joe Ashworth face a series of captivating murder mysteries set against the breathtaking Northumberland landscape. Stars: Brenda Blethyn, Jon Morrison, David Leon Inspector Morse has an ear for music, a taste for beer and a nose for crime. He sets out with Sergeant Lewis to solve each intriguing case. Stars: John Thaw, Kevin Whately, James Grout DCI Banks (TV Series 2010) Crime | Drama | Mystery The tenacious and stubborn DCI Banks unravels disturbing murder mysteries aided by his young assistants, DS Annie Cabbot and DI Helen Morton. Stars: Stephen Tompkinson, Jack Deam, Andrea Lowe Set in the 1960s, the show follows Endeavour Morse in his early years as a police constable. Working alongside his senior partner DI Fred Thursday, Morse engages in a number of investigations around Oxford. Stars: Shaun Evans, Roger Allam, James Bradshaw British crime investigation series based around aristocratic, Oxford-educated Detective Inspector Thomas Lynley and his working-class assistant Sergeant Barbara Havers. Stars: Nathaniel Parker, Sharon Small, Lesley Vickerage Midsomer Murders (TV Series 1997) Crime | Drama | Mystery A veteran DCI and his young sergeant investigate murders around the regional community of Midsomer County. Stars: John Nettles, Jane Wymark, Barry Jackson 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 8.4/10 X As WW2 rages around the world, DCS Foyle fights his own war on the home-front as he investigates crimes on the south coast of England. Later series sees the retired detective working as an MI5 agent operating in the aftermath of the war. Stars: Michael Kitchen, Honeysuckle Weeks, Anthony Howell DI Jack Frost is an unconventional policeman with sympathy for the underdog and an instinct for moral justice. Sloppy, disorganized and disrespectful, he attracts trouble like a magnet. Stars: David Jason, Bruce Alexander, John Lyons A Cambridgeshire clergyman finds himself investigating a series of mysterious wrongdoings in his small village of Grantchester. Stars: James Norton, Robson Green, Morven Christie Dalziel and Pascoe (TV Series 1996) Crime | Mystery | Drama Supt. Dalziel and partner DI Pascoe investigate murders, and find a bond forming between them despite their blatantly differing personalities. Stars: Warren Clarke, Colin Buchanan, David Royle DI Jimmy Perez and his team investigate crimes within the close knit island community of Shetland. Stars: Douglas Henshall, Steven Robertson, Alison O'Donnell Edit Storyline The show throws Chief Inspector George Gently
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The Beach Boys | Rolling Stone artists > T > The Beach Boys > Bio The Beach Boys Bio Creators of lush songs described as "teenage symphonies to God" and one of the most innovative bands ever, the Beach Boys invented California rock. Brian Wilson's songs celebrated a West Coast teen fantasy, full of surfing, driving and pretty girls that barely hid the songwriter's inner conflicts. Wilson orchestrated and produced glossy, manicured tracks with an ultra-smooth blend of guitars and vocal harmonies, creating a signature pop sound as recognizable as any in rock history. Though the group scored a late career hit with "Kokomo" (Number One, 1988) and survived into the late 1990s, it had been reduced to America's premier nostalgia act, having lost all but one of its founding members (Mike Love). But while the Beach Boys star continued to fade in the new millennium, Brian Wilson overcame many of his demons and began recording and performing live again to rave reviews. In 2004, he released SMiLE, a four-decades-old Beach Boys project few expected to see finished. Brothers Brian, Carl and Dennis Wilson were encouraged by their parents, Murray and Audree, to do music and sports. Brian was a varsity baseball player at suburban Hawthorne High when he began to work seriously on music. His first band included brothers Dennis and Carl (who was expelled from Hawthorne for going to the bathroom without permission), cousin Mike Love, and friend Al Jardine. As the Pendletones, Kenny and the Cadets (Brian was "Kenny"), or Carl and the Passions, the group played local gigs. At Dennis' suggestion, Love and Brian wrote "Surfin'," which became a regional hit on the soon defunct Candix label in December 1961 while the group was calling itself the Beach Boys. Like most of their early songs, "Surfin'" used Chuck Berry guitar licks with vocal harmonies (arranged by Brian) recalling 1950s pop groups like the Four Freshmen, which Brian studied closely. Murray Wilson, who was later revealed to have been psychologically and physically abusive to his sons, managed their band and got them a contract with Capitol. The hits began: "Surfin' Safari" (Number 14, 1962); "Surfin' U.S.A." (Number Three, 1963), a note-for-note copy of Berry's "Sweet Little Sixteen" with new lyrics; and "Surfer Girl" (Number Seven, 1963), all of which launched and capitalized on the "surf music" fad, although only Dennis surfed regularly. "Surfer Girl" marked Brian's emergence as a producer, with its complex vocal harmonies and sophisticated pop chords. An admirer of producer Phil Spector, Brian would continue to refine his skills and become one of the greatest record producers in rock. The years 1963-1965 established the Beach Boys' legacy: "Little Deuce Coupe" (Number 15, 1963), "Be True to Your School" (Number Six, 1963), and "Fun, Fun, Fun" (Number Five,1964), written by Brian and Love in a taxi to the Salt Lake City airport; "I Get Around" (Number One, 1964); "Dance, Dance, Dance" (Number Eight, 1964); "Help Me, Rhonda" (Number One, 1965); "California Girls" (Number Three, 1965); and such ballads as "In My Room" (Number 23, 1963) and "Don't Worry, Baby" (Number 24, 1964). Early in 1965 Brian Wilson suffered a nervous breakdown and decided to quit touring, though he continued writing, recording, and producing. Pet Sounds, which was released in March 1966, and included "Caroline, No" (Number 23), "Wouldn't It Be Nice" (Number Eight, 1966), and "God Only Knows" (Number 39, 1966), hit Number Ten but sold comparatively poorly. (In fact, it was not certified gold until the 30th anniversary of its release, in 1996.) Nonetheless, it stands as one of the most important works in the Beach Boys oeuvre, for it ushered in the era of studio experimentation, predating the Beatles' Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band and rivaling even Spector in terms of its sophisticated production. With the passage of time, the importance of Pet Sounds has only grown. Paul McCartney and Beatles producer George Martin have acknowledged that it was the inspiration for Sgt. Pepper's, and t
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Echo & The Bunnymen | New Music And Songs | Echo & The Bunnymen About Echo & The Bunnymen Echo & the Bunnymen's dark, swirling fusion of gloomy post-punk and Doors-inspired psychedelia brought the group a handful of British hits in the early '80s, while attracting a cult following in the United States. The Bunnymen grew out of the Crucial Three, a late-'70s trio featuring vocalist Ian McCulloch, Pete Wylie, and Julian Cope. Cope and Wylie left the group by the end of 1977, forming the Teardrop Explodes and Wah!, respectively. McCulloch met guitarist Will Sergeant in the summer of 1978 and the pair began recording demos with a drum machine that the duo called "Echo." Adding bassist Les Pattinson, the band made its live debut at the Liverpool club Eric's at the end of 1978, calling itself Echo & the Bunnymen. In March of 1979, the group released its first single, "Pictures on My Wall"/"Read It in Books," on the local Zoo record label. The single and their popular live performances led to a contract with Korova. After signing the contract, the group discarded the drum machine, adding drummer Pete de Freitas. Released in the summer of 1980, their debut album, Crocodiles, reached number 17 on the U.K. charts. Shine So Hard, an EP released in the fall, became their first record to crack the U.K. Top 40. With the more ambitious and atmospheric Heaven Up Here (1981), the group began to gain momentum, thanks to positive reviews; it became their first U.K. Top Ten album. Two years later, Porcupine appeared, becoming the band's biggest hit (peaking at number two on the U.K. charts) and launching the Top Ten single "The Cutter." "The Killing Moon" became the group's second Top Ten hit at the beginning of 1984, yet its follow-up, "Silver," didn't make it past number 30 when it was released in May. Ocean Rain was released that same month to great critical acclaim; peaking at number four in Britain, the record became the Bunnymen's first album to chart in the U.S. Top 100. The following year was a quiet one for the band as they released only one new song, "Bring on the Dancing Horses," which was included on the compilation Songs to Learn & Sing. De Freitas left the band at the start of 1986 and was replaced by former Haircut 100 drummer Mark Fox; by September, de Freitas rejoined the group. Echo & the Bunnymen returned with new material in the summer of 1987, releasing the single "The Game" and a self-titled album. Echo & the Bunnymen became their biggest American hit, peaking at number 51; it was a success in England as well, reaching number four. However, the album indicated that the group was in a musical holding pattern. At the end of 1988, McCulloch left the band to pursue a solo career; the rest of the band decided to continue without the singer. Tragedy hit the band in the summer of 1989 when de Freitas was killed in an auto accident. McCulloch released his first solo album, Candleland, in the fall of 1989; it peaked at number 18 in the U.K. and number 159 in the U.S. Echo & the Bunnymen released Reverberation, their first album recorded without McCulloch, in 1990; it failed to make the charts. McCulloch released his second solo album, Mysterio, in 1992. Two years later, McCulloch and Sergeant formed Electrafixion, releasing their first album in 1995. In 1997, the duo re-teamed with Pattinson to re-form Echo & the Bunnymen, issuing the LP Evergreen. Two years later, they returned with What Are You Going to Do with Your Life? The new millennium brought Echo & the Bunnymen back to the basics. The British press touted the band's storybook flair found on 1983's Ocean Rain and figured such spark would be found on their ninth album, Flowers. Issued in spring 2001, it reflected McCulloch's dark breezy vocals and Sergeant's signature hooks. Live in Liverpool, a concert disc capturing the band's two gigs at the Liverpool Institute for Performing Arts while on tour in support of Flowers, followed a year later. For 2005's Siberia, McCulloch and Sergeant joined producer Hugh Jones for the band's most classic effort since their 1997 comeback
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My Fair Lady (1964) - Quotes - IMDb My Fair Lady (1964) Quotes Showing all 64 items Eliza Doolittle : The difference between a lady and a flower girl is not how she behaves, but how she is treated. Share this: Facebook | Twitter | Permalink Hide options Mrs. Eynsford-Hill : I do hope we won't have any unseasonable cold spells; they bring on so much influenza. And the whole of our family is susceptible to it. Eliza Doolittle : My aunt died of influenza, or so they said. But it's my belief they done the old woman in. Mrs. Higgins : Done her in? Eliza Doolittle : Yes, Lord love you. Why should she die of influenza, when she come through diphtheria right enough the year before? Fairly blue with it she was. They all thought she was dead. But my father, he kept ladling gin down her throat. Then she come to so sudden she bit the bowl right off the spoon. Mrs. Eynsford-Hill : Dear me! Eliza Doolittle : Now, what call would a woman with that strength in her have to die of influenza? And what become of her new straw hat that should have come to me? [pause] Eliza Doolittle : Somebody pinched it. And what I say is: them as pinched it, done her in. Lord Boxington: Done her in? Done her in, did you say? Lady Boxington : What ever does it mean? Mrs. Higgins : It's the new slang, meaning someone has killed her. Mrs. Eynsford-Hill : Surely you don't think someone killed her? Eliza Doolittle : Do I not? Them she lived with would have killed her for a hatpin, let alone a hat. Mrs. Eynsford-Hill : But it can't have been right for your father to be pouring spirits down her throat like that, it could have killed her. Eliza Doolittle : Not her, gin was mother's milk to her. Besides he poured so much down his own throat, he knew the good of it. Lord Boxington: Do you mean he drank? Eliza Doolittle : Drank? My word, something chronic. [responding to freddy's laughter] Share this: Facebook | Twitter | Permalink Hide options Mrs. Higgins : How ever did you learn good manners with my son around? Eliza Doolittle : It was very difficult. I should never have known how ladies and gentlemen really behaved, if it hadn't been for Colonel Pickering. He always showed what he thought and felt about me as if I were something better than a common flower girl. You see, Mrs. Higgins, apart from the things one can pick up, the difference between a lady and a flower girl is not how she behaves, but how she is treated. I shall always be a common flower girl to Professor Higgins, because he always treats me like a common flower girl, and always will. But I know that I shall always be a lady to Colonel Pickering, because he always treats me like a lady, and always will. Share this: Facebook | Twitter | Permalink Hide options Professor Henry Higgins : How poignant it will be on that inevitable night, when she shows up on my door in tears and rags! Miserable and lonely, repentant and contrite! Shall I take her in, or hurl her to the wolves? Give her kindness, or the treatment she deserves? Will I take her back, or THROW THE BAGGAGE OUT? Well, I'm a most forgiving man. The sort who never could, ever would, take a position and staunchly never budge. A *most* forgiving man... But, I shall NEVER take her back! If she were crawling on her KNEES! Let her promise to atone, let her shiver, let her moan, I'll slam the door and let the hellcat FREEZE! Marry Freddy! HA! [turns to unlock the door, but stops in despair] Professor Henry Higgins : But I'm so used to hear her say, "Good morning" every day... Her joys, her woes, her highs, her lows, are second nature to me now, like breathing out and breathing in... I'm very grateful she's a woman, and so easy to forget! Rather like a habit one can always break... And yet... I've grown accustomed to the trace... of something in the air... Accustomed... to her... face. Share this: Facebook | Twitter | Permalink Hide options Eliza Doolittle : [singing] I shall not feel alone without you, I can stand on my own without you. So go back in your shell, I can do bloody well without... Professor Henry Higgins : [singing] By Geor
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Free Flashcards about GK 3 Semantics is the branch of logic concerned with what? Meaning Which Northumberland castle, located between Craster and Embleton, is closely associated with the legend of Guy the Seeker? Dunstanburgh Castle Whose poem is "The Quaker Graveyard in Nantucket"? Robert Powell Which poem did Milton write about the drowned fellow poet Edward King? Lycidas What was England's second-largest and second-most commercially important city for the bulk of the 14th century? Norwich Which sea battle was fought on 24 June 1340 as one of the opening salvoes of the 100 Years War? Sluys In which county are Chipchase and Belsay Castles? Northumberland In England, often associated with the wool trade, what European historiography term refers to the entire medieval system of trade and its taxation? Staple The narrator of Anthony Burgess's 'Earthly Powers' is generally held to have been a lampoon or caricature of which real-life author? W Somerset Maugham Maria Edgeworth is a character in which literary work? Castle Rackrent In which play does the line "to thine own self be true" appear? Hamlet In which Graham Greene novel is Scobie a character? The Heart of The Matter Paul Morel is the protagonist of which novel? Sons and Lovers Gerald Crich appears in which DH Lawrence novel? Women In Love Stephen Blackpool is the hero of which Dickens work? Hard Times Which fictitious Northern city is scene of much of the action in 'Hard Times'? Coketown In which novel is Paul Pennyfeather a character? Decline and Fall (Waugh_ In which century was the Sorbonne founded? 13th (1253) Dorothea Brooke appears in which classic novel? Middlemarch In a church, what is the chancel? The space around the altar at the liturgical East end of a church. Give a year in the reign of Philip II (Phillipe Auguste) of France. 1180-1223 Which perfume house introduced the 'Gentleman' brand in 1974? Givenchy Which word can refer to a bomber aircraft, a radio call sign and the Z-Cars code-name? Victor What was Eleanor Thornton the model for in 1911? The Spirit of Ecstasy Liverworts and green leaves are both rich in which vitamin group, including retinol, retinal, retinoic acid? Vitamin A Which Englishman designed the first modern steam turbine in 1884? Parsons Which foodstuff is prepared from Hydrocarbon toluene? Saccharine Which company made the 'Forester' car model? Subaru Which American first used the term 'torpedo' for a naval explosive? Fulton Which element is atomic number 9? Fluorine Highland Dirks and Stilettos are both types of what? Daggers Fish-oils and egg yolk are both rich in which Vitamin? Vitamin D Plasterers and Diggers are both types of what sort of insect? Wasps How long is a vicennial? Every 20 years What name is given to a female badger? Sow If a male cat is a tom, what is a female? Queen A musquash fur comes from which animal? Musk Rat What was unusual about the UK Nobel Prize Winner stamps issued in 2001? Scented What type of animals are cervidae? Deer The first UK self-adhesive stamps depicted what? Cats Gypsum is more correctly known by what chemical name? Hydrated calcium sulphate What is the chemical symbol of promethium? Pm Which Miletus-born Presocratic philosopher is sometimes called 'The Father of Science'? Thales The quagga is a subspecies of which animal? Zebra Which class of subatomic particles is named from the Greek for 'heavy'? Baryons Which Ancient Greek astronomer both discovered the precession of the equinoxes, and may have compiled the first star catalogue? Hipparchus Which kitchen appliance did Denis Papin introduce in 1679? Pressure Cooker Which vitamin deficiency causes beri-beri? B1 Which class of subatomic articles is named from the Greek for 'thick'? Hadrons In which year were self-adhesive stamps introduced to the UK? 2001 Which type of creature has the largest brain relative to body size yet known? Ant Asparagus, leeks and tulips are all part of which plant family? Lily Archangel and Havana Brown are both breeds of what animal? Cat Which mathematician is (possibly fancifully) often credited with inventing roul
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History of the Former Country of Yugoslavia Share By Matt Rosenberg With the fall of the Austria-Hungary empire at the end of World War I, the victors threw together a new country which was composed of more than twenty ethnic groups - Yugoslavia. Just over seventy years later that piecemeal nation disintegrated and war broke out between seven new states. This overview should help clear up some confusion about what's in place of the former Yugoslavia now. Marshal Tito was able to keep Yugoslavia unified from the formation of the country from 1945 until his death in 1980. At the end of World War II, Tito ousted the Soviet Union and was then "excommunicated" by Josef Stalin. Due to Soviet blockades and sanctions, Yugoslavia began developing trade and diplomatic relationships with western European governments, even though it was a communist country. After the death of Stalin, relations between the USSR and Yugoslavia improved. Following Tito's death in 1980, factions in Yugoslavia became agitated and demanded more autonomy. continue reading below our video 4 Tips for Improving Test Performance It was the fall of the USSR in 1991 that finally broke up the jigsaw puzzle of a state. About 250,000 were killed by wars and "ethnic cleansing" in the new countries of the former Yugoslavia. Serbia Austria blamed Serbia for the assassination of Archduke Francis Ferdinand in 1914 which led to the Austrian invasion of Serbia and World War I. Although a rogue state called the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia that was exiled from the United Nations in 1992, Serbia and Montenegro regained recognition on the world stage in 2001 after the arrest of Slobodan Milosevic. In 2003 the country was restructured into a loose federation of two republics called Serbia and Montenegro. Montenegro Following a referendum, in June 2006, Montenegro and Serbia split to for two separate independent countries. The creation of Montenegro as an independent country resulted in Serbia losing their access to the Adriatic Sea. Kosovo The former Serbian province of Kosovo lies just south of Serbia. Past confrontations between ethnic Albanians in Kosovo and ethnic Serbs from Serbia drew world attention to the province, which is 80% Albanian. After many years of struggle, Kosovo unilaterally declared independence in February 2008. Unlike Montenegro, not all the countries of the world have accepted the independence of Kosovo, most notably Serbia and Russia. Slovenia Slovenia , the most homogenous and prosperous region of the Former Yugoslavia, was the first to secede. They have their own language, are mostly Roman Catholic, have compulsory education, and a capital city (Ljubljana) which is a primate city. With a current population of approximately two million, Slovenia avoided violence due to their homogeneity. Slovenia joined both NATO and the EU in the spring of 2004. Macedonia Macedonia's claim to fame is their rocky relationship with Greece due to the use of the name Macedonia. While Macedonia was admitted to the United Nations, it was admitted under the name of "The former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia" because Greece is strongly against the use of the ancient Greek region for any external territory. Of the two million people, about two-thirds are Macedonian and about 27% is Albanian. The capital is Skopje and key products include wheat, corn, tobacco, steel, and iron. Croatia In January 1998, Croatia finally assumed control of their entire territory, some of which had been under the control of Serbs. This also marked the end of a two-year United Nations peace keeping mission there. Croatia's declaration of independence in 1991 caused Serbia to declare war. Croatia is a boomerang-shaped country of four and a half million which has an extensive coastline on the Adriatic Sea, and it almost keeps Bosnia from having any coast at all. The capital of this Roman Catholic state is Zagreb. In 1995, Croatia, Bosnia, and Serbia signed a peace agreement. Bosnia and Herzegovina The virtually landlocked "cauldron of conflict" of four million inhabitants is composed of about one-h
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BBC - Eurovision facts and figures - Media Centre The Eurovision Song Contest 2012 Engelbert Humperdinck to sing Love Will Set You Free Eurovision facts and figures The first ever Eurovision Song Contest took place on the 24th of May, 1956, in Lugano, Switzerland In 54 years, over 1,200 songs have competed in the Eurovision Song Contest Dutch conductor Dolf van der Linde conducted for seven different countries (Belgium, Germany, Ireland, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, Sweden and Switzerland) Johnny Logan won the Eurovision Song Contest three times. In 1980 and 1987 he represented Ireland as performer and won both times, in 1992 he wrote Linda Martin's winning entry Why Me Poland made the most impressive debute in 1994, when Edyta Gorniak came 2nd with To Nie Ja, closely followed by Serbia's victory in 2007. Although Serbia & Montenegro was represented twice before, it was the first time that Serbia took part as an independent country Norway can be found at the bottom of the list as many as ten times. They came last in 1963, 1969, 1974, 1976, 1978, 1981, 1990, 1997, 2001 and 2004. They also won three times (in 1985, 1995 and 2009) Ireland won a record 7 times, Luxembourg, France and the United Kingdom 5 times. Sweden and the Netherlands won 4 times. ABBA is the most successful Eurovision Song Contest winner. The Swedish pop band won the contest in 1974. In 2001, the largest audience ever attended the Eurovision Song Contest. Almost 38,000 people gathered at Copenhagen's Parken Stadium. The most covered Eurovision Song Contest song is Domenico Modugno's Nel Blu Di Pinto Di Blu, also known as Volare. The song has been covered by stars Frank Sinatra, Cliff Richard and David Bowie. Televoting was introduced in 1997 In 2004, the first televised Eurovision Song Contest semi-final took place. In 2008, a second semi-final was introduced. Recently, the contest was won by Greece (2005), Finland (2006), Serbia (2007), Russia (2008) Norway (2009), Germany (2010) and Azerbaijan (2011). In 2007, 90 million people saw the Eurovision Song Contest, in 2008 105 million people tuned in. In 2009, 125 million people watched the competition and over 10 million phone and SMS votes were cast for the Eurovision Song Contest. Most winning songs were performed in English - songs (mostly) in English won 22 times. French is also popular with 14 victories, Dutch and Hebrew songs won 3 times each. Baku After Ell and Nikki took the title for Azerbaijan last year, the contest travels to the city of Baku. Baku, also known as Baky or Bakı, is the largest city in the Caucasus and is the capital of Azerbaijan. It is situated on the western coast of the Caspian Sea and the population of the city is now around 3.7 million. The Eurovision Song contest will take place in Baku’s Crystal Arena, which for this event has a seating capacity of over 16,000. Participating countries United Kingdom Contest highlights 1955 - The concept of the Eurovision Song Contest was the brainchild of EBU Director Marcel Bezençon 1956 - The first Eurovision Song Contest took place in Lugano, Switzerland, on the 24th of May 1958 - Italy’s Domenico Modugno finishes 3rd with Nel Blu Di Pinto Di Blu, better known as Volare. It would become the most covered song in the history of Eurovision 1964 - A demonstrator manages to reach the stage during the live broadcast. Unfortunately, there is no archive material of the 1964 contest 1968 - The first ever Eurovision Song Contest broadcast in colour 1969 - A controversial outcome, as Spain, the United Kingdom, the Netherlands and France all finish first 1974 - ABBA wins for Sweden. They would become the most successful Eurovision Song Contest winners ever 1975 - A new voting system is being introduced. Each country gives 1 to 8, 10 and 12 points to its top-10 1977 - The contest has to be postponed from April to May due to a strike of camera men at the BBC 1979 - Israel wins the contest for the second time in a row 1980 - Previous year’s winner Israel could not host the contest and the Netherlands offered to take over the production. The
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28 May History: This Date REGIONAL SUMMARIES: Africa — Americas — Asia and the Pacific — Europe and Central Asia — Middle East and North Africa . 2002 NATO and Russia sign a cooperation agreement, in a military base near Rome. Then US president Bush (Jr.), who, like Russian president Putin and other leaders was in attendance, visits the Pope. MORE 2001 In an interview with ABC's correspondent John Miller, Osama Bin Laden makes the following comment on the fatwa which he issued calling Muslims to kill Americans regardless of whether they are civilians or military: "Allah ordered us in this religion to purify Muslim land of all non-believers� After World War II, the Americans became more aggressive and oppressive, especially in the Muslim world. American history does not distinguish between civilians and military, and not even women and children. They are the ones who used the bombs against Nagasaki. Can these bombs distinguish between infants and military? America does not have a religion that will prevent it from destroying all people." (The interview would be broadcast on 10 June 2001). 2000 President Alberto Fujimori "wins" overwhelmingly an election in Peru which is considered invalid by international observers and by his challenger Alejandro Toledo who boycotted the election. Fujimori does not know it yet, but this is the beginning of his downfall. 1998 Two bank mergers Merger mania sweeps through the financial services industry. The wheeling and dealing kicks off just minutes after noon, as Republic Security Financial Corp. signs an agreement to acquire First Palm Beach Bancorp Inc. The merger, which was consummated with a $279.3 million stock swap, positioned the West Palm Beach-based Republic Corp. as the prime independent banking player in Florida. Things quieted down for a few hours after the Republic-First Palm deal, but, later in the afternoon, the action picked up again, as another pair of banks signed off on an even more lucrative merger. First Hawaiian Inc. and BancWest Corp. joined forces to create a $14 billion banking behemoth based in the western United States. The merger, which cost around $1 billion, gave First Hawaiian's stockholders a small majority stake in the new institution. 1996 US President Clinton's former business partners in the Whitewater land deal, James and Susan McDougal, and Arkansas Gov. Jim Guy Tucker, were convicted of fraud. 1993 Claudio Rodríguez, Premio Pr�ncipe de Asturias de las Letras. ^ 1991 Addis Ababa falls to rebels Addis Ababa, the capital of Ethiopia, falls to forces of the Ethiopian People�s Revolutionary Democratic Front (EPRDF), ending seventeen years of Marxist rule,. a week after the country's longtime Marxist ruler, Mengistu Haile Mariam [1937–], resigned his post and fled. On 12 September 1974, Haile Selassie [23 Jul 1892 – 26 Aug 1975], the emperor of Ethiopia since 01 April 1930, was deposed in a military coup. Ethiopia�s new rulers set up a Marxist regime, executed thousands of their political opponents, and aligned themselves with the Soviet Union. War with Somalia and severe droughts during the 1980s brought famine to the Ethiopian people, leading to considerable internal strife and independence movements in the regions of Eritrea and Tigre. In early 1991, the EPRDF, a Tigrean-led coalition of rebel organizations under the leadership of Meles Zenawi, began to achieve real successes and defeated the Ethiopian army, forcing military dictator Haile Mariam Mengistu to flee the country. On 28 May 1991, in the midst of cease-fire talks, EPRDF tanks enter
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The Running Man (1987) - 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 wrongly convicted man must try to survive a public execution gauntlet staged as a game show. Director: Stephen King (novel) (as Richard Bachman), Steven E. de Souza (screenplay) Stars: From $2.99 (SD) on Amazon Video ON DISC a list of 46 titles created 18 May 2011 a list of 39 titles created 30 Oct 2011 a list of 37 titles created 16 Jun 2012 a list of 30 titles created 05 Aug 2014 a list of 32 titles created 10 Sep 2014 Title: The Running Man (1987) 6.6/10 Want to share IMDb's rating on your own site? Use the HTML below. You must be a registered user to use the IMDb rating plugin. 1 win & 3 nominations. See more awards » Videos A retired elite Black Ops Commando launches a one man war against a group of South American criminals who have kidnapped his daughter . Director: Mark L. Lester A fearless, globe-trotting, terrorist-battling secret agent has his life turned upside down when he discovers his wife might be having an affair with a used car salesman. Director: James Cameron When a man goes for virtual vacation memories of the planet Mars, an unexpected and harrowing series of events forces him to go to the planet for real - or does he? Director: Paul Verhoeven A tough Russian policeman is forced to partner up with a cocky Chicago police detective when he is sent to Chicago to apprehend a Georgian drug lord who killed his partner and fled the country. Director: Walter Hill A physically perfect but innocent man goes in search of his long-lost twin brother, who is a short small-time crook. Director: Ivan Reitman A team of commandos on a mission in a Central American jungle find themselves hunted by an extraterrestrial warrior. Director: John McTiernan A Witness Protection specialist becomes suspicious of his co-workers when dealing with a case involving high-tech weapons. Director: Chuck Russell A barbarian warrior sets off to avenge his parents and his tribe whom were slain by an evil sorcerer and his henchmen when he was a boy. Director: John Milius With the help of a magic ticket, a young film fan is transported into the fictional world of his favorite action film character. Director: John McTiernan A tough cop must pose as a kindergarten teacher in order to locate a dangerous criminal's ex-wife, who may hold the key to putting him behind bars. Director: Ivan Reitman In a dystopic and crime-ridden Detroit, a terminally wounded cop returns to the force as a powerful cyborg haunted by submerged memories. Director: Paul Verhoeven Futuristic action about a man who meets a clone of himself and stumbles into a grand conspiracy about clones taking over the world. Director: Roger Spottiswoode Edit Storyline In the year 2017, the world economy has collapsed. The great freedoms of the United States are no longer, as the once great nation has sealed off its borders and become a militarized police state, censoring all film, art, literature, and communications. Even so, a small resistance force led by two revolutionaries manages to fight the oppression. With full control over the media, the government attempts to quell the nation's yearning for freedom by broadcasting a number of game shows on which convicted criminals fight for their lives. The most popular and sadistic of these programs is "The Running Man," hosted by Damon Killian. When a peaceful protest of starving citizens gathers in Bakersfield, California, a police officer named Ben Richards is ordered to fire on the crowd, which he refuses to do. Subdued by the other officers, the attack is carried out, and Richards is framed for the murder of almost a hundred unarmed civilians. Following a daring jail break months later, Richards is... Written by Curly Q. Link Did You Know? Trivia Prior to Paul Michael Glaser being hired as director, executive producer Rob Cohen had hired four other directors in his attempts to mak
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Eclair - definition of eclair by The Free Dictionary Eclair - definition of eclair by The Free Dictionary http://www.thefreedictionary.com/eclair n. An elongated pastry filled with custard or whipped cream and usually iced with chocolate. [French, from Old French esclair, lightning, from esclairier, to light up, from Vulgar Latin *exclāriāre, from Latin exclārāre : ex-, intensive pref.; see ex- + clārus, clear; see kelə-2 in the Appendix of Indo-European roots.] éclair n (Cookery) a finger-shaped cake of choux pastry, usually filled with cream and covered with chocolate [C19: from French, literally: lightning (probably so called because it does not last long), from éclairer, from Latin clārāre to make bright, from clārus bright] é•clair n. an elongated cream puff, filled with custard or whipped cream and usu. iced. [1860–65; < French: literally, lightning (flash), Old French esclair, n. derivative of esclairier to light, flash < Vulgar Latin *exclariāre, for Latin exclārāre=ex- ex -1 + clārāre to make bright] ThesaurusAntonymsRelated WordsSynonymsLegend: chocolate eclair - eclair topped with chocolate Translations [ɪˈklɛər] n → éclair m (CUISINE) éclair n → Eclair nt, → Liebesknochen m éclair [ˈeɪklɛəʳ] n → bigné m inv eclair (iˈklea) noun a long iced cake usually with cream filling and chocolate icing. éclair كَعْكَه طَويلَه еклер éclair banánek das Eclair eclair; vandbakkelse εκλέρ relámpago de chocolate ekleer نان خامه ای دراز tuulihattu éclair סוּג עוּגָה एक्लेयर, मलाई भरी छोटी पेस्ट्री जिसके ऊपर चाकलेट हो kolač eclair éclair nama sejenis kue vatnsdeigsbátur cannolo エクレア 에클레어(케이크의 일종) ekleras eklērs kek eclair eclair kake med kremfyll og sjokolade ptyś, ekler جوریی دودی ecler ecler эклер zákusok glaziran polnjen kolaček ekler éclair ขนมหวานรูปไข่มีครีมอยู่ข้างใน çikolata ve kremalı pasta 手指形蛋糕(內夾鮮奶油，上面塗巧克力糖霜) еклер کریم بھرا چھوٹا کیک جس پر چاکلیٹ کی پرت ہوتی ہے bánh kem có đá 巧克力包奶油的手指形小蛋糕
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Tobacco Road and God's Little Acre | New Georgia Encyclopedia Tobacco Road and God's Little Acre Original entry by Edwin T. Arnold , Appalachian State University, Boone, North Carolina, 07/16/2002 Last edited by NGE Staff on 05/16/2016 Explore This Article The Film Although Erskine Caldwell wrote more than sixty books, twenty-five novels among them, he is best known for two works of long fiction, Tobacco Road (1932) and God's Little Acre (1933). Tobacco Road was named one of the Modern Library's 100 best novels of the twentieth century, and God's Little Acre remains Caldwell's single most popular work, having sold more than 10 million copies. Along with the less well-known Journeyman (1935), these books make up a serio-comic trilogy of Georgia life in the first half of the twentieth century. They detail the ruination of the land, the growth of textile mills , and the abiding influence of fundamentalist religion in the South. These books thus present a radical contrast to the traditionally genteel and romantic views of the region, popularized most notably by Margaret Mitchell in Gone With the Wind (1936). Tobacco Road Erskine Caldwell by Charles Scribner and Sons in 1932, was Caldwell's third novel. It was inspired by the terrible poverty he witnessed as a young man growing up in the small east Georgia town of Wrens. His father, Ira Sylvester Caldwell, who was pastor of the local Associate Reformed Presbyterian Church, was also an amateur sociologist and often took his son with him to observe some of the more destitute members of the rural community. Erskine Caldwell's sympathy for these people and his outrage at the conditions in which they lived were real, and his novel was meant to be a work of social protest. But he also refused to sentimentalize their poverty or to cast his characters as inherently noble in their sufferings, as so many other protest works did. The novel's Lester family, headed by the shiftless patriarch Jeeter, both appall and intrigue readers with their gross sexuality, casual violence, selfishness, and overall lack of decency. Living as squatters on barren land that had once belonged to their more prosperous ancestors, the Lesters have come to represent in the American public's mind the degradation inherent in extreme poverty. That Caldwell also portrays them as often-comic figures further complicates the reader's response. Tobacco Road is a call to action, but it offers no easy answers and thus has generated intense debate both in and out of the South. Many southerners denounced the novel as exaggerated and needlessly cruel and even pornographic, an affront to the gentility of the region. Northern critics, however, tended to read the book as a serious indictment of a failed economic system in need of correction. Caldwell later explained that the book was not meant to represent the entire South, but for many this work confirmed demeaning southern stereotypes. The Play and Film The stage version of Tobacco Road was written by Jack Kirkland and opened on December 4, 1933, at the Masque Theatre in New York City. Caldwell had little to do with the play version and initially felt it would fail. First reviews were mixed, and after a month of sporadic attendance, the play moved to the 48th Street Theater, where it slowly became a word-of-mouth success. With Henry Hull as the first of five actors who would play Jeeter Lester, Tobacco Road ran for more than seven years, through 3,182 performances. When it closed on May 31, 1941, it had become the longest-running play in the history of the Broadway stage up to that time. Road shows took the play to cities throughout the nation and later into foreign countries. In 1934 Chicago mayor Edward F. Kelly declared the play obscene and closed it down. The producers sued, and in a major court case, the play was allowed to continue. This was the first of numerous attempts to censor the show, which was often taken to court or banned during its many runs. Caldwell tirelessly defended the play and the book and, in the process, became a leading advocate for artistic free
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No Title c. 800 A.D.: Native-American introduction of domesticated plants in Virginia area c. 1200: Permanent Native-American villages established in Virginia area 1584: Sir Walter Raleigh's sends out an exploration party to the New World, heading for Florida. They land on Roanoke Island. Raleigh names what is now the South-East United States "Virginia" after his benefactor Elizabeth I, the Virgin Queen. 1585: Sir Walter Raleigh's 2nd expedition consists of seven vessels, which reach Roanoke Island in June. Expedition member John White makes remarkable watercolors and drawings of the Indians and flora of the country. The colonists antagonize the local Indians, members of Powhatan's confederacy, over the perceived theft of a silver cup. June 19, 1586: Sir Francis Drake carries back to England the beleagured colonists. They arrive in England six weeks later, carrying 2 unique items indigenous to the Americas: the white potato, and tobacco. Unable to feed about 500 black and Indian prisoners liberated from his attack on Santo Domingo, Drake leaves them all on Roanoke I. Their survival extremely doubtful, they are never heard from again. Although some English sailors, most notably those under Sir John Hawkins' command, used tobacco throughout the 16th century, this event is considered by some the first formal introduction of tobacco to England. July 22, 1587: Raleigh's 3rd expedition to Virginia, consisting of three ships carrying about 115 settlers, lands on Roanoke Island. John White, the artist, is governor. After a few months, 1/3 of the settlers are dead from famine and disease. August 18, 1587: Virginia Dare, John White's grandchild, is born in Roanoke--the first English child to be born in America. John White is sent off to England in the sole remaining ship for help. He leaves behind his daughter and her new-born child, Virginia Dare--the first English child to be born in the Americas. But back home, Spain is assembling an Armada to crush England, and no ship may be spared for the return voyage. 1590: John White is finally able to return to Roanoke Island. The fort is deserted, with only one word scrawled on a doorpost left as a clue to where the missing colonists may be: "Croatoan," a nearby island with friendly Iindians. But before the party can investigate, fierce storms force the ship's captain to return to England. Though England sends several expeditions to search for them, the fate of the "Lost Colony" remains a mystery today. 1606+: America and advertising begin to grow together. One of the first products heavily marketed is America itself. Richard Hofstadter called the Virginia Company's recruitment effort for its new colony, "one of the first concerted and sustained advertising campaigns in the history of the modern world." The out-of-place, out-of-work "gentlemen" in an overpopulated England were sold quite a bill of goods about the bountiful land and riches to be had in the New World. Daniel J. Boorstin has mused whether "there was a kind of natural selection here of those people who were willing to believe in advertising." 1606: ENGLAND: Sir Walter Raleigh is imprisoned in the Tower 1606-12: ENGLAND: Admiral Christopher Newport takes the Susan Constant, Godspeed and Discovery out of London, bound for Virginia with 140 Colonists. During the voyage, Newport places John Smith under arrest for mutiny. Smith is scheduled to be hanged. "A pair of gallowes was made, but Captain Smith, for whome they were intended, could not be persuaded to use them," Smith's journal reads. 1607-05-13: FIRST permanent English settlement in the New World begins. 105 men and boys land at Jamestown. Secret orders opened upon landing name John Smith as one of the Councillors. 1607-05-26: Paspahegh Indians attack settlers, killing two, wounding ten. 1607-06-15: The triangular James Fort is completed 1607-06-22: Chistopher Newport sets sail back for London, loaded with "treasure"--fool's gold and dirt. 1607-08: Disease is rampant. The sixt of August there died John Asbie of the bloudie Fluxe. The ninth day died George Flowre of the s
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Units: W the SI symbol for the watt (see below). wah a traditional unit of distance in Thailand, now aligned with the metric system as exactly 2 meters (6.562 feet ). This unit is the Thai version of the fathom . It is seen mostly in connection with the talangwah or square wah (4 square meters or 4.784 square yards), a common unit of area in Thailand. Wales in Britain, Wales has long served as an informal unit of area, much as Rhode Island has been used in the U.S. Wales has an area of about 8015 square miles or 20 760 square kilometers; it is 7.67 times the size of Rhode Island. wan a unit of quantity in China equal to 10 000. In Chinese, the wan is used much as the thousand is used in the West, as a basic unit for large quantities. Thus 100 000 is 10 wan, and 1 000 000 is 100 wan. However, as in the case of the Greek word myrios (myriad), the word wan is also used in Chinese to mean an indefinitely large number. watch [1] a traditional unit of time, defined as the time a sentry stands watch or a ship's crew is on duty. In ancient Rome, the night was divided into four watches, each roughly three hours long. More recently, one watch is usually equal to 4 hours on both land and sea. At sea, the evening watch (16-20 hours, or 4-8 pm) is often divided into two shorter watches called "dog watches." When dog watches are in effect, sailors will have watch assignments that rotate through the day instead of falling at the same hours every day. Watches at sea are divided into 8 bells (4 bells for dog watches). The word watch is derived from an old English word wæccan which meant "stay awake." watch [2] another name for a shift . This use was popularized in the U.S. by CNN Headline News and by the NBC television series Third Watch. water column (WC) a notation seen in pressure measurements. See inch of water , centimeter of water , or millimeter of water . water horsepower (whp or Whp) a unit of power used in the U.S. primarily in rating pumps. If a pump has a capacity of Q gallons per minute and develops a pressure ("head") of P feet of head , then its power rating is QP/3956 water horsepower. This calculation assumes the density of water to be 8-1/3 pounds per U.S. gallon, which is approximately correct but not exact. As a result, the water horsepower equals 746.043 watts (550.253 foot pounds per second), slightly more than the ordinary mechanical horsepower . water inch a traditional unit of water flow, supposed to equal the flow through a circular opening one inch in diameter, assuming the flow is caused only by gravity. However, this flow rate also depends on the pressure of the water above the opening. One estimate is 14 U.S. pints per minute or 2520 U.S. gallons per day [2] (this is equivalent to 6.624 liters per minute); this estimate assumes the water level is constantly 1/12 inch (1 line ) above the top of the opening. Another is 500 cubic feet per day, which is much larger: 3740 U.S. gallons per day or about 9.832 liters per minute. The latter estimate may depend on a mid-nineteenth century British engineering definition which required the hole to be centered 1 inch and 1 line below the water surface, placing the top of the opening 7/12 inch (7 lines) below the water level. See also miner's inch . watt (W) [1] the SI unit of power. Power is the rate at which work is done, or (equivalently) the rate at which energy is expended. One watt is equal to a power rate of one joule of work per second of time. This unit is used both in mechanics and in electricity, so it links the mechanical and electrical units to one another. In mechanical terms, one watt equals about 0.001 341 02 horsepower (hp) or 0.737 562 foot-pound per second (lbf/s). In electrical terms, one watt is the power produced by a current of one ampere flowing through an electric potential of one volt . The name of the unit honors Ja
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Unit of Force, Force Units | Physics@TutorVista.com Top Unit of force The development of the metric system is a basic state of the currently used accepted unit system that is the International System of Units. This idea was first given by German mathematician Gauss. He combined metric units with the French unit system to form a complete system of unit for mechanics. After then it was extended for electricity and magnetism. The International System of Units gives the SI model system. It includes seven dimensionally independent basic units and a various derived units which are derived from seven fundamental units. There are also other unit systems like FPS system, CGS system, MKS system etc. Here, we will discuss the units of force in various systems of units. We know that force is the effect which changes the position of the object. It is mainly influenced with the mass and acceleration of the object. Let’s discuss about the measured unit of force. Sir Isaac Newton has established the following formula relating to the mass and acceleration of an object when it is subjected to a force. The formula is, F = ma m is the mass of the object a is the acceleration it acquires when subjected to force F Like any other quantity, force also has an unit. The magnitude of a force can be used in different types of units based on different systems of measurements. Before we go into those details, let us do the fundamental dimensional analysis to find what basic unit is used to measure force. As per definition, force, F = ma. Therefore, the unit of force must contain the basic physical dimensions. That is, Basic unit of force = $\\frac{(Mass \\times Distance)}{(Time^{2})}$ = MLT -2Thus, the dimensional formula for Force is [MLT -2]. Force Units The basic unit of force in terms of physical dimensions is MLT -2. In practical sense, we refer to the weight of an object rather than its mass. Hence, we can rewrite the basic unit of force as, F = (W/g)LT-2 W is the weight of the object g is the acceleration due to gravity Thus, the unit of forces are classified into two systems called absolute system and gravitational system. The measurement of forces in absolute system are not dependent on gravitational force whereas, measurement of forces in gravitational system are dependent on gravitational forces. Hence, the measures of forces in gravitational system differ on other planets compared to earth. It may be easily identified that,the unit in gravitational system = unit in absolute system $times $ acceleration due to gravity. Basically, we can express the Unit of Measurement of Force in following ways : FPS unit of force Now, let us go into the details of various units of measurement of force. FPS Unit of Force Back to Top When a mass of 1 pound is subjected to an acceleration of 1 ft/sec2, the force applied is called 1poundal. The unit is abbreviated as pdl. One poundal is 1lbm-ft/sec2. A pound force is defined as the gravitational force exerted on 1 pound mass. It is denoted as lbf. When we say that the weight of the person is 150 pounds, we actually mean 150 lbf. Poundal and pound force are the units of measurement of forces in fps system. Metric Unit of Force Back to Top In metric system 1 kilogram force is the gravitational force exerted on 1 kilogram weight. It is similar to pound force in fps system. It is denoted as kgf. The force that produces 1 m/sec2 acceleration on 1 kilogram mass is called as 1 Newton. This is named in the honor of Sir Isaac Newton. In short it is abbreviated as N. The metric unit of force has also smaller measures and that system is called cgs system. In cgs system, a force is measured in terms of dynes. A force of 1 dyne produces an acceleration of 1cm/sec2 on a mass of 1 gram. The gravitational force exerted on 1 gram weight is called gram force and denoted as gf. SI Unit of Force Back to Top Internationally, the traders, engineers and scientists had jointly decided to use a single system of unit which is called as SI units. It is a short form of Standard International. In SI units, Newton is the unit recognized
