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What boating aid has a fluke, a stock and a shank
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* Fluke (Boating) - Definition,meaning - Online Encyclopedia Fluke: Irregular shift s in the wind . Flukes: The blades of anchor . Flush: Level, flush-decked is when the deck -level from stem to stern is the same. Fluke The flattened and broadened area of an anchor which digs in the bottom . Also known as the Palm . Fluxgate ... fluke - The shovel-shaped part of an anchor 's "arms"; used to dig into the ground to prevent dragging . flush deck - A deck without any above or below deck structures, such as a cabin or cockpit . FLUKES : The palms or broad holding portions at the arm extremities of an anchor , which penetrate the ground . FLUX : A fusible material or gas used to dissolve or prevent the formation of oxides, nitrides, or other undesirable inclusions formed in welding and brazing. Fluke - the wedge-shaped part of an anchor 's arms that digs into the bottom Flush Deck - a deck with no superstructure or upward protruding cabin Flying - a term describing a sail not bent to any spar or stay and controlled by its halyard , tackline and sheet ... Fluke: (1) The portion of an anchor that digs secure ly into the bottom , holding the boat in place. (2) The two triangular parts which make up a whale's tail . Fluke - The palm of an anchor . Fo'c'sle An abbreviation of forecastle . Refers to that portion of the cabin which is farthest forward . In square - rigger s often used as quarters for the crew . Following Sea - An overtaking sea that comes from astern . Fluke - Digging spade portion of an anchor Fluxgate Compass - Electronic compass with a remote magnetic direction sensor Fog - Any form of haze or restricted visibility. Plot DR carefully in fog ... FLUKE; The broad flat blade of an anchor designed to dig into the seabed. {alt; any occasion when it digs in on the first try} FLUSH deck A deck which straddles the width of the boat without any obstruction s such as a cabin . Following Sea : An overtaking sea that comes from astern . Fluke: The wedge-shaped part of an anchor 's arms that digs into the bottom . Folding propeller : A propeller with folding blades, furling to reduce drag on a sailing vessel when not in use. Flukes The broad triangular plates at the extremity of the arms of an anchor terminating in a point called the bill. A fluke-style anchor American Richard Danforth invented the Danforth pattern in the 1940s for use aboard landing craft . It uses a stock at the crown to which two large flat triangular flukes are attached. PALM . The fluke of an anchor . Also a piece of leather fitted over the thumb and palm of the hand with a flat thimble to receive the head of the needle to press against in sewing canvas . PARALLEL . Anything that runs in a line , keeping equal distances from each other. To draw up the flukes of the anchor towards the top of the bow , in order to stow it, after having been catted by means of the davit . Flag A general name for colours worn and used by ships of war. fluke -- the digging end of the anchor ; also wind irregularity Fo'c'sle An abbreviation of forecastle . Refers to that portion of the cabin which is farthest forward . In square - rigger s often used as quarters for the crew . Foot For a triangular sail , the bottom edge. Fluke: The barbs or hooks of anchor s Foils: Underwater parts of a boat Foresail : The lowest square sail on the most forward mast ... fluke - the digging end of the anchor ; also wind irregularity Following Sea -An overtaking sea that comes from astern . Fo'c'sle / fore castle The extreme forward compartment of the vessel Force 8 -- gale force wind on the Beaufort Wind Scale ... It has pivoting flukes that dig into the ground as tension is placed on the anchor . It does not have a stock .Danger zone The area encompassed from dead ahead of your boat to just abaft your starboard beam . You must stand clear of any boat in the "danger zone". The bight of his cable has swept our anchor ; that is, the double part of the cable of another ship , as she range d about , has entangled itself under the stock or fluke of our anchor . 2. also a small bay between two points
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Which vegetable is used in the dip baba ghanoush?
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Recipe: Baba Ghanoush (Eggplant Dip) — Recipes from The Kitchn | The Kitchn Email For a long time, the idea of eggplant made me slightly queasy. It was a weird vegetable — kind of soft, kind of bitter, unpredictably textured. I just couldn't wrap my head around it. So I avoided it for years. What I needed was a gateway to eggplant, an ambassador from the other side. Baba ghanoush, Papa Eggplant, as my Greek friend calls it, was what I needed. Ever since I was introduced to baba ghanoush, that smooth, creamy, smoky eggplant dip, I've been hooked. It gave me the gumption to try other eggplant dishes too, and finally fall in love with the big purple thing. (My latest favorite: this eggplant salad ). Eggplant, of course, is a summer vegetable but, like lemons, I keep it in my kitchen year-round. It's just a vegetable that feels so right for winter, especially when roasted and whipped into a dip like this. In the summertime I do like to grill the eggplant for even more smokiness; it tastes so good with its fresh garlic and the bite of tahini. Try this spread on good sandwich bread with soft cheese and crunchy vegetables. Like many classic Mediterranean and Middle Eastern recipes, baba ghanoush comes in many forms. Some people only make it with tahini; others don't. This is my preferred method. Make it your own, though, especially if you're looking for your own gateway to eggplant. D.I.Y. Baba Ghanoush
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Cauliflower Soup (Creme du Barry) Recipe : Food Network Lobster Bisque Recipes 4.8 20 I like this soup. I mean I really like it. I have a small problem. How do I garnish it? Jose D. 2013-10-21T19:00:07Z item not reviewed by moderator and published Fantastic and so simple to make. Did not change one thing on recipe. Megan M. 2012-09-23T13:56:26Z item not reviewed by moderator and published My husband (who does not usually like soup had two servings and even said "great soup!" In my book that makes this a winner. Indeed it is easy to put together - I used one spring onion instead of leeks and soy milk, served it in a bread bowl, and added some freshly cooked bacon on the top for a bit more salty punch! Great way to use up those heads of cauliflower we get in the CSA! msmaileann 2012-04-26T23:03:12Z item not reviewed by moderator and published Love it! Easy and fast to make, delicious and healthy. I used only 4 cups of broth as I like my soups on the ticker side, no need for the milk. Even my 14 mo old likes it. igcp 2012-03-28T14:14:04Z item not reviewed by moderator and published Simple to make and delicious. I like the mild flavor. Iris L. 2011-07-10T11:02:13Z item not reviewed by moderator and published This is a great soup. I have made it a few times, mostly as written, except with vegetable stock. Sometimes I add some garlic during the last few minutes of cooking the leeks. My husband swears he hates cauliflower, but he loves this soup. It makes for a nice meal with some crusty bread. We do like to top with chopped parsley instead of the pretty leaf that's recommended, because we found the parsley adds some nice flavor. cle1974 2011-06-03T04:21:38Z item not reviewed by moderator and published I followed this recipe to a "T" and it turned out bland and tasteless. I even followed advice of another reviewer and added a drizzle of melted butter and a bit of nutmeg and it was still bland and tasteless. I won't make this soup again! Kahnie11 2011-03-16T22:43:47Z item not reviewed by moderator and published I substituted a yam for the potato and a sweet onion for the leek and added mushrooms. It was delicious! ornaami 2010-11-28T22:31:53Z item not reviewed by moderator and published I've been making this classic for years and the original recipe uses a splash of half and half rather than the low fat milk. When serving the soup, add a drizzle of melted butter and a light sprinkle of nutmeg. This makes all the difference. tiramissue 2010-11-14T12:02:31Z item not reviewed by moderator and published I added kale & mushrooms and pureed altogether, was so good! Freezes well also. TRISH J. 2010-08-23T18:44:40Z item not reviewed by moderator and published This was a little bland hot but I added a bit of cayenne and lemon pepper and chives instead of parsley. Cold it was just like vichyssoise without all the calories. I also skipped the milk. Amazing what cauliflower can do! Good stuff! Barbara M. 2010-06-15T12:19:03Z item not reviewed by moderator and published So easy and so good! I used vegetable stock instead of chicken stock (since I'm vegetarian), and it turned out fantastic! x y. 2010-06-08T22:04:13Z item not reviewed by moderator and published i added dried thyme and lemon zest and omitted the potato (low carb!) it was amazing. amberpfeifer 2010-02-23T21:52:46Z item not reviewed by moderator and published I used chicken broth instead of chicken stock. I didn't cook the vegetables as long as the recipe said to do because they were done after about 12 minutes. I did not need the milk because as I started pureeing the mixture in small batches, ithere was too much liquid and the soup was not very thick in consistency. So I started straining out the vegetables to thicken it up. I also put in extra butter by accident which made it really good. I thought it was delicious and ate it with a little crusty bread on the side. I still couldn't convince my cauliflower-hating husband to eat it though. He had a taste and didn't like it. He's crazy!!! melindawegener 2010-01-24T15:03:11Z item not reviewed by moderator and
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Usain Bolt is what type of athlete?
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Usain Bolt | Profile | iaaf.org Usain Bolt Rio de Janeiro (Estádio Olímpico) 14 AUG Rio de Janeiro (Estádio Olímpico) 18 AUG Rio de Janeiro (Estádio Olímpico) 17 AUG Rio de Janeiro (Estádio Olímpico) 14 AUG 2016 Rio de Janeiro (Estádio Olímpico) 18 AUG 2016 Sherbrooke 11 JUL 2003 Focus on Athletes biographies are produced by the IAAF Communications Dept, and not by the IAAF Statistics and Documentation Division. If you have any enquiries concerning the information, please use the Contact IAAF page , selecting ‘Focus on Athletes Biographies’ in the drop down menu of contact area options. Updated 20 August 2007 Usain BOLT, Jamaica, (200m & 400m) Born 21 August 1986, Trelawny, Jamaica; 1.96m; 86kg Coaches: Dwayne Barrett, Pablo McNeil, Fitz Coleman, Glen Mills Nicknamed “lightning Bolt”, Usain Bolt is the only junior to have run the 200m under 20 seconds. Holder of the world junior and Jamaican national records, Bolt started running while in primary school, although his first love was cricket. He still enjoys the game but prefers basketball more now. After competing for his parish of Trelawny at the annual national primary schools meeting, his coach convinced him to pursue track and field and that year he entered William Knibb High School. It was not until his third year at high school, in 2001, that Bolt won his first medal at the annual high school championships, finishing second in 22.04. Fans in Barbados, host country of the Carifta Games - the Caribbean regional junior Championships - bore witness to his exciting potential as he took silver in a PB 48.28 for 400m and placed second in the 200 (21.81). Later that year he contested the 200m at the IAAF World Youth Championships. in Debrecen, Hungary, lowering his PB to 21.73, although he was eliminated in the semi-finals. This Falmouth native blossomed in 2002. At 15, he took the 200/400 double at the High School Championships, Carifta and the CAC Junior Championships, laying the foundation for a big run at the World Junior Championships in his home country, in Kingston. Along the way, the 6 foot-5 inch Bolt, towered over the competitors lowering his 200m personal best to 20.61. In the relays, he ran solid legs as a member of national record setting teams in the 4x100 and 4x400. Bolt maintained his superb form in 2003, winning gold in the 200m at the IAAF World Youth Championships and Pan-Am Junior Championships (equalling the world junior record of 20.13). He was the star of the Jamaican High School Championships, rewriting the record books in the under-19 age group, with an easy 45.3 in the 400m, an 0.87 improvement on the previous record and 20.25 in the curved sprint, to lower the old mark by 0.57. Bolt, the World Youth and World Junior 200m champion, then stood on the threshold of holding an unprecedented three IAAF world 200m titles simultaneously as he prepared for the World Championships in Paris. But conjunctivitis cut short his training 6 weeks beforehand and led to him being withdrawn. The Bolt record rampage continued in 2004. Now a professional, he lowered the world junior 200m record of 20.13 seconds he shared with American Roy Martin, as he became the first junior athlete to break 20 seconds, with his Carifta Games winning time of 19.93 in Bermuda. Leg ailments destroyed the Olympic medal winning promise offered by the record run and Bolt was eliminated in the first round of the 200m at the Olympic Games in Athens. Bolt has since broken 20 seconds on five other occasions. That includes his national senior record of 19.75 at the 2007 Jamaican National Championships, breaking the 36-year-old record of his hero, Don Quarrie, by 0.11. In 2005, a season in which he ran 19.99, he won the CAC title and became the youngest Jamaican male (10 days before his 19th birthday) to reach an IAAF World Championships sprint final. But injury slowed him in the Helsinki final and he finished eighth. Now one of the world’s finest 200m sprinters, and ranked in the world top 5 in 2005 and 2006, Bolt has not confined himself to the 200m in 2007. In the 400m, he has lowered his P
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Puzzles - Coffeetime Triv (Sat) 1: Who played Basil Fawlty in `Fawlty Towers`? 2: Who had a hit single with `Crocodile Rock` in 1972? 3: Who is the author of the `Harry Potter` books? 4: What is the name of the clockwork device used by musicians to measure time? 5: `Question or Nominate` was a phrase commonly heard on which UK TV quiz show? 6: Which two colours are Dennis the Menace`s jumper? 7: In which film did Roy Scheider play a sheriff and Richard Dreyfus a marine biologist? 8: The name of which (non-UK) football club is an anagram of `Red Admiral`? 9: In 2004, Fathers 4 Justice campaigner Jason Hatch caused an embarrassing security breach at Buckingham Palace dressed as who? 10: The Colosseum is located in the capital city of which country? 1: Who played Basil Fawlty in `Fawlty Towers`? John Cleese 2: Who had a hit single with `Crocodile Rock` in 1972? Elton John 3: Who is the author of the `Harry Potter` books? J.K.Rowling 4: What is the name of the clockwork device used by musicians to measure time? A metronome 6: Which two colours are Dennis the Menace`s jumper? Red and black 8: The name of which (non-UK) football club is an anagram of `Red Admiral`? Real Madrid Wow! I got a footie and an anagram question. I'm going to need to lie down! 9: In 2004, Fathers 4 Justice campaigner Jason Hatch caused an embarrassing security breach at Buckingham Palace dressed as who? Batman? 10: The Colosseum is located in the capital city of which country? Italy 5: `Question or Nominate` was a phrase commonly heard on which UK TV quiz show? 15 to 1 Patience, so you did. Well done all three of you only one missing is 7: and 'Marine Biologist' (the new wannabe career for Britain's 6th-formers) might have given it to you - the fiilm was Jaws
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What is the only metal to be in liquid form when at room temperature?
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Chapter 5: Thermodynamics -- A non-toxic liquid metal alloy mercury substitute Build a digital thermometer A metal alloy that is liquid at room temperature. Suppose you had a metal alloy that had the advantages of liquid mercury, but without the toxic effects? You could make your own barometers and thermometers, and not worry about calling in a hazardous materials team to clean up after any accidents. You could simply wipe up the mess with a paper towel. You wouldn't have to worry about breathing in toxic mercury fumes, but you could still make neat little electric motors that dip into liquid metal to make their electrical connections. Suppose further, that the metal would stick to glass, so you could paint it on glass to make your own mirrors. Or that it would stick to paper so you could draw your own electric circuits in it? Click on photo for a larger picture In the photo above, I am holding two small vials of liquid metal. The vial on the right contains gallium, an element that melts at 29.76° Celsius (85.57° Fahrenheit). The vial on the left is an alloy that contains gallium, indium, and tin, and melts at -20° Celsius (-4° Fahrenheit). (Both are available in our catalog .) The gallium is liquid because I had the bottle in my shirt pocket, next to my warm body. At normal comfortable room temperatures it is a solid. Because gallium expands when it solidifies (unlike most metals), the vials are only filled half way. To get the solid metal out of the vial, simply warm it up in a cup of hot water until it melts. Fun things to do with liquid metal One fun thing you can do right away with the liquid metal alloy is make your own mirrors. All it takes is a piece of glass and a cotton swab. Click on photo for a larger picture Dip the cotton swab in the vial, and twirl it around to coat it with the liquid metal alloy. Click on photo for a larger picture Now rub the coated swab on the glass (in the phot we are using a glass microscope slide). The metal sticks to the glass, and makes an opaque reflective coating. Click on photo for a larger picture In the photo above, I am holding the new mirror so that it reflects the view of the trees outside my window. The camera is focused on the window, so the trees and my hand are out of focus. Being able to make your own mirrors is an advantage when the mirror you need can't be bought anywhere. For example, I needed a small lightweight mirror to glue to a speaker, so I could bounce a laser beam off of the speaker and have the music wiggle the mirror, making a pattern on the wall. Click on photo for a larger picture I used the liquid metal to coat a thin glass cover slip for a microscope slide. Click on photo for a larger picture The resulting mirror was very lightweight, and yet stiff, so it would remain flat while being bounced around by the speaker. Click on photo for a larger picture When it is glued onto the speaker and the music turned on, the laser makes a light show on the wall. Using two speakers, and bouncing the light off of one and then off of the other, gives you two dimensions, and you can make a computer sound file that uses both stereo channels to draw pictures on the wall. More fun things There are lots of things you can do with liquid metal: Make thermometers Make electrodes that conform to varying surfaces Experiment with magnetohydrodynamics Replace mercury in spinning telescope mirrors If you need a shiny surface, a dilute solution of hydrochloric acid can be placed on the surface, or you can use a light coating of mineral oil. Both will prevent the slow oxidation of the metal that occurs over time. How does it do that? Gallium is an element (atomic number 31, right below aluminum and just to the right of zinc in the periodic table of the elements). It starts out with a very low melting point already, but we can add some other elements to get an even lower melting point. Right below gallium in the periodic table is indium (element 49). Just to the right of indium is tin (element 50). When these elements are combined, their atoms bind together into a compou
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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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In 1969, who became the youngest woman ever to be elected to British Parliament?
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Bernadette Devlin McAliskey - Irish Political Activist Occupation: activist; member, British Parliament, from Mid-Ulster, 1969-1974 Also known as: Bernadette Josephine Devlin, Bernadette Devlin McAliskey, Bernadette McAliskey, Mrs. Michael McAliskey Bernadette Devlin McAliskey Biography Bernadette Devlin, a radical feminist and Catholic activist in Northern Ireland, was a founder of People's Democracy. After one failed attempt to be elected, she became the youngest woman ever elected to Parliament in 1969, running as a socialist. When she was very young, her father taught her much about Irish political history. He died when she was only nine years old, leaving her mother to care for six children on welfare. She described her experience on welfare as "the depths of degradation." When Bernadette Devlin was eighteen, her mother died, and Devlin helped care for the other children while finishing college. continue reading below our video 10 Best Universities in the United States She became active in politics at Queen's University, founding a "non-partisan, non-political organization based on the simple belief that everyone should have the right to a decent life." The group worked for economic opportunity, especially in job and housing opportunity, and drew members from different religious faiths and backgrounds. She helped to organize protests including sit-ins. the group became political and ran candidates in the general election of 1969. Devlin was part of the August 1969 "Battle of the Bogside," which attempted to exclude police from the Catholic section of Bogside. Devlin then traveled to the United States and met with the Secretary General of the United Nations. She was given the keys to the city of New York -- and handed them over to the Black Panther Party. When she returned, she was sentenced to six months for her role in the Bogside battle, for incitement to riot and obstruction. She served her term after being reelected to Parliament. She published her autobiography, The Price of My Soul, in 1969, to show the roots of her activism in the social conditions in which she was raised. In 1972, Bernadette Devlin assaulted the home secretary, Reginald Maudling, after "Bloody Sunday" when 13 people were killed in Derry when British forces broke up a meeting. Devlin married Michael McAliskey in 1973 and lost her seat in Parliament in 1974. They were among the founders of the Irish Republican Socialist Party in 1974. Devlin ran unsuccessfully in later years for the European Parliament and the Irish legislature, the Dail Eireann. In 1980, she led marches in Northern Ireland and in the Republic of Ireland, in support of IRA hunger strikers and opposing the conditions under which the strike was settled. In 1981, members of the the Unionist Ulster Defense Association attempted to assassinate the McAliskeys and they were seriously injured in the attack, despite British Army protection of their home. The attackers were convicted and sentenced to prison for life. In more recent years, Devlin was in the news for her support for gays and lesbians who wanted to march in New York's Saint Patrick's Day Parade. In 1996, her daughter Róisín McAliskey was arrested in Germany in connection with an IRA bombing of a British Army barracks; Devlin protested her pregnant daughter's innocence and demanded her release. In 2003, she was barred from entering the United States and deported on grounds of posing a "serious threat to the security of the United States," though she had been permitted entry many other times. Background, Family: Father: John James Devlin (died when Bernadette was 9) Mother: Elizabeth Bernadette Devlin (died when Bernadette was 18) third of six children born in Cookstown, County Tyrone Education: St. Patrick's Academy, Dungannon, County Tyrone Queen's University, Belfast (studied psychology): 1965 - 1969 Marriage, Children: husband: Michael McAliskey (married 1973; teacher) children: Róisín Elizabeth McAliskey, Deirdre McAliskey, one other Religion: Roman Catholic (anti-clerical) Autobiography: The Price of My Soul. 1
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Key dates - UK Parliament Key dates The Great Reform Act excludes women from the electorate by defining voters as 'male persons' 1832 First petition on women's suffrage presented to Parliament 1867 First debate on women's suffrage in Parliament, led by John Stuart Mill 1884 Women campaign to be included in the Third Reform Act, without success 1889 The Women's Franchise League is formed and aims to win the vote for married women as well as single and widowed women 1897 Formation of the National Union of Women's Suffrage Societies (NUWSS), led by Millicent Fawcett (1847-1929), drawing together peaceful campaign groups under one banner 1903 The Women's Social and Political Union (WSPU) is founded in Manchester by Emmeline Pankhurst (1858-1928) 1905 The Women's Freedom League is formed after a break from the WSPU 1908 Hunger striking by Marion Wallace-Dunlop adopted as a WSPU strategy 1909 Forcible-feeding begins 1910-1912 Parliament considers various 'Conciliation Bills' which would have given some women the vote, but none pass 1911 The suffragette Emily Wilding Davison (1872-1913) hides in a cupboard in the House of Commons on census night 1913 The Prisoners' Temporary Discharge for Ill-Health Act, also known as 'The Cat and Mouse Act', is introduced, targeting suffragettes on hunger-strike 1914 Britain declares war on Germany on 4 August. During the war years, 1914-18, an estimated two million women replace men in traditionally male jobs 1916 A conference on electoral reform, chaired by the House of Commons Speaker, is set up and reports in 1917. Limited women's suffrage is recommended 1918 The Representation of the People Act is passed on 6 February giving women the vote provided they are aged over 30 and either they, or their husband, meet a property qualification 1918 The Parliament (Qualification of Women) Act is passed on 21 November allowing women to stand for Parliament 1918 Women vote in a general election for the first time on 14 December with 8.5 million women eligible 1928 The Equal Franchise Act is passed giving women equal voting rights with men. All women aged over 21 can now vote in elections. Fifteen million women are eligible 1929 On 30 May women aged between 21 and 29 vote for the first time. This general election is sometimes referred to as the Flapper Election Biographies
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Which French statesman (1758-1794) was nicknamed ‘The Incorruptible’?
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Robespierre, Leader French Revolution - Timeline Index Timeline Index 1758 - 1794 36 years Robespierre, Leader French Revolution Maximilien François Marie Isidore de Robespierre, known to his contemporaries also as "the Incorruptible", is one of the best known of the leaders of the French Revolution. He earned the nickname of "the Incorruptible" through his selfless devotion to the Revolution. He was an influential member of the Committee of Public Safety, which oversaw the period of the French Revolution in which the revolutionaries consolidated their power; a period which is commonly known as the Reign of Terror. The myth that Robespierre himself became a virtual dictator in his final years is often repeated. While the Committee of Public Safety was certainly a dictatorial committee, Robespierre was not in his own right a dictator. In the Thermidor of Revolutionary calendar's Year Two, he was executed by spiteful colleagues. Politically he was a disciple of Jean-Jacques Rousseau, among other Enlightenment philosophes, and a capable articulator of the beliefs of the left-wing bourgeois . He harnessed this talent as a means of rabble-rousing. He is often described as a rather impractical man, who coupled deistic beliefs in the Supreme Being with marked fanaticism. He was described as physically unimposing. He dressed immaculately - so much so that some described him as a dandy. More on this Website
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King Hassan of Morocco: world leaders mourn a ruthless despot - World Socialist Web Site World Socialist Web Site Published by the International Committee of the Fourth International (ICFI) King Hassan of Morocco: world leaders mourn a ruthless despot By Jean Shaoul 28 July 1999 King Hassan II of Morocco, who died at the age of 70 last Friday after 38 years on the throne, was the second Middle Eastern puppet of US and European imperialism to die in the last six months. Delegations and representatives from more than 60 countries flocked to the Moroccan capital, Rabat, to pay their respects to such a loyal servant. That more than a few put aside their public differences with each other and Morocco to attend speaks volumes for the unstable character of international relations today. The US delegation included Bill and Hillary Clinton, who broke off a fund-raising trip to Colorado to attend, former president George Bush and two former Secretaries of State that have played key roles in earlier Middle East peace processes—James Baker and Warren Christopher. "King Hassan worked tirelessly for the welfare of his people," Clinton gushed. "He had taken important steps to deepen freedom in his country", he added, in an apparent reference to the release from prison of political and militant opponents. President Jacques Chirac represented France, which ruled Morocco under the Treaty of Fez from 1912 to 1956. "We have lost a man who loved France and the French people—we feel immense pain," Chirac said. King Juan Carlos and Queen Sofia represented Spain, which also once ruled part of Morocco. Prince Charles and Foreign Secretary Robin Cook represented Britain. Yassir Arafat came from Palestine. Hafez el-Assad, the Syrian President, pulled out at the last moment but sent his deputy, Mohammed Zuhair Masharqua. President Hosni Mubarak represented Egypt. All these leaders had, publicly at least, opposed Hassan for maintaining friendly relations with Israel, represented at the funeral by Prime Minister Ehud Barak and Foreign Secretary David Levy. Shimon Peres, a former Israeli Prime minister, said, "With his passing we lose one of the most experienced and wisest leaders that this region has enjoyed in the last half century". Hassan's relations with his North African neighbours had been far from amicable, yet they too came. Mohamed Abdelazziz, the president of the Sahrawi Arab Democratic Republic (SADR), whose territory is controlled by Morocco, joined the mourners. The Polisario Front fought a bitter war against Morocco for more than a decade over Western Sahara, which Morocco claims as its territory. President Mohammed Bouteflika came from Algeria, the first official visit in two decades between the two countries, which had closed their borders to the movement of goods and people as a result of the dispute over the Western Sahara. Colonel Muammar Gadhaffi ordered Major Khouildi Hamidi, a member of the country's revolutionary council, to cut short his visit to the Gambia in order to represent the Libyan government. Three days of national mourning were declared, despite relations between the two countries having roller-coastered over the last three decades. Libya is technically at war with Israel. High level delegations came from all the Middle East states, including Iraq, and other Moslem countries. Heads of state came from 14 African countries. The Organisation for African Unity (OAU) sent condolences, even though Morocco left the OAU more than 20 years ago when it recognised the SADR. The various politicians portrayed King Hassan as some kind of elder statesman in Middle East affairs, like King Hussein of Jordan who died earlier this year. Yet Hassan has had a substantially lower public profile than Hussein, and ruled a country that was nearer to London than Jerusalem, and poorer than any other in North Africa. Known as the "great survivor" by his political opponents, Hassan became the longest reigning monarch in the Arab world after the death of Hussein. He became king in 1961, after the death of his father. His crown remained in p
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Vasco da Gama - Exploration - HISTORY.com Vasco da Gama A+E Networks Introduction The Portuguese nobleman Vasco da Gama (1460-1524) sailed from Lisbon in 1497 on a mission to reach India and open a sea route from Europe to the East. After sailing down the western coast of Africa and rounding the Cape of Good Hope, his expedition made numerous stops in Africa before reaching the trading post of Calicut, India, in May 1498. Da Gama received a hero’s welcome back in Portugal, and was sent on a second expedition to India in 1502, during which he brutally clashed with Muslim traders in the region. Two decades later, da Gama again returned to India, this time as Portuguese viceroy; he died there of an illness in late 1524. Google Vasco da Gama’s Early Life and First Voyage to India Born circa 1460, Vasco da Gama was the son of a minor nobleman who commanded the fortress at Sines, located on the coast of the Alentejo province in southwestern Portugal. Little else is known about his early life, but in 1492 King John II sent da Gama to the port city of Setubal (south of Lisbon) and to the Algarve region to seize French ships in retaliation for French attacks on Portuguese shipping interests. Did You Know? By the time Vasco da Gama returned from his first voyage to India in 1499, he had spent more than two years away from home, including 300 days at sea, and had traveled some 24,000 miles. Only 54 of his original crew of 170 men returned with him; the majority (including da Gama's brother Paolo) had died of illnesses such as scurvy. In 1497, John’s successor, King Manuel I (crowned in 1495), chose da Gama to lead a Portuguese fleet to India in search of a maritime route from Western Europe to the East. At the time, the Muslims held a monopoly of trade with India and other Eastern nations, thanks to their geographical position. Da Gama sailed from Lisbon that July with four vessels, traveling south along the coast of Africa before veering far off into the southern Atlantic in order to avoid unfavorable currents. The fleet was finally able to round the Cape of Good Hope at Africa’s southern tip in late November, and headed north along Africa’s eastern coast, making stops at what is now Mozambique, Mombasa and Malindi (both now in Kenya). With the help of a local navigator, da Gama was able to cross the Indian Ocean and reach the coast of India at Calicut (now Kozhikode) in May 1498. Relations with Local Population & Rival Traders Though the local Hindu population of Calicut initially welcomed the arrival of the Portuguese sailors (who mistook them for Christians), tensions quickly flared after da Gama offered their ruler a collection of relatively cheap goods as an arrival gift. This conflict, along with hostility from Muslim traders, led Da Gama to leave without concluding a treaty and return to Portugal. A much larger fleet, commanded by Pedro Alvares Cabral, was dispatched to capitalize on da Gama’s discoveries and secure a trading post at Calicut. After Muslim traders killed 50 of his men, Cabral retaliated by burning 10 Muslim cargo vessels and killing the nearly 600 sailors aboard. He then moved on to Cochin, where he established the first Portuguese trading post in India. In 1502, King Manuel put da Gama in charge of another Indian expedition, which sailed that February. On this voyage, da Gama attacked Arab shipping interests in the region and used force to reach an agreement with Calicut’s ruler. For these brutal demonstrations of power, da Gama was vilified throughout India and the region. Upon his return to Portugal, by contrast, he was richly rewarded for another successful voyage. Da Gama’s Later Life and Last Voyage to India Da Gama had married a well-born woman sometime after returning from his first voyage to India; the couple would have six sons. For the next 20 years, da Gama continued to advise the Portuguese ruler on Indian affairs, but he was not sent back to the region until 1524, when King John III appointed him as Portuguese viceroy in India. Da Gama arrived in Goa with the task of combating the growing corru
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Abel Tasman | A tribute to Influential Australian Christians A tribute to Influential Australian Christians Posted on 1 February 2011 by A tribute to Influential Australian Christians Abel Tasman (1603 – 1659) Dutch navigator and explorer It was a Dutch Protestant, Abel Tasman, “the man who made the longest voyage since Magellan”–who was the first European to sight Tasmania and New Zealand. A devout Christian, he sailed from Batavia on 14 August 1642. Instructions to Skipper Commander Abel Jansz Tasman “destined for the discovery and exploration of the unknown Southland” included an enumeration of other famous explorers–Christopher Columbus and Vasco da Gama–who had preceded him. “What numberless multitudes of blind heathen have by the same been introduced to the blessed light of the Christian religion!” It was a Dutch Protestant, Abel Tasman, “the man who made the longest voyage since Magellan”–who was the first European to sight Tasmania and New Zealand. A devout Christian, he sailed from Batavia on 14 August 1642. Instructions to Skipper Commander Abel Jansz Tasman “destined for the discovery and exploration of the unknown Southland” included an enumeration of other famous explorers–Christopher Columbus and Vasco da Gama–who had preceded him. “What numberless multitudes of blind heathen have by the same been introduced to the blessed light of the Christian religion!” Naturally, the Council at Batavia prayed that in addition to finding heathen peoples, Tasman would also discover some “invaluable treasures and profitable trade connections” to make the trip worthwhile. No matter how mixed the motives, Tasman (and his crew of two ships) was sent out with “the blessing of the Ruler of all things”, with the prayer that, in His mercy, He would “endow [him] with manly courage in the execution of the intended discovery, and may grant [him] a safe return”. “May God Almighty”, he wrote in his journal, “vouchsafe His blessings on this work”. After ten months at sea, he arrived back in Batavia. “God be praised and thanked for this happy voyage”, he noted in his journal. Tasman made a second voyage in 1644, when he charted the coast of Australia from Cape York Peninsula west to Willems River in the centre of the west coast. In spite of Tasman’s discoveries, the Dutch shareholders, who were motivated by “uncommon profit” above the treasures of the heathen, were dissatisfied because he did not bring back glittering reports of gold or spices. So Tasman did not complete his charting of the Australian coast, but by the end of Tasman’s voyages, the Dutch had charted the Australian coast from the Cape York west and south to the east end of the Great Australian Bight and southern Tasmania. However, their closing statement on Australia was that “there was no good to be done there”.
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SparkNotes: Life of Pi: Themes, Motifs & Symbols Themes, Motifs & Symbols Themes The Will to Live Life of Pi is a story about struggling to survive through seemingly insurmountable odds. The shipwrecked inhabitants of the little lifeboat don’t simply acquiesce to their fate: they actively fight against it. Pi abandons his lifelong vegetarianism and eats fish to sustain himself. Orange Juice, the peaceful orangutan, fights ferociously against the hyena. Even the severely wounded zebra battles to stay alive; his slow, painful struggle vividly illustrates the sheer strength of his life force. As Martel makes clear in his novel, living creatures will often do extraordinary, unexpected, and sometimes heroic things to survive. However, they will also do shameful and barbaric things if pressed. The hyena’s treachery and the blind Frenchman’s turn toward cannibalism show just how far creatures will go when faced with the possibility of extinction. At the end of the novel, when Pi raises the possibility that the fierce tiger, Richard Parker, is actually an aspect of his own personality, and that Pi himself is responsible for some of the horrific events he has narrated, the reader is forced to decide just what kinds of actions are acceptable in a life-or-death situation. The Importance of Storytelling Life of Pi is a story within a story within a story. The novel is framed by a (fictional) note from the author, Yann Martel, who describes how he first came to hear the fantastic tale of Piscine Molitor Patel. Within the framework of Martel’s narration is Pi’s fantastical first-person account of life on the open sea, which forms the bulk of the book. At the end of the novel, a transcript taken from an interrogation of Pi reveals the possible “true” story within that story: that there were no animals at all, and that Pi had spent those 227 days with other human survivors who all eventually perished, leaving only himself. Pi, however, is not a liar: to him, the various versions of his story each contain a different kind of truth. One version may be factually true, but the other has an emotional or thematic truth that the other cannot approach. Throughout the novel, Pi expresses disdain for rationalists who only put their faith in “dry, yeastless factuality,” when stories—which can amaze and inspire listeners, and are bound to linger longer in the imagination—are, to him, infinitely superior. Storytelling is also a means of survival. The “true” events of Pi’s sea voyage are too horrible to contemplate directly: any young boy would go insane if faced with the kinds of acts Pi (indirectly) tells his integrators he has witnessed. By recasting his account as an incredible tale about humanlike animals, Pi doesn’t have to face the true cruelty human beings are actually capable of. Similarly, by creating the character of Richard Parker, Pi can disavow the ferocious, violent side of his personality that allowed him to survive on the ocean. Even this is not, technically, a lie in Pi’s eyes. He believes that the tiger-like aspect of his nature and the civilized, human aspect stand in tense opposition and occasional partnership with one another, just as the boy Pi and the tiger Richard Parker are both enemies and allies. The Nature of Religious Belief Life of Pi begins with an old man in Pondicherry who tells the narrator, “I have a story that will make you believe in God.” Storytelling and religious belief are two closely linked ideas in the novel. On a literal level, each of Pi’s three religions, Hinduism, Christianity, and Islam, come with its own set of tales and fables, which are used to spread the teachings and illustrate the beliefs of the faith. Pi enjoys the wealth of stories, but he also senses that, as Father Martin assured him was true of Christianity, each of these stories might simply be aspects of a greater, universal story about love. Stories and religious beliefs are also linked in Life of Pi because Pi asserts that both require faith on the part of the listener or devotee. Surprisingly for such a religious boy, Pi admires atheist
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Poll system, 2 new trivia lists · Twentysix26/Red-DiscordBot@9ce74b6 · GitHub 75 trivia/2015.txt @@ -0,0 +1,75 @@ +In China in 2015 the record for the longest mating session between two giant pandas was broken at?`18 minutes`18 mins +Ford claimed to launch the first 'e-(What?)' at the 2015 Mobile World Congress Show?`Bike +A 2015 intensive listening study discovered that giraffes actually?`Hum +Name the last US president to meet the leader of Cuba before Barack Obama did in 2015?`Eisenhower +Jay Z and Beyonce launched a music streaming service in 2015 called? `Tidal +At auction in 2015, $1.2m was paid for Don McLean's original handrwitten lyrics for which 1971 big hit song? `American Pie +In 2015 what global contest ruled against the use of swimsuits for its 114 competitors, for the first time since 1951 inception? `Miss World +Which vast tech corporation opened its first 'Nest' branded intelligent home store in Palo Alto California in 2015?`Google +In 2015 Japan lowered its voting age to what?`18`eighteen +The abbreviation MERS, significantly impacting South Korea 2015, is otherwise known as?`Camel Flu +Christian is the lead character in the film 2015 adaptation of what extraordinarily successful book?`Fifty Shades of Grey`50 shades of grey +Who stepped down as chief of 21st Century Fox in 2015?`Rupert Murdoch`murdoch +In 2015 a new North Korean schools curriculum reportedly included that leader Kim Jong-un learnt to drive at age?`3`three +Which car company launched the Avensis model in 2015?`Toyota +In 2015 evidence of water was found on which planet?`Mars +Which 'BRIC' country launched the Astrosat space lab in 2015?`India +Who won the 2015 men's tennis French Open?`Stan Warwinka`warwinka +What company launched the S6 Edge smartphone?`Samsung +Which leading professional networking tech corporation, whose main revenue is selling user access/details to recruiters, bought the Lynda learning company for $1.5bn in 2015?`Linkedin`linked in +'Dismaland' was the temporary theme park/exhibition of which famous 'anonymous' artist?`Banksy +Matthais Muller was made chief of which troubled car company in 2015?`Volkswagen`vw +In 2015 the World Anti-Doping Agency suggested banning which nation from the 2016 Olympics?`Russia +The game of Monopoly celebrated what anniversary in 2015?`eighty`80`80th +Name the Princess born 4th in succession to the British throne in 2015, to Britain's Duke and Duchess of Cambridge?`Charlotte +The 2015 Mad Max movie is sub-titled?`Fury Road`mad max: fury road`mad max fury road +The Magna Carta, signed in London, and inspiring constitutional rights globally thereafter, was how many years old in 2015?`eight hundred`800 +In 2015 the Sinabug volcano erupted in what country?`Indonesia +Olav Bjortmont became 2015 world champion in?`Quizzing`quiz +Lars Lokke led his centre-right party to 2015 government election victory in what country?`Denmark +Blackberry's new phone for 2015 was called the...?`Priv +Facebook's new music sharing/streaming feature launched in 2015 was called "Music... "?`Stories +Eddie Jones was appointed head coach of which English sporting team in 2015?`Rugby Union`rugby +According to 2015 survey what fruit was most popular among USA children?`Apples`apple +Celebrity chef Gordon Ramsey celebrated what birthday in 2015?`49`fourty-nine`fourty nine`49th +Jon Snow was killed off in what TV series in 2015, adapted from GRR Martin's 'A Song of Ice and Fire'?`Game of Thrones +Finance minister Yanis Yaroufakis caused comment for not wearing a tie in February 2015 when negotiating the debts for which nation?`Greece +What nation hosted the 2015 Women's World (soccer) Cup?`Canada +What iconic equine-alluding company, in countless books/films/cowboy holsters, filed for bankruptcy in 2015?`Colt +Due to a 2015 contamination scandal in India/Afica, which corporation destroyed 400 million packets of Maggi noodles?`Nestle +How many years old was the McDonalds fast food company in 2015?`60`sixty +It was announced in 2015 that Alexander Hamilton would be replaced on?`$10 bill`$10`tendollars`ten dollar bill`ten
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Whitcomb L. Judson biography, Footnotes, Early life, Inventions 1844 - 1909 Judson's original 'clasp locker' patent, 1893 Judson's improved 'clasp-locker' fastener, 1893 Whitcomb L. Judson (1846 – 1909) was an American machine salesman, mechanical engineer and inventor.Travers, pp. 702–703 Footnotes Early life Judson was born at March 7 1846 in Chicago, Illinois. According to the 1860 census, he lived in Illinois, and served in the Union army. He enlisted in 1861 at Oneida, Illinois in the Forty-Second Illinois Cavalry. Judson attended Knox College in his hometown Galesburg, Illinois. He was found in Minneapolis, Minnesota, in 1886. In 1886 and 1887 the Minneapolis city directory identifies Judson as a "traveling agent" — a traveling salesman working probably for Pitts Agricultural Works. A couple of years later Judson began working for Earle Manufacturing Company with Harry L. Earle as the head of the firm. Judson sold band cutters and grain scales for them along with other items as one of their salesmen.Friedel, p. 5 Inventions Street railway Judson began his efforts of making inventions around 1888 to 1889. His concentration was on inventions for a "pneumatic street railway". His first patented invention was for a "mechanical movement" related to that. In 1889 Judson obtained six patents related to his concept of a street railway running on compressed air. The concept was similar to the cable railway system but with pistons suspended beneath the railcar. Similar systems were tried throughout the nineteenth century, however they all failed because of sealing problems. Judson's similar inventions were also impractical and as a whole not very successful. The street railway concept ultimately went electric. It turned out, however, that Earle was promoter for the Judson Pueumatic Street Railway. They even had a demonstration line in 1890 in Washington, D.C. for about a mile that was at what is today Georgia Avenue. It ran for only a few weeks before they shut it down due to technical problems. A cable streetcar firm bought them out and turned it into an electric streetcar since Judson's system was impractical.Friedel, pp. 6–10 Zipper Judson was an inventor who was awarded 30 patents over a sixteen year career. He received fourteen patents on street railway ideas before his most noteworthy invention — a chain-lock fastener. This was the precursor to the modern zipper which he developed and invented in 1890. Judson is recognized as the inventor of the zipper.Travers, p. 702 The zipper was invented by Whitcomb L. Judson, a Chicago, Illinois, mechanical engineer. He also invented a "clasp-locker" automation production machine that made his fastener device inexpensively. There were many technical problems in making the "clasp-lockers" however. Judson’s metal zipper fastener device was called a "clasp-locker" in his day, not a zipper — which name came into existence many years after his death. The "clasp locker" was a complicated hook-and-eye fastener with an arrangement of hooks and eyes run by a "guide" for closing and opening a clothing item. The first application was as a shoe fastener and there is mention in the patents for possible applications for corsets, gloves, mail bags, and generally wherever it is desired to detachable connect a pair adjacent flexible parts. Friedel, p. 16 It is also said one of the reasons he invented this device was to relieve the tedium of fastening high button boots that were fashionable in those days. Judson's first slide fastener patent was applied for in November 1891. At the time the United States Patent Office didn't require a working model of a patent, only that the invention was to be a novel idea. However, his invention was almost rejected by the patent assistant examiner Thomas Hart Anderson because there were already several types of shoe fasteners already patented. He applied for a second patent on an improved version for the same item some nine months later before the first was even approved. Friedel, p. 2
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Silvergate Prep Jeopardy Template 100 Princess Peach In video gaming, what is the name of the princess whom Mario repeatedly stops Bowser from kidnapping? 100 What does Woody from Toy Story have in his boot? 100 We just set a goal, talkin' matchin' Lambos 100 what is the hottest planet 100 Who was the second president of the United States? 200 What Nintendo system was released after the N64 and before the Wii 200 What animals portray surfer dudes in Finding Nemo? 200 Chains Nick jonas I gave all my heart but she won't heal my soul She tasted a break and I can't get more 200 All land-dwelling living things depend upon what source of energy 200 Who wrote the Declaration of Independence? 300 What color is the ring of death on an Xbox that signifies a hardware failure? 300 Which Princess is in the Disney classic Aladdin? 300 Drake best i ever had Cause she hold me down every time I hit her up When I get right I promise that we gone live it up 300 The only planet that has a day longer than its year is ... 300 What did "prohibition" outlaw in the early 1900s? 400 In Mortal Kombat, what phrase is heard when scorpion uses his spear. 400 Which film does Eddie Murphy do the voice-over for a red Chinese dragon? 400 Beyonce irreplaceable Because you was untrue Rollin' her around in the car that I bought you Baby drop them keys Hurry up before your taxi leaves 400 Who was the first American to Orbit the Earth 400 Who allied with America during the Revolutionary war 500 The legend of Zelda Which 1986 Nintendo game is set in the fantasy land of Hyrule, and centres on a boy named Link? 500 Name the rock on which Simba will stand as King in Lion King 500 I want it that way Backstreet Boys Tell me why Ain't nothin' but a heartache Tell me why Ain't nothin' but a mistake Tell me why
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Best evidence so far that humans are still evolving, scientists say – Light Years - CNN.com Blogs You have evidence to the contrary? Please do tell. October 5, 2011 at 12:26 am | Schewps @Raiderx18 Are you serious man??? Really? Lets see.... Ummm maybe because the earth has been around for around 4 billions years? Why would you even post anything on this thred if you dont know that simple bit of information? October 5, 2011 at 12:11 pm | blah wait... people developed brains... but the trade off was that humans are relatively weak. additionally a large cranium entails a massive amount of energy usage. if people are indeed getting bigger, then it would make less sense for our cranial capacity to also be evolving, which is the direction that legitimate scientists predict ( the neural network is improving). If this iis true, (i believe legitimate scientists pov more than this article's writers pov), then isnt this just the result of nutrition and that this is not an evolution so much as within the natural range of human growth? while it might be optimal to have both a strong body and a large cranial capacity (and given our virtually unlimited food [people starve, but there is more than enough food to feed everyone in the world including the people starving]) it doesnt make sense in evolution because that is really inefficient. it seems more plausible to have either or, because with one the other is unnecessary. in addition, i thought larger groups formed because of the need to survive, that gave better communication skills, that in turn led to the eventual human living in a social group.... if we get stronger, then there will be less need meaning our cranial capacity will be reduced (assuming that his is inversly proportional)...... sorry i dont buy it. (excuse my terrible grammar and or train of thought. i havent slept too much so im really tired...) October 6, 2011 at 7:10 am | Dan @Blah – from what I can discern, you're creating a false dichotomy between "brains and brawn", as it were. It would be easy to argue that we're smarter than blue whales, but difficult to argue that we're roughly 20,000 times smarter, as my back-of-the-napkin calculations suggest as a minimum for our relative strength disparity. I'm not clear on what you're responding to/refuting, or why you placed your comment in this particular part of the thread. Efficiency isn't critical to evolution at all. It's often rewarded, but far from critical. To suggest that strength and intellect aren't compatible because it isn't "efficient" enough is baseless and invalid. For an example of grotesque inefficiency, look at our child rearing process. We have offspring that are completely helpless, immobile, and hopelessly clueless for a great many years. Elsewhere in the animal kingdom you find, for the most part, offspring that are immobile and helpless only for hours or days, to months covering the vast majority. (A few notable exceptions, such as some big cats, take a couple years to have wholly independent offspring). October 6, 2011 at 9:08 am | Sean No, you've got it exactly backwards. Bugs don't develop wings to get away from predators - the individuals who had some kind of proto-wing was in fact able to get away from predators better than those without it, and so survived to reproduce more. The more effective the "wing," the better the bug was able to survive and reproduce, apparently, and so this trait was "naturally selected" time and time again. Nothing evolves with a purpose; there's nothing teleological about any part of the process - it's totally blind. It is a reflection of what works in that niche at that moment in time, not anything indicative of future utility. October 6, 2011 at 9:18 am | Sean That should have been "Individuals... were." Dang complex sentences. October 6, 2011 at 9:21 am | JPopNC PUH-LEEZE.....they grew wings because the food was unreachable? If it was unreachable, how did they even know it was there????? October 19, 2011 at 8:55 am | Prometheus By using your own logic then @Frespech, how does 'having faith' in something tha
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Nature: Tickled pink by flamingo's visit - Houston Chronicle Nature: Tickled pink by flamingo's visit WONDERS OF NATURE By Gary Clark Published 5:30 am, Friday, May 28, 2004 Few birds have attracted as much public attention as the flamingo in Galveston Bay next to the Texas City Dike . But the question on everybody's mind, from hard-core birders to casual observers, is where did it come from? Decked out in pink plumes with a swanlike long neck and angular beak, the bird is called a greater flamingo (Phoenicopterus ruber) of the Caribbean variety. It normally congregates in large flocks at the Yucatán Peninsula and throughout the Caribbean and Bahamas down to northern South America. So what is a lone flamingo doing in Texas City? What it's doing right now is feeding on little marine organisms and putting on quite a show for spectators. Whether it's a wild bird is an unanswered question. Is it a captive flamingo that escaped from a zoo or water garden, or did it wander up to Texas from a wild Caribbean population? An answer will come from the Texas Bird Records Committee , a standing committee of the Texas Ornithological Society that analyzes reports of birds considered rare in Texas. A greater flamingo is certainly rare in Texas and anywhere in the United States. "The TBRC will primarily use two criteria to decide about the potential origin of the flamingo," said Mark Lockwood , the committee's secretary. "First is the condition of the bird, including its plumage, legs and beak. Captive birds often show signs of feather wear and can have damaged legs and beaks. Second is information from local aviculturists to make sure a captive bird didn't escape." The committee may have a decision within three months, after poring over photographs and written documentation by birders. To date, the committee has accepted into the record only four sightings of a wild flamingo. Those were from 1978 to 2001, south along the coast from Calhoun County to Kleberg County. The Texas City flamingo could become the first accepted record for the upper Texas Coast. Local expert birders believe it probably originated from a wild population. "I think the bird is wild because it is full-winged and doesn't appear to have been pinioned as are birds in captivity," said Dr. Dan Books , curator of vertebrate zoology at the Houston Museum of Natural Science . "Also, most captive birds in Houston are usually the Chilean or African flamingos, but this one is the Caribbean form of a greater flamingo." Dwight Peake of NASA notes that there is a large breeding colony of Caribbean flamingos on the northern Yucatán Peninsula. "Since flamingos often disperse after the nesting period, there's a good chance the flamingo came up on the recent strong southeasterly winds," he said. The bird at the Texas City Dike offers one of the best chances to see a potential wild flamingo in North America. To find it, drive onto the dike about a half mile to a pull-out on the left where volunteers from Galveston Audubon will show you the bird in spotting scopes. The greater flamingo strikes a handsome figure at nearly 5 feet tall, wading like a human angler but with less effort, in the shallows of the bay off the dike. It has characteristically thin pinkish legs, pinkish feathering, black flight feathers, and a beak grading from bone-color at the base to pale yellow in the middle and black at the end. The beak, which looks like a large sickle, is one way to distinguish a flamingo from the similarly pink-plumaged roseate spoonbills that reside on the Texas coast all year. Spoonbills have a spatula-shaped beak, and don't have the long, S-shaped sinewy neck of a flamingo. The Texas City flamingo looks like a young bird in its second year based on patterns such as a gray, scrawny neck and scapular feathers molting from white to pink. Flamingos take four years to acquire adult plumage. A characteristic pose of a flamingo at rest is its statuesque stance on one leg, a pose often exhibited by the Texas City bird. Otherwise, it spends its time sashaying through the water, stopping here and
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Private Eye: The First 50 Years by Adam Macqueen - review | Books | The Guardian Private Eye: The First 50 Years by Adam Macqueen - review It may not be perfect, but Lord Gnome's organ is still worth celebrating Eye-types: three of the magazine's founders, Christopher Booker, Richard Ingrams and Willie Rushton, in 1962. Photograph: Jane Bown Wednesday 9 November 2011 04.00 EST First published on Wednesday 9 November 2011 04.00 EST Share on Messenger Close Having read Adam Macqueen's commendably exhaustive encyclopaedia of Private Eye , the British satirical fortnightly, I now feel I know rather more about Lord Gnome's organ than I wish to. Still, this could be because I knew a fair bit about it to begin with, and Macqueen's book has only filled in the blanks. I've been with the Eye for nearly four of its five decades – I remember cutting out and pasting a cartoon clipped from its pages on to a school exercise book in 1972, when I was 12. As I recall it depicted Lord Longford – known for, among other things, his zealous campaign against pornography – walking past a couple of sniggering schoolboys, one of whom is whispering to the other, apropos of the bare-domed peer: "They say it makes you go bald." Needless to say, my teacher took a dim view of this decal, the creator of which I'm ashamed to say I can't remember, although it may have been the incomparable McLachlan, just one of the many great cartoonists to have found a home at the Eye over the years. My pedagogues at secondary school also took a dim view of the Eye-inspired satire rag I photocopied and distributed, and which was named – in an homage to Dave Spart, their parody Trotskyite columnist – "The Alternative Voice". I don't think I got that close to being expelled for my shameless guying of teachers, revelations of their eccentricities and outright malfeasance, but it was made fairly clear that things would go badly for me if I didn't desist. What I'm trying to say is that the Eye and I have form, and when I grew big enough not simply to be a reader and emulator but also a target of its pasquinades, I confess I felt nothing but – as the late, lamented Peter Cook, the organ's one-time proprietor, would've put it, in character as Sir Arthur Streeb-Greebling – "stupefying pride". I have never, ever considered cancelling my subscription – to do so would be beyond infra dig. To respond to a guying from the Eye is, as anyone in British public life should know, a very stupid thing to do, calling forth the well-attested-to "Curse of Gnome". Recipients of this inky-black spot include stellar egotists such as Piers Moron and Andrew "Brillo Pad" Neill (a deliberate misspelling of both their last names is rigorously enforced Eye house style); rampaging financiers such as the late Sir "Jams" Goldsmith and "Tiny" Rowland; press barons such as the Dirty Digger and the late "Cap'n Bob" Maxwell. Indeed, of the latter – who tried to snow the peskily truth-seeking Eye under with a blizzard of litigation during the early 90s, as his publishing empire sank into the murky waters of its own gross turpitude – it might almost be said that Lord Gnome stood behind him on the deck of his yacht and gave him a hefty shove. (That's enough Curse of Gnome, Ed.) I make no apology for lacing this review with some of the in-jokes that Private Eye has established as its stock-in-trade during the past half-century. Frankly, if you're interested in the evolution of British politics and society and haven't at least a nodding acquaintance with the City commentary of "Slicker", the poetical works of EJ Thribb (aged 17-and-a-half), the agricultural updates of "Muckspreader", the architectural ones of "Piloti", the investigative journalism of the late Paul Foot – and the very much current Francis Wheen – and the parodies by Craig Brown, then you've no real business being here at all. Private Eye is, quite simply, as integral to British public life as the Times used to be – and this parallel is deeply instructive. Founded in 1961 by a cabal of ex-public school boys – Christopher Booker, Richard Ingrams, W
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From Paris With Love Movie Review (2010) | Plugged In We hope this review was both interesting and useful. Please share it with family and friends who would benefit from it as well. Movie Review If super-secret spy agencies took out want ads, their copy would probably emphasize a few critical elements of the job: the qualifications, the likelihood of travel, the 401(k) plan. And it would certainly mention the job's most self-evident requirement: That being a secret agent means doing lots of work in secret. James Reece gets that. The hyper-efficient diplomatic assistant spies in his spare time—swapping out license plates, sticking bugs in embassies, that sort of thing. By definition, it's thankless work—not the sort of stuff that earns him "employee of the month" awards. But, then again, public accolades for spying sort of defeats the purpose, no? Still, James longs to move up the espionage ladder and, after a particularly boring bug-planting operation, he begs his boss for a promotion. So his unseen boss decides to give him a shot—pairing him with his unnamed agency's best agent, Charlie Wax. Now, when I say best in connection with Wax, I'm using the term loosely. Wax is a "top secret agent" in the same way Lady Gaga is a "decorum expert" or Nancy Grace might "ask a few quiet questions." Wax is as subtle as the Vegas Strip, as subdued as a nuclear meltdown. He can't even order dinner or park his car without killing people. And he bellows his own special catchphrase to surviving evildoers, just to make sure they remember his super-secret name: "Wax on, wax off!" he crows to them, as if Mr. Miyagi might be waiting for them back at their super-secret base. But his employers love him because he always gets his man, solves the case and protects the free world—or whatever's left of it when he's done. When they give him his neon plaque that reads "Super-Secret Agent of the Month," Wax will likely post the ceremony on YouTube. 'Cause that's just how this secret agent rolls. Positive Elements Terrorism is bad. Wax and James fight terrorists. Which, in this limited context, makes them "good." Sorta. Furthermore, James does seem to regret the wanton killing involved in fighting terrorism, and he feels particularly bad when innocent police officers get blown up in a booby-trapped apartment building. Spiritual Content The terrorists in question seem to be largely of Middle Eastern descent and, while religion is never mentioned, one terrorist admits to James that she found a cause she can believe in—an ideology that helps make sense of everything and gives her a sense of peace. The suggestion, of course, is that the terrorists are Muslim extremists, but no one ever explicitly says so. Wax leads a tongue-in-cheek séance during a casual dinner: We hear him say, "Rise, Mr. Ghost!" Sexual Content James seems to be living with his girlfriend, Caroline. In the first scene we see them together, Caroline has James turn around and look away while she changes clothes. (We see her back.) But later the two begin kissing and giggling—a prelude to sex, it's implied. "I woke up with my share of Carolines," Wax tells James. And as if to prove it, he hires a prostitute and takes her up to an apartment, where the two have noisy sex behind a closed door. When Wax exits the room, he makes a show of zipping up his pants. Wax also thrusts his pelvis in a taunting manner to his adversaries and suggests that Parisian women are less "uptight" than those elsewhere. Characters make references to prostitutes and crude allusions to various body parts. Realistic—nude—mannequins take fire during a fight. Violent Content The next time Wax comes to town, Paris may change its nickname from City of Lights to City of Yikes. He kills most of the restaurant staff during his first dinner there. And when some thugs don't like the way he parks his car, he kills them, too. He's named his favorite gun ("Mrs. Jones") and has piled up as many bodies as AIG has piled up bonuses. For a while, Wax even keeps a running tally of the people he kills—he reaches 26 about midway through
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The Graduate (1967) - IMDb IMDb 29 December 2016 2:33 AM, 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 From $2.99 (SD) on Amazon Video ON DISC A disillusioned college graduate finds himself torn between his older lover and her daughter. Director: a list of 42 titles created 15 Nov 2011 a list of 30 titles created 08 Jul 2014 a list of 32 titles created 29 Mar 2015 a list of 25 titles created 09 Dec 2015 a list of 32 titles created 5 months ago Search for " The Graduate " on Amazon.com Connect with IMDb Want to share IMDb's rating on your own site? Use the HTML below. You must be a registered user to use the IMDb rating plugin. Won 1 Oscar. Another 20 wins & 16 nominations. See more awards » Videos Bonnie Parker, a bored waitress falls in love with an ex-con named Clyde Barrow and together they start a violent crime spree through the country, robbing cars and banks. Director: Arthur Penn Michael Dorsey, an unsuccessful actor, disguises himself as a woman in order to get a role on a trashy hospital soap. Director: Sydney Pollack A naive hustler travels from Texas to New York to seek personal fortune but, in the process, finds himself a new friend. Director: John Schlesinger Ted Kramer's wife leaves her husband, allowing for a lost bond to be rediscovered between Ted and his son, Billy. But a heated custody battle ensues over the divorced couple's son, deepening the wounds left by the separation. Director: Robert Benton Two Western bank/train robbers flee to Bolivia when the law gets too close. Director: George Roy Hill Selfish yuppie Charlie Babbitt's father left a fortune to his savant brother Raymond and a pittance to Charlie; they travel cross-country. Director: Barry Levinson A man befriends a fellow criminal as the two of them begin serving their sentence on a dreadful prison island, which inspires the man to plot his escape. Director: Franklin J. Schaffner Following the death of a publishing tycoon, news reporters scramble to discover the meaning of his final utterance. Director: Orson Welles A pair of NYC cops in the Narcotics Bureau stumble onto a drug smuggling job with a French connection. Director: William Friedkin A hack screenwriter writes a screenplay for a former silent-film star who has faded into Hollywood obscurity. Director: Billy Wilder A bitter, aging couple, with the help of alcohol, use a young couple to fuel anguish and emotional pain towards each other. Director: Mike Nichols Edit Storyline Ben has recently graduated from college, with his parents now expecting great things from him. At his "Homecoming" party, Mrs. Robinson, the wife of his father's business partner, has Ben drive her home, which leads to an affair between the two. The affair eventually ends, but comes back to haunt him when he finds himself falling for Elaine, Mrs. Robinson's daughter. Written by Zac Abrams This is Benjamin. He's a little worried about his future. See more » Genres: 22 December 1967 (USA) See more » Also Known As: $873 (USA) (18 May 2012) Gross: 4-Track Stereo (Westrex Recording System)| Mono (35 mm optical prints) Color: Did You Know? Trivia Dustin Hoffman was told before his test that all the other actors who tested had agreed to a six-picture contract, but he refused, telling his agent he would rather do it for free and not be obligated to appear in pictures he didn't like. He ended up getting paid $17,000 without further contracted films. See more » Goofs In the first scene at the airport, Ben walks close towards the automatic door, past a pillar. In the next shot, he hasn't reached the pillar, and walks for a few second to reach where he was where the cut occurred. See more » Quotes [first lines] Pilot: Ladies and gentlemen, we are about to begin our descent into Los Angeles. The sound you just heard is the landing gear locking into place. Los Angeles weather is clear; temperature is 72.
