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George W. Bush - IMDb IMDb Camera Department | Actor | Soundtrack The 43rd President of the United States of America, George Walker Bush (known colloquially as "W" to distinguish himself from his father, George Bush , the 41st president of the U.S.), was born two days after the national holiday of the Fourth of July, 1946 in New Haven, Connecticut where his father was attending Yale College in the Class of 1949. ... See full bio » Born: Bush’s Inauguration Day Letter to Obama — and Clinton’s to Bush — Made Public for the First Time 13 hours ago | PEOPLE.com a list of 25 people created 01 Sep 2011 a list of 29 people created 28 May 2012 a list of 30 people created 07 Jul 2012 a list of 30 people created 06 Oct 2012 a list of 35 people created 24 Oct 2015 Do you have a demo reel? Add it to your IMDbPage How much of George W. Bush's work have you seen? User Polls Journeys with George Camera and Electrical Department (2002) 2002 Journeys with George (Documentary) (additional camera operator) Hide 2010 Rude Tube (TV Series) (performer - 1 episode) - Rude Tunes (2010) ... (performer: "Sunday Bloody Sunday" - uncredited) Hide 2006 Poodle Samizdat (Short) (archival footage) Hide 2006 The Curse of Blanchard Hill (Video) (special thanks) Hide 2016 Hamilton's America (TV Movie documentary) Himself 2015 Fox Files (TV Series) Himself 2015 30 for 30 Shorts (TV Series documentary short) Himself 2015 Mike & Mike (TV Series) Himself - Former President of the United States 2009-2014 Hannity (TV Series) Himself / Himself - Author, 41: A Portrait of My Father - A Hour with George Bush (2014) ... Himself - Author, 41: A Portrait of My Father (as President George Bush) 2006-2014 Face the Nation (TV Series) Himself / Himself - Former President 2014 Fox and Friends (TV Series) Himself 2014 Fox News (TV Series) Himself - Episode #22.37 (2013) ... Himself - Guest (as President George W. Bush) - Episode #19.38 (2010) ... Himself (as Former President George W. Bush) 2012-2013 America's Book of Secrets (TV Series documentary) Himself 2007-2013 Charlie Rose (TV Series) Himself - Guest / Himself 2013 CBS This Morning (TV Series) Himself - Guest 2012 Happening Now (TV Series) Himself 2011 Putin, Russia and the West (TV Series documentary) Himself 2011 The Afghan Solution (Video documentary) Himself 2004-2010 The O'Reilly Factor (TV Series) Himself 2010 Matt Lauer Reports (TV Movie) Himself 2009 Gone Country (TV Series) Himself 2009 Looking for Lincoln (TV Movie) Himself 2008 CMT Giants (TV Series) Himself 2008 Vanguard (TV Series documentary) Himself 2008 There's Hope America (TV Series) Himself 2008 Leading to War (Video documentary) Himself 2007 The Blair Years (TV Series documentary) Himself 2007 Shayfeen.com: We're Watching You (TV Movie documentary) Himself 2007 Entertainment Tonight (TV Series) Himself 2007 The World (TV Series) Himself - US President 2007 60 Minutes (TV Series documentary) Himself - President (segment "President Bush") 2006 Barney's Holiday Extravaganza (Video short) Himself (as President Bush) 2006 This Week (TV Series) Himself 2006 Frontline (TV Series documentary) Himself 2004-2006 Paula Zahn Now (TV Series) Himself 2006 Dear Mister President (Documentary short) Himself 2006 CNN Live Today (TV Series) Himself 2006 BBC News (TV Series) Himself 2006 Sabine Christiansen (TV Series) Himself 2006 American Morning (TV Series) Himself 2006 Fox News Live (TV Series) Himself 2003-2005 Larry King Live (TV Series) Himself 2005 PBS NewsHour (TV Series) Himself 2005 Now (TV Series documentary) Himself 2005 Mississippi Rising (TV Movie documentary) Himself (voice) 2005 Seconds from Disaster (TV Series documentary) Himself - President of the United States - Columbia's Last Flight (2005) ... Himself - President of the United States 2005 Complete Savages (TV Series) Himself 2005 TV2 nyhederne (TV Series) Himself 2005 The Presidents (TV Movie documentary) Himself 2005 Ohio: The Next Florida (Video documentary short) Himself 2005 Independent Lens (TV Series documentary) Himself 2004 Hydrog
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Jeopardy: Insatiable Edition Jeopardy Template 100 What is the USA (Complementing Great Britain that won a gold at every Summer Games.) Think outside Scandinavia. What is the only country that won a gold medal at every Winter Olympics? 100 What is 'Gone with the Wind'? Scarlett O'Hara Hamilton Kennedy Butler was the main character of this best-selling novel with this moving title. 100 Therapeutic Foot Cream helps heal dry, rough and cracked feet and heels. 100 Who is Robert Harold Ogle? He proposed the fraternity colors. 100 What is the Southern Ocean? The Southern Ocean is the 'newest' named ocean. It is recognized by the U.S. Board on Geographic Names as the body of water extending from the coast of Antarctica to the line of latitude at 60 degrees South. The boundaries of this ocean were proposed to the International Hydrographic Organization in 2000. Historically, there are four named oceans: the Atlantic, Pacific, Indian, and Arctic. However, most countries - including the United States - now recognize this body of water as the fifth ocean. 200 What is US Basketball team at the Olympics, the original Dream Team? This statement was made by Chuck Daly. The 1992 team consisting of Larry Bird, Michael Jordan and Magic Johnson is often regarded as the greatest collection of talent on one team in basketball history. "If we lose, it will be the biggest upset in the history of sports." This was the modest statement of a coach in 1992, an Olympic year. Who is 'we'? 200 What is Achilles tendon! Pitt of course played the role of the warrior Achilles in the movie. During the production of the 2004 movie Troy, Brad Pitt suffered an injury of what body part? 200 A smartphone made by the Canadian company Research In Motion. 