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The Capybara - South America's BIG Rodent - InfoBarrel The Capybara - South America's BIG Rodent South America's Unique Animals The Capybara The capybara is the largest rodent alive. It is related to other South American rodents such as the agouti, chinchilla and guinea pig. Its taxonomic name is Hydrochoerus hydrochaeris comes from the Greek words for 'water' and 'pig or hog'. Its common name is derived from the Guarani language and translates as 'master of the grasses'. The capybara is semi-aquatic Range The capybara is found through most of South America including Paraguay, Peru, Uruguay, Suriname, Argentina, Brazil, Guyana, French Guiana, Venezuela, Bolivia, Ecuador and Colombia. Escapees are now found in aquatic habitats around the world, including Florida and, in 2011, the central coast of California. Credit: Wikimedia Home ranges average 10 hectares with the animals living in high density congregations. Habitat The capybara is found near bodies of water either in savannah areas or in dense forest. Lakes, rivers, swamps, marshlands and ponds are all suitable habitats for the capybara. They flourish on ranchlands to the point of being regarded as serious competition for domestic livestock. Description The heavy capybara has a barrel-shaped body. The head is short. Adults measure 107 to 134 cm in length, are 50 to 64 cm tall and weigh between 35 and 66 kg. The average on the Venezuelan llanos is 48.9 kg. Females are slightly heavier than males. There is a vestigial tail. The coat is devoid of underhair and is reddish-brown on the dorsal surfaces and more creamy underneath. The thin, coarse hair gives good protection from the undergrowth without the animal becoming too hot. However in the heat of the day the animal is in danger of drying out and wallows in mud and/or water to keep cool and hydrated. The capybara has sweat glands in the skin surface which is unusual among rodents. The hindquarters are slightly longer than the forelegs and the feet have a small amount of webbing. Credit: Wikimedia The eyes, ears and nostrils are all situated on top of the head and the muzzles are blunt. The jaw hinge of the capybara is non-perpendicular and food is ground in a back and forth fashion rather than from side to side. There are two scent glands. A 'morillo' is located on the snout and an anal gland near the anus. The anal pocket of the male opens more easily and is lined with detachable hairs which are coated with a long-lasting scent secretion. These hairs are released on objects such as plants and are tasted by other capybaras. The morillo is rubbed on objects and urination is also used to mark objects. Like many rodent species, the front teeth grow continually in compensation for the continual wearing down of the teeth through eating. The cheek teeth also grow continually. Behaviour The capybara is normally highly social. Some occasionally live a solitary life but it is usually found in groups of 10 to 20 individuals. Sometimes larger groups of 100 animals congregate together. The smaller groups consists of 2 to 4 adult males, 4 to 7 adult females and the rest juveniles. Capybaras chatter continually in their groups, establishing social bonds or working out dominance issues. They have a bark which is decidedly dog-like. This is heard when the animals are threatened or when the females are herding their young. Credit: Wikimedia Capybaras are great swimmers and will submerge for up to five minutes to escape predators. They can also sleep in the water, just keeping their noses (which are conveniently situated on top of the head) above the water level. As temperatures increase towards noon, they wallow in the water, grazing again late afternoon and into the early evening. They have another period of rest through the middle of the night and are grazing again well before dawn. In captivity, life expectancy is twelve years. Capybaras are gentle by nature and not difficult to tame. Nutrition Grasses, aquatic plants, fruit and tree bark are all eaten by the capybara although they are very selective when feeding, often eating out o
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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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Three Spires - Lichfield Cathedral, Lichfield Traveller Reviews - TripAdvisor “Three Spires” Reviewed 2 October 2014 Lichfield Cathedral is one of the most beautiful cathedrals in England. Located in the Midlands, it has three magnificent spires which can be seen from where ever you are in the city. The interior is vast. Beautiful stain glass windows stream light down upon the huge ornate alter. Hundreds of statues adorn the outside walls. The cathedral casts its huge shadow over Minster pool creating a beauty spot to rival any in the country. Lichfield is steeped in history. The English Civil War was played out both in and around the cathedral with both Parliamentarians and Royalists holding siege there during the fighting. The Cathedral was badly damaged in one of the sieges. The Staffordshire Horde (the biggest medieval treasure to found) was discovered just a few miles from Lichfield and a replica is held at the cathedral. Visited October 2014
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Lichfield Cathedral Lichfield Cathedral Picture By Roger Robinson Lichfield Cathedral was never a monastery as most, but was established as a cathedral and has continued with minimal interruption. It was not greatly affected by the dissolution of the monasteries in the period of Henry VIII, and its only severe problem was in the time of the civil war, when it was badly damaged, and one of its three spires was felled. It is England's only medieval Cathedral with three spires, Truro Cathedral, and the Episcopal Cathedral in Edinburgh have three spires but both were built in the 19th century. The present building was started in 1195, and completed by the building of the Lady Chapel in the 1330s. It replaced a Norman building begun in 1085 which had replaced one, or possibly two, Saxon buildings from the seventh century. The Bishop's Palace built in 1687 and a theological college built in 1837, are next to the cathedral. One of the smallest cathedrals it measures 113m (370ft) in length from inside the West Door to the extreme end of the Lady Chapel. It is only 21m (68ft) wide. It is one of only twelve surviving medieval chapter houses. The central spire is 77m (252ft) high and the western spires about 58m (190ft) high. There are 113 statues on the West Front, but only four are medieval. The rest were carved towards the end of the 19th century, as the original statues had become very worn and most were removed in the 18th century. History This site now occupied by the cathedral was already a holy site, as the scene of martyrdoms during the Roman period. These would have been Celtic Christians well ahead of the first Catholics arriving in Britain. It is therefore likely that the site was occupied by several earlier Celtic Christian churches ahead of being 'pack and wrapped' into the Catholic faith. We know little about this, other than it being the reason for the cathedral being on the site now. When Chad was made Bishop of Mercia in 669 he moved his See from Repton to Lichfield, because it was a holy site, due to the martyrdom that had occurred. The first Cathedral to be built on the present site was in 700AD when Bishop Hedda built a new church to house the bones of St Chad, which had become a sacred shrine to many pilgrims when he died in 672. Offa, King of Mercia seemed to resent his own bishops paying allegiance to the Archbishop of Canterbury in Kent who, whilst under Offa's control, was not of his own kingdom of Mercia. Offa therefore created his own archbishopric in Lichfield, who presided over all the bishops from the Humber to the Thames. All this began in 786, with the consent of Pope Adrian. The Pope�s official representatives were received warmly by Offa and were present at the Council of Chelsea (787), often called `the contentious synod', where it was proposed that the Archbishopric of Canterbury be restricted in order to make way for Offa's new archbishop. It was vehemently opposed, but Offa and the papal representatives defeated Archbishop Jaenbert, installing Higbert as the new Archbishop of Lichfield. Pope Adrian sent Higbert the pallium, denoting his support for this move. In gratitude, Offa promised to send an annual shipment of gold to the pope for alms and supplying the lights in St. Peter's church in Rome. However, The Archbishopric of Lichfield only lasted for 16 years, ending soon after Offa's death, when it was restored to Archbishop Aethelheard of Canterbury. Click on any small image to see a larger version Image from wikipedia, edited to show more detail, click here to see original. Starting in 1085 and continuing through the twelfth century the original wooden Saxon church was replaced by a Norman Cathedral made from stone, and
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10 Longest Rivers In The World - 10 Most Today 10 Longest Rivers In The World Nature If you’ve always been wondering what’s the longest river in the world? Well, we’re here to help. Here’s a comprehensive list of the all the longest rivers in the world including the longest of them all, the Nile River. The Longest River in the World 1. Nile River, North-East Africa – 6,650 km (4,132 miles). Its water resources are shared by eleven countries, namely, Tanzania, Uganda, Rwanda, Burundi, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Kenya, Ethiopia, Eritrea, South Sudan, Sudan and Egypt.In particular, the Nile is the primary water resource and life artery for Egypt and Sudan Nile river at Cairo, Egypt 2. Amazon River, South America – 6,400 km (3,976 miles). Its the second longest river in the world and is by far the largest by waterflow with an average discharge greater than the next seven largest rivers combined. The Amazon flows in the following countries: Brazil, Peru, Bolivia, Colombia, Ecuador, Venezuela, Guyana 10 Longest Rivers In The World: The Amazon 3. Yangtze River, China – 6,300 km (3,917 miles). The longest river in Asia 10 Longest Rivers In The World: Yangtze River 4. Mississippi – Missouri – Jefferson, North America – 6,275 km (3,902 miles). The Mississippi flows mainly in the United States (98.5%) and the rest in Canada (1.5%). It flows towards the Gulf of Mexico 10 Longest Rivers In The World: Mississippi River 5. Yenisei – Angara – Selenge, Asia – 5,539km (3,445 miles). Flows mainly in Russia (97%) and the rest in Mongolia. The largest river system flowing to the Arctic Ocean. Rising in Mongolia, it follows into Russia and drains in Kara Sea 10 Longest Rivers In The World: Yenisei River 6. Yellow River, China – 5,464km (3,395 miles) Also known as Huang He, it is the second-longest river in Asia after the Yangtze 10 Longest Rivers In The World: Yellow River, China 7. Ob – Irtysh, Asia – 5,410km (3,364 miles), It flows in the following countries: Russia, Kazakhstan, China, Mongolia 10 Longest Rivers In The World: Ob River, China 8. Paraná – Río de la Plata, South America – 4,880km (3,030 miles). Flows in Brazil, Argentina, Paraguay, Bolivia and Uruguay 10 Longest Rivers In The World:Parana River 9. Congo – Chambeshi, Africa – 4,700km (2,922 miles) – The world’s deepest river with measured depths in excess of 220 m (720 ft). It is the third largest river in the world by volume of water discharged 10 Longest Rivers In The World: Congo River 10. Amur – Argun, Asia – 4,444km (2,763 miles). The river forms the border between the Russian Far East and Northeastern China 10 Longest Rivers In The World: Amur River
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Aswan High Dam Controls the Nile River Aswan High Dam Aswan High Dam Controls The Nile River Cars drive on a bridge crossing the Nile River in central Cairo, Egypt. Getty Images Europe Share By Matt Rosenberg Just north of the border between Egypt and Sudan lies the Aswan High Dam, a huge rockfill dam which captures the world's longest river , the Nile River, in the world's third largest reservoirs, Lake Nasser. The dam, known as Saad el Aali in Arabic, was completed in 1970 after ten years of work. Egypt has always depended on the water of the Nile River. The two main tributaries of the Nile River are the White Nile and the Blue Nile. The source of the White Nile are the Sobat River Bahr al-Jabal (The "Mountain Nile") and the Blue Nile begins in the Ethiopian Highlands. The two tributaries converge in Khartoum, the capital of Sudan where they form the Nile River. The Nile River has a total length of 4,160 miles (6,695 kilometers) from source to sea. Nile Flooding Before the building of a dam at Aswan, Egypt experienced annual floods from the Nile River that deposited four million tons of nutrient-rich sediment which enabled agricultural production. continue reading below our video 10 Facts About the Titanic That You Don't Know This process began millions of years before Egyptian civilization began in the Nile River valley and continued until the first dam at Aswan was built in 1889. This dam was insufficient to hold back the water of the Nile and was subsequently raised in 1912 and 1933. In 1946, the true danger was revealed when the water in the reservoir peaked near the top of the dam. In 1952, the interim Revolutionary Council government of Egypt decided to build a High Dam at Aswan, about four miles upstream of the old dam. In 1954, Egypt requested loans from the World Bank to help pay for the cost of the dam (which eventually added up to one billion dollars). Initially, the United States agreed to loan Egypt money but then withdrew their offer for unknown reasons. Some speculate that it may have been due to Egyptian and Israeli conflict. The United Kingdom , France, and Israel had invaded Egypt in 1956, soon after Egypt nationalized the Suez Canal to help pay for the dam. The Soviet Union offered to help and Egypt accepted. The Soviet Union's support was not unconditional, however. Along with the money, they also sent military advisers and other workers to help enhance Egyptian-Soviet ties and relations. Building of the Aswan Dam In order to build the Aswan Dam both people and artifacts had to be moved. Over 90,000 Nubians had to be relocated. Those who had been living in Egypt were moved about 28 miles (45 km) away but the Sudanese Nubians were relocated 370 miles (600 km) from their homes. The government was also forced to develop one of the largest Abu Simel temple and dig for artifacts before the future lake would drown the land of the Nubians. After years of construction (the material in the dam is the equivalent to 17 of the great pyramid at Giza), the resulting reservoir was named for the former president of Egypt, Gamal Abdel Nasser , who died in 1970. The lake holds 137 million acre-feet of water (169 billion cubic meters). About 17 percent of the lake is in Sudan and the two countries have an agreement for distribution of the water. Aswan Dam Benefits The Aswan Dam benefits Egypt by controlling the annual floods on the Nile River and prevents the damage which used to occur along the floodplain. The Aswan High Dam provides about a half of Egypt's power supply and has improved navigation along the river by keeping the water flow consistent. There are several problems associated with the dam as well. Seepage and evaporation accounts for a loss of about 12-14% of the annual input into the reservoir. The sediments of the Nile River, as with all river and dam systems, has been filling the reservoir and thus decreasing its storage capacity. This has also resulted in problems downstream. Farmers have been forced to use about a million tons of artificial fertilizer as a substitute for the nutrients which no longe
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Mount Everest Essay, Mount Everest Research papers These lights can be found in the North or South Pole. These light are about 60 to 600 kilometers above the earth's surface. In certain parts like Finnish Lapland, the lights can be seen up to 200 times a year... 4 / 1009 You can not ascend to fast because you will get adema, also known as altitude sickness. You have to stop at 22,000 feet for a few weeks to climatize and you must climb only a few hours a day... 2 / 525 One eruption type contains mostly cinders and ash, and the other type of eruption contains mostly lava. Mount Vesuvius has erupted more than 50 times since 79 A... 2 / 540 Located on the border between Nepal and Tibet, Everest is considered the highest mountain above sea level. Other mountains could technically be called taller mountains but none travel as far into the atmosphere... 6 / 1406 Mount Everest Mount Everest was known as Peak XV by the British until it was given its current English name of Mount Everest in 1865. The mountain was named after Sir George Everest, who served as the Surveyor General of India from 1830 to 1843... 4 / 1022 The recent eruptions that Kilauea has had have been very continuous and many of the lava flows have reached the Pacific Ocean shore. Kilauea has had about 45 different eruptions within the twentieth century... 2 / 332 For example the ash that a volcano spews out covers many square miles of plants and trees. This holds in water and waters plants. The ash also contains many nutrients that plants use... 4 / 1001
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Mount Rushmore--Presidents: A Discover Our Shared Heritage Travel Itinerary Amy Bracewell for National Park Service Every year, the many visitors to Mount Rushmore National Memorial in the Black Hills of South Dakota draw inspiration from the colossal portraits of four outstanding presidents of the United States: George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, Abraham Lincoln, and Theodore Roosevelt. Gutzon Borglum carved his gigantic Shrine of Democracy Sculpture into ancient granite high on the southeast face of Mount Rushmore “in commemoration of the foundation, preservation, and continental expansion of the United States.” The faces of George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, Abraham Lincoln, and Theodore Roosevelt are about 60 feet high, and the grouping extends approximately 185 feet along the crest of Mount Rushmore. Dark ponderosa pines and other evergreens set off the stark white sculpture. Added at the time of the Bicentennial of the Declaration of Independence in 1976, a flag-lined formal Avenue of Flags creates an impressive approach. In 1923, South Dakota State Historian Doane Robinson came up with an idea for attracting tourists to the State. Robinson envisioned shaping a cluster of tall thin granite peaks called the Needles into statues of explorers and Indian leaders. The Needles stand where the Black Hills rise from the plains as a gateway to the Rocky Mountains and the West. In 1924, Robinson wrote sculptor Gutzon Borglum about his idea. Borglum telegraphed back his enthusiastic support. Avenue of Flags at Mount Rushmore National Memorial Amy Bracewell for National Park Service Born to a Danish American family on a homestead in Idaho in 1867, Gutzon Borglum made his name celebrating things American in a big way. In 1908, he created a large, 40 inches-high head of Abraham Lincoln. Representatives of the United Daughters of the Confederacy soon contacted him about creating a portrait head of Robert E. Lee on the side of Stone Mountain in Georgia. Convinced that the scale of the mountain would dwarf a single head, he convinced them to create a huge group portrait of General Lee, Stonewall Jackson, and Jefferson Davis. Borglum completed the head of Lee in 1924, but a dispute with the backers of the project soon led to his dismissal and the eventual removal of his work. His departure from Georgia made it possible for him to concentrate on Mount Rushmore. Borglum scouted out a location far better than the fragile Needles: 5,725-foot Mount Rushmore. Its broad wall of exposed granite was more suitable for sculpture and received direct sunlight for most of the day. Borglum himself selected the presidents for the memorial, to reflect the nation’s first 150 years of history and to make the project a national, rather than regional one. Original plans included only George Washington and Abraham Lincoln. Borglum picked George Washington the father of the new country because he was a leader in the American Revolution, the first president of the United States, and the man who laid the foundation of American democracy. Abraham Lincoln was selected for preserving the Union during the Civil War and abolishment of slavery. As the project progressed, Borglum added Thomas Jefferson and Theodore Roosevelt. Jefferson, the author of the Declaration of Independence, began America’s westward expansion by purchasing the Louisiana Territory from France in 1803, which doubled the size of the country, adding all or part of 15 present-day States. Theodore Roosevelt, 26th president of the United States and extremely popular in the early 20th century, linked the east and the west through the construction of the Panama Canal and was famous as a “trust buster,” fighting large corporate monopolies and championing the working man. Initial planning and fund-raising began in August 1925. The project was almost out of money in 1927 before carving even began. Borglum and the planners succeeded in getting the support of President Coolidge when he was vacationing in the Black Hills
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Arthur Scargill ordered to pay rent as he loses fight to have union pay for London flat for life | The Independent Arthur Scargill ordered to pay rent as he loses fight to have union pay for London flat for life Former NUM president: 'To any independent observer this is another judgment with the anti-Scargill feeling to it' Friday 21 December 2012 17:44 BST Click to follow Indy Politics Former National Union of Mineworkers president Arthur Scargill PA The legal battle has raged for years, but finally the former National Union of Mineworkers leader Arthur Scargill, will have to start paying his own London rent. At the High Court, Mr Justice Underhill said the NUM was no longer obliged to meet the £34,000 annual bill for the £1.5m three-bedroom flat in the Barbican. Mr Scargill has occupied the apartment, rented from the Corporation of London, since June 1982. He retired in 2002. At the heart of the matter were the precise details agreed at a meeting of the union’s national executive committee in 1982. It was customary for retired union leaders to have a house effectively bought for them near the union’s London office, to be used not only while in office, but after retirement as well. But Mr Scargill also had a mortgage paid for him by the NUM on a house in Yorkshire and it was also known at the time of his election that the union was likely to be moving its headquarters outside London, which it duly did. When Mr Scargill first occupied the flat the NUM numbered several hundred thousand members. Now it has less than 2,000, all of whom are paying around £20 a year for their former leader’s housing. The rent and associated expenses were paid by the union until 2011, except for a period between 1985 and 1991 when Mr Scargill met them. The NUM’s counsel, Nicholas Davidson QC, had argued the case was not about whether anyone thought any particular obligation ought to exist, but whether it did exist, based on documents dating back 30 years and the identification of what terms were agreed between duly authorised representatives of the NUM and Mr Scargill. The former leader’s counsel, Timothy Pitt-Payne QC, argued that his client was entitled to the retirement benefits under the terms of his successive contracts of employment with the NUM. The union also successfully disputed Mr Scargill’s fuel allowance at his Barnsley cottage and payment for the preparation of his annual tax return, but not the cost of the security system at the cottage. The judge said Mr Scargill’s predecessors had enjoyed the “very generous benefit” of having houses in or near London bought for them by the union, adding that they were also allowed to occupy the properties after retiring at a very low rent, or to buy them at a “very reduced price”. But Mr Scargill had not taken up the benefit when it appeared in his first contract in 1982, although the union’s national executive committee had agreed to pay the rent and other expenses on his Barbican flat, which was near the NUM’s London HQ. The judge rejected Scargill’s claims that the union’s payment of the rent on the flat was intended to replace the benefit his predecessors had enjoyed, and was, therefore, a lifetime benefit. The judge said the claim was not reflected in the original minutes of the NEC, was not backed up by the contract Scargill signed and pointed out that the union had continued to subsidise the mortgage on his Yorkshire home. After the ruling, the NUM general secretary, Chris Kitchen, said it was “regrettable” that it had had to bring the case. Previously he has said that the NUM merely wished to establish whether it was liable to continue making the payments, and if it was, it would do so. The NUM was also concerned that it may be expected to continue paying rent for any widow he might leave. Mr Scargill’s long-term companion is his former press officer, Nell Myers, now in her sixties. Speaking outside court, Mr Scargill, now aged 74, told reporters he would have to talk to his lawyers before deciding whether to launch an appeal. “There can be no doubt that 30 years ago I was given an e
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Macclesfield Pub Quiz League: February 2016 Macclesfield Pub Quiz League All questions set by the Dolphin Dragons And Vetted by the Harrington B & the Cock-a-2 (thoroughly – thanks!) 4. Shakespeare’s Heroines (Don’t Panic!) 5. Science (and Technology) Round 1: Children’s Favourites 1. Who wrote the Five Find-outer books? Enid Blyton 2. On children’s TV, Charlie has a little sister. Who? Lola 3. Who sang “I’m a pink toothbrush”, a favourite on Children’s Favourites? Max Bygraves 4. And who owned a magic piano? Sparky 5. Lala and Tinky Winky were two of the Teletubbies. Name one of the others. Po and Dipsy 6 Who wrote Five Children and It? E. Nesbit 7. Mary Lennox is the heroine of which book by Frances Hodgson Burnett? The Secret Garden 8. Anthony Buckridge wrote a series of books about which schoolboy, who is named in the all the titles Jennings 9.For which famous children’s favourite were Mary Tourtel, and then Alfred Bestall, responsible? Rupert the Bear 10. What was the name of the housekeeper in the Brown’s household in the Paddington Bear stories? Mrs Bird. 1.What is the real meaning of Unready, in Ethelred the Unready? Refusing to take advice (un-rede-y) Accept an answer which conveys this meaning! 2.Which Turkish leader inspired the troops of the Ottoman Empire at Gallipolli in 1915, and later led his nation, introducing many modernisations? Mustafa Kemel aka Kemel Attaturk 3.What was the title of the highest official in Ancient (Republican) Rome? Two were elected annually. Consul 4.Which ancient Roman town was destroyed along with Pompeii by the eruption of Vesuvius in 79AD? Herculaneum 5. The subject of much scorn from Churchill, who was the Taoiseach (Prime Minister) of Ireland during World War II? Eamonn De Valera 6.What part of the body was covered by the piece of armour called a coif? The head (it was a sort of under-helmet, or occasionally helmet, usually of chain mail) 7.Which country fought the Winter War of 1939-40, against the USSR? Finland 8.Which English king was nicknamed Lackland? John Supplementaries What was the job of a reeve, in medieval England? A sort of farm-manager (Slightly lower than a bailiff, and the term could be used for a minor court official) What, in medieval England, was a houpellande? A robe, a sort of overdress Round 3: Arts and Entertainment 1. Which Gilbert and Sullivan opera is subtitled “the Peer and the Peri”? Iolanthe 2. In Pride and Prejudice who (eventually) marries Lydia Bennett? George Wickham 3. In which Dickens’ novel is the heroine called Estella? Great Expectations 4. Which 60’s group was famous for parodies of such songs as the Supremes’ Baby Love? The Barron Knights 5. Where has Boy George recently succeeded Sir Tom Jones? The Voice (BBC TV) 6. Which other famous composer was born in the same year as Bach and Scarlatti (1685)? Handel 7. What was the name of the 2014 film starring Benedict Cumberbach as Alan Turing? The Imitation Game 8. Who took over from Matt Smith as the Doctor in Dr Who? Peter Capaldi Supplementaries Who is the only chart act to appear twice in the top 10 of best selling UK singles of all time? Boney M Who has been the Doctor in Doctor Who, Margery Allingham’s detective Campion in the TV series of that name, and a vet in all Creatures Great and Small? Peter Davison Round 4: Shakespeare’s Heroines (Don’t Panic!) All the questions in this round concern women who share their first names with Shakespearean heroines 1.Which poet had a muse called Beatrice? Dante. 2.In Call the Midwife, Miranda Hart plays Camilla Noakes. By what nickname is the character better known? Chummy 3.Who wrote about a private detective, Cordelia Grey, in the book “An Unsuitable Job for a Woman”? PD James 4.Who does Hermione marry in the Harry Potter books? Ron Weasley 5.The actress, Helena Bonham Carter is the great-granddaughter of which Prime Minister? HH Asquith 6.In the late 15th century, Ferdinand and Isabella ruled Spain jointly. Of which region of Spain was Isabella queen in her own right? Castille 7.Cate Blanchett played which character in the films of Lord of the R
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At Starbucks, what size is bigger than grande?
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Starbucks Drinks Sizes Measurements Updated January 15, 2017. Question: Starbucks Sizes What's up with Starbucks' sizes? Why are they called things like 'Grande' instead of things like small, medium and large? And how big are Grandes and all the other cup sizes anyway? Answer: Good questions! It is generally thought that Starbucks named their sizes differently to set themselves apart. Much to the chagrin of local coffee shops, customers often request a Grande or Venti (which are not generally accepted cup sizes at other coffee shops!). Knowing how much coffee you're getting in each size can help you figure out how much caffeine is in your Starbucks drinks and, in the case of sweetened drinks and drinks containing milk and chocolate, how many calories and how much fat is in your drinks. Here's the low down on the different cup sizes Starbucks offers, as well as exceptions to these usual sizes: Demi -- Literally, 'demi' means 'half.' Unlike most Starbucks drink size names, it is of French origin (not Italian origin). The Demi size is the smallest size at Starbucks, and is used to describe an espresso drink size. It's three ounces (89 milliliters), which sounds tiny until you realize it's only for standard espresso shots , which are usually only about one ounce each. And that a double shot is usually under two ounces. Yikes! continue reading below our video How to Prevent Your Cutting Board from Sliding Short -- The 'Short' was one of the two original Starbucks cup sizes. (The other was 'Tall.' Makes sense.) It's a mere eight fluid ounces (240 mL), and aside from the Demi (which is mostly a size espresso shots), it's the smallest drink size available at Starbucks. For many people who drink coffee at home, six to eight ounces is a standard cup size. It's only available for hot drinks and it's not very popular at Starbucks (even though it's a completely normal amount of coffee to drink at home). Tall -- The 'Tall' is the other original Starbucks drink size. When Starbucks started, the Tall was basically a Large. Now, it's basically a Small. In fact, if you order a 'Small' at Starbucks, you get a Tall. A Starbucks Tall measures in at 12 US fluid ounces (350 milliliters). Grande -- Pronounced GRAWN-day, 'Grande' is Italian, Spanish, Portuguese and French for 'Large,' but at Starbucks there are two even larger drinks: the Venti and the Trenti. The Starbucks Grande is 16 US fluid ounces (470 milliliters / 2.5 cups). Venti -- Pronounced VENN-tee, Venti is Italian for 20. A Venti is 20 ounces (590 milliliters), so in a way, this name makes sense... until you realize that none of the smaller portions have names that relate to their sizes numerically. Hmmm... Trenta -- Introduced in May, 2011, the 'Trenta' is the newest (and the largest) of Starbucks drink sizes. 'Trenta' means 30. You might be thinking, "Oh, it's a continuation of the Venti theme. It's 30 ounces." Nope. Strangely, it's 31 ounces (920 milliliters). It's almost as though 30 ounces wasn't enough to make it the 'Big Gulp' of the coffee world. The Trenta size is reserved for iced drinks only (including iced coffee , iced tea , lemonade and other drinks served over ice), and it usually costs about 50 cents more than a Venti of the same drink. These sizes apply for most hot Starbucks coffee drinks and espresso drinks . However, there are a few exceptions, the most noteworthy of which is the sizing of iced Venti drinks. Iced Venti Drinks are usually 24 ounces rather than 20 ounces. According to the Starbucks website, the Iced Cocoa Cappuccino is an exception to this -- the iced version is still 20 ounces (not the usual 24-oz Venti iced drink cup size).
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Company Information | Starbucks Coffee Company Starbucks Coffee Company All Starbucks® Coffees Company Information To say Starbucks purchases and roasts high-quality whole bean coffees is very true. That’s the essence of what we do – but it hardly tells the whole story. Our Heritage Every day, we go to work hoping to do two things: share great coffee with our friends and help make the world a little better. It was true when the first Starbucks opened in 1971, and it’s just as true today. Back then, the company was a single store in Seattle’s historic Pike Place Market. From just a narrow storefront, Starbucks offered some of the world’s finest fresh-roasted whole bean coffees. The name, inspired by Moby Dick, evoked the romance of the high seas and the seafaring tradition of the early coffee traders. In 1981, Howard Schultz (Starbucks chairman and chief executive officer) had first walked into a Starbucks store. From his first cup of Sumatra, Howard was drawn into Starbucks and joined a year later. In 1983, Howard traveled to Italy and became captivated with Italian coffee bars and the romance of the coffee experience. He had a vision to bring the Italian coffeehouse tradition back to the United States. A place for conversation and a sense of community. A third place between work and home. He left Starbucks for a short period of time to start his own Il Giornale coffeehouses and returned in August 1987 to purchase Starbucks with the help of local investors. From the beginning, Starbucks set out to be a different kind of company. One that not only celebrated coffee and the rich tradition, but that also brought a feeling of connection. Our mission to inspire and nurture the human spirit – one person, one cup, and one neighborhood at a time. Expect More Than Coffee We’re not just passionate purveyors of coffee, but everything else that goes with a full and rewarding coffeehouse experience. We also offer a selection of premium teas, fine pastries and other delectable treats to please the taste buds. And the music you hear in store is chosen for its artistry and appeal. It’s not unusual to see people coming to Starbucks to chat, meet up or even work. We’re a neighborhood gathering place, a part of the daily routine – and we couldn’t be happier about it. Get to know us and you’ll see: we are so much more than what we brew. We make sure everything we do is through the lens of humanity – from our commitment to the highest quality coffee in the world, to the way we engage with our customers and communities to do business responsibly. Learn More About Us Awards and honors we've received. Our Company
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Companies that make up the Dow Jones Industrial Average Post Jobs Here Dow Jones Industrial Average The Dow Jones Industrial Average is a frequently quoted index of 30 of the nation's top public companies. Each company is weighted based on its market capitalization and the combined value of all 30 equals the average. The companies are chosen to give a broad reflection of corporate industry in the U.S. Below are the 30 companies that make up the average along with their stock symbol, primary business and their index weighting. Apple was added in March 2015, replacing AT&T. See stock quotes of all 30 companies . Company Stock Symbol Primary Group
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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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I AM LORD VOLDEMORT is an anagram of which character's name?
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This list shows all the anagrammatic names Lord Voldemort rejected This list shows all the anagrammatic names Lord Voldemort rejected Go to permalink Fans of Harry Potter know that the phrase "I am Lord Voldemort" is an anagram for You-Know-Who's given name. What we didn't know was that it wasn't the first anagram Voldemort settled on. Redditor redditthemusical posted this goofy list of the Dark Lord's rejected names. There's also a very interesting discussion in the Reddit comments about how different translations made the Tom Marvolo Riddle/I am Lord Voldemort anagram work. Advertisement Update: The creators behind this brilliant piece have come forward! It was written by Dan Abromowitz , with art by Katie Rose . Gear from Kinja Deals
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Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2 (2011) - FAQ The content of this page was created directly by users and has not been screened or verified by IMDb staff. Visit our FAQ Help to learn more FAQ How much sex, violence, and profanity are in this movie? For detailed information about the amounts and types of (a) sex and nudity, (b) violence and gore, (c) profanity, (d) alcohol, drugs, and smoking, and (e) frightening and intense scenes in this movie, consult the IMDb Parents Guide for this movie. The Parents Guide for Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2 can be found here . What is 'Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 2' about? Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry students Harry Potter ( Daniel Radcliffe ), Ron Weasley ( Rupert Grint ), and Hermoine Granger ( Emma Watson ) continue their search to find and destroy the evil Lord Voldemort's ( Ralph Fiennes ) three remaining horcruxes, the magical items responsible for his immortality. What is the reason for splitting the book into two movies? Although producers thought of splitting the movies into two parts, the books were adapted to movies mainly by deleting certain characters and subplots that served as background and were not critical to the plot. The makers felt that this was impossible for "Deathly Hallows", as most of the subplots and trivial characters are eventually tied to the conclusion. Also, to give the series and each character's story a proper closure, the producers felt that they should not even try to cram all that information into a single film so the decision of a two-parter was made. Also, if they would have made it into one film to fit in the details needed it would be nearly six hours long How many horcruxes are left in this film? Voldemort split his soul into eight pieces, creating seven horcruxes (the eighth part being his own soul). In the previous movies, Harry, Ron and Dumbledore destroyed three horcruxes: Tom Riddle's Diary (in Chamber of Secrets), the Gaunt's ring (in Half-Blood Prince), and Salazar Slytherin's locket (in Deathly Hallows: Part I). That brings the total amount of the remaining horcruxes to four. Before, it had been reffered to as there being six horcruxes and a seventh thing which Voldemort's soul was hidden in that Harry must discover, as Dumbledore thought Harry would not be able to handle the fact that he himself was a horcrux. How will Harry find the remaining Horcruxes? Unlike in the books, Harry is never told what the Horcrux's might be. Instead, the film adds the notion that he can hear them in his mind when he is near them, and he gathers ideas about where they might be throughout the story from various sources. Arriving at these locations, he listens for the characteristic Horcrux sound. This is explained as being the result of himself being a Horcrux. In particular, he gets the idea about the Cup of Helga Hufflepuff being in Gringotts when Bellatrix Lestrange ( Helena Bonham Carter ) screams at Hermione after she thought they had entered her vault. For the Diadem, Harry has a vision of Voldemort talking with the Grey Lady (Ravenclaw House Ghost, Helena Ravenclaw ( Kelly Macdonald ), daughter of Rowena), who he later questions for its location. Concerning Nagini, Voldemort's pet snake, Harry also has a short vision where he finds out Voldemort is very concerned for the animal, leading Harry to the conclusion that Nagini is the last Horcrux. How does romance play its part in this film? We already know of Harry's romance with Ginny Weasley ( Bonnie Wright ) as well as the romance budding between Ron and Hermione. However, little time is spent dwelling on how this grows in the actual film. Also, the film deviates from the book by suggesting a romance between Neville Longbottom ( Matthew Lewis ) and Luna Lovegood ( Evanna Lynch ). Rowling has previously described Luna's future lovelife, which does not involve Neville; so in other interviews the Luna-Neville romance is explained as a "summer fling" in order to remain canonical. How did the person who cast the doe patronus know how to find Harry in t
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Jelly Roll Morton - Pianist, Songwriter - Biography.com Jelly Roll Morton Jelly Roll Morton was an American pianist and songwriter best known for influencing the formation of modern day jazz during the 1920s. IN THESE GROUPS Famous People Who Died in 1941 quotes “It is evidently known, beyond contradiction, that New Orleans is the cradle of Jazz and I, myself, happened to be the creator in the year 1902.” Jelly Roll Morton Synopsis Born on October 20, 1890 (some sources say 1885), in New Orleans, Louisiana, Jelly Roll Morton cut his teeth as a pianist in his hometown's bordellos. An early innovator in the jazz genre, he rose to fame as the leader of Jelly Roll Morton's Red Hot Peppers in the 1920s. A series of interviews for the Library of Congress rekindled interest in his music shortly before his death, on July 10, 1941, in Los Angeles, California. Early Years Ferdinand Joseph Lamothe was born on October 20, 1890 (though some sources say 1885), in New Orleans, Louisiana. The son of racially mixed Creole parents—he was a mix of African, French and Spanish—he eventually adopted the last name of his stepfather, Morton. Morton learned to play piano at age 10, and within a few years he was playing in the red-light district bordellos, where he earned the nickname "Jelly Roll." Blending the styles of ragtime and minstrelsy with dance rhythms, he was at the forefront of a movement that would soon be known as "jazz." National Star Morton left home as a teenager and toured the country, earning money as a musician, vaudeville comic, gambler and pimp. Brash and confident, he enjoyed telling people that he had "invented jazz"; while that claim was dubious, he is believed to have been the first jazz musician to put his arrangements to paper, with "Original Jelly Roll Blues" the genre's first published work. After five years in Los Angeles, Morton moved to Chicago in 1922 and produced his first recordings the following year. Beginning in 1926, he led Jelly Roll Morton's Red Hot Peppers, a seven- or eight-piece band comprised of musicians who were well-versed in the New Orleans ensemble style. The Red Hot Peppers earned national fame with such hits as "Black Bottom Stomp" and "Smoke-House Blues," their sound and style laying the foundation for the swing movement that would soon become popular. Morton's four-year run with the group marked the pinnacle of his career, as it provided a prominent platform for him to display his immense talents as a composer and a pianist. Morton moved to New York in 1928, where he recorded such tracks as "Kansas City Stomp" and "Tank Town Bump." Despite making use of homophonically harmonized ensembles and allowing more room for solo improvisation in his music, he remained true to his New Orleans roots, producing music that gradually came to be viewed as old-fashioned within the industry. As a result, Morton fell out of the limelight and struggled to earn a living during the bleak times of the Great Depression. Late Career, Death and Legacy Morton was managing a jazz club in Washington, D.C., in the late 1930s when he met folklorist Alan Lomax. Beginning in 1938, Lorax recorded a series of interviews for the Library of Congress in which Morton offered an oral history of the origins of jazz and demonstrated early styles on the piano. The recordings helped rekindle interest in Morton and his music, but poor health prevented him from staging a legitimate comeback, and he died in Los Angeles, California, on July 10, 1941. Although Morton may not have been the inventor of jazz, he is regarded by fans and experts as one of the art form's great innovators. He was inducted to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1998 and honored with a Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award in 2005, underscoring the far-ranging impact of his influence as a musician. Fact Check We strive for accuracy and fairness. If you see something that doesn't look right, contact us ! Citation Information
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Ferdinand Joseph Lamothe "Jelly Roll" Morton [Q.R.S. Music 3674] 08/??/1926 [Q.R.S. Music 3675] 08/??/1926 There are some musicians who come along and make waves either through their antics, their bravado, or their performance skills. Ferdinand "Jelly Roll" Morton was one of those individuals who managed to captivate fans and raise the eyebrows (and the ire) of other musicians through all three. In this instance, also, it is hard to peg him into a single genre, other than "Jelly Roll Style," given how different and distinctive both his performance and writing of rags and blues was. He left behind one of the more important looks at the origins of ragtime, at least in New Orleans and the South, through a series of remarkable conversations recorded in 1938 and 1939. However, it was his own music and unique style that propelled him to fame, pushed him into obscurity, then resurrected while ostensibly killing him at the same time. Although the most traditional source for his story was long held to be the widely regarded 1950 book by Alan Lomax, Mister Jelly Roll, research of the 21st century by the author and a number of his distinguished peers has turned up a much more accurate look at Morton's variegated story, of which a condensed version is presented here. Early Life in New Orleans The self-proclaimed inventor of Jazz and Stomp music, "Jelly Roll" Morton grew up in the right environment to absorb a variety of musical influences: New Orleans, Louisiana. He was born in New Orleans, Louisiana, out of legal wedlock (in a common law marriage) to Edward Joseph Lamothe (or Lemott) and Louise Hermance Monette (or Monett). The often-cited date of September 20 does not align with the official baptismal registry in New Orleans, which insists on an October 20 birth, so the latter will be accepted for this essay as the potentially most accurate accounting, even though Morton himself continued to write September 20 throughout his life. When he was around three or so, Louise left her situation with Lamothe and was soon married to William Mouton on February 5, 1894. Ferd would eventually adopt a variation of his stepfather's last name as his own, morphed into Morton. Growing up on Frenchmen Street a bit outside of the French Quarter, Ferd was just a streetcar ride away from many New Orleans musical venues located in the Quarter and the Tremé, as well as downtown. Considered a true Creole, he was a mulatto, which created its own set of difficulties, as the darker communities did not always accept light skinned blacks, yet they were still too black for the white communities. Storyville as pictured in a postcard from around 1910. Ferdinand got past this by communicating through music. He learned guitar at age 7, and piano at 10. As of the 1900 census the family was located in New Orleans with Ferd's half-sister Eugénie Amède added to the home in late 1897. Another sister, Frances a.k.a. Mimi, arrived in mid-1900. Ferd moved out of the Mouton home the following year, residing with his godmother Laura Hunter (a.k.a. Eulalie Hécaud) for some time. Ferd took piano lessons from local black schoolteacher Rachel D. Moment for an indeterminate period of time. Morton described her as "the biggest ham of a teacher that I've ever heard or seen..." However, with his innate talent he also likely absorbed a lot of the influence of other musicians playing in or near downtown New Orleans. Among those he later cited was Mamie Desdunes (a.k.a. Mary Celina Desdunes Dugue), who played a simple blues style due to a crippled right hand. He also mentioned Tony Jackson and Albert Carroll, and by some accounts claimed to have heard or possibly known the storied but somewhat notorious trumpeter Buddy Bolden. In his teens, Ferd became, be his own account, one of the most renowned pianists in Storyville, the red light district of New Orleans set up by alderman Alfred Story in 1897. There is some evidence, or lack thereof, to counter this bodacious claim, but there is little doubt that he spent some time either playing or listening to others play in the houses there. H
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Oscars 2011: Best Animated Feature | Critical Confabulations Critical Confabulations Week in Review Oscars 2011: Best Animated Feature Note: This is my personal ranking, listed in order from best to worst, with #1 being my favorite. Prediction for the actual winner is in orange. BEST ANIMATED FEATURE 2. The Illusionist 3. How to Train Your Dragon This may be the easiest category of the evening. There is no way in hell anything but the critically acclaimed smash hit of the summer, Toy Story 3, is going to win. How to Train Your Dragon has many endearing moments, most of which involve the feline-like dragon, aka Toothless, learning to trust and love his mini-viking protector, Hiccup. Dreamkworks’s animation of the human characters is actually superior to Pixar’s (to my inexpert eyes), but unfortunately while the film is cute, it’s not superlative in any way (whether in story, score, or general artistry/technique). Thankfully instead of the lackluster Tangled, or the not-nearly-as-funny-as-everyone-says Despicable Me, our third nominee is the art film disguised as an animated feature, The Illusionist. Ceaselessly charming and sans dialogue, our title character is an older, out-of-work magician who travels to Scotland where he meets a young woman who changes his life, and he, hers forever. Hand-drawn with colored pencils, the film is overflowing with beautifully landscaped pictures reminiscent of early Disney animated features (think of 101 Dalmatians, The Sword in the Stone), but it is decidedly too low-key and sophisticated to triumph at the end of the night. To win, you need to be buoyant and heartbreaking and full of humor and fast-paced fun, not to mention expertly-crafted by the world’s top animators. And so it would seem Toy Story 3 fits the winning bill. And while the animation is still shimmering and superlative and startling in its superiority to all other animated films, the third installment of the beloved series sadly disappointed me. I was one of the few adults not shedding tears in the theater, nor was I laughing nearly as much as I did in the previous two films. Yes, it’s full of warmth and character and good, sentimental intentions, and so yes, it will win. But it’s not nearly as emotionally startling as the first 10 minutes of Up, nor is it as heartbreaking as the “She Loved Me” sequence in Toy Story 2. Buzz and Woody’s denouement simply fizzled out for me. (Un)fortunately, Pixar’s previous brilliance had taught me to raise my expectations to impossible levels, and I simply wanted something more for my favorite toys.