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The Graduate (1967) | The Film Spectrum The Graduate (1967) Producer: Lawrence Turman (United Artists) Writers: Charles Webb (novel), Calder Willingham and Buck Henry (screenplay) Photography: Robert Sourtees Cast: Dustin Hoffman, Anne Bancroft, Katherine Ross, William Daniels, Murray Hamilton Introduction “I’ve had this feeling ever since I’ve graduated, this kind of compulsion that I have to be rude all the time, you know what I mean? It’s like I’ve been playing some kind of game but the rules don’t make any sense to me. They’re being made up by all the wrong people.” The power of The Graduate can be summed up in two images. The first is Benjamin lying in the pool, post-graduation, trying to decide what to do in life. We’ve all been there, that coming-of-age feeling of a “quarter-life crisis,” uncertain about our future. The second is the famous shot under Mrs. Robinson’s leg. In one shot, The Graduate opened Hollywood’s bedroom door, planting the seeds for phrases like “MILF” and “cougar” and paving the way for so many sex comedies to come, from American Pie to Desperate Housewives. If you think such material shocks audiences today, imagine the impact in 1967. Together, this combo of coming-of-age politics and groundbreaking sexual revolution changed the course of movie — and American — history. The Graduate taught studio heads that great success could be had by making hipper films targeting younger audiences, marking a demarcation point from the “sword and sandal” epics of the ’50s and early ’60s. Director Mike Nichols played upon the generation gap, flattering youth by depicting adults as materialistic hypocrites, while leading Hollywood down a more socially-relevant path. If you’ve never seen the movie, prepare yourself for some seemingly random scuba diving, extended montage lounging and an uncertain ending interpreted in two different ways by Joseph Gordon-Levitt and Zooey Deschanel in (500) Days of Summer (2009). While these elements can be challenging, I assure you they are not random. They are the keys to understanding one of the best displays of directing in movie history and will bring you a new appreciation for one of the most important movies ever made. Plot Summary No love triangle has ever been as awkward for characters or as intriguing for viewers as the one in The Graduate. Benjamin Braddock (Dustin Hoffman) is a young college graduate overwhelmed by the thought of his future; the wife of his father’s business partner, Mrs. Robinson (Anne Bancroft), is an alcoholic, middle-aged temptress who seduces Benjamin into having an affair; and her sweet daughter, Elaine (Katherine Ross), genuinely falls for Benjamin, unaware that he’s having an affair with her mother. When Benjamin tries to call off the affair to date Elaine, Mrs. Robinson fights back, sending Elaine off to college at UC Berkeley. Believing Elaine might be his one true love, Benjamin hits the road to make amends. Can he catch her in time before she marries another man? Screenplay The script was based on a 1963 novel by Charles Webb, who truly put his money where his mouth was. Webb applied the book’s anti-materialistic values to his own life, selling all the money he made from the movie, even his wedding presents, to work minimum wage jobs. While a horrible business decision, Webb believed what he was writing, and that authenticity bleeds from the story. When it came time to adapt the book for the silver screen, the job went to screenwriters Calder Willingham and Buck Henry. Willingham knew good filmmaking, having written Paths of Glory (1957) for Stanley Kubrick and One-Eyed Jacks (1961) for Marlon Brando, and went on to write for Hoffman again in Little Big Man (1970). Meanwhile, Henry made a memorable cameo as the hotel desk clerk, before becoming one of the most coveted screenwriters of the ’70s, reuniting with Nichols for Catch-22 (1970), winning the WGA Award for Best Original Comedy in Peter Bogdanovich’s What’s Up, Doc? (1972) and earning a second Oscar nomination for Warren Beatty’s Heaven Can Wait (1978). Still, none of those scripts
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Max_Planck Max_Planck Max Planck This article needs additional citations for verification. Please help improve this article by adding reliable references. Unsourced material may be challenged and removed. (November 2007) Max Planck Max Karl Ernst Ludwig Planck Born October 4 1947 (aged 89) Göttingen, Germany Nobel Prize in Physics (1918) He is the father of Erwin Planck. Quantum mechanics Everett · Penrose · Others This box: view • talk • edit Max Karl Ernst Ludwig Planck (April 23 1858 in Kiel, Germany – October 4, 1947 in Göttingen, Germany) was a German physicist. He is considered to be the founder of quantum theory, and therefore one of the most important physicists of the twentieth century. Contents 7.2 Articles Life and work Planck came from a traditional, intellectual family. His paternal great-grandfather and grandfather were both theology professors in Göttingen, his father was a law professor in Kiel and Munich, and his paternal uncle was a judge. Planck was born in Kiel to Johann Julius Wilhelm Planck and his second wife, Emma Patzig. He was the sixth child in the family, though two of his siblings were from his father's first marriage. Among his earliest memories was the marching of Prussian and Austrian troops into Kiel during the Danish-Prussian war 1864. In 1867 the family moved to Munich, and Planck enrolled in the Maximilians gymnasium, where he came under the tutelage of Hermann Müller, a mathematician who took an interest in the youth, and taught him astronomy and mechanics as well as mathematics. It was from Müller that Planck first learned the principle of conservation of energy. Planck graduated early, at age 16. This is how Planck first came in contact with the field of physics. Planck was extremely gifted when it came to music: he took singing lessons and played the piano, organ and cello, and composed songs and operas. However, instead of music he chose to study physics. Munich physics professor Philipp von Jolly advised him against going into physics, saying, "in this field, almost everything is already discovered, and all that remains is to fill a few holes." Planck replied that he did not wish to discover new things, only to understand the known fundamentals of the field, and began his studies in 1874 at the University of Munich. Under Jolly's supervision, Planck performed the only experiments of his scientific career, studying the diffusion of hydrogen through heated platinum , but soon transferred to theoretical physics. In 1877 he went to Berlin for a year of study with the famous physicists Hermann von Helmholtz and Gustav Kirchhoff and the mathematician Karl Weierstrass. He wrote that Helmholtz was never quite prepared, spoke slowly, miscalculated endlessly, and bored his listeners, while Kirchhoff spoke in carefully prepared lectures, which were, however, dry and monotonous. Despite this he soon became close friends with Helmholtz. While there he undertook a program of mostly self-study of Clausius's writings, which led him to choose heat theory as his field. In October 1878 Planck passed his qualifying exams and in February 1879 defended his dissertation, Über den zweiten Hauptsatz der mechanischen Wärmetheorie (On the second fundamental theorem of the mechanical theory of heat ). He briefly taught mathematics and physics at his former school in Munich. In June 1880 he presented his habilitation thesis, Gleichgewichtszustände isotroper Körper in verschiedenen Temperaturen (Equilibrium states of isotropic bodies at different temperatures). Academic career With the completion of his habilitation thesis, Planck became an unpaid private lecturer in Munich, waiting until he was offered an academic position. Although he was initially ignored by the academic community, he furthered his work on the field of heat theory and discovered one after the other the same thermodynamical formalism as Gibbs without realizing it. Clausius's ideas on entropy occupied a central role in his work. In April 1885 the University of Kiel appointed Planck an associate professor of theoretical physics. Further w
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My Football Facts & Stats | England National Football Team Statistics 1872-2016 Statistics detailing the results achieved against of all England's 86 different international opponents played so far with chronological table The England National football team is the joint oldest in the world, formed at the same time as Scotland's National Team . England played their first international match against Scotland at Scotland's invitation, at Hamilton Crescent in Scotland on 30th November 1872. Over the next forty years, England played exclusively with the other three "Home Nations" - Scotland, Wales and Ireland (later, Northern Ireland). The games were made competitive with the advent of the British Home Championship, sometimes called "Home Internations", from 1883 to 1984. Before Wembley was opened in 1923, England had no permanent home ground. England joined FIFA in 1906, playing its first ever game outside the British Isles in 1908. However, the relationship between the two was strained mainly due to the status and definition of amateurs, resulting in the British nations' departure from FIFA in 1928, before rejoining in 1946. As a result, England did not compete in a FIFA World Cup until 1950, in which they were beaten in a 1-0 defeat against the United States, failing to get past the first round. England's first ever defeat on home soil to a non-UK team was a 0-2 loss to Ireland on September 21, 1949 at Goodison Park, Liverpool. A 6-3 loss in 1953 to Hungary was England's first ever defeat to a non-UK team at Wembley. England are one of the more successful footballing teams, being one of only seven countries to ever win the FIFA World Cup, which they did in 1966 when they hosted the finals. They defeated West Germany 4-2 in extra time in the Final. Since then, however, they have only reached the semi-finals once, losing to West Germany on penalties. Nevertheless, they remain a prominent team on the global stage, usually just inside or close to the top ten rankings of both FIFA and ELO. Although Walter Winterbottom was appointed as the first ever full time manager in 1946, the team was still picked by an FA committee until Alf Ramsey took over in 1963. Under Ramsey, England experienced its greatest ever success, winning the 1966 FIFA World Cup Final against West Germany 4-2 after extra time. Geoff Hurst famously scored a hat-trick in the final. The 1966 World Cup was also held in England. England qualified for the 1970 FIFA World Cup in Mexico as reigning cup holders. They reached the Quarter-finals but were knocked out by West Germany. England failed to qualify for both the 1974 and 1978 World Cups. In 1982, England under Ron Greenwood qualified for FIFA World Cup in Spain after a 12-year absence and were eliminated from the second round without losing a match. The team under Bobby Robson fared better as England reached the quarter finals of the 1986 FIFA World Cup and finished fourth in the tournament four years later, which was the best performance in the World Cup since 1966. Graham Taylor's short reign as Robson's successor ended after his England failed to qualify for the 1994 FIFA World Cup, but then the 1996 European Championships were held in England, and under new coach Terry Venables the team had its best ever performance at a European Championship, reaching the semi-final. The England team of the 1990s and 2000s hasn't progressed beyond the quarter finals of any international tournament apart from Italia 90 and Euro 96. Sven-Göran Eriksson took charge of the team between 2001 and 2006 and was the first non-English manager of England. Steve McClaren was appointed as the head coach following the 2006 World Cup. The reign was marked with little success, with England failing to qualify for the 2008 European Championships. McClaren left on 22 November 2007, after only 16 months in charge and making him the shortest tenured full time England manager ever since the inauguration of the post in 1946. He was replaced by the former Real Madrid and AC Milan manager Fabio Capello. The Italian was the second foreign mana
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World Cup 1998: rosters of 32 national teams. Group H (Argentina, Croatia, Jamaica, Japan) Group A Brazil: 1, Taffarel; 2, Cafu; 3, Aldair; 4, Junior Baiano; 5, Cesar Sampaio; 6, Roberto Carlos; 7, Giovanni; 8, Dunga; 9, Ronaldo; 10, Rivaldo; 11, Emerson; 12, Carlos Germano; 13, Ze Roberto; 14, Goncalves; 15, Alves Cruz; 16, Ze Roberto; 17, Doriva; 18, Leonardo; 19, Denilson; 20, Bebeto; 21, Edmundo; 22, Dida. Coach: Mario Zagallo. Scotland: 1, Jim Leighton; 2, Jackie McNamara; 3, Tommy Boyd; 4, Colin Calderwood; 5, Colin Hendry; 6, Tosh McKinlay; 7, Kevin Gallacher; 8, Craig Burley; 9, Gordon Durie; 10, Darren Jackson; 11, John Collins; 12, Neil Sullivan; 13, Simon Donnelly; 14, Paul Lambert; 15, Scott Gemmill; 16, Michael Weir; 17, Billy McKinlay; 18, Matt Elliott; 19, Derek Whyte; 20, Scott Booth; 21, Jonathan Gould; 22, Christian Dailly. Coach: Craig Brown. Norway: 1, Frode Grodaas; 2, Gunnar Halle; 3, Ronny Johnsen; 4, Henning Berg; 5, Stig Inge Bjoernebye; 6, Staale Solbakken; 7, Erik Mykland; 8, Oeyvind Leonardsen; 9, Tore Andre Flo; 10, Kjetil Rekdal; 11, Jahn Ivar Jakobsen; 12, Thomas Myhre; 13, Espen Baardsen; 14, Vegard Heggem; 15, Dan Eggen; 16, Jostein Flo; 17, Havard Flo; 18, Egil Oestenstad; 19, Erik Hoftun; 20, Ole Gunnar Solskjaer; 21, Vidar Riseth; 22, Roar Strand. Coach: Egil Olsen. Morocco: 1, Abdelkader Brazi; 2, Abdelilah Saber; 3, Abdekrim El Hadrioui; 4, Youssef Rossi; 5, Smahi Triki; 6, Noureddine Naybat; 7, Mustapha Hadji; 8, Said Chiba; 9, Abdeljalil Hadda; 10, Abderrahim Ouakili; 11, Ali El Khattabi; 12, Driss Benzekri; 13, Rachid Neqrouz; 14, Salaheddine Bassir; 15, Lahcen Abrami; 16, Rachid Azzouzi; 17, Gharib Amzine; 18, Youssef Chippo; 19, Jamal Sellami; 20, Taher El Lakhlej; 21, Rachid Roki; 22, Mustapha Chadli. Coach: Henri Michel. Group B Italy: 1, Francesco Toldo; 2, Giuseppe Bergomi; 3, Paolo Maldini; 4, Fabio Cannavaro; 5, Alessandro Costacurta; 6, Alessandro Nesta; 7, Gianluca Pessotto; 8, Moreno Torricelli; 9, Demetrio Albertini; 10, Alessandro Del Piero; 11, Dino Baggio; 12, Gianluca Pagliuca; 13, Sandro Cois; 14, Luigi Di Biagio; 15, Angelo Di Livio; 16, Roberto Di Matteo; 17, Francesco Moriero; 18, Roberto Baggio; 19, Filippo Inzaghi; 20, Enrico Chiesa; 21, Christian Vieri; 22, Gianluigi Buffon. Coach: Cesare Maldini. Chile: 1, Nelson Tapia; 2, Cristian Castaneda; 3, Ronald Fuentes; 4, Francisco Rojas; 5, Javier Margas; 6, Pedro Reyes; 7, Nelson Parraguez; 8, Clarence Acuna; 9, Ivan Zamorano; 10, Jose Sierra; 11, Marcelo Salas; 12, Marcelo Ramirez; 13, Manuel Neira; 14, Miguel Ramirez; 15, Moises Villarroel; 16, Mauricio Aros; 17, Marcelo Vega; 18, Luis Musrri; 19, Fernando Cornejo; 20, Fabian Estay; 21, Rodrigo Barrera; 22, Carlos Tejas. Coach: Nelson Acosta. Cameroon: 1, Jacques Songo'o; 2, Joseph Elanga; 3, Pierre Wome; 4, Rigobert Song; 5, Raymond Kalla Nkongo; 6, Pierre Njanka; 7, Francois Omam Biyick; 8, Didier Angibeaud; 9, Alphonse Tchami; 10, Patrick Mboma; 11, Samuel Eto'o; 12, Lavriano Etame; 13, Serge Kwetche; 14, Augustine Simo; 15, Joseph Ndo; 16, William Andem; 17, Michel Pensee; 18, Samuel Ipoua; 19, Marcel Mahouve; 20, Salomon Olembe; 21, Joseph-Desire Job; 22, Alioum Boukar. Coach: Claude Le Roy. Austria: 1, Michael Konsel; 2, Markus Schopp; 3, Peter Schottel; 4, Anton Pfeffer; 5, Wolfgang Feiersinger; 6, Walter Kogler; 7, Mario Haas; 8, Heimo Pfeifenberger; 9, Ivica Vastic; 10, Andreas Herzog; 11, Martin Amerhauser; 12, Martin Hiden; 13, Harald Cerny; 14, Hannes Reinmayr; 15, Arnold Wetl; 16, Franz Wohlfahrt; 17, Roman Mahlich; 18, Peter Stoger; 19, Anton Polster; 20, Andreas Heraf; 21, Wolfgang Knaller; 22, Dietmar Kuhbauer. Coach: Herbert Prohaska. Group C France: 1, Bernard Lama; 2, Vincent Candela; 3, Bixente Lizarazu; 4, Patrick Vieira; 5, Laurent Blanc; 6, Youri Djorkaeff; 7, Didier Deschamps; 8, Marcel Desailly; 9, Stephane Guivarc'h; 10, Zinedine Zidane; 11, Robert Pires; 12, Thierry Henry; 13, Bernard Diomede; 14, Alain Boghossian; 15, Lilian Thuram; 16, Fabien Barthez; 17, Emmanuel Petit; 18, Frank Leb
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Natural Selection: Charles Darwin & Alfred Russel Wallace Natural Selection: Charles Darwin & Alfred Russel Wallace A visit to the Galapagos Islands in 1835 helped Darwin formulate his ideas on natural selection. He found several species of finch adapted to different environmental niches. The finches also differed in beak shape, food source, and how food was captured. The genius of Darwin (left), the way in which he suddenly turned all of biology upside down in 1859 with the publication of the Origin of Species, can sometimes give the misleading impression that the theory of evolution sprang from his forehead fully formed without any precedent in scientific history. But as earlier chapters in this history have shown, the raw material for Darwin's theory had been known for decades. Geologists and paleontologists had made a compelling case that life had been on Earth for a long time, that it had changed over that time, and that many species had become extinct. At the same time, embryologists and other naturalists studying living animals in the early 1800s had discovered, sometimes unwittingly, much of the best evidence for Darwin's theory. Pre-Darwinian ideas about evolution It was Darwin's genius both to show how all this evidence favored the evolution of species from a common ancestor and to offer a plausible mechanism by which life might evolve. Lamarck and others had promoted evolutionary theories, but in order to explain just how life changed, they depended on speculation. Typically, they claimed that evolution was guided by some long-term trend. Lamarck, for example, thought that life strove over time to rise from simple single-celled forms to complex ones. Many German biologists conceived of life evolving according to predetermined rules, in the same way an embryo develops in the womb. But in the mid-1800s, Darwin and the British biologist Alfred Russel Wallace independently conceived of a natural, even observable, way for life to change: a process Darwin called natural selection. The pressure of population growth Interestingly, Darwin and Wallace found their inspiration in economics. An English parson named Thomas Malthus published a book in 1797 called Essay on the Principle of Population in which he warned his fellow Englishmen that most policies designed to help the poor were doomed because of the relentless pressure of population growth. A nation could easily double its population in a few decades, leading to famine and misery for all. When Darwin and Wallace read Malthus, it occurred to both of them that animals and plants should also be experiencing the same population pressure. It should take very little time for the world to be knee-deep in beetles or earthworms. But the world is not overrun with them, or any other species, because they cannot reproduce to their full potential. Many die before they become adults. They are vulnerable to droughts and cold winters and other environmental assaults. And their food supply, like that of a nation, is not infinite. Individuals must compete, albeit unconsciously, for what little food there is. The carrier pigeon (bottom left) and the Brunner pouter (bottom right) were derived from the wild rock pigeon (top). Selection of traits In this struggle for existence, survival and reproduction do not come down to pure chance. Darwin and Wallace both realized that if an animal has some trait that helps it to withstand the elements or to breed more successfully, it may leave more offspring behind than others. On average, the trait will become more common in the following generation, and the generation after that. As Darwin wrestled with natural selection he spent a great deal of time with pigeon breeders, learning their methods. He found their work to be an analogy for evolution. A pigeon breeder selected individual birds to reproduce in order to produce a neck ruffle. Similarly, n
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Medieval Sourcebook: Urban II: Speech at Council of Clermont, 1095, according to Fulcherof Chartres Speech at Council of Clermont, 1095, Five versions of the Speech In 1094 or 1095, Alexios I Komnenos, the Byzantine emperor, sent to the pope, Urban II, and asked for aid from the west against the Seljuq Turks, who taken nearly all of Asia Minor from him. At the council of Clermont Urban addressed a great crowd and urged all to go to the aid of the Greeks and to recover Palestine from the rule of the Muslims. The acts of the council have not been preserved, but we have five accounts of the speech of Urban which were written by men who were present and heard him. Versions by: 1. Fulcher of Chartres [adapted from Thatcher] Here is the one by the chronicler Fulcher of Chartres. Note how the traditions of the peace and truce of God - aimed at bringing about peace in Christendom - ties in directly with the call for a Crusade. Does this amount to the export of violence? Most beloved brethren: Urged by necessity, I, Urban, by the permission of God chief bishop and prelate over the whole world, have come into these parts as an ambassador with a divine admonition to you, the servants of God. I hoped to find you as faithful and as zealous in the service of God as I had supposed you to be. But if there is in you any deformity or crookedness contrary to God's law, with divine help I will do my best to remove it. For God has put you as stewards over his family to minister to it. Happy indeed will you be if he finds you faithful in your stewardship. You are called shepherds; see that you do not act as hirelings. But be true shepherds, with your crooks always in your hands. Do not go to sleep, but guard on all sides the flock committed to you. For if through your carelessness or negligence a wolf carries away one of your sheep, you will surely lose the reward laid up for you with God. And after you have been bitterly scourged with remorse for your faults-, you will be fiercely overwhelmed in hell, the abode of death. For according to the gospel you are the salt of the earth [Matt. 5:13]. But if you fall short in your duty, how, it may be asked, can it be salted? O how great the need of salting! It is indeed necessary for you to correct with the salt of wisdom this foolish people which is so devoted to the pleasures of this -world, lest the Lord, when He may wish to speak to them, find them putrefied by their sins unsalted and stinking. For if He, shall find worms, that is, sins, In them, because you have been negligent in your duty, He will command them as worthless to be thrown into the abyss of unclean things. And because you cannot restore to Him His great loss, He will surely condemn you and drive you from His loving presence. But the man who applies this salt should be prudent, provident, modest, learned, peaceable, watchful, pious, just, equitable, and pure. For how can the ignorant teach others? How can the licentious make others modest? And how can the impure make others pure? If anyone hates peace, how can he make others peaceable ? Or if anyone has soiled his hands with baseness, how can he cleanse the impurities of another? We read also that if the blind lead the blind, both will fall into the ditch [Matt. 15:14]. But first correct yourselves, in order that, free from blame , you may be able to correct those who are subject to you. If you wish to be the friends of God, gladly do the things which you know will please Him. You must especially let all matters that pertain to the church be controlled by the law of the church. And be careful that simony does not take root among you, lest both those who buy and those who sell [church offices] be beaten with the scourges of the Lord through narrow streets and driven into the place of destruction and confusion. Keep the church and the clergy in all its grades entirely free from the secular power. See that the tithes that belong to God are faithfully paid from all the produce of the land; let them not be sold or withheld. If anyone seizes a bishop let him be treated as an outlaw. If an
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What was the name of George Stephenson's first steam engine, which first ran on the Manchester and Liverpool Railway in 1830?
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George Stephenson - The First Steam Locomotive Engine By Mary Bellis Updated February 03, 2016. George Stephenson was born on June 9, 1781, in the coal mining village of Wylam, England. His father, Robert Stephenson, was a poor, hard working man, that supported his family entirely from wages of twelve shillings a week. Wagons loaded with coal passed through Wylam several times a day. These wagons were drawn by horses -- locomotives had not yet been invented. George Stephenson's first job was to watch over a few cows owned by a neighbor which were allowed to feed along the road; George was paid two cents a day to keep the cows out of the way of the coal-wagons; and also, to close the gates after the day's work of the wagons was over. George Stephenson - Life in the Coal Mines George Stephenson's next job was at the mines as a picker. His duty was to clean the coal of stone, slate, and other impurities. Eventually, George Stephenson worked at several coal mines as a fireman, plugman, brakeman, and engineer. However, in his spare time George loved to tinker with any engine or piece of mining equipment that fell into his hands. continue reading below our video 5 Steps to Starting Your Own Business He became skilled at adjusting and even repairing the engines found in the mining pumps, even though at that time he could not read or write. As a young adult, George paid for and attended night school where he learned to read, write, and do arithmetic. In 1804, George Stephenson walked on foot to Scotland to take a job working in a coal mine that used one of James Watt's steam engines, the best steam engines of the day. In 1807, George Stephenson considered emigrating to America; but he was too poor to pay for the passage. He began work nights repairing shoes, clocks, and watches, making extra money that he would spend on his inventing projects. George Stephenson - First Locomotive In 1813, George Stephenson became aware that William Hedley and Timothy Hackworth were designing a locomotive for the Wylam coal mine. So at the age of twenty, George Stephenson began the construction of his first locomotive. It should be noted that at this time in history, every part of the engine had to be made by hand, and hammered into shape just like a horseshoe. John Thorswall, a coal mine blacksmith, was George Stephenson's main assistant. The Blucher Hauls Coal After ten months' labor, George Stephenson's locomotive "Blucher" was completed and tested on the Cillingwood Railway on July 25, 1814. The track was an uphill trek of four hundred and fifty feet. George Stephenson's engine hauled eight loaded coal wagons weighing thirty tons, at about four miles an hour. This was the first steam engined powered locomotive to run on a railroad and it was the most successful working steam engine that had ever been constructed up to this period, this encouraged the inventor make further experiments. In all, Stephenson built sixteen different engines. First Public Railways George Stephenson build the world's first public railways: the Stockton and Darlington railway in 1825 and the Liverpool-Manchester railway in 1830. Stephenson was the chief engineer for several of the railways. George Stephenson - Other Inventions In 1815, George Stephenson invented a new safety lamp that would not explode when used around the flammable gasses found in the coal mines. Also in 1815, George Stephenson and Ralph Dodds patented an improved method of driving (turning) locomotive wheels using pins attached to the spokes to act as cranks. The driving rod was connected to the pin using a ball and socket joint, previously gear wheels had been used. Stephenson and William Losh, who owned an ironworks in Newcastle patented a method of making cast iron rails. In 1829, George Stephenson and his son Robert invented a multi-tubular boiler for the now-famous locomotive "Rocket".
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Old-style £5 notes to be withdrawn | Daily Mail Online Next Old-style £5 notes to be withdrawn The older style £5 notes featuring a portrait of George Stephenson, who built the world's first public railways, are to be withdrawn from circulation. The Stephenson £5 notes have been in circulation since June 7 1990 and they make up 54 million of the 211 million £5 notes in circulation today. "Holders of these notes may continue to use them, but after November 21 2003 they will no longer be legal tender," said a spokesman for the Bank of England. "Most banks, building societies and Post Offices will continue to accept the Stephenson note for several months after this date but this will be at the discretion of the individual institution." However, as with all old Bank of England notes, the Stephenson £5 notes will remain payable at the Bank of England forever. The new-style £5 notes, which have been in existence since May 2002 and feature Elizabeth Fry, the Quaker prison reformer, will remain in circulation. The Fry £5 has enhanced security features including a foil hologram, an ultraviolet feature and micro-lettering.
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How is 'King Rudolf 5th of Ruritania' known in the title of a book?
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The Prisoner of Zenda (1913) - 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 King Rudolf of Ruritania is saved from a coup attempt by the help of his lookalike cousin, who falls in love with the king's fiancee. Directors: a list of 303 titles created 01 Jan 2011 a list of 94 titles created 05 Jun 2012 a list of 191 titles created 22 Dec 2013 a list of 62 titles created 17 Oct 2015 a list of 2837 titles created 26 Nov 2015 Title: The Prisoner of Zenda (1913) 6.4/10 Want to share IMDb's rating on your own site? Use the HTML below. You must be a registered user to use the IMDb rating plugin. Add Image Add an image Do you have any images for this title? An Englishman on a Ruritarian holiday must impersonate the king when the rightful monarch, a distant cousin, is drugged and kidnapped. Directors: John Cromwell, W.S. Van Dyke Stars: Ronald Colman, Madeleine Carroll, C. Aubrey Smith Anthony Hope's classic tale gets a decidedly 'un-classic' treatment at the hands of Peter Sellers. Following the story somewhat, friends of the new King Rudolph of Ruritania fear for his ... See full summary » Director: Richard Quine An Englishman vacationing in a Ruritarian kingdom is recruited to impersonate his cousin, the soon-to-be-crowned king when the monarch is drugged and kidnapped. Director: Richard Thorpe When the king is drugged and abducted by his ambitious brother, a lookalike relative must take his place to keep the evil sibling off the throne. Director: Rex Ingram The King of Ruritania is kidnapped by his scheming brother: can his British double save him? Stars: Christine Amor, Robert Coleby, Clair Crowther 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 5.5/10 X Owner of Zenda, Inc., a successful business empire, disappears. His son is about to inherit the company, but a kid who looks just like him takes over the young man's identity and the company. The "good" kid now must get his life back. Director: Stefan Scaini
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Rumpelstiltskin: Fairy Tale from the Brothers Grimm Ruidoquedito (meaning "little noise") in Spain Ooz'Li Gootz'Le in Hebrew Rumpelstiltskin fairy tale summary: ( Jump to the fairy tale .) A down on his luck miller promises the king that his daughter can spin straw into gold. The poor girl is now faced with a seemingly impossible task, and the king intends to kill her if she cannot complete it. During her darkest hour, she is visited by a magical little man (a manikin) who promises to perform the impossible task for her, in return for gifts of jewelry. But when the miller's daughter runs out of jewelry, the little man demands her first born child. And since the king intends to take the miller's daughter for his wife, the stakes are huge. When the daughter becomes queen and indeed bears a child, the manikin comes to collect. He will only let the new queen out of the bargain if she can determine his name. His name turns out to be Rumpelstiltskin. The Rumpelstiltskin fairy tale - Magical: Look no further than a miniature person gifted with the ability to spin straw into gold! Rumpelstiltskin fairy tale - Notable: The literal translation of "Rumpelstiltskin" from German is "Little Rattle Stilt." This is the name given to the kind of creature that would cause your home to creak at night. Think of a "poltergeist"! What is the "message" of Rumpelstiltskin? Perhaps it's a warning against bragging. It's the miller's bragging about his daughter's imagined skill that leads to the initial trouble. And it's Rumpelstiltskin's own boasting that leads to the new queen learning his name. Other versions of the Rumpelstiltskin fairy tale Author-illustrator Paul Zelinsky published a Caldecott Honor version of the Rumpelstiltskin fairy tale as a picture book in 1986. Young Adult author Vivian Vande Velde, has a LOT of fun with the Rumpelstiltskin fairy tale. As a writer, she faults the Brothers Grimm version for having certain faults of logic. For instance, if the manikin can spin gold, why does he need the miller's daughter's jewelry? Vande Velde's answer is to create six entirely new versions of Rumpelstiltskin, each one of which plugs up a different hole in the story! It's hard to think of a better book for a young writer to read. She calls it The Rumpelstiltskin Problem . Rumpelstiltskin Fairy tale by The Brothers Grimm Translation by Margaret Hunt Once there was a miller who was poor, but who had a beautiful daughter. Now it happened that he had to go and speak to the King, and in order to make himself appear important he said to him, "I have a daughter who can spin straw into gold." The King said to the miller, "That is an art which pleases me well; if your daughter is as clever as you say, bring her tomorrow to my palace, and I will try what she can do." And when the girl was brought to him he took her into a room which was quite full of straw, gave her a spinning-wheel and a reel, and said, "Now set to work, and if by tomorrow morning early you have not spun this straw into gold during the night, you must die." Thereupon he himself locked up the room, and left her in it alone. So there sat the poor miller's daughter, and for her life could not tell what to do; she had no idea how straw could be spun into gold, and she grew more and more miserable, until at last she began to weep. But all at once the door opened, and in came a little man, and said, "Good evening, Mistress Miller; why are you crying so?" "Alas!" answered the girl, "I have to spin straw into gold, and I do not know how to do it." "What will you give me," said the manikin, "if I do it for you?" "My necklace," said the girl. The little man took the necklace, seated himself in front of the wheel, and "whirr, whirr, whirr," three turns, and the reel was full; then he put another on, and whirr, whirr, whirr, three times round, and the second was full too. Rumpelstiltskin fairy tale And so it went on until the morning, when all the straw was spun, and all the reels were full of gold. By daybreak the King was already there, and when
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Pregnant women should not eat canned tuna because of high levels of what toxin?
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Canned Tuna: Avoid if Pregnant? Canned Tuna: Avoid if Pregnant? Consumer Reports: Some Canned Tuna May Have Higher Mercury Levels Than Once Thought By Todd Zwillich From the WebMD Archives June 5, 2006 -- Recommendations published in the magazine Consumer Reports this week urge women to avoid eating any canned tuna while pregnant because of uncertainties about the risk of mercury contamination to developing fetuses. The recommendations are stricter than the federal government’s advice issued two years ago. Then, the FDA advised women and young children to limit -- but not avoid -- consumption of canned tuna because of contamination. But the magazine’s experts say women should avoid the popular item altogether because of FDA data showing that some canned tuna may have higher mercury levels than once thought. “What we did is take a closer look at the data,” says Urvashi Rangan, PhD, a toxicologist and a senior scientist at Consumer Reports. Higher-Than-Average Levels Canned tuna and most other fish and seafood contain some amount of toxic mercury that has worked its way through the food chain because of industrial pollution. In adequate doses the metal can damage the developing nervous system in fetuses and children. The FDA specifically warns against the consumption of shark, swordfish, king mackerel, or tile fish -- which have high levels of mercury -- by women who are nursing, or women who are pregnant or of childbearing age; the FDA warning also applies to young children. In 2004, the FDA urged women and young children to eat no more than 12 ounces of a variety of fish and shellfish with lower levels of mercury (including canned light tuna) or 6 ounces of white tuna (albacore) per week to minimize mercury risks. Canned light tuna on average contains lower mercury levels, the agency said. But the Consumer Reports analysis of the FDA’s data shows that 6% of cans of light tuna contained at least as much mercury as white tuna, also known as albacore. It wasn’t enough to skew the average beyond white tuna, but enough to warrant concern for pregnant women, Rangan says. “We’re not telling you not to eat tuna. But for pregnant women in particular where you are talking about potential fetal exposure -- and it’s an avoidable risk -- we’re saying go ahead and take some extra measures to reduce your Hg [mercury] exposure at all costs,” she tells WebMD. Continued FDA Interpretation David Acheson, MD, chief medical officer of FDA’s Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition , says the agency does not dispute the magazine’s calculations. Acheson says that “a single dose of mercury is not good.” But he says that a years-long scientific review convinced the agency that there is little danger even if pregnant women eat canned light tuna with higher-than-average mercury contamination once in a while. “We are not aware of any science that would indicate that having an occasional meal at that level would cause any harm, and if that science is out there, I would love to see it,” Acheson tells WebMD. Consumer Reports urged women of childbearing age to limit tuna consumption to about three chunk-light cans per week or one can of white tuna (albacore) or solid-light tuna, since mercury can linger in the body even after you are no longer eating it. Six-ounce servings of lower-mercury seafood -- including salmon, tilapia, shrimp, and clams -- appear safe for daily consumption by women, the magazine said; three-ounce servings for small children up to 45 pounds also appear safe. Other Perspectives Joshua T. Cohen, PhD, a lecturer at the Institute for Clinical Research at the Tufts New England Medical Center in Boston, says Consumer Reports was misinterpreting the significance of data showing that 6% of light-tuna cans exceed averages for higher-mercury white tuna. “What your body sees is the average [mercury dose] over several weeks. The idea that the departure above the average on one day is going to mean a bad health outcome is like saying that two slices of apple pie at Thanksgiving is going to lead to obesity ,” says Cohen, who authored a m
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Benny Hill’s real first name was Alfred. What was his middle name?
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Benny Hill - Everything2.com Benny Hill by allseeingeye Thu Apr 03 2003 at 4:45:30 "The pleasures of drink last but a moment, Cigarettes make you sick, you could die; But the love of a beautiful woman, oh! That's the best thing that money can buy!" Famous for becoming the most international ly recognize d British comedian , Benny Hill is most fondly remembered from his role as host of " The Benny Hill Show ", a television series that ran for four decade s and has been syndicated in over 109 different countries. His unique brand of cheeky humor is known and loved the world over . Who was Benny Hill? Born Alfred Hawthorn Hill on January 21, 1924 (or 1925) in Southampton , England , the boy who would grow to up to be one of England's most famous international comedians dreamed of becoming a star, much like his idol Charlie Chaplin . His grandfather who introduced him to Burlesque shows and the Vaudeville humor that would so strongly influence his future work. His dream of become a comedy star would be fulfilled after many years of hard work. Finding his direction early in life, Benny was a dedicated actor in school play s and local theatre . Before enlisting for mandatory National Service in 1940, Benny had held jobs as a milkman and a drummer . He would draw on these jobs for inspiration later in his career. Returning to London after being discharged from service, Hill adopted his stage name, as a tribute to his favorite comedian at the time, Jack Benny . He landed a job as a theatre manager and various bit parts around town. His first real part came in 1941 with a production of " Stars in Battledress ". Hill later followed the more traditional route of comedians by performing in revues at music hall s and men's clubs . Radio work and a brief partnership with comedian Reg Varney soon followed. Benny's talent for impression s and comic timing landed him his first television role in 1949, with an appearance on "Hi There". Seeing the power of the new medium of television early on, Hill began hosting a handful of variety program s for the BBC in the early 1950s. His first movie role followed in 1956, when he played the role of a bumbling private eye in Who Done It? , a box office flop . His most important role actually came one year earlier. The Benny Hill Show began in 1955. Between 1955 and 1969, when production moved to Thames Television , the show had a wildly irregular schedule. Canceled and renewed over and over, the show still managed to launch Hill to superstardom. Refining his style of cheeky humor, songs and impressions made the show a fan favorite early. Benny also appeared in several more motion pictures, with notable roles in The Italian Job , and Chitty Chitty Bang Bang . In 1969 the move from ATV to Thames Television launched the golden age of the Benny Hill Show. Hill gained national popularity with his saucy comedy. The show was loaded with bawdy humor and sexual innuendo s. The slapstick skits often featuring Hill and a supporting cast of scantily clad women known as " Hill’s Angels " were an instant success. The show was a runaway hit and ran from 1969 till 1989. Benny was on top of the world. What most audiences outside of the United Kingdom know as The Benny Hill Show, was in fact a compilation series of 111 half-hour episodes. These shows were syndicated on North American television beginning in 1979. With the release of the show in North America, Benny Hill became a household name in both the United States and Canada . The show itself has been seen in 109 countries and won a BAFTA as well as Golden Rose Of Montreaux Award. The series amassed a huge cult following, making Hill the most popular British comedian to appear on U.S. television. The compilation series was sold in over 90 other foreign language markets, including Russia and China . Benny's TV career came to an end in 1989, when his show was dropped from ITV , but his popularity continued to build around the world until his death several years later. Benny Hill died alone at his home in Teddington , Middlesex , England on April 18th, 1992, suffe
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"Masterminds" - Manchester Evening News, November 7, 2015 | Online Research Library: Questia Read preview Article excerpt 1. Playboy Russia covergirl Maria Kozhevnikova, boxer Nikolai Valuyev, and tennis player Marat Safin shared which honour in December 2011? 2. What William S Burroughs 1961 book popularised the rock music term 'heavy metal', and provided the names for at least two rock bands of the 1970s? 3. What main religion celebrates festivals including Nuakhai, Yatra (or Zatra/Jatra), Pongal, Holi and Shigmo? 4. Which country experienced the Velvet Revolution in Nov-Dec 1989? 5. According to the UK General Teaching Council how many of the 28,000 newly qualified teachers in 2010 had a computerrelated degree: 3; 30; 300 or 3,000? 6. Spell the word: Remanisence; Reminissense; Remeniscence; or Reminiscence? 7. What ancient Sanskrit word loosely meaning 'region' commonly now refers to people (and culture, products, etc) of Indian sub-continent origins? 8. Whom did Forbes Magazine list as the most powerful woman in the Southern Hemisphere in 2011? 9. Unrelated, what is a set of slats and a museum? 10. What ship, whose name means thunderbolt, was Nelson's flagship 1799-1801, and later a training ship for boys? 26 11. The Showa period of Japan coincided with what Emperor's reign? 12. Michael Morpurgo, author of the children's book War Horse, on In state Luther which the 2012 Spielberg film (of the same name) is based, held what UK position from 2003-5? 13. What fashionable Mediterranean resort hosted the G20 international economics conference at the height of the Greek Euro membership crisis? 27 14. How many cubic metres is the space in a room four metres square and three metres high? 15. Which politician bowled faster than Dennis Lillee and Andy Roberts? 16. What element is also known as hydrargyrum? David shows around 17. Whose father wrote and sang the popular Secret Lemonade Drinker song in the award-winning British 1970s-80s R Whites Lemonade TV advert ? … Subscribe to Questia and enjoy: Full access to this article and over 10 million more from academic journals, magazines, and newspapers Over 83,000 books Access to powerful writing and research tools Article details Newspapers Encyclopedia Subscribe to Questia and enjoy: Full access to this article and over 10 million more from academic journals, magazines, and newspapers Over 83,000 books Access to powerful writing and research tools Article details
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Located in Norfolk and Lincolnshire, which is England's largest 'Site of Special Scientific Interest'?
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Lincolnshire's National Nature Reserves - GOV.UK GOV.UK A group of small woods in Lincolnshire, the largest of which is Chambers Farm Wood. Main habitats: woodland Management: Forestry Commission Features of interest The woods are the most important examples of small-leaved lime woodland in Britain. They cover a wide range of soil and drainage conditions, resulting in a varied ground flora and range of different tree and shrub communities. There is a visitor centre and butterfly garden in Chambers Farm Wood . The nearest toilets are in the visitor centre and there is a picnic area nearby. There is a marked trail through Chambers Farm Wood together with paths offering wheelchair access. There are interpretation panels, and leaflets are available on-site. Directions The majority of the woods are 1 to 3 kilometres south of the A158 on either side of the B1202 between the towns of Bardney and Wragby. Access to the woods is via minor roads from the A158 and B1202. There is a car park in Chambers Farm Wood accessed from Hoop Lane via the B1202. The nearest train station is Lincoln (15 kilometres to the west). There are bus services along the A158 on the Interconnect 6 route from Lincoln to Skegness. Bardney is close to Cycle Network Route 1 . Contact Email for groups and activities: jenny.boatwright@forestry.gsi.gov.uk Donna Nook Donna Nook National Nature Reserve covers more than 10 kilometres of coastline between Grainthorpe Haven in the north and Saltfleet in the south. It consists of dunes, slacks and intertidal areas which provide a home for many rare and important wildlife species. The area is particularly noted for its uncommon bird passage migrants and also has one of the largest breeding colonies of grey seals in the UK. Main habitats: coastal Area: 341.4 hectares Management: partnership between the Ministry of Defence and the Lincolnshire Wildlife Trust. The trust is responsible for the conservation management of all the land within the reserve. Features of interest Further information about the NNR, its wildlife and features of interest is on the Donna Nook pages of Lincolnshire Wildlife Trust’s website . Safety The Ministry of Defence still maintains part of the area as a bombing target range and under no circumstances should anyone enter the bombing area when red flags are flying. However, most of the dune area is accessible at all times. Contact LN11 7TR Gibraltar Point Gibraltar Point National Nature Reserve forms the north-eastern extremity and entrance to the Wash estuary and has been built by complex tidal and geomorphological processes. Main habitats: coastal Management: Lincolnshire Wildlife Trust Features of interest Most of the reserve is intertidal flats and saltmarsh. There are areas of freshwater marsh and man-made fresh and salty water meres. Large numbers of migrant and overwintering birds visit the reserve. Further information about the NNR, its wildlife and features of interest is on the Lincolnshire Wildlife Trust website . Directions The reserve is one and a half miles south of Skegness, Lincolnshire, and is signposted from Skegness town centre. There are buses and trains which run to Skegness, although nothing passes the reserve. Saltfleetby-Theddlethorpe Dunes Saltfleetby–Theddlethorpe Dunes National Nature Reserve stretches for 8 kilometres along the north-east coast of Lincolnshire. The site can be enjoyed all year, although there are some recommended visiting times: May-June for dune flora, May-October for migrant birds, and the winter months for wildfowl. Main habitats: coastal Area: 952 hectares Features of interest The reserve’s constantly changing habitats include saltmarsh, foreshore and embryonic dunes on the seaward side and the more stable established dunes and marsh on the landward side. Both are home to a wealth of plants, birds and insects. Natural England organises many events at the Saltfleetby-Theddlethorpe Dunes, including nature rambles, bird walks and activities for children (some suitable for wheelchair users). These events are free and pre-booking is not required. Horse ri
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The Lincolnshire Aviation Heritage Trail - Lincolnshire.org Five Dog Friendly Cottages in Lincolnshire The Lincolnshire Aviation Heritage Trail "The Lincolnshire Aviation Heritage Trail is a fascinating journey that highlights Lincolnshire's long and illustrious relationship with the Royal Air Force" The Lincolnshire Aviation Heritage Trail is a fascinating journey that highlights Lincolnshire’s long and illustrious relationship with the Royal Air Force. Known as Bomber County during the Second World War, Lincolnshire had more operational airfields than anywhere else in the country. Its largely flat, rural terrain and geographical location in the east of England (and therefore closer to Germany) made it the ideal county for the RAF to concentrate its airfield building programme. In 1939, there were 10 airfields in Lincolnshire, but by 1945 this had grown to 49 and it is estimated that airfields covered 2% of the county. As well as being home to Bomber Command, Lincolnshire also had several fighter airfields, the most important of which were RAF Digby and RAF Kirton in Lindsey. Today, Lincolnshire is home to The Red Arrows at RAF Scampton; AWACS and Sentinels at RAF Waddington; Typhoons at RAF Conningsby; the RAF officers’ training college at RAF Cranwell; and of course, The Waddington Air Show. Around Lincoln… RAF Scampton Heritage Centre – celebrates the history of the RAF Scampton – and what an illustrious history it is! RAF Scampton is home to: the iconic 617 (Dambusters) Squadron, which, led by Squadron Leader Guy Gibson, flew a daring raid from Scampton to bomb the dams of the German Rhur Valley in 1943; a reformed 617 Squadron which flew Vulcan bombers during the Cold War; and The Red Arrows. If you’re really lucky, you may see The Reds practicing in the skies above Scampton when you visit! Entry to the museum is free, but you MUST pre-book before you visit – RAF Scampton is a working airbase and, for security reasons, you will not be allowed in unless you have pre-booked. For more information, please click here . Dambusters Inn, Scampton – a cosy pub in Scampton Village, long frequented by personnel from nearby RAF Scampton. With plenty of fascinating RAF memorabilia and bags of charm, the Dambusters Inn serves excellent food and real ale. For more information, please click here . St John the Baptist Church, Scampton – the graveyard of Scampton Parish Church has a military section for aircrew from RAF Scampton. Unusually, there are also the graves of 8 Luftwaffe crew who died when their aircraft crashed nearby. RAF Wickenby Memorial Museum – this tiny museum tells the story of RAF Wickenby, from its inception in 1941 to its closure in 1956. During the Second World War, it was home to 12 and 626 Squadrons. Post war it was home to 92 and 93 (Mustang) Squadrons. More poignantly, it remembers the 1,491 aircrew who failed to return to RAF Wickenby and nearby airfields during active service. RAF Wickenby Memorial Museum is located less than 10 miles north of Lincoln, off the A158 Lincoln – Skegness Road. For more information, please click here . RAF Waddington Heritage Centre – learn about the history of RAF Waddington from its beginnings in 1916, to its current role as the nation’s hub of airborne intellegence systems. Entry to the museum is free, but by appointment only. As with RAF Scampton, RAF Waddington is an operational airbase and, for security reasons, you will not gain admittance without pre-booking. For more information, please click here . Waddington Aircraft Viewing Enclosure (WAVE) – RAF Waddington has a viewing enclosure located off the A15 opposite the airbase. You can park in safety as you aircraft spot! For more information, please click here . Waddington Air Show – is the RAF’s largest air show and features some of the most spectacular flying displays you are ever likely to see! Aircraft from around the world take part in this two day spectacular held annually in July, as do Lincolnshire’s very own Red Arrows and the Battle of Britain Memorial Flight. For more information and to book tickets, ple
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Europa | Greek mythology | Britannica.com Greek mythology Isis Europa, in Greek mythology , the daughter either of Phoenix or of Agenor, king of Phoenicia . The beauty of Europa inspired the love of Zeus , who approached her in the form of a white bull and carried her away from Phoenicia to Crete . There she bore Zeus three sons: Minos , ruler of Crete; Rhadamanthys, ruler of the Cyclades Islands; and, according to some legends , Sarpedon, ruler of Lycia. She later married Asterius, the king of Crete, who adopted her sons, and she was worshipped under the name of Hellotis in Crete, where the festival Hellotia was held in her honour. Europa being abducted by Zeus disguised as a bull, detail from an Attic krater, 5th century; in the … Courtesy of the Museo Nazionale Tarquiniense, Tarquinia, Italy; photograph, Hirmer Fotoarchiv, Munich Learn More in these related articles: Zeus in ancient Greek religion, chief deity of the pantheon, a sky and weather god who was identical with the Roman god Jupiter. His name clearly comes from that of the sky god Dyaus of the ancient Hindu Rigveda. Zeus was regarded as the sender of thunder and lightning, rain, and winds, and his... in Greek mythology: Myths involving animal transformations ...(animal worship) was ever practiced by the Greeks. Gods sometimes assumed the form of beasts in order to deceive goddesses or women. Zeus, for example, assumed the form of a bull when he carried off Europa, a Phoenician princess, and he appeared in the guise of a swan in order to attract Leda, wife of a king of Sparta. Poseidon took the shape of a stallion to beget the wonder horses Arion and... in Cadmus in Greek mythology, the son of Phoenix or Agenor (king of Phoenicia) and brother of Europa. Europa was carried off by Zeus, king of the gods, and Cadmus was sent out to find her. Unsuccessful, he consulted the Delphic oracle, which ordered him to give up his quest, follow a cow, and build a town on the spot where she lay down. The cow guided him to Boeotia (Cow Land), where he founded the city...
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Cock Robin · 2017 Tour Dates and Concert Tickets | Thrillcall All the birds of the air fell a-sighing and a-sobbing, when they heard the bell toll for poor Cock Robin. The rhyme has been often reprinted with illustrations, as suitable reading material for small children. The rhyme also has an alternative ending, in which the sparrow who killed cock robin is hanged for his crime. Several early versions picture a stocky, strong-billed bullfinch tolling the bell, which may have been the original intention of the rhyme. Origin and meaning: Although the song was not recorded until the mid-eighteenth century, there is some evidence that it might be much older. The death of a robin by an arrow is depicted in a 15th-century stained glass window at Buckland Rectory, Gloucestershire, and the rhyme is similar to a story, Phyllyp Sparowe, written by John Skelton about 1508. The use of the rhyme 'owl' with 'shovel', could suggest that it was originally used in older middle English pronunciation. Versions of the story appear to exist in other countries, including Germany. A number of theories have been advanced to explain the meaning of the rhyme: Zeus is well known to classical scholars, but how familiar are the Celtic traditions associating this constellation with the god Lugh? According to Celtic calendar traditions, Lugh is the sun god who dies as the nights get longer after the summer solstice; a traditional feast in his honour was held on Lughnasahd or "Lammas" day on the first of August, a day marked in the old Celtic pictographic calendar with a bow-and-arrow shape. As Lugh was the primary god representing the red sun, his name in common parlance would have been "Coch Rhi Ben" anglicised to "Cock Robin" - a leftover from the belief that souls became birds after death. This idea is still sustained in the old folk song "Who Killed Cock Robin" in which the sparrow kills him with "my bow and arrow", the sparrow here representing Bran, the tanist incarnation or opposite of Lugh - the god of winter. (Via www.lablit.com/article/341), The rhyme records a mythological event, such as the death of the god Balder from Norse mythology, or the ritual sacrifice of a king figure, as proposed by early folklorists as in the 'Cutty Wren' theory of a 'pagan survival'., It is a parody of the death of King William II, who was killed by an arrow while hunting in the New Forest (Hampshire) in 1100, and who was known as William Rufus, meaning "red"., The rhyme is connected with the fall of Robert Walpole's government in 1742, since Robin is a diminutive form of Robert and the first printing is close to the time of the events mentioned., The rhyme is associated with Robin Hood., All of these theories are based on perceived similarities in the text to legendary or historical events, or on the similarities of names. Peter Opie pointed out that an existing rhyme could have been adapted to fit the circumstances of political events in the eighteenth century. The theme of Cock Robin's death as well as the poem's distinctive cadence have become archetypes, much used in literary fiction and other works of art, from poems, to murder mysteries, to cartoons. Notes: ^ I. Opie and P. Opie, The Oxford Dictionary of Nursery Rhymes (Oxford University Press, 1951, 2nd edn., 1997), pp. 130-3., ^ 1, ^ M. C. Maloney, ed., English illustrated books for children: a descriptive companion to a selection from the Osborne Collection (Bodley Head, 1981), p. 31., ^ Lockwood, W. B. "The Marriage of the Robin and the Wren." Folklore 100.2 (1989): 237-239., ^ The gentry house that became the old rectory at Buckland has an impressive timbered hall that dates from the fifteenth century with two lights of contemporary stained glass in the west wall with the rebus of William Grafton and arms of Gloucester Abbey in one and the rising sun of Edward IV in the other light; birds in various attitudes hold scrolls "In Nomine Jesu"; none is reported transfixed by an arrow in Anthony Emery, Greater Medieval Houses of England and Wales, 1300-1500: Southern England, s.v. "Buckland Old Rectory, Gl
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The war of the words | Science | The Guardian The war of the words The world's best scientists nominate their favourite authors "Magic equals science, and science of the future equals magic": Phillip K Dick The war of the words The world's best scientists nominate their favourite authors Close 1 Isaac Asimov As predictable as the human race eventually being enslaved by robots, Asimov, the founding father of modern science fiction, tops the poll. Despite an astonishingly prolific career, he has never been regarded highly for his prose. "Asimov was not a stylish writer in the way that say, Philip K Dick was, but he was very rigorous scientifically, and thoughtful about how he projects scientific ideas into the future," says Philip Ball, a writer of popular science books. Two works mark him out as the master of the genre: I, Robot, and the Foundation trilogy. Last month, Will Smith got jiggy in I, Robot, a film version so distant from the source that the credits say only "suggested by Isaac Asimov's book". In the Foundation series, science and maths were used to predict and plan the development of societies, a device that Mark Brake, professor of science communication at the University of Glamorgan, thinks may be a touch heavy-handed: "We can't even predict a flood in Boscastle, let alone how a society behaves a thousand years in the future." Trained as a chemist, Asimov, who was born in 1920, held a teaching post at Boston University for many years. As well as his fiction, he wrote many popular guides to science. His scientific credentials were recognised when he had an asteroid (5020) named after him - as is Honda's humanoid prototype robot ASIMO. He died in 1992. "Unlike a lot of sci-fi writers, Asimov knew how to explain the science, and was a great populariser of real science," says Brake. "But what sets him aside is that he was also masterful at documenting human responses to scientific progress." 2 John Wyndham Born John Wyndham Parkes Lucas Beynon Harris in Knowle, Warwickshire in 1903, he was one of the few science fiction authors to become hugely popular with people who never normally read science fiction. The Day of The Triffids, written in 1951, has been stunningly popular as a novel, radio serial and a rather terrible film. In the book, a comet effectively blinds most of the planet, which gives a set of seemingly innocent perambulating plants, the triffids, their chance to bid for world domination. Like The Invasion of the Bodysnatchers, the book now seems to be a Cold War paranoia novel. At the time, it just seemed wonderfully gripping. Wyndham followed up with a handful of other thriller-chillers: The Chrysalids, The Midwich Cuckoos, The Kraken Wakes. All were bestsellers. He died in 1969. "He was exploring the societal, political and other dimensions as a consequence of something happening in science," says Julia Higgins, professor of polymer science at Imperial College, London. "They were good novels in which there were real people, and the science issues simply pushed the real people into interesting situations." 3 Fred Hoyle One of Britain's most creative scientists, Hoyle was as well known for his influential work in the postwar years as an astrophysicist as he was as a science fiction author. Based in Cambridge, first as lecturer in mathematics, and from 1958 as professor of astronomy, he also worked in the US. Hoyle's first novel, The Black Cloud (1957), is cited by evolutionary biologist and author Richard Dawkins, as his most influential science fiction work. "In The Black Cloud I learned about scientific method and information theory - the interchangeability of different kinds of information." In the novel, humans try to communicate with an alien intelligence in the form of a cloud of gas, by playing it piano music translated into radio signals. "Today we see information theory in genetic code and the translation of information from one computer to another," says Dawkins. Hoyle wrote and co-authored other books before his death in 2001, including A for Andromeda: A Novel for Tomorrow (1962), Ossian'
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Puzzles - Coffeetime Triv (Sat) 1: Who played Basil Fawlty in `Fawlty Towers`? 2: Who had a hit single with `Crocodile Rock` in 1972? 3: Who is the author of the `Harry Potter` books? 4: What is the name of the clockwork device used by musicians to measure time? 5: `Question or Nominate` was a phrase commonly heard on which UK TV quiz show? 6: Which two colours are Dennis the Menace`s jumper? 7: In which film did Roy Scheider play a sheriff and Richard Dreyfus a marine biologist? 8: The name of which (non-UK) football club is an anagram of `Red Admiral`? 9: In 2004, Fathers 4 Justice campaigner Jason Hatch caused an embarrassing security breach at Buckingham Palace dressed as who? 10: The Colosseum is located in the capital city of which country? 1: Who played Basil Fawlty in `Fawlty Towers`? John Cleese 2: Who had a hit single with `Crocodile Rock` in 1972? Elton John 3: Who is the author of the `Harry Potter` books? J.K.Rowling 4: What is the name of the clockwork device used by musicians to measure time? A metronome 6: Which two colours are Dennis the Menace`s jumper? Red and black 8: The name of which (non-UK) football club is an anagram of `Red Admiral`? Real Madrid Wow! I got a footie and an anagram question. I'm going to need to lie down! 9: In 2004, Fathers 4 Justice campaigner Jason Hatch caused an embarrassing security breach at Buckingham Palace dressed as who? Batman? 10: The Colosseum is located in the capital city of which country? Italy 5: `Question or Nominate` was a phrase commonly heard on which UK TV quiz show? 15 to 1 Patience, so you did. Well done all three of you only one missing is 7: and 'Marine Biologist' (the new wannabe career for Britain's 6th-formers) might have given it to you - the fiilm was Jaws
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Australian Inland Mission | National Library of Australia National Library of Australia Australian Inland Mission Australian Inland Mission John Flynn (1880-1951) was born at Moliagul, Victoria, and was educated at government primary schools and the University High School in Melbourne. He became a pupil-teacher in the Education Department and developed a strong interest in photography. In 1903 he became a home missionary of the Presbyterian Church and served at Beech Forest in the Otway Ranges and Buchan in Gippsland. In 1907 he began studies at the Presbyterian Theological Hall in Melbourne and he was ordained as a minister in Adelaide in 1911. In the same year he joined the Smith of Dunesk Mission in the Flinders Ranges in South Australia. In 1912 he compiled a detailed report on the spiritual condition of the people, both Indigenous and European, of the Northern Territory and Central Australia. The General Assembly of Australia responded by establishing the Australian Inland Mission, with Flynn as Superintendent. The Australian Inland Mission, which was responsible for the Northern Territory and the remote parts of South Australia, Western Australia and Queensland, began with one padre (Bruce Plowman), a nursing sister and a nursing hostel at Oodnadatta. In 1913 Flynn launched the illustrated magazine The Inlander . By 1918 he had established patrols at Oodnadatta, Port Hedland, Broome, Pine Creek and Cloncurry and nursing sisters at Oodnadatta, Port Hedland, Halls Creek, Maranboy and Alice Springs. In 1926 he persuaded Alfred Traeger to come to Alice Springs and develop the pedal radio. A radio station was installed at the Presbyterian Church at Cloncurry and pedal sets placed at homesteads and missions. In 1929 the Aerial Medical Service was established, operating from Cloncurry, and it was an instant success. It was transferred to the Australian Aerial Medical Service (later the Flying Doctor Service) in 1933. In 1933 Flynn was made an Officer of the British Empire (OBE) and he was Moderator-General of the Presbyterian Church in 1939-42. He remained Superintendent of the AIM and in his last years he established a retirement home in Alice Springs and a holiday camp for Outback children in Adelaide. Following Flynn’s death in 1951, Fred McKay, who had been a patrol padre in the 1930s, was appointed Superintendent. Under his leadership, the AIM became a very large organisation, its influence extending to the new mining regions in the far north and west and even to Papua New Guinea. The John Flynn Memorial Church was opened in Alice Springs in 1956. McKay retired in 1974 and was succeeded by Max Griffiths. In 1977 the Presbyterian Church divided, with the majority of churches joining the Uniting Church of Australia. All the AIM properties were awarded to the Uniting Church, but after some fraught negotiations the two churches agreed that the name ‘Australian Inland Mission’ would no longer be used. The Uniting Church adopted the name ‘Frontier Services’ for its range of Outback ministries. Acquisition In 1964, at the suggestion of Sir John Ferguson, Jean Flynn presented to the Library the papers of her husband, the Reverend John Flynn. In 1977 the Board of Frontier Services of the Uniting Church of Australia donated an extensive archive of the Australian Inland Mission. Numerous additions were made to the archive between 1983 and 2001, more than doubling it in size. The Library had a long and happy association with the second Superintendent of the AIM, the Reverend Fred McKay and his wife Margaret. They made many visits to the Library between 1982 and 1991 and compiled the listings that cover the bulk of the archive. The personal papers of Fred McKay were presented by his family in 2001. The papers of Dr George Simpson, one of the founders of the Flying Doctor Service, were donated by his wife Nesta Simpson in 1962. In 1967 R. Cameron Plowman presented the papers of his father, R.B. Plowman, the first AIM padre. Description
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Learn and talk about Jerilderie Letter, 1879 in Australia, Crime in Australia, Letters (message) Ned Kelly and the Kelly Gang[ edit ] Ned Kelly the day before his execution by hanging in November 1880. Edward (Ned) Kelly was born in Victoria , Australia , around 1855. As a teenager he was in trouble with the police and was arrested several times and served time in prison. [2] In mid-1878, following his mother's imprisonment on perjured police evidence and feeling that the police were harassing him, Kelly took to bushranging with his brother, Dan , Joe Byrne , and Steve Hart . They became known as the Kelly Gang. [3] [4] After the Kelly Gang shot dead three policemen at Stringybark Creek in Victoria in October 1878 they were declared outlaws. [5] Reacting to the killings, the Victorian Government enacted the Felons' Apprehension Act 1878 which authorised any citizen to shoot a declared outlaw on sight. [6] A substantial reward was offered for each member of the Kelly Gang, 'dead or alive'. [7] Cameron/Euroa Letter[ edit ] On 14 November 1878, the day before the members of the Kelly Gang were outlawed, a Victorian parliamentarian criticised the progress of the police hunt for the gang. In response to Donald Cameron’s criticism, Victorian Premier Graham Berry promised a 'searching enquiry' if sufficient evidence was provided. Kelly and Byrne read about this exchange in the newspapers and may have mistaken it as an opportunity to tell their side of the story. Kelly dictated a long letter to Byrne with the intention of sending it to Cameron. [8] On 9 December 1878, the Kelly Gang robbed the National Bank in Euroa , Victoria, after taking hostages at Younghusband's station nearby. Joe Byrne kept watch over the hostages at the station while the rest of the gang carried out the robbery, and some of the hostages recalled seeing Byrne working on a long letter. [9] Shortly after the Euroa robbery, Donald Cameron and Police Superintendent John Sadleir each received a copy of Kelly’s letter which he had signed 'Edward Kelly, enforced outlaw' and in which he attempted to tell his side of the events leading up to the killing of three policemen at Stringybark Creek in October 1878. The police advised against releasing the letter to the press for publication but reporters were permitted to read it. [9] Newspaper accounts of the contents of Kelly's letter ranged from dismissive to sympathetic. [10] History[ edit ] Kelly dictated his letter to fellow Kelly Gang member Joe Byrne sometime before the Gang's raid on the town of Jerilderie in southern New South Wales from 8 to 10 February 1879. Byrne then rewrote it in neater handwriting. [11] The Jerilderie Letter appears to be a final version of the Cameron/Euroa letter that was circulated in December 1878. [12] Kelly took his document to Jerilderie where he intended to have it published as a pamphlet for public distribution. During the raid on the town, Kelly tried to find the town's newspaper editor and printer, Samuel Gill, aiming to have him print the letter. When he couldn’t find Gill, Kelly gave the letter to bank accountant Edwin Living demanding that he give it to Gill and warning "Mind you get it printed, or you'll have me to reckon with next time we meet". [1] Living ignored Kelly's demands and set off on horseback with the document towards Deniliquin , New South Wales , 50 miles away, from where he planned to catch a train to Melbourne . J.W. Tarleton, the bank's manager, followed Living to Deniliquin. [13] When Living stopped to rest at John Hanlon's hotel eight miles from Deniliquin he gave an account of what had happened in Jerilderie. He allowed Hanlon to read Kelly's document and make a copy of the pages. The heading Hanlon gave to his copy of the letter is "Ned Kelly's Conffession". The following morning Living and Tarleton took the train to Melbourne where they delivered Kelly's letter to the office of the Bank of New South Wales. [14] As with the Cameron/Euroa letter, the police advised against making Kelly's letter available to the public and it was not published in full u
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Mothra | Wikizilla | Fandom powered by Wikia Mothra Larva in Mothra Mothra was first discovered on Infant Island , where natives to the island worshiped her as a goddess. Invaders from Rolisica took over the island and stole the Shobijin . The natives went to a temple, where a giant egg was held. The egg hatched into a larva, called Mothra, which swam across the Pacific Ocean and destroyed the Orion Maru as she journeyed north towards Japan to save the Shobijin from the humans. She destroyed Tokyo while trying to find them, then tore down Tokyo Tower and formed her cocoon. She emerged from the cocoon in her imago form, having been inadvertently helped by the army's Atomic Heat Ray Guns . She went to New Kirk City , and was reunited with the Shobijin at an airport runway after destroying a large portion of the city. Mothra then flew back to Infant Island with the Shobijin to live in peace. Mothra Larvae in Mothra vs. Godzilla Mothra's egg washed up on the shores of Japan when a typhoon carried it away from the shores of Infant Island . Kumayama, the owner of the company Happy Enterprises, bought the egg from the citizens of the area where the egg was found and planned to turn it into the main attraction of his upcoming amusement park The Shobijin came to Japan to request the egg's return, only for Kumayama and his financier Jiro Torahata to try and capture them as well. The Shobijin escaped and met with a group of sympathetic humans, warning that when the egg hatched the larva would cause much destruction and death while searching for food and attempting to return to Infant Island on its own. When the Shobijin's allies met with Kumayama and Torahata, they refused to return the egg and wanted to buy the Shobijin instead. The Shobijin then returned to Infant Island with Mothra. When Godzilla emerged in Japan and began heading for the incubator holding Mothra's egg, the three humans who helped the Shobijin traveled to Infant Island, which had been devastated by nuclear bomb tests. They asked the Shobijin for Mothra's help in defeating Godzilla, but they refused. However, Mothra herself, who was living out the last of her days on a sacred rock, agreed to help and flew to Japan, knowing she would never return. Mothra arrived in Japan just as Godzilla reached Mothra's egg and attacked him. Mothra used the gusts of wind from her wings to knock Godzilla of his feet and tried to slash him with her claws, but she was too feeble to injure him. Mothra released poison powder from her wings against Godzilla, but Godzilla simply blasted her with his atomic breath, causing her to fall on top of her egg and die. While Godzilla continued his rampage across Japan, the Shobijin and the Infant Islanders began to pray for Mothra's egg to hatch. Finally, the egg hatched into two twin larvae. The larvae followed Godzilla to Iwa Island and attacked him there. While the larvae were much smaller and weaker than Godzilla, they used their size to hide behind rocks and sneak up on Godzilla, spraying him with silk. Eventually, Godzilla was trapped in a silken cocoon and fell over a cliff into the ocean below. Victorious, Mothra's larvae and the Shobijin returned to Infant Island. Mothra in Ghidorah, the Three-Headed Monster In the time after Mothra's battle with Godzilla , one of the twin larvae passed away, leaving its sister as the sole goddess of Infant Island . When the evil three-headed space monster King Ghidorah arrived on the Earth , the Japanese government asked the Shobijin to call Mothra to fight him. The Shobijin remarked that the young Mothra had no chance of defeating King Ghidorah on her own, but proposed that if she could recruit the help of Godzilla and Rodan they may have a chance. The Shobijin called Mothra to Japan, where she sought out Godzilla and Rodan, who were battling at Mount Fuji . Mothra used her silk to get the monsters to stop fighting and informed them of the threat posed by King Ghidorah. Godzilla and Rodan stubbornly replied that they had no reason to defend humanity from King Ghidorah, and refused to work together un
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Tue, 09 Dec 2014 09:25:00 +0000 Universally Challenged - the early rounds <p><strong><u><font color="#000000"><font class="single_document"></font>Round 1</font></u></strong></p><p><font color="#000000"> <span style='font-family: "Comic Sans MS";'>So, the ‘Universally Challenged’ Inter-House Quiz started today with Belling (U6th) Vs Trew Day Girls (L6th).</span></font></p><p><font color="#000000"> <span style='font-family: "Comic Sans MS";'>Many thanks to those of you who came to support your House, or (as was the case for most of the spectators) eat the vast array of e-numbers which were on offer!</span></font></p><p><font color="#000000"> <span style='font-family: "Comic Sans MS";'>It was a bit of a shaky start; Trew Day at one point having no team members turn up to participate, then being one short; but thanks to Chloe Spires a complete team was eventually prepared.</span></font></p><p><font color="#000000"> <span style='font-family: "Comic Sans MS";'>The quick fire, first General Knowledge round was less a case of ‘fastest- finger- first’; halted by Belling’s buzzer having ‘technical difficulties’ (and nothing at all to do with Victoria and Rebecca bashing it repeatedly *<b>ahem</b>*)</span></font></p><p><font color="#000000"> <span style='font-family: "Comic Sans MS";'>Jocelyn impressed by correctly answering a question on international vehicle registrations for Trew, but sadly the Language Diversity bonus questions proved a little too baffling until Harriet’s wild guess at a Monsoon being a ‘Seasonal South Asia wind and accompanying rainfall’! Sadly this turn of good fortune was not to last. Harriet then attempted an answer to the question: ‘An eccentric or crazy person is informally referred to as having ‘(What?) in the belfry’. Clue- an animal. Harriet’s answer- A racoon???!!!!!!!!!</span></font></p><p><font color="#000000"> <span style='font-family: "Comic Sans MS";'>Belling fought back fiercely, despite Mrs Tarrega forgetting to keep score for both teams! </span></font></p><p><font color="#000000"> <span style='font-family: "Comic Sans MS";'>Victoria’s startling knowledge of anatomy and Rebecca’s knowledge of weaponry put them back on track, despite the fact that Stephanie couldn’t tell a hexagon from a dodecahedron! </span></font></p><p><font color="#000000"> <span style='font-family: "Comic Sans MS";'>Unfortunately neither side could recall several key events from 2013- including the death of Nelson Mandela </span><span style="font-family: Wingdings;">L</span><span style='font-family: "Comic Sans MS";'> </span></font></p><p><font color="#000000"> <span style='font-family: "Comic Sans MS";'>Although moaning constantly that the questions were “Much harder than last year”, Belling were victorious with a 6 / 5 win against Trew Day girls. </span></font></p><p><font color="#000000"> <span style='font-family: "Comic Sans MS";'>Tomorrow sees the tension mount as Senior battle it out with Lower Trew</span></font></p><p><span style='font-family: "Comic Sans MS";'><font color="#000000"></font></span></p><p><span style='font-family: "Comic Sans MS";'><strong><u><font color="#000000">Round 2</font></u></strong></span></p><span style='font-family: "Comic Sans MS";'><p><span style='font-family: "Comic Sans MS";'><font color="#000000">After Trew Day girls’ narrow defeat on Tuesday you could tell that the L6<sup><font size="2">th</font></sup> Team were feeling the pressure. Even Mrs Brown heroically sacrificed part of her day off to lend support to her girls…</font></span></p><p style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt;"><span style='font-family: "Comic Sans MS";'><font color="#000000">The quick-fire rounds were certainly more that today- thanks to the yellow buzzer’s 24 hour recovery period after the pounding (literally) taken the day before at the hands of Victoria and Rebecca B!! Questions were asked, buzzers were pressed and answers were given- woohooo!</font></span></p><p style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt;"><span style='font-family: "Comic Sans MS";'><font color="#000000"></font></span></p><p style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt;"><span style='f
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Chariots of Fire (1981) - 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 Two British track athletes, one a determined Jew and the other a devout Christian, compete in the 1924 Olympics. Director: From $2.99 (SD) on Amazon Video ON DISC a list of 47 titles created 18 Aug 2011 a list of 35 titles created 25 Aug 2011 a list of 45 titles created 28 Feb 2013 a list of 39 titles created 09 Apr 2013 a list of 24 titles created 14 Jan 2015 Title: Chariots of Fire (1981) 7.2/10 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 4 Oscars. Another 14 wins & 19 nominations. See more awards » Videos In 20th-century colonial Kenya, a Danish baroness/plantation owner has a passionate love affair with a free-spirited big-game hunter. Director: Sydney Pollack The story of the final Emperor of China. Director: Bernardo Bertolucci The accidental death of the older son of an affluent family deeply strains the relationships among the bitter mother, the good-natured father, and the guilt-ridden younger son. Director: Robert Redford An old Jewish woman and her African-American chauffeur in the American South have a relationship that grows and improves over the years. Director: Bruce Beresford Follows hard-to-please Aurora looking for love and her daughter's family problems. Director: James L. Brooks Lt. John Dunbar, exiled to a remote western Civil War outpost, befriends wolves and Indians, making him an intolerable aberration in the military. Director: Kevin Costner Ted Kramer's wife leaves her husband, allowing for a lost bond to be rediscovered between Ted and his son, Billy. But a heated custody battle ensues over the divorced couple's son, deepening the wounds left by the separation. Director: Robert Benton The World War II phase of the career of the controversial American general, George S. Patton . Director: Franklin J. Schaffner A young Shakespeare, out of ideas and short of cash, meets his ideal woman and is inspired to write one of his most famous plays. Director: John Madden At the close of WWII, a young nurse tends to a badly-burned plane crash victim. His past is shown in flashbacks, revealing an involvement in a fateful love affair. Director: Anthony Minghella A pair of NYC cops in the Narcotics Bureau stumble onto a drug smuggling job with a French connection. Director: William Friedkin Gandhi's character is fully explained as a man of nonviolence. Through his patience, he is able to drive the British out of the subcontinent. And the stubborn nature of Jinnah and his commitment towards Pakistan is portrayed. Director: Richard Attenborough Edit Storyline It's the post-WWI era. Britons Harold Abrahams and Eric Liddell are both naturally gifted fast sprinters, but approach running and how it fits into their respective lives differently. The son of a Lithuanian-Jew, Harold, who lives a somewhat privileged life as a student at Cambridge, uses being the fastest to overcome what he sees as the obstacles he faces in life as a Jew despite that privilege. In his words to paraphrase an old adage, he is often invited to the trough, but isn't allowed to drink. His running prowess does earn him the respect of his classmates, especially his running teammates, and to some extent the school administration, if only he maintains what they consider proper gentlemanly decorum, which isn't always the case in their minds. Born in China the son of Christian missionaries, Eric, a Scot, is a devout member of the Church of Scotland who eventually wants to return to that missionary work. He sees running as a win-win in that the notoriety of being fast gives him... Written by Huggo See All (168) » Taglines: This is the story of two men who run...not to run...but to prove something to the world. They will sacrifice anything to achieve their goals...Except their honor. See mo
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London 2012: Faster, higher stranger – quirky offcuts of the Olympics | Sport | The Guardian London 2012: Faster, higher stranger – quirky offcuts of the Olympics A sideways look at reaction to the London Olympic Games Kenneth Branagh, top left, starring as Isambard Kingdom Brunel, starring as Abraham Lincoln at the London Olympics opening ceremony. Photo: Paul Gilham/Getty Images Observer Sport staff Saturday 28 July 2012 12.09 EDT First published on Saturday 28 July 2012 12.09 EDT Close THE CEREMONY: BEST INSTANT REACTIONS US viewers reacting on Twitter to Kenneth Branagh's Isambard Kingdom Brunel: "The Olympics lost me ... why is Abraham Lincoln dancing?"; "Is that Abraham Lincoln speaking right now?"; "Why is abraham lincoln at the olympics?" BEST PACE CHANGE NBC – the American broadcaster getting the most out of the ceremony by showing it on delay, chopping it up for ad breaks and replacing the far-too-downbeat segment featuring the "memorial wall" tribute to the dead and Abide with Me with an upbeat Ryan Seacrest interview. BEST COMEBACK Aidan Burley MP, sacked by David Cameron last year for "offensive" behaviour during a Nazi-themed stag party, apologising for his Twitter verdict on the ceremony ("leftie multi-cultural crap"): "Seems my tweet has been misunderstood." THE BIG FIGURES The biggest ever British TV audiences: ■ 32.3m: 1966 World Cup final. ■ 32.1m: Diana's funeral, 1997 ■ 30.69m: Royal Family documentary, 1969 ■ 30.15m: EastEnders (Den v Angie), 1986; ■ 28.6m: Apollo 13, 1970 ■ 28.49m: 1970 FA Cup final replay (Chelsea v Leeds) ■ 28.4m: Wedding of Charles and Diana, 1981 ■ 27.6m: Wedding of Princess Anne and Mark Phillips, 1973 ■ 27m: Olympic opening ceremony, 2012 PLUS: THE CEREMONY'S UNANSWERED QUESTIONS 1. Just how big is Trevor Nelson's family? 2. Who would have rung the bell at the start if Bradley Wiggins had not won in the Tour? 3. Does Danny Boyle get knighted now or in the New Year? 4. What acting projects does the Queen have lined up next? LAST WEEK'S OTHER HIGHLIGHTS Thursday: Five Live's Nicky Campbell asked listeners: "Do you have the Olympic tingle?", then unwittingly read out a tweet from a spoof account in the name of Twenty Twelve character Siobhan Sharpe: "Like totes, for real." DRIVER OF THE WEEK Wednesday, 6pm: a driver on the Victoria line near Kings Cross provoking groans by telling delay-weary London Underground passengers: "Ladies and gentlemen, some Olympic news." Then he told them: "In women's football, Great Britain have beaten New Zealand 1-0!" GUIDE OF THE WEEK CNN – talking American visitors through how to fit in to life in London. "The secret to blending in with locals lies solely in the use of one word: 'innit' – a colloquial abbreviation of 'isn't it?' Confusingly, although 'innit' implies a query, this uniquely London method of punctuating sentences is a purely rhetorical device. Thus, 'Time for drink, innit?' is wrong but 'I've had four pints and no dinner, innit' is grammatically perfect." Plus: "In some bars you may see something called 'Pork Scratchings' for sale. These are not for you." BEST PUBLICITY MACHINE Boris Johnson: operating in full calculated buffoon mode. Earned some headlines on Thursday with his defence of sponsor McDonald's. "This is bourgeois snobbery … classic liberal hysteria about very nutritious, delicious, food – extremely good for you I'm told. Not that I eat a lot of it myself." APOLOGY OF THE WEEK The Westfield Stratford shopping centre: "sincerely sorry" for creating Arabic welcome banners that were "pretty much unintelligible" to speakers of the language. The error also appeared on staff uniforms. The Council for Advancing Arab-British Relations said the banners were the equivalent of signs supposed to read "WELCOME TO LONDON" being printed: "N O D N O L O T E M O C L E W." NAME OF THE WEEK Australian eventing horse Allofasudden: called up to the team as a surprise last-minute replacement, and withdrawn injured again days before the competition. WHAT SHALL WE DO WITH THE DRUNKEN SAILOR? The South Korea Sailing Federation apologising on Fri
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How Safe is Yale University? Learn About Campus Crime Ratings Badges How Safe is Yale University? Learn About Campus Crime Ratings How safe is the student body at Yale? Find info and statistics on crime on college campuses and surrounding areas. Poor Overall Crime Rating at Yale University Means it is Potentially Less Safe Than Average The overall crime rating is based on reported crime on campus and in surrounding areas. Colleges with low amounts of reported crime are valued as being safer. Yale University earns an overall crime rating of D+ when we compare reported on-campus, city, and regional crime against all other schools nationwide. Campus ADVERTISEMENT Poor On Campus Crime Rating at Yale University Means This School is Worse Than Average On campus crime statistics reported by Yale carry the most importance in our overall estimation of campus crime. When all violations are totalled and weighed by both severity and the number of students at the school, Yale has more than the average reported crime. Can High Reported Crime Be A Good Sign? We base our ratings on reported crime, as there is no way to know how much unreported crime goes on. Does a high amount of reported crime mean the school is dangerous, or does it mean that it is safe due to its stricter law enforcement and reporting? Areas with low amounts of reported crime could just be more lax on enforcement. New Haven Crime Rating is Worse Than Most Yale University is located in New Haven, CT. When compared with other towns and cities nationwide, New Haven ranks far above average in overall crime, making it potentially unsafe and more likely students at Yale may fall victim to a crime when venturing off campus. How Relevant is Off Campus Crime Data? Be sure to ask the admissions office about crime both on and off campus. Regional Crime Rating Near New Haven is Worse Than Average Beyond New Haven, other nearby towns and cities include West Haven, East Haven, and Woodbridge. Altogether, these locations have an overall above average amount of crime when compared to other areas nationwide, meaning the area could be somewhat unsafe. Important Questions to Ask About Safety Even in low-crime areas, students still run the risk of encountering violence and unsafe situations. What kind of policies does the college have in place to protect students or help students who are victims of crimes? How secure are the dorm rooms and other buildings? Would it be easy for an intruder to break in? What kind of punishments or penalties are in place for students who are accused or convicted of crimes? One way to make a student feel more comfortable may be to take a self-defense or safety class. Are there classes like this offered at the college?