200 Who is Vertner W. Tandy? He designed the fraternity pin with this initials hidden inside. 200 What is Red Cross? The Red Crescent Movement is an international humanitarian movement with approximately 97 million volunteers, members and staff worldwide which was founded to protect human life and health, to ensure respect for all human beings, and to prevent and alleviate human suffering and is also known by this name. 300 What is the national sport of Japan? 300 What is 'Stomp the Yard'? Will Packer is a member of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc and the producer of this movice 300 This is the third largest United States-based producer of socks, known for its colorful name. 300 Who is Moses Alvin Morrison? He didn't split the Red Sea, nor was he a chipmunk but he did serve as the first General President. 300 Who is Lance Armstrong? In 2012 Travis Tygart was chiefly instrumental in leading the expose of this, now fallen, athlete. 400 What is Fencing? In which Olympic sport do participants wear an electrically conductive jacket called a lamé to define the scoring areas? 400 What is a horse head? In “The Godfather,” what does Jack Wolz find in his bed when he wakes up? 400 What is Black & Decker An American manufacturer of power tools and accessories, hardware and home improvement products, and technology based fastening systems. 400 What is Louisville, KY? "L1C4" may serve as an unofficial motto of The Alpha Lambda chapter located in this U.S. city. 400 What is Holocaust Museum? In 2014, CNN reported that FBI and other law enforcement agencies send their trainees to what Washington, D.C. museum so they can see for themselves how not protecting civil liberties can lead to bigger horrors? 500 What is 'The Lord of the Rings' In 1992 British journalists Andrew Jennings and Vyv Simson wrote a controversial book about the International Olympic Committee chairman Juan Samaranch. Taking a cue from fantasy literature, what did they call it? 500 What is Biltmore Estate near Asheville, North Carolina? This location was chosen by Ridley Scott to signify the huge personal wealth of the character Mason Verger. It built by George Washington Vanderbilt II between 1888 and 1895 and occupies 175,000 square feet. Still owned by Vanderbilt's descendants, it stands today as one of the most prominent remaining examples of the Gild
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In January 1973, the pilot episode of which British television comedy series, the longest-running sitcom in the world, was broadcast?
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Last of the Summer Wine | Bbc uk Wiki | Fandom powered by Wikia Last of the Summer Wine Last of the Summer Wine 7pages on Last of the Summer Wine A typical intertitle The Last of the Summer Wine (Pilot episode) Genre Alan J. W. Bell (1981–1982, 1983–2010) Starring "The Last of the Summer Wine" Composer(s) James Gilbert (1973)Bernard Thompson (1975) Sydney Lotterby (1976–1979, 1982–1983) Alan J. W. Bell (1981–1982, 1983–2010) Location(s) 12 November 1973 (1973-11-12) – 29 August 2010 (2010-08-29) Status Comedy Playhouse First of the Summer Wine Last of the Summer Wine is a British sitcom written by Roy Clarke that was broadcast on BBC One . Last of the Summer Wine premiered as an episode of Comedy Playhouse on 4 January 1973 and the first series of episodes followed on 12 November 1973. From 1983 to 2010, Alan J. W. Bell produced and directed all episodes of the show. The BBC confirmed on 2 June 2010 that Last of the Summer Wine would no longer be produced and the 31st series would be its last. Subsequently, the final episode was broadcast on 29 August 2010. Repeats of the show are broadcast in the UK on GOLD and it is also seen in more than twenty-five countries, including various PBS stations in the United States and in Canada on VisionTV. Last of the Summer Wine is the longest-running comedy programme in Britain and the longest-running sitcom in the world. Last of the Summer Wine was set and filmed in and around Holmfirth, West Yorkshire, England and centred around a trio of old men whose line-up changed several times over the years. The original trio consisted of Bill Owen as the scruffy and child-like Compo, Peter Sallis as deep-thinking, meek Norman Clegg and Michael Bates as authoritarian and snobbish Blamire. When Bates dropped out through illness in 1976 after two series, the role of the third man of the trio was filled in various years up to the 30th series by the quirky war veteran, Foggy (Brian Wilde), the eccentric inventor , Seymour ( Michael Aldridge ), and former police officer Truly ( Frank Thornton ). The men never seem to grow up and develop a unique perspective on their equally eccentric fellow townspeople through their youthful stunts. The cast grew to include a variety of supporting characters, each contributing their own subplots to the show and often becoming unwillingly involved in the schemes of the trio. After the death of Owen in 1999, Compo was replaced at various times by his real-life son, Tom Owen , as equally unkempt Tom, Keith Clifford as Billy Hardcastle, a man who fancied himself a descendant of Robin Hood , and Brian Murphy as the childish Alvin. Due to the age of the main cast, a new trio was formed during the 30th series featuring somewhat younger actors, and this format was used for the final two instalments of the show. This group consisted of Russ Abbot as a former milkman who fancied himself a secret agent , Hobbo, Burt Kwouk as the electrical repairman, Entwistle, and Murphy as Alvin. Sallis and Thornton, both past members of the trio, continued in supporting roles alongside the new actors. Although some feel the show's quality declined over the years, Last of the Summer Wine continued to