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Did 'Ben-Hur' deserve to win best picture at the Oscars? | Gold Derby | Los Angeles Times Did 'Ben-Hur' deserve to win best picture at the Oscars? February 20, 2009 | 7:15 am " Ben-Hur " is not only a past Oscars champ (best picture, 1959), but it's tied with "Titanic" and "Lord of the Rings: Return of the King" as the biggest winner ever (11 awards). But was that movie really that good? Or even just good enough to win best picture that year? In the top Oscars race, it beat "Anatomy of a Murder," "Diary of Anne Frank," "The Nun's Story" and "Room at the Top." Unfortunately, that contenders' list excludes many films that are widely remembered today as the best pix of that year: "Some Like It Hot," "North by Northwest," "Wild Strawberries," "Pillow Talk" and "Suddenly, Last Summer." "The Nun's Story" took the top prize from the National Board of Review." "Ben-Hur" won best pic from the Golden Globes and New York Film Critics Circle. However, its victory at the circle was claimed only after a fierce fight that lasted four ballots. On the first few rounds, "Ben-Hur" was locked in a dead heat with "The Nun Story," but then support for the latter waned as backing for "Room at the Top" rallied. Variety hailed "Ben-Hur" as a "majestic achievement," and moviegoers seemed to like that. Facing bankruptcy, MGM gambled $15 million on the big, rambling historic/religious epic, but it grossed $34 million in the U.S. alone. However, many film critics thought its reputation was as overblown as its production values. Esquire's Dwight Macdonald blasted it: "I found 'Ben-Hur' bloody in every way -- bloody bloody and bloody boring. Watching it was like waiting at a railroad crossing while an interminable freight train lumbers past. ... There was not even a decent, or indecent, Roman orgy, the only valid excuse for making a Biblical picture. Instead of sex, 'Ben-Hur' gives us sadism. ... In short, here is a film that tries to debauch whatever taste, feeling or simple common sense Hollywood and religion have left us." RELATED
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Burkina Faso army pledges 'consensus' govt Burkina Faso army pledges 'consensus' govt Romaric Ollo Hien Share View photos Burkinese Lieutenant-Colonel Isaac Zida, (first row-C) named by Burkina Faso's army as interim leader following the ousting of president Blaise Compaore, leaves after a meeting with military leaders on November 3, 2014 in Ouagadougou (AFP Photo/Issouf Sanogo) More Ouagadougou (AFP) - Burkina Faso's military has promised to hand power to a "consensus" leader following the popular uprising that toppled Blaise Compaore, as African nations gave the regime two weeks to return to civilian rule. The army has stepped into a power vacuum left by Compaore, who was forced to resign last week in the wake of violent demonstrations over attempts to extend his 27-year-rule. The Burkina military has named Lieutenant Colonel Isaac Zida as interim head of state, sparking angry protests and prompting threats of sanctions from the international community. Zida has claimed that "power does not interest us" and pledged to install a unity government with a "broad consensus". But the African Union kept the pressure on, setting a 14-day deadline at a crisis meeting in Ethiopian capital Addis Ababa on Monday for Burkina's military to give up power. "After that period we are going to apply sanctions," said Simeon Oyono Esono, head of the AU's Peace and Security Council. "The African Union is convinced that the change has been against democracy." Washington said it was still "gathering facts" on the situation but could yet withdraw its $14 million (11 million euro) annual aid package to Burkina Faso. Former colonial power France said late Monday it hoped for an announcement on the return of civilian rule "in the coming hours". For elections to be held, "it must be a civilian power that does it", said French President Francois Hollande on the sidelines of a visit to Quebec. Hollande also said France had been in direct contact with Compaore prior to his ouster last week. "I made a statement on Friday asking Blaise Compaore to make the right decision, that is to leave," said Hollande, adding that France had intervened to ensure he escaped "without drama" although its personnel did not directly participate. Compaore and his wife have taken refuge in neighbouring Ivory Coast where they are being put up in a luxury government mansion in the capital Yamoussoukro. - 'Shortest time possible' - Zida promised the new government would be "headed by a person appointed by the consensus of all actors in public life", as he addressed diplomats at the foreign office on Monday. He gave no timetable for the transition but said he wanted a new regime in place within the "shortest possible" period. Following protests against the army takeover on Sunday, life was back to normal on Monday in the capital Ouagadougou, with the largest market ending a six-day shutdown and banks open. The army also reopened the landlocked country's borders. Troops had cracked down on several thousand protesters gathered at a rally in the city's central square on Sunday. Some demonstrators had also headed to the national television station headquarters where two opposition leaders made separate attempts to go on air to declare themselves interim chief. Former defence minister Kouame Lougue -- whose name was chanted by thousands in the streets following Compaore's downfall -- told AFP: "The people have nominated me. I came to answer their call." But the TV technicians walked out, also foiling a bid by Saran Sereme, a former member of the ruling party, to make her claim as leader of the transition. Under the constitution, which has been suspended by the military, the job of interim head of state is supposed to go to the speaker of parliament. One opposition leader, Ablasse Ouedrago, claimed to have held talks with Zida in which the army leader declared himself ready to "lift the suspension of the constitution". But there was no confirmation from the army, and no indication of the whereabouts of the speaker of parliament. - Six dead - Around 30 people were killed in the week
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About FIFA: Organisation - FIFA.com About FIFA Africa Cup of Nations 2017 14 Jan 2017 - 05 Feb 2017 - Gabon Official Draw - FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup 28 February 2017 - Bahamas Official Draw - FIFA U-20 World Cup 15 March 2017 - Korea You're logging in with Facebook You're logging in with Twitter You're logging in with Google+ Connect Login Error The email address/password you submitted is wrong or could not be found. Please try again. If you are not a member of the FIFA.com Club, please register first. The email address/password you submitted is wrong or could not be found. Please try again. If you are not a member of the FIFA.com Club, please register first. This Facebook account is already present Your Club account has been locked due to a breach of our Terms of Service. Please set up a new account in line with the Club rules. Review the Club Rules . Alternatively, you can email us by completing our contact form . Please enter a valid email address The email address/password you submitted is wrong or could not be found. Please try again. If you are not a member of the FIFA.com Club, please register first. Log-in unsuccessful All Videos What we stand for FIFA’s mission is develop football everywhere and for all, to touch the world through its inspiring tournaments and to build a better future through the power of the game. Explore FIFA is a series of short animated films that bring you into our world with a visual and easy-to-understand explanation of how we go about carrying out this mission. About FIFA Who We Are The Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) is an association governed by Swiss law founded in 1904 and based in Zurich. It has 211 member associations and its goal, enshrined in its Statutes, is the constant improvement of football. Who We Are FIFA 1904 FIFA 1904 is a monthly magazine which is published as both a print edition and as a free online publication. The 68-page magazine contains in-depth stories and interviews about football from around the world, with a special focus on FIFA's development projects and activities, competitions, events and member associations. The print version is provided for free to FIFA's confederations and member associations, while the online version is available to all football fans right here on FIFA.com. Latest Media Releases The President Before being elected FIFA President, Gianni Infantino was the UEFA General Secretary since October 2009, having joined the organisation in 2000. Gianni led the fight against social ills and threats to the integrity of football in Europe, including all forms of discrimination, violence and hooliganism, and match-fixing. The President FIFA Secretary General In a humanitarian career with the United Nations that spanned 21-years, Fatma Samoura has been able to make a difference to millions of people through her work. On 20 June 2016, she began her first day in office as the first-ever female Secretary General of world football’s governing body. FIFA Secretary General FIFA Congress Bringing together every member association of FIFA, with each getting one vote, a Congress may be an Ordinary or an Extraordinary Congress. The Congress rules on modifications to the Statutes, addresses propositions from FIFA Council members and elects the FIFA President. Latest News FIFA Associations and Confederations With 211 associations affiliated to FIFA today, world football's governing body has been dubbed the "United Nations of Football ". Between 1975 and 2002 alone, more than 60 associations were accepted as members. FIFA supports the associations financially and logistically through various programmes and grants them a number of attractive rights and privileges. But they also have obligations. As representatives of FIFA in their countries, they must respect the statutes, aims and ideals of football's governing body and promote and manage our sport accordingly. Committees and other bodies FIFA Council and Bureau of the Council The FIFA Council is a non-executive, supervisory and strategic body that sets the vision for FIFA and global
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Mariinsky Ballet - The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts Mariinsky Ballet Russia's world-renowned Mariinsky Ballet returns to perform Konstantin Sergeyev's 1952 version of the full-length staging of the beloved fairy tale ballet, The Sleeping Beauty. Price: This event has already closed. Please use the event calendar to search for current events. Apply About UPDATE AS OF 2/11: Added Performance of The Sleeping Beauty: Sun., Feb. 14 at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are on sale now. Please see below for casting details. Mariinsky Ballet Valery Gergiev, Artistic Director of the Mariinsky Theatre Yuri Fateev, Deputy Director of the Ballet Company of the Mariinsky Theatre "An Imperial Russian feast to slowly savor." --San Francisco Chronicle "It is the combination of athleticism with lyricism and artistry that makes the company unique." --Time Magazine Choreography by Marius Petipa, revised version by Konstantin Sergeyev (1952) Music by Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky The venerable Mariinsky Ballet returns to the Opera House for their eighth visit in a ten-year partnership with the Kennedy Center. One of the most influential companies in classical dance for the past 200 years, Mariinsky Ballet continues to set the standard in stage production. After struggling for survival under the Soviet regime, Mariinsky Ballet--formerly known by its Soviet name Kirov--has firmly established its place on the world stage and gone on to display its unmistakable style in appearances around the globe. Over seven performances at the Kennedy Center, the St. Petersburg–based company will present Konstantin Sergeyev's bravado-fueled 1952 version of The Sleeping Beauty, as part of the Center's Focus on Russia. Sergeyev's choreography follows from the Petipa original but packs more dance into every act, largely leaving behind pantomime and telling the story through big and beautiful movements. From an evil curse of 100 years' sleep to a romantic awakening with the help of good fairies, it's a story for all ages. And like any good fairy tale, The Sleeping Beauty is enchanting whether seeing it for the first time or the fiftieth. Part of the Kennedy Center's Focus on Russia. Timing: Prologue - 27 min; Intermission - 15 min.; Act I - 29 min.; Intermission - 15 min; Act II - 25 min.; Intermission - 15 min.; Act III - 35 min.
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MINKUS - "DON QUIXOTE" - BALLET ~ MISTY COPELAND - 15 - 1997 - VOB - YouTube MINKUS - "DON QUIXOTE" - BALLET ~ MISTY COPELAND - 15 - 1997 - VOB 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 12, 2010 LUDWIG MINKUS - a.k.a. Léon Fyodorovich Minkus (1826--1917) was an Austrian composer of ballet music, a violin virtuoso and teacher. Minkus is most noted for the music he composed while serving as Ballet Composer of the St. Petersburg Imperial Theatres in Russia, where he wrote for the original works and revivals of the renowned Ballet Masters Arthur Saint-Léon and Marius Petipa. Among the composer's most celebrated compositions for these Ballet Masters were La Source (1866; composed jointly with Léo Delibes), Don Quixote (1869); and La Bayadère (1877). During his career Minkus wrote a substantial amount of supplemental material for insertion into already existing ballets. Among these pieces, Minkus is most noted for the Grand Pas classique, Pas de trois and Mazurka des enfants written for Marius Petipa's 1881 revival of the ballet Paquita. Today, Minkus's ballet music is some of the most popular and performed in all of ballet, and is a most integral part of the traditional classical ballet repertory. MISTY COPELAND - BALLET DANCER - AT A DANCE COMPETITION 1997 --- HERE SHE IS DANCING AT AGE 15 AFTER STUDYING FOR ONLY 2 YEARS - BORN 1982.... THIS IS BEFORE SHE JOINED THE AMERICAN BALLET THEATER - (ABT).... --- UPDATE 12-12-12 - NATALIA MARAKOVA - 72 - WAS ON A NATIONAL TALK SHOW LAST NIGHT AND SAID THAT SHE STARTED AT 13, (LIKE MISTY) - SO IT'S NOT TOO LATE TO START AT THAT AGE - NATALIA WENT ON TO PROVE IT BY BECOMING THE BIGGEST NAME, AND THE MOST LEGENDARY BALLERINA IN THE LAST 40 YEARS. SHE IS FROM RUSSIA, BUT NOW TEACHES IN SAN FRANCISCO - I GOT TO SEE HER DO TCHAIKOVSKY'S "SWAN LAKE" AT THE KENNEDY CENTER IN THE 80's - YEAH !!! Category
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Fracking leaflet banned over 'misleading' claims - BBC News BBC News Fracking leaflet banned over 'misleading' claims 24 April 2013 Close share panel Image caption Cuadrilla have sites in St Annes and Banks in Lancashire's Bowland basin An energy company's brochure about the safety of fracking has been banned over misleading and exaggerated claims. The Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) upheld six complaints made by anti-fracking group Refracktion about the 2012 Cuadrilla leaflet. In an adjudication , the ASA said the leaflet, which was distributed to homes in Lancashire, "must not appear again". Cuadrilla's chief executive Francis Egan said the company were "disappointed". Mr Egan added the company would: "Continue to provide the best scientific information to those people who live in the communities where shale gas exploration will take place." Fracking is a technique which involves water and chemicals being pumped into shale rock at high pressure to extract gas. It was temporarily banned in the UK after it was blamed for two earth tremors in Blackpool in 2011, a claim dismissed by researchers from Durham University's Energy Institute earlier this month. Cuadrilla has applied to Lancashire County Council to frack for shale gas at its Anna's Road site in St Annes and Banks, near Southport. 'Clear vindication' In 2012, it posted a leaflet containing information about the process to thousands of properties across Lancashire. We will be examining the adjudication carefully to see what communication lessons can be learned in future Francis Egan, Chief executive, Cuadrilla The ASA upheld six out of 18 complaints made by the anti-fracking group and partly upheld one more, stating Cuadrilla had breached guidelines governing the areas of misleading information, exaggeration and substantiation. A Refrackion spokesman said there were: "Many people in Lancashire trying to make rational, fact-based decisions about the potential impact of fracking on their communities, and this misleading information has made this much more difficult than it needs to be. "Now that the ASA have recognised that many of the claims made in this leaflet were misleading and were not capable of substantiation, we believe local people will realise that they need to look much more critically at the information put out in future by Cuadrilla." He added that it was "unfortunate Cuadrilla will not be made to publish any sort of apology" over the brochure. Mr Egan said he was "pleased that the ASA has also validated the majority of points made in Cuadrilla's leaflet", adding that it was "important to note the ASA has confirmed that hydraulic fracturing can be done safely". However, he said that Cuadrilla believed "the ASA should have consulted scientific experts before reaching its conclusions, and has made some very fine distinctions about what we can and cannot say." He concluded saying the energy company would be "examining the adjudication carefully to see what communication lessons can be learned in future."
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Macclesfield Pub Quiz League: February 2011 Macclesfield Pub Quiz League 22nd Feb–Cup/Plate Semi Finals Questions set by Plough Horntails and the Dolphin 1. How many hoops are used in the standard game of Croquet? A, 6. 2. Which African kingdom was known as Basutoland before it gained independence in 1966? A. Lesotho. 3. The work "Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures" is the textbook of which religious movement founded in 1879? A. Christian Science. 4. What is the fruit of the Blackthorn called? A. The Sloe. 5. How many countries sit on the full United Nations Security Council? A. 15. 6. According to the book of Genesis, which land lay to the "east of Eden"? A. The Land of Nod. 7. What is the name of the southernmost point of Africa? A. Cape Agulhas (note: The Cape of Good Hope is just south of Cape Town and is NOT correct). 8. Responding to a pressing issue in year 1095, what appeal did Pope Urban II make to Kings, Nobles and Knights in a sermon at the Council of Clermont? A. Please help to regain the Holy Lands… the First Crusade. (Accept any answer relating to freeing Jerusalem from Moslems/ Mohammadens / Turks/ Saracens) 9. Who holds the post of High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy of the European Union? A. Baroness Ashton (Accept Catherine Ashton). 10. Which city was awarded the 1944 Summer Olympic Games? A. London. 11. In which country did the Maoist organization the Shining Path (Sendero Luminoso) operate? A. Peru. 12. Which major city’s name translates into English as Fragrant Harbour? A. Hong Kong. 13. In which country was the Granny Smith apple first grown? A. Australia (in 1868) 15. Who was the architect of Coventry Cathedral? A. Basil Spence. 16. Who opened an historic address to his people with the following, “In this grave hour, perhaps the most fateful in our history, I send to every household of my peoples, both at home and overseas, this message, spoken with the same depth of feeling for each one of you as if I were able to cross your threshold and speak to you myself.” A. King George VI (as taken from the King’s Speech) 17. Which car company makes the Alhambra model? A. Seat. 18. Which car company makes a model called the Sirion? A. Diahatsu 19. What is the Nationality of Stefaan Engels who set a World record on Saturday 5th February in Barcelona by completing a marathon every day for a year, a total of 9,569 miles? A. Belgian. 20. Who wrote Memoirs of a Fox-hunting Man and Memoirs of an Infantry Officer, as well as collections of poetry? A. Siegfried Sassoon. 21. Approximately what percentage of the planet’s surface is covered by Tropical rainforests? A. 2% (but they are home to more than 50% species on Earth). Accept any figure less than 5%. 22. What is the name of the point on the Celestial sphere directly below an observer or a given position? A. Nadir. (Note this is the opposite of zenith). 23. What is the term, of French origin, loosely translated 'into mouth', for using facial muscles and shaping the lips for the mouthpiece to play a woodwind or brass musical instrument? A. Embouchure (origin, em = into, bouche = mouth) also accept embrasure. 24. In his 2011 memoir, ‘Known and Unknown’, which US ex-politician tries to deflect blame onto others including Colin Powell and Condoleeza Rice, for Iraq War mistakes? A. Donald Rumsfeld. (The book title alludes to Rumsfeld's famous statement: "There are known knowns; there are things we know we know. We also know there are known unknowns; that is to say we know there are some things we do not know. But there are also unknown unknowns - the ones we don't know we don't know..." The statement was made by Rumsfeld on February 12, 2002 at a press briefing addressing the absence of evidence linking the Iraq government with the supply of weapons of mass destruction to terrorist groups.) 25. How many vertices (corners) has a regular dodecahedron (a dodecahedron is a 3D form with 12 faces)? A. 20. 26. The Salmon River in Idaho, USA is known by what nickname, It is also the name of a 1954 film, whose title soundtrack was recorded b
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Disney's little elephant with the big ears turns 70 - The Blade Disney's little elephant with the big ears turns 70 By Bruce Dancis | SACRAMENTO BEE Published on Print Dumbo, the little elephant with the big ears and an even bigger heart, has been with us for 70 years. Walt Disney's fourth animated feature film, Dumbo, originally was released during the fall of 1941, then re-released in theaters in 1949, 1959, 1972, and 1976. It made its debut on the Disney TV series in 1956 and first appeared on video in 1981. Unlike other Disney features, Dumbo always has remained available on video, first on VHS, then DVD. This week, a 70th anniversary edition marks its debut in high-definition Blu-ray, restored from the film's original nitrate camera negative stored in the U.S. Library of Congress (Walt Disney Studios Home Entertainment, $39.99, Blu-ray and DVD Combo Pack, rated G). The movie also is available in a standard DVD edition ($29.99) and as a download from disney.com/dumbo ($29.99/$39.99 high definition). Shorter, at 64 minutes, and made at a quicker pace and for a far smaller budget (between $800,000 and $900,000) than the Disney features that preceded it (Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, Pinocchio, and Fantasia) and immediately followed it (Bambi), Dumbo was an instant success at the box office and with film critics. In his Oct. 24, 1941 review, the New York Times' Bosley Crowther, for one, called it "the most genial, the most endearing, the most completely precious cartoon feature film ever to emerge from the magical brushes of Walt Disney's wonder-working artists." While Dumbo remains in many ways a delightful story about a baby elephant overcoming adversity by turning a physical abnormality (his oversized ears) into an attribute (he can fly!), the film always has had its problematic aspects. It is at times too scary and threatening for younger kids, and one scene has long been viewed by some critics as an example of racial stereotyping. As is explained in the DVD's audio commentary by Pete Docter (the Oscar-winning Pixar Animation director of Up), film historian Paula Sigman, and Disney Studios animator Andreas Deja, Dumbo was more like a cartoon short than the other Disney animated features, with bright colors, simple backgrounds, an easy-to-follow story and circus animals which were drawn more like caricatures than in the naturalistic style of Snow White or Bambi. The commentary also notes that the film was made while the Disney Studios was in financial difficulty caused by the elimination of much of the European movie market by the onset of war in 1939 and the building of a new plant. And principal animation of Dumbo was completed just before the onset of a long and bitter strike by some of Disney's animators. Many enjoyable, even thrilling, moments are packed into Dumbo, especially the little elephant's friendship with the brash, New York-accented Timothy the Mouse and, of course, his discovery of his own ability to fly. The brave little guy continually has to confront and triumph over the ridicule heaped upon him by mean female elephants, who first ignore, then ostracize Dumbo, and the circus' human clowns. Film historians have long observed the absence of mothers in Disney films (sometimes replaced by evil stepmothers); in the case of Dumbo, the baby elephant's loving mother is chained, imprisoned, and separated from him after causing a disturbance when she thinks her child is in danger. This leads to one of the film's most tender and powerful moments -- when the little elephant visits his mother late at night and their trunks intertwine through the prison bars -- and most moving songs, "Baby Mine." But Dumbo's forced separation from his mother also is a very disturbing moment for kids, even if the two are reunited by the film's end. The much-heralded "Pink Elephants on Parade" scene, in which Dumbo and Timothy experience strange and shocking hallucinations after drinking champagne that had been poured into a water barrel, is a tour de force of animated creativity. But the scene gets crazier and scarier, and th
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Saint-Saëns - Le carnaval des animaux (The Carnival of the Animals) (1886) - YouTube Saint-Saëns - Le carnaval des animaux (The Carnival of the Animals) (1886) 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 May 24, 2011 Le carnaval des animaux (The Carnival of the Animals) (1886) I. Introduction et marche royale du lion (Introduction and Royal March of the Lion) [ 0:00 ] II. Poules et coqs (Hens and Roosters) [ 1:58 ] III. Hémiones - animaux véloces (Wild Asses - quick animals) [ 2:42 ] IV. Tortues (Tortoises) [ 3:22 ] V. L'éléphant (The Elephant) [ 5:24 ] VI. Kangourous (Kangaroos) [ 6:55 ] VII. Aquarium [ 7:51 ] VIII. Personnages à longues oreilles (Characters with Long Ears) [ 9:58 ] IX. Le coucou au fond des bois (The Cuckoo in the Depths of the Woods) [ 10:35 ] X. Volière (Aviary) [ 12:40 ] XIV. Finale [ 19:40 ] This is a famous musical suite by French composer Camille Saint-Saëns (1835-1921), written while on vacation in Austria in 1886. It is scored for a chamber ensemble of flute/piccolo, clarinet (B flat and C), two pianos, glass harmonica, xylophone, two violins, viola, cello and double bass - in this recording, a full orchestral string section is used, and instead of the glass harmonica, there is a glockenspiel. Saint-Saëns believed that the work was too frivolous to publish during his lifetime, and for this reason, he only gave private performances to his close friends. He left a provision for it to be published posthumously, so the Carnival of the Animals only received a formal premiere one year after the composer's death. Each of the fourteen movements depicts a different animal, often with plenty of humour and wit. The first is the majestic march of the king of the animals - the lion - played by strings and pianos. The low, rumbling octave figure passed between the pianos is, of course, the lion's mighty roar. The second movement (for pianos, clarinet, violins and violas) sees hens and roosters squawking while pecking at grains on the ground. The distinctive theme played by the piano is the rooster's "cock a doodle doo" call. Next, Tibetan wild asses - portrayed by the two pianos in unison - gallop frenetically through the scene. In contrast, the next movement for strings and piano depicts the slow, laborious movement of tortoises. This satirical section takes its main theme from the famous Galop infernal (or the can-can) in Offenbach's "Orpheus in the Underworld" - but it is played exceedingly slowly. Then, the double bass and piano play a pompous, heavy-handed dance for the elephant. The thematic material derives from the scherzo in Mendelssohn's incidental music to "A Midsummer Night's Dream" and the ballet of the sylphs in Berlioz's "The Damnation of Faust". The brief sixth movement sees two pianos play an abrupt, bouncy figure depicting hopping kangaroos. Next, we find ourselves inside the shimmering water of an aquarium full of graceful fish. This movement is played by strings, pianos, flute, and glockenspiel. The pianos play a high rolling ostinato - one in decuplets and the other in sextuplets. There follows a short movement for violins that sound like braying donkeys; perhaps Saint-Saëns meant the donkeys to represent asinine music critics. Next, the pianos and an offstage clarinet play a slow movement where a cuckoo's call breaks the quiet of the woods. The tenth movement for flute, piano and strings depicts an aviary abuzz with quiet activity, over which a tropical bird (the flute) sings a melody full of trills and scales. Then, we see a very different type of animal - pianists (who, after all, are primates). The two pianists awkwardly practice scale patterns similar to those found in Hanon exercises. The whole time, they stumble over notes and break unison - evidently they need more practice. Three loud unresolved chords lead into the next movement for strings, pianos, clarine
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Mick Robertson and Jenny Handley presented which Children's TV Programme?
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Three for joy: Reunion of Magpie presenters after 29 years apart | Daily Mail Online Three for joy: Reunion of Magpie presenters after 29 years apart For a generation of children in the 1970s, they were the cooler, trendier alternative to the BBC’s conservative Blue Peter. Inevitably, these days the jawlines are slacker and the hair less luxuriant. But the years rolled away when the three main presenters of ITV children’s classic Magpie were reunited. Like old times: The presenters of 1970s Magpie - the Blue Peter rival - meet up again Jenny Hanley, Mick Robertson and Douglas Rae fronted the teatime programme together for three years, pulling in audiences of as much as 10million. They have remained in occasional contact but all three of them got together for the first time since 1980 at a fete in the Surrey village where Rae lives. Miss Hanley, now 61, was asked to open the fete and decided to organise the reunion by contacting Robertson, who grew up in the next village. Prime: Rae (left), Robertson and Hanley The trio greeted each other with hugs before spending the afternoon chatting about old times. Miss Hanley said: ‘It is so lovely to see the guys again – as if we last saw each other only yesterday. We worked together for three and a half years and got on so well together back then, and clearly still do now.’ Robertson, 65, said: ‘It is great to see Jenny and Douglas again – we used to really look out for each other.’ Magpie was first broadcast in 1968 and was initially presented by Susan Stranks, Tony Bastable and former Radio 1 DJ Pete Brady. The show’s mascot was a fat magpie named Murgatroyd. It had rock-based theme music which used the old rhyme about the bird ‘One for sorrow, two for joy’. Bastable and Brady left Magpie in 1972 and were replaced by Rae and Robertson. Miss Stranks left in 1974 after which Miss Hanley joined. The only other change came when Tommy Boyd took over from Rae in 1977. All the presenters were invited back for the last episode in 1980. In her heyday, Miss Hanley’s angelic blue-eyed, blonde look won her a legion of fans, while Robertson looked a bit like a pop star. Their image was in contrast to Blue Peter rivals such as John Noakes and Peter Purves. There was tremendous rivalry between the shows with many children branding the BBC’s show as too ‘goody two shoes’ and ‘worthy’. Magpie concentrated more on pop music, fashion and fun than its public service rival, but still ran charity campaigns and offered viewers badges for good work. But Rae, 61, who is now a film and television producer, revealed that the rivalry was sometimes friendly, describing how he had a brief fling with Blue Peter star Lesley Judd. They kept the relationship secret for fear of causing controversy. ‘Lesley was very pretty and, when I met her at a charity function I asked her out for dinner,’ he said. ‘She accepted and we had a bit of a fling. That was the most daring thing I could have done then.’
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Cartoons in English | Video Episodes – Roary the Racing car Video Episodes – Roary the Racing car Click here to watch the cartoons Roary the Racing Car is an animated children’s television show that currently airs on Milkshake! on Channel 5 and Nick Jr. in the UK, PBS Kids Sprout in the U.S., Treehouse TV in Canada, Discovery Kids in Latin America, and Nick Jr. and ABC2 in Australia. Produced by Chapman Entertainment, the producers of Fifi and the Flowertots, It follows the adventures of Roary and his race car friends at Silver Hatch race track. Roary is a red racing car shaped similarly to a grand prix car. He lives at the Silver Hatch racing circuit. Overview Plot The series follows the lives and adventures of racing vehicles Roary, Maxi, Cici, Tin Top and the human people they work for, Chris and Marsha the mechanics and the owner of the race track Mr. Carburettor. Also P.C Pete, local farmer Green, Molecom and Flash. The plot sometimes revolves around other vehicle characters, such as Drifter, Rusty, Nick, Plugger, Zippee, Hellie, Breeze, Conrad, James and Loada. Setting Roary the Racing Car is set around a fictional motor racing circuit called Silver Hatch (a portmanteau of the names of the two British Grand Prixracing circuits, Silverstone and Brands Hatch). The majority of the action takes place at the track’s pits and workshop, although we often follow the cars on their laps around the track. Occasionally, the characters venture to external locations such as the nearby beach. Narration Each story begins and ends with a brief narration from British Grand Prix legend, Sir Stirling Moss. He is never seen, but is used as a voice-over. The US version is narrated by NASCAR Sprint Cup Series and former IndyCar driver Sam Hornish Jr. The Characters The voices for most of the characters come from Peter Kay, Maria Darling, Dominic Frisby, Marc Silk and Tim Whitnall. In the US version some voices are by Kerry Shale. Vehicular characters Roary is a young and enthusiastic junior single-seater racing car. He is the main character in the show and is Big Chris’ “number one star”. Roary is inexperienced and he often makes mistakes. However, with the help of his friends, he always learns from them. Roary wears a white baseball cap and with a number 1 emblazoned in a red star. Roary’s catchphrase is “Light ‘em up”. He is voiced by Maria Darling. Maxi is an older yellow Formula 1 type racing car who was the star of Silver Hatch before Roary arrived. He is temperamental and expects the best of everything – including first use of the tyre warmers. He wears sunglasses and a blue cap and sports the number 5. Maxi is Italian and is the favourite of Mr Carburettor. Maxi’s catchphrase is “Mamma Mia!” He speaks in a mock Italian accent, although this is de-emphasized in the US voiceover. When starting a race Maxi can make flames erupt from his exhaust. There is a healthy sibling rivalry between Maxi and Roary. Voiced by Marc Silk. Cici (known as “Zizzy” in the US voiceover) is a bright pink and purple stunt car with a number 3 painted on her front. She is an electric car and carries solar panels on her roof. She has a flirtatious attitude and is always challenging Roary to “Catch me!” Cici is French and has a French accent. Her catchphrase is “Race you!”. She is one of Roary’s best friends and the first car to talk to and race Roary on his first day. Cici seems to have crush on Maxi, though Cici is often very impressed by Roary as well. Voiced by Maria Darling. Tin Top is a big and powerful stock car. He often takes his corners too fast and wide and regularly ends up in either the sand trap, the tyre wall or the mud, generally in a tangled heap of disconnected parts. Tin Top’s catchphrase is appropriate given his frequent visits to the workshop: “Tape me up, hammer me in and send me out!” He sports the number 88 speaks in a mock-American accent, and is voiced by Peter Kay. Like Maxi, Tin Top can make flames come out of his tailpipes. In the US version, Tin Top speaks in a stereotypical “urban” accent, and does not seem to have a catchphrase
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In about 1,000 AD, it is believed that explorer Leif Ericson discovered North America and named it what?
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Leif Eriksson - Exploration - HISTORY.com Leif Eriksson A+E Networks Introduction Leif Eriksson was the son of Erik the Red, founder of the first European settlement on what is now called Greenland. Around A.D. 1000, Eriksson sailed to Norway, where King Olaf I converted him to Christianity. According to one school of thought, Eriksson sailed off course on his way back to Greenland and landed on the North American continent, where he explored a region he called Vinland. He may also have sought out Vinland based on stories of an earlier voyage by an Icelandic trader. After spending the winter in Vinland, Leif sailed back to Greenland, and never returned to North American shores. He is generally believed to be the first European to reach the North American continent, nearly four centuries years before Christopher Columbus arrived in 1492. Google Leif Eriksson’s Early Life and Conversion to Christianity Leif Eriksson (spelling variations include Eiriksson, Erikson or Ericson), known as “Leif the Lucky,” was the second of three sons of the famed Norse explorer Erik the Red, who established a settlement in Greenland after being expelled from Iceland around A.D. 980. The date of Leif Eriksson’s birth is uncertain, but he is believed to have grown up in Greenland. According to the 13th-century Icelandic Eiriks saga (or “Saga of Erik the Red”), Eriksson sailed from Greenland to Norway around 1000. On the way, he was believed to have stopped in the Hebrides, where he had a son, Thorgils, with Thorgunna, daughter of a local chief. In Norway, King Olaf I Tryggvason converted Eriksson to Christianity, and a year later sent him back to Greenland with a commission to spread the faith among the settlers there. Did You Know? After Leif Eriksson returned to Greenland, his brother Thorvald led another Viking expedition to Vinland, but all future efforts to settle in the region failed due to bitter clashes between the Norsemen and the local Native American population. Thorvald himself died in a skirmish somewhere north of the Viking base. Eriksson’s Voyage to Vinland Historical accounts differ on the subsequent events. According to the Eiriks saga, Eriksson sailed off course on his return to Greenland and landed on the North American continent. He called the region where he landed Vinland after the wild grapes that grew in abundance there and the general fertility of the land. Another Icelandic saga, the Groenlendinga saga (or “Saga of the Greenlanders”), which scholars consider more reliable that the Eiriks saga, holds that Leif Eriksson heard about Vinland from the Icelandic trader Bjarni Herjulfsson, who had sighted the North American continent from his ship 14 years before Leif’s voyage but not set foot on land. In addition to uncertainty about the context of Eriksson’s arrival in North America, the exact location of his landing is also in doubt. The Groenlendinga saga claims he made three landfalls at Helluland (possibly Labrador), Markland (possibly Newfoundland) and Vinland. The location of Vinland has been debated over the centuries, and has been identified as a variety of spots along the northern Atlantic coast. In the early 1960s, excavations at L’Anse aux Meadows, on the northernmost tip of Newfoundland, turned up evidence of what is generally believed to be the base camp of the 11th-century Viking exploration, though others believe that the region is too far north to correspond to the Vinland described in the Icelandic sagas. Eriksson’s Later Life in Greenland and Legacy After his time in Vinland, Eriksson returned to Greenland, and he would never return to North American shores. Though his father proved unreceptive to the Christian faith, Leif was able to convert his mother, Thjodhild, who had Greenland’s first Christian church built at Brattahild. When Erik the Red died, Leif Eriksson took over as chief of the Greenland settlement. His son Thorgils was sent by his mother (whom Leif never married) to live in Greenland, but was apparently unpopular. Another (presumably legitimate) son, Thorkel Leifsson, became chief by 1025, af
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Leif Ericson - Definition and synonyms of Leif Ericson in the English dictionary. Translation of Leif Ericson to 20 languages. Leif Ericson I began writing in the 4th grade. As a matter of fact, I produced a play for the entire school. It was about Leif Ericson and the discovery of America. Christopher Darden Meaning of Leif Ericson in the English dictionary DICTIONARY GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF LEIF ERICSON noun exclamation Leif Ericson is a noun. A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc. WHAT DOES LEIF ERICSON MEAN IN ENGLISH? Leif Erikson Leif Erikson or Leif Ericson was a Norse explorer regarded as the first European to land in North America, nearly 500 years before Christopher Columbus. According to the Sagas of Icelanders, he established a Norse settlement at Vinland, tentatively identified with the Norse L'Anse aux Meadows on the northern tip of Newfoundland in modern-day Canada. It is believed that Leif was born in Iceland around the 970s—the son of mother Thjóðhildr and father Erik the Red, an explorer and outlaw from Western Norway. Erik founded the first Norse colonies in Greenland, and was based at the family estate Brattahlíð in the so-called Eastern Settlement, where Leif had his upbringing. Leif had two known sons: Thorgils, born to noblewoman Thorgunna in the Hebrides; and Thorkell, who succeeded him as chieftain of the Greenland settlement. Synonyms and antonyms of Leif Ericson in the English dictionary of synonyms SYNONYMS WORDS RELATING TO «LEIF ERICSON» Leif Ericson when leif ericson born what discover biography school facts kids timeline erikson norse explorer regarded first european land north america odin short norwegian ministry foreign affairs history read century have discovered americas ericsson viking about reach shores grew watch iceberg eric eriksson birthday life story accounts icelandic second possibly mental floss leifr eiríksson leifur leiv eiriksson calls just soft schools said found long this camps ages sioux falls ymca heart experience activities small close knit group campers their counselor carry large variety Translation of «Leif Ericson» into 20 languages TRANSLATOR TRANSLATION OF LEIF ERICSON Find out the translation of Leif Ericson to 20 languages with our English multilingual translator . The translations of Leif Ericson from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «Leif Ericson» in English. List of principal searches undertaken by users to access our English online dictionary and most widely used expressions with the word «Leif Ericson». FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «LEIF ERICSON» OVER TIME The graph expresses the annual evolution of the frequency of use of the word «Leif Ericson» during the past 500 years. Its implementation is based on analysing how often the term «Leif Ericson» appears in digitalised printed sources in English between the year 1500 and the present day. Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about Leif Ericson EXAMPLES Famous quotes and sentences with the word Leif Ericson. 1 Christopher Darden I began writing in the 4th grade. As a matter of fact, I produced a play for the entire school. It was about Leif Ericson and the discovery of America. 10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «LEIF ERICSON» Discover the use of Leif Ericson in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to Leif Ericson and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature. 1 Leif Ericson: explorer of Vinland (circa 1000) A brief account of the life and discoveries of the Norse explorer who became one of the first white men to visit America. Dan Zadra, Dick Brude, 1988 2 Daily Comprehension: October LEIF ERICSON On October 9, some Americans celebrate a special day in honor of Leif Ericson. Many people believe that Ericson was the first person to discover America nearly 500 years before Columbus. Leif Ericson was
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Which successful British pop group got their name from part of the title of a children's TV show and part of the title of a song by Roxy Music?
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The 50 Greatest British Bands of All-Time – jimcofer.com jimcofer.com is licensed under a Creative Commons License . The 50 Greatest British Bands of All-Time So something really awful happened recently, and to take my mind off it I decided to make a list of the 50 greatest British bands of all time. The actual list only took an hour or so to make, but it’s taken me a couple of weeks to write the necessary paragraph or two about each artist. I did my best to keep my personal tastes out of this list, insofar as that’s even possible. This isn’t a list of my favorite British bands of all time. I’ve tried to use record sales and chart performance to justify my positions as much as I could. But, at the end of the day, my musical tastes did dictate at least a little of the list. Not many of these lists would include the Cocteau Twins over, say, Squeeze, but hey – it’s my list and I’ll do it as I please. Keep in mind that the list implicitly includes spin-off acts. If you’re wondering how I could leave Peter Gabriel and Phil Collins off the list, note that they’re included under “Genesis”. My reasoning is that if I gave Gabriel his own entry, I’d have give Collins one, too. And if I did that, I’d have to have separate entries for Joy Division and New Order, Bryan Ferry and Brian Eno, and maybe Marc Bolan. And if I did all that, my list of “50 Greatest British Bands” would become the “15 Greatest English Bands, and their 35 Spin-Off Acts”. Of course, the list also includes artists who are primarily known for being solo acts, like David Bowie. You typically wouldn’t call Bowie a “band”, but “50 Greatest British Musical Artists of All-Time” just doesn’t have the same ring that “50 Greatest British Bands of All-Time” does. * * * 50) The Verve: They weren’t my favorite band (“No shit? Your #50 band isn’t your favorite?”), but there’s no denying that The Verve had a certain degree of magic when they weren’t busy arguing with each other. These guys were tight, but seemed to have more personnel issues than Spinal Tap. And it’s kind of ironic that their most popular song… is now a Rolling Stones song. The band worked out an agreement to sample an orchestral version of the Rolling Stones’ song “The Last Time” for their single “Bitter Sweet Symphony”. Originally, the deal called for a 50-50 profit split between The Verve and the license holder. But when the song turned into a major hit, Allen Klein sued (he’s the former Stones manager who managed to steal the rights to most of their pre-1970 catalog), saying that The Verve had sampled it “too much”. Unbelievably, a court agreed. All profits were given to Klein, and songwriting credit was given to Mick Jagger and Keith Richards. This led Verve frontman Richard Ashcroft to quip that “Symphony” was “the best song Jagger and Richards have written in 20 years” (and it was true: “Symphony” was the highest-charting Jagger\\Richards single since 1971’s “Brown Sugar”!) 49) Japan – One wonders what British pop music might have been like had Yuka Fujii never existed. She was the girlfriend of Japan’s bassist, Mick Karn. In the early 80s, she packed up her things and, without telling Karn, moved in with lead singer David Sylvian. Not surprisingly, the band broke up shortly thereafter. Japan’s catalog is inconsistent, pretentious, and slightly dated. They started as a glam rock knock-off, moved in to disco for an album, then settled into art pop. But they did create some of the most unique pop music in British pop culture history. Their “Ghosts” single hit the Top 5 in 1982, and is one of the most… unique records to ever chart that high. And Sylvian’s solo work varies from esoteric to brilliant. 48) Bananarama – I know what you’re thinking: “Bananarama?” But hear me out on this one. Until the Spice Girls came along, Bananarama had sold more records than any girl band in history. The Go-Go’s… The Supremes… Salt-n-Pepa… Bananarama outsold them all. And the band still holds the Guinness World Record for the most chart entries by a girl group: Destiny’s Child and the Spice Girls might have sold mo
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It's Behind You - Popstars in Panto! Popstars in Panto! In 2011 Rapper and Pop Star Vanilla Ice appeared in pantomime as Captain Hook. This year also found Tony � Amarillo Windsor . As with everything Pantomime, there is nothing new in having a music celebrity star in the show. The convention goes back a good fifty odd years at the very least. The 1960�s saw a new wave of panto performers- The Pop Singer. The Flagship of British Pantomime at that time, The London Palladium had heralded the rise of the Male Principal Boy as Pop Singer- a trend that swept theatres around the UK . Rock and Roll might be competition for Variety, but Pantomime quickly embraced it and showcased it within its variety based format. The Age Of The Pop Star Panto was here to stay throughout the �Swinging 60�s and in to the Seventies.- and beyond. The Palladium Pantomimes - Rise of the Pop Idol in Panto. An early Palladium panto starring a recording artist was in 1957. David Whitfield: The 1950�s Singing Star appeared in Robinson Crusoe at the Palladium 1957 opposite Tommy Cooper and Arthur Askey with Patricia Perkins and Joseph Layode. He made several other pantomime appearances during his career. Teddy Johnson replaced him in rehearsals for The Alex Birmingham shortly before teaming up with Pearl Carr. Fifties singer Joan Regan�s career took her pre pop to the Beatles and beyond. Joan Regan- Joan starred in �Puss In Boots� at The London Palladium in 1962 alongside recording star Frankie Vaughan and comedian Dick Emery. Frankie Vaughan was the current pop idol of that age, and Joan was an established recording star. Joan also appeared in Liverpool at the Empire theatre alongside rising new star Lynda Barron- this was either 1956 or 1958. Joan Regan (born in Romford 1928) is still making the occasional performance to this day- I had the pleasure of working with her in a Music Hall a few years ago- her voice is as strong today as it was when she began her recording career in 1953. Her hit records included �I�ll Walk Alone� and �Too Young� which got her a recording contract through Delfont for Decca Records, and later for Pye Records. Resident singer for the BBC she had her own Television series called �Be My Guest�, as well as a record career, Royal Command performances and variety. She appeared in the film of �6.5 Special� alongside the newly minted Rock and pop stars Lonnie Donegan, The John Barry Seven, Jim Dale and Petula Clark. �Somebody else�s Roses�, �Ricochet� and �Happy Anniversary� were further hits- her most popular being �May You Always� in 1958 for EMI�s HMV Label. Joan Regan married Harry Claff the joint manager of the Palladium five years before starring in panto there- and, after Claff was jailed for fraud, of which Regan was unaware of, she divorced her husband, and suffered a breakdown. She lived in America from 1968 continuing to make records and returned to the UK in the 1990�s. Frankie Vaughan- Born Frank Abelson in Liverpool, �Mr Moonlight�, Frankie Vaughan recorded for Decca (1950) with a hit �Daddy�s Little Girl�, and for HMV (1952) and with trademark Top Hat and Cane for Philips from 1955 �Tweedle Dee� one of the 22 hits he created in the top 40 for this label. Early films included �Wonderful Things� and �The Lady�s A Square� co-starring with Anna Neagle. Frankie Vaughan�s hits include �Seventeen�, �Green Door�, �Tower Of Strength� and �Give Me The Moonlight� which became his high kicking signature tune. He appeared at the Copacabana in New York, had a hit in the American Charts with �Judy� (1957) and Frankie really did go to Hollywood- he made a film with Marilyn Monroe- called �Let�s Make Love� His Palladium Pantomime was �Puss In Boots� with 50�s and 60�s singing star Joan Regan, Dick Emery as �Puss�, Jimmy Edwards, Mike & Bernie Winters and Gillian Lynne- Gillian became one of the top choreographers in Musical Theatre, and created the staging for �Cats� at The New London Theatre. Cliff Richard and The Shadows. Cli
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The Beatles – Mean Mr. Mustard Lyrics | Genius Lyrics More on Genius About “Mean Mr. Mustard” Recorded as one with Sun King, Mean Mr Mustard was composed in India by John Lennon in spring 1968. It was considered for inclusion on the White Album, but wasn’t recorded in the studio until the Abbey Road sessions the following year. The song originated from a newspaper story about a miserly man who was said to have hidden his money in his rectum. That’s me, writing a piece of garbage. I’d read somewhere in the newspaper about this mean guy who hid five-pound notes, not up his nose but somewhere else. No, it had nothing to do with cocaine. -John Lennon Another interpretation was later offered by Tony Bramwell, an associate of the group. There was an old ‘bag lady’ who used to hang around the Knightsbridge end of Hyde Park, London, close to the army barracks. She had all her possessions in plastic bags and slept in the park. I’m sure that she had something to do with the song. The group originally recorded a demo of Mean Mr Mustard at Kinfauns, George Harrison’s bungalow in Esher, Surrey. This version, from May 1968, was eventually released on Anthology 3. In Mean Mr Mustard I said ‘his sister Pam’ – originally it was ‘his sister Shirley’ in the lyric. I changed it to Pam to make it sound like it had something to do with it [Polythene Pam]. They are only finished bits of crap that I wrote in India. -John Lennon During the development of Abbey Road’s long medley, Her Majesty was originally included between Mean Mr Mustard and Polythene Pam, before Paul McCartney decided that the sequence didn’t work. However, when Her Majesty appeared at the end of the album it was anticipated by the final crashing chord of Mean Mr Mustard, left in from an early mix. Hidden This page is accessible to Verified artists on the song Locked This song has been locked and is considered "done." You need 600 IQ to add annotations to locked songs. "Mean Mr. Mustard" Track Info
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The Chase - Wikisimpsons, the Simpsons Wiki The Chase Wikisimpsons - The Simpsons Wiki The Chase is a British game show broadcast on ITV . Several times on the program, questions are asked which reference The Simpsons in some way. This section is incomplete. Please improve the article, or discuss the issue on the talk page . What is missing is: More questions need to be added, especially from the show's early series. Episode name (November 14, 2012) 281 A question was asked in the Quick Fire Round: "In The Simpsons, what's the name of the groundskeeper of the Springfield school?" The question was answered correctly: " Groundskeeper Willie ". Series Six, Episode 36 (December 20, 2012) 304 The question "The TV characters Chandler Bing and Krusty the Clown were born with what feature?" was asked. The three answers the contestant could choose from were: "Square belly-button", "Extra toe on one foot" and "Third nipple", the latter being the correct answer. The player answered correctly and then moved further down the board. Also, after the answer to the question "Which of these fish is considered a delicacy in Japan, even though eating parts of it can be fatal?" was revealed ("Puffer fish"), it was mentioned by the same contestant that Homer ate a poisonous part of a puffer fish in one episode. Homer actually ate the poisonous part of a blowfish in the episode " One Fish, Two Fish, Blowfish, Blue Fish ". Series Six, Episode 50 (January 16, 2013) 318 A question was asked in the Quick Fire Round: "Disco Stu is an occasional character of what animated series?" The question was answered correctly: "The Simpsons". Series Seven, Episode 16 (September 17, 2013) 428 The question "Which fictional TV family sang on a Number One hit with Gareth Bates" was asked; the answers to chose from were "The Dingles", "The Kumars" and "The Simpsons". The answer was "The Kumars", and the contestant answered correctly. Series Seven, Episode 22 (September 25, 2013) 434 The last question of the Final Chase was: "What is Marge Simpson's maiden name?", which was answered correctly, the answer being "Bouvier", and therefore the team were beaten by the Chaser. Series Seven, Episode 30 (October 7, 2013) 442 A question in the Final Chase was "How many children do Homer and Marge Simpson have?", the answer being "Three;" the Chaser answered the question correctly. Series Seven, Episode 43 (October 24, 2013) 445 The question was "In 'The Simpsons' cartoon, which member of the family is voiced by Nancy Cartwright?" The answers were "Bart", "Lisa" and "Marge". The contestant chose the correct answer, "Bart", and successfully won his round. Series Seven, Episode 92 (March 13, 2014) 494 Bradley Walsh began to read out a question beginning with "In The Simpsons..." but was truncated by the 'time's-up' klaxon. It was the end of the contestant's round on the Final Chase.
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ACE Fit | Fit Life | Get Fit With Your Stroller Get Fit With Your Stroller Get Fit With Your Stroller Get Fit With Your Stroller May 23, 2013 /acefit/healthy-living-article/59/3333/get-fit-with-your-stroller Most moms get out daily with their strollers, but few realize that it can be a great workout. Increase your stroll into a stride and you’ll get a cardio workout. Do exercises like stroller squats or lunges for your strength workout. You can even create your own gym outdoors, using benches and fences along your stroller walk. Statistics show that 70 percent of moms are still unsatisfied with their bodies nine months after giving birth. Even those lucky few who take off all their pregnancy weight don’t necessarily regain the same body composition they had before pregnancy. Many new moms will take off the baby weight while losing muscle tone, so they have more fat, less muscle and aren’t as toned as they want to be. To increase your muscle mass and lose fat, you need to get a strength workout! That’s why Stroller Strides offers moms across the country a total-body workout, incorporating strength, flexibility and cardiovascular exercise. If you don’t have a Stroller Strides class near you, try this workout on your own. Combining intervals of power walking and body-toning stations using your stroller and an exercise tube, this workout can be completed in just 30 minutes. So, get your baby and your stroller and let’s get started! WARM-UP (3-5 MINUTES) Start with an easy walk, gradually warming up your body and your muscles. The most common postural dysfunction when pushing a stroller is hunching forward, so be sure to keep your shoulders down and back throughout your walk. Don’t wait for the abs portion of the workout to draw in your belly button and engage that core! STROLLER SQUAT (2 MINUTES) The squat is one of the best exercises for the lower body. Stand behind your stroller with the brake off and your hands about shoulder-width apart on the handlebars. Your feet and knees should face forward with your legs about hips-width apart. Sit your bottom way back and put your weight in your heels. Push your stroller out in front of you as you squat down, and pull it back in as you lift yourself up to a standing position. When squatting back, keep your spine long and strong, with your upper body only slightly tilted forward. A common mistake during this exercise is to bend too much from the upper body, when it should be the lower body that is reaching back. For all of the strength “stations,” do three sets of approximately 10 to 15 repetitions. STROLLER WALK (3 MINUTES) Let’s do some interval training. Walk for 30 seconds as hard and fast as you can, then recover by slowing your pace a little for 30 seconds. Repeat this sequence until your time is up. REAR FLY (2 MINUTES) All moms want their body back and that means that they need to focus on their back. For this exercise, park your stroller and take out your exercise tube. Stand with your legs hips-width apart and hold the tube taut in front of you, arms slightly bent. Using your upper-back and shoulder muscles, separate the handles and open through the chest. Do three sets of 10 to 15 repetitions. LUNGE WALKING (2 MINUTES) The lunge is by far one of the most effective exercises a woman can do to tone and strengthen her lower body. It’s a compound exercise, which basically means it works a lot of muscles in just one move. A good lunge will effectively work your quadriceps (front of your thighs), hamstrings (back of your thighs) and gluteus maximus (your bottom). This exercise will be part of your walk. Lunge walk by taking really long strides and lowering your upper body down until your front thigh is almost parallel to the ground. Your front knee should not go farther forward than your toes. Lower your body slowly and squeeze your thighs and glutes as you come back up. POWER WALK (3 MINUTES) Resume your walk using full, powerful strides. Keep your feet and knees facing forward and your body standing tall. Walk at a pace that is challenging. This isn’t meant to be a recovery.