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Where is Harvard University Located? Major cities nearby: Boston (3.5 mi), Salem (19 mi) Clouds Over Cambridge, Massachusetts. Todd Van Hoosear / Flickr Cambridge Weather and Climate 40 inches of precipitation annually Warm summers (average high temperatures above 80 degrees Fahrenheit) Cold, snowy winters (average high temperature of 36 degrees Fahrenheit) "Nor'easters" occur regularly during winter months The MBTA Red Line in Cambridge, Massachusetts. William F. Yurasko / Flickr Transportation Served by the MBTA, the Massachusetts Bus and Transportation Authority Easy access to public transit around Cambridge and to and from Boston Several bike paths Very pedestrian; of large U.S. communities, Cambridge has the highest percentage of commuters who walk to work Harvard University Museum of Natural History. Allie_Caulfield / Flickr What to See Museums: Harvard Art Museums, Harvard Museum of Natural History, MIT Museum, Museum of Science, Peabody Museum of Archaeology and Ethnology at Harvard University Historical Sites: Cambridge Common, Cambridge Historical Society, Cooper-Frost-Austin House, Entrepreneur Walk of Fame, Longfellow House, Memorial Hall, Mount Auburn Cemetery Arts: Cambridge Art Association, Carpenter Center for the Visual Arts, Multicultural Arts Center, Out of the Blue Gallery Entertainment: American Repertory Theater, Harvard Film Archive, Hasty Pudding Theatricals, ImprovBoston, Jose Mateo's Ballet Theatre, Ryles Jazz Club Sports: Boston Bruins (hockey), Boston Red Sox (baseball), Boston Celtics (basketball), Boston Breakers (soccer), Boston Blazers (lacrosse) Bookstores: Barefoot Books, Center for New Words, Harvard Bookstore, Lorem Ipsum, McIntyre and Moore, Porter Square Books The Cambridge Skyline. Shinkuken / Wikimedia Commons Did You Know? Cambridge is commonly known as "Boston's Left Bank" The first legal same-sex marriage licenses in the United States were issued at Cambridge City Hall Harvard University is the top employer in the city (followed by the Massachusetts Institute of Technology) At least 129 Nobel Prize winners (of 780 total) have been affiliated at some point with one of Cambridge's universities Cambridge is the birthplace of the world's longest reigning monarch, Thai king Bhumibol Adulyadej (Rama IX) Founded in 1636, Cambridge's Harvard College, one of two schools within Harvard University, is the oldest institution of higher learning in the country A resident of Cambridge is known as a "Cantabrigian" Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Justin Jensen / Flickr Other Major Colleges and Universities Near Harvard
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On December 1, 1955, who was famously arrested on a bus in Montgomery, Alabama for refusing to obey bus driver James Blake's order to move to the back of the bus, sparking a year long boycott of the bus service?
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What If Rosa Parks Didn't Move to the Back of the Bus - The Henry Ford I Don’t Move to the Back of the Bus? I Don’t Move to the Back of the Bus? Rosa Parks brought together a unique blend of life experiences, a commitment to racial justice, and a flawless reputation to transform a single act of defiance into a defining moment for the modern American civil rights movement. The time had just come when I had been pushed as far as I could stand to be pushed, I suppose. I had decided that I would have to know, once and for all, what rights I had as a human being, and a citizen. Rosa Parks Sparking a Social Transformation It’s one of the most famous moments in modern American civil rights history: On a chilly December evening in 1955, on a busy street in the capital of Alabama, a 42-year-old seamstress boarded a segregated city bus to return home after a long day of work, taking a seat near the middle, just behind the front “white” section. At the next stop, more passengers got on. When every seat in the white section was taken, the bus driver ordered the black passengers in the middle row to stand so a white man could sit. The seamstress refused. Rosa Parks Bus Details Rosa Parks’ defiance of an unfair segregation law, which required black passengers to defer to any white person who needed a seat by giving up their own, forever changed race relations in America. She was not the first African American to do this. In fact, two other black women had previously been arrested on buses in Montgomery and were considered by civil rights advocates as potential touchpoints for challenging the law. However, both women were rejected because community leaders felt they would not gain support. Rosa Parks, with her flawless character, quiet strength, and moral fortitude, was seen as an ideal candidate. And those community leaders were right: Rosa Parks’ subsequent arrest by local police sparked a collective and sustained community response. As one young Montgomery resident said at the time, city officials had “messed with the wrong one now.” The boycott of public buses by blacks in Montgomery lasted 381 days, marking the country’s first large-scale demonstration against segregation. The boycott ultimately led the U.S. Supreme Court to outlaw racial segregation on public buses in Alabama. It also spurred more non-violent protests in other cities and catapulted a young Baptist minister named Martin Luther King, Jr., into prominence as a leader of the civil rights movement. The movement and the laws it prompted, including the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and the Voting Rights Act of 1965, are one of the greatest social revolutions in modern American history. President Obama, among many others, credits Rosa Parks’ “singular act of disobedience” with launching a civil rights movement that lasts to this day. “Rosa Parks tells us there’s always something we can do,” he said during a 2013 ceremony to unveil a statue of Parks at the U.S. Capitol, where she is honored alongside past presidents, members of Congress, and military leaders. “She tells us that we all have responsibilities, to ourselves and to one another.” Deciphering the Meaning of Uncommon Courage Much has been written and celebrated about Rosa Parks’ courage. Type both her name and that enviable attribute into Google and you’ll turn up more than 500,000 sources—everything from biographies (Courageous Citizen, A Life of Courage, and The Courage to Make a Difference, to name a few) to TV and film documentaries and historical and journalistic accounts. When the U.S. Postal Service issued a stamp in her honor in 2013, on what would have been her 100th birthday ( an event that took place at The Henry Ford as part of a National Day of Courage celebration), the design prominently featured “courage” alongside her portrait. If we travel back in time to the December evening in 1955 when Rosa Parks boarded that city bus, we can begin to glimpse just why her courage was so extraordinary. We know from her account of the event that she made her defiant decision in an instant. It took tremendous courage.
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Macclesfield Pub Quiz League: CUP AND PLATE QUESTIONS FOR TUESDAY 28TH JANUARY CUP AND PLATE QUESTIONS FOR TUESDAY 28TH JANUARY Questions set by the Waters Green Lemmings and the Bate Horntails. ROUND ONE: Q1: The characters Vladimir and Estragon appear? A: Waiting for Godot. Q2: What relation was Pliny the Younger to Pliny the Elder? A: Nephew. Q3: Which member of the Royal Family is nicknamed “Princess Pushy”? A: Princess Michael of Kent. Q4: What was the name of Perry Mason’s secretary? A: Della Street. Q5: What famous French film production/newsreel brand, established in 1896, was the first major movie corporation? A: Pathé (Pathé Frères - Pathé Brothers) Q6: Which King conferred the title “Royal and Ancient” on the Golf Club at St. Andrews? A: William IV. Q7: In which U.S. state is the vast majority of Yellowstone National Park? A: Wyoming. Q8: Which was the last British group to win the Eurovision Song Contest? A: Katrina and the Waves (in 1997 with Love Shine A Light). Q9: In October 2013, Sebastian Vettel won the F1 Driver’s Championship for the 4th consecutive time, but how many other people have achieved this feat? A: Three: (Juan Manuel Fangio; Alain Prost; Michael Schumacher). Q10: Which country finished third in the 1966 World Cup? A: Portugal. Q11: What was the surname of Art Historian and nun, Sister Wendy? A: Becket. Q12: What is the capital of Tajikistan? A: Dushanbe. Q13: Which Beatles album followed Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band? A: Magical Mystery Tour. Q14: Which detective was created by W J Burley? A: Wycliffe. Q15: Which of Enid Blyton’s Famous Five owned Timmy the Dog? A: George. Q16: In which prison was the television series “Porridge” set? Slade. Q17: Where in the human body is the radius? A: The forearm (accept arm). Q18: To which country do the islands of Spitzbergen belong? A: Norway. Q19: In which year was the Festival of Britain? A: 1951. Q20: In whose shop window did Bagpuss sit? A: Emily’s. Q1: At which English racecourse would you find Devil’s Dyke? A: Newmarket. Q2: Which is the largest moon in the Solar System? A: Ganymede. Q3: How many Nobel Prizes are usually awarded each year? A: Six: (Physics, Chemistry, Medicine, Literature, Peace and Economics). Q4: Who was the last King of Italy?
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TIA MARIA COFFEE LIQUEUR 750ml TIA MARIA COFFEE LIQUEUR 750ml TIA MARIA COFFEE LIQUEUR 750ml 750 ml Bottle Details Tia Maria is a coffee liqueur made originally in Jamaica using Jamaican coffee beans. The main flavor ingredients are coffee beans, cane spirit, vanilla, and sugar, blended to an alcoholic content of 31.5% (alcoholic content as sold has been reduced to 20%). Special Instructions Maximum number of characters: 250 $0.01
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Original Coffee Liqueur - Kahlúa Home Classic Drinks About Products Tiny rebellions KAHLÚA ORIGINAL Coffee Liqueur Originating in Mexico, Kahlúa has become the number one selling coffee liqueur in the world. Ever since 1936, Kahlua stands for a rich heritage – full of diversity and color – something truly unique. Kahlua Original Coffee Liqueur is the hero ingredient in many cult cocktails and drinks, to name a few: White Russian, Espresso Martini, Mind Eraser. It will turn the average evening into a fun and different social highlight. TASTING NOTES Its deep brown color is attractive and deep. Kahlúa Original Coffee Liqueur offers enticing scents of bittersweet coffee bean and roasted chestnut and multilayered flavors of black coffee and sweet butter. Allergens: No allergens
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Playing Dress-Up: Jodie Foster in "Bugsy Malone" - Blog - The Film Experience Playing Dress-Up: Jodie Foster in "Bugsy Malone" Sunday, November 18, 2012 at 12:13PM [For Jodie Foster Week, I invited a few guests to write about pivotal Jodie Foster movies for them. Here is Susan Posnock, who you may remember as a regular on Awards Daily a few years back. - Nathaniel R] With Jodie Foster turning the big 5-0 tomorrow, Nathaniel asked if I would come out of my semi-retirement from film writing to help celebrate the actresses’ oeuvre. He offered up a number of films to reflect on, but the one I immediately thought of – despite the fact that I hadn’t seen it in about 30 years – was Bugsy Malone. Long before the Internet, DVDs and even videos, I remember catching the film as often as I could (and my parents would allow) on HBO. In addition to Foster in a relatively small part, as tough-talking gangster’s moll Tallulah, it starred then-unknown Scott Baio in the titular role. Watching it this week I was struck by how completely odd it is – something I didn't pick up on as a kid. But as an adult, its unique flavors stand out. [ More... ] Written and directed by Alan Parker, Bugsy Malone is full of contrasts, both brilliant and banal. It featured a cast of British and American kids, playing the ultimate game of dress-up as ‘20s-era gangsters. They wore suits and flapper dresses and donned slicked-back hairdos. They drove pedal-powered cars and their weapons of choice included pies to the face and “splurge” guns that dispensed whipped cream. If you’ve never seen it, imagine Boardwalk Empire with children, custard pie in place of blood, and plenty of songs. Parker clearly put a lot into his feature-length directorial debut, released in 1976. Filmed at the United Kingdom’s Pinewood Studios, the production values – from the meticulously rendered speak-easy to those whipped-cream splurging guns – are top notch. Its take on the movie musical is also unique. The songs, written by Paul Williams ("Rainbow Connection," the Academy Award-winning "Evergreen" from A Star is Born), have a catchy cadence to them. By replacing the kids singing voices with adults who sounded nothing like them, the musical interludes take on a surreal quality. Foster, reflecting on the film year’s later, noted her shock at hearing the high-pitched voice that was chosen for her. Baio’s squeaky-high speaking voice hilariously cuts into Williams’ much lower singing voice during one of the film’s songs. Overall, the odd juxtaposition of sound to image is more jarring than the dubbing on a Godzilla film. Yet somehow, it works, making the film even more memorable. Here’s Foster vamping it up (but not singing) as Tallulah: The contrast between Foster’s performance and her non-professional co-stars is striking. The majority of the cast is about as good as your typical High School production (though the dancing ranges from fun and exuberant to excellent). And while Baio is cute and John Cassisi brings a nice Brooklyn attitude to mob boss Fat Sam, Foster is simply in a different league. In the British television documentary Bugsy Malone: After They Were Famous, she talks about the experience of going from the very adult-world of Martin Scorsese to the stylized Romper Room of Bugsy Malone. It was an interesting experience coming from Taxi Driver and Robert De Niro and Martin Scorsese and then to kind of drop into 200 kids, none of whom had ever made a film before. Honestly, Alan Parker didn’t have a lot to say to me. He just sort of forgot I was there…he had so many Labrador puppies to deal with that he kind of just let me do my thing. While the other cast members stumble around some of the lightning fast dialogue, Foster’s like a mini Mae West, saucily spouting lines such as, “I like my men at my feet.” You can see some of that brassiness in Foster’s introduction to the trailer for the film here: Despite the impression it leaves, Bugsy Malone is not Foster’s most well-known film from the period; it came out the same year as Taxi Driver and Disney classic Freaky Friday. How
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SparkNotes: Ulysses: Character List Character List Plot Overview Analysis of Major Characters Leopold Bloom - A thirty-eight-year-old advertising canvasser in Dublin. Bloom was raised in Dublin by his Hungarian Jewish father, Rudolph, and his Irish Catholic mother, Ellen. He enjoys reading and thinking about science and inventions and explaining his knowledge to others. Bloom is compassionate and curious and loves music. He is preoccupied by his estrangement from his wife, Molly. Read an in-depth analysis of Leopold Bloom. Marion (Molly) Bloom - Leopold Bloom’s wife. Molly Bloom is thirty-three years old, plump with dark coloring, good-looking, and flirtatious. She is not well-educated, but she is nevertheless clever and opinionated. She is a professional singer, raised by her Irish father, Major Brian Tweedy, in Gibraltar. Molly is impatient with Bloom, especially about his refusal to be intimate with her since the death of their son, Rudy, eleven years ago. Stephen Dedalus - An aspiring poet in his early twenties. Stephen is intelligent and extremely well-read, and he likes music. He seems to exist more for himself, in a cerebral way, than as a member of a community or even the group of medical students that he associates with. Stephen was extremely religious as a child, but now he struggles with issues of faith and doubt in the wake of his mother’s death, which occurred less than a year ago. Read an in-depth analysis of Stephen Dedalus. Malachi (Buck) Mulligan - A medical student and a friend of Stephen. Buck Mulligan is plump and well-read, and manages to ridicule nearly everything. He is well-liked by nearly everyone for his bawdy and witty jokes except Stephen, Simon, and Bloom. Haines - A folklore student at Oxford who is particularly interested in studying Irish people and culture. Haines is often unwittingly condescending. He has been staying at the Martello tower where Stephen and Buck live. Hugh (“Blazes”) Boylan - The manager for Molly’s upcoming concert in Belfast. Blazes Boylan is well-known and well-liked around town, though he seems somewhat sleazy, especially toward women. Boylan has become interested in Molly, and they commence an affair during the afternoon of the novel. Millicent (Milly) Bloom - Molly and Leopold Bloom’s fifteen-year-old daughter, who does not actually appear in Ulysses. The Blooms recently sent Milly to live in Mullingar and learn photography. Milly is blond and pretty and has become interested in boys—she is dating Alec Bannon in Mullingar. Simon Dedalus - Stephen Dedalus’s father. Simon Dedalus grew up in Cork, moved to Dublin, and was a fairly successful man until recently. Other men look up to him, even though his home life has been in disarray since his wife died. Simon has a good singing voice and a talent for funny stories, and he might have capitalized on these assets if not for his drinking habit. Simon is extremely critical of Stephen. A.E. (George Russell) - A.E. is the pseudonym of George Russell, a famous poet of the Irish Literary Revival who is at the center of Irish literary circles—circles that do not include Stephen Dedalus. He is deeply interested in esoteric mysticism. Other men consult A.E. for wisdom as if he were an oracle. Richard Best - A librarian at the National Library. Best is enthusiastic and agreeable, though most of his own contributions to the Hamlet conversation in Episode Nine are points of received wisdom. Edy Boardman - One of Gerty MacDowell’s friends. Gerty’s uppity demeanor annoys Edy, who attempts to deflate Gerty with jibes. Josie (née Powell) and Denis Breen - Josie Powell and Bloom were interested in each other when they were younger. Josie was good-looking and flirtatious. After Bloom married Molly, Josie married Denis. Denis Breen is slightly insane and seems paranoid. Looking after her “dotty” husband has taken its toll on Josie, who now seems haggard. Cissy, Jacky, and Tommy Caffrey - Cissy Caffrey is one of Gerty MacDowell’s best friends. She is something of a tomboy and quite frank. She looks after her younger toddler
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Table salt Table salt [ Alkalising ] This page contains various articles on salt, table salt and sodium. There are different theories on the usefulness or otherwise of salt. The only comment I can make is that table salt doesn't seem to work as a cellsalt. see "ACIDITY" FOR FULL ARTICLE Sodium from a plant for example, is much different than the sodium from table salt. For the basis of this discussion it would be best to assume that they are not the same at all. You can eat all the table salt you want and the cells themselves can still be sodium or base deficient. The sodium used for building cells has to be organic, from plants and it is the main base mineral we have because there is so much of it. Sodium chloride or table salt serves an entirely different function in the body. The sodium cellsalts While I agree that sodium chloride (table salt) is different from the sodium our body needs to stop acidity, it can be supplied by cellsalts. It is often stated that we have enough 'sodium' in our diets because of common salt added to food.�However, there are problems in believing that table salt is a complete nutritional source of sodium. There are three sodium cellsalts - sodium phosphate, sodium sulphate and sodium chloride. Common table salt (sodium chloride) is only one of three. For reasons I can't explain, sodium chloride (table salt) doesn't even seem to treat conditions which call for the sodium chloride (nat mur) cellsalt. Homeopathic sodium chloride (nat mur) is very effective in treating housedust allergies, allergic rhinitus, wheezing, sneezing, watery eyes and itchy-sore throat. Normal table salt doesn't seem to alleviate any of these symptoms. Further, sodium phosphate and sulphate cellsalts alleviate rheumatic conditions such as stiff muscles, rheumatic aches and pains and gout. Common table salt doesn't treat these conditions, therefore it isn't a complete source of sodium. Sodium phosphate and sodium sulphate can be taken in milligram form and they work well. Blackmores Sodium Compound contains sodium sulphate 200mg and sodium phosphate 200mg.These two cellsalts can also be taken in homeopathic form, known as nat phos and nat sulph respectively. I've heard it said that common table salt has some nutritional qualities, especially for treating heat cramps in the tropics. However, from my own experience I've never been able to see that it can be used to alleviate any sodium deficiency symptoms, even the sodium chloride ones. I only use the homeopathic form of sodium chloride but haven't got any explanation for why it should alleviate symptoms while table salt doesn't.. Sodium phosphate� Known as the acid neutraliser which neutralises body acids such as lactic acid and uric acid. Sodium sulphate Removes poison charged fluids from the cells. Homeopathic sodium chloride (nat mur) Known as the water carrier, distributes and carries water into the cells. Sodium is an important natural mineral found especially in leafy greens, celery, seeds, carrots, figs, apples, dried fruit, cabbage. http://www.healthy1.org/199908_salt.htm Are you slowly losing your eyesight or hearing as you age? Do you seem to be experiencing erectile dysfunction, prostate difficulties, or other organ and sexually related problems as you grow older? Well, it may be related to your salt consumption. A slow deterioration of eyesight, hearing, prostate problems, erectile dysfunction, and premature aging are all problems related to smoking, however if you don't smoke and are still experiencing some of these problems as you grow older, you might want to examine your salt consumption. Smoking destroys the elasticity of the arterial walls throughout the entire body and restricts blood flow through the smaller capillaries causing an eventual deterioration of the eyesight, hearing, prostate, and subsequent erectile dysfunction due to an abundance of free radicals1 from constituents of the gas phase of tobacco smoke2 which are deposited on the arteries. This creates serious p
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UCSB Science Line UCSB Science Line If water is made up of hydrogen and oxygen, two gasses, then how is it a liquid? Answer 1: Hydrogen and oxygen are elements. What that really means is that when an atom, the fundamental unit that makes up everything, has 1 proton (a positively charged sub-atomic particle) it is a hydrogen atom, and when it has 8 protons, it is an oxygen atom. Hydrogen gas is two hydrogen atoms bonded together, H2. Oxygen gas is two oxygen atoms bonded together, O2. Water, is one oxygen atom bonded to two different hydrogen atoms, H2O. When atoms are bonded together, (H2, O2, H2O etc.) we call the total structure a molecule. Hydrogen atoms and oxygen atoms are found in many different molecules, and these different molecules make up, solids, liquids, and gasses. Whether a material is a solid, liquid, or gas depends on how these molecules (made up of atoms) interact with each other. If there is strong interaction the molecules like to stick close together, and they are solids. In liquids the interactions are a little less strong, and in gases, the molecules are not attracted to each other as much at all. Answer 2: Hydrogen and oxygen are words we use to refer to two different things: molecules and elements/atoms. Hydrogen the molecule (Hydrogen gas) has two Hydrogen atoms bonded together to form H2. Same deal for oxygen (gas = O2). When two oxygen atoms bond to form a gas, the molecule itself is non-polar which means the electrons don't tend to cluster on one side of the molecule making it slightly negatively charged in one area and positive in the other. Since O2 is non-polar, you have very weak interactions between O2 molecules (they're mostly just bumping into one another like billiard balls). This is why you have to cool O2 gas very cold to get it to condense into a liquid. Same basic idea with H2. However! When you replace an oxygen from O2 with two hydrogen atoms, the large, strongly electronegative oxygen has almost all of the valence electrons clustered around it, making it slightly negative and the hydrogens slightly positive. When two water molecules come together, the slightly positive Hs are attracted to the negative O and they cluster together. This is (basically) why water is liquid at room temperature. It's like throwing a bunch of bar magnets in a box (but they're weak magnets and jiggle so they aren't a solid). Answer 3: Water isnt just a liquid, but in fact water can exist in three different states: solid, liquid, or gas. Water existing as a gas is called water vapor, water as a liquid we generally just refer to as water, and water as a solid is called ice. The changes from a solid to liquid to a gas or a gas to a liquid to a solid are called phase changes. When substances such as water change phase, its physical properties change, but not its chemical properties (water is always H20 - 2 hydrogen atoms and 1 oxygen atom). The specific phase of a substance depends on temperature and pressure - at higher temperature and lower pressure substances will exist as a gas, and at lower temperature and higher pressure substances will exist as a solid. Gas to Liquid: Water change from a gas (water vapor) to a liquid through the process of condensation. The gas cools and loses energy which forces the particles - hydrogen and oxygen in the case of water - to change state from a gas to a liquid. Liquid to Solid: When water as a liquid turns to water as a solid (ice) it goes through the process of freezing. The liquid cools below the freezing point and loses energy. The hydrogen and oxygen particles are forced to change state yet again, this time from a liquid to a solid. Solid to Gas: When water changes from a solid (ice) to a gas (water vapor) it goes through the process of sublimation. Liquid to Gas: When water changes from liquid water to water vapor (has) it goes through the process of evaporation. The liquid water gains enough energy to overcome all of the attracting forces that keep it in a liquid state so that it evaporates into a gas. Solid to Liquid: When water as a solid (ice) changes to li
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Which of the alkali metals, with the atomic number 19 is missing from - Lithium, Sodium, Rubidium, Caesium and Francium?
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Alkali Metals Facts & Properties - Lithium Sodium Potassium Rubidium Caesium Francium Lithium (Li) Atomic number 3 Under normal conditions lithium is the lightest of all metals. Lithium only appears naturally as part of a compound. Sodium (Na) Atomic number 11 Sodium is a silvery white metal that is soft enough to be cut with a knife at room temperature. Potassium (K) Atomic number 19 Potassium only occurs in nature as ionic salt. It is found as part of minerals and dissolved in sea water. Rubidium (Rb) Atomic number 37 Rubidium was discovered in 1861. It gives a reddish violet color when burned in a a flame. Caesium (Cs) Atomic number 55 Caesium has a melting point of 28 °C (83 °F), is one of only five metals that are liquid at or near room temperature (the others being mercury, francium, gallium and rubidium). Francium (Fr) Atomic number 87 Francium was the last element discovered in nature and it is extremely rare, scientists predict that only 20 to 30 grams of it exists on Earth. More Metals:
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Two Elements Named: Livermorium and Flerovium Two Elements Named: Livermorium and Flerovium By Jennifer Welsh | December 2, 2011 11:47am ET MORE Years after their discovery, the super-heavy elements 114 and 116 have finally been christened by their Russian and American discoverers. The elements have been named flerovium and livermoreium, also known as Fl and Lv. Credit: Lawrence Livermore National Labs Chemistry's periodic table can now welcome livermorium and flerovium, two newly named elements, which were announced Thursday (Dec. 1) by the International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry. The new names will undergo a five-month public comment period before the official paperwork gets processed and they show up on the table. Three other new elements just recently finished this process, filling in the 110, 111 and 112 spots. All five of these elements are so large and unstable they can be made only in the lab, and they fall apart into other elements very quickly. Not much is known about these elements, since they aren't stable enough to do experiments on and are not found in nature. They are called "super heavy," or Transuranium, elements. The newly named elements fit in the 114 and 116 spots, down in the lower-right corner of the periodic table, and were officially accepted to the periodic table back in June. They originally were synthesized more than 10 years ago, after which repeat experiments led to their confirmation. Elements 113, 115, 117 and 118 have also been synthesized at Russia's Joint Institute for Nuclear Research, located in Dubna, Russia (about two hours drive from Moscow), but their creation hasn't been confirmed by the International Union yet. Once they have been confirmed, they will also have to go through the naming and public-commenting periods. Both livermorium and flerovium were also synthesized at the same Russian lab, where Russian researchers were working with American researchers from the Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory in California. Element 114, previously known as ununquadium, has been named flerovium (Fl), after the Russian institute's Flerov Laboratory of Nuclear Reactions founder, which similarly is named in honor of Georgiy Flerov (1913-1990), a Russian physicist. Flerov's work and his writings to Joseph Stalin led to the development of the USSR's atomic bomb project. The researchers got their first glimpse at flerovium after firing calcium ions at a plutonium target. Element 116, which was temporarily named ununhexium, almost ended up with the name moscovium in honor of the region (called an oblast, similar to a province or state) of Moscow, where the research labs are located. In the end, it seems the American researchers won out and the team settled on the name livermorium (Lv), after the national labs and the city of Livermore in which they are located. Livermorium was first observed in 2000, when the scientists created it by mashing together calcium and curium. "Proposing these names for the elements honors not only the individual contributions of scientists from these laboratories to the fields of nuclear science, heavy-element research, and super-heavy-element research, but also the phenomenal cooperation and collaboration that has occurred between scientists at these two locations," Bill Goldstein, associate director of Lawrence Livermore National Labs' Physical and Life Sciences Directorate, said in a statement. The names for the next batch of super-heavy atoms is still up for grabs, perhaps moscovium will make a comeback. You can follow LiveScience staff writer Jennifer Welsh on Twitter @ microbelover . Follow LiveScience for the latest in science news and discoveries on Twitter @livescience and on Facebook . Editor's Recommendations
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Which European city stands on fourteen islands at the mouth of Lake Mälaren?
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Sweden | upgrademeforfree.com Sweden Stockholm, Sweden Stockholm, the cultural, political, and economic center of Sweden since the 13th century, is strategically located on fourteen islands at the mouth of Lake Mälaren. Since the city is built on islands and known for its beauty, "Venice of the North" is how it is known to some. 36 Photos
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Venice view from the Bridge Foscari, to the Bridge Santa Margherita. Gondola Punta e Basilica Salute. Venice ( English /ˈvɛnɪs/ VEN-iss ; Italian : Venezia [veˈnɛttsja] ; Venetian : Venesia) is a city in northeastern Italy and the capital of the Veneto region . It is situated across a group of 117 small islands that are separated by canals and linked by bridges. [2] These are located in the shallow Venetian Lagoon which stretches along the shoreline, between the mouths of the Po and the Piave Rivers. Parts of Venice are renowned for the beauty of their settings, their architecture , and artwork. [2] The lagoon and a part of the city are listed as a World Heritage Site . [2] In 2009, 270,098 people resided in Venice's comune (the population estimate of 272,000 inhabitants includes the population of the whole Comune of Venezia; of whom around 60,000 [3] live in the historic city of Venice (Centro storico); 176,000 in Terraferma (the mainland), mostly in the large frazioni (roughly equivalent to "parishes" or " wards " in other countries) of Mestre and Marghera ; and 31,000 on other islands in the lagoon). Together with Padua and Treviso , the city is included in the Padua-Treviso-Venice Metropolitan Area (PATREVE), with a total population of 2,600,000. PATREVE is only a statistical metropolitan area without any degree of autonomy. [4] The name is derived from the ancient Veneti people who inhabited the region by the 10th century BC. [5] The city was historically the capital of the Republic of Venice . Venice has been known as the "La Dominante," "Serenissima," "Queen of the Adriatic ," "City of Water," "City of Masks," "City of Bridges," "The Floating City," and "City of Canals." The Republic of Venice was a major financial and maritime power during the Middle Ages and Renaissance , and a staging area for the Crusades and the Battle of Lepanto , as well as a very important center of commerce (especially silk, grain, and spice ) and art in the 13th century up to the end of the 17th century. The City State of Venice is considered to have been the first real international financial center which gradually emerged from the 9th century to its peak in the 14th century. [6] This made Venice a wealthy city throughout most of its history. [8] It is also known for its several important artistic movements, especially the Renaissance period . After the Napoleonic Wars and the Congress of Vienna , the Republic was annexed by the Austrian Empire , until it became part of the Kingdom of Italy in 1866, following a referendum held as a result of the Third Italian War of Independence . Venice has played an important role in the history of symphonic and operatic music, and it is the birthplace of Antonio Vivaldi . Etymology The name of the city, deriving from Latin forms Venetia and Venetiae, is most likely taken from "Venetia et Histria", the Roman name of Regio X of Roman Italy , but applied to the coastal part of the region that remained under Roman Empire outside of Gothic, Lombard, and Frankish control. The name Venetia, however, derives from the Roman name for the people known as the Veneti , and called by the Greeks Eneti (Ἐνετοί). The meaning of the word is uncertain, although there are other Indo-European tribes with similar-sounding names, such as the Celtic Veneti , Baltic Veneti , and the Slavic Wends . Linguists suggest that the name is based on an Indo-European root *wen ("love"), so that *wenetoi would mean "beloved", "lovable", or "friendly". A connection with the Latin word venetus, meaning the color 'sea-blue', is also possible. Supposed connections of Venetia with the Latin verb venire (to come), such as Marin Sanudo 's veni etiam ("Yet, I have come!"), the supposed cry of the first refugees to the Venetian lagoon from the mainland, or even with venia ("forgiveness") are fanciful . The alternative obsolete form is Vinegia [viˈnɛːdʒa] ; [9] ( Venetian : Venèxia [veˈnɛzja] ; Latin : Venetiae; Slovene : Benetke). History Origins Although no surviving historical records deal directly with the founding of Venice, tradition and t
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What 'continental' moon of the Solar System has become the focus of extra-terrestrial life studies because its smooth surface suggests the presence of an ocean underneath?
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IBSS - News - Astronomy News: Astronomy Note: Due to the archiving policies of the various news Websites some links on this page may no longer be valid. All links will take you away from the IBSS Site - use your browser's "back" button to return to this page. December 2004 Precocious Supermassive Black Holes Challenge Theories NASA's Chandra X-ray Observatory has obtained definitive evidence that a distant quasar formed less than a billion years after the big bang contains a fully-grown supermassive black hole generating energy at the rate of twenty trillion suns. The existence of such massive black holes at this early epoch of the Universe challenges theories of the formation of galaxies and supermassive black holes. Hovering Over Titan Pasadena CA (JPL) Nov 24, 2004 A mosaic of nine processed images recently acquired during Cassini's first very close flyby of Saturn's moon Titan on Oct. 26, 2004, constitutes the most detailed full-disc view of the mysterious moon. The Martian Methane Surprise Moffett Field CA (SPX) Dec 07, 2004 At the recent Division of Planetary Sciences conference in Louisville, Kentucky, Michael Mumma, Director of the Center for Astrobiology at NASA's Goddard Space Flight Center, announced that relatively high levels of methane had been detected on Mars. The Geminid Meteor Shower Huntsvile AL (SPX) Dec 07, 2004 The best meteor shower of 2004 is about to peak on a long cold December night. It's the Geminids. The best time to look is Monday night, Dec. 13th. Sky watchers who stay outside for a few hours around midnight can expect to see dozens to hundreds of "shooting stars." November 2004 Cassini Spots Possible Ice Volcano On Titan. Pasadena CA (JPL) Nov 10, 2004 A strikingly bright feature that is consistent with an active geology has been seen in one of Cassini's first radar images of Saturn's moon Titan. There are many possibilities for what it is but one of the leading candidates is that it may be a 'cryovolcanic' flow or 'ice volcano'. NASA Scramjet Sets a New Air-Speed Record. November 17, 2004 A NASA research jet sets a new air-speed record for air-breathing engines by traveling nearly 7,000 mph, or 10 times the speed of sound. After its release from beneath the larger craft's wing, a booster rocket ignited, sending the X-43A on its way. New NASA-Japanese Telescope Images Uncharted Wavelengths. Greenbelt MD (SPX) Nov 10, 2004 Scientists using an experimental X-ray telescope suspended from a balloon have captured a unique picture of a pulsar shining in a form of light never before imaged in detail - that is, in high-energy "hard" X-rays. The observation marks a milestone in astronomical imaging. Journey Toward 'Burns Cliff Continues. Pasadena CA (JPL) Nov 10, 2004 Opportunity's trek towards "Burns Cliff" continues. The journey has been much more difficult than anticipated. The rover has experienced drive slippage of up to 100 percent. The plan is to attempt a couple of sols of up-slope, switchback driving and then review options to get to Burns Cliff. Theorists Tackle Mysterious Wake Of Baby Plane. Rochester NY (SPX) Nov 12, 2004 In June, researchers from the University of Rochester announced they had located a potential planet around another star so young that it defied theorists' explanations. A new technique that resembles CAT scans, known as tomography, is poised to revolutionize the study of the young universe and the end of the cosmic "dark ages." November 8 Radar Image Shows Titan's Surface Live And In "Color" Pasadena CA (JPL) Nov 08, 2004 Saturn's moon Titan shows a sharp contrast between its smooth and rough edges in this new false-color radar image. Titan's surface lies beneath a thick coat of hazy clouds, but Cassini's radar instrument can peer through to show finer
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The "Face On Mars" - Google Groups The "Face On Mars" The Viking missions to Mars in the late 1970s produced more information about the Red Planet than had been gathered in all the previous centuries of study by Earth-bound astronomers and observers. The primary mission of the Viking program was to search for signs of life on the surface of Mars. Two landers containing sophisticated biological laboratories studied soil samples in a variety of tests which, it was hoped, would prove or disprove the existence of life. The results of these tests indicated that Mars contained no life, at least at these landing sites. However, Viking gathered volumes of data on the weather, soil chemistry and other surface properties and mapped the surface using low-to-moderate resolution cameras on the two orbiters. Shortly after mapping began in 1976 an interesting image taken by the Viking 1 Orbiter was received at the Jet Propulsion Laboratory, Pasadena, Calif., which contained a surface feature resembling a human or ape-like face. The photo was immediately released to the public as an interesting geological feature and dubbed the "Face on Mars." Shortly afterwards other photos of the same area were taken, and some scientists believed that the formation appeared to be a face due to the lighting angles as seen from the Orbiter. Origin Of Features Examined Over the years, some people began to raise questions about the origins of the features. A few ideas and theories arose speculating that the features may have been built by aliens in the distant past. These theories are based largely on the results of computer photo enhancements and other analytical techniques performed on the Viking images beginning in the early 1980s. Most planetary geologists familiar with the set of photos, however, concluded that the natural processes known to occur on Mars -- such as wind erosion, Mars quakes, and erosion from running water in the distant past -- could account for the formation of the complicated fretted terrain of the Cydonia region, including the face. Because the entire data set includes only nine low-to-moderate resolution photos, scientists say that there just is not enough data available to justify what would be an extraordinary conclusion that the features are not natural in origin (many scientists question whether images alone would be enough to settle the matter). Such a proven discovery of extraterrestrial life or artifacts would be one of the greatest discoveries in human history, and, as such, demand the most rigorous scientific investigation. However, despite the phenomenal nature of such a potential discovery, no one in the scientific community -- either in the U.S. or worldwide -- has ever proposed an investigation for a mission to study these features. Until more data is gathered, many scientists consider the probability that the features are anything other than natural in origin are just too low to justify the major expenditure of public funds which such an investigation would entail (more on this below). What is agreed on is that a greater number of high resolution images of this area should be gathered. Following the failure of the Mars Observer mission in August, 1993, NASA proposed a decade-long program of Mars exploration, including orbiters and landers. The program, called Mars Surveyor, would take advantage of launch opportunities about every 2 years to launch an orbiter and a lander to the Red Planet. The first mission, consisting of an orbiter to be launched in 1996, will map the surface and take high- and medium-resolution images of particular features on the Martian surface that are of high interest. NASA intends to make observations of the Cydonia region making the best effort feasible, either with the first orbiter or on follow-on missions, to obtain images of the "face" and nearby landforms. Quite aside from the interest generated by these curious features, Cydonia has long been regarded as an area of high scientific importance, ever since the first detailed images were returned by NASA's Viking spacecraft in the late 19
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Rivers | Texas Almanac Texas Almanac The Source For All Things Texan Since 1857 Search the web Environment Texas Almanac © 2010 There are 11,247 named Texas streams identified in the U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System. Their combined length is about 80,000 miles, and they drain 263,513 square miles within Texas. Fourteen major rivers are described here, starting with the southernmost and moving northward (for secondary rivers and streams, click .): Rio Grande The Pueblo Indians called this river P’osoge, which means the “river of great water.” In 1582, Antonio de Espejo of Nueva Vizcaya, Mexico, followed the course of the Río Conchos to its confluence with a great river, which Espejo named Río del Norte (River of the North). The name Rio Grande was first given the stream apparently by the explorer Juan de Oñate, who arrived on its banks near present-day El Paso in 1598. Thereafter the names were often consolidated as Río Grande del Norte. It was shown also on early Spanish maps as Río San Buenaventura and Río Ganapetuan. In its lower course, it early acquired the name Río Bravo, which is its name on most Mexican maps. At times it has also been known as Río Turbio, probably because of its muddy appearance during its frequent rises. Some people erroneously call this watercourse the Rio Grande River. This river forms the boundary of Texas and the international U.S.-Mexican border for 889 or 1,254 river miles, depending upon method of measurement. Length of Major Rivers 865 From the original headwaters to the outflow point. Source: U.S. Geological Survey, 2008. The U.S. Geological Survey figure for the total length from its headwaters to its mouth on the Gulf of Mexico is 1,900 miles. According to the USGS, the Rio Grande is tied with the St. Lawrence River (also 1,900 miles) as the fourth-longest North American river, exceeded only by the Missouri-Mississippi, McKenzie-Peace, and Yukon rivers. Since all of these except the Missouri-Mississippi are partly in Canada, the Rio Grande is the second-longest river entirely within or bordering the United States. It is Texas’ longest river. The snow-fed flow of the Rio Grande is used for irrigation in Colorado below the San Juan Mountains, where the river rises at the Continental Divide. Turning south, it flows through a canyon in northern New Mexico and again irrigates a broad valley of central New Mexico. Southern New Mexico impounds Rio Grande waters in Elephant Butte Reservoir for irrigation of the valley above and below El Paso. The valley near El Paso is thought to be the oldest irrigated area in Texas because Indians were irrigating crops here when Spanish explorers arrived in the early 1500s. From source to mouth, the Rio Grande drops 12,000 feet to sea level as a mountain torrent, desert stream, and meandering coastal river. Along its banks and in its valley, Europeans established some of their first North American settlements. Here are situated three of the oldest towns in Texas — Ysleta, Socorro, and San Elizario. Because of the extensive irrigation, the Rio Grande virtually ends at the lower end of the El Paso valley, except in seasons of above-normal flow. The river starts again as a perennially flowing stream where the Río Conchos of Mexico flows into it at Presidio-Ojinaga. Through the Big Bend, the Rio Grande flows through three successive canyons, the Santa Elena, the Mariscal, and the Boquillas. The Santa Elena has a river bed elevation of 2,145 feet and a canyon-rim elevation of 3,661. Corresponding figures for Mariscal are 1,925 and 3,625, and for Boquillas, 1,850 and 3,490. The river here flows for about 100 miles around the base of the Chisos Mountains as the southern boundary of Big Bend National Park. Below the Big Bend, the Rio Grande gradually emerges from mountains onto the Coastal Plains. A 191.2-mile strip on the U.S. side from Big Bend National Park downstream to the Terrell–Val Verde county line has federal designation as the Rio Grande Wild and Scenic River. At the confluence of the Rio Grande and Devils River, the Unite
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Kansas State Facts - 50States.com Kentucky Kansas Facts and Trivia A ball of twine in Cawker City measures over 38' in circumference and weighs more than 16,750 pounds and is still growing. A grain elevator in Hutchinson is 1/2 mile long and holds 46 million bushels in its 1,000 bins. South of Ashland the Rock Island Bridge is the longest railroad bridge of its kind. It measures 1,200 feet long and is 100 feet above the Cimarron River. At Kansas State University College of Veterinary Medicine waterbeds for horses are used in surgery. Kansas won the award for most beautiful license plate for the wheat plate design issued in 1981. Dodge City is the windiest city in the United States. At one time it was against the law to serve ice cream on cherry pie in Kansas. The first woman mayor in the United States was Susan Madora Salter. She was elected to office in Argonia in 1887. The first black woman to win an Academy Award was Kansan Hattie McDaniel. She won the award for her role in "Gone with the Wind." Kansas inventors include Almon Stowger of El Dorado who invented the dial telephone in 1889; William Purvis and Charles Wilson of Goodland who invented the helicopter in 1909; and Omar Knedlik of Coffeyville who invented the first frozen carbonated drink machine in 1961. Smith County is the geographical center of the 48 contiguous states. Amelia Earhart, first woman granted a pilot's license by the National Aeronautics Associate and first woman to fly solo across the Atlantic Ocean was from Atchison. Dwight D. Eisenhower from Abilene was the 34th President of the United States. Silent comedian Buster Keaton, of early film success, was from Piqua, Kansas. The three largest herds of buffalo (correctly called bison) in Kansas are located on public lands at the Maxwell Game Preserve (McPherson), Big Basin (Ashland), and Buffalo Game Preserve (Garden City). Fort Riley, between Junction City and Manhattan, was the cradle of the United States Cavalry for 83 years. George Custer formed the famed 7th Cavalry there in 1866. Ten years later, at the Battle of the Little Big Horn, the 7th was virtually wiped out. The only Cavalry survivor was a horse named Comanche. Wyatt Earp, James Butler "Wild Bill" Hickok and William B. "Bat" Masterson were three of the legendary lawmen who kept the peace in rowdy frontier towns like Abilene, Dodge City, Ellsworth, Hays, and Wichita. The public swimming pool at the Lee Richardson Zoo in Garden City occupies half a city block and holds 2 1/2 million gallons of water. Cedar Crest is the name of the governor's mansion in Topeka, the state capital. Barton County is the only Kansas County that is named for a woman; the famous volunteer Civil War nurse Clara Barton. The Arkansas River may be the only river whose pronunciation changes as it crosses state lines. In Kansas, it is called the Arkansas (ahr-KAN-zuhs). On both sides of Kansas (Colorado and Oklahoma), it is called the Arkansaw. Civil War veteran S.P. Dinsmoor used over 100 tons of concrete to build the Garden of Eden in Lucas. Even the flag above the mausoleum is made of concrete. Handel's Messiah has been presented in Lindsborgeach at Easter since 1889. A monument to the first Christian martyr on United States Territory stands along Highway 56 near Lyons. Father Juan de Padilla came to the region with the explorer Coronado in 1541. Hutchinson is nicknamed the Salt City because it was built above some of the richest salt deposits in the world. Salt is still actively mined, processed and shipped from Hutchinson. There are 27 Walnut Creeks in the state. There are more than 600 incorporated towns in the state. Morton County sells the most trout fishing stamps of all the Kansas counties. Fire Station No. 4 in Lawrence, originally a stone barn constructed in 1858, was a station site on the Underground Railroad. The Hugoton Gas Field is the largest natural gas field in the United States. It underlies all or parts of 10 southwestern Kansas counties as well as parts of Oklahoma and Texas. The gas field underlies almost 8,500 square miles, an area nearly 5 t
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Everybody Knows His Name Everybody Knows His Name Heart of the Matter 36 By William Oscar Johnson The on-court collapse of Boston's Reggie Lewis left his future in doubt, sparked a bitter battle among medical experts and raised questions about the role of team doctors Everybody Knows His Name Cheers for Sam Malone, the ex-Bosox reliever who served 'em up both on and off the field Original Layout Sam (Mayday) Malone once said, "I was a relief pitcher before they became famous." True enough, but old Mayday did earn a certain notoriety nonetheless. Another former Boston Red Sox pitcher, George Ruth, was the Babe, but Sam Malone was the Babe Magnet, a long-ball-surrendering ladies' man with a head of hair like a manicured hedge. Malone's little black book was as thick as the Boston White Pages; and in 1978, he only added to his Romeo reputation by requesting that the Red Sox get Call Waiting in the bullpen. Manager Don Zimmer soon informed Sammy that he had made his last call as a member of the Red Sox. And now, as Malone hears another landmark last call, this seems an appropriate time to recall his seven terrible, swift seasons in the big leagues, and his improbable life since then. Take a look back. This is an article from the May 24, 1993 issue Original Layout Or shall we say, back...hack...way back. For in Boston, the righthanded Malone was taken downtown more often than the inbound Red Line. New York Yankee slugger Dutch Kincaid homered every time he faced Malone. When SPORTS ILLUSTRATED reported on baseball's most prolific gopher-ball pitchers, Malone made the cover, his head turned toward the Green Monster, beneath the memorable billing, WHAM, BAM, THANK YOU, SAM. "I was a small player in a big town," Malone once lamented, but his sporting legacy is a large one. Since 1982, as the man behind the bar called Cheers, at 112½ Beacon Street in Boston, he has been serving pitchers of relief. The recent announcement that the place would close its door forever on May 20 has left its regulars feeling empty. Among the many patrons who have ducked beneath the cream-and-orange awning of the bar just downstairs from Melville's ("Fine Sea Food") have been a number of noteworthy athletes, including Boston Celtic forward Kevin McHale, then Red Sox third baseman Wade Boggs, late Bruin goalie Eddie LeBec, NBC sportscaster Bob Costas (O.K., he didn't have to duck) and Czech hockey great Tibor Svetkovic. Svetkovic, you'll recall, defected to the U.S. to fulfill his dream of playing in the NHL. He dressed as a woman, hid in a haystack, crawled beneath barbed wire, swam two rivers and stowed away on a tramp steamer to reach freedom. "The next week," noted Cheers waitress Carla Tortelli, "the rest of his team came over on the Concorde. That's what he gets for not reading his schedule." Tortelli, by the way, is one of two widows of Bruin bigamist LeBec, who drank his lucky pregame club sodas at Cheers until his untimely death in 1989. Having retired from hockey, LeBec was killed in a freak Zamboni accident while saving the life of a fellow ice-show penguin, which only goes to show you that.... Wait a minute. Where were we? Like any story told over cold ones in a neighborhood saloon, this one lends itself to a bit of babbling, one talc giving rise to another until, hours later, we all stumble out onto the street, trying to remember what the hell we were just talking about. Which was...Sam Malone. Right. Sam Malone. On this May day, we salute Mayday, as Malone was known in his heyday at Fenway. His is a remarkable story. "Next to Sammy's life, my life looks dull," says Norm Peterson, a longtime friend who was spot-welded to his bar stool at Cheers. Then again, notes Peterson, "Next to a barnacle's life, my life looks dull." Malone was born in.... Hold the phone. You gotta hear this one first, the story about Boggs dropping into Malone's bar. Have you heard this? It happened when Boggs was still with the Red Sox. He just burst through the front door, strode past the cigar-store Indian, bounced down the three steps to the bar area, and there he
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Tony Christie on Apple Music To preview a song, mouse over the title and click Play. Open iTunes to buy and download music. Biography British balladeer Tony Christie proved the continued commercial viability of traditional pop in a post-psychedelic world, scoring a series of easy listening hits that spanned the 1970s. Born Anthony Fitzgerald in South Yorkshire, England, on April 25, 1943, at 18 he joined the popular local group the Counterbeats, later fronting his own combo, Tony Christie & the Trackers. After mounting a solo career, he cut his debut single, "Life's Too Good to Waste," in 1966, followed a year later by "Turn Around." Upon signing to MCA in 1969, Christie teamed with the songwriting and production tandem of Mitch Murray and Peter Callender. Although their first collaboration, "God Is on My Side," went nowhere, the 1971 LP Las Vegas proved the singer's breakthrough, generating the Neil Sedaka/Howard Greenfield-penned smash "Is This the Way to Amarillo?" (a number one hit in Germany, Sweden, Denmark, and Spain), "I Did What I Did for Maria," and "Don't Go Down to Reno." Christie remained a constant of the European charts for much of the decade via subsequent hits including "Avenues and Alleyways" (the theme to the television series The Protectors) and "The Queen of Mardi Gras," selling more than ten million records during the Me Decade. He also hosted his own BBC variety series, and in 1976 played the role of Magaldi during recording sessions for Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber's musical Evita. In 1979 Christie paired with producer Graham Sacher for the blockbuster "Sweet September," but his stardom waned during the decade to follow. He nevertheless maintained a demanding international tour schedule, and remained a regular presence on television as well. Upon teaming with producer Jack White, who previously masterminded hits for Engelbert Humperdinck and Baywatch heartthrob David Hasselhoff, Christie scored a massive comeback hit with 1990's "Kiss in the Night." However, he again spent a number of years on the cabaret circuit before enjoying a new wave of popularity and credibility via the 1999 single "Walk Like a Panther," written for him by Pulp frontman Jarvis Cocker. The single earned Christie his first appearance on Top of the Pops in a quarter century, and his newfound hipster cachet was further solidified when the smash comedy series Peter Kay's Phoenix Nights employed "Is This the Way to Amarillo?" as its theme song. In the spring of 2005, the single was re-released to raise funds for the charity Comic Relief, and spent seven weeks atop the U.K. pop charts. After cutting the theme for Kay's spinoff series Max and Paddy, Christie closed out the year with a tongue-in-cheek big-band cover of Slade's "Merry Xmas Everybody," which fell shy of the British Top 40. Numerous collections and one-off singles followed, with the full-length Made in Sheffield (produced by longtime fans Richard Hawley and Colin Elliot) arriving in 2008. Released in 2011, Now’s the Time, Christie's 19th studio album, found the singer exploring his Northern soul roots with producer Richard Barrett. ~ Jason Ankeny Top Albums
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Why Do People Lie? Tags: Lying Most everybody, at one time or another, has lied. Tell the truth now: that includes you and me. In fact, some people, sad to say, lie almost all the time. Psychologists call these people compulsive or psychopathic liars. They tell lies even when they don’t have to. Even the youngest of children will lie, especially if they think by doing it they won’t get punished for something. When children first learn how lying works, they lack the moral understanding of when to refrain from doing it. While everybody lies, few understand how destructive it can be, why we do it, or how to stop it. So let’s answer the question, “Why do people lie?” Let’s start with a quick self-evaluation: * How many lies do you think you have told this last week? * Who did you tell the lies to? * Why did you tell the lies? * How do you feel about the lies you told now? Because lying can have such destructive and harmful consequences to both the liar and the one being lied to, I’ve written a series of blogs on lying . There are different kinds of lies , as well as different degrees of lying. It seems so many people I talk to have a problem with lying whether it’s their own, or someone else’s. Let’s begin by defining what lying is: Lying is saying something with the intent of creating a false belief or impression. It’s an attempt to get someone to believe something that is not true. Sometimes a lie might seem unintentional, or it may have been told to save someone else’s feelings. For example, someone may say to another, That sure is a pretty dress!, when the person knows it’s ugly. We all have the capacity to lie. We deceive other people because we think it serves our purposes in some way. Why does the world lie? This is a question with many answers. FEAR – It was Tad Williams who said, “We tell lies when we are afraid… afraid of what we don’t know, afraid of what others will think, afraid of what will be found out about us. But every time we tell a lie, the thing that we fear grows stronger.”People can be so afraid of what might happen if they told the truth. Maybe they have done something wrong and are afraid of the consequences of their actions, so they lie to cover up what they did. As often said about political scandals: It’s not the crime that gets you in trouble, nearly as much as the cover-up. MANIPULATION – Lies are typically motivated by a desire to get other people to either do something or not do something, or to make a decision in the favor of the person doing the lying. Someone might lie to get something they desire such as sex, money, status, power, love, etc. Lori said: “I’m young, but I realized quickly lustful people know how to get what they want, even if it means lying to you about how they feel.” Probably the word love is used in more lies than any other. How often a guy will say to a girl (or vice versa), I love you, simply to get the other person emotionally stirred-up, so they can be more easily manipulated. PRIDE – Many times, a person will lie because of pride. They use it for nothing more than a tool to create a favorable image of themselves. This leads to exaggeration, which is a form of lying. Often people will create fascinating, yet completely false, stories to improve their image. Bottom line: We deceive other people because we think it serves our purposes in some way. And it’s easy! Lying may seem simple and harmless at first, but just like any addiction, you’ll soon find yourself trapped and entangled more than you could have ever imagined. The big problem with lying is that it becomes an addiction. When you get away with a lie it often drives you to continue your deceptions, and in the process, we ruin relationships, hurt others, lose our integrity, and lose our peace. Truth becomes a feared enemy of the liar. It’s a sick and tragic cycle that doesn’t ever have a happy ending. Wouldn’t you like to avoid this cycle? You can make the choice right now to live an honest life. I promise it is the better road…even if you are afraid. Here’s why: When you’re honest, you can feel at peace. Ly
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Bezzerwizzer at Paint Branch High School - StudyBlue StudyBlue Which geometric shape does Frank Llyod Wright's Guggenheim Museum in New York echo? A spiral Which painter liked to present himself as the "Man in the Bowler Hat"? Rene Magritte Which IT company is also known by the abbreviation "HP"? Hewlett Packard Which American university is known by the abbreviation "M.I.T."? Massachusetts Institute of Technology What American fashion icon enjoys the sweet smell of success with his Double Black cologne? Ralph Lauren Whon won the Oscar for Best Actor in "The Godfather" in 1972? Marlon Brando Which traditional French dish consists of eggplant, garlic, peppers, tomatoes, zucchini and onions? Ratatouille Which is the largest city in New Zealand? Auckland In 1960, which Asian country saw a woman elected as head of the government for the first time: Ceylon, Malaya or India? Ceylon (now Sri Lanka) What is the word for illnesses in which physical symptoms are traced back to mental causes? Psychosomatic How many people take part in a tete-a-tete? Two Who, in 1841, wrote about "The Murders in the Rue Morgue"? Edgar Allen Poe Who sang the title song to the James Bond film "Goldfinger"? Shirley Bassey Which species of deer is the most common across the world? Elk (moose) Who was elected President of Poland in 1990? Lech Walesa Which planet is also known as the "evening star"? Venus In a battle of the "hot-heads," who did Jimmy Connors defeat in 1982 in the Wimbledon tennis finals? John McEnroe Which videotape format prevailed in the face of competition from Betamax and Video2000? VHS Which President proclaimed Thanksgiving Day a national holiday? Abraham Lincoln Who was the murder victim at the center of the plot in TV's "Twin Peaks"? Laura Palmer Renaissance architecture emerged from which country? Italy How many people can be seen in da Vinci's painting of "The Last Supper"? Thirteen Which drink did pharmacist John S. Pemberton invent in 1886? Coca Cola Which term, used in sociology denotes the adaption of a minority to the culture and lifestyle of the majority? Assimilation What do the letters of the American fashion label "DKNY" stand for? Donna Karan New York Who played the role of Baron von Trapp in 1965's "The Sound of Music"? Christopher Plummer Which nation brought chocolate to Europe from rainforests of Mexico and Central America? Spain In which country is the Gibson Desert? Australia What was the code name for Allied Invasion of Normandy on D-Day? Operation Overlord What substance gives blood its red color? Hemoglobin Which science deals with the origin, history and meaning of words? Etymology Which generation did Douglas Coupland portray in his 1991 novel? Generation X Which duo sang "You've Lost That Lovin' Feeling" in 1965? The Righteous Brothers Which bird has the largest wing span? The (wandering) albatross Bill Clinton was governor of which U.S. state before becoming president? Arkansas How is the number 1,500 written in Roman numerals? MD In swimming, how many strokes are there in an Individual Medley? Four Which country launched MIR space station in 1986? Soviet Union How many points does the Jewish Star of David have? Six In which city did the TV series "Frasier" take place? Seattle What is a column or monument made of a single block of stone? Monolith Which male entertainment group, originally Los Angeles, is known for its striptease routine? The Chippendales Which copmany was co-founded in 1975 by Paul Allen? Microsoft What is celebrated on the 8th of March throughout the world? International Women's Day Causing fistfights in toy stores in the 1980s, which must have dolls came with their own adoption papers? Cabbage Patch Kids Who won the 2000 Oscar for Best Actor in "American Beauty"? Kevin Spacey Which exclusive dish meaning "fat liver" in French is prepared from duck or goose liver? Foie Gras Which ocean lies between Africa, Asia, Australia and the Antarctic? Indian Ocean Which Italian explorer gave his name to America? Amerigo Vespucci Who has, on average, more hair on their head: blondes, brunettes, or red
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James Carter | whitehouse.gov Air Force One James Carter Jimmy Carter served as the 39th President of the United States from 1977 to 1981. He was awarded the 2002 Nobel Peace Prize for work to find peaceful solutions to international conflicts, to advance democracy and human rights, and to promote economic and social development. Jimmy Carter aspired to make Government "competent and compassionate," responsive to the American people and their expectations. His achievements were notable, but in an era of rising energy costs, mounting inflation, and continuing tensions, it was impossible for his administration to meet these high expectations. Carter, who has rarely used his full name--James Earl Carter, Jr.--was born October 1, 1924, in Plains, Georgia. Peanut farming, talk of politics, and devotion to the Baptist faith were mainstays of his upbringing. Upon graduation in 1946 from the Naval Academy in Annapolis, Maryland, Carter married Rosalynn Smith. The Carters have three sons, John William (Jack), James Earl III (Chip), Donnel Jeffrey (Jeff), and a daughter, Amy Lynn. After seven years' service as a naval officer, Carter returned to Plains. In 1962 he entered state politics, and eight years later he was elected Governor of Georgia. Among the new young southern governors, he attracted attention by emphasizing ecology, efficiency in government, and the removal of racial barriers. Carter announced his candidacy for President in December 1974 and began a two-year campaign that gradually gained momentum. At the Democratic Convention, he was nominated on the first ballot. He chose Senator Walter F. Mondale of Minnesota as his running mate. Carter campaigned hard against President Gerald R. Ford, debating with him three times. Carter won by 297 electoral votes to 241 for Ford. Carter worked hard to combat the continuing economic woes of inflation and unemployment. By the end of his administration, he could claim an increase of nearly eight million jobs and a decrease in the budget deficit, measured in percentage of the gross national product. Unfortunately, inflation and interest rates were at near record highs, and efforts to reduce them caused a short recession. Carter could point to a number of achievements in domestic affairs. He dealt with the energy shortage by establishing a national energy policy and by decontrolling domestic petroleum prices to stimulate production. He prompted Government efficiency through civil service reform and proceeded with deregulation of the trucking and airline industries. He sought to improve the environment. His expansion of the national park system included protection of 103 million acres of Alaskan lands. To increase human and social services, he created the Department of Education, bolstered the Social Security system, and appointed record numbers of women, blacks, and Hispanics to Government jobs. In foreign affairs, Carter set his own style. His championing of human rights was coldly received by the Soviet Union and some other nations. In the Middle East, through the Camp David agreement of 1978, he helped bring amity between Egypt and Israel. He succeeded in obtaining ratification of the Panama Canal treaties. Building upon the work of predecessors, he established full diplomatic relations with the People's Republic of China and completed negotiation of the SALT II nuclear limitation treaty with the Soviet Union. There were serious setbacks, however. The Soviet invasion of Afghanistan caused the suspension of plans for ratification of the SALT II pact. The seizure as hostages of the U. S. embassy staff in Iran dominated the news during the last 14 months of the administration. The consequences of Iran's holding Americans captive, together with continuing inflation at home, contributed to Carter's defeat in 1980. Even then, he continued the difficult negotiations over the hostages. Iran finally released the 52 Americans the same day Carter left office. The Presidential biographies on WhiteHouse.gov are from “The Presidents of the United States of America,” by Frank Freidel and Hugh S
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The last serving US Senator to be elected president was JFK-47 years ago! The last serving US Senator to be elected president was JFK-47 years ago! Since then the elected presidents have been: Johnson-incumbent President Nixon-former vice-president, former California governor Ford-took over when Nixon resigned Carter-Georgia governor Bush II-Texas governor(two terms)Gore actually won in 2000 and he was a vice president. There is a very definite pattern here. Hillary, Obama, Biden, and Dodd are all currently Senators. Edwards and Gravel are former Senators, Kucinich is a House Represetative. Richardson is a two-term Governor of New Mexico. Kerry-Edwards was a ticket of two current Senators from the east. The Democrats need to look to outside the Senate and need to have a geographically balanced ticket Bill Richardson would make a good nominee. He is a governor from a western state and would be a strong candidate west of the Rockies. He could pick a running mate from any other area of the country to balance the ticket. A CURRENTLY SERVING SENATOR WILL NOT BE ELECTED! Unless we want President Huckabee, the Democrats need to nominate a governor! by Oregon cheesehead reply 26 12/16/2007 Richardson is a great candidate. On paper. The problem is, he doesn't have a presidential image enough. by Oregon cheesehead reply 1 12/14/2007 Nixon was never governor of California. His humiliating defeat in the '62 election led to the "You won't have Dick Nixon to kick around any more" speech that supposedly signaled the end of his career in politics. by Oregon cheesehead reply 2 12/14/2007 And every President elected in a year ending in zero since 1840 has died in office (if you count Reagan's Alzheimers), so Cheney will be President at the time of the election!!! by Oregon cheesehead reply 8 12/14/2007 It is really easy to understand. It is impossible for a senator to have an unassailable voting record. Many spending bills have various appropriations tacked on and senators vote against them to defeat the additional spending. For example, a senator might vote against a bill authorizing resources to buy body armor for troops in Iraq because the bill also provides for a 40% cut in education-related spending. People forget about why the senator voted against the bill...but their opponents will always remind voters that the candidate voted *against* providing protective gear for the troops. It's a lot easier to defend a governor's decisions. Senators are almost always going to look wishy-washy and hypocritical. by Oregon cheesehead Sorry about the error regarding Nixon, I meant he write former California senator. by Oregon cheesehead 12/14/2007 As anyone would tell you, you don't have enough data points to make a pattern. Johnson was a senator who never had an administrative job before Vice-President, a non-job. Nixon was a Congressman and Senator. Ford was a Congressman. None of them was considered a poor administrator. Carter and Reagan were both governors and both poor administrators, one for delegating too much, and the other for not delegating enough. George H.W. Bush had Congress experience and bureaucratic experience, not any governing experience. Clinton and Bush were governors, but neither was elected because of what they did in their states. Their records were, if anything, a negative. Bush became the party's darling in 2000 only after he was vetted by the Washington largely legislative religious group that calls itself "The Family." In 2000, Gore indisputably won even though he was just a Senator turned VP. And Kerry likely won the popular vote in 2004, minus Diebold & ESS fraud. So I question OP's reasoning. by Oregon cheesehead reply 11 12/14/2007 Actually the Op reasoning is excellent. Harding and Kennedy were the only two senators elected to the presidency in the 20th century. As stated, senators have long voting records --- something that did John Kerry in. Obama has had a very short Senate career, so the Democrats could do worse than nominating him. by Oregon cheesehead reply 12 12/14/2007 So what? The last alcoho
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How many times does the letter p occur in the first line of the tongue twister about Peter Piper?