receive large audiences for the BBC and was praised for its positive portrayal of older people and family-friendly humour. Many members of the British Royal Family enjoyed the show.The programme was nominated for numerous awards and won the National Television Award for Most Popular Comedy Programme in 1999. There were many holiday specials , two television films and a documentary film about the series. Last of the Summer Wine inspired other adaptations, including a television prequel , several novelisations , and stage adaptations. Contents Edit Last of the Summer Wine History and development In 1972, Duncan Wood , at that time the BBC's Head of Comedy, watched a drama on television called The Misfit . Impressed by writer Roy Clarke 's ability to inject comedy into the drama, Wood offered Clarke the opportunity to write a sitcom. Clarke nearly turned the job down as he felt that the BBC's idea
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I'm Sorry I Haven't a Clue - Wikiquote I'm Sorry I Haven't a Clue From Wikiquote Jump to: navigation , search This article needs cleanup. Please review Wikiquote:Templates to determine how to edit this article to conform to a higher standard of article quality. This page has been listed as needing cleanup since 2008-09-15. I'm Sorry I Haven't a Clue (BBC Radio 4, 11 April 1972 - ) is a British radio comedy programme which describes itself as "the antidote to panel games ". Hosted by Humphrey Lyttelton , and originally played by Barry Cryer , Tim Brooke-Taylor , Graeme Garden , Willie Rushton , a range of guests have performed on the programme's panel since it began. The programme is known for its ridiculous rounds and games, such as Mornington Crescent and Word Disassociation played completely for laughs by the panellists who, to the untrained eye, might appear at first to be playing for points. Wordplay and innuendo are a large part of the show's humour. Following the death of Humphrey Lyttelton in 2008, the show used regular guest panellists Stephen Fry , Jack Dee and Rob Brydon as guest presenters for the 51st series, before choosing Jack Dee as the permanent chairman the following series. All quotes are by Humphrey Lyttelton unless otherwise stated. Contents Tim Brooke-Taylor: "The Sun: Ten Things You Never Knew You Shouldn't Do" Barry Cryer: "Melody Maker: Stones Make Comeback" Graeme Garden: "Express Sport: Moses Names Ten for Sunday" Willie Rushton: "New Musical Express: 'Thou Shalt Not Commit Adultery' drops to Number 8" Tim Brooke-Taylor: "The Times: Graven Image Manufacturers Protest At New Guidelines" Willie Rushton: "The Star: Kylie Minogue is Star Bird - 'Covet Neighbours Ass'" Joan of Arc burns at the stake[ edit ] Willie Rushton: "Le Figaro: French Government Spokesman says "Smoking Can Seriously Damage Your Health"" Tim Brooke-Taylor: "Daily Mail: "English Hooligans Burnt My Daughter" says Mrs. Arc" Graeme Garden: "The Star: Phew! What a Scorcher!" Barry Cryer: "Green News: Woodburning French Threat To Ozone Layer" Willie Rushton: "The Cricketer: England Win Ashes" Tim Brooke-Taylor: "The Sun: French Filly Flambé (translation on page 8)" The Gunpowder Plot[ edit ] Graeme Garden: "The Telegraph: Universe Manufacturer Goes Out Of Business After 6 Days" Tim Brooke-Taylor: "The Lancet: BMA Warn Rib Transplants Can Cause Lumps On Chest" Barry Cryer: "Daily Star: "I'm Over The Moon", Says God" Graeme Garden: "Daily Mail: Snake Problem At Theme Park - Last Two Visitors Forced To Leave" Tim Brooke-Taylor: "The Times: Nothing Happened Yesterday" Willie Rushton: "Irish Times: Genesis Good For You" Graeme Garden: "News of the World: Spot The Apple and Win A Skoda" The unfortunate demise of Hamlet, Prince of Denmark[ edit ] Barry Cryer: "Dog Breeder's Gazette: Great Dane puts self down!" Willie Rushton: "The Times: Blair says whittling-down of royal family a success" Graeme Garden: "The Stage: Touring players unexpectedly available for panto" Tim Brooke-Taylor: "Daily Express: Reprint of Ophelia's Panorama interview in full, where she says a surfeit of lampreys was just a cry for help" Graeme Garden: "The Guardian: Yesterday's headline 'Laughter at Elsinore' should have read 'Slaughter at Erinsbrough'" Tim Brooke-Taylor: "The Sun tells the Prince: Just Be!" Graeme Garden: "The Telegraph: Danish Bloodbath - No Britons Hurt" Barry Cryer: "Gay News: Macbeth Outed - Admits laying on MacDuff" Willie Rushton: "The Guardian: Borehamwood seen approaching Dungeness" Graeme Garden: "The Sun: Phew! What a Scotsman!" Tim Brooke-Taylor: "The Scotsman: Och! Eye of Newt!" Willie Rushton: "Glasgow Herald: Pioneering test-tube baby kills King" Graeme Garden: "Woman's Own: Delia's recipe for Duncan Doughnuts" Graeme Garden: "London Evening Standard: Tube Strike Off" The Assassination of Julius Caesar[ edit ] Barry Cryer: "The Sun: Brutus Splashed it All Over" Willie Rushton: "Daily Mirror: Julius Caesar is Ides Victim" Tim Brooke-Taylor: "Sunday Sport: Brutus Ate Two Hamsters!" Graeme Garden: "Lancashire Evening Post: Mark Antony Come
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In the grounds of which house is the Emperor Fountain?
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Emperor Fountain, Chatsworth (C) Robert Neilson :: Geograph Britain and Ireland IMPORTANT: Please read the Buckets Article before picking from this list Emperor Fountain, Chatsworth The Emperor Fountain in the grounds of Chatsworth House is the tallest gravity fed fountain in the world and is capable of reaching 298 feet, although its normal operation, these days, is usually limited to 200 feet. It was designed and built by Joseph Paxton in 1843. Paxton subsequently went on to design the Crystal Palace for the Great Exhibition of 1851 in London. This view is taken from the first floor of the South side of Chatsworth House.