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521-S / 521-A – Lester Furniture Mfg COM: 2.5 yards Leather: 35 sq feet / 1 hide Option to add contrasting welt: .5 yards for contrasting fabric or 6 yards of decorative cord with lip Fun Fact: Brewster, spoonback and fauteuil are all types of chairs. The “Brewster Chair” was named after Willam Brewster, one of the Pilgrim fathers who landed in Plymouth, Massachusetts in 1620. In 1830 the Brewster family of Duxbury donated Elder Brewster’s original chair to Pilgrim Hall Museum in Plymouth, where it remains today. His chair was created in New England between 1630 and 1660 of American white ash. These chairs of great style were referred to as “Fauteuil”, which means “armchair” in French (pronounced foe-toy). In terms of antique furniture, “Fauteuil” specifically refers to an armchair with open sides. Also described as a “wide and deep chair with upholstered back and seat with open arms” with a padded top. The “fauteuil à la reine” refers to a “Queen’s armchair” with a square, high back. Reviews
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From which East Coast state does the current Miss America hail from, having been crowned earlier this week?
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My Life on the "E" List - Miss Gay America My Life on the "E" List Miss Gay America 2011 Coti Collins November 2010 Once in every lifetime you experience a moment that will define your for life. Mine happened in Columbus Ohio , October 17, 2010. A goal I set for myself long before Coti Collins existed. A dream that has never faded and a desire to achieve it that has never vanished. The journey was long, but the rewards along the way were priceless. I would like to invite you to share my experiences over the next 365 days. I want to be known as a shining example of a person that never gave up, that always believed in his self and that his goals and dreams were attainable. I will never forget my first experience at the Miss Gay America Pageant. With a hundred dollar budget and a dream, I walked away placing next to last... Determined to redeem myself, I used the system to improve my craft and to network throughout the country. I knew each year there would only be one winner, but the knowledge and friendship once could gain would forever change one’s life... It changed mine.! I have decide to call my article "My Life on the E List". When I look at the former Miss Gay America's, each had their own definition of the word EXCELLENCE. During the next year, my goal is not only define it in words, but more importantly to illustrate it in my actions. As my Grandmother always said...... “actions speak louder than words”… I'm so excited to travel throughout the country and share my experiences and to take time for you to share yours with me. My newsletter will also include an interview with a past Miss Gay America each month. I am excited to be able to share the rich history and to illustrate why this pageant means so much to me. I would like to take time to thank a few people that made this all possible...Each one holds a very special place in my heart. I can only imagine what I put them though the last 25 years, but none questioned my motives and only supportive of my dream. Norman Jones--for your vision and guidance over the years... Larry Tyger and Terry Eason--for their continued effort to promote and preserve the system... Coco Montrese--for your grace and talent that set a standard for us to follow... Robert York and Brian Alexander-- for believing in me... Kirby Kolby-- for being an inspiration , a true friend and making me feel beautiful... Jeff Coble, J.D.Martin and Jonathan Kayne—for dressing me with class... Viki Williams, Travis Guy,--for bringing out the best in me.... Reba McEntire--for trusting me... 51 fellow dreamers who were in this journey with me... Randy Fenoli, Larry Edwards, Victor Espiritu, Lawanda Jackson, Denise Russell, Scarlett Dailey, Tim Hickman, Mike Travis, Mike Rhinehart, Gigi Monroe, Paige Passion, Phyl Craig, Bridget Nichols, Legends House Cast and to everyone over the 25 years of the quest for the crown... In closing, I am still shaking... humbled to be your 39th Miss Gay America. I was asked this week if it was all worth it and my reply was absolutely. I encourage each and every person to never lose focus and believe that all things are achievable. Now that my dream has come true, its time to make history. At Last… Miss Gay America 2011 December 2010 The holiday season is upon us and I'm so excited to be writing my second news letter. The month of November was an incredibly busy month for me. My travels lead me to such exciting destinations as Albuquerque NM, Charleston SC, Fort Wayne IN, Indianapolis IN and Huntington WV. Between all the traveling, I also found time to stay home and join the cast of Legends in Raleigh NC. One of the most rewarding bookings was to assemble a cast to raise money for the Caritas House by bringing a casino show to several West Virginia's college theatres. I want to take time to thank so many friends and colleagues for sharing my dream with me. Before the pageant season begins, I would like to take this opportunities to tell you my story and why Miss Gay America means so much to me.... Long before Coti Collins existed, I often call it BC.. (before Coti ). I mov
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We're sorry, that page can't be found. We're sorry, that page can't be found. Share Here are some suggestions for finding information on the U.S. Department of State website. Check the URL and change any upper case letters to lower case. URLs on www.state.gov are case-sensitive and are all lower case. Try the Search option located on every page. For career information, visit careers.state.gov For Travel information, visit travel.state.gov Check our Archive page for links to previous Adminstration websites If you still cannot find something, Contact Us . Thank you for your interest. In This Section: U.S. Embassies The Office of Website Management, Bureau of Public Affairs, manages this site as a portal for information from the U.S. State Department.External links to other Internet sites should not be construed as an endorsement of the views or privacy policies contained therein.Note: documents in Portable Document Format (PDF) require Adobe Acrobat Reader 5.0 or higher to view, download Adobe Acrobat Reader .
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Which UK television game show is the setting for the novel ‘Starter For 10’ by David Nicholls?
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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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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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What continent is Lebanon on? | Reference.com What continent is Lebanon on? A: Quick Answer The country of Lebanon is located on the continent of Asia. It sits within the region called the Middle East and is bordered by Israel, Syria and the Mediterranean Sea. Full Answer Lebanon was originally part of the Ottoman Empire, but came under French control following World War I. The country gained its independence in 1943. The capital of the country is Beirut. As of July 2014, the country's population is 5,882,562. Because of its location between Israel and Syria, the country is frequently in the middle of military conflict. Israel has invaded from the south twice since 1943, and the country has gone through two civil wars in that same time period.
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Geography of Tunisia, Landforms - World Atlas Tunisia is the northernmost country in Africa . It is bordered by Algeria to the west, Libya to the southeast, and Mediterranean Sea to the north and east. Tunisia is dominated by the Atlas Mountains in the north and the Sahara Desert in the south. The Atlas Mountains extend northeast from the Algerian border to the Mediterranean Sea . To the north and east of those mountains the topography is generally characterized by low, rolling hills and flat coastal areas. The Sahara is the largest desert in the world, and a small part of it covers Tunisia. The Grand Erg Oriental is a large erg or "field of sand dunes" in central Tunisia. The Kerkennah Islands are are a series of low-lying islands no more than 42 ft. (13 m) above sea level. Jerba Island, about 20x20 km in size, is connected to the mainland by a road originally built by the Romans. The Medjerda River rises in Algeria and then flows through Tunisia before entering the Mediterranean Sea . With dozen of smaller tributaries and a length of 1,476 ft. (450 km), it is the longest river in Tunisia. Lake of Tunis is a natural, shallow lagoon located between Tunis and the Gulf of Tunis (Mediterranean Sea). The lake is 14 sq miles, (37 sq km) in size. A series of (mostly dry) salt lakes, known as shatts, lie in an east-west line at the northern edge of the Sahara. One of them, Shatt al Gharsah, is the lowest point in Tunisia at -55 ft. (-17 m) below sea level.
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Thorntons - Chocolate Heaven Since 1911 Chocolate Heaven Since 1911 September 2, 2011 The title is one of the advertising slogans of Thorntons, a household name in UK for chocolate retailing. The company was established in 1911 by Joseph William Thornton who eventually turned the business over to his sons, Norman and Stanley Thornton. Since then, it has always been Britain’s go-to store when it comes to high-quality chocolates. This year, it celebrates its Centenary birthday. And what better way to celebrate their 100th birthday than sharing it with their customers? The first ever Thortons chocolate shop was opened in Sheffield in the year 1911 and it was called the Chocolate Kabin where you are magically transported into a chocolate heaven as you step inside the store. Today, as a Centenary birthday treat, Thorntons wants to give their customers a chance to experience such delight. They excitedly bring you the recreated Thorntons Chocolate Kabin where a Golden Key to the chocolate factory is hidden. And the lucky winner gets to be Willy Wonka for a day! Isn’t that such a sweet treat? Go and grab the chance to experience the chocolate lucky dip, or see chocolates come plummeting down a truck directly to a super duper chocolate scooper, where you can also have yourself a chocolaty treat. As you leave the delightful and almost enchanted Kabin, you can give donations to the Live Mechanical Chocolatier in exchange for chocolates. Such donations will be going to the NSPCC, Thorntons charity of the year. One lucky customer who finds the Golden Key from each place the Chocolate Kabin visits will get a chance to see behind-the-scenes at Thorntons and visit their chocolate factory to take a look at how they have been manufacturing their chocolates for the past 100 years. You don’t get to experience this everyday, so for our readers in the U.K., try your luck and let us know how it goes! The Thorntons Chocolate Kabin will be visiting: Covent Garden, London on Friday 2nd September Liverpool One Shopping Centre on Saturday 10th September Nottingham off Market Square on Saturday 17th September Edinburgh Castle Street on Saturday 24th September Sheffield Fargate on Saturday 1st October For more info visit Thorntons Centenary website . You can also find your local Thornton's store or buy chocolates online when you click here .
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BBC ON THIS DAY | 5 | 1953: Sweet rationing ends in Britain About This Site | Text Only 1953: Sweet rationing ends in Britain Children all over Britain have been emptying out their piggy-banks and heading straight for the nearest sweet-shop as the first unrationed sweets went on sale today. Toffee apples were the biggest sellers, with sticks of nougat and liquorice strips also disappearing fast. One firm in Clapham Common gave 800 children 150lbs of lollipops during their midday break from school; and a London factory opened its doors to hand out free sweets to all comers. Adults joined in the sugar frenzy, with men in the City queuing up in their lunch breaks to buy boiled sweets and to enjoy the luxury of being able to buy 2lb boxes of chocolates to take home for the weekend. Stocks 'sufficient' The government and manufacturers have been quick to reassure the public that there would be no repeat of the first attempt to de-ration sweets, in April 1949, when demand far outstripped supply and they were put back on ration after just four months. This time, the Minister of Food, Major Gwilym Lloyd-George, has told the House of Commons that he has no doubt that stocks are sufficient. He has ordered a one-off allocation of extra sugar to manufacturers to help them meet the anticipated surge in demand. Sugar still rationed Sugar itself, though, still remains rationed, and manufacturers say the Ministry of Food should have freed sugar supplies as well as those of sweets and chocolate. As it is, they will have to make enough sweets to meet the demand of a de-rationed market, but with only 54% of the sugar supplies they had before the war. However, overall the industry gave a warm welcome to the news. "We are very glad about it," said a spokesman for the Cocoa, Chocolate and Confectionery Alliance. "We will do all we can to make it work." So far, despite the heavy sales, there have been no signs of panic buying, even though there are already shortages of the most popular brands. One reason may be that the price of confectionery has nearly doubled during the war, and many have not been taking up their full 6oz ration. Sweet coupons, though, will be with us for some time yet: it takes so long to print all 50m ration books that next year's have been designed already, sweet ration and all.
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DIE HARD Sequels Are A Hard Nut To Crack | Birth.Movies.Death. DIE HARD Sequels Are A Hard Nut To Crack The closest we ever came to a satisfying DIE HARD sequel. By Brian Collins Apr. 30, 2015 Apparently, the trick to coming up with a good Die Hard sequel is to grab something unrelated and refashion it to include John McClane. And if you think I'm exaggerating, consider the fact that only one of the sequels began life as one: the abysmal, universally loathed A Good Day To Die Hard. The three superior sequels were all originally written as non-McClane stories: Die Harder was based on a novel called 58 Minutes (a novel unrelated to the one that inspired the first film, and by a different author to boot), and both DH3 and 4 were based on existing spec scripts that were refashioned to fit into the series. But A Good Day? As awful as it is, and as completely out of character as John McClane may appear - somehow that was always meant to be a Die Hard. Go figure. The best proof of this theory comes from Die Hard With A Vengeance, many fans' favorite sequel (it battles with Die Harder; I prefer 3 but I can't argue much with Harlin fans). First, a bit of fun history: Die Hard 3 was originally going to be set on a cruise ship, but Under Siege stole its thunder and the script was canned. LA based stories (one involving the subway system) were commissioned, but those were rejected by Bruce Willis. Finally, Fox/Willis found a solution: Jonathan Hensleigh's spec script that was titled Simon Says, which was also considered to be reworked into the next installment of the Lethal Weapon series, and even at one point Rapid Fire 2 (!), a film that never existed at all due to the death of Brandon Lee. Apparently the idea of just making his original script into an original movie was too insane for anyone to consider, and once the script was reworked, Willis approved, and the rest is history. But here's the funny thing: many would agree that the first half of the film is superior to the 2nd, when exciting but not particularly inventive action scenes and a truly weak finale replace the first half's emphasis on suspense and tension, with McClane never even drawing his weapon until past the hour mark. That's not to say it lacked action - the frantic drive through Central Park and the terrific subway scene, where McClane boards the moving train by jumping onto it from the street above, are fine sequences. But in between them are the things people really remember about the film: McClane and Zeus (Sam Jackson) running around New York, solving Simon's riddles and bickering as the other cops got to do the more fun stuff like find a bomb that Simon has placed somewhere in one of the city's schools. There's also the matter of why McClane is involved, revealed about 15 minutes before the movie starts to falter: Simon is none other than Simon Gruber, older brother to Hans Gruber, last seen racing a Rolex watch to the asphalt around the Nakatomi building. Of course, it's not JUST a revenge movie, as Simon has bigger plans, but the connection makes up for the fact that the movie lacks other ingredients from the first two films - namely Holly, Christmas, Al Powell (and Twinkies), and a more contained environment. What's funny about that is that according to Hensleigh, the first hour is almost word for word what he originally wrote as Simon Says (barring the obvious character name changes). The second hour isn't as good and that's the stuff they changed to make it more Die Hard-y! Not that it's BAD, really (well, the ending is, but before you bring up the original ending that's on the DVD - that's not very good either), but once Simon's grand plan is revealed and McClane is once again running around shooting everyone in sight, it's less novel - this is the sort of stuff we've seen before, and it was nice to have an hour or so built around McClane's underutilized detective skills. His hangover prevents him from being too useful in the riddles, but he puts together a key part of Simon's plan (driving all of the police away from the Federal Reserve) and keeps tr
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Film Score Monthly CD: Spy With My Face: The Man From U.N.C.L.E. Movies, The Catalog #: Vol. 9, No. 18 # of Discs: 1 Released by Special Arrangement With Turner Classic Movies Music. The Man From U.N.C.L.E. (1964-1968) was one of the most popular—and best scored—TV series of its era. For four seasons (as well as a spin-off series, The Girl From U.N.C.L.E.), composers such as Jerry Goldsmith, Morton Stevens, Lalo Schifrin, Gerald Fried, Robert Drasnin, Nelson Riddle and Richard Shores provided exciting, jazzy and suspenseful scores for the series' globetrotting spy adventures. The Man From U.N.C.L.E. was so successful that M-G-M created no less than eight feature films, primarily adapted from the series' two-part episodes. These films were by and large destined for the international audience, and to this day many fans throughout the globe know U.N.C.L.E. not by the television episodes, but the feature-film adaptations. For this reason, this fourth volume of Man From U.N.C.L.E. music from FSM—following our three 2CD sets released in 2002, 2003 and 2004—is a definitive collection of the feature-film soundtracks, intended to please the fan who discovered U.N.C.L.E. via the big screen, as well as anyone interested in yet more unreleased music from the franchise. The films themselves ran the gamut from having mostly original scores (such as Gerald Fried's stereo music recorded for One of Our Spies Is Missing and The Karate Killers); to featuring new music written by the same composer as the related TV episode (such as Morton Stevens's music for The Spy With My Face); to mostly reusing the TV episode scores, often with a newly recorded main and end title. Whatever the case, all eight feature films are represented on this CD, with the most space devoted to the ones with original music. While some cues were previously included on our earlier volumes, most have never before been released, and all of the selections are programmed to reflect their feature-film incarnations, rather than the television sources. Music from One of Our Spies Is Missing, The Karate Killers and How to Steal the World is in stereo; the other scores are in mono, although the trumpet solo in the main and end titles for To Trap a Spy has been panned to the right to give an impression of stereo. As always with FSM's U.N.C.L.E. releases, the album has been produced and annotated by renowned U.N.C.L.E. music authority Jon Burlingame, whose liner notes chronicle the origins of each score and cue. Gerald Fried Scores on FSM
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superman christopher reeve - Question.com Home › How many times did Christopher Reeve play Superman? How many times did Christopher Reeve play Superman? The movie Superman was so successful, a sequel (Superman II) was made, followed by two more sequels (Superman III and Superman IV), all in the 1980s, and Reeve played the part of Superman in all three. The first Superman movie also starred Marlon Brando as Lex Luthor, Margot Kidder as Lois Lane, and Terence Stamp as General Zod. (Marlon Brando was paid $4 million for under eight minutes of screen time, a remarkably high sum at the time.) John Williams wrote the score for the film, whose theme song won a Grammy award. Before playing Superman, Christopher Reeve acted onstage and on a television soap opera. His later screen credits include The Bostonians and Somewhere in Time, now a cult classic. In May 1995, Christopher Reeve was paralyzed from the neck down after falling from his horse in a riding competition. He had largely retired from film production since then, instead devoting his time to rehabilitation therapy. With his wife Dana, he opened the Christopher and Dana Reeve Paralysis Resource Center in Short Hills, New Jersey, a center devoted to teaching paralyzed people to live more independently. In 2003 and early 2004, Reeve made two well-received appearances on the television Superman prequel series, Smallville, playing Dr Swann, who gives the young Clark Kent clues to his origins. Christopher Reeve died on 10 October, 2004. Sign In
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Index-a Don't Forget To Hit <ESC> before going to a different page. Let's play a game of 30 questions. No, not that old standard of 20 questions, but one with an extra 10 questions added in and one that uses numeric answers (from 1 to 30). If you get stumped, go on to the next one. Perhaps the answer you need will be one of those left over when you complete all the questions you're sure of. Each answer is a number. The answers are the numbers 1-30. Each number appears only once. (Obviously) the questions are not in the right order.. 1. Aside from an extra 385 yards, how many miles is a marathon race? 2. If 27 solid cubes are formed into one big 3x3x3 cube how many individual cubes, at most, are visible from any single angle? 3. In the movie Spinal Tap what number is: "Well, it is one louder.."? 4. 'Via Dolorosa' is the (how many) Stations of the Cross, the Christian ritual tracing the key stages of the death of Jesus, beginning with his condemnation and ending with his being laid in the tomb? 5. How many dots are on a (standard 1-6) die? 6. The Russian 'Crimea Highway' trunk road from Moscow to the Crimea in Ukraine is the M (what)? 7. What number, between two hyphens, is used by journalists, etc., to mark the end of a newspaper or broadcast story? 8. How many unique dominoes are in a standard 'double six' set? 9. What number turned on its side (rotated 90 degrees) is the symbol for infinity? 10. The Marvel Comics superhero team led by Mr Fantastic was the Fanstastic (what)? 11. What is the larger number of the binary system? 12. Japanese haiku poems loosely comprise how many syllables? 13. The Tropics of Cancer and Capricorn are respectively (what number)-and-half degrees north and south of the Equator? 14. What number is Hurricane on the Beaufort Scale? 15. Greek deka, and Latin decem, are what number? 16. Conventionally how many books are in the Bible's New Testament? 17. How many legs (or arms) are most usually on a starfish? 18. A lunar month is an average (how many) days plus 12 hours, 44 minutes and 3 seconds? 19. 'Roaring' refers to what pluralised number in describing a 1900s decade of western world prosperity? 20. Traditionally what number of years anniversary is symbolized by silver? 21. What is generally stated to be the number of major joints in the human body? 22. What number is the French coded slang 'vingt-deux!', which warns that police are coming? 23. What is the only number that equals twice the sum of its digits (digit means numerical symbol)? 24. The early/mid-1900s American vaudeville comedy act was called the (how many) Stooges? 25. Any line of three numbers in the 'magic square' (a 3 x 3 grid of the numbers 1-9) adds up to what? 26. What is the international SPI resin/polymer identification coding system number (typically shown within a recycling triangle symbol) for polystyrene? 27. Traditionally the diameter of the 45rpm gramophone record is (how many) inches? 28. Pure gold is (how many)-carat? 29. The expression 'On cloud (what)' refers to being blissfully happy? 30. Each player begins with (how many) pieces in a game of chess? Daniel David "Danny" Kirwan (born 13 May 1950) is a British musician whose greatest success came with his role as guitarist, singer and songwriter with the blues-rock band Fleetwood Mac between 1968 and 1972. Kirwan's first recorded work with the band was on the huge instrumental hit single "Albatross". Green later stated that, "I would never have done "Albatross" if it wasn't for Danny. I would never have had a number one hit record." The B-side of the single was Kirwan's first published tune, the instrumental "Jigsaw Puzzle Blues". This was an old clarinet piece, written by Joe Venuti and Adrian Rollini, and recorded by the Joe Venuti / Eddie Lang Blue Five in 1933. Kirwan had adapted the piece for himself and Green to play on
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EastEnders 'Ello Ma'!!!!! The Creation of Nick Cotton Nicholas Charles "Nick" Cotton is a fictional character from the British soap opera EastEnders played by John Altman on a recurring basis from the soap's debut episode on 19 February 1985, in six separate stints (1985 to 1991, 1993, 1998, 2000 to 2001, 2008 to 2009 and from 2014 onwards). Nick is the son of characters Charlie (Christopher Hancock) and Dot Cotton (June Brown), and the father of Charlie (Declan Bennett), Ashley (Frankie Fitzgerald) and Dotty Cotton (Molly Conlin). His storylines have seen him twice commit murder; Reg Cox in 1985 and Eddie Royle in 1991 respectively, succumb to a heroin addiction, his racism and attempts to poison his own mother, causing the death of his son Ashley and faking his own death, amongst numerous other misdemeanours. Nick was also the subject of a special spin-off episode, The Return of Nick Cotton, which aired in October 2000. He has been voted one of television's all-time most villainous characters in a Channel 4 poll. On 29 July 2014, it was confirmed that John Altman would return and Nick appeared onscreen again on 24 October 2014. He is the shows original villain as a result of his actions. Nick Cotton was the twenty-fourth character invented by the creators of EastEnders, Tony Holland and Julia Smith. Nick was not part of Holland's and Smith's original vision for EastEnders, and his creation came about as an afterthought. The first episode of the series was to include the death of an elderly resident, Reg Cox, who had been brutally attacked in his home, and left to die. During the first writers' meeting, where the writers were introduced to the intended characters and early scripts, each independently wanted to know which character had killed Reg. However, Holland and Smith had never intended for the murderer to be unveiled. They had no idea who had killed Reg Cox, and they had felt that "the who" was not important. The fact that he was dead following an attack was the important issue, and Reg's murder was not intended to be solved, it was only there to tell the audience, from the outset, that Walford was a rough and tough place. The writers opposed this. They accused Holland of throwing away a great opportunity and suggested that a murder hunt would provide an array of dramatic possibilities that would captivate the audience. After deciding that all of the twenty-three original characters were incapable of committing the crime, Holland decided to invent an entirely new character, in the form of Nick Cotton. The original character outline for Nick read: "His image is exclusively macho. Vanishes for weeks on end. Mum doesn't ask questions... Unlike Den, Nick is a real crook. Worms his way into people's confidentiality and homes. From then on, lives on his wits. Waiting for the moment to strike; to nick the cash and disappear...Usually chooses his victims who, for one reason or another, are frightened to report him...Nick's a heroin addict." As Nick was only intended to be a semi-regular character, Julia Smith was not involved in his casting and the actor John Altman was chosen by the directors. "Nick Cotton is an EastEnders legend. His complex relationship with Dot, his criminal tendencies, and his addiction to heroin, violence, and everything else that's bad have made him one of the show's best-remembered and best-loved villains. We're very excited that he - and the talented John Altman who plays him - will be returning to the Square." �Executive producer Diederick Santer on Nick's 2008 return to EastEnders. June Brown (Dot Cotton) June Muriel Brown, MBE (born 16 February 1927) is an English actress, best known for her role as Dot Cotton in the long-running BBC soap opera EastEnders. In 2005, she won Best Actress at the British Soap Awards and also received the Lifetime Achievement
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TV ACRES: Medicine > Hospitals > Blair General Hospital (Dr. Kildare) Richard Chamberlain as Dr. James Kildare (intern/resident specializing in Internal Medicine) Raymond Massey as Dr. Leonard Gillespie (Kildare's mentor) Eddie Ryder as Dr. Simon Agurski Jud Taylor as Dr. Thomas Gerson Steve Bell as Dr. Quint Lowry Ken Berry as Dr. Kapish Robert Paget as Dr. John Ross Martin Balsam as Dr. Milton Orliff Andrew Prine as Dr. Roger Helvick William Shatner as Dr. Carl Noyes Philip Bourneuf as Dr. Wickens James T. Callahan as Dr. Yates Atkinson MD Dean Stockwell as Dr. Rudy Devereux Dan O'Herlihy as Dr. Phillip Downey Barry Atwater as Dr. Demerest James Mason as Dr. Maxwell Becker Mart Hulswit as Dr. Vincent Brill Bruce Hyde as Dr. Jeff Brenner James Earl Jones as Dr. Lou Rush Lew Gallo as Dr. Philip Leland Susan Oliver as Dr. Jessie Martel William Sargent as Dr. Steve Bardeman Donald Harron as Dr. Ian MacDuff Paul Stewart as Dr. Guiseppe Muretelli James Edwards as Dr. Lench Paulene Myers as Dr. Sackley Noah Keen as Dr. Bellaman Gail Kobe as Dr. Anne Warner Ford Rainey as Andy Meadows MD Carol Eve Rossen as Dr. Lois Bower Charles McGraw as Dr. Kenneth Hasker Laurence Haddon as Dr. Galmeir Sandy Kenyon as Dr. Galdi Frank Killmond as Dr. Brown Sammy Reese as Dr. Dan Shanks Sidney Blackmer as Dr. Andrew Bennett Charles Alvin Bell as Dr. William Coombs Robert Brubaker as Dr. John Connor Rip Torn as Dr. Nicholas Keefe Theodore Bikel as Dr. Mahmel Homatka Robert Culp as Jesse Hartwood MD Diana Hyland as Dr. Lilith McGraw Kevin McCarthy as Harvey Gruboldt MD Brendan Dillon as Dr. Gault Wilton Graff as Dr. Cassidy Mary Webster as Dr. Pauline Stewart Robert Cornthwaite as Dr. Max Gunther Jan Arvan as Dr. Friedkin Whit Bissell as Dr. Kenneth Kline William Bramley as Dr. Bernard Krantz Robert F. Simon as Dr. Brantell Dr. Gillespie and Dr. Kildare Other support personnel included: Lee Meriwether as Nurse Bonnie Mynes Carol Anderson as Millie McLean RN Ann Loos as Nurse Whitman Lory Patrick as Nurse Betty Taylor Della Sharman as Betty Johnson RN Patience Cleveland as Jackie Barnett RN Helen Wallace as Lucy Webber RN Jean Inness as Nurse Fain Lee Kurty as Nurse Zoe Lawton Jo Helton as Nurse Conant Christopher Riordan as Dr. Halliman's Orderly Joan Patrick as Susan Deigh, the Receptionist Audrey Larkins as Receptionist Bert Freed as Director TRIVIA NOTE: The Dr. Kildare character was created by author Max Brand (under the pen name for Frederick Schiller Faust) in a series of short stories. Between 1938 and 1947, several movies were made starring Lew Ayres as Kildare and Lionel Barrymore as Gillespie (these actors continued their roles in a late 1940s radio network series). In the early 1970s, the Dr. Kildare franchise was revived as YOUNG DR. KILDARE/SYN/1972 starring Mark Jenkins as Dr. James Kildare and Gary Merrill as Dr. Leonard Gillespie with Claiborne Cary as Nurse; Norma Crane as Nurse Connors; Joyce Van Patten as Nurse Marvin; and Marsha Mason as Nurse Marsha Lord. External Links
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Visit the Sundered Spheres© Weapons of the Sundered Spheres © 2011 These are all historical weapons, but some of the descriptions are specific to the Sundered Spheres, or have histories related to nations or peoples of the Sundered Spheres instead of Earth. I wrote all these descriptions myself, and organized them into classifications that make it easy to divide them up according to social rank. Weapons Classes: Farm Tools (short): Chain, Hammer, Hatchet, Fire-iron, Knife, Machete, Mallet, Pry bar, Sickle Farm Tools (long): Adze, Broad-axe, Hayfork, Hoe, Mattock, Maul, Pick, Pruning hook (Bill), Scythe, Shepherd's crook, Shovel (Spade), Sledgehammer, Spit, Threshing flail, Threshing staff, Woodsman's axe Common Weapons (short): Baton, Club, Cudgel, Hand-axe, Seax, Tomahawk, Walking staff Common Weapons (long): Great club, Guard spear, Hunting spear, Quarterstaff, Trident, War club Common Weapons (Distance): Crossbow, Dart, Harpoon, Hunting bow, Javelin, Sling, Staff sling (fustibal), Throwing axe (Francisa), Throwing club Infantry Weapons (short): Ball & chain, Battle-axe, Bearded war-axe, Bipennis, Crow's bill, Mace & Chain, Military pick, Morning star (Holy water sprinkler), War hammer Infantry Weapons (long): Awlspeiss, Awl Pike, Berdiche, Chacing staff, Fauchard, Flail, Glaive (Bill), Guisarme, Gyrson Axe (Sparth Axe), Halberd, Hewing Spear, Jedburg Axe, Lochaber Axe, Long spear, Lucerne Hammer, Military flail, Military fork, Partizan, Pike, Plançon a Picot, Spetum, Voulge, War spear Infantry Weapons (Distance): Angon, Arbalest (Double), Arbalest (Heavy), Arbalest (Medium), Pelta, Longbow, Saunion, War bow. Cavalry/Chivalric Weapons (short): Bulawa, Horseman's axe, Horseman's flail, Horseman's hammer, Horseman's pick, Mace, Sabar, Tabar Cavalry/Chivalric Weapons (long): Bec-de-corbin, Boar spear, Contus, Demi-lance, Lance (heavy), Lance (light), Langue de Beve (Ox-tongue), Runka (Ranseur), Cavalry/Chivalric Distance Weapons: Arbalest (light), Horse bow (kaman), Jarid (javelin) Sword Classes: Infantry Swords: Baselard, Bastard sword, Baudelaire, Broadsword, Cinqueada, Claymore, Cutlass, Dagesse, Doppelhander, Falchion, Flambard, Gladius, Katzbalger, Xiphos Cavalry/Chivalric Swords: Arming sword, Banshier, Cousitlle, , Karabela, Longsword, Palasch, Saddle sword, Sayf, Tucke, Yataghan Civilian Swords: Brette, Colichemarde, Court sword, Dueling sword Obsolete Swords: Dvasam, Falx, Khepesh, Kopis Banshier, Brandistock, Man-catcher, Matched Longbow, Poll-axe, Sap/Sap-staff, Spiked Targe, Sword-shield Weapon Descriptions by Class Farm Tools (short) Chain: a length of iron or bronze links, ranging from 12-36" in length, used as a weapon of last resort. Hard to control, it can cause serious crushing and ripping damage to a foe if used effectively. The addition of a hook or weight to one end increases its damage potential. Hammer: a blunt iron or bronze cylinder attached to a wooden haft about 12-16" in length. Used for pounding in wooden pegs or nails of copper, bronze or iron, it can be used as a weapon very easily, but has little effect against armored opponents. Hatchet: a small hand-axe with a 3-4" blade and a 16-20" haft designed for chopping wood with one hand. A fairly effective weapon at short range, it can also be thrown though it is poorly balanced for throwing. A hatchet can be used with two hands but only at very close range. Fire-iron: a length of iron used to work with a cook-fire or camp-fire, usually from 18-24" in length with a slightly pointed end. Used as a bludgeoning weapon a fire-iron can be quite effective, though it is too soft for use against armor. It is also very good at blocking and blunting swords, though it can only be used for a few parries before it is ruined. Knife: a short, single-edged bladed tool with a wooden or bone grip. There are hundreds of varieties of knife, used for many different purposes from cooking to whittling. A common knife has a 8" blade with a triangular section and a 4" grip. Though it can be thrown ordinary knives are not balanced for it.
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Medieval Weapons Swords. A sword is a long, edged piece of forged metal, used in many civilisations throughout the world, primarily as a cutting or thrusting weapon and occasionally for clubbing. The word sword comes from the Old English sweord, from a Proto-Indo-European root *swer- "to wound, to cut". A sword fundamentally consists of a blade and a hilt, typically with one or two edges for striking and cutting, and a point for thrusting. The basic intent and physics of swordsmanship have remained fairly constant through the centuries, but the actual techniques vary among cultures and periods as a result of the differences in blade design and purpose. Unlike the bow or spear, the sword is a purely military weapon, and this has made it symbolic of warfare or naked state power in many cultures. The names given to many swords in mythology, literature, and history reflect the high prestige of the weapon. Swords can be single or double-bladed edges. The blade can be straight or curved. Arming Swords The arming sword (also sometimes called a knight's or knightly sword) is the single handed cruciform sword of the High Middle Ages, in common use between ca. 1000 and 1350, remaining in rare use into the 16th century. Arming swords are generally considered to be descendant from the swords of the migration period and Vikings Typically used with a shield or buckler, the arming sword was the standard military sword of the knight (merely called a "war sword", an ambiguous title given to many types of swords carried for battle) until technological changes led to the rise of the longsword in the late 13th century. There are many texts and pictures depicting effective arming sword combat without the benefit of a shield. According to Medieval texts, in the absence of a shield the empty (normally left) hand could be used for grabbing or grappling opponents. The arming sword was overall a light, versatile weapon capable of both cut and thrust combat; and normally boasts excellent balance. Although a variety of designs fall under the heading of 'arming sword', they are most commonly recognised as single-handed double-edged swords that were designed more for cutting than thrusting. Most 12th-14th century blades seem to vary between 30 and 32 inch blades. As a rule, arming swords began to polarise in design forms from the late 12th century, becoming either increasingly squat and heavily pointed, or longer and heavier in design. This would seem to reflect two separate methods of adapting the arming sword to combat increasingly tough armour; either to make the blade sufficiently heavy-duty to inflict blunt trauma through the armour, or narrow-pointed enough to pierce it with a thrust. Arguably these two forms of blade evolve into the longsword, and the cinquedea. It is a common weapon in period artwork, and there are many surviving examples in museums. The arming sword was worn by a knight even when not in armour, and he would be considered 'undressed' for public if he were without it. The first longswords were actually little more than two-handed arming swords, but the difference in length grew substantially as time passed. Long after these larger weapons came into use, the arming sword was retained as a common sidearm, eventually evolving into the cut & thrust swords of the Renaissance. Arming swords are sometimes incorrectly referred to as longswords or broadswords (the former actually refe
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morality : definition of morality and synonyms of morality (English) This section needs additional citations for verification . Please help improve this article by adding citations to reliable sources . Unsourced material may be challenged and removed . (December 2011) Morality and ethics Ethics (also known as moral philosophy) is that branch of philosophy which addresses questions about morality. The word 'ethics' is "commonly used interchangeably with 'morality' ... and sometimes it is used more narrowly to mean the moral principles of a particular tradition, group, or individual." [6] Likewise, certain types of ethical theories, especially deontological ethics , sometimes distinguish between 'ethics' and 'morals': "Although the morality of people and their ethics amounts to the same thing, there is a usage that restricts morality to systems such as that of Kant, based on notions such as duty, obligation, and principles of conduct, reserving ethics for the more Aristotelian approach to practical reasoning, based on the notion of a virtue, and generally avoiding the separation of 'moral' considerations from other practical considerations." [7] Descriptive and normative In its descriptive sense, "morality" refers to personal or cultural values , codes of conduct or social mores . It does not connote objective claims of right or wrong, but only refers to that which is considered right or wrong. Descriptive ethics is the branch of philosophy which studies morality in this sense. In its normative sense, "morality" refers to whatever (if anything) is actually right or wrong, which may be independent of the values or mores held by any particular peoples or cultures. Normative ethics is the branch of philosophy which studies morality in this sense. Realism and anti-realism Philosophical theories on the nature and origins of morality (that is, theories of meta-ethics ) are broadly divided into two classes: Moral realism is the class of theories which hold that there are true moral statements that report objective moral facts. For example, while they might concede that forces of social conformity significantly shape individuals' "moral" decisions, they deny that those cultural norms and customs define morally right behavior. This may be the philosophical view propounded by ethical naturalists , however not all moral realists accept that position (e.g. ethical non-naturalists ). [8] Moral anti-realism , on the other hand, holds that moral statements either fail or do not even attempt to report objective moral facts. Instead, they hold that moral claims are derived either from an unsupported belief that there are objective moral facts ( error theory , a form of moral nihilism ); the speakers' sentiments ( emotivism , a form of moral relativism ); or any one of the norms prevalent in society ( ethical subjectivism , another form of moral relativism). Theories which claim that morality is derived from reasoning about implied imperatives ( universal prescriptivism ), the edicts of a god ( divine command theory ), or the hypothetical decrees of a perfectly rational being ( ideal observer theory ), are considered anti-realist in the robust sense used here, but are considered realist in the sense synonymous with moral universalism . Anthropology Tribal and territorial Celia Green made a distinction between tribal and territorial morality. [9] She characterizes the latter as predominantly negative and proscriptive: it defines a person’s territory, including his or her property and dependents, which is not to be damaged or interfered with. Apart from these proscriptions, territorial morality is permissive, allowing the individual whatever behaviour does not interfere with the territory of another. By contrast, tribal morality is prescriptive, imposing the norms of the collective on the individual. These norms will be arbitrary, culturally dependent and ‘flexible’, whereas territorial morality aims at rules which are universal and absolute, such as Kant ’s ‘ categorical imperative ’ and Geisler 's graded absolutism . Green relate
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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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Military Essays - The Falklands War Military Essays - The Falklands War Published: Last Edited: 23rd March, 2015 This essay has been submitted by a student. This is not an example of the work written by our professional essay writers. War as a Strategic Tool of Policy: The Falklands War - "Did War prove to be a Successful Means of Achieving Political Objectives? Examine from both UK and Argentinean perspectives." In an essay of this brevity it would be impossible, and indeed unnecessary, to discuss fully the history of the Falkland Islands; we will therefore begin by discussing the immediate origins of the conflict before going on to discuss the strategic, economic and finally political objectives of both participants before reaching a conclusion as to weather the war proved a successful means of achieving each sides political objectives. Development of a Crisis. Argentina had been smarting for some years after the 19th century British occupation of the Falkland Islands, but the matter began to come to a head when they raised the question of sovereignty at the United Nations in 1964. At that time the British position was that sovereignty was non-negotiable, but that they were open to discussions regarding contact between the Islands and Argentina, as well as issues regarding the welfare of the Islanders themselves. An the beginning of 1966, the British Foreign Secretary held discussions regarding the Falklands with officials in Buenos Ares and later a meeting was held in London with the same issue on the agenda. The British strategy during these discussions was to defuse and potential difficulties and to essentially to maintain the then current position. The Argentinean delegations, however, wanted nothing short of a return of the Malvinas to Argentine sovereignty; from the very beginnings of the growing crisis the two sides had differing and indeed mutually exclusive, political and strategic objectives. After the discussions the British publicly stated that they had no strategic, political or economic interests in the Falkland Islands, all of which were untrue as we will see. The growing tension was not only felt among the higher echelons of Government, but also among the public, particularly in Argentina and on the Islands themselves. In September 1964 a light aircraft landed at Port Stanley and planted an Argentine flag, the pilot then took off and returned to Argentine without opposition. Exactly two years later a hijacked Argentine passenger airliner was forced to land on the Island and despite suspicions to the contrary the argentine government denied any involvement. These incidents helped to raise the existence of a British colony on its very doorstep to the Argentine populace, as did the British response of stationing a platoon of marines on the east of the Islands. In November 1966 the British proposed a thirty year freeze on discussions, after which time the islanders would be allowed to decide their own future, this was rejected by the Argentineans as it did not serve their immediate political objectives of a return of the islands. In March of the following year the British subjected that, under certain conditions, they would be prepared to cede sovereignty of the islands to Argentina. There were conditions attached, however, most notably that the wished of the islanders would be paramount. The islanders themselves lobbied parliament and the matter was dropped. The condition that the wished of the islanders be sacrosanct was to become the key underlying theme of British foreign policy with regard to ownership of the islands. The islanders themselves wished to remain a British protectorate and thus the British Government were forced to discount all proposals to the contrary. To the Argentineans, sovereignty was the key issue; thus their respective political objectives set the two nations on a collision course. With the political objectives seemingly firmly entrenched and mutually exclusive, it seems a little strange that the two sides continued to negotiate throughout the 1970’s. In the middle of June 1970, ta
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History of Baroness Margaret Thatcher - GOV.UK GOV.UK Baroness Margaret Thatcher Conservative 1979 to 1990 Born 13 October 1925, Grantham, Lincolnshire Died Conservative Major acts Housing Act 1980: gave security of tenure, and the right to buy homes, to tenants of local authorities and other bodies. Baroness Margaret Thatcher, the 'Iron Lady', was the first female British Prime Minister and the longest serving PM for over 150 years. Margaret Thatcher’s father, a shopkeeper and Mayor of Grantham, was a major influence in her childhood. She was educated at the local grammar school and studied Chemistry at Oxford University, where she became president of the university Conservative association. Thatcher read for the Bar before being elected as the Conservative MP for Finchley in 1959. She held junior posts before becoming Shadow Spokesperson for Education, and entered the Cabinet as Education Secretary in 1970. In Opposition she stood against Edward Heath for the party leadership in 1975 and won. Her victory was considered a surprise by many. In 1979, the Conservative Party won the General Election and Thatcher became PM, taking over from James Callaghan. Her first 2 years in office were not easy - unemployment was very high, but the economy gradually showed improvement. She brought more of her supporters into the Cabinet, and added to her reputation by leading the country to war against Argentina in the Falkland Islands. The Conservatives went on to win the 1983 election by an overwhelming majority, helped by a divided opposition. Her government followed a radical programme of privatisation and deregulation, reform of the trade unions, tax cuts and the introduction of market mechanisms into health and education. The aim was to reduce the role of government and increase individual self-reliance. She also became a familiar figure internationally, creating a famous friendship with US President Reagan and gaining the praise of Soviet leader Gorbachev. One great difficulty during her time in office was the issue of Europe. Her long-serving Foreign Secretary, Sir Geoffrey Howe resigned in November 1990 in protest at her attitude to Europe. His resignation speech brought about events which were to lead to her exit from 10 Downing Street later that month. Michael Heseltine challenged her for the leadership, and while he failed to win, he gained 152 votes – enough to make it evident that a crucial minority favoured a change. Thatcher was eventually persuaded not to go forward to the second ballot, which was won by her Chancellor of the Exchequer, John Major . She left the House of Commons in 1992, and was appointed a life peerage in the House of Lords in the same year, receiving the title of Baroness Thatcher of Kesteven. In 1995 she was appointed as Lady Companion of the Order of the Garter, the highest order of Chivalry in the UK. Her writings include 2 volumes of memoirs: The Downing Street Years and The Path to Power. Thatcher died on 8 April 2013 at The Ritz Hotel in London, after suffering a stroke. She received a ceremonial funeral including full military honours, with a church service at St Paul’s Cathedral. More from the GOV.UK History of Government blog
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Shari Lewis Puppets | eBay Shari Lewis Puppets Buy It Now Free Shipping This baby doll puppet was part of my mom's doll collection. Shari's Baby: Teach Baby to Talk. Baby Puppet with Blanket. This doll has been on display, but has not been played with. It comes from a smo... $11.70 Buy It Now Shari Lewis. Lamb Chop and 2 Charlie the Horse Puppets. lamb chop: 5" X 8". horse: 6" X 11". horse: 5.5" X 10". Classic children's entertainer!all the rubber faces have some areas of rubbing and tiny ...