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Amazon.com: Customer Reviews: Animalia (Picture Puffins) Animalia (Picture Puffins) 4.7 out of 5 stars 311 Price:$7.90+ Free shipping with Amazon Prime Your rating( Clear )Rate this item 67 people found this helpful 5.0 out of 5 starsOne of the Most Amazing Sights in books ByCallieon October 11, 2000 "Animalia" is an illustrated book that brings you into a magical fantasy land full of animals. It features brilliant pictures of cats, birds, mice, unicorns and all sorts of animals. Each creature acts out interesting activities with gorgeous backgrounds. I am now sixteen, but I remember when the book recently came out, some six or seven years ago and I was amazed by the many sights of this book. Every page has "tongue twisters" for the letters of the alphebet, such as "Crafty Crimson Cats Carefully Catchting Crusty Crayfish" and "Lazy Lions Lounging In The Local Library". The pages also have pictures of many things that start with the letters. The lions look at books titled "Lassie Come Home", "Let's Learn Latin", and "Life In Louxembourg". The cats where charms and sit next to a pond, surrounded by a grand horizan where in the background you see castles and churches. Myself and my brother and sister loved looking for all of the things that started with C. We were also very amazed by the mesmorizing images. These illustrations look very lifelike, in fact, they look very much like the wonderful scenes children see in dreams. Reading this book with your kids is like walking through a great fantasy adventure in an animal world. It also serves as an excellent method to teach the alphebet to children. You will always enjoy reading this book with your kids and your kids will also enjoy reading and looking at the book by themselves. 45 people found this helpful 3.0 out of 5 starsGreat book with one disturbing page ByA customeron April 27, 2004 I agree with every word that previous reviewers used to glorify this book; however, my 4 year old has become obsessed with (and I think slightly disturbed by) the "K" page which shows a machine gun wielding kookaburra and kangaroo (both male) kidnapping a female koala. The kangaroo is pointing his machine gun at the koala and he is seemingly dragging her away. No matter how other reviewers try to rationalize the scene, the kidnapping is deliberate and violent. If the book wasn't marketed to kids, I wouldn't even think twice about this scene's inclusion, but I just don't think it was a wise scenario to put in the book. Perhaps this scenario wasn't the very best choice--couldn't Base have these critters knitting or flying kites? I try to make nothing of this scene, but my daughter always wants to turn back to that page and ask what the kangaroo is doing and why he is doing it. I try to tell her that they are playing cops and robbers, but that means nothing to her. The fact that she lingers over the scene seems to substantiate the "disturb" factor that I feel about it. My daughter detects the violence. Of course, it provides a teachable moment, and I don't want to sound moralizing because I do otherwise adore this book for the great fun it provides. However, you may want to preview that page before choosing this book for your child. I would like to just skip that page all together (and I may tape it together with the previous page until she gets older). Format: Hardcover | Verified Purchase Animalia By Graeme Base What great illustrations! What great prose! The writing is arranged differently on each page, in different colors, styles, and size! What a way to introduce flexibility into a child's reading skills! And the motivation is fantastic! Children love the variety, both in the writing and in the detailed pictures! Kids love the silliness and words similar in sounds, too! And great big words for early readers are most challenging and exciting! As a retired teacher, I remember reading times when older children (age 9 - 11), would sit for an entire silent reading period,looking for the tiny picture of Graeme Base on each page, all the while enjoying and appreciati
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Pied Piper of Hameln The River Weser, deep and wide, Washes its wall on the southern side; A pleasanter spot you never spied; But, when begins my ditty, Almost five hundred years ago, To see townsfolk suffer so From vermin, was a pity. Rats! They fought the dogs, and killed the cats, And bit the babies in the cradles, And ate the cheeses out of the vats, And licked the soup from the cook's own ladles, Split open the kegs of salted sprats, Made nests inside men's Sunday hats, And even spoiled the women's chats, By drowning their speaking In fifty different sharps and flats. At last the people in a body To the Town Hall came flocking: "'Tis clear," cried they, "our Mayor's a noddy; And as for our Corporation -- shocking To think we buy gowns lined with ermine For dolts that can't or won't determine What's best to rid us of our vermin! You hope, because you're old and obese, To find in the furry civic robe ease? Rouse up, sirs! Give your brains a racking To find the remedy we're lacking, Or, sure as fate, we'll send you packing!" At this the Mayor and Corporation Quaked with a mighty consternation. An hour they sate in council, At length the Mayor broke silence: "For a guilder I'd my ermine gown sell, I wish I were a mile hence! It's easy to bid one rack one's brain -- I'm sure my poor head aches again I've scratched it so, and all in vain. Oh for a trap, a trap, a trap!" Just as he said this, what should hap At the chamber-door but a gentle tap? "Bless us," cried the Mayor, "What's that?" (With the Corporation as he sat, Looking little though wondrous fat; Nor brighter was his eye, nor moister Than a too-long-opened oyster, Save when at noon his paunch grew mutinous For a plate of turtle, green and glutinous.) "Only a scraping of shoes on the mat? Anything like the sound of a rat Makes my heart go pit-a-pat!" "Come in!" -- the Mayor cried, looking bigger: And in did come the strangest figure! His queer long coat from heel to head Was half of yellow and half of red; And he himself was tall and thin, With sharp blue eyes, each like a pin, And light loose hair, yet swarthy skin, No tuft on cheek nor beard on chin, But lips where smiles went out and in -- There was no guessing his kith and kin! And nobody could enough admire The tall man and his quaint attire. Quoth one: "It's as my great-grandsire, Starting up at the Trump of Doom's tone, Had walked this way from his painted tombstone!" He advanced to the council-table: And, "Please your honors," said he, "I'm able, By means of a secret charm, to draw All creatures living beneath the sun, That creep, or swim, or fly, or run, After me so as you never saw! And I chiefly use my charm On creatures that do people harm, The mole, and toad, and newt, and viper; And people call me the Pied Piper." (And here they noticed round his neck A scarf of red and yellow stripe, To match with his coat of selfsame cheque; And at the scarf's end hung a pipe; And his fingers, they noticed, were ever straying As if impatient to be playing Upon this pipe, as low it dangled Over his vesture, so old-fangled.) "Yet," said he "poor piper as I am, In Tartary I freed the Cham, Last June, from his huge swarms of gnats; I eased in Asia the Nizam Of a monstrous brood of vampire-bats: And, as for what your brain bewilders, If I can rid your town of rats Will you give me a thousand guilders?" "One? fifty thousand!" -- was the exclamation Of the astonished Mayor and Corporation. Into the street the Piper stept, Smiling first a little smile, As if he knew what magic slept In his quiet pipe the while; Then, like a musical adept, To blow the pipe his lips he wrinkled, And green and blue his sharp eyes twinkled Like a candle flame where salt is sprinkled; And ere three shrill notes the pipe uttered, You heard as if an army muttered; And the muttering grew to a grumbling; And the grumbling grew to a mighty rumbling; And out of the houses the rats came tumbling: Great rats, small rats, lean rats, brawny rats, Brown rats, black rats, grey rats, tawny rats, Grave old plodders, gay young friskers, Fathers, mothers, uncl
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Pieter the Elder Bruegel Biography Pieter the Elder Bruegel Biography Biography Portrait Pieter the Elder Bruegel (c. 1525-1569) was a Netherlandish painter and designer for engravings. His works provide a profound and elemental insight into man and his relationship to the world of nature. Pieter Bruegel lived at a time when northern art was strongly influenced by Italian mannerism, but despite the requisite journey to Italy for purposes of study, he was astonishingly independent of the dominant artistic interests of his day. Instead, he deliberately revived the late Gothic style of Hieronymus Bosch as the point of departure for his own highly complex and original art. Our major source of information concerning Bruegel is the Dutch biographer Karel van Mander, who wrote in 1604. This near-contemporary of the painter claims that Bruegel was born in a town of the same name near Breda on the modern Dutch-Belgian border. Most recent authorities, however, follow the Italian writer Guicciardini in designating the painter's birthplace as Breda itself. From the fact that Bruegel entered the Antwerp painters' guild in 1551, we may infer that he was born between 1525 and 1530. His master, according to Van Mander, was the Antwerp painter Pieter Coecke van Aelst, whose daughter Bruegel married in 1563. Between 1552 and 1553 Bruegel went to Italy, probably by way of France. He visited Rome, where he met the miniaturist Giulio Clovio, whose will of 1578 lists three paintings by Bruegel. These works, which apparently were landscapes, have not survived. About 1555 Bruegel returned to Antwerp by way of the Alps, which resulted in a number of exquisite drawings of mountain landscapes. These sketches, which form the basis for many of his later paintings, are not records of actual places but "composites" made in order to investigate the organic life of forms in nature. Early Antwerp Style Netherlandish Proverbs 1559 In 1556 Bruegel entered the house of the Antwerp publisher Hieronymus Cock as a designer for engravings. His pen drawing of that year entitled Big Fish Eat Little Fish was published in 1557 as an engraving by Cock, who substituted Bosch's name for Bruegel's in order to exploit the fashion for Bosch's works then current at Antwerp. The series Seven Deadly Sins, engraved in 1558, however, carries the artist's own signature, a sign of Bruegel's increasing importance. In these works Bruegel, unlike any of his Antwerp contemporaries, achieved a truly creative synthesis of Bosch's demonic symbolism with his own personal vision of human folly and depravity. Despite efforts to dismiss these engravings as "fascinating drolleries," there is evidence to suggest that Bruegel was attempting to substitute a new and more relevant eschatology for Bosch's traditional view of the Christian cosmos. In Bruegel's earliest signed and dated painting, the Combat of Carnival and Lent (1559), the influence of Bosch is still strongly felt. The high-horizoned landscape, the decorative surface patterning, and many of the iconographic details derive from the earlier Dutch master. There is, however, a new sensitivity to color, particularly in the use of bright, primary hues, and a rhythmic organization of forms that is uniquely Bruegel's. This painting, the Netherlandish Proverbs (1559), and the highly involved Children's Games (1560) form the body of the early "encyclopedic" works which, despite their superficial gaiety, have been shown to be allegories of a foolish and sinful world. Also related in conception to the encyclopedic paintings are Bruegel's two most phantasmagoric works: the Dulle Griet and the Triumph of Death (both probably executed in 1562). The Dulle Griet is still related to Bosch stylistically, but unlike the works of that painter it is not intended so much as a moral sermon against the depravity of the world as a recognition of the existence of evil in it. This capacity to see evil as inseparable from the human condition carries over into the Triumph of Death, which has also been interpreted as a reference to the outbreak at that time of
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Phiz - About the Famous Dickens Illustrator Hablot Knight Browne, Known as Phiz Phiz Phiz Illustration from David Copperfield Hablot Knight Browne (Lambeth, July 12, 1815 - London, July 8 1882), better known by his pseudonym Phiz - (the nickname with which he signed all his works), was an English illustrator. Browne illustrated the first editions of many of Charles Dickens best known works, and is regarded by some critics as the "man who made Dickens" in the sense that Browne's illustrations brought Dickens' characters to life and helped make his books popular. Browne reached the height of his fame as an illustrator of the characters in the novels of Charles Dickens, his technical mastery surpassing that of his major rivals of the time, George Cruikshank and John Leech. Browne was born in Lambeth, England (near London) on Kennington Lane. He was the fourteenth of fifteen children of Catherine and William Loder Browne. When Browne was 7 years old, his father William Brown, abandoned the family, changed his name to William Breton and sailed to the United States, where he became famous for his watercolors. Eventually, his wife went to court and had William Brown declared dead. Browne's family was left destitute. Thomas Moxon, husband of William's sister, Ann Loder Browne, helped the large Browne family financially. However, Browne chose not to pursue a career as an engraver. His artistic interests lay in drawing and illustration. In 1833, Browne won an important award from John Gilpin's Society for the Arts, and the following year Browne left the engraving workshop to devote himself to drawing. In the spring of 1836, Browne met Charles Dickens; and began a long standing artistic relationship with the author. Dickens was looking for an artist able to illustrate his novel "The Pickwick Papers" and chose Browne to be the illustrator after seeing Browne's illustrations for a little pamphlet entitled Sunday under Three Heads. Dickens was impressed by Browne's work as an artist. A Pencil Portrait of Phiz The Pickwick Papers was released in monthly instalments from 1836 to 1837. The first seven illustrations had been drawn by Robert Seymour . However, Seymour had committed suicide in 1836, before the book had been completed. The next two instalments had been illustrated by R.W. Buss, a successful portrait artist, but Dickens had not been entirely pleased with Buss's work. Browne and another illustrator, WM Thackeray, presented themselves at Dickens's office to offer their services. The writer chose Browne. Browne's first two illustrations for The Pickwick Papers were signed with the alias, "Nemo" (which means nobody in Latin), but from the third illustration onward he signed his drawings with the penname "Phiz," which would be his penname throughout his career. Phiz's Illustrations from the Pickwick Club When Browne was asked why he had chosen "Phiz" as his penname, he explained that he had chosen it to match Dickens' pseudonym, "Boz". "Boz" and "Phiz" soon became good friends, and in 1838 made a trip together through the Yorkshire. Phiz illustrated ten of Dickens's books. His best illustrations are the ones he did for David Copperfield , Pickwick, Dombey and Son, Martin Chuzzlewit and Bleak House . In addition to his work for Dickens, Phiz did a lot of illustrations for Punch Magazine. Phiz also illustrated more than twenty novels by Charles Lever (for example Charles O'Malley, Jack Hinton and Knight of Gwynne). He also illustrated the works of Harrison Ainsworth and Frank Smedley. In 1867, in the prime of his career as an illustrator, Phiz was hit by a palsy. Phiz recovered slowly, and was able to return to illustrating. However his work lacked the artistic merit of his pre-illness drawings. In 1878 he received a special commendation from the Royal Academy for his career as an illustrator. Phiz's health slowly deteriorated until he died on 8 July 1882. Hablot Knight Browne (Phiz), Dickens Illustrator Click here to read a Biography about Hablot Knight Browne (Phiz) which was published on the occasion of his death. The memoir
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Cambridge Authors » Tennyson as Poet Laureate Zadie Smith Tennyson as Poet Laureate In this essay, written when she was in her third year of undergraduate study, Emma Leadbetter describes the way in which Tennyson acquired the position of poet laureate, and what he made of it. Although in many ways he was an unconventional figure, his moderate politics and patriotism helped him make the position a success. The poems that he wrote in his official role have mixed reputations, but one in particular, 'The Charge of the Light Brigade', is very well-known. In 1850, Tennyson was awarded the title of Poet Laureate. Wordsworth had died in April of that year. The role of Laureate had changed a great deal over the reign of Queen Victoria, with Wordsworth only accepting the title on condition that he did not have to meet its customary requirements. He never produced work specifically on the commission of the royal family or the state in the seven years in which he held the position. His successor would have a lot to live up to, for Wordsworth was both very popular with the general public and in literary circles. However, there was also a growing mood of patriotism in Britain in the years running up to the in 1854, and it was felt by some that the more traditional aspects of the laureateship - such as commemorating royal and public events and celebrating the feats of the British military - were becoming more important, and should be taken on board by whoever was chosen for the role. Perhaps surprisingly given his poetic achievements, Tennyson was not the obvious choice for the laureateship. At forty-one years old he was considered rather young for the honour, which was bestowed for life. There had been some speculation in the press as to the most likely candidates, and it was in fact Samuel Rogers, a leading literary figure of the time and friend of Wordsworth and Byron, who was first asked to succeed Wordsworth. The letter from Prince Albert to Rogers offering him the title tells us a great deal about the changing perception of what the role entailed: Although the spirit of the times has put an end to the practice (at all times objectionable) of exacting laudatory odes from the holder of that office, the Queen attaches importance to its maintenance from its historical antiquity and the means it affords to the sovereign of a more personal connection with the poets of the country through one of their chiefs. (J. Cuming Walters, Tennyson: Poet, Philosopher, Idealist (London: Kegan Paul, Trench, Trubner and Co, 1893) p. 75.) The tentative approach shown by the in offering Rogers the laureateship is a sign of the potential candidate's reluctance to be restricted in his writing, either by the difficulties of working on commission or by the increased public interest which could prevent them from airing any unorthodox views. Like Wordsworth, Rogers' tendencies may have had a part in his unwillingness to become laureate. Unlike Wordsworth, however, Rogers actually refused the title, giving his old age as the reason (he was eighty-seven), and recommended Tennyson for the post. In 1850 Tennyson was arguably at the height of his artistic success. His Poems (1842) and The Princess (1847) had both received favourable criticism, and earlier works such as 'Ulysses' (1833) remained popular. Tennyson had completed 'In Memoriam' in 1849 and it was published just before his appointment to laureate. He was also popular with his fellow poets. In public support of Tennyson's claim to the position, the poet religious view which was not compatible with standard Anglican Christianity, and he interested himself in what new evolutionary theorists were describing as the divide between God and Nature. (This website's resources on 'Tennyson and Science' and 'Tennyson and Religion' explore his views on these things.) Nevertheless, he was a real patriot who respected the royal family and felt great loyalty to his country and to the Empire. Furthermore it is said that even before his appointment the Queen had expressed admiration for his poetry. Tennyson was investe
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Poets Laureate of Great Britain Poets Laureate of Great Britain Poets Laureate of Great Britain by J. Zimmerman Several of the other Laureates were famous poets, particularly Ted Hughes , Robert Southey , John Masefield , Sir John Betjeman , Cecil Day-Lewis , and the current Laureate, Andrew Motion . History and responsibilities. In Great Britain, the Poet Laureate is: The realm's official poet. A member of the royal household. Charged with writing verses for court and national occasions (such as for a Royal Wedding or the New Year). Awarded the position for life. Chosen by the British reigning monarch, from a list of nominees that the Prime Minister compiles after a poet laureate dies. Shortly after the 1668, the position became the Poet Laureate of Great Britain in 1707, when The Act of Union created "Great Britain" as the political name of England, Scotland, and Wales. The name Laureate derives from the Latin laureatus ("crowned with laurel"). It comes from an ancient Roman tradition of honoring a person (especially a poet) who has shown excellence of achievement. The honor is signified by presenting the person with a wreath of laurel leaves. FAQs (Frequently Asked Questions) on the Poets Laureate of Great Britain. What does "Laureate" mean? Answer . Who was the best? Most frequently this is said to be Tennyson . John Dryden (1631-1700). Laureate 1668-88. Appointed in 1668 by King Charles II, who gave John Dryden a formal royal warrant that awarded him the official titles of Poet Laureate and Historiographer Royal. This role continued under King James II. As a powerful satirist, Dryden was a strong advocate and spokesman for his monarch, and "the best poet, dramatist, translator and critic of the age" [ Levin in Verses of the Poets Laureate] In 1689, sacked [or fired] by William III for failing to take an oath of allegiance. Thomas Shadwell (1643?-1692). Laureate 1689-92. The successful dramatist Thomas Shadwell was chosen in large part because he was a Protestant Whig, essential to replace the Catholic Dryden. met an inglorious end in 1693, A weak poet, a heavy drinker, and an opium user, Shadwell died from an overdose of opium, which he took in part to relieve his gout. He was said to have found the laureateship unimportant. Disrespected by John Dryden , among others, for his poetry as well as for his politics. Shadwell wrote a yearly ode on the monarch's birthday, and introduced the tradition of writing a New Year ode; his odes are crashingly uninspired and mechanistic, as if written by an unusually dimwitted computer program. Nahum Tate (1652-1715). Laureate 1692-1715. Born in Dublin, Tate was awarded the Poet Laureate position (and its £100 per year) but the post of Historiographer Royal (and its annual £200) became a separate assignment. Tate is most known today for his authorship of the widely loved Christmas carol "While Shepherds Watched Their Flocks By Night". He is notorious for his (creative?) revision of Shakespeare's tragedy King Lear, giving it a happy ending. In response to public events, Tate wrote poems for victories against the French (1704), the Act of Union between the Parliaments of England and Scotland (1707), and the signing of the Peace of Utrecht with France (1713). Nicholas Rowe (1674-1718). Laureate 1715-18. Nicholas Rowe was celebrated as a dramatist rather than as a poet. The Poet Laureate's role was now general praise of the sovereign, rather than political and historical. In addition to the annual New Year ode, the Laureate acquired the duty of writing a birthday ode to the monarch, a practice which was to last over 100 years. Laurence Eusden (1688-1730). Eusden never published a book of poetry. His work is mediocre. Colley Cibber (1671-1757). The poetry of dramatist Colley Cibber was conscientious but not inspired. William Whitehead (1715-85). Laureate 1757-85. [The appointment was first offered to and declined by Thomas Gray.] William Whitehead (a respectable though perhaps dull dramatist) was good humored and amiable. For example, h
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Who described the news of the engagement of Prince William and Kate Middleton as 'wicked'?
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Prince William and Kate Middleton are engaged and will marry in 2011 | Daily Mail Online Couple became engaged in Kenya last month William asked her father for her hand The Royal wedding will be in spring or summer Kate and William will live in north Wales once married Middletons: 'We think William is wonderful' Pair's first ever interview to be broadcast tonight William is 'excited and thrilled', says Cameron Divorce lawyers are already talking pre-nups Prince William and Kate Middleton are engaged and will marry next year, Clarence House announced today. William, 28, proposed during a holiday in Kenya last month after asking Kate's father for his daughter's hand following a marathon eight-year courtship. Kate, also 28, had been dubbed 'Waity Katy' amid criticism she was hanging on for a proposal and did not have a proper job but now her wait is finally over. The couple will appear in public later today, when the Princess-in-waiting is expected to show off her engagement ring. Their first ever interview will be broadcast tonight. David Cameron said William is 'extremely excited' and 'thrilled' as he appeared outside No10 to welcome the news this lunchtime. Scroll down for video Engaged at last: Prince William and Kate Middleton arrive together at a friend's wedding last month. It was significant because usually they arrive at events separately Their royal wedding will be the biggest event since Prince Charles and Diana got married in 1981. It is hoped the ceremony will give a huge boost to the nation and the economy as crippling public sector spending cuts hit home. RELATED ARTICLES TIMELINE TO THE ROYAL ROMANCE SEPTEMBER 2001: Prince William and Kate Middleton meet at St Andrews University MARCH 2002: William pays £200 to watch Kate modelling a sheer black lace dress in a fashion show CHRISTMAS 2003: Rumours abound that the pair have started dating MARCH 2004: The romance is exposed after they are pictured on the ski slopes of Klosters together JULY 2005: The pair enjoy a romantic holiday at the Lewa Downs game reserve in Kenya JANUARY 2006: William is photographed kissing Kate in public for the first time during a skiing break in Klosters DECEMBER 2006: Kate makes her most significant appearance to date as she turns up to watch William graduate as an Army officer at Sandhurst APRIL 2007: William and Kate are confirmed to have split but they secretly reunite within weeks OCTOBER 2007: The couple are pictured back together for the first time APRIL 2008: Kate is at William's graduation ceremony from the RAF, suggesting the couple's relationship is now permanent and has the approval of senior royals JANUARY 2010: Kate watches as William graduates on an advanced helicopter training course and receives his flying badge from the Prince of Wales FEBRUARY 2010: William says 'You'll have to wait a while yet' when asked about the prospect of a wedding OCTOBER 2010: The couple are pictured in public together at a friend's wedding, sending speculation of an engagement to fever pitch NOVEMBER 16: The couple's engagement is announced by Clarence House. Bookies have made August 13th the early favourite for the wedding date and it is likely to take place at Westminster Abbey. It is claimed personnel at the Abbey have already been contacted about a royal wedding in the second week of August, although St Paul's and Windsor Castle are other potential venues. The Queen and the Queen Mother were both married in the Abbey but it also carries painful memories of William's mother's funeral in 1997. Charles and Diana's fairytale ceremony was at St Paul's which has also been the recent location for major royal celebrations such as the Queen's 80th birthday. In a full statement, Clarence House said: 'The Prince of Wales is delighted to announce the engagement of Prince William to Miss Catherine Middleton. 'The wedding will take place in the Spring or Summer of 2011, in London. Further details about the wedding day will be announced in due course. 'Prince William and Miss Middleton became engaged in October during a p
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Fatal Marriages in George Eliot's "Middlemarch": Analysis of Vocational Marriage of Women Fatal Marriages in George Eliot's "Middlemarch": Analysis of Vocational Marriage of Women Ken Thompson, Graduate Student, Austin Peay State University, Memphis, Tennessee [This essay was originally written for Dr. Calovini's English 552D: Seminar in Victorian Novel, fall 2001, at AP State University. All citations are to David Carroll's edition — see the bibliography.] I pronounce you man & wife, or wife, you are hired. any Victorian novels are driven by the prospect of marriage, and George Eliot's masterpiece, Middlemarch, embodies through its various couples a nuptial kaleidoscope not matched since Chaucer's Wife of Bath. Conditions surrounding marriages in Victorian times for women were considerably different from what modern readers would surmise. Partly due to the deprivation of an equal opportunity to education, Victorian women were confronted with limited survival tactics. Richard Altick reminds readers in his Victorian People and Ideas that women could enter the female colleges of Cambridge and Oxford in 1869 and 1879 respectively but could not take degrees until 1920-21 (55). Middlemarch takes place in the years leading up to 1832, the year of the Reform Bill , and this bill was for the benefit of middle class men. Without an education women were subjected to vocations, actually jobs, not callings, that could hardly be called careers. The male defense of this narrowing of options was simply "the female brain was not equal to the demands of commerce or the professions, and women, simply by virtue of their sex, had no business mingling with men in a man's world" (Altick 54). Competing with men and male-indoctrinated commerce without the added benefit of a formal education caused many Victorian women to seek the only alternative available, marriage as a vocation. In Middlemarch Dorothea Brooke, the community's do-gooder, a virtual St. Theresa, longs to perfect amelioration for the entire town by architecturally improving housing. Her initial chance for this improvement comes in the person of Edward Casaubon though she could have been courted by Royalty in Sir James Chettam. In her attempts to fulfill her marriage career, Dorothea was more captivated by the vast library learning of Casaubon, and she exclaimed "what a lake compared with my little pool" (24). Her sense of fulfillment in this boring but learned man was vested in her hope to become educated, to have her curiosity nurtured, and to be of constant usefulness to a man of sixty who really needed her nineteen year old eyes for reading. It is doubtful that modern readers would consider the above adequate reasons for marriage, but Dorothea "retained very childlike ideas about marriage" (10). Part of Dorothea's naive formula for marriage stems from her bachelor uncle's Protestant upbringing. Mr. Brooke, Dorothea's uncle, was well connected though not aristocratic and possessed property. He had acted as guardian for Dorothea and her younger sister Celia since the girls lost their parents at age twelve. The girls came to him with an inheritance of "seven hundred a-year each from their parents", but Dorothea's religious notions and her intensity given to causes might keep suitors at bay (9). Whether Uncle Brooke or the girls' parents were responsible for Dorothea's fanatical flares, Eliot did not make clear. The evidence readers do know about is vested in the uncle, a man who reigns in his "Puritan energy" and is somewhat stingy with his wealth and estate: ". . . he would act with benevolent intentions, and that he would spend as little money as possible in carrying them out" (8). The conservative uncle was criticized by many neighbors of Middlemarch for not introducing a new 'mother' to his nieces that might better prepare them for marriage. In the absence of the female perspective on the topic of marriage, Dorothea and Celia are still orphans to the selection process of good husbands. Whereas Mr. Brooke would consider religion "the dread of a Hereafter", Dorothea was in n
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In the Hellenistic system the weekdays were named after the 7 classical planets (Saturn, Sun, Moon, Mars etc), which planet is commemorated by the day we call Friday?
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Days of the week | Calendar Wiki | Fandom powered by Wikia Days of the week Share This page uses content from the English Wikipedia . The original article was at Days of the week . The list of authors can be seen in the page history . As with the Calendar Wikia, the text of Wikipedia is available under Creative Commons License. See Wikia:Licensing . In English the days of the week are, in order, Sunday , Monday , Tuesday , Wednesday , Thursday , Friday , Saturday . The English names for the days of the week derive from the Anglo-Saxon deities stemming from the indigenous pantheon of the Anglo-Saxons . An exception to this is Saturday, which takes its name from the Roman deity Saturn . To varying extents, most regions with dominant Germanic languages practice a similar naming convention, basing most of their week days in recognition of their native Germanic deities . Saturday and Sunday are commonly called the weekend and are days of rest and recreation in most western cultures. The other five days are then known as weekdays . Friday and Saturday are the days of rest in Muslim and Jewish cultures, respectively. The biblical Sabbath lasts from Friday sunset to Saturday sunset. In many countries, including most of Europe, Asia, and South America, Monday is held to be the first day of the week. The traditional view, still prevailing in the English language, holds Sunday to be the first day of the week. This comes from the original astronomical definition of the week, and traveled through Jewish culture and the Church . The international standard ISO 8601 defines Monday as the first day of the week , making Sunday the seventh. Contents Edit Various sources point to the seven day week originating in ancient Babylonia or Sumer , with the planetary week originating in Hellenistic Egypt . It has been suggested that a seven day week might be much older, deriving from early human observation that there are seven celestial objects (the five visible planets plus the Sun and the Moon) which move in the night sky relative to the fixed stars. [1] In any event, a seven day week based on heavenly luminaries eventually diffused both East and West, to the Romans via the Greeks, and to the Japanese via Manicheans , Indians and Chinese. The earliest known reference in Chinese writings is attributed to Fan Ning , who lived in the late 4th century , while diffusions via India are documented with the writings of the Chinese Buddhist monk Yi Jing and the Ceylonese or Central Asian Buddhist monk Bu Kong of the 8th century. The Chinese transliteration of the planetary system was soon brought to Japan by the Japanese monk Kobo Daishi ; surviving diaries of the Japanese statesman Fujiwara Michinaga show the seven day system in use in Heian Period Japan as early as 1007. In Japan, the seven day system was kept in use (for astrological purposes) until its promotion to a full-fledged (Western-style) calendrical basis during the Meiji era. The seven day week is known to have been unbroken for almost two millennia via the Alexandrian , Julian , and Gregorian calendars . The date of Easter Sunday can be traced back through numerous computistic tables to an Ethiopic copy of an early Alexandrian table beginning with the Easter of 311 as described by Otto Neugebauer in Ethiopic astronomy and computus. Only one Roman date with an associated day of the week exists from the first century and it agrees with the modern sequence, if properly interpreted (see below). Jewish dates with a day of the week do not survive from this early period. Order Edit The week as we know it was introduced around the 1st century . It gradually replaced the 8-day Roman nundinal cycle previously in use, and became fully integrated into the calendar (through Christianity ) by order of Constantine I in AD 321 . The order of the days was explained by Vettius Valens and Dio Cassius (and Chaucer gave the same explanation in his Treatise on the Astrolabe ). According to these authors, it was a principle of astrology that the heavenly bodies presided, in succession, over the hours of the day.
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Uranus' Moons are Named after Characters from Shakespeare Uranus’ Moons & Shakespeare Uranus’ moons are named after characters from the works of William Shakespeare and Alexander Pope. To date 27 moons have been discovered around Uranus, those named after characters from Shakespeare include Titania (A Midsummer Night’s Dream), Oberon (A Midsummer Night’s Dream), Ariel (The Tempest), Miranda (The Tempest) and Puck (A Midsummer Night’s Dream). Titania and Oberon were discovered in 1787 by William Herschel, Ariel in 1851 by William Lassell, Miranda in 1948 by Gerard Kuiper and Puck was discovered by the Voyager 2 spacecraft in 1985.
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How many yards are there in a mile?
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Miles to Yards - How many yards in a mile? Miles to Yards Conversion How many yards in a mile? Length units mile to yard conversion factor is 1760. To find out how many yards in miles, multiply by the factor or instead, use the converter below. 1 Mile = 1760 Yards Mile is an imperial and U.S. customary unit and equals to 5280 feet. It is mostly used in united states and uk to measure the distance between two geographical locations. The abbreviation is "mi". Yard is an imperial, U.S. customary unit. It equals to 3 feet or 36 inches. The abbreviation is "yd". For yard to mile converter, please go to yards to miles For other length unit conversions, please go to Length Conversion Converter
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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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Where was the Boer War fought?
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The Boer War in South Africa (1899-1902) By Tarkan Rosenberg, Contributing Writer Updated May 11, 2016. From October 11, 1899 until May 31, 1902, the Second Boer War (also known as the South African War and the Anglo-Boer War) was fought in South Africa between the British and the Boers (Dutch settlers in southern Africa). The Boers had founded two independent South African republics (the Orange Free State and the South African Republic) and had a long history of distrust and dislike for the British that surrounded them. After gold was discovered in the South African Republic in 1886, the British wanted the area under their control. In 1899, the conflict between the British and the Boers burgeoned into a full-fledged war that was fought in three stages: a Boer offensive against British command posts and railway lines, a British counteroffensive that brought the two republics under British control, and a Boer guerrilla resistance movement that prompted a widespread scorched-earth campaign by the British and the internment and deaths of thousands of Boer civilians in British concentration camps. continue reading below our video 10 Facts About the Titanic That You Don't Know The first phase of the war gave the Boers the upper hand over British forces, but the latter two phases eventually brought victory to the British and placed the previously independent Boer territories firmly under British dominion -- leading, eventually, to the complete unification of South Africa as a British colony in 1910. Who Were the Boers? In 1652, the Dutch East India Company established the first staging post at the Cape of Good Hope (the southernmost tip of Africa); this was a place where ships could rest and resupply during the long voyage to the exotic spice markets along India’s western coast. This staging post attracted settlers from Europe for whom life on the continent had become unbearable due to economic difficulties and religious oppression. At the turn of the 18th century, the Cape had become home to settlers from Germany and France; however, it was the Dutch who made up the majority of the settler population. They came to be known as “Boers”’—the Dutch word for farmers. As time passed, a number of Boers began migrating to the hinterlands where they believed they would have more autonomy to conduct their daily lives without the heavy regulations imposed on them by the Dutch East India Company. The British Move Into South Africa Britain, who viewed the Cape as an excellent staging post on route to their colonies in Australia and India, attempted to take control over Cape Town from the Dutch East India Company, which had effectively gone bankrupt. In 1814, Holland officially handed the colony over to the British Empire. Almost immediately, the British began a campaign to “Anglicize” the colony. English became the official language, rather than Dutch, and official policy encouraged the immigration of settlers from Great Britain. The issue of slavery became another point of contention. Britain officially abolished the practice in 1834 throughout their empire, which meant that the Cape’s Dutch settlers also had to relinquish their ownership of black slaves. The British did offer compensation to the Dutch settlers for relinquishing their slaves, but this compensation was seen as insufficient and their anger was compounded by the fact that the compensation had to be collected in London, some 6,000 miles way. Boer Independence The tension between Great Britain and South Africa’s Dutch settlers eventually prompted many Boers to move their families further into South Africa’s interior—away from British control—where they could establish an autonomous Boer state. This migration from Cape Town into the South African hinterland from 1835 to the early 1840s came to be known as “The Great Trek.” (Dutch settlers who remained in Cape Town, and thus under British rule, became known as Afrikaners .) The Boers came to embrace a new-found sense of nationalism and sought to establish themselves as an independent Boer nation, dedicated to Calvinism and a D
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The Siege of Mafeking - The Boer War The Boer War War: The Boer War Date: 14th October 1899 to 16th May 1900. Place: Mafeking lies on the railway north to Rhodesia in the Northern tip of Cape Colony in South Africa near to the Bechuanaland border. Combatants: British against the Boers. Generals: Colonel Robert Baden-Powell against General Cronje and from November 1899 General Snyman. Size of the armies: 1,500 British colonial troops against initially7,500 Boers reduced in November 1899 to 1,500. Uniforms, arms and equipment: The Boer War was a serious jolt for the British Army. At the outbreak of the war British tactics were appropriate for the use of single shot firearms, fired in volleys controlled by company and battalion officers; the troops fighting in close order. The need for tight formations had been emphasised time and again in colonial fighting. In the Zulu and Sudan Wars overwhelming enemy numbers armed principally with stabbing weapons were easily kept at a distance by such tactics; but, as at Isandlwana, would overrun a loosely formed force. These tactics had to be entirely rethought in battle against the Boers armed with modern weapons. In the months before hostilities the Boer commandant general, General Joubert, bought 30,000 Mauser magazine rifles and a number of modern field guns and automatic weapons from the German armaments manufacturer Krupp and the French firm Creusot. The commandoes, without formal discipline, welded into a fighting force through a strong sense of community and dislike for the British. Field Cornets led burghers by personal influence not through any military code. The Boers did not adopt military formation in battle, instinctively fighting from whatever cover there might be. The preponderance were countrymen, running their farms from the back of a pony with a rifle in one hand. These rural Boers brought a life time of marksmanship to the war, an important edge, further exploited by Joubert’s consignment of magazine rifles. Viljoen is said to have coined the aphorism “Through God and the Mauser”. With strong fieldcraft skills and high mobility the Boers were natural mounted infantry. The urban burghers and foreign volunteers readily adopted the fighting methods of the rest of the army. Other than in the regular uniformed Staats Artillery and police units, the Boers wore their every day civilian clothes on campaign. After the first month the Boers lost their numerical superiority, spending the rest of the formal war on the defensive against British forces that regularly outnumbered them. British tactics, little changed from the Crimea, used at Modder River, Magersfontein, Colenso and Spion Kop were incapable of winning battles against entrenched troops armed with modern magazine rifles. Every British commander made the same mistake; Buller; Methuen, Roberts and Kitchener. When General Kelly-Kenny attempted to winkle Cronje’s commandoes out of their riverside entrenchments at Paardeburg using his artillery, Kitchener intervened and insisted on a battle of infantry assaults; with the same disastrous consequences as Colenso, Modder River, Magersfontein and Spion Kop. Some of the most successful British troops were the non-regular regiments; the City Imperial Volunteers, the South Africans, Canadians, Australians and New Zealanders, who more easily broke from the habit of traditional European warfare, using their horses for transport rather than the charge, advancing by fire and manouevre in loose formations and making use of cover, rather than the formal advance into a storm of Mauser bullets. Uniform: The British regiments made an uncertain change into khaki uniforms in the years preceding the Boer War, with the topee helmet as tropical headgear. Highland regiments in Natal devised aprons to conceal coloured kilts and sporrans. By the end of the war the uniform of choice was a slouch
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What is the family name of an England 1966 football world cup winner and his nephew, an England 2003 rugby union world cup winner?
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England 1966 World Cup win, 50th anniversary - what Three Lions did after Wembley triumph - Mirror Online England 1966 World Cup win, 50th anniversary - what Three Lions did after Wembley triumph Here, we run the rule over how England's men followed up on that World Cup win Share Top row left to right: trainer Harold Shepherdson, Nobby Stiles, Roger Hunt, Gordon Banks, Jack Charlton, George Cohen, Ray Wilson, Manager Alf Ramsey, and bottom row, Martin Peters, Geoff Hurst, Bobby Moore, Alan Ball and Bobby Charlton (Photo: Getty) Share Get football updates directly to your inbox + Subscribe Thank you for subscribing! Could not subscribe, try again laterInvalid Email The class of 1966 still remain England's sole side to lift a trophy at a major tournament. Here, we run the rule over how England's men followed up on that World Cup win. GORDON BANKS Went on to win 73 England caps and make 628 club appearances in a 15-year career. Still famed for his stunning save from Pele's header in England's 1970 World Cup clash with Brazil. Helped Stoke to the 1972 League Cup though lost the sight in one eye in a car crash in October later that same year, that ultimately ended his professional career. Enjoyed a brief managerial stint with Telford United. Gordon Banks is considered England's greatest ever goalkeeper (Photo: Getty) Read More Watch Next GEORGE COHEN Fulham defender Cohen was forced to retire through injury aged 29, having amassed 459 appearances for the Craven Cottage club. Cohen struggled with bowel cancer for 14 years in the 1980s. He later opted to sell his World Cup winner's medal, though Fulham purchased the item to display it at Craven Cottage. Nephew Ben Cohen helped England win the Rugby World Cup in 2003. Awarded the MBE in 2000. George Cohen was awarded the MBE in 2000 JACK CHARLTON Made 629 appearances for Leeds and collected 35 England caps, before turning attention to a successful managerial career. After stints with Middlesbrough, Sheffield Wednesday and Newcastle, Charlton stepped up to lead the Republic of Ireland. Charlton led the Irish to the last 16 of World Cup 1994, his side falling 2-0 to Holland. Appointed an OBE in 1974 and awarded honorary Irish citizenship in 1996, being made a freeman of the city of Dublin in 1994. Still lives in his native north east. Jack Charlton collected 35 England caps (Photo: Getty) BOBBY MOORE Widely accepted as England's greatest centre-half and one of the best anywhere of all time, the World Cup-winning captain died from bowel and liver cancer in February 1993, aged 51. Won 108 caps for England, representing West Ham with distinction, before enjoying spells at Fulham and in America. Moore's widow Stephanie founded the Bobby Moore Fund in 1993, to raise money for research into bowel cancer and raise public awareness of the disease. Bobby Moore - captain, leader, legend (Photo: Getty) RAY WILSON England's left-back has kept the lowest profile of the 1966 winners. Wilson built a successful undertaker's business in Huddersfield after his football career, but retired from his second career in 1997. Lives in Slaithwaite near Huddersfield. Ray Wilson went on to build a successful undertakers business in Huddersfield NOBBY STILES Midfielder Stiles ended up with 28 England caps but went on to rack up 392 appearances for Manchester United before a move to Middlesbrough in 1971. A career in coaching followed, with two stints at Preston, before a short-lived tenure at West Brom. Stiles worked as a youth team coach at Manchester United between 1989 and 1993, helping oversee the development of the renowned class of '92 that included the likes of David Beckham and the Neville brothers. Nobby Stiles, England's talented midfielder, helped guide Man United's Class of '92 (Photo: Getty) ALAN BALL Ball died of a heart attack in April 2007, aged 61. The combative midfielder excelled in stints with Blackpool, Everton and Arsenal, while also winning 72 England caps. After more than 800 club appearances Ball then moved into management, twice taking charge at Portsmouth along with stints at Sou
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BBC SPORT | Rugby Union | Rugby World Cup | Sella takes centre stage Sella takes centre stage Sella was arguably the most gifted centre of all time With 111 caps on his retirement in 1995, Philippe Sella remains the most capped rugby international and arguably the finest centre of all time. During his playing days he continually outfoxed opposition defences with his thrilling running amidst a flurry of talented French backs. Here he picks out the five centres to watch out for in the World Cup. 1 Brian O'Driscoll (Ire) O'Driscoll is the most competitive centre there is in world rugby now and one of the best backs in the world full stop. He is so important for the Irish team. While Keith Wood is the leader of the forwards, O'Driscoll is the leader of the backs and will continue to be so throughout the tournament. He is a great, great player and someone I never tire of watching. Attacking with the ball in hand he is exciting and he is the heart of Ireland's defence as well. The real star of the centres. 2 Damien Traille (Fra) He is the father of French rugby at the moment, well in the backs anyway and will be the key man if France hope to post a serious challenge. With Tony Marsh, he has put together a really exciting centre partnership for the French, but Traille just gets the nod in my opinion. He manages to pick the right move and the right moment for everything. On his day he causes mayhem against even the best defences. Some players just have a knack of pulling off daring moves to good effect. Just wait until he makes a run for the line. It'll be worth watching. 3 Will Greenwood (Eng) Greenwood often gets overlooked with people like Jonny Wilkinson, Jason Robinson and Ben Cohen around him in the backs. Often those are the ones winning the headlines with their fireworks, but Greenwood should not be overlooked. He regularly pops up with a beautifully timed run just when England's attackers need it and breaks the gain line with a click of his fingers. Like Traille, he has an ability to get into the right place at the right time. 4 Aaron Mauger (NZ) He's a player I've not really seen enough of yet. But even in the brief glimpses I've got of him - especially during the Tri-Nations - he looks an exciting talent. During the series he looked sharper than Tana Umaga alongside him, which says a lot for his ability as a player. Unlike a lot of players in the game he just plays where he's told to and gets on with the job. He's a good fly-half, but is generally employed at centre. And his decision-making skills, as well as his strong kicking, make him a really potent threat. 5 Mat Rogers (Aus) He's still finding his way in rugby union but he is one of the special players in the Australian backs. I'm also a big fan of Daniel Herbert but Rogers might finally prove he is talent at the World Cup. It's the sort of stage he flourishes on. He is both strong and has an excellent ability to find the gaps for the Wallabies. How he manages to play, should have a big effect on how far Australia get.
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Which 1974 novel by Frederick Forsyth features a small group of African and European mercenary soldiers hired by a British industrialist to depose the government of the fictional African country of Zangaro ?
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The Dogs of War (novel) The Dogs of War (novel) The Dogs of War Ian West / Michael Brett [1] Country Media type Print (hardback & paperback) The Dogs of War (1974) is a war novel by Frederick Forsyth featuring a small group of European and African mercenary soldiers hired by a British industrialist to depose the government of the fictional African country of Zangaro. An eponymous film was released in 1980, based upon the novel and directed by John Irvin . The movie was filmed on location in Belize. The mercenary protagonists, like the protagonist in the author’s earlier novel The Day of the Jackal (1971), are professional killers—ruthless, violent men, heroic only in the loosest sense of the word. Thus, they are anti-heroes . Initially introduced as simply killers, as the novel progresses they are gradually shown to adhere to a relatively moral mercenary code; however as the mercenary leader Shannon tries to explain at one point, it is difficult for civilians to understand this. The story details a geologist’s mineral discovery, and the preparations for the attack: soldier recruitment, training, reconnaissance, and the logistics of the coup d’état (buying weapons, transport, payment). Like most of Forsyth’s work, the novel is more about the protagonists’ occupational tradecraft than their characters. The source of the title, The Dogs of War, is Act III, scene 1, line 270 of Julius Caesar (1599), by William Shakespeare : Cry, ‘Havoc!’, and let slip the dogs of war. Forsyth draws upon his journalistic experiences in reporting the 1970 Biafran War between Biafra and Nigeria ; though fictional, the African ‘Republic of Zangaro’, is based upon Equatorial Guinea , a former Spanish colony. [2] The novel’s dedication to five men named Giorgio, Christian, Schlee, Big Marc and Black Johnny and “the others in the unmarked graves” concludes: “at least we tried”—and clearly alludes to Forsyth’s time in Biafra; the dark tone and cynical plot of the story stem from the same source. Contents 5 References Plot summary 1970: The prologue shows “Cat” Shannon and his fellow mercenaries leaving a West African war they have lost, saying their goodbyes to the General , who employed them for six months. Subsequently, a prospector employed by British-based company Manson Consolidated sends mineral samples, acquired from the “Crystal Mountain” in the remote hinterland of the African republic of Zangaro, to headquarters. When they are analysed, ruthless British mining tycoon Sir James Manson realises that there is a huge platinum deposit in Zangaro. Despite this, thanks to the president of Zangaro, Jean Kimba, being Marxist , homicidal, insane, and under Soviet influence, any public announcement of the findings would benefit only the Russians. Confiding only in his top assistants, security chief Simon Endean and financial expert Martin Thorpe, Manson plans to depose Kimba and install a puppet leader who, for a pittance, will sign over Zangaro’s mining rights to a shell company secretly owned by Manson. When Manson Consolidated eventually acquires the shell company for a fair market price, Sir James Manson and his aides will pocket £60 million. Upon being recommended from a freelance writer, Endean hires Anglo-Irish mercenary soldier “Cat” Shannon to reconnoitre Zangaro, and to investigate how Kimba might be deposed. After visiting the country posing as a tourist, Shannon reports that the army has little fighting value and that Kimba has concentrated the national armoury, treasury and radio station within the presidential palace in Clarence, the Zangaran capital city and principal port. If the palace is stormed and Kimba killed, there will be no opposition to any new regime. Because there is no organised dissident faction in Zangaro, the attacking force will have to be assembled outside the country and land near Clarence to launch the attack. Shannon prices the mission at £100,000, with £10,000 for himself. Although Shannon has dealt only with Endean who is using a false name, he has had Endean tailed by a private investigator and has discovered hi
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Puzzles - Coffeetime Triv (Sat) 1: Who played Basil Fawlty in `Fawlty Towers`? 2: Who had a hit single with `Crocodile Rock` in 1972? 3: Who is the author of the `Harry Potter` books? 4: What is the name of the clockwork device used by musicians to measure time? 5: `Question or Nominate` was a phrase commonly heard on which UK TV quiz show? 6: Which two colours are Dennis the Menace`s jumper? 7: In which film did Roy Scheider play a sheriff and Richard Dreyfus a marine biologist? 8: The name of which (non-UK) football club is an anagram of `Red Admiral`? 9: In 2004, Fathers 4 Justice campaigner Jason Hatch caused an embarrassing security breach at Buckingham Palace dressed as who? 10: The Colosseum is located in the capital city of which country? 1: Who played Basil Fawlty in `Fawlty Towers`? John Cleese 2: Who had a hit single with `Crocodile Rock` in 1972? Elton John 3: Who is the author of the `Harry Potter` books? J.K.Rowling 4: What is the name of the clockwork device used by musicians to measure time? A metronome 6: Which two colours are Dennis the Menace`s jumper? Red and black 8: The name of which (non-UK) football club is an anagram of `Red Admiral`? Real Madrid Wow! I got a footie and an anagram question. I'm going to need to lie down! 9: In 2004, Fathers 4 Justice campaigner Jason Hatch caused an embarrassing security breach at Buckingham Palace dressed as who? Batman? 10: The Colosseum is located in the capital city of which country? Italy 5: `Question or Nominate` was a phrase commonly heard on which UK TV quiz show? 15 to 1 Patience, so you did. Well done all three of you only one missing is 7: and 'Marine Biologist' (the new wannabe career for Britain's 6th-formers) might have given it to you - the fiilm was Jaws
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What is the more common name of methanoic acid?
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FORMIC ACID (METHANOIC ACID) Material Safety Data Sheet Local: Formic acid, also called methanoic acid), is the simplest and has the lowest mole weight of the carboxylic acids, in which a single hydrogen atom is attached to the carboxyl group (HCOOH). If a methyl group is attached to the carboxyl group, the compound is acetic acid. It occurs naturally in the body of ants and in the stingers of bees. Functionally, it is not only an acid but also an aldehyde; it reacts with alcohols to form esters as an acid and it is easily oxidized which imparts some of the character of an aldehyde. Pure formic acid is a colorless, toxic, corrosive and fuming liquid, freezing at 8.4 C and boiling at 100.7 C. It is soluble in water, ether, and alcohol. It irritates the mucous membranes and blisters the skin. It is prepared commercially from sodium formate with the reaction of condensed sulfuric acid. Formic acid is used as a chemical intermediate and solvent, and as a disinfectant. It is also in processing textiles and leathers, electroplating and coagulating latex rubber. APPLICATION: It is used for decalcifier; reducer in dyeing for wool fast colours; dehairing and plumping hides; tanning; electroplating; coagulating rubber latex; silage and grain preservation; aidditive in regenerating old rubber; solvents of perfume; lacquers; alkylating agent for alcohols; carboxylating agent for tertiary compounds. It is also used as an intermediate for the production of a wide variety of products in the chemicals and pharmaceutical industries. GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF CARBOXYLIC ACID: Carboxylic acid is an organic compound whose molecules contain carboxyl group and have the condensed chemical formula R-C(=O)-OH in which a carbon atom is bonded to an oxygen atom by a solid bond and to a hydroxyl group by a single bond), where R is a hydrogen atom, an alkyl group, or an aryl group. Carboxylic acids can be synthesized if aldehyde is oxidized. Aldehyde can be obtained by oxidation of primary alcohol. Accordingly, carboxylic acid can be obtained by complete oxidation of primary alcohol. A variety of Carboxylic acids are abundant in nature and many carboxylic acids have their own trivial names. Examples are shown in table. In substitutive nomenclature, their names are formed by adding -oic acid' as the suffix to the name of the parent compound. The first character of carboxylic acid is acidity due to dissociation into H+ cations and RCOO- anions in aqueous solution. The two oxygen atoms are electronegatively charged and the hydrogen of a carboxyl group can be easily removed. The presence of electronegative groups next to the carboxylic group increases the acidity. For example, trichloroacetic acid is a stronger acid than acetic acid. Carboxylic acid is useful as a parent material to prepare many chemical derivatives due to the weak acidity of the hydroxyl hydrogen or due to the difference in electronegativity between carbon and oxygen. The easy dissociation of the hydroxyl oxygen-hydrogen provide reactions to form an ester with an alcohol and to form a water-soluble salt with an alkali. Almost infinite esters are formed through condensation reaction called esterification between carboxylic acid and alcohol, which produces water. The second reaction theory is the addition of electrons to the electron-deficient carbon atom of the carboxyl group. One more th
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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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From Which Mineral is Radium Obtained? From Which Mineral is Radium Obtained? 0 Warning: Illegal string offset 'alt_text' in /home/resultwa/public_html/edupil.com/wp-content/themes/edupil155/includes/theme.php on line 742 Warning: Illegal string offset 'description' in /home/resultwa/public_html/edupil.com/wp-content/themes/edupil155/includes/theme.php on line 743 0 Warning: Illegal string offset 'alt_text' in /home/resultwa/public_html/edupil.com/wp-content/themes/edupil155/includes/theme.php on line 742 Warning: Illegal string offset 'description' in /home/resultwa/public_html/edupil.com/wp-content/themes/edupil155/includes/theme.php on line 743 Answer: (4) Pitchblende Radium obtained from Pitchblende Mineral. It was discovered by the Pierre Curie Marie in 1898. It is the heaviest known as alkaline earth metal. About Radium-
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Table of Elements in Greek and Latin (Rome) Language. Sidebar Periodic Table of Elements The Greek language and Greek myth have contributed greatly to the sciences, including chemistry. This is most apparent in the Periodic Table of Elements. A table of the elements with mythological influences, or at least have the Greek language to thank for their names, is below. For kicks, I have included the Latin (Roman) terms also. (Please note: this is not the complete table of elements, only those with Greek or Latin influences.) Actinium From the Greek wordaktinos (ray) Aluminum From the Latin wordalumen, or"bitter". Antimony From the Greek words anti (opposed) and monos (solitude) Argon From the Greek wordargon (inactive) Arsenic From the Greek wordarsenikos and the Latin wordarsenicum, meaning "yellow orpiment". Astatine From the Greek wordastatos (unstable) Barium From the Greek wordbarys (heavy) Bromine From the Greek wordbrômos (stench) Cadmium Symbol: Cd Atomic Number: 48 From the Greek wordkadmeia (ancient name for calamine) and from the Latin word cadmia.Cadmus, in Greek myth, was the founder of Thebes. Calcium From the latin wordcalcis (lime) Carbon Ceres (asteroid), and the Roman version of Demeter, the goddess of agriculture. Cesium From the Latin wordcaesius (sky blue) Chlorine From the Greek wordkhlôros (green) Chromium From the Greek wordchrôma (color) Copper From the Latin wordcyprium, after the island of Cyprus and birthplace of Aphrodite. Dysprosium From the Greek worddysprositos (hard to get at). Fluorine From the Latin wordfluo (flow) Gold From the Latin wordaurum (gold). In Roman mythology, Aurora was the goddess of dawn--golden indeed. Helium From the Greek wordhêlios (sun); Helios in Greek mythology was the god of the Sun. Hydrogen Symbol: H Atomic Number: 1 From the Greek words hudôr (water) and gennan(generate). Heracles fought the Hydra of Lerna (a sea town) for his second labor. Iodine From the Greek wordiôdes (violet). Iridium Symbol: Ir Atomic Number: 77 From the Latin wordiridis (rainbow). The Greeks had a messenger goddess, Iris, whose colorful cape flowed behind her. Iron From the Latin wordferrum (iron) Krypton Symbol: Kr Atomic Number: 36 From the Greek wordkryptos (hidden). In modern language, words such as "encrypt" can be discerned from the Greek. Lanthanum From the Greek wordlanthaneis (to lie hidden). Lead Symbol: Pb Atomic Number: 82 Name Origin: From the Greek word protos (first). Some Greeks believd that the first god ever was Protogonus, or "first born". Symbol Origin: From the Latin wordplumbum (lead) Lithium From the Greek wordlithos (stone) Manganese From the Latin wordmangnes (magnet) Molybdenum From the Greek word molubdos (lead) Neodymium Symbol: Nd Atomic Number: 60 From the Greek words neos (new) anddidymos (twin). Twins appear regularly in Greek myth, from the Dioscuri (Castor & Polydeuces) to the divine twins (Artemis & Apollo). Neon Form the Greek word neos (new) Neptunium After the planet Neptune, the Roman sea god, identified as Poseidon in Greek myth. Niobium Symbol: Nb Atomic Number: 41 After Niobe, daughter of mythical king (Tantalus). She had bragged about her set of seven girls and seven boys, scoffing at Leto for only having two children. Apollo and Artemis promptly killed her offspring. Niobe, in despair, was turned to stone by the gods. Osmium From the Greek word osmë (odor) Oxygen From the Greek words oxus (acid) andgennan (generate) Palladium From the Greek goddess (Pallas) and after an asteroid Phosphorous Symbol: P Atomic Number: 15 From the Greek words phôs (light) andphoros (bearer), Phosphoros was a god of light in Greek myth. Plutonium After the planet Pluto and the Latin god of the Underworld (Hades in Greek). Potassium Symbol Origin: From the Latin word kalium Praseodymium From the Greek words prasios (green) anddidymos (twin) Promethium From the Titan Prometheus who stole fire of the sky and gave it to man. Protactinium From the Greek word protos (first) [see name origin for lead]. Radium From the Latin word radius (ray) Rhodium From the Greek word rhodon
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C Music TV - Composers - SIMON AND GARFUNKEL contact SIMON AND GARFUNKEL Paul Simon & Art Garfunkel (known collectively as Simon & Garfunkel) are American composers & pop musicians. They are best known for their hit singles 'The Sounds of Silence', 'Mrs. Robinson' (featured in Dustin Hoffman's 1967 film 'The Graduate'), 'Bridge Over Troubled Water' & 'Scarborough Fair' (which is their definitive arrangement of the traditional song.)