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Gardening Entrepreneurs Gardening Entrepreneurs Professor Sir Roderick Floud FBA Share this lecture Download this lecture We think of men such as Lancelot "Capability" Brown, (b 1796) as garden and landscape designers, but they were also major contractors and entrepreneurs. Brown, Repton and others in the 18th century were responsible for projects costing - in today's money - billions of pounds. In the 19th century, Joseph Paxton was not only in charge of hugh projects at Chatsworth, he built the Crystal Palace, marketed a range of greenhouses and designed public parks. The business methods and achievements of these entrepreneurs will be demonstrated as well as their place in British society and their relationships with their clients and employers. Professor Sir Roderick Floud FBA Professor Sir Roderick Floud FBA is an Honorary Fellow of Gresham College having served as the Provost of Gresham College between 2008 and 2014, taking over the role from Lord Sutherland of Houndwood KT FBA and being followed by Sir Richard Evans FBA. Sir Roderick Floud is President Emeritus of the London Metropolitan University and he was previously the Chairperson of the Standing Committee for the Social Sciences at the European Science Foundation. His particular interests in part-time and mature students in higher education has been reflected in many of his publications as well as his participation in numerous boards and committees. Of particular note are his roles as President of Universities UK (representing 121 British Universities), Vice-President of the European University Association (where he was particularly involved in the 'Bologna process' of converging European education systems), and Chair of the Social Sciences Committee of the European Science Foundation (representing research councils and learned academies from thirty European Countries). In 2005 he received a knighthood for his services to Higher Education in the Queen's Birthday Honours. Sir Roderick Floud is an economic historian, with publications on topics as diverse as technological change, the use of IT in the study of history, the evolution of technical education and changes in human height, health and welfare. He holds honorary fellowships from Emmanuel College Cambridge, Wadham College Oxford, Birkbeck College London and the Historical Association, as well as honorary degrees from City University London and the University of Westminster. He was elected an Academician of the Social Sciences in 2000 and a Fellow of the British Academy in 2002. Read More This is part of the series: Gardens and Gardeners Subjects Gardening Entrepreneurs Professor Sir Roderick Floud 2016 brings the 300th anniversary of the birth of Lancelot "Capability" Brown, the best-known of all Britain's landscape gardeners. The celebrations have already begun and Brown now has his own website. Brown is justly celebrated; he transformed the English countryside in a way that has endured for over 250 years. His style of gardening has even been claimed to be England's greatest contribution to European culture. But Brown was not only a great designer; he was also a very successful entrepreneur. Today I will concentrate on that aspect of his life and career. Just as he was one among a large number of garden designers, Brown was also one among many gardening entrepreneurs. We need to assess his achievements by comparing him with others and by exploring the times within which they built their businesses. So I am going to compare and contrast Brown with one of his predecessors, Henry Wise, and one of his successors, Joseph Paxton. Wise and Paxton are well-known to garden historians, but otherwise less familiar than Brown; so let me begin by a brief sketch of the careers of all three. Henry Wise was born in 1653; the DNB says that his family came from Oxfordshire, but he was baptised on 4th September 1653 at St. Alfege, Greenwich. Little is known about his early career, but he was certainly apprenticed to, or worked with, George London, gardener first to Henry Compton, Bishop of London, and then to William I
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In 2013, in a gruesome incident in Italy, a mob boss was fed to pigs by a rival while he was still alive. Several newspapers reported this while evoking a scene from what 2001 movie?
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'Mamma mia!': Mafia killer allegedly fed rival to starving pigs - NBC News advertisement Police say Francesco Raccosta was fed to pigs by a rival mobster. Ropi via Zuma Press An Italian mobster fed a rival gangster to starving pigs — and then marveled at how the victim screamed and how the swine gorged themselves, police say. The gruesome tale — right out the movie "Hannibal" — came to light when police released a wiretapped phone call by Simone Pepe, a member of the 'Ndrangheta, the most powerful and violent of Italy's four Mafias. The caller recounts how he used an iron bar to beat Francesco Raccosta, a member of another family in the Calabrian region, and then threw him into a sty. "It was so satisfying hearing him scream ... mamma mia, he could scream!” he said, adding that there wasn't "a thing left" after the feeding frenzy. "People say sometimes they [the pigs] leave something," he added. "In the end there was nothing left...those pigs could certainly eat." Pepe, 24, who was allegedly trying to avenge the murder of a mob boss, was later arrested last week during a crackdown on the Mafia. Raccosta's body hasn't been found since he went missing last year. Play
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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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‘A Study In Scarlet’ by Arthur Conan Doyle, featuring Sherlock Holmes, was the first work of fiction to incorporate which item as an investigative tool?
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A Study in Scarlet by Arthur Conan Doyle · OverDrive: eBooks, audiobooks and videos for libraries Fiction Literature "A Study in Scarlet" is a detective mystery novel written by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, introducing his new characters, "consulting detective" Sherlock Holmes and his friend and chronicler, Dr. John Watson, who later became two of the most famous characters in literature. Conan Doyle wrote the story in 1886, and it was published the following year. The book's title derives from a speech given by Holmes to Doctor Watson on the nature of his work, in which he describes the story's murder investigation as his "study in scarlet": "There's the scarlet thread of murder running through the colourless skein of life, and our duty is to unravel it, and isolate it, and expose every inch of it." (A "study" is a preliminary drawing, sketch or painting done in preparation for a finished piece.) The story, and its main characters, attracted little public interest when it first appeared. Only 11 complete copies of Beeton's Christmas Annual 1887 are known to exist now and they have considerable value. Although Conan Doyle wrote 56 short stories featuring Holmes, "A Study in Scarlet" is one of only four full-length novels in the original canon. The novel was followed by "The Sign of the Four", published in 1890. "A Study in Scarlet" was the first work of detective fiction to incorporate the magnifying glass as an investigative tool.
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Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's Literary Career Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's Literary Career [ Victorian Web Home —> Visual Arts —> Authors —> Arthur Conan Doyle —> Biographical Materials —> Next ] rthur Conan Doyle’s literary output is prodigious. During his writing career Sir Arthur wrote twenty-one novels and over 150 short stories. He also published nonfiction, essays, articles, memoirs and three volumes of poetry. He left thousands of letters to the press, his mother (about 1500 letters), family, friends and acquaintances, including Winston Churchill, P. G. Wodehouse, Theodore Roosevelt, and Oscar Wilde. Jeffrey and Valerie Meyers, editors of The Sir Arthur Conan Doyle Reader: From Sherlock Holmes to Spiritualism (2002) write: He shared Dickens 's sense of justice and social responsibility, his warm humanity and delight in the lively individuality of the characters he created. Like Dickens, he published his stories and novels, often in serial form, in the weekly magazines that were the staple of popular entertainment in the late nineteenth century. Like his younger contemporary and friend, H. G. Wells, he used his scientific education and medical training in his fiction and challenged the prevailing belief in the idea of progress. Like Wells, he also became an important public figure whose opinion was sought on the crucial issues of the day, an influential speaker at a time when the lecture was a popular event. [x] The Sherlock Holmes stories Between 1887 and 1927, Doyle wrote four novels and fifty-six stories with Sherlock Holmes, a brilliant London-based “consulting detective” famous for his astute observation, deductive reasoning and forensic skills to solve difficult cases. Holmes's fictional forefather was Edgar Allan Poe's detective C. Auguste Dupin, but it was Conan Doyle who first introduced to literature the character of the scientific detective. Holmes, one of the best known and most popular characters in English literature, is not only a successful master detective, but he is the epitome of the Victorian and imperial values. Sherlock Holmes embodies the system that he comes to protect. He is the man of reason, of science, of technology; he is from the upper class and was educated at Oxford; he eventually becomes rich; and he frequents best city clubs and other haunts of the gentleman. [Lehan 84] The first novel that introduced Sherlock Holmes and Dr Watson of 221B Baker Street, London, A Study in Scarlet, a tale of murder and revenge, appeared in Beaton’s Christmas Annual in 1887, and the second, The Sign of the Four, in Lippincott's Monthly Magazine in 1890. After publishing the first set of Sherlock Holmes stories in the Strand Magazine between 1891 and 1893, Doyle was not particularly proud of his detective fiction. He planned to write an opera, a book of medical short stories and a Napoleonic saga. He believed that historical romances, and not his detective stories, were his most important work. (Wilson 22) In 1893, he tried to kill off Holmes at the height of his popularity by plunging him over the Reichenbach Falls with Professor Moriarty, Holmes's greatest enemy, but in 1902 Holmes appeared in The Hound of the Baskervilles because the reading public demanded further adventures of the great detective. As a matter of fact, Doyle did not bring Holmes back to life, but told a story that had taken place before his disappearance at the Reichenbach Falls. (Redmond 24) However, there was such a great public outcry that he eventually resurrected the master detective in “The Adventure of the Empty House” in the 1903 October issue of the Strand Magazine. Doyle created the first truly great detective in fiction and gave a great impetus to detective story as a fictional form. The tremendous popularity of Sherlock Holmes in the late Victorian and Edwardian periods can be explained by the fact that he not only embodied the late Victorian faith in the power of logic and rationality, but above all restored confidence that the British were capable to maintain law and order not only in Britain but also in the Empire at large.