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Deathiversary- October 31st: The Funeral Source 1926- Harry Houdini, magician, died at 52. Harry Houdini (born Erik Weisz in Budapest, later Ehrich Weiss or Harry Weiss) (b. 1874) was a Hungarian-American illusionist and stunt performer, noted for his sensational escape acts. He first attracted notice as "Harry Handcuff Houdini" on a tour of Europe, where he challenged different police forces to try to keep him locked up. This revealed a talent for gimmickry and for audience involvement that characterized all his work. Soon he extended his repertoire to include chains, ropes slung from 1983- George S. Halas, NFL coach (Chicago Bears), died at 88. George Stanley Halas, Sr. (b. 1895), nicknamed "Papa Bear" and "Mr. Everything", was a player, coach, owner and pioneer in professional American football. He was the iconic longtime leader of the National Football League's Chicago Bears. He was also lesser known as an inventor, jurist, producer, philanthropist, philatelist, and Major League Baseball player. 1984- Indira Gandhi, Prime Minister of India, died at 66. Indira Priyadarshini Gandhi ( b. 1917) was the third Prime Minister of India and a central figure of the Indian National Congress party. Gandhi, who served from 1966 to 1977 and then again from 1980 until her assassination in 1984, is the second-longest-serving Prime Minister of India and the only woman to hold the office. As Prime Minister, Gandhi became known for her political ruthlessness and unprecedented centralisation of power. 1987- Joseph Campbell, mythologist (Mythic Image), died at 83. Joseph John Campbell (b. 1904) was an American mythologist, writer and lecturer, best known for his work in comparative mythology and comparative religion. His work is vast, covering many aspects of the human experience. His philosophy is often summarized by his phrase: "Follow your bliss." 1988- John Houseman, actor (Paper Chase, Fog), died at 86. Houseman (born Jacques Haussmann; 1902) was a Romanian born British-American actor and film producer who became known for his highly publicized collaboration with director Orson Welles from their days in the Federal Theatre Project through to the production of Citizen Kane. He is perhaps best known for his role as Professor Charles Kingsfield in the film The Paper Chase (1973), for which he 1879- Joseph Hooker, American General, died at 64. Joseph Hooker (b. 1814) was a career U.S. Army officer, achieving the rank of major general in the Union Army during the American Civil War. Although he served throughout the war, usually with distinction, Hooker is best remembered for his stunning defeat by Confederate General Robert E. Lee at the Battle of Chancellorsville in 1863. 1991- Joseph Papp, Broadway producer (Chorus Line), died at 70. Papp (b. 1921) was an American theatrical producer and director. Papp established The Public Theater in what had been the Astor Library Building in downtown New York. "The Public," as it is known, has many small theaters within it. There, Papp created a year-round producing home to focus on new creations, both plays and musicals. Among numerous examples of these creations were the works of David Rabe, Ntozake Shange's For Colored Girls Who Join The Funeral Source Email List Today NAME: Hooker became known as "Fighting Joe" following a journalist's clerical error reporting from the Battle of Williamsburg; however, the nickname stuck. His personal reputation was as a hard-drinking ladies' man, and his headquarters was known for parties and gambling, although the historical evidence discounts any heavy drinking by the general himself. His name is often associated with the slang term for prostitute, although the word "hooker" has been documented to appear with that meaning in print well before he became a public figure. After the war, Hooker led President Abraham Lincoln's Springfield funeral procession on May 4, 1865. His postbellum life was marred by poor health and he was partially paralyzed by a stroke. He was mustered out of the volunteer service on September 1, 1866, and retired from the U.S. Army on Oc
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Obama telephones new British prime minister by theGrio | Filed in: News , Politics , Top Stories , Video WASHINGTON (AP) — President Barack Obama has telephoned Britain’s new prime minister, Conservative leader David Cameron. Cameron became prime minister Tuesday after Gordon Brown submitted his resignation to Queen Elizabeth II. Cameron’s Conservative Party won the most seats, though not a majority, in Britain’s national election last week. There was no immediate word from the White House on what Obama said during the call from the Oval Office. Obama planned to call Brown later in the day. Conservative leader David Cameron became Britain’s youngest prime minister in almost 200 years Tuesday after Gordon Brown stepped down and ended 13 years of Labour government. Cameron said he aims to form a full coalition government with the third-place Liberal Democrats after his Conservative Party won the most seats but did not get a majority in Britain national election last week. The 43-year-old leader said it would be “hard and difficult work” to govern as a coalition but added that Britain had serious economic issues to tackle. Cameron visited Buckingham Palace and was asked to form a government by Queen Elizabeth II less than an hour after Brown tendered his resignation to the monarch. Cameron and Liberal Democrat leader Nick Clegg’s pact would be the first coalition government since World War II. Arriving at London’s Downing Street hand in hand with his wife Samantha, Cameron said he believed that Britain’s “best days lie ahead.” Hundreds of onlookers, many of them booing, crowded the gates of Downing Street to watch on, as Cameron swept into his new home less than 90 minutes after an emotional Brown had made a farewell address. “We have some deep and pressing problems — a huge deficit, deep social problems, a political system in need of reform,” Cameron said. “For those reasons, I aim to form a proper and full coalition between the Conservatives and the Liberal Democrats.” Negotiators from both parties were finalizing the agreement as Brown and Cameron met with the queen, and holding meetings with their lawmakers to ratify the highly unusual deal. Neither side was expected to thwart the plan to govern in a coalition deal. Both parties were keeping the full list of Cabinet ministers and policies close to the vest but British media were speculating on a series of unconfirmed selections for Cabinet posts. The only position that the party would confirm was that of Conservative lawmaker George Osborne as Treasury chief. “Nick Clegg and I are both political leaders who want to put aside party differences and work hard for the common good and for the national interest,” Cameron said. President Barack Obama telephoned Cameron but there was no immediate word from the White House on what Obama said during the call from the Oval Office. The high political drama came as the Conservative and Liberal Democrat parties hammered out details of a coalition deal after the country’s inconclusive election. Standing outside 10 Downing St. alongside his wife Sarah, Brown spoke in strained tones as he wished Cameron well. WATCH MSNBC COVERAGE OF CAMERON BECOMING PRIME MINISTER HERE:
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BBC NEWS | UK | Politics | Churchill 'greatest PM of 20th Century' Tuesday, 4 January, 2000, 15:23 GMT Churchill 'greatest PM of 20th Century' Sir Winston Churchill: World War II leader topped the poll Wartime leader Sir Winston Churchill was the greatest prime minister of the 20th Century, according to a BBC survey. The Conservative, whose leadership and speeches inspired the UK through the Second World War, beat the last Liberal prime minister David Lloyd George into second place. The results in full 2. David Lloyd George (Lib) 3. Clement Attlee (Lab) 7. Marquess of Salisbury (Con) 8. Stanley Baldwin (Con) 9. Sir Henry Campbell-Bannerman (Lib) 10. Harold Wilson (Lab) 13. Andrew Bonar Law (Con) 14. Ramsey MacDonald (Lab) 15. Sir Alec Douglas-Home (Con) 16. Arthur Balfour (Con) 19. Sir Anthony Eden (Con) Churchill's successor, Labour's Clement Attlee, was voted third greatest. Twenty prominent historians, politicians and commentators were asked by BBC Radio 4's The Westminster Hour to rank the 19 prime ministers from Lord Salisbury at the turn of the century through to John Major in the 1990s. Britain's current leader Tony Blair was not included because his spell in Downing Street is not complete. The programme announcing the results of the poll was being broadcast on Boxing Day on Radio 4. Andrew Rawnsley was asking five of the "voters" to have their say - political heavyweights Roy Jenkins, Barbara Castle and Kenneth Baker; and the historians Professor Ben Pimlott and Andrew Roberts. Winston Churchill led Britain during the Second World War after returning from the political wilderness. He lost the first election after the war but returned as a peacetime prime minister in the fifties. David Lloyd George took over as PM at the height of the First World War, replacing another contender, Herbert Henry Asquith. He was voted fourth in the list while free market champion and union law reformer Margaret Thatcher was fifth Her successor, John Major, whose premiership was blighted by Tory infighting over Europe, fared badly, rated 17th out of 19. Only Neville Chamberlain (18th) and Sir Anthony Eden (19th) did worse. Who do you think was the greatest? Send us your views using the form below. Here is what you have said so far. The best 20th Century Prime Minister is Clement Attlee for the foundation of the welfare state, still a model of welfare worth preserving. The previous Liberal model proved woefully inadequate as Beveridge found, and the free market left to it's own devices will provide neither security nor choice for the majority. This was evident to the Liberals almost a century ago. Margaret Thatcher is unquestionably the worst 20th Century Prime Minister. Not just for her appalling record in government - the massive wealth distribution from poor to rich, the battering of workplace rights, the attacks on health and welfare provision etc. - but more insidiously for her poisonous political legacy. Thatcher has so mesmerised Labour that they see no alternative to actively supporting such disasterous Thatcherite measures as the privatisation of the health service through Public Private Partnerships, the impoverishment of pensioners and the preservation of massive and increasing inequality! The result being that we will continue to pay a heavy price for Thatcher for many years to come. Keith MacAskill, UK Two of the rankings excite particular surprise: the high placing of Herbert Asquith and the relatively low placing of Margaret Thatcher. Mr Asquith's overall record should not, I think, justify him being placed in the top ten, let alone the top five. Many of the 'reforms' which occured during his Administration were the work of men other than him. If Mr Asquith is ranked too highly, then, Mrs Thatcher is, surely, ranked too low. Whatever one's personal views about Mrs Thatcher, her impact - both politically and otherwise - on the life of the nation was, and continues to be, profound, much more so than any of the other Prime Ministers of the century, including Mr Churchill during his 1955-55 occupation of the Premie
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A Delta Wing Kite - Not So Hard To Make, In Any Size A Delta Wing Kite Not So Hard To Make, In Any Size A delta wing kite can look either bird-like or like an aircraft in the air, depending on its design. Some are rather rather rigid, and accelerate quickly this way and that in response to gusts in the wind, while others just float and loll about, distorting in subtle ways as the wind varies. Deltas are a pretty popular design these days, so they can be seen in a large range of sizes. The characteristic sail shape never changes much though, otherwise it wouldn't be a Delta! Our little 1-Skewer Delta design requires a tail, but is then a good light-to-moderate wind flier. Initially, we made a few in clear plastic, while experimenting with a few details of the construction. More recently, this kite has been made more visible by doing the sail in orange plastic and using a simple ribbon tail made from black plastic. Also, the glued horizontal spar has been replaced with a floating spreader, like bigger kites of this type. Next up in size comes the 2-Skewer Delta, which also requires a tail. But only a short one! Any lightly-built delta wing kite is good in thermal conditions, and our 2-Skewer version is no exception. It's great to watch it charge around overhead, riding the patches of rising air that come through. Finally, we started making larger kites like the Dowel Delta. This one has had just one revision, which resulted in simpler construction and a wider wind range. The original was an ultra-light wind kite really, which would start to misbehave in even moderate winds! There's something about Deltas isn't there, as they point their nose at the sky on the way up. As if to say 'up there is where I belong'. This Stowaway Delta kite on Amazon is a typical modern design. It packs down very compactly. Down below is a photo or 2 and a video of all the MBK Deltas. This illustrates the end result, in case you decide to use our instructions to make a delta wing kite for yourself. A lot of people have shied away from making our Skewer or Dowel kites due to their complexity or the need for gluing. Hence I did a small series of ultra-basic kites, including the Simple Delta. The leading edges are about 1 meter (nearly 3 1/2 feet) long. No keel, and no gluing! In light winds, it can be flown on 20 pound line, but we usually use 50 pound line just to be safe. In keeping with the absolute simplicity concept, this Delta wing kite has a single ribbon tail. The tail is cut from the same plastic that is used to make the sail. This dinky little number is called the 1-Skewer Delta. You see, each spar is a 29 cm (1 foot) bamboo BBQ skewer. The original was made from clear freezer-bag plastic, which made it almost impossible to see against a gray sky. A good little flier though! We fly this one on 50 meters (150 feet) of 20 pound line. It doesn't need that strength, but we also fly our 2-skewer kites on the same line. Over on the left there is the latest version of the 1-Skewer Delta, in orange garden bag plastic. The tail is cut from a cheap black garbage bag, which contrasts nicely with the sail color. Despite using the same number and length of bamboo skewers, this design has a little more sail area than the original. Good for light-wind flying! Check out the video below, which shows this kite in a light evening breeze. See how it starts to tip-wiggle when the wind strength drops for a few moments. I've seen really big Deltas do this too, when flying at the extreme bottom end of their wind range. The 2-Skewer Delta is, as the name suggests, exactly twice as tall as the 1-Skewer design. This gives it 4 times the sail area with not much more than double the weight. Hence, it's pretty good in light winds. The delta wing kite pictured has 2-ply plastic which makes it a little heavier, but it is still a good performer. In moderate winds, the 20 pound line tightens up, and the Delta will start to porpoise rapidly if the wind strength picks up even further. The kite is a real pleasure to fly in warmer weat
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Richard Kiel, James Bond villian Jaws, dies at 74 - Chicago Tribune Privacy Policy Richard Kiel , who most famously played the villainous Jaws in two James Bond films starring Roger Moore, "The Spy Who Loved Me" and "Moonraker," and also appeared in Adam Sandler comedy "Happy Gilmore," died Wednesday afternoon in a hospital in Fresno, Calif., three days shy of his 75th birthday. Kiel died at Saint Agnes Medical Center , hospital spokeswoman Kelley Sanchez said. She did not reveal any further details on the cause of his death, citing patient confidentiality. "He was a very loyal friend and client for over 35 years, a terrific husband and father, and was not only a giant actor but a giant man," said Steve Stevens, Kiel's agent. The actor had broken his leg earlier in the week, but it is not clear if that event is tied to his death. Kiel had lent his voice to a James Bond videogame in 2003 but more recently had voiced Vlad for the animated film "Tangled" in 2010. Before his appearances in the Bond film in the mid to late '70s, Kiel was perhaps best known for his roles in Burt Reynolds prison football film "The Longest Yard" and for appearing in several episodes of "The Wild Wild West" as an assistant to supervilllain Miguelito Loveless (played by dwarf Michael Dunn). Remembering legends, celebrities and other newsmakers who passed away this year. Younger audiences knew him best from "Happy Gilmore," in which he played a golf spectator who threatens the villainous Shooter McGavin. Stevens said Kiel had taken a step back from acting after he was involved in a truck accident several years ago and was faced with walking difficulties. He remained active on the autograph circuit for avid Bond fans. Kiel stood 7 feet 1.5 inches tall in his prime. His height and distinctive features were the result of acromegaly, a hormonal condition. In 1962 the actor played the title role in "Eegah," beloved by fans of extraordinarily bad movies. The same year Kiel starred "To Serve a Man," a classic episode of "Twilight Zone" in which he played Kanamit. A few years later he appeared on "The Monkees." In the 1970s he continued to appear on television. He was a series regular on the William Shatner- Doug McClure series "Barbary Coast," and he was an evil Native American shapeshifter who terrorizes Darren McGavin 's character in "The Night Stalker." The actor's autobiography, "Making It Big in the Movies," was published in 2002. Variety, Reuters
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Britt Ekland: why Roger Moore was the best ever Bond - Telegraph James Bond Britt Ekland: why Roger Moore was the best ever Bond Bond girl Britt Ekland has revealed that she considers Sir Roger Moore to be the best 007 because he was the most sophisticated. By Tom Kennedy 4:26PM BST 24 Sep 2012 Sir Roger Moore was the best James Bond because he was most true to Ian Fleming’s vision for 007, according to Britt Ekland. The Bond girl, who appeared opposite Sir Roger in The Man with the Golden Gun, said Moore captured the spy’s “sophisticated” manner better than any other actor. “I think Roger is the best Bond, of course - not just because of being my Bond, but because if you read the early Ian Fleming books describing him, that’s how he was,” said Ekland, who played Mary Goodnight in the 1974 film. “He was a bachelor, unattached, he was luxurious, sophisticated, and he was not available for females so no long term relationships there. I think Roger really portrayed that." Ekland said she considered current Bond actor Daniel Craig to be a “very, very good Bond, because he is modern Bond”. Related Articles Trailer for new Bond film Skyfall 21 May 2012 Craig “is an action hero, what the young people want. They would just laugh at me and Roger today.” Ekland, 69, and Sir Roger, 84, remain good friends. She said: “He’s so ‘un-actorish’. What you see on the screen is the Roger Moore you see if you have lunch with him. “He doesn’t put on that character and read it.” She revealed that she was nervous ahead of filming with the Bond star. “When you meet new people, especially when they are movie stars, you can get a bit nervy. But he made it very easy, made sure we were well looked after, included us and joked with us, me and Maud Adams.” Ekland was speaking at an event in London marking the release of all 22 Bond films on Blu-Ray. They are being issued as part of the franchise's 50th anniversary celebrations. She told The Daily Telegraph that Ursula Andress, who played Honey Ryder in Dr No, is the best Bond girl of all time. “I think Mary Goodnight pales in comparison to Ursula Andress. I don’t think anybody ever made that impact on the screen, ever. We were all good at what we did, but she was just absolutely magnificent.” She added: “There were Bond girls that were prettier than her, maybe had even better figures than her, but she made the biggest impact.” The Swedish actress attributes the long-lasting success of Bond to its British theme. “It’s a thoroughly British thing. It has always retained its Britishness. “I think that’s very important because foreigners, particularly Americans, think that British people are very quaint and strange and speak with a very strange accent, and they played on that. “I’ve been in it, and a lot of the villains have been foreigners, but the key to it is the Britishness.” The new Bond adventure, Skyfall, sees 007 swap his Martinis for Heineken as part of a product placement deal with the film-makers. Ekland said switching to beer was “part of an evolution” for the brand. “Being Swedish and being brought up in a beer drinking society, I don’t find it very exclusive," she said. "I’d rather he was drinking champagne or [Martini] shaken not stirred, but that’s just a generational thing. I guess you have to go to Heineken.” Start your free 30 day Amazon Prime trial»
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Poinsettias - Facts, Growing and Caring Tips of Poinsettia Plant Species pulcherrima The bright petals of Poinsettias, which look like flowers, are actually the bunch of upper leaves of the plant, called bracts. Poinsettia flowers are small, green or yellow, and grow inconspicuously in the center of each leaf bunch. Poinsettias are sub-tropical plants and therefore wither if the night temperature falls below 10 degrees C (50 degrees F). The day time temperatures in excess of 21 degrees C (70 degrees F) shorten the lifespan of Poinsettias. In colder climates, Poinsettias are grown as indoor plants. As indoor plants, Poinsettias need exposure to the morning sun and shade during the hotter part of the day. Poinsettias are one the most difficult to reflower after the initial display when purchased. Poinsettias need a period of uninterrupted long, light-free nights for about two months in early spring in order to develop flowers. Facts About Poinsettias Poinsettias are the most popular of the holiday plants. Poinsettias are native to southern Mexico and Central America. Poinsettias also bloom in cream, lemon, peach, pink colors and with white and gold-splashed leaves. Poinsettia's botanical name, Euphorbia pulcherrima, means "the most beautiful Euphorbia". Poinsettia was named after the former US ambassador to Mexico, Dr. Joel R. Poinsett who introduced the Poinsettia to the United States. Recent research has proved that Poinsettias are not poisonous. Poinsettias, at times, reach a height of sixteen feet. Poinsettias are also known by other names such as 'Christmas flower', 'lobster flower', and 'Mexican flame leaf'. As a result of its importance in the celebration of Christmas and its beautification of America, December 12th is celebrated as National Poinsettia Day, to honor the passing away of Joel R. Poinsett. Poinsettias & Christmas The ancient Aztecs (the Mexican Indians) prized the Poinsettia as a symbol of purity. Centuries later, Mexico's early Christians adopted the Poinsettia as their prized Christmas Eve flower. The Mexican Poinsettia, known as the Christmas flower in North America, is used in most Christmas decorations, owing to its bright red color and its blooming season coinciding with the Christmas holiday season. The Mexican poinsettias are commonly bright red. For some, these star-shaped bracts symbolize the Star of Bethlehem. The Christmas Poinsettia flowers have become a symbol of Christmas and are used as festive decor. A Mexican legend explains how Poinsettias came to be associated with Christmas. Apparently, a child who could not afford a gift to offer to Christ on Christmas Eve picked some weeds from the side of a road. The child was told that a humble gift, if given in love, would be acceptable in God's eyes. When brought into the church, the weeds bloomed into red and green flowers and the congregation felt that they had witnessed a Christmas miracle. As the poinsettia is one of the most popular potted plants, you may want to purchase one as a gift. They now come in a wide variety of colors, sizes and shapes. Shop poinsettia plants. from our stores - Pickupflowers - the flower expert Growing Poinsettias It is probably best to start cuttings from the original Poinsettia plant, which would then develop into sizes you are normally inclined to purchase at Christmas. In July or August remove three- or four-inch cuttings from the new Poinsettia growth on the plant. Insert each Poinsettia cutting in a small pot containing a sterilized mixture of half sand and half peat moss. Keep the Poinsettia cuttings shaded and watered during the rooting period for about three weeks. Then set the Poinsettia plants in larger pots in a sterilized mixture of equal parts of soil or sand, peat moss, and perlite. The soil in which poinsettias grow should be kept moist at all times, but not excessively wet. Avoid placing poinsettias in areas which receive air movement from windows, doors, fans, or radiators exists. If placed in such locations, they cause premature flower, bract, and leaf drop. Poinsettia Plant Care Keep your Po
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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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AAEC - Today's Political Cartoons Today's Political Cartoons David G. Brown, Los Angeles Sentinel Political Cartoon News AAEC News Blog Save the Date! The 2017 AAEC convention will be held Nov. 1-4 at Hofstra University in Hempstead, New York (short trip to NYC). read more Published: Mon, Jan 16, 2017 06:25 AM | Author: AAEC AAEC joins Reporters Without Borders and cartoonist associations in tribute The Association of American Editorial Cartoonists join Reporters without Borders, Cartooning for Peace, Cartoonists Rights Network International, and Cartoon Movement in paying tribute to all press cartoonists and their freedom of expression rights on the second anniversary of the Charlie Hebdo massacre. The full statement: On the eve of the second anniversary of the Charlie Hebdo massacre, Reporters Without Borders (RSF), Cartooning for Peace and other cartoonist associations pay tribute to all press cartoonists who defend media freedom by means of their cartoons. How you wield a pencil can still lead to violent reprisals.Only too often, cartoonists pay a high... read more Published: Sat, Jan 7, 2017 08:42 AM | Author: AAEC AAEC co-sponsors NYC Roz Chast exhibit and events The Museum of the City of New York is currently hosting a cartoon exhibition: Roz Chast: Cartoon Memoirs, a retrospective of the celebrated *New Yorker* artist and cartoonist’s work since 1978. The Association of American Editorial Cartoonists is an official co-sponsor of the series of events below accompanying the exhibit (beginning next week, which features AAEC member Liza Donnelly). As a co-sponsor, our membership is offered a 25% off discount on tickets. Click for event information. read more Published: Thu, Jun 23, 2016 06:26 PM | Author: AAEC Locher Award winner announced! The Locher Award Committee is pleased to announce the winner of the 2016 Locher Award, Devon Manney. The runner-up is Vanessa Barajas. For more information and to see the winning cartoons, please visit Locheraward.org. We received a tremendous response to the award this year, and the Locher Award Committee would like to thank everyone who applied. read more Published: Tue, Jun 21, 2016 06:11 PM | Author: AAEC John Locher Award expanded to graphic journalists, web cartoonists The John Locher Award has a new website and an expanded criteria for eligibility that includes graphic journalists and web cartoonists. Application for the award is now free. For full eligibility details, visit the new site. Entry deadline is April 15. read more Published: Thu, Feb 18, 2016 | Author: Alan Gardner Matt Bors’ The Nib lands at First Look Media A nice development for Matt Bors’ The Nib. First Look Media today announced that they have partnered with award winning cartoonist Matt Bors on his irreverent comics publication, The Nib. Formerly part of the online platform Medium, The Nib will re-launch this summer through First Look Media as an independent daily publication and online newsletter. […] read more Published: Thu, Feb 11, 2016 | Author: Alan Gardner Egyptian cartoonist arrested for running website without a license From the New York Times: An Egyptian cartoonist, whose work is occasionally critical of government figures, was arrested in the capital, Cairo, on Sunday and charged with running a webpage without a license, the country’s Interior Ministry said in a statement. The arrest of Islam Gaweesh appears to be part of an intensified clampdown on […] read more Published: Mon, Feb 1, 2016 | Author: Alan Gardner Peter Dunlap-Shohl publishes graphic novel about living with Parkinson”s disease Former Anchorage Daily News editorial cartoonist Peter Dunlap-Shohl has published a new graphic novel entitled “My Degeneration: A Journey Through Parkinson’s.” From the Anchorage Daily News: When Peter Dunlap-Shohl, the former editorial cartoonist for the Anchorage Daily News, received a diagnosis of Parkinson’s disease at age 43, he saw his whole world collapsing. Thirteen
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National UK Newspapers That Stopped Publishing in the 80s & 90s | Mental Floss UK National UK Newspapers That Stopped Publishing in the 80s & 90s As The Independent ceases its print edition, the big newspapers of the past that are no more... Simon Brew google+ Whilst the falling circulations of print newspapers have led to a collection of mergers, changes of frequencies and closures in recent times, it was a far rarer event in the 80s and 90s for this to happen. Particularly where big national newspapers with six figure sales were concerned. Yet here are five newspapers that, for one reason or another, failed to ultimately catch on - although unlike the newly-closed The Independent print edition, they haven't lived on online... Today The big selling point for Today when it launched in 1986 was colour. And lots of it. At a point when British newspapers were in black and white, it was launched by Eddy Shah in 1986, and proved the catalyst for the British newspaper industry switching to electronic production techniques. Not that that helped Today. Its Sunday equivalent closed in 1987, and by this point, Shah was long gone, having sold the paper to Lonrho. It in turn sold it to Rupert Murdoch's News International organisation in 1987. Today kept going for some time beyond that though, and was known for its surprising political teeth. The likes of Alastair Campbell and Tony Banks were on its payroll at various times in its life. However, come 1995, the economics of Today no longer worked, and the last major daily newspaper to close in the UK - to date at least - ended its time on November 17th of that year. News On Sunday A short-lived national, that launched in April 1987 and shut its doors in November 1987. The idea behind it was to introduce a left-wing widely-distributed Sunday newspaper, and John Pilger was originally editor-in-chief, although he left before issue one could be published, to be replaced by Keith Sutton. Advertised with the slogan "no tits but a lot of balls" (you can guess who that was a dig at), issue one of News On Sunday shifted 800,000 copies, but within three months, it was down to a quarter of that. In spite of funding support from trade unions, it finally closed down seven months after it began. Sporting Life Whilst Sporting Life continues in website form, the print publication was published for the last time in 1998, when it merged with the Racing Post. Mainly devoted to horse racing, Sporting Life launched in 1859 as a twice-weekly publication, going daily in 1883. For over 100 years it continued publication. The Queen Mother was said to be a fan. Sunday Correspondent A short-lived weekly broadsheet, that stayed alive for just over a year. The Sunday Correspondent was launched in a fanfare of publicity back in 1989, arguing it was the first launch into the 'quality' Sunday market since The Sunday Telegraph nearly 30 years earlier. However, the Sunday Correspondent would go head to head with another new Sunday launch, The Independent On Sunday, and during the summer of '89, talks took place to see if the two could work together. They could not. In spite of backers including the Chicago Tribune's publishers, the Correspondent's sales settled at around 220,000 copies a week, a third less than it needed. It folded in November 1990. The Independent On Sunday continues to this day. The European Launched by the late Robert Maxwell in 1990, The European was originally intended to be a daily newspaper in the aftermath of the collapse of the Berlin Wall. By launch, the plan had been scaled back to a weekly, but nonetheless, a publication with a pan-European focus duly hit the newstands on May 11th 1990. Circulation of The European fell below targets though, with its best sale being around 180,000 copies. Following Maxwell's death in 1991, The European was picked up by the Barclay brothers the year after, and by the mid-90s, the paper had offices in five cities across Euopean. Yet it ultimately closed in 1998, having gone through six editors in its short list (seven, if you count the fact that Charles Garsi
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Having a name meaning ‘Swift Seizer‘ which dinosaur had the description as being about 6 feet 5 inches in length, it had long curved claws for grasping prey and walked on two legs ?
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Velociraptor - WOW.com Velociraptor Source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Velociraptor Updated: 2017-01-08T03:42Z This article is about the dinosaur. For the Kasabian album, see Velociraptor! For other uses, see Raptor (disambiguation) . Lua error: callParserFunction: function "PROTECTIONEXPIRY" was not found. Velociraptor †V. osmolskae Godefroit et al., 2008 Velociraptor ( /vᵻˈlɒsᵻræptər/ ; meaning "swift seizer" in Latin ) [1] is a genus of dromaeosaurid theropod dinosaur that lived approximately 75 to 71 million years ago during the later part of the Cretaceous Period . [2] Two species are currently recognized, although others have been assigned in the past. The type species is V. mongoliensis; fossils of this species have been discovered in Mongolia . A second species, V. osmolskae, was named in 2008 for skull material from Inner Mongolia , China . Smaller than other dromaeosaurids like Deinonychus and Achillobator , Velociraptor nevertheless shared many of the same anatomical features. It was a bipedal , feathered carnivore with a long tail and an enlarged sickle-shaped claw on each hindfoot, which is thought to have been used to tackle prey . Velociraptor can be distinguished from other dromaeosaurids by its long and low skull , with an upturned snout. Velociraptor (commonly shortened to "raptor") is one of the dinosaur genera most familiar to the general public due to its prominent role in the Jurassic Park motion picture series. In real life, however, Velociraptor was roughly the size of a turkey, considerably smaller than the approximately 2 m (7 ft) tall 80 kg (180 lb) kg reptiles as seen in the films. Today, Velociraptor is well known to paleontologists , with over a dozen described fossil skeletons, the most of any dromaeosaurid. One particularly famous specimen preserves a Velociraptor locked in combat with a Protoceratops . Contents Description V. mongoliensis compared in size to a human Velociraptor was a mid-sized dromaeosaurid , with adults measuring up to 2.07 m (6.8 ft) long, 0.5 m (1.6 ft) high at the hip, and weighing up to 15 kg (33 lb). [3] The skull, which grew up to 25 cm (10 in) long, was uniquely up-curved, concave on the upper surface and convex on the lower. The jaws were lined with 26–28 widely spaced teeth on each side, each more strongly serrated on the back edge than the front. [1] [4] Velociraptor, like other dromaeosaurids, had a large manus ('hand') with three strongly curved claws, which were similar in construction and flexibility to the wing bones of modern birds . The second digit was the longest of the three digits present, while the first was shortest. The structure of the carpal (wrist) bones prevented pronation of the wrist and forced the 'hands' to be held with the palmar surface facing inwards ( medially ), not downwards. [5] The first digit of the foot, as in other theropods, was a small dewclaw . However, whereas most theropods had feet with three digits contacting the ground, dromaeosaurids like Velociraptor walked on only their third and fourth digits. The second digit, for which Velociraptor is most famous, was highly modified and held retracted off the ground. It bore a relatively large, sickle-shaped claw, typical of dromaeosaurid and troodontid dinosaurs. This enlarged claw, which could grow to over 6.5 cm (2.6 in) long around its outer edge, [6] was most likely a predatory device used to tear into or restrain struggling prey. [6] [7] Skeletal restoration of V. mongoliensis by Jaime A. Headden, 2010. As in other dromaeosaurs, Velociraptor tails had long bony projections ( prezygapophyses ) on the upper surfaces of the vertebrae , as well as ossified tendons underneath. The prezygapophyses began on the tenth tail (caudal) vertebra and extended forward to brace four to ten additional vertebrae, depending on position in the tail. These were once thought to fully stiffen the tail, forcing the entire tail to act as a single rod-like unit. However, at least one specimen has preserved a series of intact tail vertebrae curved sideways into an S-shape, suggesting that there wa
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Do I Know This ? Do I Know This ? Updated May 17, 2013, 12:23 AM Have you ever wondered who's got the most number of top singles in U.K ? Have you ever wondered which company is the world's top Global Brand ? Have you ever wondered which country has got the most or the highest number of Netizens ? Use template Amazing Facts 100 amazing & unknown facts! # Our eyes remain the same size from birth onward, but our nose and ears never stop growing. # The Barbie doll’s full name is Barbara Millicent Roberts. # The Mona Lisa has no eyebrows. # Ants never sleep! # When the moon is directly overhead, you will weigh slightly less. # Alexander Graham Bell, the inventor of the telephone, never called his wife or mother because they were both deaf. # An ostrich’s eye is bigger than its brain. # “I Am” is the shortest complete sentence in the English language. # Babies are born without knee caps – actually, they’re made of cartilage and the bone hardens between the ages of 2 and 6 years. # Happy Birthday (the song) is copyrighted. # Butterflies taste with their feet. # A “jiffy” is an actual unit of time for 1/100th of a second. # It is impossible to sneeze with your eyes open. # Leonardo Da Vinci invented the scissors. # Minus 40 degrees Celsius is exactly the same as minus 40 degrees Fahrenheit. # No word in the English language rhymes with month, orange, silver or purple. # Shakespeare invented the words “assassination” and “bump.” # Stewardesses is the longest word typed with only the left hand. # Elephants are the only animals that cannot jump. # The names of all the continents end with the same letter that they start with. # The sentence, “The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog” uses every letter in the English language. # The shortest war in history was between Zanzibar and England in 1896. Zanzibar surrendered after 38 minutes. # The strongest muscle in the body is the tongue. # The word “lethologica” describes the state of not being able to remember the word you want. # Camels have three eyelids to protect themselves from the blowing desert sand. # TYPEWRITER is the longest word that can be made using the letters on only one row of the keyboard. # You can’t kill yourself by holding your breath. # Money isn’t made out of paper. It’s made out of cotton. # Your stomach has to produce a new layer of mucus every two weeks or it will digest itself. # The dot over the letter “i” is called a tittle. # A duck’s quack doesn’t echo. No one knows why! # The “spot” on the 7-Up comes from its inventor who had red eyes – he was an albino. ’7′ was because the original containers were 7 ounces and ‘UP’ indicated the direction of the bubbles. # Chocolate can kill dogs, as it contains theobromine, which affects their heart and nervous system. # Because metal was scarce, the Oscars given out during World War II were made of plaster. # There are only two words in the English language that have all five vowels in order: “abstemious” and “facetious.” # If one places a tiny amount of liquor on a scorpion, it will instantly go mad and sting itself to death. # Bruce Lee was so fast that they actually had to slow film down so you could see his moves. # The original name for butterfly was flutterby. # By raising your legs slowly and laying on your back, you cannot sink into quicksand. # Dogs and cats, like humans, are either right or left handed. # Charlie Chaplin once won the third prize in a Charlie Chaplin look-alike contest. # Sherlock Holmes NEVER said “Elementary, my dear Watson”. # The Guinness Book of Records holds the record for being the book most often stolen from Public Libraries. # Bats always turn left when exiting a cave. # The shortest English word that contains the letters A, B, C, D, E, and F is “feedback.” # All Polar bears are left-handed. # In England, the Speaker of the House is not allowed to speak. # “Dreamt” is the only English word that ends in the letters “mt.” # Almonds are a member of the peach family, and apples belong to the rose family. # Peanuts are one of the ingredients of dynamite. # The only 15 letter word
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Prior to forming the rock group Humble Pie, Peter Frampton had top ten 1960s hits with which group?
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Happy Birthday Peter Frampton | KSHE 95 News > Real Rock News > Happy Birthday Peter Frampton Happy Birthday Peter Frampton Comments Share Happy Birthday to Peter Frampton, who turns 66 today (April 22nd)! Frampton first made his mark in Britain in the late-1960's with the pop group the Herd, and then later as part of the hard rocking Humble Pie with co-founder Steve Marriott. Frampton left Humble Pie in late 1971 to go solo, and released four moderate selling solo albums before releasing his 1976 blockbuster double album Frampton Comes Alive! The album propelled Frampton into superstardom with its hit singles "Show Me The Way," "Baby, I Love Your Way," and "Do You Feel Like We Do." In February, Peter Frampton released his latest album, Acoustic Classics, which covers key tracks from his '70s A&M catalogue and beyond -- including "Fig Tree Bay" "All I Want To Be (Is By Your Side)," "Wind Of Change," "Lines On My Face," "Do You Feel Like We Do?," "Sail Away," "Show Me The Way," "Baby I Love Your Way" -- with Frampton handling nearly all the guitar, keyboards, and bass work on the album. Frampton just wrapped the second leg of his acoustic tour dubbed, "RAW," and will be back on the road with his full band next month playing dates on his own, along with joint gigs with Lynyrd Skynyrd and Gregg Allman. Frampton shed some light on the sessions for the new Acoustic Classics album: "Just me and an acoustic (guitar) or me and a piano, depending on what I wrote it on. The only thing that I'm changing from that theory is, y'know, I need a guitar solo, so I do -- instead of an electric solo -- I'll do it on a different sounding guitar, I'll do a guitar solo, acoustic, over that. I'm not calling it an 'album' anymore. I don't know what it is -- it's a 'streamer.' I've got a 'streamer' coming out (laughs). So, whatever it is -- however people get to it." In 2014, Frampton performed as part of old friend Ringo Starr's backing band during that year's Grammy telecast and as part of the house band for CBS' The Beatles: The Night That Changed America - A Grammy Salute. Frampton appears on two tracks on Ringo's 2015 album, Postcards From Paradise. In 2014, Frampton released the critically acclaimed mini-album, Hummingbird In A Box. The set marked the first new Frampton music since the 2010 release of Thank You Mr. Churchill. The piece was originally commissioned by and performed with the Cincinnati Ballet in April 2013. Recently released is Frampton's new DVD and Blu-ray disc, FCA 35 Tour: An Evening With Peter Frampton, and its companion triple CD set, Best Of FCA! 35 Tour. The DVD features footage taped at New York City's Beacon Theater and Milwaukee's Pabst Theater, with Frampton personally going through the tour's performances for the best versions of all the songs for the CD -- which features his son, Julian Frampton, guesting on two songs. Also out now is the newly expanded Humble Pie collection, Performance: Rockin' The Fillmore - The Complete Recordings. The revised edition has been mixed and mastered from the original multi-tracks. The new edition features -- for the first time -- all four shows from the band historic Fillmore East stand as performed on May 28th and 29th, 1971. The collection includes the seven tracks that comprised the original 1971 double album, along with 15 previously unissued performances -- including the band's never-before-heard complete first set from May 28th, 1971. In 2010, Frampton released his 15th full studio album, Thank You Mr. Churchill, which features performances by the Funk Brothers, the Heartbreakers' Benmont Tench, son Julian Frampton, and Pearl Jam's Matt Cameron. The album was co-produced by his legendary '70s engineer Chris Kimsey, who after working with Frampton went on to man the boards and co-produce numerous Rolling Stones albums. Prior to leaving Humble Pie, Frampton was befriended by George Harrison who asked him to contribute acoustic guitar to assorted tracks for his 1970 solo debut, All Things Must Pass: "George called me up and he said, 'Look, we need to do some more acoustics,'
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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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Elgar - His Music : Enigma Variations ELGAR - HIS MUSIC VARIATIONS ON AN ORIGINAL THEME (Enigma), op 36 . A theme (Introduction) and fourteen variations for full orchestra. Approximate Length : Dedicated to : "To my friends pictured within" The story is told of how Elgar, returning home from giving violin lessons, sat down at the piano and, to unwind, began improvising. Alice commented favourably on the tune that emerged and Elgar responded by suggesting how certain of their friends might play it. Out of that spontaneous exchange grew the idea of the Enigma Variations, the work that finally secured Elgar's reputation as a composer of national, even international, standing. It remains one of the most popular works in the classical repertoire. In all , fourteen people and a dog are featured in the variations: Thirteenth Variation - ***: probably Lady Mary Lygon, a local noblewoman who sailed for Australia at about the time Elgar wrote the variation, which quotes from Mendelssohn's Calm Sea and Prosperous Voyage. The use of asterisks rather than initials has however invited speculation that they conceal the identity of Helen Weaver, Elgar's fiancée for eighteen months in 1883/84 before she emigrated to New Zealand; Fourteenth Variation - E.D.U.: Elgar himself, Edoo being Alice's pet name for him. There are two enigmas underlying the variations. The first and more readily solved is the identity of each of the 'friends pictured within'. Only the thirteenth variation has given rise to speculation that Elgar's use of asterisks rather than initials or a pet name may hide the true identity of the subject, possibly an old flame of Elgar's who had recently emigrated from Britain. But Elgar himself hinted at, and encouraged speculation over, a second, musical enigma, a popular tune which does not itself appear in the variations but of which the theme is the counterpoint. It is of course possible that this was one of Elgar's 'japes' and that the tune does not exist. If so, it has become a spectacularly successful jape, taken to great lengths and sparking a feverish debate that continues unabated. Auld Lang Syne is the most frequently touted candidate but excerpts from a range of works by composers Elgar admired, notably Mozart, have been found to show strong musical similarities with the theme while a 1975 correspondent to the Elgar Society Journal put together a convincing argument in favour of Rule Britannia as the solution. The speculation is intriguing but the mystery can never be satisfactorily solved, for Elgar revealed the identity of the tune to no-one and took the answer to the grave with him. Musically, the variations need no introduction. Apart from the first Pomp and Circumstance March which, through Land of Hope and Glory, has attained fame as much outside the concert hall as within it, the variations remain the most widely performed of all Elgar's works while the ninth variation - Nimrod - is arguably the most moving and best loved excerpt in the whole of the classical repertoire. Those wishing to learn more about the composition of the Variations and the "friends pictured within" may wish to consult Elgar Society member Patrick Turner's recent authoritative book on the subject. Return to :
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Celebrating Britten in Sweden, with Billy Budd Celebrating Britten in Sweden, with Billy Budd Overview Audio Selections The Story Who's Who Britten's opera is set at sea, on the British man-of-war H.M.S. Indomitable, during the Napoleonic wars in 1797. The opera presents portraits of a number of crew members, but the story focuses on three main characters -- a naïve, strapping young sailor named Billy Budd; his nemesis, the Master-at-Arms John Claggart; and the ship's beloved Captain Vere, or "Starry Vere," as the sailors call him. In a brief prologue, we see Captain Vere as an old man, looking back on his life, unable to forget the story of the young sailor Billy Budd, and Billy's fate at the hands of the officers on board the H.M.S. Indomitable. ACT ONE takes us back to that ship. The crew is on stage, busy at work, being bullied and whipped by their overseer. They sing a sea shanty with the refrain, "Oh heave away, heave!" Un deck, three prisoners have been brought on board. They're merchant marines who've been pulled off their ship and are about to be pressed into duty on the Indomitable. While questioning them, the Master-at-Arms, John Claggart, reveals his nasty side. One of the three men is a handsome young sailor named Billy Budd. He's cheerful and open hearted. He does, however, have a stutter, which comes out when he's in distress, at times leaving him frustrated and angry. When Billy realizes he's not going back to his old ship, he shouts a farewell to his mates. The ship is called Rights of Man, and in calling its name, Billy is misunderstood by his new officers to be encouraging dissent. They tell Claggart to keep an eye on him. Claggart goes them one better. He instructs his underling, Squeak, to deliberately provoke Billy. Meanwhile, Claggart orders Billy to remove his "fancy neckerchief: "This is a Man-o'-War," he says. Then, with a leering glance, he adds, "Take pride in yourself, Beauty, and you'll come to no harm." An old sailor named Dansker warns Billy about Claggart, but the young man pays little mind. In the next scene, Captain Vere is in his cabin, reading classic literature and musing on the parallels between his own times and those of the ancients. When he invites his officers in for drinks, they warn him about the new guy, Billy Budd. Vere waves them off; Billy is high-spirited, he tells them, but he's an innocent. In the final scene of Act One, the sailors are singing shanties up on deck. Billy goes down to his berth and finds Squeak rummaging through his things. The two men begin to fight. Claggart appears, realizes that Squeak has bungled his mission, and to conceal his own role has Squeak packed off to the brig. Claggart then insinuates himself into Billy's good graces, praising the young man's beauty and goodness. But as he later sings, it's exactly those qualities that inspire his own determination to destroy Billy. Claggart then sends for a sailor called the Novice, and forces him to attempt to bribe Billy into starting a mutiny. When the Novice does this, Billy resists, and then gets angry. As the two scuffle, the old man Dansker finds them, and calms Billy down. He then warns him -- again -- to beware of Claggart. As ACT TWO begins, the H.M.S. Indomitable is stuck in a thick fog. The men are champing at the bit to engage in battle. John Claggart, the ship's devious Master-at-Arms, tells Captain Vere that he thinks Billy Budd is a mutineer. Suddenly the fog begins to lift, and the sails of a French ship are visible. Vere orders his men to pursue the vessel and prepare for battle. But when he orders the cannon to fire, the shots fall short. The mist returns, and any chance of a battle ends. Claggart again approaches the captain, and this time he's more more insistent. He tells Vere he has proof that Billy accepted a bribe of gold in exchange for starting a mutiny. Vere is angry, but still refuses to believe Claggart -- preferring to confront Billy himself. Vere, alone in his cabin, sings of his confidence that Billy is innocent. But when Claggart brings Billy in for questioning, Billy be
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Arnold Schwarzenegger, Robert Patrick and Kristanna Loken have all played terminators in movies, but which one played the T-1000 in Terminator 2: Judgement Day?