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Your next box set: King of the Hill | Television & radio | The Guardian Your next box set Your next box set: King of the Hill Almost as close to a real-life sitcom as it is to its animated peers, King of the Hill is a tender, funny portrayal of middle America Men who love lawnmowers . . . King of the Hill. Photograph: c.20thC.Fox/Everett / Rex Features Friday 20 August 2010 01.45 EDT First published on Friday 20 August 2010 01.45 EDT Share on Messenger Close In the first ever scene of King of the Hill, Hank Hill and his friends stand around the front of Hank's broken-down Ford truck, drinking beer and lamenting the state of the US auto industry: "Detroit hasn't felt any real pride since George Bush went to Japan and vomited on their auto executives." Hill is a simple man, probably much closer to an American everyman than Homer Simpson. The best propane salesman in Arlen, Texas, Hank is such a straight-up red-stater that he forbids his son Bobby from writing a school project on President Josiah Bartlet from the West Wing – and makes him extol the virtues of Ronald Reagan instead. Yet Hank, the other Hills and their neighbours are no Republican hicks, whatever Hank's yuppie Laotian neighbours the Souphanousinphones reckon. They're just straight-up folk. Whereas series creator Mike Judge's previous series, Beavis and Butt-Head, focused on two cartoon idiots, the Hills are more human. Everything from the direction to the dialogue was more realistic than the likes of The Simpsons and South Park. It could almost have been a Roseanne-like sitcom. And it had a star guest list to boot (including Renée Zellweger and Owen Wilson). Much of the humour and affection lies in Hank's emotional repression. When asked to tell his son he loves him, his response is: "I can't do that, you know how I was raised." But his son Bobby, an aspiring comedian, and Boggle-champ wife Peggy provide an emotional counterpoint, as does Peggy's naive niece, Luanne Platter, who moves in with the Hills to get away from her fighting parents. Luanne was, of course, voiced by Brittany Murphy, who died just a few months after the last ever episode aired. Like other Fox shows in the US, KotH suffered death by 1,000 cuts: cancelled, revived, cancelled again. Not a proud way to go, but 12 years was an excellent run for a tender, funny portrayal of middle America – and men who love their lawnmowers almost as much as their families.
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Articles Thornton, Billy Bob Billy Bob Thornton is an actor, director, screenwriter, and musician who began his film career in the late 1980s and has since starred in a number of popular and critically acclaimed films. He received an Academy Award for Best Adapted Screenplay for Sling Blade (1996). Billy Bob Thornton was born on August 4, 1955, in Hot Springs (Garland County) , the oldest son of high school basketball coach Billy Ray Thornton and Virginia Faulkner, a psychic. At seven months of age, he set the Clark County record for heaviest infant, at thirty pounds. He has two younger brothers, Jimmy Don and John David. Residing with over a dozen relatives in a shack with no electricity or plumbing, the Thorntons subsisted on the game caught by Virginia’s father. In 1963, they settled in Malvern (Hot Spring County) . By third grade, Thornton was writing, acting, and playing the drums. At Malvern High School, he excelled in baseball as a pitcher and landed the lead in the school play, Egad, What a Cad. After graduating from high school in 1973, Thornton lost his father to lung cancer. Over the next few years, Thornton and friends Mike and Nick Shipp performed as the rock trio Nothin’ Doin’. He tried out for the Kansas City Royals, but a wild pitch during his first at-bat cracked his collarbone. During the next few years, he worked as a roadie, drill press operator, bulldozer driver, and sawmill worker. In 1977, Thornton (accompanied by his friend, writer Tom Epperson) sought his fortune as a rock singer in New York and then California. Returning to Malvern, he briefly studied psychology at Henderson State University (HSU) in Arkadelphia (Clark County) . Through a request from Thornton’s mother, Governor Bill Clinton helped him land a job paving state highways. Thornton eventually became a recreation director for a mental health facility (an experience that inspired his script for Sling Blade). In 1983, he and the Shipp Brothers toured the South as Tres Hombres, a ZZ Top tribute band. Returning to California in 1984, Thornton studied acting and supported himself through menial jobs. Malnutrition triggered by an all-potato poverty diet landed him in the hospital with myocarditis. In 1988, his brother Jimmy Don died from a heart attack. Eventually, Thornton landed his first movie role and his Screen Actors Guild (SAG) card playing a hillbilly in the exploitation thriller Hunter’s Blood (1987). Thornton soon won parts playing disreputable characters on TV shows like Matlock and in low-budget films like Chopper Chicks in Zombietown (1991). In a fit of frustration on one movie set, he created the character of mentally challenged killer Karl Childers by making faces at himself in a mirror. He eventually developed the character into the screenplay for Sling Blade. During a chance encounter at a Christmas party, Thornton met filmmaker Billy Wilder, who advised him to write screenplays. Thornton pursued screenwriting with Tom Epperson. Their brutal thriller, One False Move (1992), became an acclaimed independent hit. TV producer Harry Thomason cast Thornton in two episodes of Evening Shade opposite Burt Reynolds. Next came Thomason’s political sitcom Hearts Afire (1992–1995), in which Thornton played a sarcastic Beltway insider. With a modest budget, Thornton returned to Arkansas to direct Sling Blade, costarring Robert Duvall, John Ritter, and Dwight Yoakam. Thornton’s Karl Childers became one of cinema’s most memorable characters. Thornton won the Oscar for Best Adapted Screenplay (he was also nominated for Best Actor). Thornton received Oscar and Golden Globe nominations for his performance in A Simple Plan (1998). He directed the Western All The Pretty Horses (2000) and the comedy Daddy and Them (2001). Also in 2001, he earned double Golden Globe acting nominations for Bandits (2001) and The Man Who Wasn’t There (2001). He received another Golden Globe nomination for the title role in Bad Santa (2003) and drew raves for his vulnerable portrayal of frontiersman Davy Crockett in The Alamo (2004) and for the football drama Fri
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Dosimeter - 必应 Sign in Dosimeter A radiation dosimeter is a device that measures exposure to ionizing radiation. It has two main uses: for human radiation protection and for measurement of dose in both medical and industrial processes. Dosimeter Personal dosimeters The personal ionising radiation dosimeter is of fundamental importance in the disciplines of radiation dosimetry and radiation health physics and is primarily used to estimate the radiation dose deposited in an individual wearing the device. Ionising radiation damage to the human body is cumulative, and is related to the total dose received, for which the SI unit is the sievert. Workers exposed to radiation, such as radiographers, nuclear power plant workers, doctors using radiotherapy, those in laboratories using radionuclides, and HAZMAT teams are required to wear dosimeters so a record of occupational exposure can be made. Such devices are known as "legal dosimeters" if they have been approved for use in recording personnel dose for regulatory purposes. Dosimeters can be worn to obtain a whole body dose and there are also specialist types that can be worn on the fingers or clipped to headgear, to measure the localised body irradiation for specific activities. Common types of personal dosimeters for ionizing radiation include: Electronic personal dosimeter (EPD)[edit] Main article: Electronic Personal Dosimeter The electronic personal dosimeter (EPD) is an electronic device that has a number of sophisticated functions, such as continual monitoring which allows alarm warnings at preset levels and live readout of dose accumulated. These are especially useful in high dose areas where residence time of the wearer is limited due to dose constraints. The dosimeter can be reset, usually after taking a reading for record purposes, and thereby re-used multiple times. MOSFET dosimeter[edit] MOSFET dosimeters are now used as clinical dosimeters for radiotherapy radiation beams. The main advantages of MOSFET devices are: 1. The MOSFET dosimeter is direct reading with a very thin active area (less than 2 μm). 2. The physical size of the MOSFET when packaged is less than 4 mm. 3. The post radiation signal is permanently stored and is dose rate independent. Gate oxide of MOSFET which is conventionally silicon dioxide is an active sensing material in MOSFET dosimeters. Radiation creates defects (acts like electron-hole pairs) in oxide, which in turn affects the threshold voltage of the MOSFET. This change in threshold voltage is proportional to radiation dose. Alternate high-k gate dielectrics like Hafnium dioxide and Aluminum oxides are also proposed as a radiation dosimeters. Film badge dosimeter[edit] Main article: Film badge dosimeter Film badge dosimeters are for one-time use only. The level of radiation absorption is indicated by a change to the film emulsion, which is shown when the film is developed. Quartz fiber dosimeter[edit] Main article: Quartz fiber dosimeter Quartz fiber dosimeters are charged to a high voltage. As the gas in the dosimeter chamber becomes ionized by radiation the charge leaks away, causing the fiber indicator to change against a graduated scale. Thermoluminescent dosimeter (TLD)[edit] Main article: Thermoluminescent dosimeter A thermoluminescent dosimeter measures ionizing radiation exposure by measuring the intensity of visible light emitted from a crystal in the detector when heated. The intensity of light emitted is dependent upon the radiation exposure. Both the quartz fiber and film badge types are being superseded by the TLD and the EPD. ^ Advances in kilovoltage x-ray beam dosimetry in http://dx.doi.org/10.1088/0031-9155/59/6/R183 ^ Polymer gel dosimetry review in http://dx.doi.org/10.1088/0031-9155/55/5/R01 ^ phd1 ^ http://www.mosfet.ca/global/pdf/technotes/te_4.pdf ^ V. S. Senthil Srinivasan and Arun Pandya, ″Dosimetry aspects of hafnium oxide metal-oxide-semiconductor (MOS) capacitor″, Thin Solid Films Volume 520, Issue 1, 31 October 2011, Pages 574–577 ^ Frame, Paul (2007-07-25). "Pocket Chambers and Pocket Dosimeters". Health ph
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Effective Communication at Pepsi Co - Term Paper Effective Communication at Pepsi Co Which Indian state is at the eastern end of the Himalayas? A: Assam. What is the name of the atmospheric gas which screens out the sun's harmful ultraviolet radiation? A: Ozone. What is the world's deepest ocean? A: Pacific. Which is the largest animal ever to have inhabited the Earth? A: Blue Whale. What once covered 14% of the Earth's land area, but by 1991 over half had been destroyed? A: Rainforest. Which inland sea between Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan is fast disappearing because the rivers that feed it have been diverted and dammed? A: Aral Sea. The damaged Chernobyl nuclear power station is situated in which country? A: Ukraine. What type of rock is granite? A: Igneous. What type of rock is basalt? A: Igneous. What is the main constituent of natural gas? A: Methane. What is the term for nutrient enrichment of lakes? A: Eutrophication. Which of the Earth's atmospheric layers reflects radio waves? A: Ionosphere. Which gas forms 80% of Earth's atmosphere? A: Nitrogen. In which mountain chain would you find Mount Everest? A: Himalayas. What is the collective term for substances such as coal, oil and natural gas, the burning of which produces carbon dioxide? A: Fossil fuel. What contributes to the greenhouse effect at lower atmospheric levels, but in the upper atmosphere protects life on Earth? A: Ozone. What is the name of the process by which substances are washed out of the soil? A: Leaching. Who was director of the environmental pressure group Friends of the Earth 1984 - 90? A: Jonathon Porritt. Which European country is committed to decommissioning all of its nuclear reactors? A: Sweden. Which Canadian city gave its name to the 1987world agreement on protection of the ozone layer? A: Montreal. Five-legged creatures have damaged which 1250 mile long wonder of the world? A: Great Barrier Reef.
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Could it be Darren Clarke v Davis Love III for the 2016 Ryder Cup? | Sport | The Guardian Could it be Darren Clarke v Davis Love III for the 2016 Ryder Cup? Ewan Murray Clarke looks nailed on to be Europe’s captain at next year’s Ryder Cup but the USA may yet choose a leader for Hazeltine from left field Darren Clarke is favourite to become Europe's captain at Hazeltine in 2016 and has the backing of most players. Photograph: Ross Kinnaird/Getty Images Contact author Share on Messenger Close The Ryder Cup hiatus, which has stretched to almost five months, will end on Wednesday when Europe’s captain for next year’s meeting with the United States at Hazeltine will be named. Darren Clarke is the overwhelming favourite to succeed Paul McGinley in seeking to continue a terrific European run in the event. In short, it would rank as a major shock if Clarke is not given the nod by the five-man selection panel but, because the gathering inside the Wentworth Club’s Ryder Cup Room will make the first and last meeting of that committee and a vote must be taken, there cannot be certainty. History tells us that politics can play a part in these affairs, despite the streamlining of the selection process. Miguel Ángel Jiménez is apparently the only legitimate alternative to Clarke, with Thomas Bjorn a long-shot outsider. Colin Montgomerie, McGinley, David Howell, José María Olazábal and the outgoing European Tour chief executive, George O’Grady, are the men to make the call. An announcement is expected in the afternoon. Unlike the USA team, recent glories mean Europe are not in need of anything revolutionary, rather someone who can take forward the template that has proved so fruitful in recent times. Clarke’s appeal is obvious. The 2011 Open champion has enjoyed a successful Ryder Cup spell as player and vice-captain. Crucially, he has commanded the public support of the people who should matter most in the event – the players. Rory McIlroy, Graeme McDowell, Justin Rose, Ian Poulter and Martin Kaymer are among those who have backed the Clarke cause. After his belated Open success, Ryder Cup captaincy was the next obvious step for Clarke, a matter which will not have been lost on the man himself. The case for Jiménez is tougher to make. For all he is depicted as something of a jolly inspiration to middle-aged men who enjoy wine and cigars, there is little to actually suggest he could command the necessary level of respect as a captain. Jiménez rarely communicates publicly in English, especially to the media. When he does, a language barrier – deliberate or otherwise – is apparent. In the context of the venue, Clarke commands more respect from US golf followers than Jiménez. Partly that is because of the blunt reality that Clarke has enjoyed the more impressive playing career on the big stage, despite the admirable longevity of Jiménez. And yet, it is unquestionable that the Europe captaincy should not remain the want of golfers from Great Britain and Ireland, as has been the case for too long. It is that which makes the Jiménez candidacy intriguing, a point which certainly will not be lost on Olazábal. McGinley and Clarke, having once been close friends, have suffered a more recent breakdown in their relationship, but McGinley has always been adamant he will do what is best for team rather than on the grounds of personality. In theory, Montgomerie would be in the Clarke camp, as would Howell, who shared a management stable with the 46-year-old until recently. Fascinating Ryder Cup news has emanated from across the Atlantic with the leaking of suggestions that Davis Love III is poised for a return as their captain at Hazeltine . Love took charge of the USA team at Medinah, where they were famously upstaged by an outstanding European Sunday comeback. Two factors are pertinent here. Fred Couples had been widely quoted as the man who would lead his country at Hazeltine, a matter that would have been raised by the task force specially formed to arrest ailing Ryder Cup fortunes. Couples brings a lot of qualities but the intense planning the U
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Who directed Back To The Future?
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Robert Zemeckis - IMDb IMDb Producer | Writer | Director A whiz-kid with special effects, Robert is from the Spielberg camp of film-making ( Steven Spielberg produced many of his films). Usually working with writing partner Bob Gale , Robert's earlier films show he has a talent for zany comedy ( Romancing the Stone (1984), 1941 (1979)) and special effect vehicles ( Who Framed Roger Rabbit (1988) and Back to ... See full bio » Born: What Makes the Golden Globe Awards So Entertaining? IMDb Special Correspondent Dave Karger breaks down why the Golden Globes are so much more entertaining than other award shows. Don't miss our live coverage of the Golden Globes beginning at 4 p.m. PST on Jan. 8 in our Golden Globes section. a list of 42 people created 18 Jul 2011 a list of 28 people created 05 Oct 2011 a list of 40 people created 30 Jan 2013 a list of 35 people created 01 Sep 2013 a list of 46 people created 10 months ago Do you have a demo reel? Add it to your IMDbPage How much of Robert Zemeckis's work have you seen? User Polls Won 1 Oscar. Another 33 wins & 34 nominations. See more awards » Known For The Ark (TV Series) (executive producer) ( announced ) 2016 Allied (producer - produced by) - Snap Ending (1997) ... (executive producer) - Panic (1997) ... (executive producer) 1996 The Frighteners (executive producer) 1995 W.E.I.R.D. World (TV Movie) (executive producer) 1993 Johnny Bago (TV Series) (producer) 1992 Trespass (executive producer) 1992 Two-Fisted Tales (TV Movie) (executive producer) 1984 Used Cars (TV Movie) (executive producer) Hide 1980 Used Cars (written by) 1979 1941 (screenplay) / (story) 1972 The Lift (Short) (written by) Hide 1991 Make It Happen (Video short) Hide 2003 Idle (Short) (project mentor) Hide 2016 The Amazing Walk (Video documentary short) Himself 2016 The Walk: Pillars of Support (Video documentary short) Himself 2015 Le grand journal de Canal+ (TV Series documentary) Himself 2013 Cinema 3 (TV Series) Himself 2012 Piers Morgan Tonight (TV Series) Himself - Guest 2012 Good Morning America (TV Series) Himself - Guest 1994-2012 Charlie Rose (TV Series) Himself - Guest 2012 The Hour (TV Series) Himself 2011 Ace of Cakes (TV Series) Himself 2010 Tales from the Future (TV Mini-Series documentary) Himself 2008 Beowulf: Mapping the Journey (Video documentary short) Himself (uncredited) 2008 Creating the Ultimate Beowulf (Video documentary short) Himself 2008 The Art of Beowulf (Video documentary short) Himself 2008 The Origins of Beowulf (Video documentary short) Himself 2005 Biography (TV Series documentary) Himself 2004 4Pop (TV Series documentary) Himself 1997-2004 HBO First Look (TV Series documentary) Himself 2001 The Island (Video short) Himself 2001 The Making of 'Cast Away' (Video documentary short) Himself 1997 The Directors (TV Series documentary) Himself 1997 Mundo VIP (TV Series) Himself 1997 Bl!tz (TV Series documentary) Himself 1991 The Media Show (TV Series) Himself 1989 First Works (TV Movie documentary) Himself 1987 Citizen Steve (Documentary short) Himself - Writer 2015 Some Jerk with a Camera (TV Series documentary) Himself 2014 The Goldbergs (TV Series) Himself 2014 A to Z (TV Series) Himself 2003 Who Made Roger Rabbit (Video documentary short) Himself 1 Print Biography | 7 Interviews | 6 Articles | 2 Magazine Cover Photos | See more » Height: Did You Know? Personal Quote: From where I sit, I see the digital cinema creating sloppiness on the part of filmmakers because they know if they really get in trouble they can fix it later. So they don't pay that much attention, and of course it costs a lot of money. See more » Trivia: He is rated an Instrument Flight Rules (IFR) private pilot. See more » Trademark: Often uses a scene in a restaurant/bar, with the main character starting a fight and then fleeing out into the street, where a complicated chase ensues ( Back to the Future (1985), Who Framed Roger Rabbit (1988), Back to the Future Part II (1989), Back to the Future Part III (1990)). See more » Nickname:
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An Adventure in Space and Time (TV Movie 2013) - 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 Adventure in Space and Time ( 2013 ) 1h 30min A dramatisation of the early years of Doctor Who (1963), with the story revolving around BBC executive Sydney Newman , novice producer Verity Lambert and actor William Hartnell . Director: a list of 30 titles created 20 Mar 2012 a list of 47 titles created 01 Jan 2013 a list of 27 titles created 01 Nov 2013 a list of 37 titles created 6 months ago a list of 45 titles created 1 week ago Title: An Adventure in Space and Time (TV Movie 2013) 8.3/10 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 & 8 nominations. See more awards » Photos With the 50th anniversary of Doctor Who (1963) approaching, former Doctors Peter Davison , Colin Baker and Sylvester McCoy try to sneak onto the set of the anniversary special. Director: Peter Davison Doctor Who (TV Movie 1996) Adventure | Drama | Sci-Fi The newly-regenerated Doctor takes on the Master on the turn of the millennium, 31 December 1999. Director: Geoffrey Sax Prequel to series seven of Doctor Who (2005); five short films show the home life of Amy and Rory, while The Doctor has a few adventures of his own. Stars: Arthur Darvill, Karen Gillan, Matt Smith British physicist Brian Cox lectures on the nature of time and space, black holes, time dilation and the possibility of time travel a la Doctor Who by using experiments featuring celebrity ... See full summary » Directors: Steve Smith, Ashley Way Stars: Brian Cox, Matt Smith, Jim Al-Khalili This series takes place in the TARDIS asks the question "what does the doctor do when his companions are asleep"? Stars: Matt Smith, Karen Gillan, Alex Kingston The Doctor, Amy, and Rory get stuck in a time paradox within the T.A.R.D.I.S. Director: Richard Senior Amy reminds The Doctor he needs to have an adventure once in a while, the Doctor complies and sets the TARDIS to its "adventure setting". After a series of malfunctions, the ship lands in ... See full summary » Stars: Elliot Barnes-Worrell, Karen Gillan, Sarah Louise Madison A series of documentaries celebrating the 50th anniversary of Doctor Who (1963), each focusing on a different incarnation of the Doctor. Stars: Gareth Pierce, Steven Moffat, Marcus Wilson Highlights from the third Doctor Who Prom, hosted by Matt Smith and Jenna-Louise Coleman, which featured music from the series - performed by the BBC Philharmonic and London Philharmonic Choir. Director: Richard Senior Behind the scenes of the making of Doctor Who with the cast, crew and directors. Stars: Russell T. Davies, David Tennant, Steven Moffat Before the Doctor can settle down to married life, he must face one last confrontation with his deadly enemy of certain death - the Master. Director: John Henderson Doctor Who: Dreamland (TV Mini-Series 2009) Animation | Adventure | Sci-Fi While visiting a local diner, The Doctor finds an alien artifact and ends up on a mission to save the Rivesh Mantilax from the danger of the Viperox and the U.S. Military. Stars: David Tennant, Georgia Moffett, Tim Howar Edit Storyline In 1963 Sydney Newman, progressive head of BBC TV's drama department, wants to fill a Saturday tea-time slot with a show with youth appeal and hits on the idea of an august figure, like a doctor, leading a group of companions on time travel adventures. He engages inexperienced young producer Verity Lambert to expand the idea. Fighting sexist and racial bigotry Verity and young Indian director Waris Hussein persuade crusty character actor William Hartnell to play the doctor figure and, despite technical hiccups and competition with coverage of the Kennedy assassination, the first episode of 'Doctor Who' is born. As the show becomes a success Hartnell displays an obsession with his character b
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Al OERTER - Olympic Athletics | United States of America Al OERTER An Olympic legend, American discus thrower Al Oerter was the first track and field athlete to win four successive Olympic titles, a feat since equalled only by Carl Lewis in the long jump. Four new Olympic records Oerter took the gold medal in the discus in 1956, 1960, 1964 and 1968, setting a new Olympic record on each occasion, although he was never the favourite to win the event. His third victory in 1964 was remarkable for the fact that he overcame the handicap of neck and rib injuries, but still managed to set a career best. He also won the Pan-American title in 1959 and set four world records, the first of which in 1962 gave him the distinction of being the first man to record a legal throw of over 200 feet (60.96 metres). The longest throw in 1980 Oerter retired after the Olympic Games of 1968 but returned to full-time competition in 1977 with the goal of making the 1980 Olympic Games and winning a fifth gold medal. He finished 5th at the TAC Championships in 1979 and 6th in 1980. His comeback was derailed by the 1980 Olympic boycott by the United States, but Oerter did post the longest throw in the world in 1980.
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Famous Olympians Famous Olympians Olympians ‧ since 1850 ‧ Birthday-Anniversaries Top Surnames This project is a place to list famous and "historic" Olympians and perhaps connect them to Geni profiles. Youngest Olympic Champions in History The youngest athlete to participate at the Modern Olympics was Dimitrios Loundras of Greece who was 10 years, 216 days old when he competed in men's team parallel bars gymnastics at the 1896 Games in Athens. Inge Sørensen of Denmark was 12 yrs, 24 days old when she won a bronze medal in the 200m Breaststroke in 1936. The youngest athlete to win a gold Marjorie Gestring of the United States who was 13 years, 267 days old when she won the women's springboard diving event at the 1936 Summer Games in Berlin. Barbara Pearl Jones won gold at the 1952 Helsinki Olympics. At 15 years old, she is still the youngest track and field gold medalist in history. Marjorie Gestring won gold for the United States diving team in the 1936 Berlin Games when she was only 13 years old. Due to the war, she was unable to defend her title. Nadia Elena Comaneci was the first gymnast to get a perfect score at the Olympics, she was also the youngest to win the all-around title at only 14 years old during the 1976 Montreal Olympic Games. Bob Mathias was able to overcome his inexperience to win the Decathlon at the 1948 London Games easily at just 17-years old, and without knowing many of the rules of the event. Eleanor Simmonds is the youngest Paralympic Champion, winning gold in the 100 and 400-meters swimming competition for England at only 13 years old. Simmonds continues to train in her hometown of Swansea. Fu Minxia Olympic diver - winning a gold medal award while in her teens. She won gold in Barcelona 1992 at just 14 years old. The youngest runner to win the Olympic marathon, as well as the four major marathons, Sammy Wanjiru was only 22 years old when he won in Beijing 2008. He died two years later in an apparent suicide. Tara Lipinksi, figure skater, won the gold medal at the 1998 Winter Games when she was only 15 years old. She is still the youngest gold medalist in the Winter Olympic Game history. Henry Cejudo the youngest ever American wrestling champion (21) at the Beijing 2008 Olympics. He is expected to defend his title in 2012 despite a short lived retirement. Dmitry Nelyubin is the youngest cycler to ever win a gold medal at 17 in Seoul 1988. Unfortunately, Nelybuin would be killed in a street fight in 2005. His attackers were charged with murder. Oldest Olympic Champions in History Oscar Swahn won a gold medal for shooting at the 1912 Olympics, when he was 64 years and 280 days old. At the time of his win, Swahn was 9 months older than Galen Spencer had been when he won his gold medal in 1904. The oldest ever Olympian is Oscar Swahn of Sweden. He was 72 years, 281 days old when he competed at the 1920 Olympics in shooting. He also qualified for the 1924 Olympics but withdrew without competing. Arthur von Pongracz of Austria competed at age 72 in Dressage in 1936, becoming one of the oldest ever competitors at the Olympics. He was born June 25, 1864 and competed on August 12-13, 1936, - 72 years and 49 days old. Hiroshi Hoketsu equestrian rider became the oldest Japanese Olympic representative at age 67in Beijing 2008. Hoketsu first took part in the Olympics in 1964, and he has also made the team for the 2012 Olympics, where he will be 71 years old. Louis, Count du Douet de Graville (69 years, 95 days) competed in Equestrian at the 1900 Olympics. He was born February 27, 1831, competed June 2, 1900. Galen Carter Spencer was an American who competed in archery at the 1904 Summer Olympics. He won the gold medal in the team competition. He was born September 19, 1840, and competed on September 19, 1904, which means he competed on his 64th birthday. Jerry Millner (born July 5, 1847) was a British shooter who represented Great Britain and Ireland at the 1908 Summer Olympics. He won a gold medal in the Free rifle at 1000 yards. At the time he was 61 years and 4 days old. Lorna Johnstone was the oldest wom
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Ascorbic acid is which vitamin?
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Effective for: Vitamin C deficiency. Taking vitamin C by mouth or injecting as a shot prevents and treats vitamin C deficiency, including scurvy. Also, taking vitamin C can reverse problems associated with scurvy. Likely Effective for: Iron absorption. Administering vitamin C along with iron can increase how much iron the body absorbs in adults and children. A genetic disorder in newborns called tyrosinemia. Taking vitamin C by mouth or as a shot improves a genetic disorder in newborns in which blood levels of the amino acid tyrosine are too high. Possibly Effective for: Age-related vision loss (age-related macular degeneration; AMD). Taking vitamin C in combination with zinc, vitamin E, and beta-carotene daily seems to help prevent vision loss or slow the worsening of AMD in patients with advanced AMD. There is not enough evidence to know if this combination helps people with less advanced macular disease or if it prevents AMD. Using vitamin C with other antioxidants, but without zinc, does not seem to have any effect on AMD. Decreasing protein in the urine (albuminuria). Taking vitamin C plus vitamin E can reduce protein in the urine in people with diabetes. Hardening of the arteries (atherosclerosis). Taking vitamin C by mouth seems to decrease the risk of artery hardening. Vitamin C also appears to slow the rate at which artery hardening worsens. More research is needed to understand the effects of vitamin C intake from the diet or supplements on this condition once it has developed. Cancer. Consuming vitamin C in the diet might decrease the risk of developing mouth cancers and other cancers. Some research suggests that increasing vitamin C intake through fruits and vegetables reduces the risk of cancer. However, taking vitamin C supplements does not appear to reduce cancer risk. Common cold. There is some controversy about the effectiveness of vitamin C for treating the common cold. However, the majority of evidence shows that taking high doses of vitamin C might shorten the course of the cold by 1 to 1.5 days in some patients. Taking vitamin C is not effective for preventing the common cold. Chronic pain condition (complex regional pain syndrome). Taking vitamin C after a wrist fracture seems to decrease the risk of developing a chronic pain condition called complex regional pain syndrome. Kidney problems related to contrast media used during a diagnostic test called angiography. Taking vitamin C before and after an angiography seems to reduce the risk of developing kidney problems. Redness (erythema) after cosmetic skin procedures. There is some evidence that using a particular vitamin C skin cream can decrease the amount and duration of skin redness following laser resurfacing for scar and wrinkle removal. Lung infections caused by heavy exercise. Using vitamin C before heavy physical exercise, such as a marathon, might prevent upper respiratory infections that sometimes follow heavy exercise. Gallbladder disease. There is some evidence that taking vitamin C might help to prevent gallbladder disease in women. However, vitamin C does not seem to have this effect in men. Ulcers in the stomach caused by bacteria called H. pylori. Taking vitamin C seems to decrease some of the side effects caused by treatment for H. pylori infections. After H. pylori bacteria are killed, vitamin C appears to decrease the development of precancerous lesions in the stomach. However, other research suggests that vitamin C does not improve healing from H. pylori infection. Abnormal breakdown of red blood cells (hemolytic anemia). Treatment with vitamin C can improve hemolytic anemia. High blood pressure. Taking vitamin C along with conventional blood pressure-lowering medications appears to decrease systolic blood pressure (the top number in a blood pressure reading) by a small amount, but does not seem to decrease diastolic pressure (the bottom number). Taking vitamin C supplements alone does not seem to affect blood pressure. Lead poisoning. Consuming vitamin C in the diet seems to lower blood levels of lead. Helping medicines used for
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Jim's Quizzer | Free quizzes for ever | Page 6 Free quizzes for ever The first of an occasional “themed” quiz for you. The Film Quiz 1 1 “Nobody Does It Better” is the theme from which of the Bond films? 2 In what type of book shop did Hugh Grant’s character work in Notting Hill? 3 What was the name of the forest planet in the film Avatar? 4 Who played Dr Who in the 1965 film Doctor Who & the Daleks? 5 Apart from Earth, which other planet features in the Schwarzenegger film Total Recall? 6 Who was Whoopie Goldberg hiding from in Sister Act? 7 Which film was the first to feature the Sensurround special effect in cinemas? 8 Which of the Marx Brothers played the piano? 9 In which 1992 film did Sharon Stone show Michael Douglas that she wasn’t wearing underwear? 10 Which comedian played Billy Bones in A Muppet Treasure Island in 1996? 11 Which Marilyn Monroe film shares its name with a 1966 hit by the Hollies? 12 Tom Dick & Harry were the 3 tunnels in The Great Escape but which one did they escape from? 13 Which country’s bobsleigh team features in the film Cool Runnings? 14 What was the first name of Macauley Culkin’s character in Home Alone? 15 The animated film Tangled features which fairy tale character? Answers 1 The Spy Who Loved Me 2 Travel 1 Which hat is named after a city in Morocco? 2 What was the price on the Mad Hatter’s hat in Alice in Wonderland? 3 Which military headgear is also the surname of a famous football manager? 4 The name of which hat is part of the title of a classic F Scott Fitzgerald book? 5 Who had a top 10 hit in 1975 with All Around My Hat? Precious Stones 6 America & Love on the Rocks by Neil Diamond feature on the soundtrack of which 1980 film? 7 Beryl the Peril featured in which comic? 8 In which year was Queen Victoria’s Diamond Jubilee? 9 The end theme to which TV series was a song called “Aqua Marina” (which is nearly a precious stone)? 10 What were the names of Alf Garnett’s wife, daughter & son-in-law in Till Death Us Do Part? Sex Scandals 11 What was the name of the White House intern who didn’t have sex with Bill Clinton (he said)? 12 Who was given 4 years in prison for perjury after an encounter with Monica Coghlan in Mayfair in 1987? 13 What was the name of the assistant that David Beckham was supposed to have had an affair with? 14 Which singer was arrested for a lewd act in the restroom of the Will Rogers Memorial Park, Beverley Hills in 1998? 15 Who resigned from MacMillan’s government as a result of an affair with Christine Keeler & what was he Minister for? Eighties 16 In 1984, which hotel in Brighton was bombed by the IRA in an attempt to assassinate Margaret Thatcher? 17 What was the name of the budget trans-Atlantic service operated by Laker Airways which went bust in 1982? 18 Who was minister of Health who caused a panic about salmonella in eggs in 1988? 19 At which Olympics did Steve Redgrave win his 1st Gold Medal? 20 What was the name of the volcano that erupted in the USA in 1980 & in which US State is it? General Knowledge 21 Which current BBC TV series is based on books written by Winston Graham? 22 What is the last US State alphabetically? 23 Who played Millie in the film Thoroughly Modern Millie? 24 Caroline Lucas is joint leader of which British political party? 25 How many sides does a heptagon have? 26 The main character says “Good luck, everyone” & blows a whistle at the end of which TV series? 27 Guernica by Picasso was painted in response to bombings during which war? 28 Which of his senses did Stevie Wonder lose in a car accident in 19
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Rapa Nui - Easter Island | Polynesian Cultural Center Home > Polynesian Culture > Rapa Nui (Easter Island) Easter Island (Rapa Nui) — The Navel of the World Also called Rapa Nui ("Great Rapa") or Te Pito o te Henua ("Navel of the World") by the islanders. About 1,500 years ago the adventurous chief, Hotu Matu'a, led his people to the isolated island of Rapa Nui where they lived in isolation from the rest of Polynesia for many generations. They called their home Te pito o te henua — "the navel [or center] of the world," as the phrase is often translated; however, it can also mean "the end of the land" — which aptly describes the distant map-dot. About a century ago a visiting Tahitian thought the shape of the island reminded him of one of his home islands, Rapa Iti [Small Rapa], and he gave the island its widely known Polynesian name, Rapa Nui [Big Rapa]. Today, while the people there are citizens of Chile, they still share a common Polynesian heritage with their "cousins" throughout the rest of Polynesia. Location Rapa Nui is located about 4,300 miles southeast of Hawai'i (it's actually closer to Antarctica). It is approximately 2,000 miles to the East of Tahiti and approximately 2,200 miles off the coast of Chile, making it one of the most isolated islands in the world. Its nearest neighbor, tiny Pitcairn Island where the mutineers from HMS Bounty and their Polynesian family and friends settled in 1790, is over 1,200 miles away. -return to top- Geography Rapa Nui, or Easter Island, is a small volcanic island that encompasses about 67 square miles of land mass, and at its highest point rises to about 1,700 feet. According to research and oral traditions, it was once covered with trees, which have since all been cut down, possibly to aid in the construction and transportation of the almost 900 moai or stone monuments. The main community is located at Hanga Roa ('Great Bay'). Thanks to the U.S. space program, NASA extended an existing runway into a full-length airstrip capable of handling an emergency landing of the space shuttle. Today, Lan Chile, the official carrier of Chile, provides regularly scheduled commercial air service to Rapa Nui. Population Just under 3,000 people live on Rapa Nui today, most of them Polynesians. Like many of the other Pacific islands during the 18th through early 20th centuries, European diseases and indentured labor practices decimated the population. For example, as many as 5,000 islanders were carried away to work in Peru, and only a few ever returned. About 1875, 500 more were taken to work the sugar plantations in Tahiti, where a small number of Easter Islanders remain to this day. At one point in the early 1900s there were only 111 Rapa Nui people left on the island; and while the slowly growing population has managed to hang on to much of their Polynesian culture, a great deal was also lost forever. For example, the people of Rapa Nui may have been the only Polynesians to have something akin to a writing system in the form of their rongorongo tablets, a few samples of which have survived to present times in widespread museums. The ability to translate them, however, seems to have been lost forever. History and Discovery As with all other Polynesian people, the islanders of Rapa Nui left no written history, but anthropologists believe they came from the area now called French Polynesia about 1,600 years ago. There is no indication of other subsequent contact with Polynesia; but some anthropologists believe there was also contact with or from South America because of the stone moai — which they believe could reflect Incan or Meso-American influence, as well as sweet potatoes — which botanists have proved came from the Americas. Oral tradition says the years between Hotu Matu'a and first contact with the western world were filled with growth to a population as large as 10,000, as well as the creation of the moai, but also with civil warfare, cannibalism and the complete deforestation of the land. Dutch admiral Jacob Roggeveen came upon Rapa Nui on Easter Sunday, 1722, hence the
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Lighthouses of Niue Lighthouses of Niue Niue (pronounced "new-ay") is an isolated Polynesian island country located in the South Pacific east of Tonga, south of Samoa, and west of the Cook Islands. The island is about 18 km (11 mi) in diameter, surrounded by a coral reef. The population on the island is about 1400. Niue is described as a "self-governing state in free association with New Zealand," not a colony but not quite an independent nation. The village of Alofi, on the west coast, is the capital. The territory has no traditional lighthouses, but there are several minor lights. It is likely that Maritime New Zealand has assisted in the installation and maintenance of these lights. Admiralty numbers are from volume K of the Admiralty List of Lights & Fog Signals. U.S. NGA List numbers are from Publication 111. General Sources A useful general map of the island. Range Rear Light, Alofi, September 2013 photo copyright Adam and Cindy, SV Bravo; used by permission Lightbeacons * [Alofi Range Rear] Date unknown. Active; focal plane 24 m (79 ft); continuous red light. 9 m (30 ft) framework structure carrying a trapezoidal daymark painted on both sides with red and white horizontal bands. A photo is above, and another photo is available, but the small structure is not seen in Google's satellite view . The front light is on a similar, smaller structure with a diagonal red band, seen to the left of the rear light in the Panoramio photo . The range guides vessels through the pass in the coral reef. The wharf is known as Sir Robert's Wharf after Sir Robert Rex, the nation's first prime minister. Located at the base of the wharf at Alofi. Site open. Admiralty K4656.1; NGA 3160. Information available on lost lighthouses: Notable faux lighthouses:
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So, who are the 'moronic MPs' who nominated Jeremy Corbyn for the Labour leadership contest? | The Independent UK Politics So, who are the 'moronic MPs' who nominated Jeremy Corbyn for the Labour leadership contest? John McTernan said the 35 MPs who put Jeremy Corbyn on the ballot paper should be 'ashamed of themselves' after poll puts him on course to win Wednesday 22 July 2015 09:16 BST Click to follow Indy Politics The MPs who allowed Jeremy Corbyn to enter the Labour leadership contest so the party could "have a debate" are morons, according to a former adviser to Tony Blair. Mr Corbyn, who is on course to become Labour leader according to the first public poll of those eligible to vote, scraped onto the ballot paper by winning the backing of 35 MPs - the minimum number of nominations needed to enter the race. Some admitted nominating Mr Corbyn to ensure the contest represented the full spectrum of voices in the party and hoped members would dismiss the crazy views of the left in favour of a more mainstream candidate. But John McTernan, who advised Mr Blair during his time as Prime Minister, blamed them for the "disastrous" poll, which gave Mr Corbyn an astonishing 17 per cent lead over the second-placed candidate, Andy Burnham. In a blistering attack, Mr McTernan told BBC Two Newsnight: “The moronic MPs who nominated Jeremy Corbyn to ‘have a debate’ need their heads felt. They should be ashamed of themselves. They’re morons.” So who were the 35 MPs? Diane Abbott, MP for Hackney North and Stoke Newington Diane Abbott, one of Labour's candidates for London Mayor Rushanara Ali, MP for Bethnal Green and Bow Margaret Beckett, MP for Derby South Margaret Beckett, the former foreign secretary under Tony Blair, has been rumoured to have regretted her decision to nominate Mr Corbyn Richard Burgon, MP for Leeds East Dawn Butler MP, for Brent Central Ronnie Campbell, MP for Blyth Valley Sarah Champion, MP for Rotherham Sarah Champion has campaigned on behalf of child sex abuse victims Jo Cox, MP for Batley and Spen Neil Coyle, MP for Bermondsey and Old Southwark Jon Cruddas, MP for Dagenham Jon Cruddas, who is leading an independent review into Labour's election failure Clive Efford, MP for Eltham Frank Field, MP for Birkenhead Frank Field, the former welfare reform minister and long-time anti-poverty campaigner Louise Haigh, MP for Sheffield, Heeley Kelvin Hopkins, MP for Luton North Rupa Huq, MP for Ealing Central and Acton Imran Hussain, MP for Bradford East Huw Irranca-Davies, MP for Ogmore Sadiq Khan, MP for Tooting Sadiq Khan, another Labour candidate for London Mayor and served as shadow justice secretary under Ed Miliband David Lammy, MP for Tottenham David Lammy is also running to be Labour's candidate for London Mayor Clive Lewis MP, for Norwich South Rebecca Long-Bailey, MP for Salford and Eccles Gordon Marsden, MP for Blackpool South John McDonnell, MP for Hayes and Harlington Michael Meacher, MP for Oldham West and Royton Grahame Morris, MP for Easington Chi Onwurah, MP for Newcastle Upon Tyne Central Kate Osamor, MP for Edmonton Tulip Siddiq, MP for Hampstead and Kilburn Dennis Skinner, MP for Bolsover It is no surprise that Dennis Skinner, the veteran hard-left MP for Bolsover is on the list of MPs who voted for Corbyn Cat Smith, MP for Lancaster and Fleetwood Andrew Smith, MP for Oxford East Gareth Thomas, MP for Harrow West Emily Thornberry, MP for Islington South and Finsbury Emily Thornberry, who represents a neighbouring seat to Mr Corbyn, has said she hopes he won't win but nominated him anyway Jon Trickett, MP for Hemsworth Catherine West, MP for Hornsey and Wood Green Mr McTernan said the damage must be undone by one or two of the three mainstream candidates pulling out of the race to ensure Mr Corbyn does not win and lurch Labour to the left . “These figures are disastrous for the Labour Party, disastrous. The fact is the other candidates need to decide who is the ABC candidate - the Anyone But Corbyn candidate,” he said. Attempting to explain why Mr Corbyn was performing so well with Labour party membe
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Labour reshuffle: Diane Abbott made shadow home secretary - BBC News BBC News Labour reshuffle: Diane Abbott made shadow home secretary 7 October 2016 Close share panel Image copyright PA Image caption The appointments of Diane Abbott, Shami Chakrabarti, Nick Brown and Keir Starmer were announced on Thursday Diane Abbott has been promoted to shadow home secretary in Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn's front bench reshuffle. Ex-Liberty director Shami Chakrabarti is shadow attorney general and Keir Starmer, who left the team in June amid a wave of resignations, returns as shadow Brexit secretary. But Dame Rosie Winterton, who had tried to negotiate between Mr Corbyn and many of his MPs, is out as chief whip. Mr Corbyn's critics have suggested the reshuffle will fail to unify the party. One senior figure said the reshuffle so far looked "vengeful and cack-handed", and Middlesbrough South MP Tom Blenkinsop accused Mr Corbyn of "seeking submission not unity". Another MP, Neil Coyle, told BBC Radio 5 live that Dame Rosie's work during a difficult period for Labour had been "underestimated". He said that, despite everything, "the parliamentary votes have been fairly coherent and that's a direct result of someone who is a unifying figure - and that's Rosie as chief whip." It is understood that some Labour MPs who were thinking about returning to the front bench are now reconsidering. 'Opportunities to unite' But Mr Corbyn's team denied the reshuffle was divisive, saying other MPs who resigned will be returning to shadow cabinet roles later. A Labour spokesman said: "Jeremy has today spoken to a number of colleagues in the Parliamentary Labour Party and will continue to do so throughout the day. He has begun the process of appointing a new frontbench team." Jo Stevens, who has been brought in as the new shadow Welsh secretary , told BBC Radio 4's Today programme that she thought Mr Corbyn had reached out to unify the party. "I was one of the senior people in Owen Smith's leadership campaign and he's offered me a place on the shadow cabinet," she said. "The Labour Party is a collective and we're there to hold the government to account," she added. "That's why I stayed in my post in the summer and accepted the job yesterday." Ms Stevens said there would be opportunities on "plenty of issues" to unite the party against the Tories. 'Full circle' Mr Corbyn had promised to unite his party following his re-election as leader last month. Some posts have been vacant since the resignations in the aftermath of June's EU referendum in protest at his leadership. Image copyright AFP/Getty Image caption Mr Corbyn was re-elected Labour leader last month Former Director of Public Prosecutions Mr Starmer stood down from his shadow Home Office minister post in June. He will now join shadow foreign secretary Emily Thornberry, shadow international trade secretary Barry Gardiner, new shadow economic secretary Jonathan Reynolds and shadow chancellor John McDonnell on Labour's "shadow Brexit team". As well as moving Ms Abbott from shadow health secretary and Ms Stevens, Sarah Champion has been made shadow women and equalities minister. Announcing the changes to his top team, Mr Corbyn leader said in a statement: "I am delighted to confirm the appointments of four extremely talented women to our shadow cabinet. "These appointments mean, for the first time ever, two out of the three traditional 'great offices of state' will be shadowed by women." He added that his front bench would include 10 Labour MPs from the north of England and five black or ethnic minority MPs. Ms Abbott said of her new role: "I am honoured to serve. My first job when I left university was as a graduate trainee in the Home Office, so my career has come full circle." The position was vacated by Andy Burnham who quit to run in the Greater Manchester mayoral election. Analysis Image caption Front bench roles: Clive Lewis, Jo Stevens and Sarah Champion By Iain Watson, political correspondent Jeremy Corbyn's reshuffle sees big promotions for two women seen as his allies - Diane Abbott and Sham
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Articles at Lift Up: Mystery of Alexeev Super Study: Another Mystery of the Legend by Arthur Chidlovski, 2007 He broke 80 world records, won 8 world titles, brought home 2 gold medals from the Olympics and got his image on the cover of every somehow significant magazine in the world. Vasily ALEXEEV is a true legend not only of Olympic weightlifting but of all sports. Like any legend, his name is surrounded with mystery. No one knows how he trained. No one knows his personal best results in training. No one knows how much he was getting paid for his world records. No one knows for sure when he was serious or joking. Does anyone know if Vasily was left-handed or right-handed? Without being sure whether we are serious or joking, the Lift Up conducted a super study on this subject matter. Unable to contact the Olympic weightlifting legend at the time of the study, the Lift Up presents a quick visual presentation featuring Vasily Alexeev in the sports and in the non-sports activites (see below). Unsolved Mysteries: Vasily Alexeev, Left Handed or Right Handed Athlete Note: Please scroll to the right. Some older browsers don't support the web technology used to generate the Super Study. If your browser doesn't, you will not be able to view the gallery of this athlete. Conclusions As noted above, Lift Up is not sure about the validity and seriousness of this study. Unable to draw any conclusions, we ask our visitors if anyone knows if Alexeev was left handed or right handed. Please don't let another mystery cover the legend, email us or leave a feedback to reveal the truth.
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"Masterminds" - Manchester Evening News, November 7, 2015 | Online Research Library: Questia Read preview Article excerpt 1. Playboy Russia covergirl Maria Kozhevnikova, boxer Nikolai Valuyev, and tennis player Marat Safin shared which honour in December 2011? 2. What William S Burroughs 1961 book popularised the rock music term 'heavy metal', and provided the names for at least two rock bands of the 1970s? 3. What main religion celebrates festivals including Nuakhai, Yatra (or Zatra/Jatra), Pongal, Holi and Shigmo? 4. Which country experienced the Velvet Revolution in Nov-Dec 1989? 5. According to the UK General Teaching Council how many of the 28,000 newly qualified teachers in 2010 had a computerrelated degree: 3; 30; 300 or 3,000? 6. Spell the word: Remanisence; Reminissense; Remeniscence; or Reminiscence? 7. What ancient Sanskrit word loosely meaning 'region' commonly now refers to people (and culture, products, etc) of Indian sub-continent origins? 8. Whom did Forbes Magazine list as the most powerful woman in the Southern Hemisphere in 2011? 9. Unrelated, what is a set of slats and a museum? 10. What ship, whose name means thunderbolt, was Nelson's flagship 1799-1801, and later a training ship for boys? 26 11. The Showa period of Japan coincided with what Emperor's reign? 12. Michael Morpurgo, author of the children's book War Horse, on In state Luther which the 2012 Spielberg film (of the same name) is based, held what UK position from 2003-5? 13. What fashionable Mediterranean resort hosted the G20 international economics conference at the height of the Greek Euro membership crisis? 27 14. How many cubic metres is the space in a room four metres square and three metres high? 15. Which politician bowled faster than Dennis Lillee and Andy Roberts? 16. What element is also known as hydrargyrum? David shows around 17. Whose father wrote and sang the popular Secret Lemonade Drinker song in the award-winning British 1970s-80s R Whites Lemonade TV advert ? … Subscribe to Questia and enjoy: Full access to this article and over 10 million more from academic journals, magazines, and newspapers Over 83,000 books Access to powerful writing and research tools Article details Newspapers Encyclopedia Subscribe to Questia and enjoy: Full access to this article and over 10 million more from academic journals, magazines, and newspapers Over 83,000 books Access to powerful writing and research tools Article details
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The Biogeography of the Collared Peccary The Biogeography of the Collared Peccary (Tayassu tajacu) Source: Gilbert (1999) by Sara Marcellino, student in Geography 316, Fall 1999 Whats in a name? Often, quite a bundle. The distant cousin of pig, feral hog, and boar, the star of this paper, possesses several names. To the scientific minded mammal lover, its Tayassu tajacu. The more ubiquitous designation is either "collared peccary" or "javelina" (pronounced hah-vay-lee-nah). Both latter names are important descriptors for our main character. Indeed, the name javelina, Spanish for javelin, derived from the collared peccarys spear-like upper canines, teeth that appear quite formidable. The name collared peccary comes from the Tupi Indians of Brazil and means "an animal which makes many paths through the woods (Parker 1990)." Distribution Presently, javelina are found in the Western Hemisphere, from the southwestern part of the United States south to the country of Paraguay (Fig. 1). Collared peccaries are the most widely distributed of all three living peccary species the chacoan, white-lipped, and collared and have a range that extends from Argentina to Arizona, New Mexico and Texas (Gilbert 1999). While the three species share the same habitat, Mayer and Brandt (1982) noted that they have not been observed together in the same place. Within this vast range, the collared peccary is not ubiquitous; rather, there are areas of higher elevations where it does not live (Sowls 1997). Figure 1: Distribution of Three Peccary Species Source: Sowls (1997) The collared peccary lives in both deserts and forests. Within desert environments, the peccaries look for dense areas of prickly pear, chaparral, scrub oak, or dry scrub. They often end up in habitats such as oak forests and saguaro deserts, looking for desert canyons and cliffs for shade. Parker (1990) noted how javelinas are found in the above mentioned areas from the western continental coastline up to an elevation of approximately 1100 feet (2400 meters). Looking at the geographic areas of the Sonoran Desert, one would find saguaro cactus and prickly pear, as well as some timbered slopes and brushy valleys, sought by the peccary for protective cover (Sowls 1997). Most writing on the collared peccary focuses on its desert habitat, almost portraying the misconception that collared peccaries are animals of the desert. The main reason for this discrepancy is the fact that the collared peccarys study areas primarily originate in the English-speaking southwestern United States. However, no discussion is complete without a look at their rainforest habitat. Ockenfels et al. (1985) noted that the collared peccary range in South America is twenty-seven times as large as the state of Arizona! The rainforest range is heavily forested and humid -- expanding the javelinas distribution while exemplifying its adaptability. In undisturbed rainforests, the collared peccary is sympatric with the white-lipped peccary (Sowls, 1997). Peccaries are also found in pristine and slightly degraded rain, cloud, and dry forests, palm and mangrove swamps and abandoned pastures (Ockenfels et al. 1985). The collared peccarys taxonomic position in relation to those animals in the Animalia Kingdom and Phylum Chordata is: Class -- Mammalia; Order-- Artiodactyla; Family -- Tayassuidae; Genus -- Tayassu; Species -- Tayassu tajacu Food and Water Collared peccaries smell for food with their snout. They have a unique niche in the natural world and the general adaptability of the collared peccary translates into its food and water needs. All three peccary species are omnivorous in general, but plant material makes up the largest portion of their diets (Mayer and Brandt 1982; Ticer et al.1994). Food source varies depending on which region the peccary inhabits. For example, in the tropical rain forests they are primarily frugivores, living on fruit that falls from trees (Sowls 1997). In the desert biomes, they use their strong canine-like teeth to chew on course foods -- mainly cactus fruit,
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His Way : Kitty Kelley : 9780553265156 9780553265156 Biography: Arts & Entertainment About Kitty Kelley Kitty Kelley is a journalist who has written for "The Washington Post, The New York Times, Newsweek, Good Housekeeping "and more. She is the bestselling author of "Jackie Oh!; Elizabeth Taylor: The Last Star; Nancy Reagan: The Unauthorized Biography; The Royals; "and "The Family: The Real Story of the Bush Dynasty "and has an upcoming biography of Oprah Winfrey (Crown, 2010). "From the Trade Paperback edition." show more Review quote "The most eye-opening celebrity biography of our time." -William Safire, "The New York Times" "A compelling page-turner...Kitty Kelley's book has made all future Sinatra biographies virtually redundant." --"Los Angeles Herald-Examiner" show more Flap copy This is the book Frank Sinatra failed to stop, the unauthorized biography of one of the most elusive public figures of our time. Celebrated journalist Kitty Kelley spent three years researching government documents (Mafia-related material, wiretaps and secret testimony) and interviewing more than 800 people in Sinatra's life (family, colleagues, law-enforcement officers, personal friends). Fully documented, highly detailed and filled with revealing anecdotes, here is the penetrating story of the explosively controversial and undeniably multi-talented legend who ruled the entertainment industry for more than fifty years. show more Follow us
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Candide (character) - definition of Candide (character) by The Free Dictionary Candide (character) - definition of Candide (character) by The Free Dictionary http://www.thefreedictionary.com/Candide+(character) Also found in: Thesaurus , Encyclopedia , Wikipedia . Vol·taire (vōl-târ′, vŏl-, vôl-tĕr′) Pen name of François Marie Arouet. 1694-1778. French philosopher and writer whose works often attack injustice and intolerance. He wrote the satirical novel Candide (1759) and the Philosophical Dictionary (1764). Voltaire (vɒlˈtɛə; vəʊl-; French vɔltɛr) n (Biography) pseudonym of François Marie Arouet. 1694–1778, French writer, whose outspoken belief in religious, political, and social liberty made him the embodiment of the 18th-century Enlightenment. His major works include Lettres philosophiques (1734) and the satire Candide (1759). He also wrote plays, such as Zaïre (1732), poems, and scientific studies. He suffered several periods of banishment for his radical views Volˈtairean, Volˈtairian adj, n
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Hawkshead Grammar School. Links Hawkshead Grammar School William Wordsworth and his brother Richard were educated, after the death of their mother in 1778, at Hawkshead Grammar School. The school was founded in 1585, by a local man, Edwin Sandys (1519-1588), who was born in 1519 at nearby Esthwaite Hall. He endowed the school with sufficient land and property for it to offer a free education. Later Archbishop of York, Sandys spent time in prison, early in the reign of Queen Mary I, for his support of Lady Jane Grey. The building features unusual chimneys which resemble upturned tubs and a characterful old sundial mounted on the wall above the door. Inside can be seen the original desks, one of which can still be seen carved with the inscription of the poet. Wordsworth lodged at Ann Tyson's house in the village while attending the school. Other notable scholars at Hawkshead Grammar School School included Dr Christopher Wordsworth, Master of Trinity College, Cambridge, the poet's brother, Dr Joshua King, President of Queens' College, Cambridge; Lord Brougham, Lord Chancellor of England and Edward Baines, politician and newspaper proprietor. A large portion of the young Wordsworth's education at Hawkshead was based on mathematics. The rest of the curriculum was based on teaching the classics, and it was during his classical studies that Wordsworth gained a love for Latin literature. There is also an exhibition room, which houses a unique collection of historic artifacts relating to the school, some of which date back to the sixteenth century there is also a library.
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Cowboy Copas and Hawkshaw Hawkins died with which other country music star in a 1963 plane crash?