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In which town was the famous 'Gunfight at the OK corral'?
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The Earps shoot it out at the OK Corral in Tombstone, Arizona - Oct 26, 1881 - HISTORY.com The Earps shoot it out at the OK Corral in Tombstone, Arizona Share this: The Earps shoot it out at the OK Corral in Tombstone, Arizona Author The Earps shoot it out at the OK Corral in Tombstone, Arizona URL Publisher A+E Networks After years of feuding and mounting tensions, on this day in 1881, the “law and order” Earps and the “cowboy” Clanton-McLaurys engage in their world-famous shoot-out near the OK Corral in Tombstone, Arizona, leaving three men dead and three more wounded. Both sides in the conflict were ostensibly looking for revenge for what they perceived as malicious attacks and insults, but on a larger level the conflict revolved around which side would control the fate of Tombstone and Cochise County. That hot Arizona day, the Earp brothers—Wyatt; Virgil, the town marshal; and Morgan—along with their friend Doc Holliday, spotted a group of cattle rustlers—Ike and Billy Clanton, Tom and Frank McLaury, and Billy Claiborne, at the other end of Fremont Street, standing in a vacant lot behind the OK Corral. Standing nearby was Cochise County Sheriff John Behan, who rushed up the street to tell the Earps that the Clantons and McLaurys were mostly unarmed and just wanted to leave town peacefully. But the Earps ignored the sheriff and moved ahead to confront their enemies. “You sons of bitches,” Wyatt Earp reportedly said, “you re looking for a fight and now you can have it.” The question of which side actually drew their guns first is still debated today, but it s believed that Virgil Earp pulled out his revolver and shot Billy Clanton in the chest at point-blank range, while Doc Holliday killed Tom McLaury with a blast from his double-barreled shotgun. Wyatt Earp shot Frank McLaury in the stomach, and the wounded man staggered out into the street but managed to pull his gun and return fire. Meanwhile, Ike Clanton and Billy Claiborne ran for their lives. The wounded Frank McLaury and Billy Clanton both managed to get off several shots before collapsing, and Virgil, Morgan, and Doc were all hit. But when the 30-second gunfight was over, there was no doubt which side had triumphed: the Earps were bloodied but alive, while Billy Clanton and Tom and Frank McLaury were dead or dying. Sheriff Behan, who witnessed the entire shoot-out, charged the Earps and Holliday with murder. However, a month later the Tombstone justice of the peace found the men not guilty, ruling “the defendants were fully justified in committing these homicides.” Related Videos
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Great Chiefs & Leaders Great Chiefs & Leaders American Indians In History 1) Hiawatha Hiawatha is perhaps the most famous Native American in history. The famous author Henry Wadsworth Longfellow wrote a story that was based loosely on Hiawatha's life, which was entitled ‘The Song of Hiawatha’. Little historical data remains of Hiawatha's life, although it is widely known that he was a peacemaker, a leader, and a spiritual guide. Skilled in putting positive political plans into action, Hiawatha helped persuade five Native American tribes who shared a similar language, namely the Iroquois, the Onondagas, the Senecas, the Cayugas, the Oneidas, and the Mohawks to come together to form the Five Nations of the Iroquois confederacy. 2) Black Hawk Black Hawk was not a traditional Native American tribe chief. Although he inherited a medicine bundle, he became more widely known as a War Chief. Black Hawk's real name was Makataimeshekiakiak. This means “Be a large black hawk” in his native tongue of Sauk. His name was shortened by the English, with whom he engaged in a battle known as the War of 1812. He was the fiercest and most powerful opponent of the English, as he eventually led a band of Sauk and Fox to fight settlers in Wisconsin and Illinois. He died in Iowa, but his legend remains alive to this day. 3) Sitting Bull Named Slon-he, which literally translates to slow, Sitting Bull was a holy man and a Hunkpapa Lakota Sioux medicine man. He was famous for his premonition of winning against Lt. Col. George Custer at the Battle of Little Bighorn, which came true. He went to Canada for a short while after the battle, and when he returned to the United States, he joined Buffalo Bill's Wildwest Show as a performer. He was killed at the Standing Rock Indian Reservation by the police while they were attempting to arrest him and stop him from supporting the Ghost Dance movement. 4) Pocahontas Pocahontas, whose real name is Matoaka, is perhaps the most popular female Native American. Pocahontas was actually a childhood nickname given to her because of her frolicsome nature. She became known around the world after Disney's portrayal of her life. The story was actually inaccurate, although it is true that she married an Englishman named John Rolfe. Her father, Wahunsunacock, who was also known as Chief or Emperor Powhatan, presided over an area that is now known as Virginia. During her final days, she adopted an English life and the name Rebecca Rolfe, abandoning her Native American heritage. 5) Crazy Horse Crazy Horse is a Lakota who had the name Thasuka Witko, which literally means “His-Horse-is-Crazy.” Born with the Native American name of Cha-O-Ha, meaning “In the Wilderness”, Crazy Horse was also called Curly because of his hair. In 1876, Crazy Horse led a group of Lakotans and Cheyennes in the Great Sioux War. This was a surprise attack against an English troop led by General George Crook, with the support of 300 Crow and Shoshone warriors. The battle prevented General Crook from teaming up with Colonel Custer, which led to Custer's defeat at the Battle of Little Bighorn. Throughout his life, Crazy Horse actively opposed the US Government in its negative decisions on various Indian affairs. 6) Red Cloud Red Cloud was one the most capable warriors from the Sioux or Oglala Lakota tribe. Born Makhpiya Luta, Red Cloud was the fiercest Sioux tribesman ever faced by the US military. He led his people in what is known in history as Red Cloud’s War, the most successful war ever waged by a Native American against the US military. The war was a battle for the rights of the Sioux to an area called the Powder River Country in Southern Montana and Northern Wyoming. He died at the ripe age of 87 at the Pine Ridge Reservation, where his remains are buried. 7) Geronimo A prominent Native American leader, Geronimo led the Chiricahua Apache to fight against the encroachment of the US government on the tribe's lands. Geronimo, whose name literally means “one who yawns” in Chiricahua, fought for his tribesmen for 25 years. He was a great military and