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Terminator 3 - Rise of the Machines by Jonathan Mostow |Arnold Schwarzenegger, Nick Stahl, Claire Danes | 883929018567 | DVD | Barnes & Noble® Videos Overview The second sequel to the 1984 sci-fi action classic, Terminator 3: Rise of the Machines is the first film without the involvement of director James Cameron. Instead, Jonathan Mostow, the man behind Breakdown and U-571, has stepped in to fill the shoes left vacant by Cameron. In addition, the role of John Connor from the second film has been recast, with In the Bedroom's Nick Stahl taking over for Edward Furlong. Set ten years after the events of 1991's Terminator 2: Judgement Day, the film finds Connor living on the streets as a common laborer. Sarah Connor, his mother, has since died, and their efforts in the second film have not stopped the creation of SkyNet artificial intelligence network. As he will still become the leader of the human resistance, Connor is once again targeted by a Terminator sent from the future by SkyNet. This new Terminator, T-X (Kristanna Loken), is a female and is more powerful than any of her predecessors. To protect Connor, the human resistance sends a new T-101 (Arnold Schwarzenegger) back from the future. Also starring Claire Danes, Terminator 3: Rise of the Machines had its world premiere when it showed out of competition at the 2003 Cannes Film Festival. Advertising Editorial Reviews Barnes & Noble - Ed Hulse The Terminator trilogy comes to an immensely satisfying finish with this apocalyptic, action-crammed adventure, which finds a clueless mankind moving inexorably toward its subjugation by machines. Humanity's last best hope, John Connor ( Nick Stahl ), lives quietly "off the grid," eschewing anything that might leave computerized clues to his whereabouts. After being targeted for assassination years ago (or years hence, actually) by a time-traveling "Terminator," he leaves little to chance. But unbeknownst to John, a smarter, more fearsome terminator, the TX ( Kristanna Loken ), has been dispatched to the early 21st century to prevent him from leading the Resistance. Timing is everything, because the SkyNet computer network is about to go on line. To protect him, allies in the future send a new bodyguard, the upgraded T-850 ( Arnold Schwarzenegger ), back in time to find the young man before TX does. The result of all this, as you might imagine, is action aplenty. Director Jonathan Mostow , who demonstrated a flair for efficient cinematic thrills in U-571 , knows what Terminator fans want and he delivers it in spades. The series' fans also have come to expect top-of-the-line special effects, and in that respect the production team has outdone itself. The "evil" terminator played by Robert Patrick in T2 remains one of sci-fi's most memorable villains, but the gorgeous Loken makes an equally strong impression, even if her potent right hand invites unfortunate comparisons to Inspector Gadget . Claire Danes , making a welcome return to the screen, brings striking credibility to her role as the feisty young woman unsuspectingly caught up in John Connor’s date with destiny. And then, of course, there's Arnold...need we say more? The governor of California is in fine fettle as the relentless T-850, a walking demolition team programmed to save his youthful charge, even if it means blowing up half the state -- which is just about what it takes. We'd hardly call T3 cerebral, but it takes its fanciful premise seriously and arrives at its conclusion with nary a groan. The breathtaking rush of eye-popping action set pieces, together with the satisfying approach to continuing the Terminator story line, makes this a fitting finale to one of moviedom's most amazing trilogies. That is, if it remains a trilogy. All Movie Guide - Jeremy Wheeler In the post-millennia sea of overblown action epics with inflated running times, the third installment in the Terminator franchise is a lean, mean breath of action, defying most low expectations and proving that you don't have to be James Cameron to know what makes this successful and entertaining serie
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On This Day 1926: The first greyhound meeting with a mechanical hare took place at Belle Vue, Manchester. 2000: Portugal midfielder Luis Figo, star of Euro 2000, became the world's most expensive footballer when he joined Real Madrid for £37million from Barcelona. 2005: Australia won the first Ashes Test at Lord's by 239 runs. England recovered to win a memorable series 2-1. 2005: Lance Armstrong won a record seventh successive Tour de France - his final Tour before his temporary retirement. He was later stripped of all his titles after evidence of his doping emerged. 2009: England midfielder Steven Gerrard was found not guilty of affray by a jury at Liverpool Crown Court. 2010: Down thrashed Sligo in round four of the SFC qualifiers, winning by 3-20 to 0-10. 2010: Former world snooker champion Alex Higgins died at the age of 61. 2014: Brothers Alastair and Jonny Brownlee finished first and second for England in the Commonwealth Games men's triathlon in Glasgow. Birthdays Zaheer Abbas (cricket) - former Pakistan and Gloucestershire batsman, born 1947. Jim Leighton (soccer) - former Manchester United, Aberdeen and Scotland goalkeeper, born 1958. Barry Bonds (baseball) - controversial former San Francisco Giants star, holder of the all-time record for home runs in Major League, born 1964. Martin Keown (soccer) - former Arsenal and England defender, born 1966. Steven Richardson (golf) - played in 1991 Ryder Cup, born 1966. Dino Baggio (soccer) - former Italy midfielder who had a brief spell on loan at Blackburn in 2003, born 1971. Daniele De Rossi (soccer) - Roma and Italy midfielder, born 1983. Lukas Rosol (tennis) - Czech world number 54, famous for defeating Rafael Nadal at Wimbledon in 2012, born 1985. Quick Quiz Blitz 1 Which three football clubs have won all four English divisional titles? 2 Australia fast bowler Shaun Tait is playing for which county in this summer's NatWest T20 Blast? 3 British number one women's tennis player Johanna Konta was born in which city? 4 Who has been the top jockey at the Cheltenham Festival for eight of the last nine years? 5 Who scored the goal for Tipperary in All-Ireland SFC success over Derry? Sport on TV Today (Sunday, July 24) GAA: The Sunday Game Live - RTE 1 (1.30pm) - Waterford v Wexford (Throw-in 2.00pm) and Galway v Clare (Throw-in 4.00pm); The Sunday Game - RTE 2 - 21.30 SOCCER: International Champions Cup, Inter Milan v Paris St Germain - Sky Sports 1 2200; Euro Under-19s final - Eurosport 1 1905; MLS, New York Red Bulls v New York City FC - Sky Sports 3 1755, Sporting Kansas City v Seattle Sounders - Sky Sports 3 2000; Women's Super League, Notts County v Man City - BT Sport 1 1530. CRICKET: Second Test, England v Pakistan - Sky Sports 2 1030; First Test, West Indies v India - Sky Sports 5 1455. GOLF: PGA Tour, Canadian Open - Sky Sports 4 1800; Senior Open, Carnoustie - Sky Sports 4 1330; LPGA Tour, Scottish Open - Sky Sports 4 1030. CYCLING: Tour de France stage 21 - ITV4 1300, Eurosport 1 1530, ITV4 1200, S4C 1600; Tour de France women's 90km race - Eurosport 1 1330. TENNIS: ATP Tour, Citi Open - Sky Sports 2 2000; WTA Tour - Stanford Classic, BT Sport 1 2200. MOTOR RACING: Formula One, Hungarian Grand Prix race - Channel 4 1200, Sky Sports F1 1230. ATHLETICS: World Junior Championships, Bydgoszcz - Eurosport 2 2115. MOTORCYCLE RACING: British Superbikes - Eurosport 2 1230. DARTS: World Matchplay - Sky Sports 1 1900. SAILING: America's Cup World Series - BT Sport 1 1245. BASEBALL: MLB - BT Sport/ESPN 1800, BT Sport 2 1900, Los Angeles Dodgers v St Louis Cardinals BT Sport/ESPN 0100 (Mon). Tomorrow (Monday, July 25) CRICKET: Fourth day of the second Investec Test from Old Trafford, England v Pakistan - Sky Sports 2 1030; final day of the first Test from North Sound, West Indies v India - Sky Sports 1 1455. SOCCER: Betfred Cup first round, Rangers v Stranraer - BT Sport 1 1915. TENNIS: ATP Tour, Rogers Cup from Toronto - Sky Sports 3 1600; WTA Tour, Rogers Cup from Montreal - BT Sport 2 1730, BT Sport 1 0000 (Tue). CYCLING: Tour de Wallonie stage three - Eurosport 2 1415.
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"""Call me Ishmael"" are the opening words of which famous 19th century novel?"
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‘Moby-Dick’ Marathon in New York - The New York Times The New York Times N.Y. / Region |Call It a ‘Moby’ Marathon Search Call It a ‘Moby’ Marathon By AMANDA PETRUSICH Continue reading the main story Photo “MOBY-DICK” intimidates. Its hundreds of pages of rich, sometimes inscrutable prose, assembled in service of a quest story that’s heartbreaking if not existentially ruinous, make up the kind of novel you’ll want to impale, attach to an oak plaque and hang over the mantel when you finish. If you finish. Much like its namesake, it is not easily vanquished. Beginning Friday evening, though, more than 160 New Yorkers are giving it a shot — out loud and in succession. Amanda Bullock, the director of public programming at the AIDS advocacy group Housing Works, and Polly Bresnick, a writer and teacher, have organized a marathon-style reading of the Melville masterwork. It will unfold over three days at three independent bookstores — Word, in Greenpoint, Brooklyn; Housing Works Bookstore and Café, in SoHo; and Molasses Books, in Bushwick, Brooklyn. While there are other “Moby-Dick” marathons each year around the country, with bearded, bespectacled acolytes flocking to seaside ports, sipping from thermoses of grog and readjusting their sweaters at the podium, this, organizers say, is New York City’s first. And it includes local actors (Paul Dano, Zoe Kazan), authors (Sarah Vowell), visual artists, journalists, critics and assorted Melville fans who responded to an open Twitter call. (Ms. Bullock lovingly referred to the roster as a “nerd fest.”) “We thought it would be cool to do one in New York because of Melville’s relationship to the city,” Ms. Bullock explained. The year is not particularly significant, but this weekend was picked to honor the date the book was first published in the United States , Nov. 14, 1851. The basics are familiar to all: Narrated by a New York-based sailor named Ishmael, the book tells the story of Captain Ahab, a crusty, vengeful old salt with a jawbone for a peg-leg, an “ungodly, godlike man” intent on harpooning a great white whale named Moby Dick. Although Ishmael arrives in New Bedford, Mass. — which hosts its own 25-hour marathon every January at the New Bedford Whaling Museum — the book begins in Manhattan, where Melville was born, periodically lived, and died. There Ishmael finds himself growing “grim about the mouth,” stuck in the “damp, drizzly November” of his soul. Looking for a little psychic solace he stuffs a shirt or two into his old carpetbag and books it to New Bedford, intent on seeing a bit of “the watery part of the world.” Photo A "Moby-Dick" view of the East River from Corlears Hook Park. Credit Librado Romero/The New York Times The book, with its epic, man-versus-ocean showdown, feels especially germane to New York right now, in the grim aftermath of Hurricane Sandy . “Post-Sandy it could not be more timely, seems to me,” the author Rick Moody, who is reading on Saturday, wrote in an e-mail. “The whole opening, about how the sea calls to Ishmael, is like the siren song of N.Y.C. after the superstorm.” Continue reading the main story Joanna Smith Rakoff, author of the novel “A Fortunate Age” and another of Saturday’s scheduled readers, felt the same way. “Reading it during these somewhat difficult days,” she said, “it felt very universal and timeless, like it speaks to this particular moment in New York.” Advertisement Continue reading the main story In the last 160 years the arc of the novel — in which redemption is elusive, if not impossible, and vengeance yields only catastrophe — has become an essential part of our narrative lexicon. It can feel inescapable. (Two new projects based loosely on it — a movie set in outer space and a television pilot — are apparently in the works.) Nathaniel Philbrick, author of “Why Read Moby-Dick?,” said the book endures in part because it can offer comfort and, on occasion, answers. “Whether it’s New York in the last couple weeks, with Sandy, or the fiscal cliff looming ahead, whenever things feel like they’re on the brink of eminent disast
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Rent Rent The 1996 Broadway rock musical Rent by Jonathan Larson is a modern expression of the Bohemian ideal. The musical is based extensively on Puccini's La Boheme , incorporating musical themes, plot twists, and even lyrics of the opera. However, Rent also examines modern issues, such as homosexual relationships, AIDS, and drug addiction. Premiering on February 13, 1996, the musical won widespread acclaim, a group of passionate fans (who call themselves "Rentheads"), and several important prizes: the New York Drama Critics Circle Award, six Drama Desk Awards, three Obie Awards, four Tony Awards, and the Pulitzer Prize. The musical takes place in New York City's East Village; its characters are young artists attempting to make a living while staying true to their ideals. Many of them are HIV-positive; the need to prove their brief lives were worthwhile and productive consumes them. They try to live each day at a time, concentrating on the value of their relationships with one another. More than a century later, Murger's story of Bohemian life continues to resonate. Rent and La Boheme: Similarities Rent Mimi, a dancer - Roger's love interest Collins, a philosopher Angel Schunard, a musician - Collins's love interest Maureen, an actress - Mark's former girlfriend Joanne, a lawyer - Maureen's new girlfriend Benny, the landlord Mimi, a seamstress - Rodolfo's love interest Colline, a philosopher Alcindoro, Musetta's new boyfriend Benoit, the landlord Mark and Roger warm themselves in the first scene by burning Mark's screenplays and Roger's music posters. Rodolfo and Marcello warm themselves in the first scene by burning Rodolfo's five-act drama. Mimi enters Mark's and Roger's apartment during a power outage, looking for a light for her candle. Her first song ends with the words "They call me Mimi." Mimi enters Marcello's and Rodolfo's apartment looking for a light for her candle. Her first aria begins with the words "They call me Mimi." Roger is mezmerized by Mimi's "hair in the moonlight." Rodolfo sings of Mimi's "sweet visage bathed in a soft lunar dawn." Maureen sings: "Every single day, I walk down the street I hear people say 'Baby's so sweet.' Ever since puberty, everybody stares at me Boys, girls, I can't help it, baby." Musetta sings: "When I walk alone through the street people stop and stare, and all seek in me my beauty from head to foot." Angel is hired to kill an annoying dog by drumming incessantly. Schaunard is hired to kill an annoying parrot by "incessant musical performance" (Groos and Parker, 14) Roger says he wants to leave town because Mimi has renewed her relationship with her previous boyfriend, but Mark encourages him to admit that he is afraid that she will soon die and does not want to grow too close to her. Rodolfo says he wants to stop his relationship with Mimi because she is flirtatious, but eventually reveals to Marcello that she is also deathly ill. After Roger and Mimi's separation, Maureen finds Mimi "freezing" in a park and brings her to Mark and Roger's. After Rodolfo and Mimi's separation, Musetta meets Mimi, who is "so cold," on the street and takes her to Marcello and Rodolfo's. As Mimi lies dying, she says to Roger, "I should tell you - I love you" As Mimi dies, she says "I have so many things I want to tell you ... you are my love and all my life!" Mimi nearly dies of AIDS at the end of the musical. Mimi dies of tuberculosis at the end of the opera.
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The Peasants' Revolt in England in 1381 led by men such as John Ball, Wat Tyler and Jack Straw, and the most extreme and widespread insurrection in English history, was about what?
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Britannia History: The Peasants' Revolt The History of the Peasants' Revolt by Jeff Hobbs P E A S A N T S' R E V O L T 14th Century Poll Tax Riots The Peasants' Revolt of 1381 is one of the most dramatic events of English history. What began as a local revolt in Essex quickly spread across much of the south east of England, while some of the peasants took their grievances direct to the young King, Richard II, in London. The revolt began in Essex when locals in Brentwood reacted to an over-zealous poll-tax collector. From Brentwood, resistance to tax collectors spread to neighbouring villages, while across counties such as Kent, Suffolk, Hertfordshire and Norfolk, armed bands of villagers and townsmen also rose up and attacked manors and religious houses. It was the rebels of Essex and Kent who marched on London. By 12th June, the Essex men were camped at Mile End, in fields just beyond Aldgate, and on the following day the Kentish men arrived at Blackheath. Incredibly, neither the government nor the city of London authorities seem to have been prepared, although the king was moved from Windsor to the Tower of London. During the next few days, the different bands of rebels from Essex and Kent were joined by some of London's poor, and they set about attacking political targets in the city. They burned down the Savoy Palace, which was the home of John of Gaunt - Richard II's uncle, and probably the most powerful magnate in the realm. They set fire to the Treasurer's Highbury Manor, opened prisons and destroyed legal records. On 14th June, King Richard and a handful of lords and knights met the Essex peasants at Mile End. The peasants pledged their allegiance to Richard, and handed him a petition which asked for the abolition of villeinage, for labour services based on free contracts, and for the right to rent land at fourpence an acre. The King said he would grant these demands. Remarkably, later that day some peasants entered the Tower itself and invaded the Royal bedchambers and the privy wardrobe. Whilst in the Tower, some rebels took the Archbishop of Canterbury, the Chancellor and John of Gaunt's physician into custody. They then dragged them onto Tower Hill and executed them. The rebels considered these men 'traitors,' perhaps holding them responsible for the various charges of corruption and extravagance that Parliament had aimed at the Royal administration for the past decade or so. Anyway, after these events it seems that many of the Essex rebels began to disperse. The next day, King Richard met the Kentish peasants at Smithfield. They demanded an end to all lordship beyond that of the King, that the Church's estates be confiscated and divided among the wider populace and that there be only Bishops throughout the whole kingdom. The numerous radical preachers who took part in the revolt probably put forward these religious demands. As before, the King agreed to all the demands put before him. However, the rebel leader, Wat Tyler, apparently addressed the King with insolence and the Mayor of London pulled Tyler from his horse and a squire killed him. The crowd prepared to rush the King and his men, but Richard confronted them, and convinced them to follow him. As he led them away, the Mayor made off to the city where he recruited a force which soon surrounded the rebels. Richard declared that all should be pardoned and should return peacefully to their homes. The London revolt was effectively over. Elsewhere, villages around London, such as Clapham, Chiswick and Twickenham had been plundered and burnt. Even in the north of England, there were at least three isolated outbreaks - in York, Scarborough and Beverley. But the most serious risings outside London were in the eastern counties. In St Albans, the local townsmen drained the Abbot's fishpond, killed his game, sacked the houses of his officials and burned the charters that gave him his manorial rights. In Bury St Edmunds, the Prior was tried and beheaded by rebels. In Cambridge, peasants and townsmen damaged parts of the University, burne
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Wat Tyler and the Peasants Revolt Wat Tyler and the Peasants Revolt Navigation By Ben Johnson | Comments In 1381, some 35 years after the Black Death had swept through Europe decimating over one third of the population, there was a shortage of people left to work the land. Recognising the power of ‘supply and demand’, the remaining peasants began to re-evaluate their worth and subsequently demanded higher wages and better working conditions. Not surprisingly the government of the day, comprising mainly of the land-owning Bishops and Lords, passed a law to limit any such wage rise. In addition to this, extra revenue was required to support a long and drawn out war with the French, and so a poll tax was introduced. It was the third time in four years that such a tax had been applied. This crippling tax meant that everyone over the age of 15 had to pay one shilling. Perhaps not a great deal of money to a Lord or a Bishop, but a significant amount to the average farm labourer! And if they could not pay in cash, they could pay in kind, such as seeds, tools etc. All of which could be vital to the survival of a farmer and his family for the coming year. Things appear to have come to a head when in May 1381 a tax collector arrived in the Essex village of Fobbing to find out why the people there had not paid their poll tax. The villagers appear to have taken exception to his enquiries and promptly threw him out. The following month, the 15-year-old King Richard II sent in his soldiers to re-establish law and order. But the villagers of Fobbing meted out the same unceremonious treatment to them. Joined by other villagers from all corners of the southeast of England, the peasants decided to march on London in order to plead their case for a better deal before their young king. Not that the peasants blamed Richard for their problems, their anger was aimed instead at his advisors – Simon Sudbury, the Archbishop of Canterbury , and John of Gaunt, the Duke of Lancaster, whom they believed to be corrupt. In what appears to have been a well organized and coordinated popular uprising, the peasants set off for London on the 2nd June in a sort of pincer movement. The villagers from the north of the Thames, primarily from Essex, Norfolk and Suffolk, converged on London via Chelmsford. Those from the south of the Thames, comprising mainly of Kentish folk, first attacked Rochester Castle and then Sudbury’s Canterbury, before setting off for Blackheath on the outskirts of London. More than 60,000 people are reported to have been involved in the revolt, and not all of them were peasants: soldiers and tradesmen as well as some disillusioned churchmen, including one Peasant leader known as ‘the mad priest of Kent’, John Ball. As the peasants moved on to London, they destroyed tax records and registers, and removed the heads from several tax officials who objected to them doing so. Buildings which housed government records were burned down. It was during the march one man emerged as their natural leader - Wat Tyler (Walter the Tyler) from Kent. The rebels entered London (as some of the locals had kindly left the city gates open to them!) and somehow the Savoy Palace of the unpopular John of Gaunt got a little scorched in the process, with much of the palace’s contents being deposited in the nearby Thames. With all of the temptations of the ‘big city’ on offer however, Wat Tyler seems to have lost control of some of his ‘pleasure seeking’ peasants. With some falling foul to the power of the demon drink, looting and murder are reported to have taken place. In particular however, the peasants targeted their hatred at the lawyers and priests of the city. In an attempt to prevent further trouble, the king agreed to meet the Wat Tyler at Mile End on 14th June. At this meeting, Richard II gave into all of the peasants demands and asked that they go home in peace. Satisfied with the outcome - a promised end to serfdom and feudalism - many did start the journey home. Whilst this meeting was taking place however, some of the rebels marched on the Tower
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Female Vocal Range - Various Singing Voice Types for Women | Your Personal Singing Guide Female Vocal Range and Voice Types! There are many vocal ranges and voice types for females, and this section will discuss about the 3 main types of female voices, their respective note ranges, as well as how their tessituras or most comfortable voice ranges differ from each other. One point to note: There is a difference between the 2 terms – Vocal Range and Voice Type; The Range of our Voice refers to the range of notes that the voice can reach or produce a sound at, whereas Voice Type refers to the various kinds of voices classified using certain criteria like range of vocals, tessituras, register transition points, vocal timbre or tone and so on. Click on the links provided above to learn how to find the full range of your voice, as well as understand more about the various voice classification criteria and learn how to determine your own voice type! Now, the 3 main types of female voices are as follows: 1. Soprano Let us look at each of these voices in more detail: 1. SOPRANO As many of us would know, the Soprano voice is the highest of the female voices, and many of us would be familiar with this voice type. I am sure many ladies out there would be envious of their Soprano friends who seem to be able to hit the high notes with such ease! A typical Soprano vocal range would probably be from the A note below middle C (A3) to the F or G note 2 octaves above (F6 or G6), making it a range of 2 plus to 3 octaves. Of course, this is not to be taken as an exact measurement but more as a rough guideline for soprano voices, and proper breath support must be used when measuring vocal ranges during singing. The Soprano Tessitura is also usually higher than the other female voice types, considering that the overall vocal range is the highest among the female voices. A Soprano would also probably transition out of her chest voice around the E flat note above middle C (E4) and shift into her head voice around the F sharp note one octave above the middle C (F5). The soprano voice usually has a bright tone, and she would usually have a strong head voice, but a relatively weaker middle voice. Sopranos are also able to sing more high notes and sustain at a high pitch better than a mezzo soprano can, and they are also most often the lead role for operas or shows. 2. MEZZO SOPRANO For most ladies out there, you would probably belong to this voice type as the Mezzo Soprano voice is the most common female voice type out of the 3 main types, and it lies between the higher Soprano voice and the lower Contralto voice. The vocal range for the Mezzo Soprano voice would be likely between the G note below middle C (G3) to the C note more than 2 octaves above (C6), making it also a range of around slightly more than 2 octaves. The Mezzo Soprano Tessitura or most comfortable vocal range lies somewhere between the Soprano Tessitura and the Contralto Tessitura. The Mezzo would probably transition out of chest voice around the E note just above middle C (E4) and shift into head voice around the E note one octave above the middle C octave (E5). Be sure to avoid the common singing problem of head raising when you are measuring your register transitions. The Mezzo Soprano has a stronger middle voice and a weaker head voice as compared to the Soprano. Also, the tone of the Mezzo Soprano’s voice is darker or deeper than the Soprano’s. 3. CONTRALTO The Contralto voice is the lowest among the female voices, and it is certainly more unique among females, as the typical female voices would probably either be the Soprano or Mezzo Soprano voices. Also, a common misconception would be to use the term ‘Alto’ instead of ‘Contralto’ to refer to female voices with this low range of notes. We should use the term ‘Contralto’ to refer to this low female voice type, as ‘Alto’ more commonly refers to the range or notes to be sung and is not exactly a voice type. The term ‘Alto’ is commonly used in choral singing to refer to the vocal parts to be sung by singers doing the Alto sectio
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Issue 214 by East Cork Journal (page 50) - issuu issuu 44 Wednesday, October 26th, 2011 - The East Cork Journal PUZZLES The Puzzler WIN 2TICKETS FOR... All Mixed Up TEL. (021) 4630066 WITH OUR 3 21 23 Congratulations to last week’s winner: CHARLOTTE GRYZBOWSKI, COBH ACROSS 1. Invade (6) 3. Billie Jo, singer (6) 6. Large gun (6) 7. Flour/egg mixture (6) 8. Ecclesiastical council (5) 10. Jimmy, TV soccer pundit (7) 14. Patron saint of travellers (11) 17. Montevideo’s country (7) 19. Fine cotton thread (5) 20. Ricochet (6) 21. Comrade (6) 22. Cook gently (6) 23. Evade (6) DOWN 1. Indict (6) 2. Throng (5) 4. Woodworking tool (5) 5. Emphasise (6) 9. India’s first PM (5) 11. Chess piece (4) 12. Swerves (5) 13. Continent (4) 15. Toadstool, mushroom eg (6) 16. Hawk, sell (6) 18. Relation (5) 19. Rules (anag) (5) ANSWERS TO LAST WEEK’S CROSSWORD: ACROSS: 1. Consumer 5. Hump 7. Mite 8. Literate 9. Dealer 12. Despise 15. Mangled 19. Lennox 21. Planning 22. Wadi 23. Ease 24.Saturate. DOWN: 1. Comedy 2. Steel 3. Molar 4. Rattle 5.Hard up 6. Please 10. Amen 11. Evil 12. Dud 13.Safe 14. Iran 15. Magpie 16. Grange 17. Envies 18. Excite 19. Light 20. Newer. Name: ______________________________ Address: ____________________________ _____________________________________ _____________________________________ Tel (mobile):______________________________ Home:_______________________________ Entries to East Cork Journal, 1st Floor, Watersedge, Riverside Way, Midleton E H Test your concentration with this word ladder L E F T S I L K Five Minutes - Five Questions 1. The terms biconvex, biconcave, positive meniscus, negative meniscus, and plano-convex refer to types of what? 2. What island is noted for its biodiversity and 80% unique wildlife due to more than 80 million years' isolation from continental land mass? 3. On a standard piano what normally is the lowest note? 4. What is Julia Donaldson's hugely successful character and book, based on a Chinese folk tale of a fox that borrows the terror of a tiger? 5. What childplay and teaching-aid modelling product did William Harbutt devise and produce in 1900, in an old flour mill near Bath, UK? Answer to last week’s Medium 2 ANSWERS TO WORDGAMES: 1. NIGHTWEAR 2. LIFT LILT SILT ANSWERS: 1. Lens 2. Madagascar 3. A 4. The Gruffalo 5. Plasticine 1 Find the 9 letter word hidden in this word wheel Answer to last week’s Difficult Tea-Break Crossword SUDOKU
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What is the name for small round pieces of lamb, or chocolates with hazelnuts?
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Noisette | Define Noisette at Dictionary.com noisette [nwah-zet; French nwa-zet] /nwɑˈzɛt; French nwaˈzɛt/ Spell [nwah-zets; French nwa-zet] /nwɑˈzɛts; French nwaˈzɛt/ (Show IPA) 1. a loin, fillet, or other lean section of meat: an entrée of lamb noisettes. Origin of noisette Latin 1890-1895 1890-95; < French: a round, rather thick slice of fillet or loin of lamb or mutton, diminutive of noix choice part of a cut of meat, literally, nut, kernel < Latin nucem, accusative of nux; see -ette Dictionary.com Unabridged
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Turkish Cuisine | The Discerning Collection, Boutique Holidays in Turkey, Morocco, Mallorca and Greek Islands! Vine leaves stuffed with either rice or minced lamb mixed with mint and Turkish spices. Imam Bayildı A split aubergine filled with tomatoes and onions. This dish translates as the priest fainted! According to legend, when the Imam was served this dish he fainted in shock at how delicious it was, hence the name! Caçik A very tasty, albeit strong, garlic dip traditionally made with yoghurt and chunks of cucumber. Generally served with main courses consisting of meat. Main courses Iskender kebap Slices of döner meat (lamb) served on a bed of pide bread, covered with a spicy tomato sauce and yoghurt served on the side. Hot clarified butter is poured over the top of this dish as it is being served. Şiş kebap – Diced chicken or lamb, barbequed and served on a skewer with rice and salad. Köfte – Homemade grilled meatballs of either ground beef or lamb, generally served with rice, salad and chips. Mantı Turkish-style ravioli covered in a delicious garlic yoghurt sauce topped with paprika and melted butter. Güveç – A meat or vegetable casserole topped with melted cheese, served in a clay pot. Pide – A Turkish-style flatbread pizza with a selection of delicious toppings such as ground mince and onions, white cheese and peppers and spinach and egg. Gözleme – Turkish pancakes cooked on a hot iron plate and served with a variety of fillings such as white cheese and parsley, potato and meat and chocolate and banana! Desserts Baklava Layers of filo pastry filled with nuts, often pistachios or walnuts, soaked in honey syrup. Sickly but delicious! Sütlaç Turkish rice pudding with a burnt cinnamon top, always served cold! Künefe Layers of shredded wheat, with a white cheese centre drenched in honey syrup served straight from the oven. A definite favourite!! Helva There are many different varieties of this delicious sesame honey dessert. More often it is served in slices at the end of a meal. Drinks Ayran A refreshing drink made from yoghurt, salt and water mixed together and generally served ice-cold in a tall glass. The best hangover cure yet invented! Turk Kahvesi A thick and strong local coffee, served in thimble-sized cups as Sade (no sugar), Orta (medium sugar) or Sekerli (a lot of sugar) Çay Turkish black tea, served day and night in tulip- shaped glasses with lots of sugar. Beer You will found that most restaurants and bars serve either Efes or Pilsen, a Turkish lager. Raki An aniseed-flavoured spirit distilled from pressed grapes. Generally drunk mixed with water and ice with an extra glass of water on the side. An excellent accompaniment to Meze and fish. Rumour has it that if you had a lot of Raki to drink the night before, clearing your head with a glass of water the next day will only start the process off again!! Raki is also known as ‘Aslan Suyu’ or ‘lion’s milk’, and is the national alcoholic drink of Turkey. Şarap Surprisingly, Turkish wine is quite palatable and all licensed restaurants will offer a generous selection of red, white and rose wines produced in Turkey. There are two main producers ‘Doluca’ & ‘Kavaklidere’. Here are a few popular wines that you may come across: Cankaya – A dry white Angora Beyaz – A fruit dry white Narince – A dry white with an oaky taste Lal – A fruity dry rose Yakut – A fruity light bodied red Angora Kirmizi – A well rounded red Şerefe! – Cheers! There are two types of lager widely available. Efes Pilsen is the local brand and is extremely palatable. Tuborg is a Danish beer produced under licence in Turkey. Both are served either on draught (fıçı bira) or in a bottle (şişe bira). However they come, they provide welcome refreshment! Imported spirits are available and while you may find them quite expensive, they are usually served in double measures. For an equally big measure, Turkish spirits – gin, vodka and brandy – are cheaper than their UK equivalent and when served with appropriate mixers, they are equally as enjoyable. There is also a wide range of Turkish-produced liqueurs (
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'Aston', 'Mick' and 'Davies' are the three central characters in which play by Harold Pinter?
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The Caretaker Characters - eNotes.com The Caretaker Characters link Link Mick Mick, a man in his late twenties, Aston’s brother. He is the first character seen onstage in the play, although he does not speak or interact with the other characters until the end of act 1. From the outside, he tries to control the other two. When he does speak, he tends to utter either single lines or long incoherent ramblings about unseen friends and relatives, sprinkled with dozens of London place names, financial terms, and interior decorator’s phrases. He owns the derelict building in which Aston has his flat, and he has dreams of converting it into a high-class penthouse, dreams that he has no apparent means to fulfill. He has tried and failed to reconnect with Aston by giving him a home, and he hopes now that he can get to Aston through Davies. Instead, he becomes jealous of Aston’s relationship with Davies and turns his anger on them both. Aston Aston, a man in his late thirties. He lives alone in a run-down flat piled high with old paint buckets, boxes of screws and nails, a shopping cart, and even a detached kitchen sink. A former factory worker, he has been unemployed ever since undergoing electric shock treatments years ago. The treatments left him brain-damaged, and he endures terrible headaches. He rescues Davies from a fight and brings him to his own flat, where he offers him a bed, a bit of tobacco for his pipe, an old pair of shoes, and, eventually, a job as caretaker of the building.... (The entire section is 575 words.) Get Free Access Start your free trial with eNotes for complete access to this resource and thousands more. 30,000+ Study Guides Save time with thousands of teacher-approved book and topic summaries. Get Homework Help Ask real teachers questions on any subject or search 300,000+ answers. On the Go Access
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SparkNotes: A Midsummer Night’s Dream: Character List A Midsummer Night’s Dream A Midsummer Night’s Dream William Shakespeare Plot Overview Analysis of Major Characters Puck - Also known as Robin Goodfellow, Puck is Oberon’s jester, a mischievous fairy who delights in playing pranks on mortals. Though A Midsummer Night’s Dream divides its action between several groups of characters, Puck is the closest thing the play has to a protagonist. His enchanting, mischievous spirit pervades the atmosphere, and his antics are responsible for many of the complications that propel the other main plots: he mistakes the young Athenians, applying the love potion to Lysander instead of Demetrius, thereby causing chaos within the group of young lovers; he also transforms Bottom’s head into that of an ass. Read an in-depth analysis of Puck. Oberon - The king of the fairies, Oberon is initially at odds with his wife, Titania, because she refuses to relinquish control of a young Indian prince whom he wants for a knight. Oberon’s desire for revenge on Titania leads him to send Puck to obtain the love-potion flower that creates so much of the play’s confusion and farce. Titania - The beautiful queen of the fairies, Titania resists the attempts of her husband, Oberon, to make a knight of the young Indian prince that she has been given. Titania’s brief, potion-induced love for Nick Bottom, whose head Puck has transformed into that of an ass, yields the play’s foremost example of the contrast motif. Lysander - A young man of Athens, in love with Hermia. Lysander’s relationship with Hermia invokes the theme of love’s difficulty: he cannot marry her openly because Egeus, her father, wishes her to wed Demetrius; when Lysander and Hermia run away into the forest, Lysander becomes the victim of misapplied magic and wakes up in love with Helena. Demetrius - A young man of Athens, initially in love with Hermia and ultimately in love with Helena. Demetrius’s obstinate pursuit of Hermia throws love out of balance among the quartet of Athenian youths and precludes a symmetrical two-couple arrangement. Hermia - Egeus’s daughter, a young woman of Athens. Hermia is in love with Lysander and is a childhood friend of Helena. As a result of the fairies’ mischief with Oberon’s love potion, both Lysander and Demetrius suddenly fall in love with Helena. Self-conscious about her short stature, Hermia suspects that Helena has wooed the men with her height. By morning, however, Puck has sorted matters out with the love potion, and Lysander’s love for Hermia is restored. Helena - A young woman of Athens, in love with Demetrius. Demetrius and Helena were once betrothed, but when Demetrius met Helena’s friend Hermia, he fell in love with her and abandoned Helena. Lacking confidence in her looks, Helena thinks that Demetrius and Lysander are mocking her when the fairies’ mischief causes them to fall in love with her. Read an in-depth analysis of Helena. Egeus - Hermia’s father, who brings a complaint against his daughter to Theseus: Egeus has given Demetrius permission to marry Hermia, but Hermia, in love with Lysander, refuses to marry Demetrius. Egeus’s severe insistence that Hermia either respect his wishes or be held accountable to Athenian law places him squarely outside the whimsical dream realm of the forest. Theseus - The heroic duke of Athens, engaged to Hippolyta. Theseus represents power and order throughout the play. He appears only at the beginning and end of the story, removed from the dreamlike events of the forest. Hippolyta - The legendary queen of the Amazons, engaged to Theseus. Like Theseus, she symbolizes order. Nick Bottom - The overconfident weaver chosen to play Pyramus in the craftsmen’s play for Theseus’s marriage celebration. Bottom is full of advice and self-confidence but frequently makes silly mistakes and misuses language. His simultaneous nonchalance about the beautiful Titania’s sudden love for him and unawareness of the fact that Puck has transformed his head into that of an ass mark the pinnacle of his foolish arrogance. Read
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Mafia in the United States - Facts & Summary - HISTORY.com Mafia in the United States Mafia in the United States Author Mafia in the United States URL A+E Networks Introduction The American Mafia, an Italian-American organized-crime network with operations in cities across the United States, particularly New York and Chicago, rose to power through its success in the illicit liquor trade during the 1920s Prohibition era. After Prohibition, the Mafia moved into other criminal ventures, from drug trafficking to illegal gambling, while also infiltrating labor unions and legitimate businesses such as construction and New York’s garment industry. The Mafia’s violent crimes, secret rituals and notorious characters such as Al Capone and John Gotti have fascinated the public and become a part of popular culture. During the latter part of the 20th century, the government used anti-racketeering laws to convict high-ranking mobsters and weaken the Mafia. However, it remains in business today. Google Immigration and Prohibition During the late 19th century and early 20th century, waves of Italians, mostly farmers, craftsmen and unskilled laborers, flocked to America in search of better economic opportunities. In New York City alone, the number of Italians soared from 20,000 to 250,000 between 1880 and 1890, and by 1910, that number had jumped to 500,000 immigrants and first-generation Italian Americans, or one-tenth of the city’s population, according to historian Thomas Repetto. The majority of these immigrants were law-abiding, but, as with most large groups of people, some were criminals who formed neighborhood gangs, often preying on those in their own communities. Did You Know? Mafia boss John Gotti (1940-2002) was dubbed the “Teflon Don” for his ability to evade prosecution. However, after mobster Sammy Gravano turned government informant and testified against Gotti, Gotti was convicted on murder and racketeering charges in 1992 and sent to prison, where he died of cancer. During the 1920s Prohibition era, when the 18th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution banned the sale, manufacture and transportation of alcoholic beverages, Italian-American gangs (along with other ethnic gangs) entered the booming bootleg liquor business and transformed themselves into sophisticated criminal enterprises, skilled at smuggling, money laundering and bribing police and other public officials. During this time, the Sicilian Mafia in Italy, which had flourished since at least the mid-19th century, was under attack from the Fascist regime of Benito Mussolini (1883-1945). Some Sicilian Mafiosi escaped to the United States, where they got involved in bootlegging and became part of the burgeoning American Mafia. The Mafia in the U.S. and Sicily were separate entities, although the Americans adopted some Italian traditions, including omerta, an all-important code of conduct and secrecy that forbid any cooperation with government authorities. The American Mafia Gets Organized In the late 1920s, a bloody power struggle known as the Castellammarese War broke out between New York City’s two biggest Italian-American criminal gangs. In 1931, after the faction led by Sicilian-born crime boss Salvatore Maranzano (1886-1931) came out on top, he crowned himself the “capo di tutti capi,” or boss of all bosses, in New York. Unhappy with Maranzano’s power grab, a rising mobster named Lucky Luciano (1897-1962) had him murdered that same year. Luciano then masterminded the formation of a central organization called the Commission to serve as a sort of national board of directors for the American Mafia, which by then consisted of at least 20 crime families across the country. New York, which had become America’s organized-crime capital, had been divided into five main Mafia families; everywhere else the Mafia operated, there was just one crime family per city. The Commission’s role was to set policies and mediate disagreements among the families. Each of the five New York families received a vote on the Commission when it was established, while the heads of the families
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'Th-th-th-that's all, folks': What mob heir John Gotti Jr allegedly said as he waved to customers after stabbing man in bar brawl | Daily Mail Online 'Th-th-th-that's all, folks': What mob heir John Gotti Jr allegedly said as he waved to customers after stabbing man in bar brawl By Mail Foreign Service Updated: 03:57 EST, 23 September 2009 That's not all, folks: John 'Junior' Gotti walks into court in Manhattan in 2006 for one of his other racketeering trials. This week his fourth trial has begun The son of a notorious New York gangster did an impression of cartoon character Porky Pig after stabbing a man in a bar, a court has been told. Mob heir John 'Junior' Gotti shouted: 'That's all folks!' at a witness before fleeing. The witness was later found murdered. The court in New York, where Gotti is facing his fourth trial for racketeering, heard that he was a maniacal killer and chronic criminal who has dodged prison by intimidating witnesses and obstructing justice. The prosecution said the mobster had risen from 'a vicious and violent street criminal to a savvy and money-hungry business criminal'. Referring to an incident when Gotti fatally stabbed a man in a bar brawl in 1983, Assistant U.S. Attorney Elie Honig said a witness testified that Gotti left the bar but returned to briefly stand at the door, wave, and say 'Th-th-th-th that's all folks!', like Porky Pig the Looney Tunes character. Mr Honig said that a year later the lone witness was found hanging by his neck from the branch of a tree. Gotti, 45, is the son of the late John Gotti, boss of the Gambino crime family. Gotti Snr became known as 'the Teflon Don' because so few of the charges against him ever stuck. Before opening statements began in the trial of Gotti Jnr, seven of the potential jurors sent notes to the judge asking to be dropped. The Teflon Don: Junior's father John Gotti is pictured being led out of FBI offices in Lower Manhattan after being arrested in 1990 Most cited financial and work reasons, but one claimed to be 'very nervous and intimidated' and another said it would be hard to be fair as a juror. Mr Honig said the trial would refer to people who Gotti 'has cheated, threatened, extorted, robbed, beaten, kidnapped, stabbed, shot and killed'. He said Gotti ordered at least three other murders and once slammed a construction company owner's head through a plasterboard wall to force him to resume payments to the Gambino family. Family ties: Junior's sister Victoria leaves her father's funeral in New York in 2002 On another occasion, Gotti ordered a man rumoured to have said insulting things about him to be taken to a basement where two Gambino associates tied him to a chair and 'beat him senseless', Mr Honig said. 'While that man shrieked out in pain from the basement, the defendant sat right upstairs hearing it, all the while he read letters from his father and talked about what a great man his father was,' Mr Honig said. Gotti's lawyer, Charles Carnesi, told the U.S. District Court in Manhattan that his client had never participated in murders. Enlarge The funeral procession for John Gotti in Manhattan in 2002 He added that while Gotti had been a 'high-ranking member of the Gambino family in the early to mid-1990s', he dramatically quit the mob in 1999 by pleading guilty to federal charges. Mr Carnesi said Gotti came to see that he was part of an organisation where there was no true loyalty, where 'more often than not, your best friend suddenly became a threat to you'. Gotti 'saw his father dying of cancer away from his family, alone, in prison,' the lawyer said. He added: 'It could just be that that scared the heck out of him.' Gotti Snr died in prison in 2002 after finally being convicted of racketeering a decade earlier. The trial continues. Share or comment on this article Most watched News videos Sorry we are not currently accepting comments on this article. Bing Femail Today 'He looks like a soccer mom enjoying hunting season!' NFL star Jay Cutler is body-shamed after his wife posts 'unflattering' shot of their Mexican vacation Sh
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Evolution of ukulele Evolution of ukulele Evolution of ukulele Welcome to my blog on ukulele. In 1879 a Portuguese immigrant came to Hawaii and brought a certain instrument. This instrument was named "Braguinha". The first Hawaiian name was Pila li'ili'i which means little fiddle. Later it was then name ukulele. There are lots of ways on how ukulele got it's name. During my research i found out that one way they got the name was because it was named after the only Hawaiian stringed instrument Ukeke. Ukulele is translated as jumping flea and it is because when the Hawaiians saw how fast your hand could move and it looks like your hand is jumping from chord to chord. As you look through my blog i will show you the four standard types and two other types which one is from the past and one is the new and improve. Posted by Brickwood at The great Impact. In Hawaii there are 3 significant contribution to string music history which are slack-key guitar, steel guitar, and ukulele. When ukulele was introduced to Hawaii as a Braguinha it was a start of a new musical life. I would never think that a small instrument would have such a big impact. At first when ukulele was being first noticed everybody was wanting one. Then later it was being diminished by other type of music like hip-hop and R&B. Then brought back and incorporated to other types of music like Reggae, Rock, and Tradition Hawaiian music now that's the kind of music I like. In 1915 ukulele was formally introduced to the world at an exhibit at Panama Pacific Exposition in San Francisco. Here the Royal Hawaiian Quaret which is a band that includes a guitar, steel guitar, mandolin and of course the ukulele which happens to include the 3 significant string instruments in Hawaii. The exhibit had an estimate of 17 million people in 7 months. This is how it all started. Ukulele began to be a great demand. It was being used all over the U.S. because of it's uniqe sound and small size it could be carried around pretty much anywhere. In Hawaii ukulele was the most popular instrument. So popular that even the King and Queens were in demand for it. In 1916 Hawaiian records were so popular that it outsold the other type of music on the mainland. Until this day ukulele is still being used all over the world. With this popularity ukulele also had many new improvement like adding more strings giving it a louder and pure sound and also the FLUKE. Posted by Brickwood at There are 4 Classic types of ukulele. They are Soprano, Concert, Tenor, Baritone. There are also different types beside the 4 classic types. I will explaine two different types but later. SOPRANO The soprano also know as the standard ukulele. Soprano is the smallest out of the 4 classics. This ukulele is mostly found being carried around because of it's small size. The soprano is the ukulele for novice players who are intrestred in learning. CONCERT The concert ukulele also known as Alto is a little bigger then the soprano and instead of 13" scales like the soprano, the concert has 15" scales. This type was made for people with larger hands. TENOR This is the type of ukulele that can be form with more than just 4 strings. It has a fuller tone then the soprano and concert type. Since the tenor type is bigger then the concert it also comes with lots of strings like 6, 8, 9, 12, and even 14. BARITONE This is the last and biggest ukulele and is known as a mini-guitar. It can also be tuned as a guitar. With its size comes the deepest tone and is the most exspensive model. Posted by Brickwood at FLUKE and PINEAPPLE The FLUKE From the creative minds of Dale Webb and "Jumpin" Jim Beloff they have made a new creation that will trip people out. This is the fluke the new and improved ukulele. With this ukulele come a new shape and new style. The Fluke is slightly bigger then the concert type and has 15" scale and comes in different colors that could match your personality. Made from Maple for the neck part and the top part made from Australian Pine and the body made with plastic and wood giving a amazing sound
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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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City of Tombstone v. United States | Cato Institute City of Tombstone v. United States By Ilya Shapiro March 29, 2013 Tombstone, Arizona is sitting on a tinderbox waiting to ignite because the federal government is blocking plans to restore the town’s critical water infrastructure. Water lines have long connected this desert town with springheads and reservoirs located on federally owned land, but a 2011 forest fire, followed by monsoon rains, led to massive mudslides and rock falls that shut off the city’s source of water. Arizona declared a state of emergency and jump-started municipal efforts to regain access to the community’s lifeblood. Despite this precarious situation, the U.S. Forest Service has stonewalled the city, preventing workers from using mechanized equipment to reconstruct the water system. The lower courts having denied it relief, Tombstone (represented by the Goldwater Institute) is now seeking Supreme Court review. Cato has joined a coalition of Western-state public policy foundations — the Rio Grande Foundation, Montana Policy Institute, Idaho Freedom Foundation, and Grassroot Institute of Hawaii — to file an amicus brief that urges the Court to consider the serious questions raised when the federal government uses its vast land holdings to prevent states or their political subdivisions from exercising essential functions reserved to them under the Tenth Amendment. While the Property Clause grants Congress the power to make rules and regulations for federally owned land, this authority, like every enumerated federal power, is limited by our fundamental principles of federalism. In the 1987 case of California Coastal Community v. Granite Rock Company, the Supreme Court allowed a state to regulate private uses of federal land to further environmental goals. If anything, Tombstone’s interests here are even stronger: restoring its municipal water supply, responding to emergencies, and protecting the life, safety, and property of its residents. Indeed, state sovereignty means very little if a federal agency can place a municipality’s existence under such great jeopardy. The Court should grant review because Tombstone’s ability to access federal land to repair its water infrastructure is a traditional government function reserved to the states and should not be trumped by federal authority under the Property Clause. Read the Full Legal Brief
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The Only State... Quiz Extra Trivia ...whose current State Capitol building predates the revolution? The Maryland State House, built in 1772, has a unique wooden dome which was constructed without nails. ...to produce two US Presidents whose sons also became Presidents? Coincidentally, both sons shared their Father's names--John Quincy Adams and George Walker Bush. ...to host a Confederate President's inauguration? Jefferson Davis took his oath of office at the Alabama State Capitol building in 1861. ...whose official state seal is not circular? Connecticut's seal, depicting three grapevines and the state motto, is oval-shaped. ...to have two Federal Reserve Banks? The Federal bank in Kansas City covers the Great Plains region, while the bank in St. Louis covers part of the Central US. ...in which the Northern half is in a different time zone than the Southern half? Northern Idaho is on Pacific Time, while Southern Idaho is on Mountain Time. ...to have multiple native sons immortalized atop Mount Rushmore? George Washington and Thomas Jefferson were both born in Virginia, as were six other Presidents. ...that has 'parishes' instead of counties? Louisiana's unique use of the word 'parish' is a holdover from its days as a French Colony. ...with a community-owned major league professional sports team? The NFL's Green Bay Packers are owned by a large group of stockholders mostly residing in Wisconsin. ...whose median age is under 30 years old? The Mormon Church's encouragement of large families may explain why Utah's median age is only 28.8 years. ...to lie entirely above 1,000 meters elevation? Colorado's lowest point, at the border with Kansas, is higher than Pennsylvania's tallest summit. ...where prostitution is legal? However, not all counties have legalized it--including the counties Las Vegas and Reno are in. ...with a state capital of over a million people? The next biggest state capital, Indianapolis, has half a million fewer citizens. ...to be named after an American? Perhaps only George Washington had the gravitas to merit such an honor; a state of Franklin was attempted but failed to be approved. ...whose three largest cities begin with the same letter? The largest city in Ohio is Columbus, followed by Cleveland and then Cincinnati. ...to host three modern Olympic Games? Besides the two Summer Olympics in Los Angeles, California hosted the 1960 Winter Olympics in Squaw Valley. ...never to cast an electoral vote for Ronald Reagan? Minnesota was the only state to spurn the GOP in 1984, remaining loyal to Minnesotan Walter Mondale. ...whose name has no letters in common with that of its capital? This may not be the most interesting 'Only' stat about South Dakota, but it's the only one I could find... ...to border the Canadian province of New Brunswick? Maine has one border with New Hampshire, but is otherwise surrounded by Canadian provinces. ...with a modern city founded by European colonists prior to 1600? St. Augustine, founded in 1565, was originally the capital of Spanish Florida. ...to have a Unicameral Legislature? Nebraska's legislature, nicknamed 'The Unicameral' by residents, is also uniquely unaffiliated with any political party. ...whose legal right to statehood was brought before the Supreme Court? Virginia v. West Virginia, in which Virgina strove to regain counties that had seceded during the Civil War, was decided in favor of the Defendant. ...to have territory in the Eastern Hemisphere? This means that Alaska is technically the northernmost, westernmost, and easternmost State. ...to have a state-owned bank? The Bank of North Dakota was founded in 1919, and receives funds from state agencies. ...whose official State Motto is in Spanish? Montana's state motto is 'Oro y Plata,' or 'Gold and Silver,' in tribute to the state's mining industry. Exceptional Quality ...to border more than two Great Lakes? In fact, Michigan borders four Great Lakes--all except for Lake Ontario. ...with an automobile on its commemorative State Quarter? The auto, an 'Indycar,' is a reference to the famed Indianapolis Motor Spe
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What Ever Happened to Baby Jane? (1962) - 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 What Ever Happened to Baby Jane? ( 1962 ) Not Rated | A former child star torments her paraplegic sister in their decaying Hollywood mansion. Director: Henry Farrell (from the novel by), Lukas Heller (screenplay) Stars: From $2.99 (SD) on Amazon Video ON DISC a list of 24 titles created 19 Feb 2013 a list of 22 titles created 20 Nov 2013 a list of 22 titles created 07 Mar 2014 a list of 30 titles created 12 Sep 2014 a list of 28 titles created 8 months ago Title: What Ever Happened to Baby Jane? (1962) 8.1/10 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 1 win & 11 nominations. See more awards » Videos An aging, reclusive Southern belle, plagued by a horrifying family secret, descends into madness after the arrival of a lost relative. Director: Robert Aldrich A hard-working mother inches towards disaster as she divorces her husband and starts a successful restaurant business to support her spoiled daughter. Director: Michael Curtiz In 1850s Louisiana, a free-spirited Southern belle loses her fiancé due to her stubborn vanity and pride, and vows to win him back. Director: William Wyler A frumpy spinster blossoms under therapy and becomes an elegant, independent woman. Director: Irving Rapper An ingenue insinuates herself into the company of an established but aging stage actress and her circle of theater friends. Director: Joseph L. Mankiewicz The abusive and traumatic adoptive upbringing of Christina Crawford at the hands of her mother, screen queen Joan Crawford , is depicted. Director: Frank Perry The ruthless, moneyed Hubbard clan lives in, and poisons, their part of the deep South at the turn of the twentieth century. Director: William Wyler Popular and beautiful Fanny Trellis is forced into a loveless marriage with an older man, Jewish banker Job Skeffington, in order to save her beloved brother Trippy from an embezzlement charge, and predictable complications result. Director: Vincent Sherman The wife of a cruel headmaster and his mistress conspire to kill him, but after the murder is committed, his body disappears, and strange events begin to plague the two women. Director: Henri-Georges Clouzot A circus' beautiful trapeze artist agrees to marry the leader of side-show performers, but his deformed friends discover she is only marrying him for his inheritance. Director: Tod Browning A young socialite is diagnosed with an inoperable brain tumor, and must decide whether or not she'll meet her final days with dignity. Director: Edmund Goulding A young naive woman falls for a handsome young man who her emotionally abusive father suspects is a fortune hunter. Director: William Wyler Edit Storyline In a tale that almost redefines sibling rivalry, faded actresses Blanche and 'Baby' Jane Hudson live together. Jane was by far the most famous when she performed with their father in vaudeville but as they got older, it was Blanche who became the finer actress, which Jane still resents. Blanche is now confined to a wheelchair and Jane is firmly in control. As time goes by, Jane exercises greater and greater control over her sister, intercepting her letters and ensuring that few if anyone from the outside has any contact with her. As Jane slowly loses her mind, she torments her sister going to ever greater extremes. Written by garykmcd Too late . . . too late . . . too late to call for help. See more » Genres: ¿Qué pasó con Baby Jane? See more » Filming Locations: Mono (Glen Glenn Sound Recording) Color: Did You Know? Trivia In scenes where Jane imitates Blanche's voice, the voice heard is actually Joan Crawford 's voice, and not Bette Davis ', as Davis could not master Crawford's voice properly. See more » Goofs A graphic after the c
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Fred Gwynne - Biography - IMDb Fred Gwynne Biography Showing all 28 items Jump to: Overview (4) | Mini Bio (1) | Spouse (2) | Trade Mark (4) | Trivia (16) | Personal Quotes (1) Overview (4) 6' 5" (1.96 m) Mini Bio (1) Fred Gwynne was an enormously talented character actor most famous for starring in the television situation comedies Car 54, Where Are You? (1961) (as Officer Francis Muldoon) and The Munsters (1964) (as the Frankenstein clone Herman Munster). He was very tall and had a resonant, baritone voice that he put to good use in Broadway musicals. Born Frederick Hubbard Gwynne in New York City on July 10, 1926, to a wealthy stockbroker father, he attended the exclusive prep school Groton, where he first appeared on stage in a student production of William Shakespeare 's "Henry V". After serving in the United States Navy as a radioman during World War II, he went on to Harvard, where he majored in English and was on the staff of the "Harvard Lampoon". At Harvard, he studied drawing with artist R.S. Merryman and was active in dramatics. A member of the Hasty Pudding Club, he performed in the dining club's theatricals, appearing in the drag revues of 1949 and 1950. After graduating from Harvard with the class of 1951, Gwynne acted in Shakespeare with a Cambridge, Massachusetts repertory company before heading to New York City, where he supported himself as a musician and copywriter. His principal source of income for many years came from his work as a book illustrator and as a commercial artist. His first book, "The Best in Show", was published in 1958. On February 20, 1952, he made his Broadway debut as the character "Stinker", in support of Helen Hayes , in the comic fantasy "Mrs. McThing". The play, written by " Harvey (1950)" author Mary Chase , had a cast featuring Ernest Borgnine , the future "Professor" Irwin Corey and Brandon De Wilde , the young son of the play's stage manager, Frederick DeWilde . The play ran for 320 performances and closed on January 10, 1953. He next appeared on Broadway in Burgess Meredith 's staging of Nathaniel Benchley 's comedy "The Frogs of Spring", which opened at the Broadhurst Theatre on October 21, 1953. The play flopped, closing on Halloween Day after but 15 performances. He did not appear on Broadway again for almost seven years. Gwynne made his movie debut, unbilled, as one of Johnny Friendly's gang of thugs who menace Marlon Brando in Elia Kazan 's classic On the Waterfront (1954). From 1956 - 1963, he appeared on the television dramatic showcases Studio One in Hollywood (1948), The Kaiser Aluminum Hour (1956), Kraft Theatre (1947), The DuPont Show of the Month (1957), The DuPont Show of the Week (1961) and The United States Steel Hour (1953). But it was in situation comedies that he made his name and his fame. In 1955, he made a memorable guest appearance as Private Honigan on The Phil Silvers Show (1955). He played a soldier with an enormous appetite that Phil Silvers ' Sgt. Bilko entered into a pie-eating contest, only to discover he could only eat like a trencherman when he was depressed. The spot led to him coming back as a guest in more episodes. While appearing on Broadway as the pimp Polyte-Le-Mou in the Peter Brook -directed hit "Irma La Douce" (winner of the 1961 Tony Award for Best Musical), "Bilko" producer-writer Nat Hiken cast him in one of the lead roles in the situation comedy Car 54, Where Are You? (1961). The series, in which he revealed his wonderful flair for comedy, had Gwynne appearing as New York City police officer Francis Muldoon, who served in a patrol car in the Bronx with the dimwitted Officer Gunther Toody, played by co-star Joe E. Ross ("Oooh! Oooh!"). Car 54, Where Are You? (1961) lasted only two seasons, but it was so fondly remembered by Baby Boomers, it inspired a feature film version in 1994. He also served as Lamb Chop's doctor on another Baby Boomer classic, The Shari Lewis Show (1960). Another one of his "Car 54, Where Are You?" co-stars, Al Lewis , not only became a lifelong friend, he appeared as Gwynne's father-in-law in his next
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In what branch of science would a unit of distance called a Parsec be used?