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Patsy Cline Plane Crash in Camden Tennessee. Nashville Newspaper 4 OPRY STARS DIE IN CRASH Plane Debris Yields Bodies At Camden Camden - The remains of four country music personalities, including three nationally known Grand Ole Opry stars, were found this morning in the scattered bits of a private plane which crashed in rugges woodlands near here. The victims were Patsy Cline, Cowboy Copas, Hawkshaw Hawkins, and Randy Hughes, believed to be the pilot of the ill-fated aircraft. The wreckage was discovered about 6 a.m. after a night-long search by Highway Patrol, Civil Defense and local officers. Parts of the yellow plane and bits of human flesh were scattered over a 60-yard area a mile off Highway 70 about three miles west of Camden. The wreckage was between the highway and a ranger tower, which had served as a base of operations for searchers. Civil Defense official Dean Brewer, asked whether all four bodies had been located, replied: "There's not enough to count . . . They're all in small pieces."The plane left Dyersburg about 6 p.m. Tuesday for a flight to Nashville. The entertainers had been in Kansas City for a benefit performance for the late Cactus Jack Call, a disc jockey. Sam Webb, whose farm is near the dense woodlands said he saw a plane circling his home about 7 p.m. and that it was "revving up its motor. . . going fast and then slow, like it was attempting to climb." Webb said the plane left his sight and then he heard something "like it struck the top of some trees." The weather in the area at the time of the accident was termed "extremely turbulent." Investigators of the Civil Aeronautics Board were enroute to the crash scene to make a detailed probe of the wreckage in an effort to learn the cause of the smashup. Meanwhile in another phase of the investigation, Dr. J.S. Butterworth, CAB medical examiner, and Dr. A. T. Hix, Benton County Medical Examiner were examining the remains of the four victims. The wreckage was located by searchers using field glasses in the fire tower and almost simultaneously by ground searchers Lewis and Claude Bradford, brothers who farm near the scene, and W. J. Hollingsworth of Sandy River Road. The plane apparently struck a large tree before hitting the ground. Pieces of the aircraft were hanging in the tree and a three-foot hole marked the spot where the main part of the fuselage struck the ground. The terrain in the area is so rugged that some searchers returning during the night were covered with bruises, scratches and blood and according to one observer, "looked like they had been in a bear fight." The wreck scene is about five miles west of the Tennessee River. After the wreckage was located, about a 100 cars lined Old Stage Road, about 150 yards from the scene. Benton County Sheriff Loye Furr described the area as "full of woods, hills, hollows and swamps. Refueling Stop The single-engine plane stopped at Dyersburg to refuel and the Dyersburg Airport manager, Bill Braese, said the occupants "had a cup of coffee." * Patsy Cline * Hawkshaw Hawkins * Cowboy Copas * Randy Hughes * TENNESSEE CONCERTS SEARCH ENGINE Website by Pat Adams. pat@tennesseeconcerts.com Editor: Pat Adams - Nashville TN Email: pat@tennesseeconcerts.com music artistry. I counted them among my close friends and extend my deep and sincere sympathy to their families." of WSM's Grand Ole Opry. God On My Side "God was on my side," Billy Walker said today. "Else how can you explain my being here -- and Patsy, Copas and Hawk and Randy gone." Walker, a Columbia recording artist and member of the Grand Ole Opry, was one of the entertainers who appeared on the benefit show the past said the tall, hefty Texan. "I was not scheduled to ride in the plane. room for me in the four-seater. So I went out and back on a commercial flight. There was some kidding about my size and how I weighed too much to get in the small ship. Ironic isn't it that the final appearances of Patsy, Hawk, Copas and Randy would be for commented Walker who lives on Jasperson Drive in Madison (a suburb of Nashville). Walker's recent recent r
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"There for each other" - Clooney, Crosby & Hope By Matt Connor* July 2003 They made hit films, popular recordings, appeared on radio and TV and made personal appearances together across the nation and the world over the course of a quarter century. But the relationship between Bing Crosby, Bob Hope and Rosemary Clooney was more than just a series of successful show business collaborations. These three legends had a tremendous warmth of feeling for each other, and above all they simply had a ball anytime the three of them - or any combination of two - were in the same room together. "They wouldn't see each other as much as they would have liked, but their friendship was understood," Dante DiPaolo, the late Rosemary Clooney's widower said. "Bob and Rosemary had a brother-sister relationship. It was the same with Bing. It was a brother-sister, very close relationship. Aside from being Irish, Bing and Rosemary were both very talented. But the Irish in them came through. They really were the true meaning of 'When Irish Eyes Are Smiling.' When they looked at each other, they just smiled. They were terrific." "They were exceptionally good chums," Hope's longtime publicist Ward Grant said of Bob, his wife Dolores, and Rosemary. "The Hopes went to her wedding to Dante in Kentucky. It was one of Bob's last big public appearances. And of course Dolores did Rainbow & Stars with Rosemary Clooney, and Bob was there in the audience. Rosemary was one of the nicest, dearest people that graced this earth and we have so many fond memories of her with the Hopes and with Dolores." "She was just very true," the late Bing Crosby's widow Kathryn said of Rosemary. "And of course, working with Bing, they had great energy and great delight in each other and in the music. What a miracle that they're voices blended so well and their ranges matched perfectly." EARLY ENCOUNTERS Bing and Bob had already scaled the heights of stardom by the time Rosemary first stepped up to the microphone with her sister Betty in 1945. As one half of the singing Clooney Sisters, Rosemary had no idea that she was just six years away from pop superstardom and just eight years away from co-starring, separately, with the men she used to gaze at on-screen in the Russell Theater in Maysville Kentucky, her childhood home. In later interviews she'd tell reporters how much, as a child, she'd enjoyed Paramount's old "Road" pictures that teamed Hope and Crosby on a series of raucous comic adventures with music. But she greatly underestimated her own potential stardom, or her career longevity. "She used to tell me, 'Do you know what? In a year from now nobody's even going to be talking about me,'" DiPaolo said, recalling his early relationship with Rosemary, whom he had met on the set of her second film, "Here Come the Girls" in 1952. "She didn't have that, I don't know, she didn't think she'd be a lasting star. We were both young. She was only 21 and I was 23. We went together for about a year." Rosemary co-starred in the picture with Hope, Arlene Dahl and Tony Martin, and DiPaolo was one of four featured dancers in the cast. "She did 'Here Come the Girls' with Bob, and I was in that one," DiPaolo recalled. "I was in a number with Bob. It was Bob and four guys in blazers and straw hats. Her first movie was 'The Stars are Singing,' but 'Here Come the Girls' was the first movie we were both in together." Tony Martin remembers those days on the set very well. He was interviewed about his memories of Bob and Rosemary in June of 2003, just weeks before Hope's death at age 100. "That was a wonderful experience. It
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Decimal Coins of the UK - The Change to Decimal Coinage The Change to Decimal Coinage Pictures of Decimal Coins Decimalisation Day D-Day was February 15th 1971. On that day the United Kingdom changed from the centuries old tradition of using 12 pence to the shilling and 20 shillings to the pound to a new decimal 100 new pence to the pound. Options considered There had been much debate as to the best way of implementing the switch. Australia used a dollar valued at ten old shillings, making the new cent equal to 1.2 old pence, a small change in value. An alternative was to go to a pound-mil system, with a mil equal to 0.24 old pence, a latter-day successor to the farthing. Another was to keep the penny and have a new unit at 100 pence (eight shillings and fourpence). However, in the UK the pound was considered to be particularly important because of the UK's international trading status. In addition, having a new penny worth 2.4 old pence was less of a problem as inflation had made its purchasing power insignificant. As a temporary measure a half new penny was introduced, but as will be seen this had a short life. There was even a pattern quarter penny made in aluminium, but this was not proceeded with. It was realised at the time that the decision was made that the life of the halfpenny would be very short, but it was felt necessary despite the considerable extra cost of having to mint the coin. Banks never accepted transactions involving an odd halfpenny. The Timetable for the Change The change was made gradually over three years, in a number of stages. In 1968 new shillings and florins were issued as 5 new pence and 10 new pence coins. The older shillings and florins continued to circulate long after decimalisation until the size of the coins was reduced. Theoretically silver coins from 1816 could still have been found in change, but the active withdrawal of silver in the years following the change in 1947, followed by the combination of a dramatic rise in the price of silver with devaluation in 1967 meant that silver coins rapidly vanished from circulation. Blue plastic wallets containing the new 5p and 10p coins dated 1968, along with 1/2p, 1p and 2p coins dated 1971 were put on sale. These wallets are still very common. In October 1969 the 50 new pence piece replaced the 10 shilling note, which ceased to be legal tender on 22nd November 1970. The old halfpenny was demonetised on 1st August 1969. The half-crown was demonetised on 1st January 1970. The remaining decimal coins became legal tender on 15th February 1971. Maundy coins (and silver threepenny pieces of Maundy design, i.e. with a crowned three on the reverse) were revalued as being in new pence at the same time. The changeover was so rapid that the old penny and nickel brass threepence pieces had been removed from circulation by the end of 1971, although I know of one shop in the Yorkshire Dales which continued to use the old currency for a long time on the basis that 'this new-fangled stuff will never catch on'. The old penny and threepence coins ceased to be legal tender on 31st August 1971, just over six months after D-day. It is no longer possible to exchange them for current coins at a bank. Later Developments The sixpence , which was allowed to continue circulating at 2½ new pence, was eventually withdrawn at the end of June 1980. I am indebted to Brian Dominic for the following quote from John Glover's book "London's Underground": "The adoption of decimal currency on 15 February 1971 posed a few problems for London Transport, which had favoured the £ Sterling being halved in value and divided into 100 pence - what today might be termed a '50p pound'. With their extensive use of coin operated machines, the Board took strong exception to the proposed introduction of ½p coins, the lack of any coin between 2p and 5p, and the lack of a close relationship of old values and coins with the new. It was all too difficult for them, and it was indeed at London Transport's behest that the 2½p (sixpence) was retained in the coinag
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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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Frank Dekum : Wikis (The Full Wiki) The Full Wiki More info on Frank Dekum Wikis Advertisements Note: Many of our articles have direct quotes from sources you can cite, within the Wikipedia article! This article doesn't yet, but we're working on it! See more info or our list of citable articles . Related top topics Idaho Did you know ... Frank Dekum , a 19th-century banker in Portland, Oregon , and president of the German Songbird Society, imported thrushes , starlings , nightingales , and other German songbirds to Oregon? From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Frank Dekum "one winter in a log schoolhouse" [2] Occupation Merchant, investor, builder, and banker Spouse(s) Children 8 Frank Dekum (Nov. 5, 1829 – October 19, 1894) was a prominent 19th century fruit merchant, banker, and real-estate investor in Portland in the U.S. state of Oregon . Born in Germany , Dekum emigrated to the north-central U.S. with his family and as a young man went west in search of gold before starting a successful fresh-fruit business in Portland. Prospering as a merchant, Dekum invested in real-estate, banking, and an early railroad, was a president or board member of many of the city's companies, and was one of 15 men named to Portland's first municipal water committee. Dekum involved himself in many building projects in downtown Portland. One of his structures, the Dekum Building , which served as headquarters for the city's government in the 1890s, was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1980. The Portland and Vancouver Railway, financed partly by Dekum, ran along the east side of the Willamette River from East Portland to the Columbia River . Dekum Street in northeast Portland is named after him. Married to Fanny Reinig, Dekum fathered eight children. He was the president of the German Song Bird Society, which imported to Oregon many German songbirds . After suffering great financial loss during the Panic of 1893 , he died in 1894. Contents 9 External links Early life Dekum was born in Deiderfeld, Rheinfalz, Germany , [3] on November 5, 1829. [2] He and his brother and four sisters emigrated to the United States to settle on a farm near Belleville, Illinois . The family later moved to St. Louis, Missouri , where both parents died. [3] After serving as an apprentice confectioner in St. Louis, Dekum and a friend, Frederick Bickel, went gold prospecting in California and Idaho before settling in Portland. [3] From fruit to real estate Dekum Building in 2002 In 1853, the two men established a fruit and confectionery store, Dekum & Bickel, which prospered for the next quarter-century in downtown Portland. [2] Amassing wealth from the "largest wholesale fresh-fruit business in the Northwest", [4] Dekum joined "the frenzied real-estate speculations of the early 1860s", [4] and his large holdings included several buildings that bore his name. In 1875, he and Simeon Reed financed the city's most expensive building of the time; it was known as the Dekum and Reed Block. [5] Portland historian Joseph Gaston wrote, "It is an interesting and noteworthy fact that he was connected with the construction of every building in whole or in part between First and Third on Washington street... ". [3] These projects included the first large brick building on Front Street, the Gadsby and Commercial blocks, the Waldo Building, and in 1892 the Dekum Building . [3] The latter, at the southwest corner of Southwest Third Avenue and Washington Street, is eight stories high, was built entirely of Oregon materials, and cost $300,000 in 1892 dollars. [6] The first three stories of the Romanesque structure are of rough-cut sandstone; the top five floors are of red brick and unglazed terracotta with floral designs. Decorative machicolations (openings of the sort used in earlier eras for pouring pitch and dropping rocks on attackers) appear in the parapet at the top of the building. [6] For eight years starting in 1893 Portland's government was headquartered in this structure, temporarily dubbed the Council Building. [7] The exterior was renovated in 1
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Today in History... - Page 93 Fun & Games Today in History... If this is your first visit, be sure to check out the FAQ by clicking the link above. You may have to register before you can post: click the register link above to proceed. To start viewing messages, select the forum that you want to visit from the selection below. August 4 70 – The destruction of the Second Temple in Jerusalem by the Romans. 367 – Gratian, son of Roman Emperor Valentinian I, is named co-Augustus by his father and associated to the throne aged eight. 598 – Goguryeo-Sui War: Emperor W�ndi of Sui orders his youngest son, Yang Liang (assisted by the co-prime minister Gao Jiong), to conquer Goguryeo (Korea) during the Manchurian rainy season, with a Chinese army and navy. 1265 – Second Barons' War: Battle of Evesham – the army of Prince Edward (the future king Edward I of England) defeats the forces of rebellious barons led by Simon de Montfort, 6th Earl of Leicester, killing de Montfort and many of his allies. 1327 – First War of Scottish Independence: James Douglas leads a raid into Weardale and almost kills Edward III of England. 1532 – the Duchy of Brittany is united to the Kingdom of France. 1578 – Battle of Al Kasr al Kebir – the Moroccans defeat the Portuguese. King Sebastian of Portugal is killed in the battle, leaving his elderly uncle, Cardinal Henry, as his heir. This initiates a succession crisis in Portugal. 1693 – Date traditionally ascribed to Dom Perignon's invention of Champagne, although he actually did not have anything to do with sparkling wine. 1704 – War of the Spanish Succession: Gibraltar is captured by an English and Dutch fleet, commanded by Admiral Sir George Rooke and allied with Archduke Charles. 1783 – Mount Asama erupts in Japan, killing about 1,400 people. The eruption causes a famine, which results in an additional 20,000 deaths. 1789 – In France members of the National Constituent Assembly take an oath to end feudalism and abandon their privileges. 1790 – A newly passed tariff act creates the Revenue Cutter Service (the forerunner of the United States Coast Guard). 1791 – The Treaty of Sistova is signed, ending the Ottoman–Habsburg wars. 1796 – French Revolutionary Wars: Napoleon leads the French Army of Italy to victory in the Battle of Lonato. 1821 – Atkinson & Alexander publish The Saturday Evening Post for the first time as a weekly newspaper. 1824 – The Battle of Kos is fought between Turkish and Greek forces. 1854 – The Hinomaru is established as the official flag to be flown from Japanese ships. 1863 – Matica slovensk�, Slovakia's public-law cultural and scientific institution focusing on topics around the Slovak nation, is established in Martin. 1873 – American Indian Wars: while protecting a railroad survey party in Montana, the United States 7th Cavalry, under Lieutenant Colonel George Armstrong Custer clashes for the first time with the Sioux near the Tongue River; only one man on each side is killed. 1892 – The father and stepmother of Lizzie Borden are found murdered in their Fall River, Massachusetts home. 1902 – The Greenwich foot tunnel under the River Thames opens. 1906 – Central railway station, Sydney opens. 1914 – World War I: Germany invades Belgium. In response, the United Kingdom declares war on Germany. The United States declare their neutrality. 1915 – World War I: The German 12th Army occupies Warsaw during the Gorlice–Tarn�w Offensive and the Great Retreat of 1915. 1924 – Diplomatic relations between Mexico and the Soviet Union are established. 1936 – Prime Minister of Greece Ioannis Metaxas suspends parliament and the Constitution and establishes the 4th of August Regime. 1944 – The Holocaust: a tip from a Dutch informer leads the Gestapo to a sealed-off area in an Amsterdam warehouse, where they find and arrest Jewish diarist Anne Frank, her family, and four others. 1946 – An earthquake of magnitude 8.0 hits northern Dominican Republic. 100 are killed and 20,000 are left homeless. 1947 – The Supreme Court of Japan is established. 1958 – The Billboard Hot 100 is published f
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Rolling Stone's cover story features The Carpenters - Rolling Stone All Stories Karen Carpenter, the solo singing half of a brother and sister musical duo that has sold over 25 million records world-wide, has classic "good looks" but with something extra. It is the something extra that makes her interesting to look at, some unrealized firmness in her features, a womanliness she does not always allow herself to express. It comes out when she sings – in the emotion that makes her voice intriguing and beguiling. Karen insists on the right to be normal, even though she is a celebrity known all over the world, but it is impossible for her or for her brother Richard to regain the placid existence of their youth. At a back table in Beverly Hills' La Scala restaurant, Karen described some conditions that would tend to make an "ordinary" life impossible for her. While everyone else at dinner (including her brother) was enjoying sumptuous pasta, she had before her a simple green salad and iced tea. She was, as usual, on a diet. "A lot of kids write and ask me for advice," Karen began. "Some of the things they ask are normal. How do you get into the business? How do you learn to sing? "A lot write and say they were hung up on drugs, but since they've heard our music they've gotten off of them. "But a lot of kids who write have mental hang-ups. They're lonely, they want to know why their parents don't love them, why do their brothers and sisters hassle 'em. They haven't had a good life at all, and they just live for our music. "They ask for advice that I'm not capable of giving. Because I'm not a doctor. It's hard to tell someone how to live their life even if you know 'em, let alone if you've never seen them. It's hard. It really is. One girl, her boyfriend had gone to Vietnam and gotten himself killed. She wanted to kill herself, and what should she do? I said, God, don't kill yourself! I mean . . . what do you tell 'em? "Another girl, in Phoenix . . . Remember, Richard?" "Oh yes," Richard Carpenter said, looking up from his meal. "The first time we played Gammage Auditorium. That big hall Frank Lloyd Wright designed." "This girl. It was her mother's third marriage. The stepfather hated her. Truly sad. What else, Richard?" "Something to do with her brother," Richard said slowly. "I can't remember." "The ones that are really . . . freaky, if you answer once and they write back, then I give them to our manager, Sherwin Bash. You can't really get involved. It gets too heavy. You have to handle each one in a different manner. When you're playing with personal feelings, with someone who's that hung up on you . . . " One of the first times the Carpenters worked with their current opening act was in a huge coliseum in Houston. During Skiles and Henderson's comedy turn, a young man walked up the ramp to the stage and sat down at Karen's drums. Skiles and Henderson thought maybe the Carpenters were putting them to some kind of test, and the group supposed the guy at the drums was part of the comics' act. He punched a policeman who approached him and was forcibly carried off, shouting, "Don't touch me! I'm engaged to Karen Carpenter!" At the jail it was found he had on his person a wedding ring and airplane tickets for the honeymoon. Another man who inserted himself memorably into Karen's life began his courtship with a letter which she received while they were playing Tahoe. Torturously scrawled like a five-year-old's mash note, it read, "Guess what. I've been waiting all this time to marry Melanie but it looks like it's not gonna come off, so you know who I picked to be my next old lady? That's right, Karen – you!" She and Richard laughed and kept the letter just for kicks, as they keep all the "strangies." Three months later a GTO with Jesus saves stickers on the back bumper pulled up in front of a home in Downey, California, where Richard and Karen lived with their parents. Their father was in the garage working on a car. The fellow in the GTO got out and asked him if Karen was home. "Yes," said her father, who cannot learn to lie. "I'd
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No, it was Colonel Mustard with the Lead Pipe in the Conservatory! « pleasureinlearning by Pat Riley Thanks to Doug Savage for sharing so generously! More laughs at www.savagechickens.com If you are not familiar with the Parker Brothers board game called CLUE, it is a game where winning involves figuring out which suspect committed the murder, what weapon they used, and in what room the murder took place. In the classic version of the game, there are six suspects (Miss Scarlet, Colonel Mustard, Mrs. White, Mr. Green, Mrs. Peacock, and Professor Plum). There are also six weapons (knife, rope, lead pipe, candlestick, revolver, and wrench) and nine rooms (hall, lounge, dining room, kitchen, ballroom, conservatory, billiard room, library, and study). At the beginning of the game, one suspect, one weapon, and one room are randomly (and secretly) removed from the deck and “hidden” during the game. The game involves determining which three items are “hidden” by trying to find out the rest of the cards in play. Assuming that there is a full game (six players), each player will be dealt three of the remaining cards. Depending on what cards you are dealt, you may have an easier or harder time winning the game. It all depends on what you are given and how many possible correct answers are left. If you use all of the cards (6 suspects, 6 weapons, and 9 rooms) and the understanding that you will have one of each in the answer, you multiply these numbers together to determine the number of possible combinations of suspect/weapon/room that could be a possible answer. This would be 6*6*9 = 324 possible options. I like to use this example in my Statistics class when we are covering the different counting techniques. Quite often “book” problems on this topic are boooooring! However, many students are familiar with this game and have fond memories of it…..at the very least it is a more happy example. Karen’s much-played 1963 vintage game When I tell them that I am going to give them a strategy to make it a little easier to win the game, their interest is piqued. They are now ready to learn something that they can take with them of value for the next time they play the game. I expand on the original problem and then explain how they can analyze their hand. Once you know what you have in your hand, you can eliminate some of these options. For example, if you are dealt the “knife” card, you can eliminate all of the 324 options which use the knife as the weapon. If you are given one suspect, one weapon, and one room card, then that leaves 5 suspects, 5 weapons, and 8 rooms that you do not know and can be used to make the correct answer. This leaves you with 5*5*8 = 200 possible options. Is this a good hand or not? The answer to that can be determined by listing all of the possible sets of cards that you can be dealt to begin a game. Without listing all of the options here, we will just go straight to the “best” starting hand and the “worst” starting hand. The best hand you could be dealt is either getting three suspect cards (or three weapon cards). That will leave you with three more suspect cards (or three other weapon cards), all six weapon cards (or all six suspect cards), and all nine rooms. This gives you 3*6*9 = 162 possible options….38 fewer than the 200 from the earlier example. The worst hand you could be dealt is three room cards. This would leave you with all six suspect and weapon cards that you don’t know as well as six of the rooms still to figure out. That means there are still 6*6*6 = 216 options to have to figure out. How does this help a player once they already have their cards? Well, I jokingly tell them that if they get three room cards to fake a violent sneeze which causes them to toss their cards up and expose them……necessitating a re-deal of the cards and hopefully a better starting hand. Good luck sleuthing! –Pat ***** pleasureteam notes: Clue has been used in a number of different educational settings. You might want to visit http://cs.gettysburg.edu/~tneller/nsf/clue/ to see how it has be
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50 Words That Sound Rude But Actually Aren't | Mental Floss 50 Words That Sound Rude But Actually Aren't istock Like us on Facebook To paraphrase Krusty the Clown, comedy isn’t dirty words—it’s words that sound dirty, like mukluk. He’s right, of course. Some words really do sound like they mean something quite different from their otherwise entirely innocent definition (a mukluk is an Inuit sealskin boot, in case you were wondering), and no matter how clean-minded you might be, it’s hard not to raise an eyebrow or a wry smile whenever someone says something like cockchafer or sexangle. Here are 50 words that might sound rude, but really aren’t. Honest. 1. AHOLEHOLE If you read that as "a-hole," then think again. Aholehole is pronounced “ah-holy-holy,” and is the name of a species of Hawaiian flagtail fish native to the central Pacific. 2. AKTASHITE Aktashite is a rare mineral used commercially as an ore of arsenic, copper, and mercury. It takes its name from the village of Aktash in eastern Russia, where it was first discovered in 1968. The final –ite , incidentally, is the same mineralogical suffix as in words like graphite and kryptonite. 3. ASSAPANICK While exploring the coast of Virginia in 1606, Captain John Smith (of Pocahontas fame) wrote in his journal of a creature known to local tribes as the assapanick . By "spreading their legs, and so stretching the largeness of their skins," he wrote, "they have been seen to fly 30 or 40 yards." Assapanick is another name for the flying squirrel. 4. ASSART Assart is an old medieval English legal term for an area of forested land that has been converted into arable land for growing crops. It can also be used as a verb meaning "to deforest," preparing wooded land for farming. 5. BASTINADO Derived from bastón, the Spanish word for a cane or walking stick, bastinado is an old 16th century word for a thrashing or caning, especially on the soles of the feet. 6. BOOBYALLA As well as being the name of a former shipping port in northern Tasmania, boobyalla is also an Aborigine name for the wattlebird, one of a family of honeyeaters native to much of Australia. 7. BUM-BAILIFF In his Dictionary of the English Language (1755), Samuel Johnson described a bum-bailiff as "a bailiff of the meanest kind," and in particular, "one that is employed in arrests." 8. BUMFIDDLER To bumfiddle means to pollute or spoil something, in particular by scribbling or drawing on a document to make it invalid. A bumfiddler is someone who does precisely that. 9. BUMMALO Like the aholehole, the bummalo is another tropical fish, in this case a southeast Asian lizardfish. When listed on Indian menus it goes by the slightly more appetizing name of “Bombay duck.” 10. CLATTERFART According to a Tudor dictionary published in 1552, a clatterfart is someone who "wyl disclose anye light secreate"—in other words, it’s a gossip or blabbermouth. 11. COCKAPERT Cockapert is an Elizabethan name for "a saucy fellow" according to the Oxford English Dictionary, but it can also be used as an adjective meaning "impudent" or "smart-alecky." 12. COCK-BELL A cock-bell can be a small handbell, a type of wildflower that grows in the spring, and an old English dialect word for an icicle. In any case, it’s derived from coque, the French word for a seashell. 13. COCKCHAFER The cockchafer is a large beetle native to Europe and western Asia. The origin of its name is a mystery, but one theory claims the beetles are so characteristically aggressive that they can be made to fight one another like cockerels. 14. DIK-DIK Standing little more than a foot tall at the shoulder, the dik-dik is one of the smallest antelopes in all of Africa. Their name is apparently an imitation of their alarm call. 15. DREAMHOLE A dreamhole is a small slit or opening made in the wall of a building to let in sunlight or fresh air. It was also once used to refer to holes in watchtowers used by lookouts and guards, or to openings left in the walls of church towers to amplify the sounds of the bells. 16. FANNY-BLOWER According to one 19th century glossary of industria
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Nepotal pertains to which family member?
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nepot-, nepo- - Word Information nepot-, nepo- (Latin: nephew; grandson, grandchild; descendant [family member]; nepotism, et al.) Said to be used in the Middle Ages by Catholic popes to show favoritism to their illegitimate children for positions of power. The use of "nephew" was a euphemism for their "out-of-wedlock" offspring. nepotal Of the nature of, belonging to or pertaining to, a nephew or nephews. nepotic 1. Inclined to, of the nature of, nepotism. 2. Holding the position of a nephew. nepotious Excessively fond of one's nephews. nepotism 1. Favoritism shown to relatives, especially in appointments to desirable [good-paying] positions. 2. The practice, on the part of the Popes or other ecclesiastics (and hence of other persons), of showing special favor to nephews or other relatives in conferring offices; unfair preference for nephews or relatives instead of others who are better qualified for the positions. nepotist One who practices nepotism or one who gives his relatives good jobs, or positions, usually only because they are relatives and not for their skills or merits. <img src="/img/left_arrow_sm.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/img/right_arrow_sm.gif" alt="" /> Showing 1 page of 5 main-word entries or main-word-entry groups.
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prefixes - Etymology for “Mc‑” and “O’‑” prefix in surnames - English Language & Usage Stack Exchange Etymology for “Mc‑” and “O’‑” prefix in surnames 6 There is clearly a prefix in names like McDonald, McChrystal, O’Brian, O’Neal. What does this Mc- and O- prefix signify? It looks like Donald, Chrystal, Brian, Neal are perfectly fine names on their own, so why is there a prefix before it? You forgot to mention another prefix for names, that is "Fitz" as in Fitzgerald. It also means "son of" and it clearly shows noble French Norman ancestry. – Paola Sep 14 '12 at 19:54 1 @Paola: "fitz" can be derived from Norman French, true, but that does not mean someone with a surname in Fitz- necessarily has Norman, French, or noble ancestry. – Marthaª Nov 1 '12 at 13:21 @Marthaª Fitz was used for bastard-names, so FitzRoy was a natural son of the king . There are also various sorts of FitzWhatevers, like FitzWilliam or FitzCharles or FitzClarence — all originally “illegitimate” children, but sometimes not forever staying that way. – tchrist♦ Dec 7 '14 at 23:56 The standard way to form a name using a simple patronymic byname for men is: <single given name> mac <father's given name (in genitive case & sometimes lenited)> which means <given name> son <of father's given name> For example, Donnchadh who is the son of Fearchar mac Domhnaill would be: Donnchadh mac Fearchair The standard way to form a name using an Irish clan affiliation byname for men is: <single given name> Ó <eponymous clan ancestor's name (in genitive case)> which means <given name> male descendant <of eponymous clan ancestor> For example, Donnchadh who is the son of Fearchar Ó Conchobhair would be: Donnchadh Ó Conchobhair which means Donnchadh male descendant of Conchobhar Two common misconceptions are (1) that Mac means "son of" — it actually means just "son", and the "of" comes from putting the father's name into the possessive case; and (2) that Mc is Irish while Mac is Scottish (or vice versa) — actually, Mc and Mac are two ways to write the same thing, and both occur in names from both countries. (What is true is that O' is almost exclusively Irish; despite the romantic notions we have of Scottish clans, they didn't use their clan affiliation in their names.) Edit: as for why the prefix is used even though the prefix-less names look perfectly fine on their own, this is basically Gaelic grammar and thus out of scope for this site. Suffice it to say, some languages are fine with unmarked patronymics — names that identify the bearer's father using the unmodified given name — but Gaelic is not one of them. up vote -1 down vote I found the following quote which could be helpful. It is from David Booth's (1766-1846) book: An Analytical Dictionary of the English Language. "Words in ITE very generally denote one of a tribe or nation, and as such may be taken substantively, and have the plural. The Old Testament is full of such denominations, such as the Hittites, the Midianites, &c. Like the ides of Homer, they bore the name of their ancestor. The Israelites were the children of Israel, as the Danaides were of Danaus ; in the same manner as the MAC (son) of the Irish, refers to the father of the tribe, to whose name the syllable is prefixed. Such PATRONYMICS (father-names), as they are called, exist among all nations." Page xcvii (or pdf page 113) Source: https://archive.org/details/analyticaldictio00bootuoft
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American Theodore Geisel wrote children's books under what name?
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What is Dr. Seuss famous for? | Reference.com What is Dr. Seuss famous for? A: Quick Answer Dr. Seuss is most famous for his children's books, including "The Cat in the Hat" and "Green Eggs and Ham." Theodor Seuss Geisel wrote and published more than 60 children's books, and he also used the pen names of Theo LeSieg, Rosetta Stone and Theophrastus Seuss. Full Answer Born in Springfield, Mass., on March 2, 1904, Geisel graduated from Dartmouth College, where he was the editor in chief of the college's humor magazine. From there, he attended Oxford University in England before he dropped out and returned to America to pursue a career in cartooning. Before he wrote the children's book his cartoons were published in numerous magazines.
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gebze 101 Jeopardy Template Which creature was a threat to holiday makers in Jaws? 100 How many legs has a spider got? 100 Who painted the Mona Lisa? 100 In which city is Hollywood? 100 What is Turkish delight Invented by Haci Bekir Effendi at his Istanbul shop in 1777 what is the globally consumed 'lokum' more famously called? 200 what famous rapper appeared in the movie 8 mile? 200 which animal lays the biggest eggs 200 Who wrote Julius Caesar, Macbeth and Hamlet? 200 What's the name of the famous big clock in London? 200 What falling fruit supposedly inspired Isaac Newton to write the laws of gravity? 300 Which Tom played spy Ethan Hunt in Mission: Impossible? 300 What is the alternative common name for a Black Leopard? 300 What is Hula Hoop One of the most popular toys of all time is a plastic ring with a Hawaiian name. What is it? 300
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ROCK CRYSTAL, the colorless variety of quartz SPECIMENS Rock Crystal is the name given to all clear colorless quartz. It is widely used as a popular ornamental stone and is also used as a gemstone . Although it is one of the least expensive gemstones, cut rock crystal has been used as imitation diamonds . Rock crystal lacks the fire, color (of course) and the rarity to be ranked as a fine precious gemstone. None-the-less, rock crystal is in wide use as a gemstone due to its beauty, affordability, availability, and ease of cutting. The most common use for rock crystal is in ornamental carvings. A well known ornamental carving for rock crystal is the crystal ball of fortune telling fame. While rock crystal is common it is hard to find large crystals of quartz with the clarity and size required for the crystal balls that most of us associate with fortune tellers. Rock crystal is used for many ornamental carvings from spheres (crystal balls) to pyramids to obelisks to figurines to eggs to bowls to wands. There are also many fine chandeliers that are outfitted with rock crystal ornaments. Rock crystal can have the colorless clarity of pure water, unlike ordinary window glass which is a pale green. Yet the most common flaws - internal fractures - result in veils and colorful refractions that lend beauty to an otherwise ordinary object. Rock crystal is an alternate and traditional birthstone for the month of April. Quartz is often associated with balance, clarity, and energy. Many people prefer uncut clusters of rock crystal. These natural treasures look like crystal cities of fantasy stories. The long slender clear prisms of quartz projecting upward from a common base are true mineralogical wonders that can be admired by all. They cost of good clusters of rock crystal is quite affordable and comes from sources around the world. The best rock crystal sources are in the famous Hot Springs area of Arkansas, USA; Cumberland, England; St. Gotthard, Switzerland; Brazil and Madagascar. Large individual crystals of quartz have been found in Brazil, the largest weighs over 44 tons. Rock crystal often has inclusions of other minerals and these inclusions sometimes produce popular varieties of ornamental stone. Golden rutile inclusions produce a unique stone aptly named rutilated quartz that has a very hair-like look. Another apply named stone is called tourmalinated quartz and contains intricately crossing needles of black schorl tourmaline trapped in the clear crystal. Phantoms are a result of inclusions which occur when other minerals such as chlorite , hematite or even milky quartz form as a crust on the surface of the crystals during a hiatus in the crystal's growth. The crystal then grows out and around the encrusting growth, encasing it inside. But since the thin encrustations formed over a crystal complete with crystal faces it appears that there is a crystal inside the crystal. The encrustations are often incomplete or diffuse and appear ghostly, hence the name phantom. Rock crystal is only one of several quartz varieties. Other varieties that form macroscopic (large enough to see) crystals are as follows: Amethyst is the purple gemstone variety. Citrine is a yellow to orange gemstone variety that is rare in nature but is often created by heating Amethyst. Milky Quartz is the cloudy white variety. Prasiolite is the leek-green variety. Rose quartz is a pink to reddish pink variety. Smoky quartz is the brown to gray variety. Amethyst Galleries'
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What is the common name for calcium carbonate? | Reference.com What is the common name for calcium carbonate? A: Quick Answer Calcium carbonate is an element found around the world. Because of this, there are six common names for the element: calcite, chalk, eggshells, limestone, marble and Tums. Full Answer Calcium carbonate can be found in rocks, snails, pearls, and more. Most of it is mined from quarries, and pure sources of calcium carbonate can be extracted and used for foods and pharmaceuticals. It can also be created from calcium oxide. When water is added to calcium oxide, it produces calcium hydroxide. Passing carbon dioxide through calcium hydroxide produces calcium carbonate by means of precipitation, earning it the industry name of precipitated calcium carbonate, or PCC.
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With eight active distilleries, which is the Hebrides’ most prolific whisky-producing island?
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Distilleries & Producers | chwisgi.com Aberfeldy Distillery Scotland — Highland Aberfeldy Distillery is the home of the highly-acclaimed Aberfeldy 12 and Aberfeldy 21 single malt Scotch Whisky. The distillery is located where Perthshire’s highest mountain, deepest loch, and longest glen meet, and is historically and geographically the ‘Heart of Scotland’.… Aberlour Distillery Scotland — Speyside Aberlour is a distillery of single malt Scotch whisky, located on Aberlour town, Speyside, Scotland at the crossing of rivers Lour and Spey near Ben Rinnes. The Speyside region is the most prolific whisky producing region in Scotland, accounting for … Abhainn Dearg Distillery Scotland — Outer Hebrides It has been almost 170 years since whisky was legally distilled in the Outer Hebrides and that was at the Shoeburn Distillery in Stornoway which closed down around 1840. The island had established a reputation of producing good whisky, two … Scotland — Speyside Allt-á-Bhainne distillery is sited on the southern slopes of Ben Rinnes, 8 miles south-west of Dufftown. A modern building of contemporary architecture, built in 1975 by Chivas Brothers Ltd. It was a subsidiary of the Seagram Company of Canada and … Scotland — Islay Ardbeg Distillery is a Scotch whisky distillery on the south coast of the isle of Islay. Other distilleries on the south coast include Laphroaig and Lagavulin. Ardbeg claims to be the peatiest Islay whisky, and uses malted barley sourced from … Ardmore Distillery Scotland — Speyside Ardmore distillery was founded in 1898, on the Eastern edge of Speyside at Kennethmont. Just one year after it was built, the whisky market collapsed due to over supply but Ardmore survived. This was mainly due to the fact that … Argyll Distillery Scotland — Campbeltown Argyll distillery was established by Duncan McKinnon in 1828 on Lorne St. Just after Duncan past away in 1839, Robert Colvill and his fellows moved the distillery near Millknowe Rd where it is now a Longrow St. Though the distillery … Arran Distillery Scotland — Island The Arran Distillery is located at Lochranza, Scotland, the only distillery on the Isle of Arran. Arran Distillery was founded in 1995 and is the first legal distillery built on the Isle of Arran in over 150 years. The water … Arthur Bell & Sons (Bell’s) Scotland — The accepted practice in the 1830′s was to use young, immature whiskies for blending. Arthur Bell, however, was adamant that only mature whiskies be used in the blend of Bells Whisky, a decision that earned him a reputation not only … Auchentoshan Distillery Scotland — Lowland Billed as “the world’s No. 1 best selling lowland single malt,” Auchentoshan is distilled by Morrison Bowmore Distillers, Limited and is available in Select, 10 year, and 21 year varieties. History Scotland — Highland Balblair Distillery is a Scotch whisky distillery located in Edderton, Ross-shire, Scotland. Originally founded in 1790, the distillery was rebuilt in 1895 by the designer Charles C. Doig to be closer to the Edderton Railway Station on the Inverness and … Ballantine’s Scotland — Highland Ballantine’s is a range of blended scotch whiskies distilled by George Ballantine & Son Ltd in Dumbarton, Scotland. The Ballantine’s flavour is dependent on 50 single malts, four single grains and in particular the fingerprint malts from Miltonduff and Glenburgie. … Balmenach Distillery Scotland — Speyside Balmenach Distillery was established in 1824 by a family of smugglers called Macgregor who resided in Tomintoul. Situated in the district of Cromdale on the banks of the River Spey the distillery stands in beneath the nearby hill of Tom … Balvenie Distillery Scotland — Speyside Balvenie is a Speyside single malt Scotch whisky distilled by William Grant & Sons at the Balvenie Distillery in Dufftown, Scotland. Page 1 of 14
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Pitcairn Islands PITCAIRN ISLANDS OCTA Welcome to the official web site of the Government of the Pitcairn Islands. The Pitcairn Islands group is a British Overseas Territory. It comprises the islands of Pitcairn, Henderson, Ducie and Oeno. Pitcairn, the only inhabited island, is a small volcanic outcrop situated in the South Pacific at latitude 25.04 south and longitude 130.06 west. It is roughly 2170km (1350 miles) east south-east of Tahiti and just over 6600km (4100 miles) from Panama. The Islands' administrative headquarters are situated in Auckland New Zealand, 5310km (3300 miles) away. With a population of only around fifty, the people of Pitcairn are descended from the mutineers of HMAV Bounty and their Tahitian companions. Pitcairn Island is approximately 3.2km (2 miles) long and 1.6km (1 mile) wide with the capital Adamstown located above Bounty Bay and accessed by the aptly named road, "The Hill of Difficulty". The Pitcairn Miscellany
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Who succeeded David Lloyd George as British Prime Minister in 1922?
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David Lloyd George David Lloyd George Student Activities David Lloyd George, the son of William George and Elizabeth Lloyd, was born in Manchester on 17th January, 1863. David's father, a schoolmaster, died a year after he was born and his mother took her two children to live with her brother, Richard Lloyd, a shoemaker in Llanystumdwy , Caernarvonshire . The Lloyd family were staunch Nonconformists and worshipped at the Disciples of Christ Chapel in Criccieth . Richard Lloyd was Welsh-speaking and deeply resented English dominance over Wales. Lloyd George was an intelligent boy and did very well at his local school. It was decided that he should become a solicitor and after passing the Law Society examination was articled in January 1879, to a firm of solicitors in Portmadog . After completing his training, David Lloyd George established his own law practice in Criccieth . He soon developed a reputation as a solicitor who was willing to defend people against those in authority. In 1888 Lloyd George married Margaret Owen , the daughter of a prosperous farmer. He remained an active member of the Disciples of Christ Chapel and it was during his church work that he gained his early training as an orator. Lloyd George developed a reputation as a fiery preacher and was often asked to speak at Temperance Society meetings in Wales . Political Influences Lloyd George joined the local Liberal Party and became an alderman on the Caernarvon County Council. He also took part in several political campaigns including one that attempted to bring an end to church tithes. Lloyd George was also a strong supporter of land reform. As a young man he had read books by Thomas Spence , John Stuart Mill and Henry George on the need to tackle this issue. He had also been impressed by pamphlets written by George Bernard Shaw and Sidney Webb of the Fabian Society on the need to tackle the issue of land ownership. In 1890 Lloyd George was selected as the Liberal candidate for the Caernarvon Borough constituency. A by-election took place later that year when the sitting Conservative MP died. Lloyd George fought the election on a programme which called for religious equality in Wales, land reform, the local veto in granting licenses for the sale of alcohol, graduated taxation and free trade. Lloyd George won the seat by 18 votes and at twenty-seven became the youngest member of the House of Commons . Opposition to Boer War Lloyd George's dramatic oratory soon brought him to the attention of the leaders of the Liberal Party in the House of Commons . However, it was felt he was too radical and they suspected that he would lose his seat in the 1900 General Election because of his opposition to the Boer War . However, in Caernarvon he was seen as the most important figure in Parliament defending Welsh rights and was re-elected. The leadership of the Liberal Party also disapproved of Lloyd George's role in the campaign against the 1902 Education Act . In his speeches on this issue he appeared to be encouraging people to break the law by supporting John Clifford and his National Passive Resistance Committee. As a result of Clifford's campaign, over 170 Nonconformists went to prison for refusing to pay their school taxes. Chancellor of the Exchequer After the 1906 General Election , the leader of the Liberal Party , Sir Henry Campbell-Bannerman , became the new Prime-Minister. Lloyd George was given the post of President of the Board of Trade . In 1908 the new prime minister, Henry Asquith , promoted him to the post of Chancellor of the Exchequer. Lloyd George now had the opportunity to introduce reforms that he had been campaigning for since he first arrived in the House of Commons . Lloyd George had been a long opponent of the Poor Law in Britain. He was determined to take action that in his words would "lift the shadow of the workhouse from the homes of the poor". He believed the best way of doing this was to guarantee an income to people who were to old to work. Based on the ideas of Tom Paine that first appeared in his book Rights of Man in 1791, Lloyd
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The 22nd of January 1924 AD, Ramsay MacDonald becomes Britain's 1st Labour PM Ramsay MacDonald becomes Britain's 1st Labour PM Leicester , Leicestershire The 22nd of January 1924 AD Ramsay MacDonald, an underdog from the start, was an unlikely prime minister. 19th Century Scottish society was woven together with an austere Presbyterian fabric, and as an illegitimate son of farmer John MacDonald and housemaid Anne Ramsay, he stood at a disadvantage. That he would became the Labour Party�s first prime minister owed much to his socialist principals and adroit electioneering, learned whilst private secretary to Thomas Lough, Liberal MP for West Islington. Reaching the summit of the vertiginous climb of the British parliamentary model, was a statuesque achievement for a humble boy from Lossiemouth . MacDonald became politically active while living in Bristol . There, he joined the Democratic Federation (soon to be the Social Democratic Foundation). Fundamentalist and radical, his membership billeted him in the leftist sphere of political ideology. Moving to London in 1886, MacDonald saw his radicalism wane. But his socialist principals were cast in granite. C.L Fitzgerald�s Socialist Union heavily influenced Ramsay MacDonald �s parliamentary standpoint. This was a more pragmatic stance on socialism, endorsing the Westminster model. MacDonald�s profile soared during his time with Lough. He made connections, alliances with Liberal MPs, pamphleteers and Radical newspapers. As a Fabianist, he would deliver lectures in harmony with Labour�s early leftist manifesto. Elsewhere, the political topography was changing. This was certainly true of the socialist movement, which was now coalescing round organisations like the TUC�s Labour Electoral Association, and Keir Hardie �s Independent Labour Party. MacDonald�s positioned himself as potential Labour leader when he was leader of the Labour Representation Committee (LRC). But it wasn�t until 1906 that he won his first seat. His Leicester victory was the product of the Labour/Liberal alliance. Five years later he became leader of the Parliamentary Labour Party. Life was not easy for MacDonald. His wife died, exerting huge personal strain on him. And in resigning from his position before the onset of the First World War he endured a number of personal attacks � his illegitimacy was seized upon. In 1922, he was once again leader of the party. Labour were now the preeminent opposition to the Conservatives. By 1924, Labour were in power for the first time. It was all too brief, lasting less than a year after scare stories in the press buried the minority government. But MacDonald had proven that his party were fit for purpose. Socialism and leftist politics were now electable.
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Emma Thompson - TV.com Emma Thompson EDIT Emma is the daughter of English actress Phyllida Law and of stage director Eric Thompson . Actress Sophie Thompson is her sister. Emma attended the Camden School for Girls, a comprehensive girls' secondary school in North London. She first came into the limelight at Cambridge, where she studied English… more Credits S 1: Ep 2 Part 2 Perestroika 12/14/03 S 1: Ep 1 Part 1 Millennium Approaches 12/7/03 S 1: Ep 6 Josette Simon, Harry Butterworth, Jim Carter, Sue Race 12/15/88 S 1: Ep 3 Robbie Coltrane, Mark Kingston 11/24/88 S 1: Ep 7 January 1943 11/22/87 S 1: Ep 6 Autumn 1942 11/15/87 S 1: Ep 5 April 1941 11/8/87 S 1: Ep 4 October 1940 11/1/87 S 1: Ep 3 June 1940 10/25/87 S 1: Ep 5 Love Hurts 3/31/87 S 1: Ep 4 Don't You Rock Me Daddy-O 3/24/87 S 1: Ep 2 On the Road Again 3/10/87 S 67: Ep 1 67th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards 9/20/15 S 27: Ep 41 2014/10/27 10/27/14 S 26: Ep 72 December 11, 2013 12/11/13 S 22: Ep 229 August 17, 2010 8/17/10 S 18: Ep 92 January 25, 2006 1/25/06 S 16: Ep 48 November 5, 2003 11/5/03 S 1: Ep 138 2014/10/03 10/3/14 S 2014: Ep 20141002 2014/10/02 10/2/14 S 39: Ep 73 GMA 12/11 12/11/13 S 1: Ep 3 Wed, Feb 19, 2014 2/19/14 S 5: Ep 20131212 Thu, Dec 12, 2013 12/12/13 S 33: Ep 65 December 6, 2013 12/6/13 S 2: Ep 2 14 January 2012 1/14/12 S 6: Ep 25 6th March, 2011 3/6/11 S 5: Ep 28 28th March, 2010 3/28/10 S 3: Ep 296 Episode #3.296 8/17/10 S 6: Ep 210 Emma Thompson/Carlos Alazraqui 8/12/10 S 3: Ep 38 Emma Thompson/Eamon Walker/Joseph Arthur 11/9/06 S 2: Ep 83 Emma Thompson/Steve Byrne 2/2/06 S 22: Ep 143 Thursday 25/3/10 3/25/10 S 1: Ep 130 Wednesday 24/3/10 3/24/10 S 9: Ep 58 Tuesday 23rd March 3/23/10 S 2: Ep 47 Monday 30th January 1/30/06 S 51: Ep 49 Episode 4523 3/23/10 S 6: Ep 11 Films & Fame 3/6/09 S 6: Ep 47 Emma Thompson/Dido 11/12/08 S 3: Ep 95 Emma Thompson/Blair Underwood/Heather Headley 1/27/06 S 1: Ep 48 Emma Thompson/George Lopez 11/12/03 S 30: Ep 3 Robbie Coltrane 9/24/06 S 2: Ep 95 Episode 270 2/3/06 S 7: Ep 21 Monday 30th January 1/30/06 S 6: Ep 207 Tuesday 18th October 10/18/05 S 13: Ep 87 Show #2500 1/24/06 S 5: Ep 112 Show #0974 3/16/98 S 2: Ep 53 Show #0272 11/17/94 S 1: Ep 44 Show #0044 10/28/93 S 14: Ep 131 Show #3075 1/12/06 S 2: Ep 65 Show #307 12/16/97 S 5: Ep 8 Emma 11/19/97 S 68: Ep 1 The 68th Annual Academy Awards 3/25/96 S 66: Ep 1 The 66th Annual Academy Awards 3/21/94 S 1: Ep 4 Emma Thompson 2/3/94 S 65: Ep 1 The 65th Annual Academy Awards 3/29/93 S 30: Ep 100 Show #4511 4/8/92 S 29: Ep 167 Show #4397 8/29/91 S 10: Ep 16 One Hugs, the Other Doesn't 1/30/92 S 1: Ep 7 Ben Elton 3/8/86 S 2: Ep 1 Bambi 5/8/84 S 2: Ep 7 Slags 2/11/84 Become a contributor 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 banned from uploading images or from the entire site – so, play nice and respect the rules! Choose background:
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Peter Nichol became the first Brit in 25 years to win the British open in which sport?
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Peter Nicol Peter Nicol Date of Birth: 5 April 1973 Height: 5' 11" (180 cm) Place of Birth: Inverurie, Scotland Place of Residence: London Current World Ranking (Feb 05): 4 Highest World Ranking (Feb 98): 1 National Ranking: 2 Peter Nicol on SquashPics.com Peter Nicol has enjoyed an illustrious squash career, achieving three ambitions he set himself some years ago - winning the British Open, reaching world No1, and becoming world champion. In March 2001, he made headline news around the world when he announced that he was �defecting� from his Scottish country of birth to become English! Nicol�s rise through the world squash rankings was little short of meteoric: He made his debut at 266 in January 1992. He raced to 52 by the following January, then rose to 14 twelve months later, moving into the top five by November of the same year, before hitting the No1 position in February 1998. Born in Inverurie, near Aberdeen in Scotland, the left-hander won his first PSA Tour title in 1992. By September 1994, he was competing in his first Super Series final - the Hong Kong Open, in which he lost to world No1 Jansher Khan. It was in February 1998 that he became the first Briton ever to reach No1 in the PSA world rankings � thereby deposing his long-time rival Jansher Khan, who had held the position for an almost unbroken period of ten years. As world No1, Nicol was top seed for the 1998 British Open for the first time. He cruised through to the final without dropping a game, then triumphantly beat Jansher in the final. Nicol achieved this historic success on his 25th birthday, trouncing Pakistan�s six-times defending champion in straight games in front of a packed auditorium at the National Indoor Arena in Birmingham to become the first Briton for 25 years to win the prestigious British Open title. In the men's final of the Commonwealth Games in Malaysia in September 1998 - squash's triumphant debut in this prestigious multi-sport event - Nicol beat his long-time adversary Jonathon Power to take the first ever squash gold medal in a match screened live on TV in Britain and many countries around the world. In September 1999, Nicol fulfilled his last remaining key goal in squash: It was his third successive appearance in the final, but on the famous open-air court erected on the desert sands by the Great Pyramids of Giza in Egypt, Nicol crushed local hero Ahmed Barada 15-9 15-13 15-11 to become World Open champion for the first time. In the 2002 Commonwealth Games in Manchester, England, in July, Peter was seeded to become the first athlete to retain his singles gold medal - for a different country. He reached the final without dropping a game, but fell Power in the final, in four games, in his fourth successive loss to the Canadian in the year. Nicol went on to partner Lee Beachill to gold medal success in the Men�s Doubles � becoming the only person to win gold medals both in 1998 and 2002, and one of only two (with England�s Cassie Jackman) to win two medals in each Games. By his remarkable standards, 2003 was not Nicol�s best year on the PSA Tour. Despite winning the Tournament of Champions, US Open and Canadian Open, and reaching the final of the British Open, the former Scot ended his two-year unbroken reign as world No1 by appearing in the unlikely position of No3 in the PSA list on 1st January 2004. Quickly back to his best, Nicol lifted the Kuwait Open trophy in January 2004. Two weeks later he suffered a setback when he was forced to withdraw from his semi-final match in the British National Championships, suffering from extreme exhaustion. He staged a remarkable recovery and less than ten days later was back in action in the Tournament of Champions in New York. Seeded three, he reached the semi-finals without dropping a game, then beat Power 3/0 (extend
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1. If Mercury is 1, and Venus is 2, what is 6? - Jade Wright - Liverpool Echo 1. If Mercury is 1, and Venus is 2, what is 6? 2. If William Hartnell is 1, and Patrick Troughton is 2, who is 4? Share Get daily updates directly to your inbox + Subscribe Could not subscribe, try again laterInvalid Email 2. If William Hartnell is 1, and Patrick Troughton is 2, who is 4? 3. If Alpha is 1, and Beta is 2, what is 6? 4. If Tony Blackburn won in 2002, Phil Tuffnell won in 2003, and Kerry Katona won in 2004, who won in 2007? 5. If David Lloyd George is 1, Andrew Bonal Law is 2, and Stanley Baldwin is 3, who is 4? 6. If Liverpool won in 2006, and Chelsea won in 2007, who won in 2008? 7. How many pints does a 10- gallon hat hold? 8. Who was murdered by Fitzurse, de Tracy, de Morville and Le Breton? 9. Who presents Location, Location, Location with Phil Spencer? 10. From what ancient activity does the word ‘crestfallen’ come? 11. What non-mechanical sport achieves the highest speeds? 12. What major city is on an island in the St Lawrence river? 13. Who succeeded Alf Ramsey to become caretaker manger for the English national football team in 1974? 14. What did Britain’s roads first acquire in 1914? 15. Which former Liverpool player held the record for the fastest hat-trick, scoring 3 goals in less than 5 minutes? 16. Myleen Klass (pictured) now presents 10 Years Younger on Channel 4, but what was the name of the pop band that gave her success in 2001? 17. Who was the presenter of Out Of Town in the 1960s who went on to appear on the children’s TV programme How? 18. Whose autobiography is called Dear Fatty? 19. Who were Tom and Barbara’s neighbours in The Good Life? 20. In Cockney rhyming slang what are your ‘Daisy Roots’? 21. What is the surname of the twin brothers who compiled the Guinness Book of Records together between 1955 and 1975? 22. Which actor played Columbo? 23. Does the Bactrian camel have one hump, or two? 24. Where is the world's largest four-faced chiming clock? 25. Concerned about the impact of uncontrolled development and industrialisation, what National Charity was founded in 1895 by three Victorian philanthropists, Miss Octavia Hill, Sir Robert Hunter and Canon Hardwicke Rawnsley? 26. What famous make of motorcycle was Lawrence of Arabia riding when he was tragically killed in Dorset in 1936? 27. What colour of flag should a ship fly to show it is in quarantine? 28. Purple Brittlegill, Velvet Shank and Orange Milkcap are three types of what? 29. What is the name of the flats where the Trotters lived in Only Fools And Horses? 30. In computing, what does the abbreviation USB stand for? ANSWERS: 1. Saturn; 2. Tom Baker (Doctor Who actors); 3. Zeta; 4. Christopher Biggins. (I’m a Celebrity, Get Me Out of Here. Joe Pasquale 04, Carol Thatcher 05, Matt Willis 06, and Joe Swash 08); 5. Ramsay MacDonald (Prime Ministers post WW1); 6. Portsmouth (FA Cup); 7. 6; 8. Thomas Becket; 9. Kirstie Allsopp; 10. Cockfighting; 11. Sky-diving; 12. Montreal; 13. Joe Mercer; 14. White Lines; 15. Robbie Fowler; 16. Hearsay; 17. Jack Hargreaves; 18. Dawn French; 19. Margo and Jerry Leadbetter; 20. Boots; 21. McWhirter (Ross and Norris); 22. Peter Falk; 23. Two; 24. The Clock Tower on the Palace of Westminster in London (Big Ben is the nickname for the bell); 25. The National Trust; 26. Brough Superior; 27. Yellow; 28. Fungi; 29. Nelson Mandela House; 30. Universal Serial Bus Like us on Facebook
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The Mask (1994) - 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 Bank clerk Stanley Ipkiss is transformed into a manic superhero when he wears a mysterious mask. Director: Chuck Russell (as Charles Russell) Writers: From $2.99 (SD) on Amazon Video ON TV a list of 24 titles created 14 Mar 2011 a list of 41 titles created 18 Jun 2011 a list of 37 titles created 16 Jun 2012 a list of 21 titles created 30 Mar 2015 a list of 25 titles created 4 months ago Search for " The Mask " on Amazon.com Connect with IMDb Want to share IMDb's rating on your own site? Use the HTML below. You must be a registered user to use the IMDb rating plugin. Nominated for 1 Oscar. Another 6 wins & 18 nominations. See more awards » Videos A goofy detective specializing in animals goes in search of a missing dolphin mascot of a football team. Director: Tom Shadyac A fast-track lawyer can't lie for 24 hours due to his son's birthday wish after he turns his son down for the last time. Director: Tom Shadyac A guy who complains about God too often is given almighty powers to teach him how difficult it is to run the world. Director: Tom Shadyac The cross-country adventures of two good-hearted but incredibly stupid friends. Directors: Peter Farrelly, Bobby Farrelly Stars: Jim Carrey, Jeff Daniels, Lauren Holly Ace Ventura, Pet Detective, returns from a spiritual quest to investigate the disappearance of a rare white bat, the sacred animal of a tribe in Africa. Director: Steve Oedekerk A nice-guy cop with dissociative identity disorder must protect a woman on the run from a corrupt ex-boyfriend and his associates. Directors: Bobby Farrelly, Peter Farrelly Stars: Jim Carrey, Renée Zellweger, Anthony Anderson A guy challenges himself to say "yes" to everything for an entire year. Director: Peyton Reed A lonely and disturbed cable guy raised on television just wants a new friend, but his target, a designer, rejects him, with bad consequences. Director: Ben Stiller Male nurse Greg Focker meets his girlfriend's parents before proposing, but her suspicious father is every date's worst nightmare. Director: Jay Roach When an affluent couple lose all their money following a series of blunders, they turn to a life of crime to make ends meet. Director: Dean Parisot All hell breaks loose when the Byrnes family meets the Focker family for the first time. Director: Jay Roach A man gets a chance to meet up with his dream girl from high school, even though his date with her back then was a complete disaster. Directors: Bobby Farrelly, Peter Farrelly Stars: Ben Stiller, Cameron Diaz, Matt Dillon Edit Storyline Stanley Ipkiss ( Jim Carrey ) is a bank clerk that is an incredibly nice man. Unfortunately, he is too nice for his own good and is a pushover when it comes to confrontations. After one of the worst days of his life, he finds a mask that depicts Loki, the Norse night god of mischief. Now, when he puts it on, he becomes his inner, self: a cartoon romantic wild man. However, a small time crime boss, Dorian Tyrel ( Peter Greene ), comes across this character dubbed "The Mask" by the media. After Ipkiss's alter ego indirectly kills his friend in crime, Tyrel now wants this green-faced goon destroyed. Written by Ian Pugh <skypilot@ezaccess.net> From zero to hero See more » Genres: Rated PG-13 for some stylized violence | See all certifications » Parents Guide: 29 July 1994 (USA) See more » Also Known As: £11,021,329 (UK) (9 September 1994) Gross: DTS | Dolby (Dolby Stereo)| Dolby Digital (Dolby 5.1) Color: Milo, Stanley Ipkiss's dog, is a Jack Russell Terrier. See more » Goofs Obvious double when Tina is dancing with Stanley. See more » Quotes Dorian\\Mask : This party's over [bends down to time bomb] Dorian\\Mask : in 10 minutes. [starts time bomb] See more » Crazy Credits When all the credits have finished some jazz drumming is heard. Then the f
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Who plays the part of Walter Keane in the Tim Burton film 'Big Eyes'. He has won two Oscars for best supporting actor?
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'Big Eyes' painter Margaret Keane on how husband Walter was 'nuttier' than movie portrayal | Daily Mail Online EXCLUSIVE: 'Big Eyes' painter Margaret Keane on how her husband Walter - who stole her work and scammed America - was even 'nuttier' than Tim Burton's movie portrayal Margaret Keane painted the wide-eyed waifs made popular in the '50s and '60s Her husband Walter claimed her work as his own - and kept her locked up while he sold the paintings to celebrities She was awarded a $4m settlement in court in 1986 - but never saw a penny Their story is now the subject of new movie, Big Eyes, starring Amy Adams and Christoph Waltz, who have both won Golden Globe nominations Margaret tells MailOnline: 'Walter would have enjoyed every minute of it - all he cared about was being a celebrity'
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Oscars: 10 nominations for Slumdog Millionaire | Film | The Guardian Close This article is 7 years old The Curious Case of Benjamin Button, the curious movie about a man who ages backwards, headed the Oscar nominations announced today in Los Angeles. Slumdog Millionaire , Danny Boyle's Mumbai-set tale, which took best drama at this month's Golden Globes, continued its own rags-to-riches story with a total of 10 nominations. For another British hopeful, the nominations were a mixed tale: Kate Winslet, heavily tipped to be nominated for both best actress and best supporting actress following her Globes triumph, received just one nod from the academy. Curiously, her best actress nomination was for The Reader, the film for which she won best supporting actress at the Globes. The Reader's British director, Stephen Daldry , received a nomination for best director. Her omission for Revolutionary Road means that Oscar viewers will have to settle for the possibility of just one gushing acceptance speech from the actress. The other leading British contender was Frost/Nixon, which received five nominations including best picture. "It's very good timing for this film," said Working Title's Eric Fellner, the producer of Frost/Nixon, which opens in the UK on Friday. "This will give it the pedigree that will hopefully propel it into another dimension. I'm really proud of this film; I think it's brilliant." Other than Winslet missing out for Revolutionary Road, the morning's big surprise was the omission of Clint Eastwood's Gran Torino. The film had been tipped as a strong contender in the major categories, its themes and star considered a likely favourite among the members of the Academy of Motion Pictures. The Dark Knight also missed out in the major picture categories, although Heath Ledger did receive a nod as best supporting actor for his performance as the Joker. The announcement came a year to the day after the Australian actor's death from an overdose at the age of 28. Nevertheless, The Dark Knight did receive eight nominations, mainly in technical categories. Milk, Gus Van Sant's biopic of the gay rights campaigner Harvey Milk starring Sean Penn , also received eight nominations, including best film, director, actor and supporting actor. "It's just as good as the first time," said Van Sant. "Well, almost as good. It's huge that we were able to get so many nominations for a story that we felt was so important. It's really great for the movie and for the progress of Harvey's efforts as a gay politician." But the early morning announcement was dominated by Button. The film snagged 13 nominations including best film, best director for David Fincher, best actor for Brad Pitt and best supporting actress for Taraji Henderson. Pitt will be accompanied to the ceremony by his wife, Angelina Jolie , who received a best actress nomination for The Changeling. She is joined by awards veteran Meryl Streep, who consolidated her position as the most-nominated actress in Oscar history with another nomination. Other nominees include Anne Hathaway for Rachel Getting Married and Melissa Leo for Frozen River. The best actor category features a quartet of heavy hitters and an outsider. Sean Penn, Frank Langella and Mickey Rourke were all expected to be nominated alongside Pitt, but the inclusion of Richard Jenkins for his performance as a college professor in The Visitor was a surprise. Another surprise was the best supporting actor nomination for Michael Shannon for his standout performance in Revolutionary Road. Winslet and her co-star Leonardo DiCaprio had been tipped for nominations for the Sam Mendes-directed drama, but both missed out. Elsewhere the nominations went to form: WALL-E will be favourite in the animated feature section and Waltz With Bashir will be strongly tipped in the foreign language category. The team behind Slumdog was ecstatic at the news of the film's 10 nominations. "Secretly – and sometimes not so secretly – this is the nomination that floats in every screenwriter's dreams," said writer Simon Beaufoy. "I am fantastically h
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Benazir Bhutto | About Benazir Mohtarma Benazir Bhutto was a Pakistani politician who chaired the Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP), a centre-left political party in Pakistan. Bhutto was the first woman elected to lead a Muslim state, having twice been Prime Minister of Pakistan (1988–1990 & 1993-1996). She was Pakistan's first and to date only female Prime Minister. About Benazir Benazir Bhutto was the first lady to rule any muslim country in this world. She was also one of the most influential leaders of south asia. Benazir Bhutto was born in Karachi, Pakistan to a prominent political family. At age 16 she left her homeland to study at Harvard's Radcliffe College. After completing her undergraduate degree at Radcliffe she studied at England's Oxford University, where she was awarded a second degree in 1977. Later that year she returned to Pakistan where her father, Zulfikar Ali Bhutto, had been elected prime minister, but days after her arrival, the military seized power and her father was imprisoned. In 1979 he was hanged by the military government of General Zia Ul Haq. Bhutto herself was also arrested many times over the following years, and was detained for three years before being permitted to leave the country in 1984. She settled in London, but along with her two brothers, she founded an underground organization to resist the military dictatorship. When her brother died in 1985, she returned to Pakistan for his burial, and was again arrested for participating in anti-government rallies. She returned to London after her release, and martial law was lifted in Pakistan at the end of the year. Anti-Zia demonstrations resumed and Benazir Bhutto returned to Pakistan in April 1986. The public response to her return was tumultuous, and she publicly called for the resignation of Zia Ul Haq, whose government had executed her father. She was elected co-chairwoman of the Pakistan People's Party (PPP) along with her mother, and when free elections were finally held in 1988, she herself became Prime Minister. At 35, she was one of the youngest chief executives in the world, and the first woman to serve as prime minister in an Islamic country. Only two years into her first term, President Ghulam Ishaq Khan dismissed Bhutto from office. She initiated an anti-corruption campaign, and in 1993 was re-elected as Prime Minister. While in office, she brought electricity to the countryside and built schools all over the country. She made hunger, housing and health care her top priorities, and looked forward to continuing to modernize Pakistan. At the same time, Bhutto faced constant opposition from the Islamic fundamentalist movement. Her brother Mir Murtaza, who had been estranged from Benazir since their father's death, returned from abroad and leveled charges of corruption at Benazir's husband, Asif Ali Zardari. Mir Murtaza died when his bodyguard became involved in a gunfight with police in Karachi. The Pakistani public was shocked by this turn of events and PPP supporters were divided over the charges against Zardari. In 1996 President Leghari of Pakistan dismissed Benazir Bhutto from office, alleging mismanagement, and dissolved the National Assembly. A Bhutto re-election bid failed in 1997, and the next elected government, headed by the more conservative Nawaz Sharif, was overthrown by the military. Bhutto's husband was imprisoned, and once again, she was forced to leave her homeland. For nine years, she and her children lived in exile in London, where she continued to advocate the restoration of democracy in Pakistan. In the autumn of 2007, in the face of death threats from radical Islamists, and the hostility of the government, she returned to her native country. Although she was greeted by enthusiastic crowds, within hours of her arrival, her motorcade was attacked by a suicide bomber. She survived this first assassination attempt, although more than 100 bystanders died in the attack. With national elections scheduled for January 2008, her Pakistan People's Party was poised for a victory that would make Bhutto prime
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Which organisation has the motto 'Mantiens le droit', which is included in its coat of arms?