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Latin quotes & mottos with translations A bene placito - At one's pleasure A bove majori discit arare minor - The young ox learns to plough from the older A capite ad calcem - From head to heel A cappella - Vocals only A contrario - From a contrary position A cruce salus - From the cross comes salvation A Deo et Rege - From God and the King A fonte puro pura defluit aqua - From a clear spring clear water flows A fortiori - With yet stronger reason A fronte praecipitium a tergo lupi - A precipice in front, wolves behind (between a rock and a hard place) A latere - From the side (of a pope's envoy) A mari usque ad mare - From sea to sea (Motto of Canada) A mensa et thoro - From board and bed (legal separation) A pedibus usque ad caput - From feet to head A posse ad esse - From possibility to actuality A posteriori - From what comes after. Inductive reasoning based on observation, as opposed to deductive, or a priori A priori - From what comes before A re decedunt - They wander from the point A teneris unguiculis - From tender little nails, from the earliest childhood. A verbis ad verbera - From words to blows A verbis legis non est recedendum - There must be no departure from the words of the law A vinculo matrimonii - From the bounds of matrimony Ab absurdo - From the absurd (establishing the validity of your argument by pointing out the absurdity of your opponent's position) Ab actu ad posse valet illatio - From what has happened we may infer what will happen Ab aeterno - From the beginning of time Ab alio spectes alteri quod feceris - As you do to another, expect another to do to you Ab amicis honesta petamus - We must ask what is proper from our friends Ab asino lanam - Wool from an ass, blood from a stone impossible Ab hinc - From here on Ab honesto virum bonum nihil deterret - Nothing deters a good man from the performance of his duties Ab imo pectore - From the bottom of the chest. (from the heart) (Julius Caesar) Ab inconvenienti - From the inconvenience Ab incunabulis - From the cradle Ab initio - From the beginning Ab intestato - Having made no will Ab origine - From the origin Ab ovo usque ad mala - From the egg right to the apples (From start to finish) (Horace) Ab ovo - From the egg Ab urbe condita - From the foundation of the city. Ab/Ex uno disce omnes - From one person, learn all people Abeunt studia in mores - Pursuits become habits Abi in pace - Depart in peace Abiit nemine salutato - He went away without bidding anyone farewell Abiit, excessit, evasit, erupit - He has left, absconded, escaped and disappeared Abite nummi, ego vos mergam, ne mergar a vobis - Away with you, money, I will sink you that I may not be sunk by you Abnormis sapiens - Wise without instruction (Horace) Absente reo - In absence of the defendant Absit invidia - No offence intended Absit omen - May the omen be absent. (may this not be an omen) Absque argento omnia vana - Without money all is in vain Absque sudore et labore nullum opus perfectum est - Without sweat and toil no work is made perfect Abundat dulcibus vitiis - He abounds with alluring fruits (Quintilian) Abusus non tollit usum - Wrong use does not preclude proper use Abyssus abyssum invocat - Hell calls hell; one mistep leads to another Accede ad ignem hunc, jam calesces plus satis - Approach this fire, and you will soon be too warm (Terrence) Accensa domo proximi, tua quoque periclitatur - When the house of your neighbour is in flames, your own is in danger Acceptissima semper // munera sunt, auctor quae pretiosa facit - Those gifts are always the most acceptable which our love for the donor makes precious (Ovid) Accidit in puncto, et toto contingit in anno - It happens in an instant and occurs throughout the year Accidit in puncto, quod non contingit in anno - That may happen in a moment, which does not occur in a whole year Accipe, sume, cape, sunt verba placentia papae - Take, have, and keep, are pleasant words from a pope Accipere quam facere praestat injuriam - It is better to suffer an injustice than to do an injustice Accipio revocamen - I accept the recall (Ovid)
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Victorian London - Words and Expressions - Criminal Slang Victorian London - Words and Expressions - Criminal Slang 'Well, Bill Bolter, here you are at last,' cried the new-comer. 'If you hadn't sent me that message t'other day by the area-sneak 1 what got his discharge out of Coldbath Jug 2 , I should ha'come all the same. I remembered that you was sentenced to six months on it; and I'd calkilated days and weeks right enough.' 'Sit down, Dick, and blow a cloud. Wot news since I see you last?' 'None. You know that Cranky Jem is nabbed. He and the Resurrection Man did a pannie 3 up Soho way. They got off safe with the swag; and the Resurrection Man went on to the Mint. Jem took to the Old House in Chick Lane 4 and let me in for my reglars 5. But after a week or ten days the Resurrection Man nosed 6 upon him, and will turn King's Evidence afore the beaks. So Jem was handed over to the dubsman 7 and this time he'll get lagged for life.' 'In course he will. He has been twice to the floating academy. 8 There ain't no chance this time.' 'But as for business,' said Dick Flairer, ' my gropus is empty. I have but one bob left in my cly 9 and that we'll spend in brandy. My mawleys 10 is reg'larly itching for a job.' 'Someot must be done - and that soon too,' returned Bill Bolter. 'By-the-bye, s'pose we try that crib which we meant to crack four years ago, when you got nabbed the next mornin' for fakin' a blowen's flag from her nutty arm? 11' 'You mean Markham's up between Kentish Town and Lower Holloway?' said Dick. 'The same. Don't you recollect - we settled it all the night we threw that young fellow down the trap in Chick Lane? Dick - what the deuce is a matter with you?' 