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Parsec - definition of parsec by The Free Dictionary Parsec - definition of parsec by The Free Dictionary http://www.thefreedictionary.com/parsec (pär′sĕk′) n. A unit of astronomical length based on the distance from Earth at which stellar parallax is one second of arc and equal to 3.258 light-years, 3.086 × 1013 kilometers, or 1.918 × 1013 miles. (ˈpɑːˌsɛk) n (Units) a unit of astronomical distance equal to the distance from earth at which stellar parallax would be 1 second of arc; equivalent to 3.0857 × 1016 m or 3.262 light years [C20: from parallax + second2] (ˈpɑrˌsɛk) n. a unit of distance equal to 206,265 times the distance from the earth to the sun, or 3.26 light years. [1910–15; par (allax) + sec (ond)2] par·sec (pär′sĕk′) A unit of astronomical length equal to 3.26 light-years. It is based on the distance from Earth at which a star would have a parallax of one second of arc. parsec 1. (pc) The distance at which 1 au would measure 1 sec of arc, equal to 19.16 trillion mi (30.857 trillion km) or 206,265 au or 3.26 ly (1). 2. (pc) A unit of length used for measuring astronomical distances. 1 parsec = 3.26 light years. ThesaurusAntonymsRelated WordsSynonymsLegend:
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The Cosmic Distance Scale The Cosmic Distance Scale The Nearest Star About the Image The image on the preceding page was created to demonstrate that Alpha Centauri is not a star , but really a star system. Of the three stars in the system, the dimmest - called Proxima Centauri - is actually the nearest star to the Earth. The two bright stars, called Alpha Centauri A and B form a close binary system; they are separated by only 23 times the Earth - Sun distance. This is slightly greater than the distance between Uranus and the Sun. The Alpha Centauri system is not visible from much of the northern hemisphere. The below image shows this star system and other objects near it in the sky. Image Credit for Alpha Centauri photo: Copyright Akira Fujii / David Malin Images. Distance Information Proxima Centauri, the closest star to our own, is still 40,208,000,000,000 km away. (Or about 268,770 AU .) When we talk about the distances to the stars, we no longer use the AU, or Astronomical Unit; commonly, the light year is used. A light year is the distance light travels in one year - it is equal to 9.461 x 1012 km. Alpha Centauri A & B are roughly 4.35 light years away from us. Proxima Centauri is slightly closer at 4.25 light years. How Do We Calculate Distances of This Magnitude? The methods astronomers use to measure distances to the stars are pieces of fundamental and active work in astronomy with important implications for how we understand the Universe around us. One of the most accurate methods astronomers use to measure distances to stars is called parallax . If you hold your finger in front of your face and close one eye and look with the other, then switch eyes, you'll see your finger seem to "shift " with respect to more distant objects behind it. This is because your eyes are separated from each other by a few inches - so each eye sees the finger in front of you from a slightly different angle. The amount your finger seems to shift is called its "parallax". Astronomers can measure parallax by measuring the position of a nearby star very carefully with respect to more distant stars behind it, then measuring those positions again six months later when the Earth is on the opposite side of its orbit . If the star is close enough to us, a measurable parallax will be seen: the position of the star relative to the more distant background stars will have shifted. The shift is tiny - less than an arcsecond even for the nearest star. (An arcsecond is 1/60 of an arcminute, which is 1/60 of a degree.) (Imagine the Universe has more information on calculating parallax.) Image Credit: Imagine the Universe, NASA/GSFC Why Are These Distances Important To Astronomers? Stars are not actually stationary objects! The Galaxy is rotating, and the stars are in orbit around its center. Not every star moves at the same rate - how fast they orbit can depend on where the star is located within the Galaxy. Our Sun, being fairly far from the Galactic Center, takes over 200 million years to circle the Galaxy once. Some of the stars near us are moving faster than us, and some slower. As Phil Plaitt, from Bad Astronomy says, "...like cars on a highway, stars continually pass each other as they orbit the Galaxy. They change positions, slowly, but measurably." Image Credit: Frog Rock Observatory, public domain and copyright-free. This animation by Frog Rock Observatory shows the movement of Barnard's Star across the sky from 1985 to 2005. Barnard's Star is approaching the Sun so rapidly that around 11,700 AD, it will be 3.8 light years from the Sun - and thus the closest star to our own! ( Garcia-Sanchez, et al, 2001 ) Travel Time The Voyager 1 spacecraft is on an interstellar mission. It is traveling away from the Sun at a rate of 17.3 km/s. If Voyager were to travel to Proxima Centauri, at this rate, it would take over 73,000 years to arrive. If we could travel at the speed of light , an impossibility due to Special Relativity , it would still take 4.22 years to arrive! Why Can't We Travel Faster Than the Speed Of Light? According to Special
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Insulin Regulation of Blood Sugar and Diabetes - The Important Roles of Insulin and Glucagon: Diabetes and Hypoglycemia Normal Regulation of Blood Glucose The Important Roles of Insulin and Glucagon: Diabetes and Hypoglycemia Written by James Norman MD, FACS, FACE The human body wants blood glucose (blood sugar) maintained in a very narrow range. Insulin and glucagon are the hormones which make this happen. Both insulin and glucagon are secreted from the pancreas, and thus are referred to as pancreatic endocrine hormones. The picture on the left shows the intimate relationship both insulin and glucagon have to each other. Note that the pancreas serves as the central player in this scheme. It is the production of insulin and glucagon by the pancreas which ultimately determines if a patient has diabetes, hypoglycemia, or some other sugar problem. In this Article Insulin's Role in Blood Glucose Control Insulin Basics: How Insulin Helps Control Blood Glucose Levels Insulin and glucagon are hormones secreted by islet cells within the pancreas. They are both secreted in response to blood sugar levels, but in opposite fashion! Insulin is normally secreted by the beta cells (a type of islet cell) of the pancreas. The stimulus for insulin secretion is a HIGH blood glucose...it's as simple as that! Although there is always a low level of insulin secreted by the pancreas, the amount secreted into the blood increases as the blood glucose rises. Similarly, as blood glucose falls, the amount of insulin secreted by the pancreatic islets goes down. As can be seen in the picture, insulin has an effect on a number of cells, including muscle, red blood cells, and fat cells. In response to insulin, these cells absorb glucose out of the blood, having the net effect of lowering the high blood glucose levels into the normal range. Glucagon is secreted by the alpha cells of the pancreatic islets in much the same manner as insulin...except in the opposite direction. If blood glucose is high, then no glucagon is secreted. When blood glucose goes LOW, however, (such as between meals, and during exercise) more and more glucagon is secreted. Like insulin, glucagon has an effect on many cells of the body, but most notably the liver. The Role of Glucagon in Blood Glucose Control The effect of glucagon is to make the liver release the glucose it has stored in its cells into the bloodstream, with the net effect of increasing blood glucose. Glucagon also induces the liver (and some other cells such as muscle) to make glucose out of building blocks obtained from other nutrients found in the body (eg, protein). Our bodies desire blood glucose to be maintained between 70 mg/dl and 110 mg/dl (mg/dl means milligrams of glucose in 100 milliliters of blood). Below 70 is termed "hypoglycemia." Above 110 can be normal if you have eaten within 2 to 3 hours. That is why your doctor wants to measure your blood glucose while you are fasting...it should be between 70 and 110. Even after you have eaten, however, your glucose should be below 180. Above 180 is termed "hyperglycemia" (which translates to mean "too much glucose in the blood"). If your 2 two blood sugar measurements above 200 after drinking a sugar-water drink (glucose tolerance test), then you are diagnosed with diabetes. Updated on: 03/02/16
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An Overview of the Hypothalamus - The Endocrine System’s Link to the Nervous System An Overview of the Hypothalamus The Endocrine System’s Link to the Nervous System The portion of the brain that maintains the body’s internal balance (homeostasis). The hypothalamus is the link between the endocrine and nervous systems. The hypothalamus produces releasing and inhibiting hormones, which stop and start the production of other hormones throughout the body. The hypothalamus plays a significant role in the endocrine system. It is responsible for maintaining your body’s internal balance, which is known as homeostasis. To do this, the hypothalamus helps stimulate or inhibit many of your body’s key processes, including: Heart rate and blood pressure Body temperature Fluid and electrolyte balance, including thirst Appetite and body weight Glandular secretions of the stomach and intestines Production of substances that influence the pituitary gland to release hormones Sleep cycles The hypothalamus is involved in many functions of the autonomic nervous system, as it receives information from nearly all parts of the nervous system. As such, it is considered the link between the nervous system and the endocrine system. You can learn more by reading a SpineUniverse article about the nervous system . Anatomy of the Hypothalamus The hypothalamus is located below the thalamus (a part of the brain that relays sensory information) and above the pituitary gland and brain stem. It is about the size of an almond. Hormones of the Hypothalamus The hypothalamus is highly involved in pituitary gland function. When it receives a signal from the nervous system, the hypothalamus secretes substances known as neurohormones that start and stop the secretion of pituitary hormones. Primary hormones secreted by the hypothalamus include: Anti-diuretic hormone (ADH): This hormone increases water absorption into the blood by the kidneys. Corticotropin-releasing hormone (CRH): CRH sends a message to the anterior pituitary gland to stimulate the adrenal glands to release corticosteroids, which help regulate metabolism and immune response. Gonadotropin-releasing hormone (GnRH): GnRH stimulates the anterior pituitary to release follicle stimulating hormone (FSH) and luteinizing hormone (LH), which work together to ensure normal functioning of the ovaries and testes. Growth hormone-releasing hormone (GHRH) or growth hormone-inhibiting hormone (GHIH) (also known as somatostain): GHRH prompts the anterior pituitary to release growth hormone (GH); GHIH has the opposite effect. In children, GH is essential to maintaining a healthy body composition. In adults, it aids healthy bone and muscle mass and affects fat distribution. Oxytocin: Oxytocin is involved in a variety of processes, such as orgasm, the ability to trust, body temperature, sleep cycles, and the release of breast milk. Prolactin-releasing hormone (PRH) or prolactin-inhibiting hormone (PIH) (also known as dopamine): PRH prompts the anterior pituitary to stimulate breast milk production through the production of prolactin. Conversely, PIH inhibits prolactin, and thereby, milk production. Thyrotropin releasing hormone (TRH): TRH triggers the release of thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH), which stimulates release of thyroid hormones, which regulate metabolism, energy, and growth and development. Hypothalamic Disease A disease or disorder of the hypothalamus is known as a hypothalamic disease. A physical injury to the head that impacts the hypothalamus is one of the most common causes of hypothalamic disease. Hypothalamic diseases can include appetite and sleep disorders, but because the hypothalamus affects so many different parts of the endocrine system , it can be hard to pinpoint whether the root cause of the disorder is actually related to another gland. In particular, the hypothalamus and pituitary gland are so tightly connected that it’s often difficult for doctors to determine whether the condition is associated with the hypothalamus or pituitary gland. These are known as hypothalamic-pitui
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stumbleupon Email Comment For better or for worse, the little guys and gals in combat sports can’t seem to catch a break compared to their larger counterparts. Historically, in boxing and now in MMA, the biggest draws have always been the heavyweights. Why? Well that’s the million-dollar question isn’t it? Larger fighters, generally speaking, aren’t usually as swift or technical as the smaller ones. Which is not to say the heavyweight fights aren’t a showcase of skill and technique, because they still are, just not at the sometimes-dizzying pace the lighter weight classes are home to. However, there’s one aspect of the fight game that is emblematic of the heavyweight division; the knockout. The bigger fighters walk around with knockout power that smaller ones could only dream of possessing. There’s just more power behind each hit, and a correctly placed punch, snuck in behind a blitz of jabs, can mean lights out. Nowhere is the heavyweight division more glorified than in boxing. Although the most famous boxer of the moment, Floyd Mayweather Jr. , fights far below the heavyweight division, nearly all of the big names of the past can be found among the heavyweights. Ali , Tyson , Hollyfield , Foreman , Frazier , Marciano, all of them competed at heavyweight. There’s just something about watching these titans duke it out that holds more appeal to the general public than normal sized fighters. Maybe it’s the realities of the real world imposed onto the ring by the fans; if you put a heavyweight and a bantamweight – both trained and highly skilled – into a boxing ring, there’s no doubt who the winner would be. For that reason the heavyweight division is considered, implicitly or explicitly, the domain of the best fighters in the world. Compare that to the lighter weight classes, which used to simply be regarded as the ‘best of the rest’. The kings of heavyweight boxing were the men who were able to become a champion and then cement a legacy by defending that championship. It’s possible to sneak in a fluke victory and become a champion; there are lucky champions. There are no lucky legends. The next 10 men fall into the legend category. These are the 10 longest reigning heavyweight champions in boxing history. 10. James J. Corbett – Championship Reign: 4 Years, 6 Months, 10 Days We begin with a man some call the ‘father of boxing’. Corbett, an American, competed in the late 19th century and the early 20th century, a time when boxing was still known as ‘prizefighting’. His use of bobbing, weaving, and other standard boxing movements of the modern game was innovative at the time. His artistic approach to the sport was a precursor to what we watch today, and it allowed him to build a large following. He won the Heavyweight Championship from John L. Sullivan in 1892, using feints and jabs to wear him down until knocking him out in the 21st round. Boxing was illegal in many states at the time, and no athletic commissions existed, so organizing championship defenses was a tedious affair. He defended the belt only once during his 4 ½ year reign, before eventually losing the championship to Bob Fitzsimmons. 9. Joe Frazier – Championship Reign: 4 Years, 10 Months, 18 Days ‘Smokin’ Joe Frazier was an American heavyweight boxer who was one of the most famous boxers of the 60s and 70s. He defeated Buster Mathis by TKO in 1968 to become a Heavyweight Champion, a title he successfully defended 9 times before losing it to George Foreman in 1973. One of Frazier’s successful defenses was against the then undefeated Muhammad Ali , who had been stripped of the title in 1967 for his refusal to fight in the Vietnam War. The build-up to the Frazier/Ali fight was huge, and it became a cultural event that transcended boxing. Ali was looking to regain the title he had never lost, and Frazier was eager to prove to the world that Ali was not invincible. Frazier proved his point by defeating Ali by unanimous decision and winning ‘The Fight of the Century’. 8. Vitali Klitschko – Championship Reign: 5 Years, 2 Months, 4 Days Ukrainian heavyweight Vitali Kl
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Most Famous Boxers – List of Famous Boxers in History Nationality: American Known For: First African American to be the world heavyweight boxing champion. Nicknamed the “Galveston Giant,” Jack Johnson was widely considered to be the most famous African American on the planet for more than a decade as he dominated the world of boxing. Notably, Johnson had his success during the time period when Jim Crow laws were still in effect. In fact, both of his parents had been slaves. Racism ran deep at that time and when Johnson became world heavyweight boxing champion, many whites were furious. Nationality: American Known For: Holding the world heavyweight boxing champion title 1919 through 1926 Jack Dempsey was known as “The Manasa Mauler” and was celebrated for his offensive style and powerful blows. Of his 65 recorded wins in the ring, 51 were by knockout. Dempsey was inducted into the International Boxing Hall of Fame in 1990. His fights drew in large crowds, often setting attendance records. Additionally, The Associated Press named Dempsey as being the best boxer to fight during the span of 1900 to 1950. Nationality: American Known For: Being the world heavyweight champion for almost 12 years (longest in history). Called the “Brown Bomber,” Joe Louis successfully defended his world heavyweight championship title 25 times. He was known as being a very generous and kind man – even donating his winnings twice to military rellief during World War II. In 1982 Louis was posthumously honored with the Congressional Gold Medal. He was later named a member of the International Boxing Hall of Fame. Nationality: American Known For: Often argued to be the greatest boxer of all time. Originally named Walker Smith Jr., Sugar Ray Robinson got his name after using the Amateur Athletic Union card of a fellow boxer named Ray Robinson. After becoming pro in 1940, he won his first 40 bouts in a row. He had an astonishing record of 175 wins – 110 of which were knockouts – and only 19 losses. He even had a streak of 91 wins in a row that lasted for 8 years between 1943 and 1951. Nationality: American Known For: His legendary fights with Sugar Ray Robinson. Jake Lamotta was the inspiration behind the movie “Raging Bull” that starred Robert De Niro. He was the first boxer to ever beat Sugar Ray Robinson. He was known for being able to take a beating and still continue fighting. He was only knocked out one time in his 100-plus fight career and only lost 9 times. Nationality: American Known For: Was undefeated for his entire professional career. Rocky Marciano went 49 and 0, including 43 wins by knockout during his time spent as a professional boxer. He was not known to have an accurate punch; however, when he landed a blow it was usually devastating. Tragically, he died in a plane crash the day before his 46th birthday. Marciano was inducted into the International Boxing Hall of Fame in 1990. Nationality: American Known For: Learning how to box while in jail. Charles L. “Sonny” Liston was a gifted boxer who lived a very troubled life. Liston was known to struggle with alcohol addiction, but his physical skills still allowed him to shine in the ring. He became the world heavyweight champion in 1962 after knocking out Floyd Patterson in the very first round. Nicknamed “The Big Bear,” Liston had a professional record of 50 – 4, with 39 knockouts. Nationality: American Known For: Being wrongfully convicted of murder and put in prison for almost two decades. Ruben “The Hurricane” Carter was known for his incredibly fast punches, but even more well-known for his struggles to be freed from prison. He and a friend were wrongfully accused of a triple homocide in June of 1966. The ensuing investigation was not conducted professionally and many believe that Carter was framed. While in prison, Carter wrote a book about his innocence entitled “The 16th Round: From Number 1 Contender to Number 45472.” He was eventually freed in 1985. Nationality: American Known For: His outspoken ways and historic fights. Born Cassius Marcellus Clay Jr., Muhammad Ali dubbed hiim
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Whitewater, in U.S. history Encyclopedia > History > United States, Canada, and Greenland > U.S. History Whitewater Whitewater, popular name for a failed 1970s Arkansas real estate venture by the Whitewater Development Corp., in which Governor (later President) Bill Clinton and his wife, Hillary Rodham Clinton , were partners; the name is also used for the political ramifications of this scheme. Whitewater was backed by the Madison Guaranty Savings and Loan, which went bankrupt in 1989. The controlling partners in both the land deal and the bank were friends of the Clintons, James and Susan McDougal. Vincent Foster, a Little Rock law partner of Mrs. Clinton, represented the Clintons in the buyout of their Whitewater shares. Accusations of impropriety against the Clintons and others soon surfaced, regarding improper campaign contributions, political and financial favors, and tax benefits. Claiming that relevant files had disappeared (they were found at the White House in 1996) and that they had in any case lost money on the Whitewater venture, the Clintons denied any wrongdoing. When Foster, now White House counsel, committed suicide (1993), however, more questions arose. Strongly pursued in Washington, mainly by Republicans, but largely ignored by the general public, Whitewater was investigated by a special prosecutor beginning in 1994 and by congressional committees in 1995–96. Special prosecutor Kenneth Starr 's investigation included testimony from Mrs. Clinton (which was the first time a first lady was subpoenaed by a grand jury) and videotaped testimony from the president. In a 1996 trial, the McDougals and Jim Guy Tucker, Clinton's successor as governor of Arkansas, were found guilty of fraud in the case, and in another decision the former municipal judge David Hale, who had pled guilty to fraud and had been a witness in the McDougal trial, received a jail sentence. In yet another trial the same year two Arkansas bankers were acquitted of some charges, and the jury deadlocked on others. Although nothing conclusive concerning the Clintons' involvement in the Whitewater deal was proved in the congressional or special prosecutor's inquiries, Republicans charged Hillary Clinton with having sought to suppress politically damaging information and accused Clinton administration officials of lying under oath. In early 1998, Starr won authorization to expand his investigation to include the Lewinsky scandal , and questions about Monica Lewinsky's relationship with Clinton quickly overshadowed Whitewater matters. However, in late 1998, when Starr presented his case for impeachment of the president for his attempts to conceal the Lewinsky affair, he indicated that his office had no impeachable evidence in the Whitewater matters. Starr resigned in Oct., 1999, and was succeeded by Robert W. Ray, the senior litigation counsel in Starr's office. In Sept., 2000, Ray ended the Whitewater inquiry, stating there was insufficient evidence to prove that President Clinton or his wife had committed any crime in connection with the failed real estate venture or the independent counsel's investigation into it; the final report was issued 18 months later. Susan McDougal was pardoned by President Clinton in Jan., 2001, shortly before he left office. See J. B. Stewart, Blood Sport: The President and His Adversaries (1996); M. Isikoff, Uncovering Clinton (1999). The Columbia Electronic Encyclopedia, 6th ed. Copyright © 2012, Columbia University Press. All rights reserved. See more Encyclopedia articles on: U.S. History
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Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library and Museum H0022-4 - Gerald Ford as student Madison Elementary School, ca. 1923. (Full size image is 55K) Gerald Rudolph Ford, the 38th President of the United States, was born Leslie Lynch King, Jr., the son of Leslie Lynch King and Dorothy Ayer Gardner King, on July 14, 1913, in Omaha, Nebraska. His parents separated two weeks after his birth and divorced later that year. He and his mother eventually settled in Grand Rapids, Michigan where her parents lived. On February 1, 1916, Dorothy King married Gerald R. Ford, a Grand Rapids paint salesman. The Fords began calling her son Gerald R. Ford, Jr., although his name was not legally changed until December 3, 1935. He had known since he was thirteen years old that Gerald Ford, Sr., was not his biological father, but it was not until 1930 when Leslie King made an unexpected stop in Grand Rapids that he had a chance meeting with this biological father. The future president grew up in a close-knit family which included three younger half-brothers, Thomas, Richard, and James. Ford attended South High School in Grand Rapids, where he excelled scholastically and athletically, being named to the honor society and the "All-City" and "All-State" football teams. He was also active in scouting, achieving the rank of Eagle Scout in November 1927. He earned spending money by working in the family paint business and at a local restaurant. From 1931 to 1935 Ford attended the University of Michigan at Ann Arbor, where he majored in economics. He graduated with a B.A. degree in June 1935. He financed his education with part-time jobs, a small scholarship from his high school, and modest family assistance. A gifted athlete, Ford played on the University's national championship football teams in 1932 and 1933. He was voted the Wolverine's most valuable player in 1934 and on January 1, 1935, played in the annual East-West College All-Star game in San Francisco, for the benefit of the Shrine Crippled Children's Hospital. In August 1935 he played in the Chicago Tribune College All-Star football game at Soldier Field against the Chicago Bears. H0035-1 - Gerald Ford at the University of Michigan, with fellow football players Russell Fuog, Chuck Bernard, Herman Everhardus, and Stan Fay, 1934. (Full size image is 102K) He received offers from two professional football teams, the Detroit Lions and the Green Bay Packers, but chose instead to take a position as boxing coach and assistant varsity football coach at Yale hoping to attend law school there. Among those he coached were future U.S. Senators Robert Taft, Jr. and William Proxmire. Yale officials initially denied him admission to the law school, because of his full-time coaching responsibilities, but admitted him in the spring of 1938. Ford earned his LL.B. degree in 1941, graduating in the top 25 percent of his class in spite of the time he had to devote to his coaching duties. His introduction to politics came in the summer of 1940 when he worked in Wendell Willkie's presidential campaign. After returning to Michigan and passing his bar exam, Ford and a University of Michigan fraternity brother, Philip A. Buchen (who later served on Ford's White House staff as Counsel to the President), set up a law partnership in Grand Rapids. He also taught a course in business law at the University of Grand Rapids and served as line coach for the school's football team. He had just become active in a group of reform-minded Republicans in Grand Rapids, calling themselves the Home Front, who were interested in challenging the hold of local political boss Frank McKay, when the United States entered World War II. In April 1942 Ford joined the U.S. Naval Reserve receiving a commission as an ensign. After an orientation program at Annapolis, he became a physical fitness instructor at a pre- flight school in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. In the spring of 1943 he began service in the light aircraft carrier USS MONTEREY. He was first assigned as athletic director and gunnery division officer, then as assist
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What Type of Fruit Is a Banana? | Garden Guides What Type of Fruit Is a Banana? What Type of Fruit Is a Banana? Reason for flagging? Submit Overview Certainly not resembling other seeded fruits with a rounded shape, banana plants produce fruits of an elongated, interesting shape. Moreover, sweet-fleshed types are known as bananas while those with starchy, less sweet flesh are considered plantains--however both come from the same group of plants. These fruits develop in large clusters called hands and point upward on the stalk that dangles from the mother plant. In the end, realize that a banana fruit is botanically considered a type of berry. The Banana Flower From the tip of the banana plant shoots a long pendent stalk that is lined with flowers, called an inflorescence. The large purplish flower bud first display five to 15 rows of strictly female-gendered flowers that are yellow-white in color and tubular. Depending on the plant genes (variety of banana), the number of whorled rows of these female flowers will develop into banana fruits without pollination. When fruits form without pollination, it is considered an example of parthenocarpy. Other fruits like apples, mangoes, cherries and peaches require pollination to lead to fruit creation. According to the California Rare Fruit Growers website, the banana plants inflorescence elongates to then reveal sterile flowers with both useless male and female flower organs and finally flowers that are entirely male. Banana fruits do not form in either of these areas on the inflorescence and simply shrivel-up and fall away. Fruit Origin The banana fruit results from the swelling of each female flower's ovary wall. This makes a banana officially a berry. The ovary of a banana flower is located below the point of attachment of the flower petals, making it an "inferior ovary" in position. Because the lower stem base of the flower (the receptacle) houses the inferior ovary, they mutually swell to become the fruit. Officially a banana is regarded as an accessory berry according to authors of the textbook "Economic Botany: Plants in Our World." Fruit Texture Banana fruits are soft, fleshy and full of liquid tissues and are regarded as "fleshy fruits." This is another characteristic of a berry and is the opposite of a "dry" like a nut, grain, capsule, legume, achene or samara fruit. Composition The receptacle of the flower becomes the banana fruit's skin while the compartments of the ovary (ovules) swell with tissues replete with starches and sugars to form the tasty core. Since the female flowers develop into fruits without pollination, there are no seeds in modern banana varieties. The brown specks encountered in banana flesh are the dried, shriveled remnants of aborted ovary compartments (ovules) according to the California Rare Fruit Growers. Modern Bananas In ancient times, the wild species of bananas across tropical Southern Asia produced fruits with viable seeds in their flesh. Although this can occur today, centuries of genetic manipulation by man to grow larger-sized fruits or banana plants that are more resistant to diseases and pests renders the vast majority of modern bananas as seedless. In fact, different genetic codes from various bananas are fused together to create diploid (2n), triploid (3n), tetraploid (4n) and other polyploid-type bananas that have multiple sets of chromosomes. In a simplification of information from "Economic Botany: Plants in Our World," extra chromosome sets often prevent seed formation as the codes do not match perfectly and merely lead to larger-sized fruits with varying flesh colors and flavors. Keywords: banana fruits, banana fruit development, berry in botany, berry example banana About this Author James Burghardt has written for "The Public Garden," "Docent Educator," nonprofit newsletters and for horticultural databases, becoming a full-time writer in 2008. He's gardened and worked professionally at public and private gardens in Colorado, Florida, Minnesota, New York, North Carolina and Pennsylvania. He has written articles for eHow and
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In the First World War, what other name is given to the third battle of Ypres of June 1917?
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Third Battle of Ypres begins in Flanders - Jul 31, 1917 - HISTORY.com Third Battle of Ypres begins in Flanders Share this: Third Battle of Ypres begins in Flanders Author Third Battle of Ypres begins in Flanders URL Publisher A+E Networks On July 31, 1917, the Allies launch a renewed assault on German lines in the Flanders region of Belgium, in the much-contested region near Ypres, during World War I. The attack begins more than three months of brutal fighting, known as the Third Battle of Ypres. While the first and second battles at Ypres were attacks by the Germans against the Allied-controlled salient around Ypres–which crucially blocked any German advance to the English Channel–the third was spearheaded by the British commander in chief, Sir Douglas Haig. After the resounding failure of the Nivelle Offensive–named for its mastermind, the French commander Robert Nivelle–the previous May, followed by widespread mutinies within the French army, Haig insisted that the British should press ahead with another major offensive that summer. The aggressive and meticulously planned offensive, ostensibly aimed at destroying German submarine bases located on the north coast of Belgium, was in fact driven by Haig’s (mistaken) belief that the German army was on the verge of collapse, and would be broken completely by a major Allied victory. After an opening barrage of some 3,000 guns, Haig ordered nine British divisions, led by Sir Hubert Gough’s 5th Army, to advance on the German lines near the Belgian village of Passchendaele on July 31; they were joined by six French divisions. In the first two days of the attacks, while suffering heavy casualties, the Allies made significant advances–in some sectors pushing the Germans back more than a mile and taking more than 5,000 German prisoners–if not as significant as Haig had envisioned. The offensive was renewed in mid-August, though heavy rains and thickening mud severely hampered the effectiveness of Allied infantry and artillery and prevented substantial gains over the majority of the summer and early fall. Dissatisfied with his army’s gains by the end of August, Haig had replaced Gough with Herbert Plumer at the head of the attack; after several small gains in September, the British were able to establish control over the ridge of land east of Ypres. Encouraged, Haig pushed Plumer to continue the attacks towards the Passchendaele ridge, some 10 kilometers from Ypres. Thus the Third Battle of Ypres–also known as Passchendaele, for the village, and the ridge surrounding it, that saw the heaviest fighting–continued into its third month, as the Allied attackers reached near-exhaustion, with few notable gains, and the Germans reinforced their positions in the region with reserve troops released from the Eastern Front, where Russia’s army was foundering amid internal turmoil. Unwilling to give up, Haig ordered a final three attacks on Passchendaele in late October. The eventual capture of the village, by Canadian and British troops, on November 6, 1917, allowed Haig to finally call off the offensive, claiming victory, despite some 310,000 British casualties, as opposed to 260,000 on the German side, and a failure to create any substantial breakthrough, or change of momentum, on the Western Front. Given its outcome, the Third Battle of Ypres remains one of the most costly and controversial offensives of World War I, representing–at least for the British–the epitome of the wasteful and futile nature of trench warfare. Related Videos
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Battle of Gallipoli - World War I - HISTORY.com Battle of Gallipoli A+E Networks Introduction The Gallipoli Campaign of 1915-16, also known as the Battle of Gallipoli or the Dardanelles Campaign, was an unsuccessful attempt by the Allied Powers to control the sea route from Europe to Russia during World War I. The campaign began with a failed naval attack by British and French ships on the Dardanelles Straits in February-March 1915 and continued with a major land invasion of the Gallipoli Peninsula on April 25, involving British and French troops as well as divisions of the Australian and New Zealand Army Corps (ANZAC). Lack of sufficient intelligence and knowledge of the terrain, along with a fierce Turkish resistance, hampered the success of the invasion. By mid-October, Allied forces had suffered heavy casualties and had made little headway from their initial landing sites. Evacuation began in December 1915, and was completed early the following January. Google Launch of the Gallipoli Campaign With World War I stalled on the Western Front by 1915, the Allied Powers were debating going on the offensive in another region of the conflict, rather than continuing with attacks in Belgium and France. Early that year, Russia’s Grand Duke Nicholas appealed to Britain for aid in confronting a Turkish invasion in the Caucasus. (The Ottoman Empire had entered World War I on the side of the Central Powers, Germany and Austria-Hungary, by November 1914.) In response, the Allies decided to launch a naval expedition to seize the Dardanelles Straits, a narrow passage connecting the Aegean Sea to the Sea of Marmara in northwestern Turkey. If successful, capture of the straits would allow the Allies to link up with the Russians in the Black Sea, where they could work together to knock Turkey out of the war. Did You Know? In May 1915, Britain's First Sea Lord Admiral John Fisher resigned dramatically over the mishandling of the Gallipoli invasion by First Lord of the Admiralty Winston Churchill. His political capital damaged by the debacle, the future prime minister later resigned his own position and accepted a commission to command an infantry battalion in France. Spearheaded by the first lord of the British Admiralty, Winston Churchill (over the strong opposition of the First Sea Lord Admiral John Fisher, head of the British Navy), the naval attack on the Dardanelles began with a long-range bombardment by British and French battleships on February 19, 1915. Turkish forces abandoned their outer forts but met the approaching Allied minesweepers with heavy fire, stalling the advance. Under tremendous pressure to renew the attack, Admiral Sackville Carden, the British naval commander in the region, suffered a nervous collapse and was replaced by Vice-Admiral Sir John de Robeck. On March 18, 18 Allied battleships entered the straits; Turkish fire, including undetected mines, sank three of the ships and severely damaged three others. Gallipoli Land Invasion Begins In the wake of the failed naval attack, preparations began for largescale troop landings on the Gallipoli Peninsula. British War Secretary Lord Kitchener appointed General Ian Hamilton as commander of British forces for the operation; under his command, troops from Australia, New Zealand and the French colonies assembled with British forces on the Greek island of Lemnos. Meanwhile, the Turks boosted their defenses under the command of the German general Liman von Sanders, who began positioning Ottoman troops along the shore where he expected the landings would take place. On April 25, 1915, the Allies launched their invasion of the Gallipoli Peninsula. Despite suffering heavy casualties, they managed to establish two beachheads: at Helles on the peninsula’s southern tip, and at Gaba Tepe on the Aegean coast. (The latter site was later dubbed Anzac Cove, in honor of the Australian and New Zealand troops who fought so valiantly against determined Turkish defenders to establish the beachhead there.) After the initial landing, the Allies were able to make little progress from their in
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Learn All About The Six Wives Of Henry VIII, Their Lives & Deaths | Historic Royal Palaces Find out more about the lives (and deaths) of Henry VIII's six wives Katherine of Aragon Divorced The first of Henry VIII's six wives, Katherine of Aragon (1485-1536) was a Spanish princess who was married to Henry for 18 years before he began divorce proceedings in his desperation to re-marry and produce a male heir. Katherine had been pregnant six times but only one daughter, Princess Mary, later Mary I , had survived. Dying in 1536, Katherine wrote to Henry: 'Lastly, I make this vow, that mine eyes desire you above all things. Farewell.' Anne Boleyn Beheaded The second of Henry VIII's six wives, Anne Boleyn (c1501-1536) was married to the King for only three years from 1533-1536. Instead of the sought after male heir, Anne was pregnant with another princess, Elizabeth (later Elizabeth I ). Anne was supported by religious reformers but was also hated by many at court. After a miscarriage, her fate was sealed and she was arrested (and later executed at the Tower of London) for adultery and incest. Jane Seymour Died Jane Seymour (c1509-1537) was the third of Henry VIII's six wives and the only wife to provide the King with the much longed for son and male heir. Having married Henry in May 1536, she gave birth to Prince Edward (later Edward VI) at Hampton Court Palace in 1537 but died soon afterwards. Henry had his son but grieved: 'Providence has mingled my joy with the bitterness of the death of her who brought me this happiness.' Anne of Cleves Divorced Anne of Cleves (1515-1557) was the fourth of Henry VIII's six wives and at 24 was half Henry's age when they married in January 1540. Henry first saw Anne of Cleves in a painting by Hans Holbein but in the flesh, Henry found Anne unattractive and began pursuing one of her maids of honour, Catherine Howard. After six months the marriage was annulled yet Anne remained in England and on good terms with Henry VIII. He commanded that she be treated as 'the king's sister' Catherine Howard Beheaded Henry VIII's fifth wife was an alluring teenager named Catherine Howard (c1522-1542). Married three weeks after his second divorce, rumours of Catherine's past and present love affairs reached a furious Henry. She was arrested at Hampton Court Palace and later taken to the Tower of London where she was beheaded in February 1542, aged about 21. Kateryn Parr
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BBC History - Henry VIII Henry VIII Henry VIII Henry VIII is one of the most famous kings in English history. He was the second Tudor monarch and was well-known for having six wives. His break with the papacy in Rome established the Church of England and began the Reformation. Image: Henry VIII (1491–1547) by Hans Holbein the younger (Getty Images) More information about: Henry VIII Henry, the second son of King Henry VII and Elizabeth of York, was born on 28 June 1491 at Greenwich Palace. After the death of his elder brother Arthur in 1502, Henry became heir to the English throne. King of England When Henry VII died in 1509, this popular eighteen-year-old prince, known for his love of hunting and dancing, became King Henry VIII. Soon after he obtained the papal dispensation required to allow him to marry his brother's widow, Catherine of Aragon. In the first years of his reign Henry VIII effectively relied on Thomas Wolsey to rule for him, and by 1515 Henry had elevated him to the highest role in government: Lord Chancellor. In 1521 Pope Leo X conferred the title of Defender of the Faith on Henry for his book 'Assertio Septem Sacramentorum', which affirmed the supremacy of the Pope in the face of the reforming ideals of the German theologian, Martin Luther. Military might Henry VIII's early military campaigns began when he joined Pope Julius II's Holy League against France in 1511. Wolsey proved himself to be an outstanding minister in his organisation of the first French campaign and while the Scots saw this war as an opportunity to invade England, they were defeated at Flodden in 1513. However war with France ultimately proved expensive and unsuccessful. Henry VIII is known as the 'father of the Royal Navy.' When he became king there were five royal warships. By his death he had built up a navy of around 50 ships. He refitted several vessels with the latest guns including the Mary Rose, which sank in 1545. Henry also built the first naval dock in Britain at Portsmouth and in 1546 he established the Navy Board. This set up the administrative machinery for the control of the fleet. A male heir Henry was acutely aware of the importance of securing a male heir during his reign. He was worried that he had only one surviving child, Mary, to show for his marriage to Catherine, who was now in her 40s. So the king asked Cardinal Wolsey to appeal to Pope Clement VII for an annulment and it soon became clear he wanted to marry Anne Boleyn, who had been a lady-in-waiting to his first wife. But, unwilling to anger Catherine of Aragon's nephew – the most powerful ruler in Europe, the Holy Roman Emperor Charles V – the Pope refused. Thomas Wolsey's ascendancy was cut short by this failure. In 1533, Henry VIII broke with the church and married the now pregnant Anne Boleyn in a secret ceremony. Henry was excommunicated by the Pope. The English reformation had begun. Head of the Church After Wolsey's downfall, Thomas Cromwell became Henry's chief minister and earned the confidence of the King by helping him to break with Rome and establish Henry VIII as head of the Church of England. This act also brought him much needed wealth through the dissolution of the well-funded monasteries. Over four years Cromwell ordered that 800 monasteries be disbanded and their lands and treasures taken for the crown. The cultural and social impact was significant, as much of the land was sold to the gentry and churches and monasteries were gutted and destroyed. Henry's personal religious beliefs remained Catholic, despite the growing number of people at court and in the nation who had adopted Protestantism. Anne Boleyn In September 1533 Anne gave birth to a daughter, Elizabeth (the future Queen Elizabeth I). Henry had grown tired of her, and after two further pregnancies ended in miscarriages, she was arrested in 1536 on trumped up charges of adultery and publicly beheaded at the Tower of London. Henry's third marriage, this time to lady-in-waiting, Jane Seymour, finally produced the son he so desperately desired with the birth of Edward in 1537. Ja
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Fingerprints are composed of different patterns called whorls - CJE - 1640 View Full Document Fingerprints are composed of different patterns called whorls, arches, and loops. Whorl patterns are divided into four types: plain, central pocket whorl, double whorl, and accidental. Arches are characterized by ridge lines that enter the print from one side and exit the other side. Loops are characterized by ridge lines that enter from one side of the pattern, curve, and exit the pattern from the same side. The moment we are born we are born with friction ridges where they remain unchanged during our lifetime, unless they are damaged through permanent scarring. Friction ridge patterns are unique and never repeated. There are many different methods for forensic scientists to enhance latent fingerprints so they are clearer and more defined. Methods used to enhance prints solely depended on the type of the surface that the print is left on. Hard and non-absorbent surfaces such as glass, and tables, are usually enhanced using powders and super-glue fuming. However, soft and porous surfaces, such as carpet, require some sort of chemical treatment. There are two main methods of developing latent prints: physical methods and chemical methods. The most common physical method for enhancing prints is by using aluminum power. This fine powder is applied with a brush, after it adheres to body oil deposits and perspiration the print will develop. The magnetic brush technique can be used to apply magnetic-sensitive powders; since the brush doesn’t have actual bristles it greatly reduces the chance of damaging the print. Spraying or dipping small particle reagent (SPR) to latent prints is another form to enhance the print. Particles adhere to the lipid components of the residue. SPR is typically used when evidence has been wet or was recovered from water. The most common chemical form for enhancing prints is by This preview has intentionally blurred sections. Sign up to view the full version. View Full Document Hernandez 6 using ninhydrin. Ninhydrin is used to enhance prints on porous surfaces such as paper. Ninhydrin is a compound that reacts with the amino acids in the print to produce a purple-blue print once developed. There are two different methods of fuming that forensic scientists can use to enhance latent fingerprints. The iodine fuming method uses iodine crystals that vaporize sublimation when they are heated. The vapors combine with components on the fingerprint, resulting in it becoming visible. Using this method has its precautions; the enhanced print will fade over time so it is critical that a photograph is taken as soon as possible. The super-glue fuming method uses ethyl or methyl cyanoacrylate which, when fumed, produces a white deposit on the latent print. It is extremely important when lifting the enhanced print using tape, that it the tape completely covers the print and thorough pressure is applied before carefully lifting the print. Using a physical developer to enhance a print involves using s silver-based solution that reacts with fatty components. Physical developer is sometimes used on prints that did not develop by ninhydrin. This makes sense because physical developer reacts to lipid This is the end of the preview. Sign up to access the rest of the document. TERM Laura Hernandez 7/14/15 CJE-1640 Module 10 Discussion Post Original Post: In this cen CJE-Module 10 Discussion.docx
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Fabric Glossary | Fabric & Dressmaking Terms Fabric Glossary | Fabric & Dressmaking Terms Fabric Glossary A measure of how much water a fabric can absorb. Acetate is a synthetic fibre. Acrylic fibre is a synthetic polymer fiber that contains at least 85% acrylonitrile. Aida cloth is a coarse open-weave fabric traditionally used for cross-stitch. Alnage is the official supervision of the shape and quality of manufactured woolen cloth. Alpaca Alpaca is a name given to two distinct things. It is primarily a term applied to the wool of the Peruvian alpaca. It is, however, more broadly applied to a style of fabric originally made from alpaca fiber but now frequently made from a similar type of fiber. Angora Angora refers to the hair of the Angora rabbit, or the fabric made from Angora rabbit fur. (Fabric made from angora goat is mohair.)[1] Appliqué Appliqué is a sewing technique in which fabric shapes, lace or trim, are sewn onto a foundation fabric to create designs.[2] Aramid fibre is a fire-resistant and strong synthetic fibre An argyle pattern is one containing diamonds in a sort of diagonal checkerboard pattern. Backstrap loom Backstrap looms, as the name implies, are tied around the weaver's waist on one end and around a stationary object such as a tree, post, or door on the other. Tension can be adjusted simply by leaning back. Backstrap looms are very portable, since they can simply be rolled up and carried. Baize is a coarse woollen or cotton cloth, often coloured red or green. Ballistic nylon is a thick, tough synthetic fabric used for a variety of applications. Batik Batik is an Indonesian traditional word and refers to a generic wax-resist dyeing technique used on fabric. Combination of two kinds of Weave, Namely Plain and Drill. Bias The bias direction of a piece of woven fabric, usually referred to simply as "the bias", is at 45 degrees to its warp and weft threads. Every piece of woven fabric has two biases, perpendicular to each other. Binding In sewing, binding is used as both a noun and a verb to refer to finishing a seam or hem of a garment, usually by rolling or pressing then stitching on an edging or trim. Blend A Blend is a fabric or yarn made up of more than one type of fibre. Bobbin lace Bobbin lace is a delicate lace that uses wound spools of thread (the bobbins) to weave together the shapes in the lace. Bobbinet Bobbinet is a tulle netting with hexagonal shaped holes, traditionally used as a base for embroidery and lingerie. Bombazine Bombazine is a fabric originally made of silk or silk and wool, and now also made of cotton and wool or of wool alone. It is twilled or corded and used for dress-material. Boucle is a fabric made from yarns with loops, has a fuzzy curled texture. Braid To braid is to interweave or twine three or more separate strands of one or more materials in a diagonally overlapping pattern. Broadcloth -material of superior quality. Broderie Anglaise Broaderie Anglaise is a needle work technique and French for 'English Embroidery'. It is a mixture of embroidery and cut out works on light weight cotton. It is commonly embroidered with same coloured thread as material. Brocade Brocade is the term for forming patterns in cloth with a supplementary weft. Brocade fabric is shimmer and stiff and used for traditional style dresses and jackets. Buckram Buckram is a stiff cloth, made of cotton or linen, which is used to cover, and protect, a book, and although is more expensive than its look-a-like, Brella, is stronger and resistant to cockroaches eating it. Buckram can also be used to stiffen clothes. Burlap is a type of cloth often used for sacks. Calico Calico is a type of fabric made from unbleached, and often not fully processed, cotton. Also referred to a type of Printing. Cambric is a lightweight cotton cloth used as fabric for lace and needlework. Camel's Hair Camel's Hair is a natural fiber from the camel. Camel hair can produce a variety of different coarseness of yarn. This fiber is a novelty fiber spun by hand-spi
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Americano Beverages | Starbucks Coffee Company Starbucks Coffee Company All Starbucks® Coffees Americano The Americano celebrates the rich flavor of espresso. It's a simple drink, yet must still be made with care. Our baristas immediately pour two espresso shots, the second they are pulled, into your cup and then quickly pour hot water over the top to produce a light layer of crema. The result is a wonderfully rich cup, with the depth and nuances that only freshly ground espresso can boast.