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Royal Canadian Mounted Police | Military Wiki | Fandom powered by Wikia Royal Canadian Mounted Police "Mountie" redirects here. For other uses, see Mountie (disambiguation) . "RCMP" redirects here. For the TV series, see R.C.M.P. (TV series) . Royal Canadian Mounted Police Heraldic badge of the RCMP Motto "Defending the Law" [1] [2] Agency overview North-West Mounted Police (NWMP) (May 23, 1873) Employees Approximately 2,400 Auxiliary Constables [4] Legal personality B Division: Newfoundland and Labrador C Division: Quebec L Division: Prince Edward Island M Division: Yukon Canadian Newsmaker of the Year (2007) Website www.rcmp-grc.ca <span id="ibleafn" />Footnotes While a federal agency, the RCMP also provides direct policing to dependant territories. The Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) (French: Gendarmerie royale du Canada (GRC), literally ‘Royal Gendarmerie of Canada'; colloquially known as The Mounties, and internally as ‘The Force') is both a federal and a national police force of Canada, and one of the most recognized of its kind in the world. It is unique in the world as a national, federal, provincial, and municipal policing body. The RCMP provides policing services to all of Canada at a federal level, and also on a contract basis to the three territories, eight of Canada's provinces (the RCMP does not provide provincial or municipal policing in either Ontario or Quebec), more than 190 municipalities, 184 aboriginal communities, and three international airports. [7] Contents Edit The Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) was formed in 1920 by the merger of the Royal Northwest Mounted Police (RNWMP, founded 1873) with the Dominion Police (founded 1868). The former was originally named the North-West Mounted Police (NWMP), and was given the Royal prefix by King Edward VII in 1904. Much of the present-day organization's symbolism has been inherited from its days as the NWMP and RNWMP, including the distinctive Red Serge uniform, paramilitary heritage, and mythos as a frontier force. The RCMP/GRC wording is specifically protected under the Trade-marks Act . [8] RCMP in everyday uniform As the national police force of Canada, the Royal Canadian Mounted Police is primarily responsible for enforcing federal laws throughout Canada while general law and order including the enforcement of the Criminal Code and applicable provincial legislation is constitutionally the responsibility of the provinces and territories . Largest cities commonly form their own municipal police departments. The two most populous provinces, Ontario and Quebec, maintain provincial forces: the Ontario Provincial Police and Sûreté du Québec . The other eight provinces contract policing responsibilities to the RCMP. The RCMP provides front-line policing in those provinces under the direction of the provincial governments. When Newfoundland joined the confederation in 1949, the RCMP entered the province and absorbed the then Newfoundland Ranger Force . The Royal Newfoundland Constabulary has reclaimed some responsibilities. In the territories, the RCMP is the sole territorial police force . Many municipalities throughout Canada contract to the RCMP. Thus, the RCMP polices at the federal, provincial, and municipal level. The RCMP is responsible for an unusually large breadth of duties. Under their federal mandate, the RCMP police throughout Canada, including Ontario and Quebec (albeit under smaller scales there). Federal operations include: enforcing federal laws including commercial crime, counterfeiting, drug trafficking, border integrity, organized crime, and other related matters; providing counter-terrorism and domestic security; providing protection services for the Monarch, Governor General, Prime Minister, their families and residences, and other ministers of the Crown , visiting dignitaries, and diplomatic missions; and participating in various international policing efforts. Under provincial and municipal contracts the RCMP provides front-line policing in all areas outside of Ontario and Quebec that do not have an established local police
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Honi Soit Qui Mal Y Pense - Order of the Garter Honi Soit Qui Mal Y Pense from Wikipedia Website A garter is one of the Order's most recognizable insignia. Diamonds spell out the motto of the Order on this seventeenth century garter. The Most Noble Order of the Garter is an English order of chivalry with a history stretching back to medieval times; today it is the world's oldest national order of knighthood in continuous existence and the pinnacle of the British honours system. Its membership is extremely limited, consisting of the Sovereign and not more than twenty-five full members, or Companions. Male members are known as Knights Companions, whilst female members are known as Ladies Companions (not Dames, as in most other British chivalric orders). The Order can also include certain extra members (members of the British Royal Family and foreign monarchs), known as "Supernumerary" Knights and Ladies. The Sovereign alone grants membership of the Order; the Prime Minister does not tender binding advice as to appointments, as he or she does for most other orders. As the name suggests, the Order's primary emblem is a garter bearing the motto "Honi soit qui mal y pense" (which means "Shame on him who thinks ill of it") in gold letters. The Garter is an actual accessory worn by the members of the Order during ceremonial occasions; it is also depicted on several insignia. Most British orders of chivalry cover the entire kingdom, but the three most exalted ones each pertain to one constituent nation only. The Order of the Garter, which pertains to England, is most senior in both age and precedence; its equivalent in Scotland is The Most Ancient and Most Noble Order of the Thistle. Whilst the Order of the Thistle was certainly in existence by the sixteenth century and possibly has medieval origins (or even, according to more fanciful legends, dates to the eighth century), the foundation of the institution in its modern form dates only to 1687. In 1783 an Irish equivalent, The Most Illustrious Order of St Patrick, was founded, but since the independence of the greater part of Ireland the Order has fallen dormant (its last surviving knight died in 1974). History The Order was founded circa 1348 by Edward III as "a society, fellowship and college of knights." Various more precise dates ranging from 1344 to 1351 have been proposed; the wardrobe account of Edward III first shows Garter habits issued in the autumn of 1348. At any rate, the Order was most probably not constituted before 1346; the original statutes required that each member admitted to the Order already be a knight (what would today be called a knight bachelor), and several initial members of the Order were first knighted in that year. Various legends have been set forth to explain the origin of the Order. The most popular one involves the "Countess of Salisbury" (it may refer to Joan of Kent, the King's future daughter-in-law, or to her then mother-in-law, whom Edward is known to have admired). Whilst she was dancing with the King at Eltham Palace, her garter is said to have slipped from her leg to the floor. When the surrounding courtiers sniggered, the King picked it up and tied it to his own leg, exclaiming "Honi soit qui mal y pense." (The French may be loosely translated as "Shame on him who thinks ill of it"; it has become the motto of the Order.) According to another myth, Richard I, whilst fighting in the Crusades, was inspired by St George to tie garters around the legs of his knights; Edward III supposedly recalled the event, which led to victory, when he founded the Order. Composition Sovereign and Knights Since its foundation, the Order of the Garter has included the Sovereign and Knights Companions. The Sovereign of the United Kingdom serves as Sovereign of the Order. Queen Elizabeth II in Garter Robes The Prince of Wales is explicitly m
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Which country contains provinces called Bihar and Kerela?
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Kerala Map Kerala Map Disclaimer Close Disclaimer: All efforts have been made to make this image accurate. However Compare Infobase Limited and its directors do not own any responsibility for the correctness or authenticity of the same. Kerala Location Map Kerala Railway Map Kerala Travel Map Geographically located in the Southwest region of India, Kerala was established on November 1, 1956. Many Malayalam speaking regions were merged together to form this beautiful state that is spread across an area of 38,386 square kilometers. Situated in the extreme of Southwest peninsula of India, this place lies between the Western Ghats on the east and Arabian Sea on the west. The varied demography, different traditions and culture and distinct situation have made it one of the most attractive tourist destinations in India. Fondly known as 'God's Own Country', it is considered as one of the paradises of the world. The state has 14 districts which are further divided into 21 Revenue divisions, Taluks and Revenue Villages. Few of the districts were renamed in the year 1990, such as Thiruvananthapuram (earlier known as Trivandrum). Thiruvananthapuram is the capital of the state, while other important cities include Kannur, Kozhikode, Thrissur, Kolam, etc. Kerala can be accessed through different modes of transports. It is easily reachable through roads, railways and air. The western coast of the state is mostly approachable through national highways and the eastern coast is accessible through state highways. The railway network is spread across the entire state connecting almost every major city and town. There are three major international airports which make Kerala well connected to all the major cities and states in India. Kerala has emerged as one of the most popular tourist places in India. The natural beauty in the form of beaches, mountain ranges, wildlife, backwaters and lush green areas offer a splendid view to the visitors. There are many places to be visited here. The cities and the places in Kerala have significance of their own. Thiruvananthapuram is the capital of the state, where tradition and modernity coexists. Beautiful beaches, monuments and museums, intricately carved temples, art galleries and the greenery makes the city more attractive for the tourists. As the state is blessed by nature, it has something to offer to everyone. Kochi, earlier known as Cochin, is popularly known as 'Queen of the Arabian Sea' and is also called 'Gateway to Kerala'. Beaches, museums and islands are greatest tourist attractions. The boat ride and the live Kathakali performances impress and draw the visitors. A small town and a hill station, Munnar is located in the Southwest of Kerala. Tea plantations, waterfalls, holiday facilities make it a famous resort town. National parks and wildlife are also not to be missed. Activities such as rock climbing, bicycle riding and boating gives the visitors another reason to love this place. The Backwaters of Kerala are other important tourist destinations in the state. They are made up of the interconnected rivers, lakes and canals which merge into Arabian Sea. Houseboat or Kettuvallam rides and the boat races during festivals are alluring for the tourists. Kerala has much more to offer to its visitors. The magical festivals, splendid art forms, exotic cuisines, ayurvedic health vacations give a unique experience to the tourists in the state. Kerala State Information
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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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In mediaeval falconry, which social level was most commonly associated with a goshawk?
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Falconry in the Middle Ages Falconry in the Middle Ages A brief summary, mostly about falconry in medieval England. by Grethe Historically, no bird of prey has shared as close a relationship with humans as the falcon did during the Middle Ages, when the sport of falconry and hawking were an important part of life. It reigned as the most popular sport in England for more than four centuries. So important were falcons in England that the first laws aimed at protecting birds of prey were treated here. Perhaps no such stringent laws have ever been passed to protect a wild bird or animal. Somehow wildlife conservation was born during the age of falconry. No one knows exactly where or when humans started using trained raptors to hunt for food, but a theory says that it probably came into existence by the nomads on the Asian steppes around 2000-1600 B.C., from where it spread east to China and west to Arabia, Persia and Europe. The first record of humans using birds of prey for hunting comes from an Assyrian bas-relief dated in the early part of the seventh century B.C. References to falconry in China are as early as 680 B.C., but one Japanese work states that falcons were used as gifts to Chinese princes during the Hsia dynasty, 206-220 B.C. With the increasing trade falconry reached the Mediterranean about 400 A.D. Germanic tribes acquired the sport around the sixth century A.D., and by 875 A.D. it was practiced through western Europe and Saxon England. The first documented English falconer was the Saxon king of Kent, Ethelbert II (died 762), followed by Alfred the Great and Athelstan in the ninth century. After the Norman conquest in 1066, new raptor species were introduced in England. The Normans restricted falconry to the upper classes, and peasants could be hanged for keeping hawks. Yeomen were allowed to use the short-winged hawks, like goshawks and sparrowhawks, to hunt for food, but only king and nobility were allowed to have the more noble long-winged falcons, like gyrfalcon, peregrine and merlin. There are few written sources about falconry in the period before the Middle Ages, but already around year 1000 big amounts of art and literature began to emerge. Beyond being hunting birds the falcons were symbols of power, strength and superiority and found their place in coat of arms, banners and tapestries. The famous Bayeux tapestry is one of the best preserved contemporary sources. The first 10-15 meters of the embroidery is about a falcon hunt of Harold Godwinson's. In the thirteenth century Frederick II of Hohenstaufen brought the sport to its highest state of respectability, when he wrote "The Art of Falconry". The book took over thirty years to complete, and as one of the first scientific works about birds placed him as one of the founders of ornithology. He introduced the Arabic practice of hooding falcons to keep them tranquil during training. His work also holds several pages of interesting instructions for dog trainers. The falcons often worked in conjunction with special trained hunting dogs, raised with the falcons since puppy hood. Frederick II's book is available for modern readers, newly edited and reprinted in 1969. The position of falconer was usually handed down from father to son. In a royal household he was called Lord Falconer, sitting fourth from the king at table. He was responsible for capturing, training and caring for the hawks. He was a key number of the hunt, planning with the lord which birds to fly at which prey. He also rode to war with the lord, bringing the birds along to hunt for food. During the Hundred Year's War falcons accompanied their masters across the Channel to the battles of Grecy, Poitiers and Agincourt. When Edward III invaded France, he had thirty falconers with him. John of Gaunt often brought hunting parties to the Test Valley, and since it was due to the practice of ringing these birds, the huntings are documented in the Domesday Book. Neither hawks or falcons are suitable house-pets because they have spectacular mode of excretion, they are tradionally kept on special
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Falchion Swords 10 Falchion Swords Fact The medieval Falchion sword is known for its short, heavy blade. According to research, the Falchion sword was a derivative of a sharp farming tool that was used by farm labourers, farmers and peasants during the medieval era, and was mass produced by blacksmiths at the time. It was a weapon with the combined weight and power of an axe but has the versatility of a sword. They were found in several forms during the 11th century up to the 16th century. In other versions, the Falchion sword resembles more of a knife than a sword, while some versions come in an irregular, pointed shape. Medieval Falchion Sword Description The medieval Falchion sword was 37 to 40 inches in length and weighs about 1 to 2 pounds. It was also typically made from iron and steel. The most common design of the Falchion swords were single-edged, broad and slightly curved on the blade and some versions of it were irregularly shaped and pointed. “Falchion swords were primarily used for cutting an opponent’s limbs or head and slicing unprotected areas of the body with a single stroke”. Types of Falchion Sword There are two basic types of the medieval Falchion sword: The first one is the Cleaver Falchion sword, which looks very similar to large meat cleaver. These types of Falchion swords were common during the 13th to 14th century. This was also one of the very few versions of the Falchion sword that has survived through history. The second one is the Cusped Falchion sword. These are characterized by a straight blade with flare-clipped or cusped tips, thus the name Cusped Falchion. Most historical art shows the Cusped Falchion as something that resembles the knife. Historians believe that the styling of the blade was highly influenced by Turko-Mongol sabres reaching the borders of Europe in the 13th century. The use of this type of Falchion sword was common until the 16th century. Medieval Falchion Sword had the weight and power of a medieval axe The are many types of Falchion Swords including Cusped and Cleaver Types The styling of the Falchion Sword came from the designs of Turko-Mongol sabres Falchion Swords could cut of a persons limbs with one stroke A Falchion Sword had it origins in an early medieval farming tool Example of a Falchion Sword used in Medieval times History of the Falchion Sword The medieval Falchion sword was characterized with a curve one-edged blade, while the European version had a short back edge. It was also noted in some historical manuscripts that the Falchion sword may have had several influences. Although originally derived from sharp farming tools during the medieval period, it may have been influenced by Italian Renaissance later on. However, the earlier types had knightly sword-hilts and were dated not later than 14th century. Who used the Falchion Swords Falchion swords were common among crusaders of the middle ages. Nonetheless, they were also favoured by knights, despite the common belief that the sword is low quality and deemed unworthy of knights. Some manuscripts suggest that the Falchion was the third primary sword for Men-at-arms and the secondary sword for Knights. It was also assumed that the Falchion was derived from Frankish scramasax, which was a long single-edged knife used for fighting. Manuscripts also noted that single-edged swords were found in Scandinavia where most Vikings used them. The swords found in Scandinavia were said to be straight with equal broadness throughout the length. How was the Falchion Swords made There is no definitive origin identified for the Falchion sword. Some say that it originated from some sharp farming tools but other historians disagree. However, historians do agree on a few things about the Falchion sword. The most common construction of a Falchion sword is a wooden grip with iron or steel blade. And these types of weapons were mass produced during the medieval ages. They also agreed that the construction of the Falchion was similar to that of a long sword, and the earliest Falchions were made of iron that has a lower carbon con
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Loreen, singing Euphoria, won the 2012 Europvision Song Contest for which country ?
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“Euphoria” – Loreen wins the 2012 Eurovision Song Contest for Sweden | ESC Radio - Eurovision Song Contest Eurosong Webradio “Euphoria” – Loreen wins the 2012 Eurovision Song Contest for Sweden Sunday, May 27th, 2012 @ 3:29 pm , posted by Daniel Mourinho Congratulations to Sweden and Loreen! With her entry Euphoria, the 28-year-old singer won the 57th Eurovision Song Contest last night, with a total of 372 points. Euphoria was written by Thomas G:son & Peter Boström. Russia’s entry Party For Everybody, performed by the grannies Buranovskiye Babushki, came second collecting 259 points, followed by Serbia’s Zeljko Joksimovic and the song Nije Ljubav Stvar with 214 points. The fourth place went to the host country Azerbaijan (Sabina Babayeva When The Music Dies, 150 pts) while Albania came fifth with Rona Nishliu and the song Suus scoring 146 points. The complete ranking of the 2012 Eurovision Song Contest in Baku: 1.Sweden – Loreen – Euphoria (372) 2. Russia – Burnavskiye Babushki – Party For Everybody (259) 3. Serbia – Zeljko Joksimovic – Nije Ljubav Stvar (214) 4. Azerbaijan – Sabina Babayeva – When The Music Dies (150) 5. Albania – Rona Nishliu – Suus (146) 6. Estonia – Ott Lepland – Kuula (120) 7. Turkey – Can Bonomo – Love Me Back (112) 8. Germany – Roman Lob – Standing Still (110) 9. Italy – Nina Zilli – L’Amore E Femmina (101) 10. Spain – Pastora Soler – Quédate Conmigo (97) 11. Moldova – Pasha Parfeny – Lautar (81) 12. Romania – Mandinga – Zaleilah (71) 13. F.Y.R. Macedonia – Kaliopi – Crno I Belo (71) 14. Lithuania – Donny Montell – Love Is Blind (70) 15. Ukraine – Gaitana – Be My Guest (65) 16. Cyprus – Ivi Adamou – La La Love (65) 17. Greece – Eleftheria Eleftheriou – Aphrodisiac (64) 18. Bosnia & Herzegovina – Maya Sar – Korake Ti Znam (55) 19. Ireland – Jedward – Waterline (46) 20. Iceland – Gréta Salóme & Jónsi – Never Forget (46) 21. Malta – Kurt Calleja – This Is The Night (41) 22. France – Anggun – Echo (You And I) (21) 23. Denmark – Soluna Samay – Should’ve Known Better (21) 24. Hungary – Compact Disco – Sound Of Our Hearts (19) 25. United Kingdom – Engelbert Humperdinck – Love Will Set Me Free (12) 26. Norway – Tooji – Stay (7) for more detailed info please visit http://eurovision.tv first photo: Thomas Hanses (EBU); second photo: ESC Radio This entry was posted on Sunday, May 27th, 2012 at 3:29 pm and is filed under News . You can follow any responses to this entry through the RSS 2.0 feed. You can leave a response , or trackback from your own site. 6 Responses to ““Euphoria” – Loreen wins the 2012 Eurovision Song Contest for Sweden” Alex Volkov I don’t think Norway should have gotten last place! The most boring song/performance was United Kingdom! jay
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Macclesfield Pub Quiz League: November 2015 Macclesfield Pub Quiz League Set by The Park Tavern and the Brewers Q1 Great Britain is to appear in the Tennis Davis Cup final in which Belgian city? Ghent Q2 Once storms Abigail, Barney, Clodagh, Desmond and Eva have passed the UK, which will be next? Frank The current Ebola outbreak started in which African country? Guinea (Dec 2013) Where would you find Connexus and Versatile? On TV program The Apprentice (Teams names in the current TV series) Q5 Which actor has appeared as James Bond in exactly 2 official Bond films? Timothy Dalton (The Living Daylights, License to kill) Q6 According to Collins English Dictionary what has been chosen as the word of the year 2015? Binge-watch Q7 What is the tag line of the upcoming Star Wars film episode 7 of the series? The Force Awakens Who replaced Nick Hewer in the TV program The Apprentice? Claude Littner Q9 Which RAF base was in the news in October, owing to the arrival of ~140 migrants by boat? RAF Akrotiri (Cyprus) Q10 There is one remaining hovercraft service operating in the UK, from which city does it operate? Portsmouth (Southsea -> Ryde on the Isle of Wight) Q11 Baroness Dido Harding of Winscombe has been in the news recently, as the CEO of which company? Talk Talk Q12 Which British airline is celebrating its 20th Anniversary, flying its inaugural flight on November 10th 1995? EasyJet The Schengen Treaty takes its name from a village in which country? Luxembourg MP can stand for two things on an ordnance survey Map, name either? Mile Post or Mooring Post Q15 On a marine map what does HWM stand for? High Water Mark Which country is to host the next Winter Olympics in 2018? South Korea Who did Seb Coe succeed as head of the IAAF? Lamine Diack What is the third largest object in the solar system? Saturn (Sun, Jupiter, Saturn) Which man made object is furthest from Earth? Voyager 1 (allow Voyager) Q20 For his part in which 1953 film did Frank Sinatra receive a Best Supporting Actor Oscar? From Here to Eternity Which current world leader is sometimes known as Bibi? Benjamin Netanyahu Q22 Who has been recently sworn in as Canada's 23rd Prime Minister after winning a surprise majority? Justin Trudeau What is the longest motorway in the UK? M6 What is the longest A road in the UK? A1 Who is the shadow chancellor? John McDonnell Which building was built in 1093 to house the shrine of St Cuthbert? Durham Cathedral In which building would you find the famous Cosmati Pavement? Westminster Cathedral Who hosts 'Modern Life is Goodish'? Dave Gorman Frankie Fredericks represented which African country in athletics? Namibia Who hosts 'As yet untitled'? Alan Davies Who will be the new host of QI succeeding Stephen Fry? Sandi Toksvig What is the word used to describe an animal/plant that is both male and female? Hermaphrodite With which artistic medium would you associate Ansel Adams? Photography Which city is normally accepted as being the ancient capital of Wessex? Winchester Which group recorded the track 'Unfinished Symphony'? Massive Attack Which school featured in UK TV's 'Please Sir'? Fenn Street Q37 80s band Heaven 17 got their name from a well-known novel originally published in 1962. Name it? A Clockwork Orange - (by Anthony Burgess) Q38 Steely Dan got their name from which notorious novel originally published in 1959? The Naked Lunch (by William Burroughs) Q39 Wladimir Klitschko is a champion boxer from which country? Ukraine The 'Rockhampton Rocket' was a nickname given to which famous sportsman? Rod Laver Which British astronaut is going to the international space station in December? Tim Peake How many cantons make up Switzerland? 26 (accept 25 to 27) Q43 Which city was the imperial capital of Japan before Tokyo? Kyoto Saloth Sar born 19 May 1925 is better known by what name? Pol Pot What was discovered in 1799 by Pierre-François Bouchard a Napoleonic soldier? The Rosetta Stone 'I told you I was ill' are the words carved into whose gravestone? Spike Milligan Q47 What did Newcastle chemist William Owen invent in 1927 for those
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The Fourteenth Century by Nicholas Needham by Nicholas Needham The papacy had reached the zenith of its political power in Europe under Innocent III. His death in 1216 was followed by a period of eclipse and, finally, catastrophe. The popes continued to struggle for supremacy against Germany’s “Holy Roman” emperors. However, the long war between papacy and empire had sapped the power of the imperial court by undermining Germany’s national unity. The threat to the independence of the papacy no longer came from Germany, but from France. THE FRENCH THREAT The French monarchy was growing in strength that reached dangerous levels, from a papal perspective, under King Philip the Fair (reigned 1285-1314). Philip was a ruthless tyrant who believed he had absolute authority over all French affairs. Conflict broke out between Philip and Pope Boniface VIII (reigned 1294-1303) when, in 1295, Philip levied a tax on the French clergy to finance a war with England. The French clergy complained to Boniface, who decreed the excommunication of all who imposed or paid such taxes without papal permission. Philip responded by forbidding the export of gold and silver from France, which crippled Rome’s economy. Boniface had to compromise, allowing the French clergy to make “voluntary” contributions to Philip’s war. Then, in 1301, Boniface sent a papal legate, Bernard of Saisset, to Philip’s court to complain about various highhanded acts of Philip, including the seizure of church property. Philip had Bernard arrested and charged with high treason. Boniface ordered the release of Bernard, summoning Philip to Rome. Philip called a national assembly of French nobles, clergy, and commoners to support him. Boniface reacted in 1302 by issuing the famous papal bull Unam sanctam, where the most exalted political and spiritual claims for the papacy were made: There is one body and one head of this one and only [Catholic] Church—not two heads, like a monster—and that is Christ, and Christ’s vicar is Peter and the successor of Peter….Both the spiritual and the civil sword are in the power of the Church….We declare, state, define and pronounce that it is absolutely necessary to salvation for every human being to be subject to the Roman Pope. Philip’s response was to declare Boniface unfit to occupy the papal throne, and he summoned the pope to appear before a general council of the whole church. The French parliament, French clergy, and Paris University all joined in this declaration. Boniface prepared to excommunicate Philip, but before he could do so, the French king had Boniface kidnapped and imprisoned. Philip’s agents demanded that Boniface resign; he refused. Allies rescued him from prison, but Boniface died a month later, an old and broken man, while the struggle was still raging. The papacy was in serious trouble. Philip had appealed to French national opinion against the claims of Rome, and he had succeeded. Nationalism as a political and anti-papal force had arrived on the European scene. THE AVIGNON PAPACY The worst for the papacy was still to come. When Boniface’s successor, Pope Benedict XI (reigned 1303-4), died after a reign of only eight months, the French faction of cardinals succeeded in electing a French pope, Clement V (reigned 1305-14). Clement was a weak man who simply became a tool of King Philip. He never set foot in Rome, and after four years of wandering around southern France, Clement in 1309 established the papal court in Avignon, a city on the Rhone River, surrounded by French territory and under French political influence. The papacy remained in Avignon for nearly seventy years (1309-77), a captive of the French monarchy and its policies. Those hostile to France referred to this period as the Babylonian Captivity of the Papacy. There were seven popes during this period, all French, and they made sure that most of the cardinals were French, too. The Avignon Papacy had a calamitous effect on the prestige and influence of the office of the pope. According to Catholic theory, the Apostle Peter had been the bishop of Rome and ther
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The Coronation of the Kings of France in Reims - French Moments You are at: Home » Regions of France » Grand Est » Champagne-Ardenne »The Coronation of the Kings of France in Reims Coronation of Charles VII in Reims in the presence of Joan of Arc. Painting by by E. Lenepveu The Coronation of the Kings of France in Reims Champagne-Ardenne , French History , Reims If you're new here, you may be interested in downloading the guide "10 Amazing Offbeat Places in Paris". Click here to get your free copy now! Thanks for visiting! The coronation of the Kings of France took place inside the Cathedral of Reims , a Gothic art masterpiece which has been listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1991. The Origins of the Coronation In 498-499, the baptism of Clovis by St. Remi was the founding act of the Royal Anointing in Reims Cathedral . However, the first king to be crowned was Pepin the Short at Soissons in 751, then again at St. Denis in 754 by Pope Stephen II. Reims Cathedral was not explicitly held in reference to the baptism of Clovis until Louis the Pious was crowned in 816 and an official document was given to the Archbishop Ebbo by the emperor. Nevertheless, the immediate successors of Louis the Pious did not follow in his footsteps, and it was not until the beginning of the 11th century that the cathedral imposed itself as the coronation site. From then on, all the Kings of France were crowned in Reims by the hands of their archbishop, or at times by another prelate when the metropolitan seat was vacant. However, the coronations of Louis VI and Henri IV were held at Orleans Cathedral and Chartres Cathedral respectively, whereas Louis XVIII and Louis-Philippe were not crowned. The coronation stems from the idea that there is no authority except from God, according to the teachings of St. Paul (“Non est enim potestas nisi a Deo, quæ autem sunt, a Deo ordinatæ sunt”, Romans 13:1). Jurists and absolutist theorists, particularly under the Ancien Régime (Old Regime), did not agree with this at times. For some, the coronation does not make someone the king: he becomes one at the very second his predecessor dies. This follows the famous statement declared by the Chancellor of France: “The King is dead. Long live the King!”. For others, the coronation bestows upon the sovereign his legitimacy. It was this belief that drove Joan of Arc to lead the heir to the throne (her “Gentil Dauphin”) to be crowned in Reims in 1429, despite the fact that Charles VII (1422-1461), residing in Bourges, was the de facto King for seven years already. The Legend of the Holy Ampulla Like the Kings of the Old Testament, the coronation was the sealed alliance between God and the Capetian sovereign: in exchange for divine anointing, the king promises to rule according to the law, to protect his peoples and to support religion. This alliance took shape when the legend of the Holy Ampulla appeared in the 9th century. It was in fact at the coronation of Charles the Bald in Metz that the Archbishop of Reims, Hincmar, recounted in his Vita Remigii, the miracle of the small vial brought to St. Remi by a dove that was sent from God for the anointing of Clovis. From several traditions of Reims, Hincmar exaggerated the discovery of a vial in the tomb of St. Remi, containing herbs used to embalm the body of the prelate. Authenticated by Pope Innocent II in 1131 and entrusted to the care of the Abbey of St. Remi until the Revolution, the Holy Ampulla thus permanently assured Reims Cathedral the privilege of crowning the Kings of France. During the French Revolution on October 7, 1793 in Reims (the present Place Royale), the Holy Ampulla was solemnly broken by the conformist Philippe Rühl, on the pedestal of the statue of Louis XV which was prior to that toppled, broken and meant to be delivered to a foundry for cannons. However, a priest and a municipal officer took out what they could from the contents of the Holy Ampulla and hid it the day before. Moreover, two glass fragments of the vial, on which some of the balm remained, were secretly retrieved during the
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Eden Foods Mirin, rice cooking wine Have some on hand? Go Here to browse EDEN Recipes that use this product. Quick Overview 'Ajino-haha' Mirin is traditionally made in Japan of U.S.A. Lundberg™ organic short grain brown rice, brewed in cedar kegs. Essential in dashi noodle broth, teriyaki sauce, marinades, and sushi rice. Shoyu and mirin are the right and left hands of Japanese cooking. Mirin with some shoyu is a supreme marinade. Details Eden Mirin is made by first washing and steaming California grown Lundberg Family Farm organic brown rice for several hours. After cooling it is mixed with a bit of rice koji (Aspergillus oryzae) called seed koji. The rice mixture is placed in a temperature and moisture controlled koji room for three days where it is stirred daily to ensure proper growth of the koji enzymes. The rice koji is then placed in cedar kegs and mixed with more steamed rice and water. This rice mixture is called 'moromi,' or rice wine mash, that is allowed to ferment for two months. At this time sea salt is added, as well as more steamed rice, koji and water. It is allowed to ferment for another three months. After fermentation is complete, the mixture is pressed through cotton sacks and filtered to remove rice residue. It is heated to 85°C. for 3 to 4 seconds. Mirin's alcohol content, about ten percent, quickly evaporates when cooked with food or may be removed by heating it to the boiling point, and allowed to cool before adding to uncooked foods. Mirin originated in Japan during the 15th century and was initially made by simply mixing cooked sweet rice together with sake, a traditional Japanese rice wine. In the 16th century mirin brewers began distilling this sweet wine in an effort to prolong its shelf life. This distilled wine called 'shochu', or 'fire spirits,' had a very high alcohol content. Over the next several centuries brewers further experimented with shochu by adding cooked sweet rice and rice koji enzymes and eventually sea salt to further reduce the alcohol content. Originally mirin was very expensive and not affordable to the general public. Eventually its virtue as a seasoning was discovered and mirin began to be used in Japan's highest, most elegant form of cooking, 'Kaiseki,' or tea ceremony cooking. Over the years mirin's popularity as a seasoning increased among the general public as it became more affordable, but the quality of most mirin sharply declined. Today most commercial mirin is made from molasses, glucose, artificially produced koji enzymes (many of which are genetically engineered), cornstarch, ethyl alcohol, preservatives and other additives that are simply mixed with water and fermented very quickly. Chemical denaturing additives are used instead of sea salt to reduce the alcohol content. The results are less healthful and inferior in quality and flavor. Eden Mirin is of superior quality containing no artificial ingredients. Eden Mirin is low in sodium and carbohydrate. It is fat free and cholesterol free. The natural sugar content in the mirin is due to the fermentation of the rice and is in the form of complex carbohydrate grain sugar or maltose. Mirin is also a source of naturally occurring amino acids, organic acids and enzymes. Eden Mirin is mildly sweet with a hint of sour and salty flavors. Eden Mirin can be used as a multipurpose liquid seasoning for grilled dishes such as tofu, tempeh, fish, seafood and vegetables. It adds complexity to soups, noodle broth, sauces, poached fish and tofu dishes, marinades, gravies, salad dressings and sautéed vegetable dishes. It can be combined with Eden Organic Brown Rice Vinegar and added to cooked sushi rice; this gives the rice a glossy appearance. To prepare dipping sauce for noodles, grilled foods, tofu, batter fried tempura and other foods, simply combine a little mirin with any Eden Shoyu Soy Sauce and a little freshly grated ginger or a pinch of Eden Wasabi (Japanese Horseradish) powder. Eden Mirin produces a beautiful, shiny finish for glazing pie crusts and pastries. It can also be used in making desserts such as poached f
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Toto's Lechon Manok - West Covina, CA Toto's Lechon Manok Beef Beef Mechado nutritious Filipino dish, stewed beef simmered in teeming tomato sauce & a medley of cubed potato, sliced carrots, & red & green bell pepper Beef Mushroom Sauce Braised beef loin in a creamy white mushroom sauce, mizzled w/ crunchy bacon bits. Beef Pepper Steak A sliced of lean meat barely seasoned w/ a dash of pepper. Callos An all occasion menu w/ festive colors & scrumptious savor made from beef w/ chorizo de bilbao, garbanzos, bacon, cheese, & sprig of parsley. Kare – Kare A rich & exquisite meat-vegetable dish made of beef, ox tail, & tripe in interesting peanut sauced served w/ sauteed shrimp paste Nilagang baka A soup made w/ lots of beef & medley of vegetables-cabbage, potato, & string beans. Pinapaitan (beef) Complex flavor of blended bitterness & sourness of lemon & bile made from stewed beef in a very warming soup Chicken Adobong Manok an all time classic Filipino dish of chicken braised in soy sauce, vinegar & garlic & a dash of pepper. Afritada Veracious healthy dish, a pastiched of chicken meat, cubed carrots & potato, red & green bell pepper, braised in rich flavor tomato sauce Chicken BBQ Tasty marinated chicken meat on skewers & grilled over hot flaming charcoal. Chicken Curry An authentic dish made from oozing chicken meat & wonderfully basted in savory curry sauce. Chicken Pastel Filipino favorite dish during fiestas & celebrations. Savory & creamy chicken casserole enriched w/ SPAM, mushrooms, celery, bell pepper & encase in a puff pastry, making it more delightful Chicken Teriyaki A lustrous grilled chicken breast bathed in sweetened teriyaki sauce & a light pungent aroma of ginger w/ red & green bell peppers Chicken Tinola A chicken casserole sauteed w/ garlic & onion, made more nutritious w/ medley of chayote & young leaves of spinach. Fried Chicken Leg Quarter everybody’s favorite dish, crunchy outside & juicy inside chicken leg quarter by deep fried cooking. Amazingly yummy Fried Chicken Skin Another crunchy finger food made from chicken skin coated w/ salt pepper & flour mixture. Lechon Manok 7.5 Our signature dish of whole chicken marinated in lemon & soy sauce along w/ secret spices, roasted to perfection. Very enticing & indeed fulfilling A whole Lechon Manok cost about Pork A healthful dish made from crisp bitter gourd, sauteed w/ pork & scrambled egg Bicol Express famous Filipino delicacy made from stewed pork simmering in thick coconut milk w/ a bunch of chilies Binagoongang Baboy A protein rich menu made from pork sauteed w/ salted shrimp & eggplant garnishing. Bopis A spicy entree w/ exotic gusto, sauteed in garlic, onion & tomato, blended w/ a very slight bitter taste of pork innards in lavish coconut milk Crispy Pata a perfect combination of texture & flavor, a crunchy deep fried pork leg made initially by poaching. Satisfying flavor of taste of meat & rich fat marbling Dinuguan a native Filipino dish that is so delectable. Stewed meat simmered in rich & spicy gravy of pig’s blood. Grilled Pork Belly oozing flavorful meat cut marbled w/ fats, marinated in an oyster sauce & cooked over a hot grill. A truly mouth watering dish that could possibly forget that you are Igado a regional Filipino delicacy w/ fatty pork loin meat & pork liver cooked w/ red bell pepper & peas, in a salty sour sauce Lechon Kawali one of the most popular-and sinful-way of cooking pork in the Philippines. Pork belly boiled in water w/ spices & plenty of salt, drained then deep fried until crisp & golden. Lechon Paksiw A Filipino dish made from delightful roasted pork stewed in soy sauce, vinegar & thick liver sauce. Liempo (Roasted Belly) a Filipino dish that’s almost always present on special occasions. An all time favorite. A perfect combination of meat texture marbled w/ flavorful fats, cooked in a rotisserie. This is sold Picadillo Mouth bursting ground pork recipe w/ complex flavor & texture, made from carrots, potatoes, bell pepper & raisins in tomato sauce. Pochero An absolutely healthy dish made from stewed pork chunk cubes
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The Treaty of Rome (1957) - The history of the European Union and European Citizenship The Treaties of Rome (1957) The signing of the Treaties of Rome On 25th March 1957, two treaties were signed in Rome that gave birth to the European Economic Community (EEC) and to European Atomic Energy Community (Euratom) : the Treaties of Rome. The signatories of the historic agreement were Christian Pineau on behalf of France, Joseph Luns from the Netherlands, Paul Henri Spaak from Belgium, Joseph Bech from Luxemburg, Antonio Segni from Italy and Konrad Adenauer from the Federal Republic of Germany. The Treaties were ratified by National Parliaments over the following months and came into force on 1st January 1958. The Treaty establishing the EEC affirmed in its preamble that signatory States were "determined to lay the foundations of an ever closer union among the peoples of Europe". In this way, the member States specifically affirmed the political objective of a progressive political integration. In fact, the brand new institution was a customs union. As a consequence, the EEC was colloquially known as "Common Market". The member countries agreed to dismantle all tariff barriers over a 12-year transitional period. In view of the economic success that freer commercial exchanges brought about, the transitory term was shortened and in July 1968 all tariffs among the EEC States were abrogated. At the same time, a common tariff was established for all products coming from third countries. As a matter of fact, the common market meant exclusively free circulation of goods. Free movement of persons, capitals and services continued to be subject to numerous limitations. It was necessary to wait until the Single European Act , in 1987, when a definitive boost was given to establish a genuine unified market. This brought about the European Union Treaty in 1992. The other essential agreement included in the Treaty of Rome was the adoption of a Common agricultural policy (CAP) . Essentially, the CAP enacted a free market of agricultural products inside the EEC and established protectionist policies that guaranteed sufficient revenues to European farmers, avoiding competition from third countries' products by guaranteeing agricultural prices. With the aim of financing the CAP, the European Agricultural Guidance and Guarantee Fund (EAGGF) was established in 1962. The CAP has continued absorbing most of the community budget, and its reform has been one of the most badly needed in recent years. The Treaty of Rome also established the prohibition of monopolies, some transport common policies, and the grant of some commercial privileges to the colonial territories of the member States. The Treaty of Rome signified the triumph of a very realistic and gradualist approach to building the EU. This method was personified by Jean Monnet . The failure of the CED demonstrated that tremendous obstacles lay in the path of the final construction of a political union. Consequently, the new strategy sought to adopt a process of integration that gradually incorporated diverse economic sectors and that established supranational institutions with increasingly political competences.. The EEC from its birth was based on a series of institutions: the European Commission , the European Commission , the European Assembly, later known as European Parliament , the Court of Justice and the Economic and Social Committee , whose competences were enlarged and modified in the diverse agreements and treaties that succeeded the Treaty of Rome. To sum up, a process put in motion in which progressive economic integration was paving the way to the long term objecti
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Explore our past | History & Heritage Explore 1910-1919 1920 to 1929 In 1924 Imperial Airways was created as the government’s “chosen instrument of air travel” by the amalgamation of The Instone Air Line Ltd., Handley Page Air Transport Ltd., The Daimler Airway and British Marine Air Navigation Co. Ltd. Imperial began services from London (Croydon) to European destinations as well as pioneering routes to Africa, the Middle East and India. Explore 1920 to 1929 1930 to 1939 The introduction of luxurious aircraft including the HP42 offered customers new levels of luxury aloft. Imperial Airways opened services from Southampton to Empire destinations using the Short S23 flying boat; the Empire Air Mail Scheme was inaugurated. In 1935 four private airlines were merged to form the independent British Airways Limited; in 1939 the government announced its decision to merge the two airlines. Explore 1930 to 1939 1940 to 1949 British Overseas Airways Corporation (BOAC), the new state airline, was formed in April 1940 and operated wartime services under the control of the Air Ministry. In 1946, London Airport was opened officially. British European Airways (BEA) and British South American Airways (BSAA) were created to operate commercial services to Europe and South America respectively. Explore 1940 to 1949 1950 to 1959 The delivery in 1952 of the De Havilland Comet enabled BOAC to operate the world’s first pure jet services and in October 1958, with the Comet 4, to operate the first transatlantic pure jet service. BEA successfully introduced the world-beating Vickers Viscount propeller-turbined aircraft into service on its UK domestic and European routes. The central area of London Airport opened in April 1955. Explore 1950 to 1959 1960 to 1969 Deliveries of Boeing 707s and Vickers VC-10s to BOAC, and De Havilland Tridents to BEA, provided new commercial opportunities for both airlines. In 1965, at Heathrow, a BEA Trident made the world’s first fully automatic landing carrying commercial passengers. Explore 1960 to 1969 1970 to 1979 The arrival in 1971 of the Boeing 747, the first wide-bodied jet, and the advent in 1976 of supersonic flight with Concorde presented contrasting new commercial opportunities and challenges. In 1974 British Airways was created by the merger of BOAC and BEA. Explore 1970 to 1979 1980 to 1989 A new corporate identity, designed by Landor Associates, was unveiled in December 1984 and in 1986 the airline’s longhaul services moved into the newly-built Terminal 4 at Heathrow. The privatisation of British Airways was completed in 1987 under the leadership of Chairman Lord King. In 1988 BA was merged with Gatwick-based British Caledonian Airways. Explore 1980 to 1989 1990 to 1999 The airline unveiled in June 1997 its new corporate identity incorporating on its aircraft designs from around the world. A new fleet of Airbus aircraft was ordered for short haul services. The formation was announced in 1999 of a new global alliance – oneworld – which also included Qantas and American. Explore 1990 to 1999 2000 to 2009 With much acclaim Concorde retired from service in 2003. Heathrow’s Terminal 5 was opened by the Queen in March 2008 and orders for new Airbus A380s and Boeing 787 Dreamliners were announced. Lord Marshall of Knightsbridge retired as Chairman of British Airways and was succeeded by Martin Broughton. The airline inaugurated the first longhaul route from London City Airport – to New York. Explore 2000 to 2009 2010 to Present Day Subsidiary Open Skies commences services between Paris Orly and Washington Dulles. Newly-created International Airlines Group (IAG) is formed and takes over British Airways and Iberia. Willie Walsh becomes Chief Executive of IAG and Keith Williams takes over as Chief Executive of British Airways. Joint Business Venture with American Airlines is approved. BA takes delivery of B777-300ER aircraft and retires the last B757s. Terminal 5C opens for business, and London City Airport celebrates 25 years. BA and Iberia cargo are integrated into IAG Cargo Limited. Sir Ross Stainton and Lor
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Roman Sites and Roman Remains in Britain Aldborough Roman Site, Yorkshire Urban Centre Once the capital of a Romanised tribe of native Britons, visitors today can still see two beautiful Roman mosaics as well as the remains of the town wall and a museum exploring the history of the town. Ambleside Roman Fort, Cumbria Roman Fort Dating back to the reign of the Emperor Hadrian, this fort was originally built for two purposes; to protect the Ravenglass to Brougham Roman Road as well as acting as a supply base for Hadrian's Wall to the north. Aesica Roman Fort Hadrian's Wall Fort Excavated in the late 19th century, Aesica is the ninth fort on Hadrian's Wall. A Roman bathhouse has also been discovered a short distance south of the fort. Agricola's Ditch Roman Road / Ditch This enormous earthwork follows the route of Hadrian's Wall from coast to coast, although its purpose has long been argued. It is now thought that Agricola's Ditch (also known as the Vallum) was built as a boundary for the militarised zone around Hadrian's Wall, i.e. so that the local civilians would keep their distance! Arbeia Roman Fort, Northumberland Hadrian's Wall Fort Once a maritime supply fort for Hadrian's Wall, today Arbeias barracks and gatehouse have been reconstructed and a museum set up to showcase the history of the site. Ardotalia, Derbyshire Roman Fort This unexcavated fort could have once housed up to 1000 troops and until the late 18th century, the stone remains could still be seen. Unfortunately the remains of the fort now lie underground although it is still possible to make out the ramparts. Beckfoot (Bibra) Fort, Cumbria Roman Villa Although the mighty Hadrian's Wall stood as the main defensive feature protecting the northern extent of the Roman Empire in Britain, the coastline close to the Scottish border was still exposed to attack. To plug this gap in their defences, the Romans built a series of milefortlets extending down the Cumbrian coast from Hadrian's Wall, linked by a road rather than a wall. Although many of these defences have now been lost, one of the major forts was located at Beckfort. Now just a series of crop marks, the fort was manned by the Romans until around AD 407 and was once home to the Cohors II Pannoniorum, a 500-strong infantry unit from the province of Pannonia, now a region of the Czech Republic. Excavated in 1879, evidence of a civilian settlement, or vicus, was also uncovered. Bignor Roman Villa, Sussex Roman Villa Boasting some of the most complete Roman mosaics in the country, Bignor Roman Villa was discovered in 1811 by a local farmer and has been a popular visitor attraction ever since. The villa dates from around 200AD and was demolished or burnt down around 200 years later. Birdoswald Roman Fort, Cumbria Hadrian's Wall Fort This well preserved fort on Hadrian's Wall was built around 110AD and included barracks, granaries, officers mess and even an exercise building (i.e. a Roman gym). There is also a visitor centre which includes displays and artifacts from the fort, and rumour has it that the tea rooms here are also very good! Binchester Roman Fort, County Durham Roman Fort This large Roman fort was established around AD80 as a defensive measure for the newly built Dere Street. There is still a wonderfully preserved stretch of Roman road at the site, as well as remains of a bath house with underfloor heating. Brading Roman Villa, Isle of Wight Roman Villa This large Roman villa and courtyard was built in the 1st century AD and despite frequent Anglo-Saxon raids and the occasional fire, remained in use until the 4th century AD. Today all of the 12 ground floor rooms can still be seen, including a fabulous mosaic in the main entertaining room. Bremenium, Northumberland Roman Fort Bremenium was once an extremely well defended Dere Street fort complete with artillery defences. Remains of catapult emplacements have been found, once used by the Romans to fire boulders at marauders coming down Dere Street from the north. Bremetennacum, Lancashire Roman Baths This cavalry fort actual
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Index-a What does the workplace flexi-hours acronym TOIL stand for? Waterloo, the location of Napoleon's 1815 defeat, is in modern-day: France; Belgium; Spain; or Russia? G-BOAG, G-BOAC, and F-BVFC and the tragic F-BTSC designated what iconic 20thC invention? Name the core specialism of notable Anglo-Danish industrialist Sir Ove Nyquist Arup (1895-1988) and the global (Arup Group) corporation he created: Pharmacy; Structural engineering; Shipbuilding; or Food canning? The famous guitar maker founded in Kalamazoo, Michigan, in 1902 is: Gibson; Fender; Rickenbacker; or Gretsch? Calabria, flanked by the Tyrrhenian and Ionian Seas, is the southern peninsular of which country? In the 1920s Japanese and Austrian physicians Kyusaku Ogino and Hermann Knaus devised the contraceptive method called popularly: Coil; Rhythm; Pill; or Condom? What boom caused gross exploitation of native people of Brazil and adjacent nations by European industrialists c.1879-1912: Rubber; Cotton; Gold; or Silk? What popular Spanish word has various meanings including go, hurry up, come on, let's go, up, upstairs, and above? If a fifth of the charges in a $60 bill are discounted by 25%, what is the total cost? What punning word is an animal's mother, a barrier, and a biblical expletive? The artists Monet, Manet, Degas and Cezanne are mainly noted for what style of art? Comprising 100 centavos, what is the currency of Brazil? What word, derived from Latin meaning to 'pay against the evil of something' refers to expressing disapproval? Ogilvy & Mather, WWP and James Walter Thompson famously operate in: Law; Advertising; Auditing; or Architectural design? What mathematical term originated from Arabic 'awar', meaning 'damage to goods', evolving through French terminology for an apportionment of shipping liabilities between owners of vessel and cargo? What herb is traditionally associated, besides garlic, with the pickling of a gherkin (US pickle)? Avian refers to: Birds; Bees; Apes; or Vikings? Derived from Latin for 'place', what anglicized French word commonly means 'instead' in formal communications? Which inspirational genius created the landmark film 'Modern Times' and its theme song, 'Smile', released in 1936? Brazil's first ever football match as a national team was in 1914 at Laranjeiras stadium, Rio de Janeiro state, against: Argentina; USA; Prussia; or Exeter City? What is/are 'pince-nez': Cream and wine sauce; Ferry tug-boats; Armless spectacles; or Four-legged trousers for dogs? The Arabic term 'Al-jebr' (reunion of broken parts) is famously associated with: Disaster relief; TV news; Twin skyscrapers; or Algebra? The UHF wireless technology developed by Eriksson in 1994 for data transfer between devices in close proximity is: Silverlip; Bluetooth; Rednose; or Goldeye? What is the '1c Magenta', which (at $20m) became the most expensive man-made object ever in terms of weight to value? A circular partner-swapping ballroom dance, named after a 1700s maritime leader, is the: William Bligh; Paul Jones; Horatio Nelson; or James Hook? The Stone Age was roughly how many years ago: 4-5,000; 50-100,000; 500,000-1million; or 1-2m? Originally a French portmanteau word combining a shoe and boot, what means 'wilfully destroy'? What is the recurring number when two-thirds is expressed as a decimal? A lodestone (or loadstone, from old English meaning 'leading-stone' or 'way-stone') is a naturally occurring what? Which controversial Swiss sports head, accused of racism, sexism and corruption 1990s-2000s, was once president of the World Society of Friends of Suspenders, which advocated women should not replace stockings and suspenders with pantyhose? Bambino is the family trust of which controversial business mogul, subject to criminal proceedings in Germany 2014? Boundary-pushing Dutch media corporation Endemol sought participants in 2014 for a reality show requiring the group to: Marry each other; Marry animals; Have face transplants; or Live indefinitely on Mars? The volcano Olympic Mons, three times taller than Mount Everest, and the highes
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Arlanda (ARN) Airport Guide | Terminals & Parking, Airport Code, Car Rental & More Information | Cheapflights +46 (0)8 797 6000 Airport Overview Stockholm Arlanda Airport (ARN), commonly referred to as Arlanda, is Sweden’s largest international airport and the third largest in the Nordic countries. It is situated 23 miles (37 km) north of the city of Stockholm, near the town of Marsta. In 2010, it served 17 million passengers. Arlanda Airport has four terminals. International flights are served by Terminals 2 and 5, while domestic flights are served by terminals 3 and 4. A central building, SkyCity, connects Terminals 4 and 5 and houses a business center and a number of shops and restaurants. Each terminal also has its own selection of retail outlets and eateries. In general, Arlanda Stockholm Airport is highly efficient and has all the facilities you’d expect from a world-class, high-volume airport. Staff are helpful and proficient in English, signage is clear and user-friendly, and transport to and from the city is plentiful. There simply couldn’t be a better place to begin or end your Nordic vacation. Terminal Transfer A free shuttle service runs between the terminals and to the long-term car parks. Getting into Town Train: There are two railway stations at Arlanda Airport, namely Arlanda South and Arlanda North, and a third, Arlanda Central Station, under Skycity. Arlanda South is closest to Terminals 2, 3 and 4, while Arlanda North is closest to Terminal 5; Arlanda Central Station mainly serves trains departing on long-distance trips. The fastest train is the Arlanda Express, which travels nonstop between the airport and central Stockholm every 20 minutes. A one-way ticket costs SEK 260 (£25). Taxi: Taxis are located outside each terminal. A trip to the center of town costs SEK 450-500 (£44-£49) and takes 35-40 minutes. Bus: Various buses and coaches, many of which operate on environmentally friendly biofuel, run between the airport and the city center of Stockholm. Fare is SEK 90-120 (£9-£12) and journey time is 35-45 minutes. Car Parking Outdoor car parks and multi-story parking garages are situated close to all four terminals, while low price long-term lots are located further away from the airport. Rates for outdoor and multi-story lots are SEK 80 (£8) per hour, with maximum rates ranging between SEK 210-310 (£20-£30) per day and SEK 1470-2170 (£144-£213) per week. Long-term parking, available at the Arlanda Langtid Alfa and Arlanda Langtid Alfa Beta lots, costs SEK 50 (£5) per hour and SEK 110 (£11) for one to four days, with longer stay options and reduced rates applying thereafter. A shuttle travels between these lots and the terminals every eight to 15 minutes. Information Desks Information desks are located in terminals 2, 4 and 5. Airport Facilities Money and communications: ATMs, currency exchange and post office. Luggage: There are left-luggage and lost-and-found facilities. Conference and business: Terminals 2 and 5 have lounges with fax, copying machines and Internet access. The Sidewalk Express provides Internet points in the SkyCity Plaza and Terminals 2, 4 and 5. The Arlanda Conference and Business Center is located in SkyCity and provides 48 conference rooms with a capacity of two to 700 people, in addition to exhibition halls that can accommodate up to 1,000 guests. Wi-Fi, photocopiers, fax machines and mobile phone chargers are also available. Other facilities: A chapel, hairdresser, dry cleaner, showers and fitness center, in addition to a doctor’s surgery, a pharmacy and childcare facilities. Terminals 4 and 5 have public Internet workstations. Wi-Fi: Paid-for Wi-Fi is available throughout all terminals. Shopping: Terminals 2, 4 and 5 each feature a good variety of retail outlets stocking everything from high-end fashion items and fragrances to electronics, home decor, gifts, toys, books and newspapers. Reputable outlets include Hugo Boss, Lacoste, Motiv Stockholm, Wasa Crystal and WHSmith, to name a few. There are also a number of tax-free shops selling perfumes, cosmetics, clothing and whiski
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Sahara Park Newlands cricket stadium, Cape Town Sahara Park Newlands Sahara Park Newlands Sahara Park Newlands, better known as Newlands, is one of the most beautiful cricket grounds in the world. Situated in Cape Town’s scenic southern suburbs, with Table Mountain in the background, the ground can accommodate up to 25 000 people and has hosted many memorable matches over the years. Did you know? Former New Zealand captain, Stephen Fleming, has the highest individual Test score at Newlands, with 262 not out. Sahara Park Newlands cricket stadium traditionally hosts the first Test cricket match in South Africa every year, which starts on January 2. The only exception is when the South African national team is on tour abroad. As there are many holidaymakers in Cape Town during this time of year, attendance at this match is usually very high. The open design of the stadium adds greatly to the atmosphere, and allows a good view, regardless of where your seat is. The stadium also hosts all forms of cricket between October and May each year. The ground features two grass embankments, as well as two stands for public seating, in addition to designated stands for members and dignitaries. Oak trees around the ground, as well as prominent green roofs, create a feeling of serenity. In recent years, the pitch at Newlands has offered something for both batsmen and bowlers – not quite as bouncy as Kingsmead in Durban, but generally not quite as flat as the Wanderers in Johannesburg. As Cape Town gets the bulk of its rain in winter, cricket matches during the summer are generally not affected by weather. And because of the extra daylight hours Cape Town enjoys in summer, play can continue into in the early hours of the evening if need be. Newlands is the home ground of the Cape Cobras franchise, who play in the domestic four-day, limited over and Pro20 competitions. Some of the better-known cricketers to ply their trades here in recent years include Herschelle Gibbs, Jacques Kallis, Graeme Smith and Gary Kirsten. The first Test match at Newlands was between South Africa and England, played during March in 1889. England thumped the hosts by an innings and 202 runs on that day, but South Africa’s track record in Cape Town has improved a lot since then. Travel
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William Pitt the Younger | World Public Library - eBooks | Read eBooks online William Pitt the Younger English Subject: Henry Addington, 1st Viscount Sidmouth , George Canning , Frederick North, Lord North , Spencer Perceval , William Pitt, 1st Earl of Chatham Collection: 10 May 1804 – 23 January 1806 Monarch 1 January 1801 – 14 March 1801 Monarch (as Prime Minister of Great Britain) Succeeded by 19 December 1783 – 1 January 1801 Monarch 10 May 1804 – 23 January 1806 Preceded by 19 December 1783 – 1 January 1801 Preceded by 10 July 1782 – 31 March 1783 Preceded by Statue of Pitt at Pembroke College, Cambridge The huge monument to William Pitt the Younger, Guildhall, London faces an equally huge monument to his father, William Pitt the Elder in a balanced composition William Pitt the Younger (28 May 1759 – 23 January 1806) was a British politician of the late 18th and early 19th centuries. He became the youngest Prime Minister in 1783 at the age of 24. He left office in 1801, but was Prime Minister again from 1804 until his death in 1806. He was also the Chancellor of the Exchequer throughout his premiership. He is known as "the Younger" to distinguish him from his father, William Pitt the Elder , who had previously served as Prime Minister. The younger Pitt's prime ministerial tenure, which came during the reign of French Revolution and the Napoleonic Wars . Pitt, although often referred to as a Tory , or "new Tory", called himself an "independent Whig " and was generally opposed to the development of a strict partisan political system. He is best known for leading Britain in the great wars against France and Napoleon . Pitt was an outstanding administrator who worked for efficiency and reform, bringing in a new generation of outstanding administrators. He raised taxes to pay for the great war against France and cracked down on radicalism. To meet the threat of Irish support for France, he engineered the Acts of Union 1800 and tried (but failed) to get Catholic Emancipation as part of the Union. Pitt created the "new Toryism", which revived the Tory Party and enabled it to stay in power for the next quarter-century. Historian Asa Briggs points out that his personality did not endear itself to the British mind, for Pitt was too solitary, too colourless, and too often exuded superiority. His greatness came in the war with France, with the adversary setting the pace. Pitt reacted to become what Lord Minto called "the Atlas of our reeling globe". His integrity and industry and his role as defender of the threatened nation allowed him to inspire and access all the national reserves of strength. William Wilberforce said that, "For personal purity, disinterestedness and love of this country, I have never known his equal."[1] Historian Charles Petrie concludes that he was one of the greatest prime ministers "if on no other ground than that he enabled the country to pass from the old order to the new without any violent upheaval....He understood the new Britain."[2] For this he is ranked highly amongst British Prime Ministers . Contents Impact of the American War of Independence 2.1 Rise to power 3 Places named after him 13.2 References 14 The Honourable William Pitt, second son of Categories to form the United Kingdom Preceded by 1 January 1801 – 14 March 1801 Succeeded by Prime Minister of the United Kingdom 10 May 1804 – 23 January 1806 Succeeded by Leader of the House of Commons 1804–1806 Parliament of the United Kingdom created Member of Parliament for Cambridge University 1801–1806 Pitt the Younger on the 10 Downing Street website , February 27, 2005William Pitt the Younger interview with William Hague on his book After Words External links Pitt, William. The speeches of the Right Honourable William Pitt, in the House of commons (1817) online edition Primary sources Foster, R. E. "Forever Young: Myth, Reality and William Pitt," History Review (March 2009) No. 63 online Loades, David Michael, ed. Reader's guide to British history (2003) 2: 1044-45 Moncure, James A. ed. Research Guide to European Historical Biography: 1450-
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BBC - History - British History in depth: Prime Ministers and Politics Timeline On This Day Prime Ministers and Politics Timeline Do you know which prime minister brought 'fallen women' to 10 Downing Street? Or which one fought a duel? Or who was known as 'the Goat'? Take a political journey through nearly 300 years of high ideals and low cunning, from Gordon Brown to the first man to hold prime ministerial powers, Robert Walpole. Margaret Thatcher Conservative, 1979 - 1990 Britain's first female prime minister came to power with the country descending into industrial and economic chaos. A relatively inexperienced politician, she nonetheless adopted a personal style of indomitable self-confidence and brooked no weakness in herself or her colleagues. Derisively dubbed the 'Iron Lady' by the Soviet press, she wore the moniker with pride. Her government's free-market policies included trade liberalisation, deregulation, sweeping privatisation, breaking the power of the unions, focus on the individual and the creation of an 'enterprise culture'. 'Thatcherism' has had a profound and lasting economic and social impact on Britain, and still sharply divides opinion to this day. The first PM to serve three consecutive terms (including two 'landslide' victories) she was eventually toppled by her own party following the disastrous imposition of a 'poll tax'. Nonetheless, she is generally considered to be one of the best peace time prime ministers of the 20th Century. James Callaghan Labour, 1976 - 1979 Callaghan inherited the office of prime minister following the surprise resignation of Harold Wilson. With only a tiny parliamentary majority to support him, he faced an increasingly one-sided confrontation with organised labour in the form of rampant strike action. Things came to a head in the so-called 'Winter of Discontent', a phrase from Shakespeare borrowed by Callaghan himself to describe the events leading up to February 1979. Britain was 'strikebound', with public servants staging mass walk outs, leaving food and fuel supplies undelivered, rubbish uncollected and - most notoriously - bodies unburied. Things became so bad in Hull it was dubbed 'the second Stalingrad'. The tabloid press has since been accused of overstating the severity of the situation (and wrongly quoting him as saying 'Crisis? What Crisis?') but it was enough at the time to sound the death knell for Callaghan's government later in the same year. Harold Wilson Labour, 1974 - 1976 In March 1974, Wilson became prime minister for the third time at the head of a minority government, following the first hung parliament (one where no party holds a majority) for 45 years. Often described as a wily fixer and negotiator, it took all of his skills to hold on to power in the face of economic and industrial turmoil. His party was also sharply divided, with many Labour members of parliament (MPs) bitter about Wilson's manoeuvring against his colleagues. He called another general election in October 1974, thereby ending the shortest parliament since 1681, and was returned to office with a majority of just three seats. He presided over a referendum on Britain's membership of the European Economic Community (EEC), and a collapse in the value of the pound which prompted a humiliating 'rescue operation' by the International Monetary Fund (IMF). Exhausted, Wilson resigned saying 'politicians should not go on and on'. Edward Heath Conservative, 1970 - 1974 Heath succeeded in taking Britain into the European Economic Community (EEC), the precursor to the European Union, despite two previous failed attempts by Britain to gain entry, in 1961 and 1967. But his government was dogged by torrid industrial relations and recurrent economic crises. Things came to a head in January 1974, when industry was put on a 'three-day week' to conserve fuel. Fuel was in dangerously short supply following a combination of domestic industrial action (coal miners on 'work-to-rule') and a quadrupling of prices by Middle Eastern oil exporting nations in the wake of Israel's victory in the Yom Kipp
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What "melts in your mouth, not in your hands?"
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The most-liked advertising slogan: M&M’s ‘Melts in your mouth, not in your hand’ - The Washington Post The most-liked advertising slogan: M&M’s ‘Melts in your mouth, not in your hand’ The inside track on Washington politics. Be the first to know about new stories from PowerPost. Sign up to follow, and we’ll e-mail you free updates as they’re published. You’ll receive free e-mail news updates each time a new story is published. You’re all set! Capitalism: Selling stuff to you since the 1300s. That’s not a particularly memorable slogan — but a recent study tried to quantify what makes an advertising slogan good. As researchers led by Mayukh Dass of Texas Tech University explained in “ A study of the antecedents of slogan liking ” in the Journal of Business Research: Firms often spend millions of dollars in slogan development and promotion … Yet, while some, such as DeBeers’ 1938 slogan, “A Diamond is Forever,” or Allstate Insurance Company’s 1956 slogan, “You’re in Good Hands with Allstate,” endure the test of time, others, such as Dodge’s 1954 slogan, “Elegance in Action,” or Pepsi’s, “Any Weather is Pepsi Weather,” do not. Such wide variation in their effectiveness or longevity raises questions about what makes customers like some slogans and not others. After settling on a list of 150 familiar slogans, the team asked 595 people their opinions about them and collected demographic data. Some of the results: “Melts in your mouth, not in your hand” (M&M) “The few, the proud, the Marines” “What happens in Vegas, stays in Vegas” “The happiest place on the earth” (Disney) “Easy breezy beautiful” Covergirl “Red Bull gives you wings” “Think outside the bun” (Taco Bell) “Get in the Zone” (AutoZone) MOST RECALLED “I’m lovin’ it” (McDonald’s) “Have it your way” (Burger King) “Melts in your mouth, not in your hand” “Got milk?” “Mmm mmm good!” (Campbell Soup) “You’re in good hands with Allstate” “Think outside the bun” “The ultimate driving machine” (BMW) But Dass et. al. didn’t stop there — they generated a “bilinear mixed model of slogan liking.” The Morning Mix’s limited computing power prevents the entire formula from being replicated here. However, it includes variables for message clarity, creativity, brand appropriateness, product appropriateness, gender, age, income and whether a jingle or a rhyme is present. Other findings: Women liked slogans more than men, younger respondents liked them more than older respondents, and richer people liked them more than poorer people. The study’s somewhat obvious conclusion: “Slogans should be carefully crafted keeping the strategic objective for the brand in mind.” In other words, advertisers: If you don’t get it, you don’t get it.