'Two months ago I was up Hackney way, expecting to do business with Tom the Cracksman 12 which didn't come off; for Tom had been at the boozing-ken 13 all the night before, and had blowed his hand up in a lark with some davy's-dust 14. Well, I was coming home again, sulky at the affair breaking down, when as I got to Cambridge-Heath-gate, I heerd the gallopin of horses ...' 1. A thief who sneaks down areas to see what he can steal in kitchens. 2. Prison 3. Burglary. 5. West-street, Smithfield. 5. Gave him a share. 6. Informer 7. Turnkey. 8. The Hulks. 9. Waistcoat-pocket. 10. Hands. 11. Stealing a lady's reticule from her pretty arm. 12. The Burglar 13. Public-house 14. Gunpowder [nb. these explanations are given as footnotes in the 1890, and presumably in the original, ed.] ... I never lie to a pal 1 Bill - and that you knows well enough. I seed that young man as plain as I can see you; I fell against a post in the footpath; but I took another good look. There he was - the same face - the same dress - everything the same! I couldn't be mistaken, I swear to it.' 'And would you tell this story to the parish-prig 2 if so be as you was going to Tuck-up Fair 3 tomorrow morning?' demanded Bill. 'I would by G-d!!' cried Dick solemnly. There was a long pause. Even the woman seemed impressed by the positive manner in which the man told his tale. 'Well - come, this won't do!' ejaculated Dick. 'Ghost or no ghost, we can't afford to be honest.' 'No - we must be up to someot,' returned Bill. 'But about that Markham's place?' 'The old fellow died a few months ago,' said Dick; 'the eldest son run away; and that brought about the father's death. As for the young'un, he was grabbed this afternoon for smashing queer screens. 4' 'The devil he was! Well, there ain't no good to be done in that quarter, then? Do you know any other spekilation?' 'Tom the Cracksman and me was going to do a pannie by Clapton, that time when he blowed his hand nearly off, larking with the benculls 5. I don't see why it shouldn't be done now. A young swell - fond of horses and dogs - lives quiet - never no company scarecly - but plenty of tin.' 'That'll do,' observed the woman, approvingly. 'Must we speak to the Cracksman first?' demanded Bill. 'Yes - fair play's a jewel. I don't believe the Resurrection Man would ever have
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In Greek mythology, what was the name for the deepest part of hell, for those who had committed really bad crimes?
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The Ancient Greek Underworld and Hades Current Affairs Hermes and Charon. Clipart.com What happens after you die? If you were an ancient Greek, but not too deep-thinking a philosopher, the chances are you would have thought you went to Hades or the Greek Underworld . The Afterlife or Hereafter in the mythology of ancient Greece and Rome takes place in an area often referred to as the Underworld or Hades (although sometimes the location is described as a distant portion of the earth): the Underworld, because it is in the sunless regions under the earth, or Hades ' realm (or Hades) because the Underworld was Hades' third of the cosmos, just as the sea was the god Poseidon 's (Neptune, to the Romans) and the sky, the god Zeus ' (Jupiter, to the Romans). Hades is sometimes referred to euphemistically as Pluto, which refers to his wealth, but the Lord of the Underworld had little in the way of a following. continue reading below our video What are the Seven Wonders of the World Underworld Myths Perhaps the most familiar story about the Underworld is that of Hades' taking an unwilling young goddess Persephone below the earth to live with him as his queen. While Persephone was allowed back to the land of the living, because she had eaten (pomegranate seeds) while with Hades, she had to return to Hades every year. Other stories include Theseus' being trapped on a throne in the Underworld and various heroic voyages to rescue people down below. Abduction of Persephone Nekuia Several myths involve a voyage to the Underworld (nekuia*) to obtain information. These voyages are made by a living hero, usually, the son of a god, but in one case a fully mortal woman. Because of the details of these trips, even at such a great remove both in time and space , we know some details of ancient Greek visions of Hades' realm. For instance, access to the Underworld is somewhere in the west. We also have a literary idea of whom one might meet at the end of one's life, should this particular vision of the after-death happen to be valid. "Life" in the Underworld - A Shadowy Existence Not Really Heaven or Hell The Underworld, is not entirely unlike Heaven/Hell, but it's not the same, either. The Underworld has the glorious area known as the Elysian Fields , which is similar to Heaven. Some Romans tried to make the area around the burial site of prominent wealthy citizens resemble the Elysian Fields ["Burial Customs of the Romans," by John L. Heller; The Classical Weekly (1932), pp.193-197]. Mundus Patet The Underworld has the dark or murky, torturous area known as Tartarus, a pit beneath the earth, corresponding with Hell and also the home of Night (Nyx), according to Hesiod. The Underworld has special areas for various types of deaths, and contains the Plain of Asphodel, which is the joyless realm of ghosts. This last is the main area for the souls of the dead in the Underworld -- neither torturous nor pleasant, but worse than life. Like the Christian Judgment Day and the ancient Egyptian system, which uses scales to weigh the soul to judge one's fate, which could be an afterlife better than the earthly one or an eternal end in the jaws of Ammit , the ancient Greek Underworld employs 3 (formerly mortal) judges. Bulfinch Glossary House of Hades and Hades' Realm Helpers Hades, who is not the god of death, but of the dead, is Lord of the Underworld. He doesn't manage the limitless Underworld denizens on his own, but has many helpers. Some led their earthly lives as mortals -- specifically, those selected as judges; others are gods. Hades sits on the Underworld throne, in his own "House of Hades", beside his wife, the queen of Hades' realm, Persephone . Near them is Persephone's assistant, a powerful goddess in her own right, Hecate. One of the attributes of the messenger and commerce god Hermes -- that of Hermes Psychopomp -- puts Hermes in contact with the Underworld on a regular basis. Personifications of various sorts reside in the Underworld and some of the creatures of death and the Afterlife appear to be on the periphery. Thus the boatman, Charo