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Théâtre du Châtelet — An American in Paris Production Châtelet An American in Paris The success of Rhapsody in Blue in 1924 allowed George Gershwin to travel to Europe and to meet a number of composers that he admired during a stay in Paris. Stravinsky, Ravel, Poulenc, Milhaud gave the American musician their recognition and encouragement. An American in Paris, composed in 1928, is a symphonic poem of about twenty minutes hailed by the critic Isaac Goldberg as being an “American Afternoon of a Faun”. In 1950, the Hollywood producer Arthur Freed had the idea to make a film based on An American in Paris. As he would later do with Singin' in the Rain, he envisioned a set of existing songs by George and Ira Gershwin on wich a story could be created. As concieved by choreographer and star Gene Kelly, director Vincente Minnelli and book writer Alan J. Lerner, the story focused on an American GI, Jerry, a painter in Montmartre who, overflowing with joy of life, meets Lise, a young saleswoman. Lise, however, is loved by Henri, a singer of middle-of-the-road popular songs. The feelings (love, disappointment, enjoyment and the blues) culminate in a ballet where the couple reunites. This dance sequence became one of the most famous in the history of the Hollywood musical and the film went on to win six Oscars. Gene Kelly was given an honorary Oscar "in appreciation for his extreme versatility as an actor, singer, director and dancer, and specifically for his brilliant achievements in the art of choreography on film". It would be nearly 65 years before a stage version of the musical would find its way to the stage. This new production, inspired by the film but not a re-production, is coming to life under the creative leadership of director / choreographer Christopher Wheeldon and producers Jean-Luc Choplin, Van Kaplan and Stuart Oken. World premiere at the Théâtre du Châtelet November 22, 2014 - January 4, 2015 Broadway Premiere at the Palace Theater March 13, 2015 anamericaninparisonbroadway.com In English, with French subtitles, 2h50 with intermission ©Sylvain Gripoix Animation and screening : 59 Productions Musical direction : Brad Haak Orchestra : Ensemble instrumental du Châtelet More information Eager to begin his life anew after the brutality of combat, World War II Army veteran Jerry Mulligan chooses newly-liberated Paris as the place to make a name for himself as a painter. With the assistance of fellow ex-pat Milo Davenport, a wealthy American with a past she wishes to forget, Jerry’s life becomes complicated when he meets Lise, a young Parisian shop girl with her own secret. Soon it becomes clear that Jerry’s friends-Adam, a Jewish American composer, and Henri, a Parisian aristocrat - also vie for Lise’s love. This romantic tangle can only be untied through the miracle of dance set to some of the greatest music and lyrics ever written. A classic American film about young souls in Paris has been reimagined for the Broadway stage of the 21st century. 2015 January 4, 15h
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Lamar Fike: Member of Elvis Presley's famed inner circle, the Memphis Mafia | The Independent Lamar Fike: Member of Elvis Presley's famed inner circle, the Memphis Mafia Saturday 26 February 2011 00:00 BST Click to follow The Independent Online Lamar Fike was one of Elvis Presley's career-long entourage who became the singer's friends, foils, scapegoats, bodyguards, road managers, lighting technicians, punchbags, babysitters (for the singer himself) and procurers of girls, pills or sweets. Or, as Fike put it, "his buffer zone." The group of men, and one woman, became known as "The Memphis Mafia", not least because of their black mohair suits, sunglasses at night and black limos. The term stuck and was generally used, including by Elvis and themselves, with considerable irony. Elvis considered his "mafia" as his extended family and there is a school of thought that he kept such old friends around him to protect him from the advances of the real mob, particularly during his Las Vegas years, when he was said to have received offers that must have been difficult to refuse. Lamar Fike was born in 1935 in Cleveland, Mississippi, by the side of Route 61, which runs north-south through the entire country, including past the Duluth birthplace of Bob Dylan, who preferred to call it Highway 61. Fike spent much of his boyhood in the small town of Mart, Texas, close to Waco, before his family moved, as Elvis's did, to Memphis, Tennessee, to seek work when he was a teenager. After attending the Columbia Military Academy in Tennessee, graduating in 1954, Fike bumped into the young Elvis in Memphis before the latter burst onto the scene, and joined his entourage in 1957, by which time Elvis was already the hottest property in pop music. Fike began working for him for no pay – Elvis preferred to tip his entourage with flash cars or houses for their parents. Fike remained one of his closest aides until the singer's death in 1977. He first got to know him through Elvis's mother, Gladys, and it was she who told her son to trust their fellow Mississippian before she died in 1958, just as Elvis was conquering the world. Fike became an intimate member of the Memphis Mafia, whose relationship to Presley was described by one writer as "like a football scrum after a loose ball." Mutual friends say it was more to protect Presley than to make money from him that Fike volunteered for the US army when the singer was called up in 1958. Fike was turned down because of his weight (the reason the singer nicknamed him "Buddha"), but he followed Presley to Germany. The singer, while still being paid the standard GI pay of $78 a week, was allowed to live off-base with his father, grandmother, Fike and another member of the Memphis Mafia, Red West. It was Fike who introduced the rock'n'roll star to a 14-year-old girl called Priscilla Beaulieu, the singer's future wife and mother of his child, Lisa Marie Presley. Fike always insisted that Priscilla's father cornered Elvis into marrying Priscilla. "When I found out their relationship was more than just necking, I was afraid we were all going to prison without a trial," Fike recalled. "Elvis told me he had the whole thing in control. I said, 'I hope you do, otherwise they'll ship us home in a goddam cage!'" It was Fike, too, who had introduced Presley to a girl called Anita Wood, whom the singer dated for five years until 1958 and who Elvis's mother hoped would be her daughter-in-law. When Elvis and Wood were photographed kissing passionately before he left for Germany, Fike, and most of the world, assumed Wood would eventually become Mrs Presley. According to Fike and Wood, however, Elvis's manager, Tom Parker, "the Colonel", who preferred to keep his client as the world's most eligible bachelor, managed to edge Wood out of Elvis's life. Fike recalled the 19-year-old Wood's first date with Elvis, when she had to share the singer's limo with Fike and two other members of the Memphis Mafia, stopping off to buy "dozens of hamburgers" before going to Presley's newly-bough
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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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Somnambulist | Define Somnambulist at Dictionary.com Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012 Word Origin and History for somnambulist Expand somnambulism n. 1786, "walking in one's sleep or under hypnosis," from French somnambulisme, from Modern Latin somnambulus "sleepwalker," from Latin somnus "sleep" (see Somnus ) + ambulare "to walk" (see amble (v.)). Originally brought into use during the excitement over "animal magnetism;" it won out over noctambulation. A stack of related words came into use early 19c., e.g. somnambule "sleepwalker" (1837, from French somnambule, 1690s), earlier somnambulator (1803); as adjectives, somnambulary (1827), somnambular (1820). Online Etymology Dictionary, © 2010 Douglas Harper
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When the rock band Free disbanded, Paul Rodgers and Simon Kirke went on to form which other group?
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Free - Music on Google Play Free About the artist Free was an English rock band formed in London in 1968, best known for their 1970 signature song "All Right Now". They disbanded in 1973 and lead singer Paul Rodgers went on to become a frontman of the band Bad Company along with Simon Kirke on drums. Lead guitarist Paul Kossoff formed Back Street Crawler and died from a pulmonary embolism at the age of 25 in 1976. Bassist Andy Fraser formed Sharks. The band was famed for its sensational live shows and nonstop touring. However, early studio albums did not sell very well – until the release of Fire and Water which featured the massive hit "All Right Now". The song helped secure them a place at the Isle of Wight Festival 1970 where they played to 600,000 people. By the early 1970s, Free was one of the biggest-selling British blues rock groups; by the time the band dissolved in 1973, they had sold more than 20 million albums around the world and had played more than 700 arena and festival concerts. "All Right Now," remains a rock staple, and had been entered into ASCAP's "One Million" airplay singles club. Rolling Stone has referred to the band as "British hard rock pioneers". 1 $11.49 Heartbreaker is the sixth and final studio album by English rock group Free, that provided them with one of their most successful singles, "Wishing Well". It was recorded in late 1972 after bassist... 1 1 $9.49 Heartbreaker is the sixth and final studio album by English rock group Free, that provided them with one of their most successful singles, "Wishing Well". It was recorded in late 1972 after bassist... 1 1 $9.49 Free at Last is the fifth studio album by English rock band Free. The band had broken up in April 1971 due to differences between singer Paul Rodgers and bassist Andy Fraser but had now reformed. 1 1 $6.99 Fire and Water is the third studio album released by English rock group Free. The album became the band's breakthrough hit, reaching #2 in the UK charts and #17 in the US, making it the most succes... 1 1 $9.49 Free is the second album by English rock group Free, recorded and released in 1969. The band had spent time touring after their debut album Tons of Sobs the previous year, and there is a marked dif... 1 Paul Rodgers 0 Paul Bernard Rodgers is an English singer, songwriter and musician, best known for his success in the 1960s and 1970s as vocalist of Free and Bad Company. He now lives in Canada as a naturalized Ca... 0 Paul Kossoff 0 Paul Francis Kossoff was an English guitarist best known as a member of Free. He was ranked 51st in Rolling Stone magazine list of the "100 Greatest Guitarists of All Time". 0 Rory Gallagher 0 William Rory Gallagher was an Irish blues and rock multi-instrumentalist, songwriter, and bandleader. Born in Ballyshannon, County Donegal, and brought up in Cork, Gallagher recorded solo albums th... 0 Wishbone Ash 0 Wishbone Ash are a British rock band who achieved success in the early and mid-1970s. Their popular albums included Wishbone Ash, Pilgrimage, Argus, There's the Rub, and New England. Wishbone Ash a... 0 Humble Pie 0 Humble Pie was an English rock band formed by Steve Marriott, in Essex during 1969. They are known as one of the late 1960s' first supergroups and found success on both sides of the Atlantic with s... 0 Thin Lizzy 0 Thin Lizzy are a rock band formed in Dublin, Ireland in 1969. Two of the founding members, drummer Brian Downey and bass guitarist and lead vocalist Phil Lynott, met while still in school. Lynott l... 0 Dr. Feelgood 0 Dr. Feelgood are a British pub rock band formed in 1971. Hailing from Canvey Island, Essex, they are best known for early singles like "She Does It Right", "Roxette", and "Back in the Night". The g... 0 Chicken Shack 0 Chicken Shack are a British blues band, founded in the mid-1960s by Stan Webb, Andy Silvester, and Alan Morley, who were later joined by Christine Perfect in 1968. Chicken Shack has performed with ... 0 Mott The Hoople 0 Mott the Hoople were an English rock band with strong R&B roots, popular in the glam rock era of the early to mid-1970s
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Early Career Early Career The Mandrakes Robert went to art school at Scarborough Technical College. His first band was The Mandrakes which were formed in 1965. This band had nothing to do with The Mandrake Paddle Steamer contrary to previous press reports. The Mandrakes supported many renowned acts during this period at local venues and appeared from a live festival appearance on the television programme "Six Five" Robert sang, but did not recordwith Dada, who also featured Elkie Brooks on vocals. Dada metamorphosed into Vinegar Joe who recorded 3 albums for Island records: Vinegar Joe Robert's writing increased apace and he had sole or shared writing credits on 8 of the tracks across the 3 Vinegar Joe albums, including the single "Never Met A Dog" The album Six Star General included a cover of an Andy Fraser (Free and ex John Mayall's Bluesbreakers bass player) song "Talkin' Bout My Baby". This marked an early admiration by Robert for Andy Fraser which later became apparent in his faithful and warm cover of Andy's "Every Kinda People", one of Robert's biggest early commercial successes The line up of Vinegar Joe was Elkie Brooks (vocals and percussion), Robert Palmer (vocals and rhythm guitar), Pete Gage (guitars and effects), Steve York (bass guitar), Tim Hinkley (piano and organ), Rob Tait (drums and percussion).Vinegar Joe toured heavily and made TV appearances on "The Old Grey Whistle Test", "Music Unlimited ("Ride Me Easy Rider)" and Best Of The Beat Club ("Proud To Be (A Honky Woman))" but the albums failed to achieve any significant sales figures and the band split up in March 1974. The idea was mooted at the time of Robert joining Little Feat (he allegedly sang backing vocals on a little Feat US tour), as a replacement for Lowell George, but Robert stayed with Chris Blackwell's Island records as a solo artist. .
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The Birds were a 60s R&B; group, but name their guitarist who went on to bigger things, and still tours in 2014
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Band | The Rolling Stones The Rolling Stones First gig: 12 July 1962 Venue: Marquee Club, London Lineup: Mick Jagger Keith Richards Brian Jones Ian Stewart Dick Taylor Tony Chapman Band When the nascent Rolling Stones began playing gigs around London in 1962, the notion that a rock & roll band would last five years, let alone fifty, was an absurdity. After all, what could possibly be more ephemeral than rock & roll, the latest teenage fad? Besides, other factors made it unlikely that such a momentous occasion would ever come to pass. “I didn’t expect to last until fifty myself, let alone with the Stones,” Keith Richards says with a laugh. “It’s incredible, really. In that sense we’re still living on borrowed time.” “You have to put yourself back into that time,” Mick Jagger says about those early days when he and Keith and guitarist Brian Jones roomed together and were hustling gigs wherever they could find one. “Popular music wasn’t talked about on any kind of intellectual level. There was no such term as ‘popular culture.’ None of those things existed.” “But suddenly popular music became bigger than it had ever been before. It became an important, perhaps the most important, art form of the period, after not at all being regarded as an art form before.” Mick Jagger Times and attitudes quickly changed, in short, and now five decades later, the Rolling Stones are celebrating an anniversary that artists in any field would be overjoyed to attain. Indeed, the Stones will be marking the fiftieth anniversary of their first gig at the Marquee Club in London on July 12, 1962 with a celebratory appearance at that storied venue, five decades later to the day. At that first show, the group was billed as the Rollin’ Stones and, of what would become the band’s original lineup, only Mick Jagger, Keith Richards, Brian Jones and keyboardist Ian Stewart performed. Bill Wyman and Charlie Watts would formally join in January of 1963, and Stewart officially left the band in May, though he continued on as the Stones’ road manager and occasionally played with them both on stage and in the studio until his death in 1985. To commemorate the Stones’ 50th anniversary, noted filmmaker Brett Morgen directed a no-holds-barred documentary about the band, Crossfire Hurricane, and the Stones released GRRR!, a greatest hits collection that includes two brand new songs and a stunning album cover designed by Walton Ford. The Stones then went back on the road for the 50 & Counting Tour, visiting London, New York and other cities across North America and Canada in celebration of five decades, culminating with a legendary performance at the UK’s Glastonbury Festival plus two major outdoor shows in London’s Hyde Park, chronicled in the concert film Sweet Summer Sun – Hyde Park Live. The Stones then launched another sell out tour, 14 ON FIRE, that brought them to Asia, Australia and New Zealand. In 2015 the band stunned audiences in the USA for the umpteenth time with their Zip Code tour and a re-mastered Sticky Fingers album. In early 2016, the Stones launched their América Latina Olé tour, which consisted of thirteen electrifying dates in Central and South America. As a dramatic capstone to that trip, the Stones performed in Cuba for the first time, electrifying an audience of 1.2 million fans in Havana. In another historic live performance, the Stones will participate this October in Desert Trip, a three-day superstar festival in Indio, California that will also feature Bob Dylan, Paul McCartney, the Who, Neil Young and Roger Waters. In addition, Exhibitionism, a groundbreaking, career-spanning exhibition devoted to the Stones’ legendary history, opened earlier this year at the Saatchi Gallery in London to rave reviews. It will travel to New York this November for a run at Industria. To mark the Stones’ 50th anniversary a few years back, a book was produced, The Rolling Stones: 50, chronicling the group’s legendary journey through rare and previously unseen photographs, including images from every aspect of the Stones’ history – reportage photos, shots fr
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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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Meadowhall Station | Trains to Meadowhall – Trainline Trains to Meadowhall Share this route Meadowhall Interchange in Sheffield opened in 1990 at the same time as the Meadowhall Shopping Centre, linked to the station via a footbridge over the River Don. When it opened, Meadowhall was the second largest shopping centre in the country, and, today, it remains in the top ten. Thanks to Meadowhall Interchange, it is one of the few out-of-town shopping centres in the country fully integrated into the public transport network via the buses, trains and trams that all call at the station. Alongside over 280 stores, Meadowhall also boasts the huge Oasis Dining Quarter with its numerous restaurants and other food outlets, and an eleven-screen multiplex cinema. Meadowhall Interchange is north of Sheffield city centre alongside the M1 motorway. The Supertram route from the city centre to Meadowhall passes the Motorpoint Arena, Ice Sheffield, Don Valley Stadium and the English Institute of Sport on its 15-minute journey. Station details & facilities Meadowhall Interchange railway station is connected to the bus station and the shopping centre via a ramp and a walkway. At this entrance, you will also find the ticket office, a waiting room with toilets, and platforms for the Supertram. The four train platforms are linked by a bridge with steps and a ramp down to each. A further waiting room with toilets is on platform 2. The station has a free car park with 307 spaces. Ticket Office Lost Property phone number : 0333 222 0125 Facilities Telephones type : Coins and cards Customer help points : False Carpark name : Station Car Park Carpark operator : South Yorkshire Passenger Transport Executive Car parking spaces : 307 Accessibility Step-free access : Whole station Step-free access notes : Step-free access to all platforms via fairly steep ramps (up to 50m long). Ramps for train access : Accessible Booking Office counter : False Trains to Meadowhall Railway booking office, Meadowhall Road, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S9 1JQ Ticket Office Hours
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Maidenhead travel guide - Wikitravel Understand[ edit ] The constituency of Maidenhead and Windsor is one of the most affluent areaa of the UK, with house prices often exceeding those of Central London. Its position in the River Thames countryside, with close proximity to the capital is unrivalled making it a gold mine for commuters. It is one of the safest Conservative seats in the UK (the MP is the Prime Minister, Theresa May). Like many towns, Maidenhead has its fair share of crime and antisocial behaviour, and the town centre is a little grey and full of concrete. The area near the river, locally known as Maidenhead Riverside, however, is a pleasent contrast to this and offers nice views of the Thames and great walks towards the villages of Cookham and Marlow ; and Bray and Windsor and Eton . Get in[ edit ] Maidenhead is on the main rail and road routes between London and Reading . It lies on the famous Great Western Railway famously designed by Isambard Kingdom Brunel. Maidenhead station lies immediately between the Twyford and Taplow stations. From London, you will need to get to London Paddington to get a train to Maidenhead. Maidenhead is on the M4. Get around[ edit ] There are good bus links, most from Frascati Way in the town centre or near Boots on the High Street. Alternatively, taxis can be booked by phone and will usually pick up from most locations within 5 mi of the town centre. Colnside Executive Cars (0800 311 8877 / 01628 633 443) [2] See[ edit ][ add listing ] The famous railway bridge designed by Isambard Kingdom Brunel (engineered by Mo Browne). Boulter's Lock and Boulters Island on the River Thames. A great spot for walks amongst relatively tame squirrels and views of Maidenhead Wier. There is also a small hotel/restaurant on the Island. Cookham is a picturesque village between Maidenhead and Marlow . It is a traditional English country village with a hugely popular gallery and excellent but expensive restaurants. Trains link Cookham with Maidenhead every hour. Alternatively walk there along the river, about 1 hour. Buy[ edit ][ add listing ] The town centre is a fairly typical one, containing most high street shops, including Next, Virgin Megastore, Boots, Superdrug, Marks and Spencer, and TopShop. Robert Dyas, Nicholsons’s Shopping Centre 24 Kings Walk Maidenhead Berkshire SL6 1LB, ☎ 0844 567 2537, [3] . Opening Times: Monday 9.00am - 5.30pm Tuesday 9.00am - 5.30pm Wednesday 9.00am - 5.30pm Thursday 9.00am - 5.30pm Friday 9.00am - 5.30pm Saturday 9.00am - 5.30pm Sunday 11.00am - 5.00pm edit Eat[ edit ][ add listing ] Indian restaurants such as the Cookham Tandoori and the Emperor of India are well recommended. There are also decent Thai and Chinese restaurants. One of Britain's culinary capitals, the village of Bray , is a very short distance away. This village contains the Roux Brothers' Waterside Inn as well as Heston Blumenthal's Fat Duck, which is currently the second best restaurant in the world according to Caterer Magazine. Drink[ edit ][ add listing ] The surrounding villages and suburbs have some excellent ancient pubs. Non-chain bars include as Coco Bar. Surprisingly, the Wetherspoon in Maidenhead (The Greyhound) is featured in a CAMRA drinking guide. Lovers of ale should head there since there is a great and ever changing line up of taps. Well, the pub is really for everyone since its prices are the cheapest locally. If you want to go clubbing, Smokey Joe's Roadhouse is the one where all the locals go and is near the market, at the back of the main shopping centre. Sleep[ edit ][ add listing ] Rooms to rent in Maidenhead - Thieves Garden self catering apartment for short term lets . Thieves Garden provides well equipped accommodation for anyone looking rooms to rent in Maidenhead. Ideal for those visiting the region who are looking for the comfort of a hotel but with the extra space and independence of a self-catering apartment - without the need for long term contracts or utility bills. Holiday Inn Maidenhead, Manor Lane, Maidenhead, SL6 2RA, ☎ 0871 942 9053, [4] . The hotel
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What was former US President Richard Nixon’s religion?
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The Religion of President Richard Nixon Richard Nixon was the 37th President of the United States. Richard Nixon previously served as U.S. Vice-President from 1953-61 under Pres. Eisenhower. Richard Nixon was a Quaker. Nixon hosted religious services in East Room of White House while he was President. Numerous books and articles are available which discuss Richard Nixon's religious affiliation as a Quaker. One excellent article is: Chuck Fager's "Richard Nixon and the Quakers" , which discusses material in Jonathan Aitken's book Nixon: A Life (Regnery). From: Piers Anthony (who was himself a Quaker), Bio of an Ogre, Berkley Publishing Group: New York, NY (1988), page 63: As [George Bernard] Shaw... said: "What a man believes may be ascertained, not form his creed, but form the assumptionson which he habitually acts." So I endorse much of Quakerism, but have no formal participation. Richard Nixon, whom I regard as our nation's first criminal president, professed to be a Quaker; obviously he was something else. From: Richard N. Ostling (Associated Press), "Old custom: U.S. presidents tangle with their religious denominations", published 9 February 2003, in The Post & Courier (Charleston, South Carolina) (http://charleston.net/stories/020903/rel_09prez.shtml; 6 July 2003 version of page viewed via archive.org on 29 November 2005): ..."It's relatively easy for presidents to get on the outs with their denominations," says Wake Forest University Divinity School Dean Bill J. Leonard. It's hard to find a 20th-century president who didn't butt heads with some in his faith: ...Richard Nixon, a nominal Quaker, was strongly opposed by that pacifist faith over the Vietnam War. ...Ultimately, Southern Methodist University ethicist Robin Lovin says, politicians' moral judgments are influenced far less by today's church pronouncements than by their religious upbringing. The sermons, discussions and Sunday school classes in their home congregations many years ago may be their guide. Search Adherents.com
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Sun Myung Moon Sun Myung Moon Location of death: Gapyeong, South Korea Cause of death: Pneumonia Nationality: South Korea Executive summary: Head Moonie Sun Myung Moon and his Unification Church are probably best known in America for their huge weddings, where hundreds or thousands of couples are married in a single ceremony. The couples are matched by church elders, and in many cases have never met until their betrothal. In 1995 he officiated at a mass marriage ceremony uniting, his church says, 360,000 couples. He was raised in what is now North Korea, while the area was under Japanese colonial rule. His family's religion was Confucianism, but his parents converted to Christianity when he was about ten years old. When he was 15 years old his life took its first turn toward the peculiar when, he said, he received a vision from Jesus on Easter morning, informing him that he was supposed to complete Jesus' mission and take over as the new Messiah. After World War II, the newly communist government of North Korea outlawed all religious activity, and Moon was imprisoned at least twice for preaching, serving several years at hard labor. In 1950 he made his way to the more tolerant South Korea, where he held his first church services in a cardboard hut. After claiming to have had extensive consultation with other religious figures including Abraham , Buddha and Moses , Moon put together the basic doctrines of his Unification Church, or as it is more formally known, the Holy Spirit Association for the Unification of World Christianity. In the words of Rev Moon, "I gave all the individuals in the world cause to kneel down in front of me." He brought his church to America in the early 1970s, and was granted permanent resident status in 1973. He spent 13 months in federal prison in the early 1980s, convicted of conspiracy to evade taxes and filing false tax returns. From his prison cell he founded a new newspaper, The Washington Times, which does not proselytize his religion, but instead preaches conservative political perspectives. Moon's mission was replacing democracy, which he called a "failed system", with a theocracy, with himself as the head of both church and state. "The time has come when the whole world must be concerned about me," Moon said. "From now on, American Christianity must follow me." Early in his ministry -- during the 1950s -- Rev Moon reportedly spread sexual purity by having intercourse with female followers [1] , and he was reportedly jailed in Korea for having sex with young members of his church. He saw himself and his wives as humanity's "true parents", described the Holocaust as partial payback for Jewish leaders who did not support Christ, and said homosexuality is "where all different kinds of dung collect". His first wife left him after thirteen years of marriage, repulsed by his strange religious teachings. Moon was a major contributor to any politician who shared his anti-communist fervor, from Richard M. Nixon to Ronald Reagan . In the 1980s, Moon was the first donor to Oliver North 's Nicaraguan Freedom Fund, which grew into the Iran-Contra scandal. In the mid-1990s Moon paid former Presidents Gerald Ford and George H.W. Bush high fees -- believed to be at least hundreds of thousands of dollars -- for delivering speeches to Moon-connected audiences. In a 2004 party held in the US Senate offices in Washington DC, several Congressmen and Senators of both parties were present to toast him as Moon was coronated "humanity's savior, messiah, returning lord and true parent". There was a time when alleged Christian leader Jerry Falwell spoke out against Moon's excesses, describing him as "like the plague", but the criticisms ended after his Falwell's Liberty University received a $3.5-million gift from Moon. He spent more than a billion dollars underwriting the Washington Times, which has never come close to making a profit, but the paper did become a widely-read resource among prominent Republicans and right-wingers. In 2009, Moon's "much-anticipated" autobiography As a Peace-Loving Global Citizen rec
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Who developed the live attenuated polio vaccine which has led to hopes of global eradication of the virus?
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Penn-led Team Develops Plant-based Polio Booster Vaccine | Penn News Penn-led Team Develops Plant-based Polio Booster Vaccine Katherine Unger Baillie | kbaillie@upenn.edu | 215-898-9194 Wednesday, July 20, 2016 Jonas Salk created a vaccine against polio that has been used since 1955; Albert Sabin created another version that has been on the market since 1961. Together, these two vaccines have nearly eliminated polio from the face of the earth. Emphasis on nearly. Outbreaks have persisted in developing nations in Asia, Africa and the Americas, in part due to limitations of these vaccines. Most recently, in 2013, Israel reported a “silent” outbreak of polio, in which no one got sick but the virus was found in the environment and in vaccinated individuals. New research led by University of Pennsylvania scientists offers hope for an alternative. Collaborating with researchers from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the U.S. Food and Drug Administration , the Penn team developed an oral vaccine booster by manipulating plants to express a protein found in the polio virus. Tests with sera from immunized mice show that the booster confers immunity against all three serotypes of polio. “Our vaccine research has the potential to provide a timely solution to deal with polio outbreaks around the globe,” said Henry Daniell , professor in the Department of Biochemistry in Penn’s School of Dental Medicine and senior author on the work. Daniell, whose plant-based system was used to create the vaccine, worked with lab members Hui-Ting Chan and Yuhong Xiao on the paper, as well as with William C. Weldon and Steven M. Obserste from the CDC and Konstantin Chumakov from the FDA. The paper appeared in Plant Biotechnology Journal . Since the 1988 launch of the Global Polio Eradication Initiative , a collaboration spearheaded by the World Health Organization , Rotary International , the CDC and UNICEF that made polio vaccines widely available, the incidence of disease has been reduced by more than 99 percent, from 350,000 cases in 1988 to 74 in 2015. Yet challenges remain to ensure that the world is polio free. Two vaccines, bivalent oral poliovirus vaccine, or bOPV, and the inactivated poliovirus vaccine, IPV, are currently used throughout the world to protect against polio. Each has distinct advantages; while IPV protects the individual, oral vaccines can help protect a community. Both have been critical in bringing the world closer than ever to eradication. IPV is extremely safe but is substantially more expensive than bOPV, and, because it is given as a shot, it is not as easy to administer as bOPV, which is administered in oral drops. Also, it does not induce intestinal immunity, which means that vaccinated individuals can still shed the virus. This is what occurred in 2013 in Israel when poliovirus was found in sewage, and a rapid vaccination campaign with oral polio vaccine was instituted to prevent transmission to unvaccinated people. bOPV induces superior intestinal immunity compared with IPV and, thus, has the potential to better prevent transmission of polioviruses. However, due to the live attenuated virus found in the oral polio vaccine, in rare instances in under-immunized communities the virus can mutate over time and revert into a form of the virus that can cause paralysis. This risk is what led to the global withdrawal of tOPV, the trivalent OPV that targets all three serotypes of the virus, in April. Eventually all forms of the oral polio vaccine will be withdrawn globally. However, the importance of maintaining intestinal immunity against poliovirus remains a concern. In an effort to address the current vaccines’ shortcomings, Daniell and colleagues aimed to design a booster vaccine that would not be based on live attenuated poliovirus and would induce mucosal immunity to all three serotypes of polio. In addition, whereas IPV and bOPV require refrigeration, the researchers wanted to design a vaccine that would be stable without refrigeration for very long periods, making storage, transport and admini
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9 December 1979, Sunday, What happened on | TakeMeBack.to Fulton J Sheen : American archbishop and television preacher (Born 1895). Facts: Murle Breer / Dave Eichelberger wins LPGA J C Penney Golf Classic The eradication of the smallpox virus is certified, making smallpox the first and to date only human disease driven to extinction. The eradication of the smallpox virus is certified, making smallpox the first and to date only human disease driven to extinction. A major earthquake and tsunami kills 259 people in Colombia. Coup d'état of December Twelfth: South Korean Army Major General Chun Doo-hwan orders the arrest of Army Chief of Staff General Jeong Seung-hwa without authorization from President Choi Kyu-ha, alleging involvement in the assassination of ex-President Park Chung Hee. The unrecognised state of Zimbabwe Rhodesia returns to British control and resumes using the name Southern Rhodesia. Subscribe to our Newsletter Don't miss our monthly news, no spam guarantee Click here to Subscribe ...and if 9 December 1979 was your Birth Date then Join our Birthday Club! Music Charts
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"The American TV serial ""Twin Peaks"" was set in what state of the USA?"
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Twin Peaks (TV Series 1990–1991) - 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 An idiosyncratic FBI agent investigates the murder of a young woman in the even more idiosyncratic town of Twin Peaks. Creators: Maddy prepares to leave Twin Peaks, Pete uncovers the truth behind Tojamura's intentions, and Cooper receives a devastating message. 9.4 Cooper must overcome his deepest fears as he enters the Black Lodge to save Annie from Windom Earle. 9.3 Cooper attempts to locate Laura's killer after the discovery of another victim. 9.3 a list of 25 titles created 05 Feb 2014 a list of 36 titles created 16 Apr 2014 a list of 27 titles created 18 Nov 2014 a list of 22 titles created 10 May 2015 a list of 27 titles created 7 months ago Search for " Twin Peaks " on Amazon.com Connect with IMDb Title: Twin Peaks (1990–1991) 8.9/10 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 3 Golden Globes. Another 11 wins & 44 nominations. See more awards » Videos A young FBI agent disappears while investigating a murder miles from Twin Peaks that may be related to the future murder of Laura Palmer; the last week of the life of Laura Palmer is chronicled. Director: David Lynch The discovery of a severed human ear found in a field leads a young man on an investigation related to a beautiful, mysterious nightclub singer and a group of psychopathic criminals who have kidnapped her child. Director: David Lynch 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 8.2/10 X Twin Peaks before Twin Peaks (1990) and at the same time not always and entirely in the same place as Twin Peaks: Fire Walk with Me (1992). A feature film which presents deleted scenes from Twin Peaks: Fire Walk with Me (1992) assembled together for the first time in a Director: David Lynch The X-Files (TV Series 1993) Drama | Mystery | Sci-Fi Two FBI agents, Fox Mulder the believer and Dana Scully the skeptic, investigate the strange and unexplained while hidden forces work to impede their efforts. Stars: David Duchovny, Gillian Anderson, Mitch Pileggi Henry Spencer tries to survive his industrial environment, his angry girlfriend, and the unbearable screams of his newly born mutant child. Director: David Lynch After a car wreck on the winding Mulholland Drive renders a woman amnesiac, she and a perky Hollywood-hopeful search for clues and answers across Los Angeles in a twisting venture beyond dreams and reality. Director: David Lynch After a bizarre encounter at a party, a jazz saxophonist is framed for the murder of his wife and sent to prison, where he inexplicably morphs into a young mechanic and begins leading a new life. Director: David Lynch A drama series that takes a darkly comical look at members of a dysfunctional California family that runs an independent funeral home. Stars: Peter Krause, Michael C. Hall, Frances Conroy Mulholland Dr. (TV Movie 1999) Drama | Mystery | Thriller After a car wreck, an amnesiac woman sets out to learn what happened to her with the help of a wannabee actress. Director: David Lynch New Jersey mob boss, Tony Soprano, deals with personal and professional issues in his home and business life. Stars: James Gandolfini, Lorraine Bracco, Edie Falco True Detective (TV Series 2014) Crime | Drama | Mystery An anthology series in which police investigations unearth the personal and professional secrets of those involved, both within and outside the law. Stars: Vince Vaughn, Colin Farrell, Rachel McAdams Young lovers Sailor and Lula run from the variety of weirdos that Lula's mom has hired to kill Sailor. Director: David Lynch Edit Storyline The body of a young girl (Laura Palmer) is washed up on a beach near the small Washington state town of Twin Peaks. FBI Special Agent Dale Cooper is called in to investigate her strange demise only to uncover a web of mystery that ultimately le
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Dermatitis affects what part of the body?
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Symptoms and causes - Dermatitis - Mayo Clinic Symptoms and causes Atopic dermatitis Atopic dermatitis Atopic dermatitis can cause small, red bumps, which can be very itchy. When scratched, the bumps may leak fluid and crust over. Atopic dermatitis most often occurs where your skin flexes — inside the elbows, behind the knees and the front of the neck. Contact dermatitis on the wrist Contact dermatitis on the wrist Contact dermatitis can appear as an itchy, red rash. In this photo, the irritation is likely due to a watchband or to soap residue trapped beneath the band. Seborrheic dermatitis on the face Seborrheic dermatitis on the face Seborrheic dermatitis causes a red rash with yellowish and somewhat "oily" scales. In addition to the scalp, seborrheic dermatitis can occur on the sides of the nose, in and between the eyebrows, and in other oil-rich areas. Each type of dermatitis may look a little different and tends to occur on different parts of your body. The most common types of dermatitis include: Atopic dermatitis (eczema). Usually beginning in infancy, this red, itchy rash most commonly occurs where the skin flexes — inside the elbows, behind the knees and the front of the neck. When scratched, the rash can leak fluid and crust over. People with atopic dermatitis may experience improvement and then flare-ups. Contact dermatitis. This rash occurs on areas of the body that have come into contact with substances that either irritate the skin or cause an allergic reaction, such as poison ivy, soap and essential oils. The red rash may burn, sting or itch. Blisters may develop. Seborrheic dermatitis. This condition causes scaly patches, red skin and stubborn dandruff. It usually affects oily areas of the body, such as the face, upper chest and back. It can be a long-term condition with periods of remission and flare-ups. In infants, this disorder is known as cradle cap. When to see a doctor See your doctor if: You suspect your skin is infected You've tried self-care steps without success Causes A number of health conditions, allergies, genetic factors and irritants can cause different types of dermatitis: Atopic dermatitis (eczema). This form of dermatitis is likely related to a mix of factors, including dry skin, a gene variation, an immune system dysfunction, bacteria on the skin and environmental conditions. Contact dermatitis. This condition results from direct contact with one of many irritants or allergens — such as poison ivy, jewelry containing nickel, cleaning products, perfumes, cosmetics, and even the preservatives in many creams and lotions. Seborrheic dermatitis. This condition may be caused by a yeast (fungus) that is in the oil secretion on the skin. People with seborrheic dermatitis may notice their condition tends to come and go depending on the season. Risk factors A number of factors can increase your risk of developing certain types of dermatitis. Examples include: Age. Dermatitis can occur at any age, but atopic dermatitis (eczema) usually begins in infancy. Allergies and asthma. People who have a personal or family history of eczema, allergies, hay fever or asthma are more likely to develop atopic dermatitis. Occupation. Jobs that put you in contact with certain metals, solvents or cleaning supplies increase your risk of contact dermatitis. Being a health care worker is linked to hand eczema. Health conditions. You may be at increased risk of seborrheic dermatitis if you have one of a number of conditions, such as congestive heart failure, Parkinson's disease and HIV. Complications Scratching the itchy rash associated with dermatitis can cause open sores, which may become infected. These skin infections can spread and may very rarely become life-threatening. References Wolff K, et al. Eczema/dermatitis. In: Fitzpatrick's Color Atlas and Synopsis of Clinical Dermatology. 7th ed. New York, N.Y.: The McGraw-Hill Companies; 2013. http://accessmedicine.com. Accessed April 15, 2016. Goldsmith LA, et al., eds. Atopic dermatitis. In: Fitzpatrick's Dermatology in General Medicine. 8th ed. New York, N.Y.: Th
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Joint pain: MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia Unusual exertion or overuse, including strains or sprains Home Care Follow your health care provider's recommendation for treating the cause of the pain. For nonarthritis joint pain, both rest and exercise are important. Warm baths, massage, and stretching exercises should be used as often as possible. Acetaminophen (Tylenol) may help the soreness feel better. Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDS) such as ibuprofen or naproxen may help relieve pain and swelling. Talk to your provider before giving aspirin or NSAIDs such as ibuprofen to children. When to Contact a Medical Professional Contact your provider if: You have fever that is not associated with flu symptoms. You have lost 10 pounds (4.5 kilograms) or more without trying (unintended weight loss). Your joint pain lasts for more than 3 days. You have severe, unexplained joint pain and swelling, particularly if you have other unexplained symptoms. What to Expect at Your Office Visit Your provider will perform a physical exam and ask you questions about your medical history and symptoms, including: Which joint hurts? Is the pain on one side or both sides? What started the pain and how often have you had it? Have you had it before? Did this pain begin suddenly and severely, or slowly and mildly? Is the pain constant or does it come and go? Has the pain become more severe? Have you injured your joint? Have you had an illness, rash, or fever? Does resting or moving make the pain better or worse? Are certain positions more or less comfortable? Does keeping the joint elevated help? Do medicines, massage, or applying heat reduce the pain? What other symptoms do you have? Is there any numbness ? Can you bend and straighten the joint? Does the joint feel stiff? Are your joints stiff in the morning? If so, for how long does the stiffness last? What makes the stiffness better? Tests that may be done include: Sedimentation rate Blood tests specific to various autoimmune disorders Physical therapy for muscle and joint rehabilitation may be recommended. A procedure called arthrocentesis may be needed to remove fluid from the sore joint. Alternative Names Stiffness in a joint; Pain - joints; Arthralgia Images The structure of a joint References Bykerk VP, Crow MK. Approach to the patient with rheumatic disease. In: Goldman L, Schafer AI, eds. Goldman's Cecil Medicine. 25th ed. Philadelphia, PA: Elsevier Saunders; 2016:chap 256. Schaible H-G. Joint pain: basic mechanisms. In: McMahon SB, Koltzenburg M, Tracey I, Turk DC, eds. Wall & Melzack's Textbook of Pain. 6th ed. Philadelphia, PA: Elsevier Saunders; 2013:chap 44. Read More
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