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Oodles Of Fun: April 2010 Oodles Of Fun Are You Using Your nOodle? Pages Question of the Day - On this day in 1931, what 102-story, 1,046-foot building was dedicated in New York City? Empire State Building Bon Jovi sang "You Give Love a ____ Name". Bad Bing Crosby's real name was: Harry Which is the only Marx Brothers film to feature on the AFI's top 100? Duck Soup The Broadway show Movin' Out featured the songs of: Billy Joel The tagline "Die Harder" comes from which 1990 movie? Die Hard 2 Which film has the line, "I can't have a baby, because I have a 12:30 lunch meeting"? Baby Boom In An Affair to Remember, where did the lovers decide to meet six months later? New York Where do the scientists first find a mysterious monolith, in 2001: A Space Odyssey? The Moon Which actress stars in the film Mean Girls? Lindsay Lohan This horror classic is called: Invasion of the Body ________. Snatchers Whose real name is Eric Bishop? Jamie Foxx Who said: "Whether we bring our enemies to justice or bring justice to our enemies, justice will be done"? George W. Bush Bruce Springsteen says "Everybody's got ________". A hungry heart Who had the 1976 hit: "Play That Funky Music"? Wild Cherry Al Pacino and Matthew McConaughey starred in: Two for the Money In the "Rock DJ" video, what former Take That singer literally sheds layers of clothes and layers of flesh? Robbie Williams Which film is a love story between the King of Siam and a British schoolteacher? Anna and the King What former star of Broadway's Annie married Matthew Broderick, who starred in The Producers? Sarah Jessica Parker What was the last Beatles' album to be recorded before the band's split? Abbey Road Which actress' father is well-known actor Jon Voight? Angelina Jolie What was the name of Herman's wife on The Munsters? Lily On the TV series Heroes, the character Hiro Nakamura is able to: Stop time The music to the U.S. Navy song "Anchors Aweigh" was written by: Charles Zimmerman Talk show host Rosie O'Donnell changed hats to play which narrating character in "Seussical the Musical"? The Cat in the Hat All members of The Monkees have what same color of eyes? Brown The tagline, "Resistance is Futile", comes from which 1996 movie? Star Trek: First Contact One of the longest movie song titles, as sung by Julie Andrews in Mary Poppins, was: "Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious" Who played Truman Capote in Capote? Philip Seymour Hoffman Which Scottish actor voiced a dragon called Draco in the movie Dragon Heart? Sean Connery Question of the Day - Willie Nelson turns 77 today. What is NOT one of his songs? Hit the Road, Jack Which character sings "Over the Rainbow" in The Wizard of Oz? Dorothy Finish this line from The Godfather: "Leave the gun. Take _________". The cannoli Name the ship commanded by Russell Crowe in Master and Commander. HMS Surprise In which of the Rocky movies was the statue of Rocky unveiled? Rocky III Where was the character Elijah Prince, aka "Mr. Glass", from Unbreakable born? A department store Who sang "When You Wish upon a Star" in the 1940 Walt Disney film Pinocchio? Jiminy Cricket What was the name of the woman Dustin Hoffman played in Tootsie? Dorothy Michaels What comedian actress shared Steve Martin's body in All of Me? Lily Tomlin Who played Starsky in the film Starsky and Hutch? Ben Stiller In 1995, what Irish New Age musician released the album The Memory of Trees? Enya Which best describes Kiefer Sutherland? Agent Jack Bauer on 24 Which Beatle sang "My Sweet Lord"? George Harrison In which movie does Kevin Bacon discover the secret of invisibility? Hollow Man Antonin Dvorak's most famous symphony is known as Z Noveho Sveta in his native language. What do we call it? From the New World Which actor played the monster in the original film of Frankenstein? Boris Karloff The movies Courage Under Fire and A Soldier's Story featured which actor? Denzel Washington Angela Lansbury was in which movie? Bedknobs and Broomsticks What film is showing at the Bedford Falls theater at the end of It's A Wonderful Life? The Bells of St. Mary's What sport is pla
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How are Points Scored in Football? (with pictures) Law How are Points Scored in Football? Originally Written By: Leo J Revised By: A. Joseph Last Modified Date: 18 December 2016 Copyright Protected: Adorable animal families that will make you "aww" There are three main ways for a team to score points in American football: by carrying the ball across the opponent's goal line, by possessing the ball or tackling an opposing ballcarrier in the opponent's end zone or by kicking the ball through the opponent's goalposts. It also is possible for a team to score points under certain circumstances when the opponent commits a penalty in its own end zone or fumbles the ball out of bounds in its own end zone. Each way of scoring has a name and is worth a specific number of points. A touchdown is worth six points, a field goal is worth three points, a safety usually is worth two points, and a try is worth either one or two points. Touchdowns A touchdown is scored when a player has possession of the football and it crosses the opposing team's goal line or when a player gains possession of the ball in the opponent's end zone. When the ball is possessed in the field of play, any part of the ball touching an imaginary plane over the goal line results in a touchdown. For example, a player who is being tackled near the goal line can reach out with the ball and score a touchdown if it crosses the goal line before the player is down. When a player who is already in the end zone gains possession of the ball, such as catching a pass or recovering a fumble, it is a touchdown as long as the player was legally in bounds when he gained possession of the ball. Tries After a touchdown, the scoring team is given one play to score again from near the goal line. This is called a try and is worth one or two points, depending on how the team scores. At most levels of football, kicking the ball through the goalposts on a try— called an extra-point kick or point-after-touchdown (PAT) — is worth one point, and running or passing the ball into the end zone is worth two points and usually is called a two-point conversion. In some leagues, such as those for youth players, the points awarded for tries are switched, because kicking the ball through the goalposts is considered to be a more difficult task for young players. Other leagues might award one point for a run and two for a pass. At many levels, it also is possible for the defensive team to score a two-point conversion by gaining possession of the ball on a try attempt and carrying the ball into the opponent's end zone. Field Goals If the team that has the ball — the offense — does not score a touchdown, it might be able to kick a field goal. This is the same as an extra-point kick but usually is from a greater distance. A team usually will attempt a field goals only after exhausting its chances to score a touchdown while still in possession of the ball. One exception is when the team is trailing by three points or less near the end of the game. For example, in the final minute of a game that is tied, the offensive team might not try to score a touchdown if it already is close enough to attempt a relatively easy field goal. Safeties A safety is the least common scoring play in football, and it usually is scored by the team that does not have possession of the ball — the defense. It occurs when an offensive player who has the ball is tackled or goes out of bounds in the offense's own end zone, when a ball that was fumbled or batted by a team goes out of bounds in its own end zone or when the offensive team commits a penalty in its own end zone. It is not a safety, however, if a player gains possession of the football in his team's own end zone and is tackled or goes out of bounds before advancing out of the end zone. One-Point Safeties Another, little-known way of scoring can occur only on a try attempt and is known as a one-point safety. This happens when the play normally would result in a safety against the defense. For example, if the team that is attempting the try fumbles the ball and a defensive pla
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NFL.com - Official Site of the National Football League Mike McCarthy has led the Packers to seven straight wins and a Divisional Round matchup against the Cowboys. Michael Silver looks at how the coach has quieted the critics after a 4-6 start. Read Name the Play Antonio Brown's mind-blowing speed made for one of Wild Card Weekend's best highlights. Name his touchdown, as well as big plays from Aaron Rodgers and Jadeveon Clowney. Read CFB 24/7: Path to the Draft Why Tide will win: Harper reflects on title matchup Saints safety Roman Harper reflects on his years at Alabama, and what he expects Monday night when the Crimson Tide goes for its second consecutive national title against Clemson. Read There is nothing easy about this game for our offense. We're going to have to go grind it out. We have to go get our mind right and we will.
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In zoology, what is an animal called which feeds on decomposing organic matter?
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The importance of soil organic matter Chapter 2. Organic matter decomposition and the soil food web Soil organic matter When plant residues are returned to the soil, various organic compounds undergo decomposition. Decomposition is a biological process that includes the physical breakdown and biochemical transformation of complex organic molecules of dead material into simpler organic and inorganic molecules (Juma, 1998). The continual addition of decaying plant residues to the soil surface contributes to the biological activity and the carbon cycling process in the soil. Breakdown of soil organic matter and root growth and decay also contribute to these processes. Carbon cycling is the continuous transformation of organic and inorganic carbon compounds by plants and micro- and macro-organisms between the soil, plants and the atmosphere (Figure 2) FIGURE 2 Carbon cycle Decomposition of organic matter is largely a biological process that occurs naturally. Its speed is determined by three major factors: soil organisms, the physical environment and the quality of the organic matter (Brussaard, 1994). In the decomposition process, different products are released: carbon dioxide (CO2), energy, water, plant nutrients and resynthesized organic carbon compounds. Successive decomposition of dead material and modified organic matter results in the formation of a more complex organic matter called humus (Juma, 1998). This process is called humification. Humus affects soil properties. As it slowly decomposes, it colours the soil darker; increases soil aggregation and aggregate stability; increases the CEC (the ability to attract and retain nutrients); and contributes N, P and other nutrients. Soil organisms, including micro-organisms, use soil organic matter as food. As they break down the organic matter, any excess nutrients (N, P and S) are released into the soil in forms that plants can use. This release process is called mineralization. The waste products produced by micro-organisms are also soil organic matter. This waste material is less decomposable than the original plant and animal material, but it can be used by a large number of organisms. By breaking down carbon structures and rebuilding new ones or storing the C into their own biomass, soil biota plays the most important role in nutrient cycling processes and, thus, in the ability of a soil to provide the crop with sufficient nutrients to harvest a healthy product. The organic matter content, especially the more stable humus, increases the capacity to store water and store (sequester) C from the atmosphere. The soil food web The soil ecosystem (Box 1) can be defined as an interdependent life-support system composed of air, water, minerals, organic matter, and macro- and micro-organisms, all of which function together and interact closely. The organisms and their interactions enhance many soil ecosystem functions and make up the soil food web. The energy needed for all food webs is generated by primary producers: the plants, lichens, moss, photosynthetic bacteria and algae that use sunlight to transform CO2 from the atmosphere into carbohydrates. Most other organisms depend on the primary producers for their energy and nutrients; they are called consumers. BOX 1 Some functions of a healthy soil ecosystem Decompose organic matter towards humus. Retain N and other nutrients. Glue soil particles together for best structure. Protect roots from diseases and parasites. Make retained nutrients available to the plant. Produce hormones that help plants grow. Retain water. Soil life plays a major role in many natural processes that determine nutrient and water availability for agricultural productivity. The primary activities of all living organisms are growing and reproducing. By-products from growing roots and plant residues feed soil organisms. In turn, soil organisms support plant health as they decompose organic matter, cycle nutrients, enhance soil structure and control the populations of soil organisms, both beneficial and harmful (pests and pathogens) in terms of crop prod
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vulture | bird | Britannica.com Vulture chordate Vulture, any of 22 species of large, carrion-eating birds that live predominantly in the tropics and subtropics. The seven species of New World vultures include condor s, and the 15 Old World species include the lammergeier and griffons. Although many members of the two groups appear similar, they are only distantly related. All of the New World vultures and some of the Old World vultures have bare heads, a condition that prevents feathers from matting with blood when the birds reach inside carcasses. Most vultures have a large pouch in the throat (crop) and can go for long periods without food—adaptations to a feast-or-famine scavenging lifestyle. In some species the beak is exceptionally strong and heavy for tearing hide, muscle, and even bone. Eyesight in all vultures is well developed, as is the sense of smell in the turkey vulture . Old World vultures have relatively strong feet, but New World Vultures have flat, weak feet that are poorly adapted for grasping. Vultures are widely distributed, but they are absent from Australia and most oceanic islands. Most have broad food habits, consuming carrion, garbage, and even excrement, but rarely do they descend upon live animals. A few occasionally take helpless prey such as lambs and tortoises or, in the case of Andean condor s, newborn calves. Vultures may remain aloft for hours, soaring gracefully on long, broad wings. When one bird descends to a dead or dying animal , others may be attracted from miles away. When feeding, vultures maintain a strict social order based on body size and strength of beak. Smaller vultures must wait for the scraps left behind by the larger, dominant species. Even large vultures, however, give way to nearly all mammalian competitors, including jackals, hyenas, and coyotes. Griffon, Egyptian, and black vultures feeding on a dead goat in Bulgaria’s Rhodope Mountains. Contunico © ZDF Enterprises GmbH, Mainz Similar Topics hawk Most vultures inhabit open country, often roosting in groups on cliffs, in tall trees, or on the ground. Old World vultures build large stick platform nests in trees or on cliffs, sometimes in large colonies. Most of the larger Old World vultures lay only a single egg . New World vultures do not build nests but lay their eggs in bare scrapes in natural cavities in cliffs or trees; none nests colonially. The smaller New World vultures lay two eggs and incubate them for just over a month. The largest species lay only a single egg that may take nearly two months to hatch. The young mature more slowly than those of typical birds of prey. New World vultures have no voice because they lack a syrinx ; they have a perforated nasal septum. New World vultures falconiform: The turkey vulture (Cathartes aura) is the most widespread New World vulture, breeding from Canada southward to the southern tip of South America . Northern populations are migratory. They are small brownish black vultures with red heads as adults (dark gray as juveniles) and a wingspan of nearly 2 metres (6.6 feet). They are usually the first to find carcasses, owing to their well-developed sense of smell, but they are more timid than other vultures and retreat while other species feed. Turkey vulture (Cathartes aura). Allan D. Cruickshank—The National Audubon Society Collection/Photo Researchers In addition to the California and Andean condor s, other notable New World vultures include the black vulture (Coragyps atratus), a New World vulture sometimes called a black buzzard or, inappropriately, a carrion crow . The black vulture, the most abundant vulture species of all, is a resident of the tropics and subtropics that often wanders far into temperate regions. It is a chunky black bird about 60 cm (24 inches) long, with a very short tail, short wings, a bare black head, and a feathered hindneck. Black vulture, also known as the American black vulture (Coragyps atratus). © Arto Hakola/Shutterstock.com Female Andean condor (Vultur gryphus). Copyright F. Gohier/Photo Researchers New World vultures are generally clas
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Music: The History of the Dave Clark Five (CD) by Dave Clark Five Buy The Dave Clark Five Artist Snapshot: British beat group the Dave Clark Five formed in North London in 1960. They first hit the U.K. charts in October 1963, in the wake of a spectacular upsurge of talent known in the United States as the British Invasion. "Glad All Over" proved one of the most distinctive and recognizable songs of the era, reaching number one in the U.K. in January 1964. Over the next couple of years, the group enjoyed hits with "Bits And Pieces" and "Catch Us If You Can," but as their star began to fade in their home land, new opportunities awaited them in the States. A series of appearances on the ED SULLIVAN SHOW helped them score a remarkable 17 Billboard Top 40 hits, including a number one with "Over And Over." Track Listing Browse more products related to " Dave Clark Five " Album Description Available in very limited quantities!!! This is the only legal Dave Clark 5 title available. 2 CD best of with 50 tracks! Product Notes The Dave Clark Five have long been given short shrift by history, consigned to the "Merseybeat" category. But hits like "Glad All Over," "Bits and Pieces," and the gorgeous "Because" still stand out as classy pop records. On the other hand, the DC5''s cover of the Contours'' "Do You Love Me" stands out as one of the more unbridled, edgy English singles of the sixties. The band actually had a winning way with both more rocking material and softer, poppier sides. While this two-disc anthology is probably a little much for most, the serious pop collector will find a great deal here to celebrate. --Skip Heller If You Enjoy "The History of the Dave Clark Five (CD)", May We Also Recommend: [
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UK Pop Charts for the Week Ending March 14, 2015 UK Pop Charts for the Week Ending March 14, 2015 James Masterton. Courtesy James Masterton By Bill Lamb It has taken until the middle of March, but here we are with what is only the second brand new Number One single of 2015 on the Official UK Singles chart. Ellie Goulding finally makes way for electropop group Years & Years who fly straight to the top of the charts with brand new single "King". The trio first charted, as is so often the case these days, in conjunction with another act - appearing as the featured performers on "Sunlight" by The Magician which reached Number 7 in October last year. They swiftly followed that up with their own debut hit "Desire" just before Christmas although on that occasion could only reach Number 22. Their ascent to the top of the charts follows their crowning in the new year as the winners of the BBC's Sound Of 2015 poll, an accolade which has proved to be a double-edged sword for some in the past but which on this occasion has appeared to be the anointment they needed as the proverbial next big thing. Royal titles have been a common theme in the past as use as both single titles and artist names. continue reading below our video Celebrity Breakups of 2015 We Didn't See Coming Over the years we have seen all four regal themes used by acts - King, Queen, Prince and Princess all having had chart hits although only the middle two have had Number One singles, notwithstanding the chart-toppers achieved by Ben E King, Kings Of Leon and Storm Queen of course. Years & Years are the third act to have a Number One hit with a song with "king" in the title, following Roger Miller's "King Of The Road" in 1965 and Wamdue Project's "King Of My Castle" in 1999. Britain has also had chart-toppers in the past named for a "Dancing Queen" and a "Queen Of My Heart" as well as a "Prince Charming" but the closest we have ever come to a Princess at Number One was in 2007 when Princess Superstar teamed up with Mason for "Perfect (Exceeder)" and reached Number 3. Watch "King" The second highest debutant of the week is a new solo name, Marlon Roudette debuting with a single that has already been a major success across Europe, the steel drum-infused "When The Beat Drops Out". He is also well known on the continent for his 2012 single "New Age" although British audiences were less impressed at the time, sending the single to a lowly Number 90. The British performer first made his name as one half of hip-hop duo Mattafix, best known for their 2005 single "Inner City Life" which charted at Number 15. Watch "When the Beat Drops Out" Also making a chart debut this week is 21 year old producer Alex Adair who may be just 21 but whose name has appeared on hit remixes of tracks by the likes of Ella Henderson, Ed Sheeran and Jessie Ware. His debut hit single is "Make Me Feel Better" which lands at Number 13. If one can level any criticism at the track it is that it sounds for all the world like a hit from last summer, a blissed-out club track featuring a looped and sampled vocal in very much the same vibe as "Waves" by Mr Probz and other hits of that ilk. Nothing wrong with it at all, just the feeling that we've in all honesty heard it all before. Watch "Make Me Feel Better" After two weeks at Number 5, Kanye West's "FourFiveSeconds" moves annoyingly to Number 3 and thus deprives us of the 4-5-2nd chart run every chart nerd was praying we would see. The single is joined on the charts this week by "All Day", the third in the series of West/McCartney collaborations to have charted since the start of the year and which lands at Number 18. The legendary performer this time around is merely a featured performer and doesn't even receive a chart credit, the single instead listed as being performed by Kanye West alongside Theophilus London and Allan Kingdom. The current series of The Voice UK has now reached the end of the blind auditions and moved last week onto the battle performances stage, a broadcast which resulted in sales spikes for many of the songs featured. None more so t
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The air sacs which make up most of the lungs of mammals are known as what?
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Emphysema, Pneumonia, Tuberculosis and Other Lung Diseases - Hope Paige Hope Paige << Back to Lung Disease Resources Types and Causes of Lung Diseases - Diseases Affecting the Air Sacs (Alveoli) (JANUARY 2014) A number of diseases adversely affect lung function. Some impact the airways or lung tissues directly while others impede normal breathing by transforming structures around the lungs. Together, they represent some of the most common health conditions in the United States. Causes range from genetics and infections to environmental influences and smoking. LUNG DISEASES AFFECTING THE AIR SACS (ALVEOLI) After breath moves through the airways and into the lungs, it eventually branches off into tiny tubes called bronchioles that deliver air to small air sacs called alveoli, the walls of which are just one cell thick. These sacs make up the majority of surface area within the lungs, through which oxygen and carbon dioxide exchange occurs. Diseases that can affect air sacs include: Emphysema Emphysema is caused by the gradual loss of air sacs within the lungs. This loss results in less surface area for the absorption of oxygen, leaving the person constantly short of breath. As it progresses, breakdowns in the structure of the air sacs also makes it difficult to expel air as one breathes out. Smoking is the leading cause of this disease. Pneumonia Pneumonia is an infection of the air sacs, usually caused by bacteria. Symptoms including coughing up mucus, chest pain and shortness of breath are common and may come on quickly. People are more likely to develop pneumonia while recovering from a cold or flu as the lungs’ ability to fight off infection is compromised. Similarly, people with asthma, cancer, heart disease or diabetes are more susceptible to pneumonia. Tuberculosis (TB) Tuberculosis is an infection caused by the Mycobacterium tuberculosis bacteria. While it can infect any part of the body, it is most commonly found in the lungs. Once in the lungs, it produces symptoms similar to a slowly progressive pneumonia. It breaks down the connections between the air sacs, leading to emphysema. Tuberculosis is an infectious disease that can be transferred from one person to another. Pulmonary Edema Pulmonary edema is caused by excess fluid in the lungs. Fluid leaks out of small blood vessels in the lung and into the air sacs and surrounding area. This excess fluid makes it difficult to breathe. Heart problems are the most frequent cause of pulmonary edema, but it can also result from exposure to certain toxins, lung injury or high elevation. Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS) ARDS typically occurs in patients who are already critically ill or suffer serious injuries. Like pulmonary edema, excess fluids build up in the lungs, making it extremely difficult to breathe. Symptoms usually occur within a few days of the original illness or trauma. Life support with ventilation is usually necessary for the patient to survive while the lungs recover. Pneumoconiosis (Black Lung Disease) Black lung disease is also known as coal worker’s pneumoconiosis. The walls of the air sacs are inflamed by the inhalation of dust (likely coal dust). This creates scarring that stiffens the lungs and prevents proper inhaling and exhaling. Shortness of breath and chronic coughing are the most common symptoms. People with lung disease or any serious ongoing medical condition should consider wearing a medical alert bracelet to provide critical information to first responders in case of emergency.
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My Questions - Documents Documents Share My Questions Embed <iframe src="http://docslide.us/embed/my-questions.html" width="750" height="600" frameborder="0" marginwidth="0" marginheight="0" scrolling="no" style="border:1px solid #CCC; border-width:1px; margin-bottom:5px; max-width: 100%;" allowfullscreen> </iframe> <div style="margin-bottom:5px"> <strong> <a href="http://docslide.us/documents/my-questions.html" title="My Questions" target="_blank">My Questions</a></div> size(px) Download My Questions Transcript Chemically pure gold contains how many carats? What is the tallest and thickest type of grass? What was the surname of the family who employed Julie Andrews' character in 'The Sound Of Music'? Which nation has won the Eurovision Song Contest more than any other? What is the most common gas in the air we breathe? Which three different actors played Batman in the movies between 1989 and 1997? What colour is Bart's skateboard in the introduction? The theme tune to which TV show starts with the line "Stick a pony in me pocket"? Which soap opera is set in the fictional county of Borsetshire? Who did Sue Barker replace as host of the BBC quiz show "A Question Of Sport"? Which "Generation Game" presenter was famous for his catchphrase "Shut That Door"? "No Mean City" by Maggie Bell is the theme tune to which long running Scottish TV detective show? Anthony, Barbara, Dave, Denise, Jim and Norma make up which famous family on British TV? Which part did Deforest Kelley play in the TV series Star Trek? True or False In space it is impossible to cry? Famous sitcom actor Kelsey Grammar provides the voice for for a character in which famous cartoon TV Series The largest ever picnic for a childs toy was held in Dublin in 1995 where 33,573 of the toys were there . What was the toy ? Which American state comes first alphabetically? In Greek legend, what is the name given to the creature that is half man and half bull? Which country has the airline KLM? The sinking of which famous German battleship was portrayed in the title of a 1960 film? What organisation is also known as "La Cosa Nostra"? What was the Titanic’s first port of call after it left Southampton? Which mountain overshadows Fort William in scotland ? What was the name of the 1995 film starring Sandra Bullock as a computer expert whose identity is erased? A penguin called Wheezy was a character in which film ? Who played Vince in the 1980s TV series "Just Good Friends"? In which 1994 film did Whoopi Goldberg provide the voice of a hyena called Shenzi? What is the only venomous snake in Britain? How many pieces are there in a standard set of dominoes? James Earl Ray was responsible for who's death in 1968? In which city in England is the National Railway Museum? In the music world, which group sacked Simon Fuller in 1997? Which Roman God is one of the symbols of St Valentine's Day? What was the challanging method of catching a fly asked of Daniel in the film "The Karate Kid"? Actor Richard Kiel is best known for playing which character in two bond films ? Which is the odd one out, Comet, Dixon, Cupid, Vixen? Which planet in the solar system is named after the Roman messenger to the Gods? What product did Coke invented in 1982? Which Japanese word, also used in the English language, means "empty orchestra"? On which date does Halloween fall? Oscar is the first name of which of the famous songwriting duo Rogers and Hammerstein? 24 Bamboo Von Trappe Ireland Nitrogen Michael Keaton, Val Kilmer and George Clooney Green Only Fools And Horses The Archers David Coleman Larry Grayson Taggart The Royle Family Dr. Leonard "Bones" McCoy True (there is no gravity, so tears cannot flow) The Simpsons Teddy Bear Alabama Minotaur The Netherlands The Bismark The Mafia Cherbourg Ben Nevis The Net Toy Story 2 Paul Nicholas "The Lion King" The Adder 28 Martin Luther King's York Manager of the Spice Girls Cupid Using chopsticks to do it Jaws (in two James Bond films) Dixon - the others are Santa's reindeer Mercury Diet Coke Karaoke October 31st Hammerstein On 11th February 1990, which fam
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Outnumbered characters - British Comedy Guide Pete AKA: Pete Brockman. Played by: Hugh Dennis Pete tries his hardest to organise his family but often finds himself over-run by his children. He's a bit confused and life seems to have taken Pete, rather than it being him who dictates the direction in which his life goes. Pete taught history in an inner-city school, where a typical school holiday sees five arrested, two become pregnant and one pupil shot. After resigning in protest, he's now a supply teacher. Pete is clearly frustrated by the lack of interest pupils show in learning about history, but is becoming more resigned to it just being a job. Pete's natural wit and his inability to keep jokes to himself has got him in trouble on more than one occasion. Following an ill-judged quip involving obesity and Ramadan, Pete found his job in jeopardy. Sue AKA: Sue Brockman. Played by: Claire Skinner Hard-working and beleaguered mum Sue does her best to cope with the three young kids but almost always finds the odds are stacked against her. When not trying to organise her three offspring, Sue (in the earlier series) can be found trying to deal with her very demanding boss. It seems that Veronica always phones or emails at the least suitable time but, for some reason, even when it is supposed to be her 'day off', Sue is too polite to tell her to go away... well, until near the end of series one, as which point she snaps. Sue clearly has issues with her sister Angela. Whenever given a chance, she will find a reason to have a snide dig at her hippy sister - much to the annoyance of Pete who has clearly heard it all a hundred times before. Jake AKA: Jake Brockman. Played by: Tyger Drew-Honey Jake is wise beyond his years - he seems to know about everything. The trouble with having so much knowledge is that Jake frequently manages to bring a halt to a conversation by recalling a scare-mongering story from the newspaper. Whether it be contracting bird flu, or the odds of a particle physics laboratory creating a black hole which will destroy the world, Jake manages to bring the mood down. Jake is almost always seen plugged into a laptop or iPod - the gadgets acting as a good distraction from his bickering family. In the latest series Jake has become a fully-formed moody teenager - fed up with his parents, the restrictions they place on his social life, and their interest in what he's getting up to. Ben AKA: Ben Brockman. Played by: Daniel Roche Ben has developed an extraordinary talent for lying - a character trait that his parents are clearly worried about. They actually have good reason to be concerned about his fibbing as it is causing them a few headaches. For example, at a school football match the other parents started asking Pete about his friendship with Gordon Brown, his SAS training, and complementing him on how he is so bravely fighting cancer... none of which is true! Ben is a very stubborn child - he often refuses to do what his parents tell him - this seems to be a tactic that works quite well, as Pete and Sue either give up on whatever it was they were trying to get him to do, or bribe him to comply. Karen AKA: Karen Brockman. Played by: Ramona Marquez Karen is Pete and Sue's regal daughter. She has a talent for interrogation, often asks adults the most bizarre off-the-wall questions which completely throw them off balance ("Are shadows made of atoms?"). Some of Karen's innocent questions are actually rather probing and, if answered correctly, would be rather embarrassing for the adults involved. Karen is of an age where she has an interest in everything... including nits. At one point she wanted to keep one as a pet! Karen doesn't yet subscribe to the 'being polite' social skills that adults must endure - and thus she doesn't hide the fact she doesn't really like Auntie Angela, much to the embarrassment of her parents. Auntie Angela AKA: Angela Morrison. Played by: Samantha Bond Sue's sister Angela is very 'new age' - she is into spiritual guides, dream catchers, feng shui etc. Having spent a long time in Ameri
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Sterling Holloway - IMDb IMDb Actor | Soundtrack | Miscellaneous Crew Popular American character actor of amusing appearance and voice whose long career led from dozens of highly enjoyable onscreen performances to world-wide familiarity as the voice of numerous Walt Disney animated films. Born in the American Deep South to grocer Sterling P. Holloway Sr. and Rebecca Boothby Holloway, he had a younger brother, ... See full bio » Born: a list of 25 people created 14 Dec 2010 a list of 38 people created 14 May 2011 a list of 46 people created 01 Aug 2013 a list of 22 people created 01 Oct 2014 a list of 47 people created 21 Oct 2014 Do you have a demo reel? Add it to your IMDbPage How much of Sterling Holloway's work have you seen? User Polls 2 wins & 3 nominations. See more awards » Known For The Jungle Book 'Kaa' the Snake (1967) 1976 Tony the Pony (TV Series) GG, the Wizard 1973 NBC Children's Theatre (TV Series) Colonel Corpuscle 1973 Love, American Style (TV Series) Dr. Edwin Muller (segment "Love and the Face Bow") 1967 Gilligan's Island (TV Series) Burt 1967 Family Affair (TV Series) Frack 1966 That Girl (TV Series) Everett Valentine 1966 F Troop (TV Series) Sheriff Pat Lawton 1964 Burke's Law (TV Series) Fisk 1964 The Twilight Zone (TV Series) TV Repairman 1961 Miami Undercover (TV Series) Henry 1961 Pete and Gladys (TV Series) Lester Smith 1961 Zane Grey Theater (TV Series) Luther Adams 1960 The Brothers Brannagan (TV Series) Shopkeeper 1960 The Real McCoys (TV Series) Orval McCoy 1960 Peter Gunn (TV Series) Felony 1960 The Untouchables (TV Series) Horace De Vilbill 1959 Five Fingers (TV Series) Hayden 1957 Circus Boy (TV Series) Elmer Purdy 1957 Hemo the Magnificent (TV Movie) Lab assistant (uncredited) 1956 Our Mr. Sun (TV Movie) Chloro Phyll (voice, uncredited) - Babs's Wedding (1956) ... Waldo Binney - Waldo's Mother (1955) ... Waldo Binney / Mrs. Binney Soundtrack (13 credits) 2009 The Boys: The Sherman Brothers' Story (Documentary) (performer: "Little Black Rain Cloud", "Up Down Touch The Ground", "Trust In Me") 1977 The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh (performer: "Up, Down, Touch the Ground", "Rumbly in My Tumbly", "(I'm Just A) Little Black Raincloud", "Mind Over Matter", "Like a Rather Blustery Day", "Hip-Hip Pooh-ray!") 1968 Winnie the Pooh and the Blustery Day (Short) (performer: "A Rather Blustery Day") 1967 The Jungle Book (performer: "Trust in Me (The Python's Song)" (1967) - uncredited) 1966 Winnie the Pooh and the Honey Tree (Short) (performer: "Up, Down, and Touch the Ground", "Rumbly in My Tumbly", "Little Black Rain Cloud", "Mind Over Matter") 1946 Make Mine Music ("Peter and the Wolf" (1936)) 1942 Star Spangled Rhythm (performer: "A Sweater, a Sarong and a Peek-a-Boo Bang") 1941 Dumbo (performer: "Rock-a-Bye Baby" (1886), "Happy Birthday" (1893) - uncredited) 1940 Remember the Night (performer: "A Perfect Day" (1910) - uncredited)
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Characteristics of the Earth Pig - Feng Shui Store Home / Characteristics of the Earth Pig Characteristics of the Earth Pig Characteristics of the Earth Pig: 1959 The earth Pig has an extremely kind and thoughtful nature and is sensible and realistic. The Earth Pig will go to great lengths to please their employers and co workers however they can. The Earth Pig is great at organizing events and gatherings and will be able to pull out all the stops on the tightest schedule. They have a large circle of friends due to their great sense of humour. They like to attend parties and social gatherings. The Pig is a kind and understanding person and is known for their peace keeping abilities. They hate any unpleasantness and will do anything in their power to resolve the problem. They are great talkers and are always straight to the point. They hate it when justice is not upheld and will do everything in their powers to make sure it is put right. The Pig is usually very popular and enjoys other peoples company. They are very tolerant and are often prepared to forgive other for their wrong doings. They are great at organizing fundraisers and other similar events. The Pig is a hard worker and is respected for their reliability and integrity. In their early years they will try their hand at several different jobs but will usually be happiest where they feel that they are being of service to others. They will give up their time for the common good and are highly valued by their colleagues and employers. The Pig has a good sense of humor and always has something to say to cheer people up. They love to entertain those around them. Sadly some people take advantage of the Pigs good nature and use the Pigs generosity to their advantage. They have difficulty in saying no at times and would really benefit learning to say no every now and again. There are many pigs who have become entrepreneurs and set a successful career path for themselves after an earlier disappointment in life. Although the Pig tends to spend money quite freely, they are usually very astute in financial matters. Another characteristic of the Pig is their ability to recover from setbacks quickly. Once they have made their mind up to do something nobody can stop them. Pigs love spending their money on lavish holidays and expensive shopping trips. Their home will usually be kitted out with all the latest technology and furniture. The Pig will have many relationships before settling down with their chosen partner. Famous Pigs
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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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In Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein what is Frankenstein’s first name?
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It's Okay to Call Frankenstein's Monster Frankenstein | The Mary Sue It’s Not Wrong to Call the Monster “Frankenstein” Consider the following before you try to correct someone. by Glen Tickle | 10:19 am, October 18th, 2013 It seems any time someone refers to The Creature in Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein as “Frankenstein” some pedant will chime in with a condescending, “Uhm, actually, Frankenstein is the doctor. Not the monster.” In reality, it’s actually perfectly acceptable to call The Creature “Frankenstein.” Here’s why. In Frankenstein: Or the Modern Prometheus Mary Shelley tells the story of Victor Frankenstein, a scientist determined to penetrate the secrets of nature and create a living being from dead tissue. Why he chose to start that venture with an eight-foot-tall hulk of a man and not, say, a gerbil, is a mystery all its own. We won’t spoil it, but things don’t go so great for Victor after that. Neither Shelley, nor Victor Frankenstein give The Creature a name in the book, which has created the problem of what to call the thing since the book was first published in 1818. “The Creature,” “The Monster,” “Frankenstein’s Monster,” or variations are all common. Shelley herself is said to have enjoyed the way the monster was credited simply as “——” in a 1823 stage adaptation titled Presumption: or, The Fate of Frankenstein . Somewhere in the past 195 years, people began referring to The Creature itself as “Frankenstein.” We’re not sure exactly when that happened, but our theory is that it happened around the time of the 1931 James Whale Universal Studios adaptation. The poster for which, prominently features The Creature and the word “Frankenstein”. Anyone not familiar with the story, could easily conclude that the monster in the poster is named Frankenstein. Lobby Card for Frankenstein, image via Wikipedia It’s an easy mistake to make, but it’s not actually a mistake. No one in the book gives The Creature a name, but unlike Boris Karloff’s grunting portrayal, Frankenstein’s monster is actually quite intelligent. He has a number of conversations with Victor Frankenstein. In Chapter 16 of Frankenstein when The Creature is confronting Victor he says: At length the thought of you crossed my mind. I learned from your papers that you were my father, my creator; and to whom could I apply with more fitness than to him who had given me life? The Creature considers himself the child of Victor Frankenstein. He self-identifies as a Frankenstein, and we think that choice should be respected. That’s why calling The Creature by that name isn’t actually incorrect. He thinks he is the son of Victor Frankenstein, so it makes sense that he would take that name. The Creature also compares himself to the Biblical Adam a few times in the book, so if we were to give him a name, we’d suggest calling him Adam Frankenstein. So there you have it. Next time someone tries to call you out for calling The Creature “Frankenstein” you can one up them with a quote from the text to support the name. Of course, it’s still probably a good idea to differentiate between Victor Frankenstein, the doctor, and Adam Frankenstein, the monster, if you need to make it clear in your statement which one you’re talking about. Even if it’s not incorrect to call The Creature “Frankenstein” that’s no excuse to be confusing. If you really want to geek out on some Frankenstein discussion, let’s hash it out in the comments over whether Victor or Adam are the real monster in the story, because we’ll also make the case that Adam wasn’t really a bad guy.
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Phantom of the Opera (1943) - 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 Phantom of the Opera ( 1943 ) Approved | A disfigured violinist haunts the Paris Opera House. Director: a list of 21 titles created 27 Aug 2011 a list of 30 titles created 14 Jul 2012 a list of 40 titles created 10 Mar 2014 a list of 32 titles created 02 Oct 2014 a list of 30 titles created 2 months ago Title: Phantom of the Opera (1943) 6.5/10 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 2 Oscars. Another 2 nominations. See more awards » Videos Directors: Rupert Julian, Lon Chaney, and 2 more credits » Stars: Lon Chaney, Mary Philbin, Norman Kerry A practical man returns to his homeland, is attacked by a creature of folklore, and infected with a horrific disease his disciplined mind tells him can not possibly exist. Director: George Waggner A scientist finds a way of becoming invisible, but in doing so, he becomes murderously insane. Director: James Whale Terror strikes the London Opera House as a new opera is disrupted by the actions of a deformed specter of the show's past who has an obsession with one of the production's chorus girl. Director: Terence Fisher A living mummy stalks the beautiful woman he believes is the reincarnation of his lover. Director: Karl Freund A strange prehistoric beast lurks in the depths of the Amazonian jungle. A group of scientists try to capture the animal and bring it back to civilization for study. Director: Jack Arnold Mary Shelley reveals the main characters of her novel survived: Dr. Frankenstein, goaded by an even madder scientist, builds his monster a mate. Director: James Whale The ancient vampire Count Dracula arrives in England and begins to prey upon the virtuous young Mina. Director: Tod Browning The owner of a coal mining operation, falsely imprisoned for fratricide, takes a drug to make him invisible, despite its side effect: gradual madness. Director: Joe May An obsessed scientist assembles a living being from parts of exhumed corpses. Director: James Whale A darker version of the classic Gaston Leroux novel. A young soprano becomes the obsession of a horribly disfigured composer who has plans for those who oppose himself or the young singer. Director: Dwight H. Little After being awakened, Larry Talbot chips Frankenstein's Monster out of a block of ice. When Talbot changes to the Wolf Man, the two creatures battle each other. Director: Roy William Neill Edit Storyline Pit violinist Claudin hopelessly loves rising operatic soprano Christine Dubois (as do baritone Anatole and police inspector Raoul) and secretly aids her career. But Claudin loses both his touch and his job, murders a rascally music publisher in a fit of madness, and has his face etched with acid. Soon, mysterious crimes plague the Paris Opera House, blamed on a legendary "phantom" whom none can find in the mazes and catacombs. But both of Christine's lovers have plans to ferret him out. Written by Rod Crawford <puffinus@u.washington.edu> In flaming Technicolor! See more » Genres: 27 August 1943 (USA) See more » Also Known As: El fantasma de la ópera See more » Filming Locations: Did You Know? Trivia The original script revealed Claudin to be Christine's father, who abandoned her and her mother in order to pursue a musical career. When this was excised from the final film, it left Claudin's obsession with Christine unexplained. See more » Goofs The use of a stunt-double for Claude Rains at the climactic cave-in is very obvious! The double has a bigger physique than Rains, and curly hair. See more » Quotes [Claudin is talking to Christine as they descend into the catacombs beneath the Opera] Enrique Claudin : See? Didn't I tell you it was beautiful? You didn't know we had a lake all to ourselves, did you? [Christine covers her face and sob
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What was invented by Alessandro Volta in 1800?
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This Month in Physics History: March 20, 1800: Volta describes the electric battery March 20, 1800: Volta describes the Electric Battery Alessandro Volta In the late 18th century, scientists were fascinated with electricity. Ben Franklin had conducted his famous kite experiment, drawing electricity from lightning in 1752. Leyden jars, invented in 1746, could store charge and produce a spark of electricity. Doctors were treating patients with electric shocks for all sorts of ills. But further research on electromagnetism and any practical use of electricity would require a source of continuous current, which was not available until 1800, when Alessandro Volta invented the first electric pile, the forerunner of the modern battery. Alessandro Volta was born in Como, Italy in 1745, to a wealthy noble family. He attended the Como Jesuit school and a local seminary. His teachers tried to persuade him to enter the priesthood, while his family wanted him to study law. But Volta, even at age 14, knew his real interest was physics. Like many scientists of the time, he was especially fascinated by electricity. Volta dropped his formal studies, and did not attend university. Nonetheless, by age 18 he was corresponding directly with accomplished scientists, and conducting experiments in the laboratory of a family friend. In 1769 he wrote a treatise “On the forces of attraction of electric fire,” in which he put forward a theory of electric phenomena. In 1774 Volta accepted a post as an instructor at the Como grammar school, and continued his experiments on electricity. In 1775 he devised a “perpetual electrophorus” that could transfer charge to other objects, and in the next few years he noticed the bubbling of methane in swamps and was able to isolate the gas. Volta was made a professor of physics at the University of Pavia in 1778. Volta’s early work had already made him a well-known scientist, but his greatest contribution to science was the voltaic pile, which he invented as part of a scientific dispute with Luigi Galvani. In 1780, Galvani, an Italian physician and anatomist, was experimenting with dissected frogs’ legs and their attached spinal cords, mounted on iron or brass hooks. In most of his experiments, the frog leg could be made to twitch when touched with a probe made of another metal. The frog legs would also jump when hanging on a metal fence in a lightning storm. These observations convinced Galvani that he had found a new form of electricity, which was being generated by the frogs’ muscles. He called the phenomenon “animal electricity.” Volta, though initially galvanized by this work, argued that the frogs’ muscles were simply reacting to the electricity, not producing it. He set out to prove Galvani wrong, and sparked a controversy that divided the Italian scientific community. Volta realized that the crucial feature of Galvani’s experiments was the two dissimilar metals–the iron or brass hook and the probe of some other metal. The metals were generating the current, not the frog parts. Instruments available at the time could not detect weak currents, so Volta, always a dedicated experimentalist, often tested various combinations of metals by placing them on his tongue. The saliva in his mouth, like the frogs’ tissue, conducted electricity, resulting in an unpleasant bitter sensation. To show conclusively that the generation of an electric current did not require any animal parts, Volta put together a rather messy stack of alternating zinc and silver discs, separated by brine-soaked cloth. He built the pile, which consisted of as many as thirty disks, in imitation of the electric organ of the torpedo fish. A Voltaic Pile When a wire was connected to both ends of the pile, a steady current flowed. Volta found that different types of metal could change the amount of current produced, and that he could increase the current by adding disks to the stack. In a letter dated March 20, 1800, addressed to Joseph Banks, president of the Royal Society of London, Volta first reported the electric pile. Volta soon traveled to Pa
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Inventor Archive | Lemelson-MIT Program Lemelson-MIT Program Resources › Inventor Archive Edward Acheson Carborandum Edward Goodrich Acheson (1856-1931), inventor of carborundum, was born in Washington, Pennsylvania on March 9, 1856. Carborandum, a substance he developed in his laboratory, became known as a highly effective abrasive used in manufacturing and was an important influence during the industrial era. Deborah Adler ClearRx Prescription System The standard, yellowish-colored, round plastic pill bottle has been a familiar fixture in the typical American's medicine cabinet for decades. The bottles' small print and round surface often makes it tricky to read what their contents are, and when and how the patient should take the pills inside. Robert Adler TV Wireless Remote Robert Adler held 180 patents for electronics devices, whose applications run from the esoteric to the everyday; he was best known as the "Father of the TV Remote Control." Harvard Mark 1 Computer Electrical engineer, physicist, and computing pioneer, Howard Hathaway Aiken was born in 1900 in Hoboken, New Jersey. Moshe Alamaro Aerial Reforestation Moshe Alamaro developed a revolutionary method of battling global warming as a graduate student in Mechanical Engineering at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. The method was planting new trees from the air. Ernst Alexanderson Broadcast and Audio Recording Electrical engineer and inventor Ernst Fredrick Werner Alexanderson developed pioneering technological concepts during the early 20th century that contributed to the birth of the broadcasting industry. Randice-Lisa Altschul Disposable Cell Phone Randice-Lisa "Randi" Altschul is proof that lack of expertise in a certain field need not restrict an inventor from creating an exciting new product in that area. Blanche Ames Blanche Ames’ name is familiar to many for her varied accomplishments as an artist, botanical researcher, and activist. Her truly pioneering spirit and action-oriented attitude also led her to create a number of inventions, adding to her reputation in the early 20th century as somewhat of “renaissance woman.” Betsy Ancker-Johnson Gigacycle Range Signal Generator Betsy Ancker-Johnson began a uniquely diverse and illustrious career in physics, engineering, and public service just after World War II. Mary Anderson Windshield Wipers In 1903, it rarely occurred to anyone that rain on a moving vehicle’s windshield was a problem that could be eliminated. Momofuku Ando Instant Noodles You’d be hard-pressed to find a college student or an office worker who hasn’t enjoyed a quick, easy, and tasty meal ofin instant ramen noodles. Marc Andreeson and Eric Bina Internet Browser Technology The age of the Internet continues to be one filled with tremendous opportunity for young, up-and-coming technologists to make their marks on the world early in their careers. Virginia Apgar The Newborn Scoring System Born on June 7, 1909, Virginia Apgar lived to be a trailblazer: one of Columbia University's first female M.D.s (1933) and one of the first American women to specialize in surgery. Archimedes Archimedes' Screw Mathematician and inventor Archimedes lived more than 2000 years ago, but his life has had a profound and lasting impact on the world. Edwin H. Armstrong FM Radio Edwin Howard Armstrong, the "father of FM radio," was born on December 18, 1890 in New York City. He grew up in Yonkers, New York and knew by the age of fourteen that he wanted to become an inventor. Barbara Askins New Film Developing Method The National Aeronautics and Space Administration, or NASA, was in its heyday when the organization established The Marshall Space Flight Center, named for General George C. Marshall, in 1960. Mike Augspurger Titanium bicycle frames A natural inclination toward outdoor sports led Indiana native Mike Augspurger to come up with several inventions that would help the disabled to enjoy the sport of competitive cycling. Tim Avila ZSweet® Many of us have a sweet tooth but may not be able to enjoy the foods we like too often because of the effects
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Who wrote the novel Portrait of the Artist as a Young Man?
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SparkNotes: A Portrait of the Artist as a Young Man: Analysis of Major Characters A Portrait of the Artist as a Young Man James Joyce Themes, Motifs, and Symbols Stephen Dedalus Modeled after Joyce himself, Stephen is a sensitive, thoughtful boy who reappears in Joyce's later masterpiece, Ulysses. In A Portrait of the Artist as a Young Man, though Stephen's large family runs into deepening financial difficulties, his parents manage to send him to prestigious schools and eventually to a university. As he grows up, Stephen grapples with his nationality, religion, family, and morality, and finally decides to reject all socially imposed bonds and instead live freely as an artist. Stephen undergoes several crucial transformations over the course of the novel. The first, which occurs during his first years as Clongowes, is from a sheltered little boy to a bright student who understands social interactions and can begin to make sense of the world around him. The second, which occurs when Stephen sleeps with the Dublin prostitute, is from innocence to debauchery. The third, which occurs when Stephen hears Father Arnall's speech on death and hell, is from an unrepentant sinner to a devout Catholic. Finally, Stephen's greatest transformation is from near fanatical religiousness to a new devotion to art and beauty. This transition takes place in Chapter 4, when he is offered entry to the Jesuit order but refuses it in order to attend university. Stephen's refusal and his subsequent epiphany on the beach mark his transition from belief in God to belief in aesthetic beauty. This transformation continues through his college years. By the end of his time in college, Stephen has become a fully formed artist, and his diary entries reflect the independent individual he has become. Simon Dedalus Simon Dedalus spends a great deal of his time reliving past experiences, lost in his own sentimental nostalgia. Joyce often uses Simon to symbolize the bonds and burdens that Stephen's family and nationality place upon him as he grows up. Simon is a nostalgic, tragic figure: he has a deep pride in tradition, but he is unable to keep his own affairs in order. To Stephen, his father Simon represents the parts of family, nation, and tradition that hold him back, and against which he feels he must rebel. The closest look we get at Simon is on the visit to Cork with Stephen, during which Simon gets drunk and sentimentalizes about his past. Joyce paints a picture of a man who has ruined himself and, instead of facing his problems, drowns them in alcohol and nostalgia. Emma Clery Emma is Stephen's "beloved," the young girl to whom he is intensely attracted over the course of many years. Stephen does not know Emma particularly well, and is generally too embarrassed or afraid to talk to her, but feels a powerful response stirring within him whenever he sees her. Stephen's first poem, "To E— C—," is written to Emma. She is a shadowy figure throughout the novel, and we know almost nothing about her even at the novel's end. For Stephen, Emma symbolizes one end of a spectrum of femininity. Stephen seems able to perceive only the extremes of this spectrum: for him, women are either pure, distant, and unapproachable, like Emma, or impure, sexual, and common, like the prostitutes he visits during his time at Belvedere. Charles Stewart Parnell Parnell is not fictional, and does not actually appear as a character in the novel. However, as an Irish political leader, he is a polarizing figure whose death influences many characters in A Portrait of the Artist as a Young Man. During the late nineteenth century, Parnell had been the powerful leader of the Irish National Party, and his influence seemed to promise Irish independence from England. When Parnell's affair with a married woman was exposed, however, he was condemned by the Catholic Church and fell from grace. His fevered attempts to regain his former position of influence contributed to his death from exhaustion. Many people in Ireland, such as the character of John Casey in Joyce's novel, considered Parnell a h
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James Abbott McNeill Whistler James Abbott McNeill Whistler James Abbott McNeill Whistler James Abbott McNeill Whistler /ˈdʒeɪmz ˈæbət məkˈniːl ˈwɪslɚ/ (July 10, 1834[1][2][3][4][5] – July 17, 1903) was an American -born, British-based artist active during the American Gilded Age. Averse to sentimentality and moral allusion in painting, he was a leading proponent of the credo "art for art's sake". His famous signature for his paintings was in the shape of a stylized butterfly possessing a long stinger for a tail.[6] The symbol was apt, for it combined both aspects of his personality—his art was characterized by a subtle delicacy, while his public persona was combative. Finding a parallel between painting and music, Whistler entitled many of his paintings "arrangements", "harmonies", and "nocturnes", emphasizing the primacy of tonal harmony.[7] His most famous painting is "Arrangement in Grey and Black No. 1" (1871), commonly known as Whistler's Mother, the revered and oft-parodied portrait of motherhood. Whistler influenced the art world and the broader culture of his time with his artistic theories and his friendships with leading artists and writers.[8] James Abbott McNeill Whistler Teacher of: Clifford Isaac Addams (1876-1942), Blendon Reed Campbell (1872-1969), Alson Skinner Clark (1876-1949), Earl Stetson Crawford (1877-1934), Rinaldo Cuneo (1877-1939), Jozef Czajkowski (Józef Czajkowski) (1872-1947), David Ericson (1869-1946), Frederick Carl Frieseke (1874-1939), Lillian Matilde Genth (1876-1953), Walter Greaves (1846-1930), Gwen John (1876-1939), Xavier Martinez (1869-1943), Mortimer Menpes (1855-1939), Anna Petrovna Ostroumova-Lebedeva (1871-1955), Lawton Silas Parker (1868-1954), Harper Pennington (1853-1920), Walter Richard Sickert (1860-1942), Konstantin Somov (1869-1955), Elisha Kent Kane Wetherill (1874-1929) Early life James Abbott Whistler was born in Lowell , Massachusetts . He was the first child born to Anna Matilda McNeill and George Washington Whistler, a prominent engineer. She was his father's second wife. At the Ruskin trial (see below), Whistler claimed the more exotic St. Petersburg, Russia as his birthplace: "I shall be born when and where I want, and I do not choose to be born in Lowell", he declared.[9] In later years, he would play up his mother's connection to the American South and its roots, and present himself as an impoverished Southern aristocrat (although to what extent he truly sympathized with the Southern cause during the American Civil War remains unclear). After her death, he would adopt her maiden name, using it as an additional middle name. Young Whistler was a moody child prone to fits of temper and insolence, who—after bouts of ill-health—often drifted into periods of laziness. His parents discovered in his early youth that drawing often settled him down and helped focus his attention.[10] Russia and England Whistler circa 1847–49 Beginning in 1842, his father was employed to work on a railroad in Russia. After moving to St. Petersburg to join his father a year later, the young Whistler took private art lessons, then enrolled in the Imperial Academy of Fine Arts at age eleven.[9] The young artist followed the traditional curriculum of drawing from plaster casts and occasional live models, reveled in the atmosphere of art talk with older peers, and pleased his parents with a first-class mark in anatomy.[11] In 1844, he met the noted artist Sir William Allan, who came to Russia with a commission to paint a history of the life of Peter the Great. Whistler's mother noted in her diary, "the great artist remarked to me ‘Your little boy has uncommon genius, but do not urge him beyond his inclination.’"[12] In 1847-48, his family spent some time in London with relatives, while his father stayed in Russia. Whistler's brother-in-law Francis Haden, a physician who was also an artist, spurred his interest in art and photography. Haden took Whistler to visit collectors and to lectures, and gave him a watercolor set with instruction. Whistler already was imagining an art career. He began to
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Which 'James Bond' film featured Louis Armstrong singing'You've Got All The Time In The World', in its opening titles?
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On Her Majesty's Secret Service (1969) - 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 On Her Majesty's Secret Service ( 1969 ) M | From $0.00 (SD) on Amazon Video ON DISC James Bond woos a mob boss's daughter and goes undercover to uncover the true reason for Blofeld's allergy research in the Swiss Alps that involves beautiful women from around the world. Director: Peter R. Hunt (as Peter Hunt) Writers: a list of 21 titles created 29 Jul 2011 a list of 26 titles created 22 Dec 2011 a list of 28 titles created 24 Feb 2013 a list of 24 titles created 24 Oct 2015 a list of 24 titles created 11 months ago Title: On Her Majesty's Secret Service (1969) 6.8/10 Want to share IMDb's rating on your own site? Use the HTML below. You must be a registered user to use the IMDb rating plugin. Nominated for 1 Golden Globe. Another 3 nominations. See more awards » Videos Agent 007 and the Japanese secret service ninja force must find and stop the true culprit of a series of spacejackings before nuclear war is provoked. Director: Lewis Gilbert A diamond smuggling investigation leads James Bond to Las Vegas, where he uncovers an evil plot involving a rich business tycoon. Director: Guy Hamilton 007 is sent to stop a diabolically brilliant heroin magnate armed with a complex organization and a reliable psychic tarot card reader. Director: Guy Hamilton James Bond heads to The Bahamas to recover two nuclear warheads stolen by SPECTRE agent Emilio Largo in an international extortion scheme. Director: Terence Young James Bond investigates the hijacking of British and Russian submarines carrying nuclear warheads with the help of a KGB agent whose lover he killed. Director: Lewis Gilbert James Bond is led to believe that he is targeted by the world's most expensive assassin while he attempts to recover sensitive solar cell technology that is being sold to the highest bidder. Director: Guy Hamilton James Bond willingly falls into an assassination ploy involving a naive Russian beauty in order to retrieve a Soviet encryption device that was stolen by SPECTRE. Director: Terence Young Agent 007 is assigned to hunt for a lost British encryption device and prevent it from falling into enemy hands. Director: John Glen James Bond investigates the mid-air theft of a space shuttle and discovers a plot to commit global genocide. Director: Lewis Gilbert James Bond is living on the edge to stop an evil arms dealer from starting another world war. Bond crosses all seven continents in order to stop the evil Whitaker and General Koskov. Director: John Glen A fake Fabergé egg and a fellow agent's death lead James Bond to uncover an international jewel-smuggling operation, headed by the mysterious Octopussy, being used to disguise a nuclear attack on N.A.T.O. forces. Director: John Glen Investigating a gold magnate's smuggling, James Bond uncovers a plot to contaminate the Fort Knox gold reserve. Director: Guy Hamilton Edit Storyline George Lazenby steps into the role of James Bond and is sent on his first mission. For help with Draco, he must become very close friends with his daughter, Tracy, and heads off to hunt down Ernst Stavro Blofeld one more time. This takes him to Switzerland, where he must pose as Sir Hilary Bray to find out the secret plan of Blofeld. The facility is covered with Blofeld's guards as well as his hench-woman, Irma Bunt. What has Blofeld got in mind this time? Can Bond keep up this act for much longer? Are ANY Bond girls safe? Written by simon Far up! Far out! Far more! James Bond OO7 [UK poster] See more » Genres: 19 December 1969 (USA) See more » Also Known As: Ian Fleming's On Her Majesty's Secret Service See more » Filming Locations: Did You Know? Trivia First Bond film since Dr. No (1962) to put the production credit over the gun barrel intro. See more » Goofs When Bond meets Blofeld for the first time Blofeld starts to undo
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James Bond History - Discover The Secret Agent's Origins And More SEE ALSO – Top Ten James Bond Cars That I Would Love To Own A new novel, written by William Boyd, is planned for release in 2013. Additionally, Charlie Higson wrote a series on a young James Bond, and Kate Westbrook wrote three novels based on the diaries of a recurring series character, Moneypenny. The fictional British Secret Service agent has also been adapted for television, radio, comic strip, and video game formats in addition to having been used in the longest continually running and the second-highest grossing film series to date, which started in 1962 with Dr. No, starring Sean Connery as Bond. As of 2013, there have been twenty-three films in the Eon Productions series. The most recent Bond film, Skyfall (2012), stars Daniel Craig in his third portrayal of Bond; he is the sixth actor to play Bond in the Eon series. There have also been two independent productions of Bond films: Casino Royale (a 1967 spoof) and Never Say Never Again (a 1983 remake of an earlier Eon-produced film, Thunderball). The Bond films are renowned for a number of features, including the musical accompaniment, with the theme songs having received Academy Award nominations on several occasions, and one win. Other important elements which run through most of the films include Bond’s cars, his guns, and the gadgets with which he is supplied by Q Branch. James Bond History As the central figure for his works, Ian Fleming created the fictional character of James Bond, an intelligence officer in the Secret Intelligence Service, commonly known as MI6. Bond was also known by his code number, 007, and was a Royal Naval Reserve Commander. James Bond Name Fleming took the name for his character from that of the American ornithologist James Bond, a Caribbean bird expert and author of the definitive field guide Birds of the West Indies. Fleming, a keen birdwatcher himself, had a copy of Bond’s guide and he later explained to the ornithologist’s wife that “It struck me that this brief, unromantic, Anglo-Saxon and yet very masculine name was just what I needed, and so a second James Bond was born”. He further explained that: “When I wrote the first one in 1953, I wanted Bond to be an extremely dull, uninteresting man to whom things happened; I wanted him to be a blunt instrument … when I was casting around for a name for my protagonist I thought by God, (James Bond) is the dullest name I ever heard.” —Ian Fleming, The New Yorker, 21 April 1962 Inspiration Fleming based his fictional creation on a number of individuals he came across during his time in the Naval Intelligence Division during World War II, admitting that Bond “was a compound of all the secret agents and commando types I met during the war”. Among those types were his brother, Peter, who had been involved in behind-the-lines operations in Norway and Greece during the war. Aside from Fleming’s brother, a number of others also provided some aspects of Bond’s make up, including Conrad O’Brien-ffrench, Patrick Dalzel-Job and Bill “Biffy” Dunderdale. Tastes Fleming also endowed Bond with many of his own traits, including sharing the same golf handicap, the taste for scrambled eggs and using the same brand of toiletries. Bond’s tastes are also often taken from Fleming’s own as was his behavior, with Bond’s love of golf and gambling mirroring Fleming’s own. Fleming also used his experiences of his espionage career and all other aspects of his life as inspiration when writing, including using names of school friends, acquaintances, relatives and lovers throughout his books. Background It was not until the penultimate novel, You Only Live Twice, that Fleming gave Bond a sense of family background. The book was the first to be written after the release of Dr. No in cinemas and Sean Connery’s depiction of Bond affected Fleming’s interpretation of the character, to give Bond both a sense of humor and Scottish antecedents that were not present in the previous stories. In a fictional obituary, purportedly published in The Times, Bond’s pare
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Which playwright did Marilyn Monroe marry?
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Marilyn Monroe - Biography - IMDb Marilyn Monroe Biography Showing all 282 items Jump to: Overview (5) | Mini Bio (2) | Spouse (3) | Trade Mark (4) | Trivia (133) | Personal Quotes (116) | Salary (19) Overview (5) 5' 5½" (1.66 m) Mini Bio (2) Marilyn Monroe was born Norma Jeane Mortenson at the Los Angeles County Hospital on June 1, 1926. Her mother Gladys Pearl Baker was a film-cutter at Consolidated Film Industries. Marilyn's father's identity was never known. Because Gladys was mentally and financially unable to care for young Marilyn, Gladys placed her in the care of a foster family, The Bolenders. Although the Bolender family wanted to adopt Marilyn, Gladys was eventually able to stabilize her lifestyle and took Marilyn back in her care when Marilyn was 7 years old. However, shortly after regaining custody of Marilyn, Gladys had a complete mental breakdown and was diagnosed as a paranoid schizophrenic and was committed to a state mental hospital. Gladys spent the rest of her life going in and out of hospitals and did not have contact with Marilyn ever again. Gladys outlived her daughter, dying in 1984. Marilyn was then taken in by Gladys' best friend Grace Goddard, who, after a series of foster homes, placed Marilyn into the Los Angeles Orphan's Home in 1935. Marilyn was traumatized by her experience there despite the Orphan's Home being an adequate living facility. Grace Goddard eventually took Marilyn back to live with her in 1937 although this stay did not last long as Grace's husband began molesting Marilyn. Marilyn went to live with Grace's Aunt Ana after this incident, although due to Aunt Ana's advanced age she could not care properly for Marilyn. Marilyn once again for the third time had to return to live with the Goddard's. The Goddard's planned to relocated and according to law, could not take Marilyn with them. She only had two choices: return to the orphanage or get married. Marilyn was only 16 years old. She decided to marry a neighborhood friend named James Dougherty; he went into the military, she modeled, they divorced in 1946. She owned 200 books (including Tolstoy, Whitman, Milton), listened to Beethoven records, studied acting at the Actors' lab in Hollywood, and took literature courses at UCLA downtown. 20th Century Fox gave her a contract but let it lapse a year later. In 1948, Columbia gave her a six-month contract, turned her over to coach Natasha Lytess and featured her in the B movie Ladies of the Chorus (1948) in which she sang three numbers : "Every Baby Needs a Da Da Daddy", "Anyone Can Tell I Love You" and "The Ladies of the Chorus" with Adele Jergens (dubbed by Virginia Rees) and others. Joseph L. Mankiewicz saw her in a small part in The Asphalt Jungle (1950) and put her in All About Eve (1950), resulting in 20th Century re-signing her to a seven-year contract. Niagara (1953) and Gentlemen Prefer Blondes (1953) launched her as a sex symbol superstar. When she went to a supper honoring her in the The Seven Year Itch (1955), she arrived in a red chiffon gown borrowed from the studio (she had never owned a gown). That same year, she married and divorced baseball great Joe DiMaggio (their wedding night was spent in Paso Robles, California). After The Seven Year Itch (1955), she wanted serious acting to replace the sexpot image and went to New York's Actors Studio. She worked with director Lee Strasberg and also underwent psychoanalysis to learn more about herself. Critics praised her transformation in Bus Stop (1956) and the press was stunned by her marriage to playwright Arthur Miller . True to form, she had no veil to match her beige wedding dress so she dyed one in coffee; he wore one of the two suits he owned. They went to England that fall where she made The Prince and the Showgirl (1957) with Laurence Olivier , fighting with him and falling further prey to alcohol and pills. Two miscarriages and gynecological surgery followed. So did an affair with Yves Montand . Work on her last picture The Misfits (1961), written for her by departing husband Miller was interrupted by exhaust
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Juno and the Paycock: A play ahead of its time - The Globe and Mail The Globe and Mail Monday, Jul. 28, 2014 4:11PM EDT Last updated Title Juno and the Paycock Written by Sean O’Casey Directed by Jackie Maxwell Starring Mary Haney, Jim Mezon Venue Shaw Festival City Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ont. Juno and the Paycock, the second play in Irish playwright Sean O'Casey’s great Dublin Trilogy, is a stylistically slippery son of a gun. Set during the Irish Civil War of the early 1920s, it shifts from broad comedy to high tragedy on a dime – with long patches of vaudevillian clowning interrupted by heart-wrenching speeches by mourning women that seem ripped right out of Euripides. In Roller Derby Saved My Soul Nancy Kenny stars as a shy 30-year-old who discovers her inner superhero after a trip to the roller derby. Multimedia Has the Fringe circuit been good for Canadian theatre? In one of her most sensitive productions to date, director Jackie Maxwell skillfully steers the Shaw Festival ensemble through even the choppiest waters of O’Casey’s 1924 play. She has two able hands helping keep the ship on course: Mary Haney and Jim Mezon, who star as the title characters – the heroic Juno Boyle and her strutting, preening husband, “Captain” Jack Boyle. You’ll recognize their working-class family dynamic from any number of Irish stories on stage or on screen: While Jack Boyle shirks work and spends what money he gets on going to the pub, Juno never stops working in and out of the home to keep the family together. As Juno and the Paycock begins, straits are even direr than usual as daughter Mary (Marla McLean) is on strike and son Johnny (Charlie Gallant) is unemployable, suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder after losing his arm in the War of Independence that preceded the current civil unrest. When an anglophile solicitor named Bentham (Gord Rand, effectively aloof) shows up with news that the Boyle family has inherited a small fortune from a long-lost relative, it seems too good to be true. Of course, and this is hardly a spoiler, it is: Whether rich or poor, the men of the Boyle family are fated to tear the family to pieces just as the men of Ireland are doing the same with the country. It’s odd how prominent a role Henrik Ibsen is playing this season at the Shaw Festival despite there being none of the Norwegian’s works on the bill. Half of Bernard Shaw’s play The Philanderer takes place at a club named after Ibsen – to which only manly women and womanly men are admitted. In Juno and the Paycock, Ibsen pops up when Captain Jack Boyle – whose bluster and buffoonery Mezon applies an unsettling undercoat of menace – stumbles upon what his daughter is reading. “The Doll’s House, Ghosts, an’ The Wild Duck,” he scoffs. “Buks only fit for chiselurs.” (That’s how O’Casey wrote it – and the cast, most of the time, does an okay job selling the dialect.) O’Casey, like Shaw, may have been inspired by Ibsen’s naturalism, but the very metatheatrical presence of these plays on the stage shows that he couldn’t be constrained by it. Maxwell’s production, expressionistically designed by Peter Hartwell, is most riveting when exploring the moments that Juno and the Paycock moves into heightened registers – especially, the last two astounding scenes. First comes the punch to the gut, with Haney, rising to the occasion, delivering the play’s most famous speech as the family suffers its largest loss. “Sacred heart o’ Jesus, take away our hearts o’ stone, and give us hearts o’ flesh!” she cries, straight out, breaking the fourth wall and every heart in the audience. If this penultimate scene harkens back to Greek tragedy, the final one looks ahead to the works of Samuel Beckett as Boyle and his ne’er-do-well pal Joxer (an uneven Benedict Campbell) return from a night of drinking and stumble around the apartment in the dark. It’s a scene pulled off terrifically here with Mezon and Campbell descending into terrifying incoherence. If the play has its dull patches earlier, it’s more O’Casey’s fault than the cast. (There’s a terrific supporting performan
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