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River Styx *** The River Styx River Styx - Hades, the Underworld The place called Hades, the Underworld was the domain of the god Hades and other gods and goddesses associated with the inexplicable, such as death, sleep, witchcraft, ghosts, dreams and enchantments. According to Greek mythology the River Styx was a great black river that completely encircled the Underworld. The River Styx formed the boundary between Earth and the Underworld. The word 'stygian' came to refer to anything dark, dismal, and murky. Hades the Underworld consisted of different areas where the souls of dead mortals resided. The souls of mortals who had led good lives were sent to Elysium and the Elysian Fields (paradise) . The souls of mortals who had led both good and evil lives on earth were sent to endless toil in the Asphodel Meadows. Those evil mortals that had led sinful lives were confined in the dark depths of Tartarus , in the bowels of the earth where the souls of the wicked suffered endless torture. The River Styx was connected all of the places via four tributaries. Picture of Charon the Ferryman and the River Styx Map of the Underworld showing the location of River Styx The name 'Styx' comes from a Greek word that denotes both hatred and extreme cold and it expresses loathing of death. The following picture of the imaginary Map of the Underworld provides an overview of the realm of the dead, and the location of River Styx and the and the other rivers of Hades. Map of Hades, the Underworld and the tributaries of the River Styx The River Styx & Charon in Greek Mythology The River Styx had to be crossed to reach life after death and the only way to cross the River Styx was in a ferryboat rowed by a terrible old boatman named Charon. The boatman would only take a soul if their bodies had received funereal rites on earth. Charon the ferryman also demanded to be paid. The funeral rites of the Ancient Greeks therefore included placing a small coin or obolus under the tongue of a dead person for this purpose. An obolus was a small silver coin of Athens. A single coin buried with the dead and made of silver or gold was referred to as a danake or as Charon's obol. The coin to pay Charon for passage was also called 'naulum' from the Greek word meaning "boat fare". If these conditions had not been fulfilled, the souls were left behind to wander up and down the banks of the River Styx for 100 years as restless spirits. The River Styx & Cerberus Hades the Underworld was guarded by Cerberus the monstrous three-headed dog whose howls could be heard across the dark domain. Cerberus permitted all shades to enter, but none to return. The sight of the huge and monstrous Cerebus was the first to confront the souls of the dead when they alighted from the ferryman's boat following their journey across the River Styx. Picture of the River Styx and Tartarus (Hell) River Styx - The Five Rivers of Hades the Underworld Five infernal rivers flowed through Hades the Underworld, each of them had a specific function and meaning. Four of the rivers were tributaries of the River Styx. The following chart defines each of the infernal rivers in the Underworld: Mythical Facts about the River Styx & the other Rivers of Hades Names of Rivers: Information and Facts about the Styx River Styx: The River Styx (meaning Hateful and detestable) was a great black waterway that encircled Hades the Underworld . The Styx separated the world of the living on Earth from the world of the dead in Hades. The Styx had to be crossed to reach life after death. The only way to cross the Styx was in a ferryboat rowed by a terrible old boatman named Charon . The Styx was said to be filled with lost hopes, dreams and wishes that never came true. River Phlegethon: The River Phlegethon (meaning flaming) was the river around Tartarus (Hell) . The waves of the Phlegethon rolled flames of fire, and lit up, with their vivid glare, the appalling realm of Tartarus. It was described as "a stream of fire, which coils round the earth and flows into the depths of Tartarus". Legend tells that the Phlegethon
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BERYL (Emerald, Aquamarine and other gem varieties) Emerald - Weak; green to blue green. Aquamarine - Weak; blue to darker blue. Morganite - Weak; light red to light violet Heliodor - Weak; greenish yellow to yellow Color: See above. Goshenite is colorless beryl. The name Emerald denotes hues that are emerald green. Other green varieties should be referred to as green beryl . A rare red variety (Red Beryl) resembling fine ruby, from Utah, and a rare deep blue variety (Maxixe-Brazil) are also known. U.V. Fluorescence: Emerald - none to weak orange-red or green. Others very weak to none. Synthetic emerald may fluoresce a weak dull red and appear opaque under long u.v. light. Emerald The most popular of colored stones. Birthstone for May. Color and clarity highly variable, major factors in valuation. The soft, velvety appearance and "lime Jell-O" color of the best emeralds is unique among all natural gems, hard to confuse with anything else. Characteristically, nearly all stones are included, with the best colored stones sometimes being the most included. The term jardin (meaning garden) is used for mossy-appearing, densely included stones. Good stones of high clarity and color are extremely rare in sizes above 2 to 3 carats. Color is highly prized; weakly colored, light to medium green stone of excellent clarity up to 5 carats in size do not command the price of smaller, more included stones of better color. Unlike other gem beryl, emeralds are nearly always mined in situ; they seldom survive fluvial transport, perhaps due to an abundance of inclusions, which decreases their toughness. Emeralds can be synthesized by both flux-growth and hydrothermal processes. The two current major manufacturers, who both employ the flux-growth technique, are Chatham Research Laboratories in San Francisco ( Chatham Created Emerald ) and Ets. Ceramiques Pierre Gilson (Gilson Emerald). Such synthetic emeralds are easily distinguished from naturals by having somewhat lower R.I.s and S.G.s, and by inclusions . There are several other current and former manufacturers; Biron is perhaps the best known one that employs hydrothermal synthesis. 1) Muzo - Emerald in calcite veins that invade black shale. Rough is often color zoned with paler core. Both Muzo and Chivor emeralds are characterized by three-phase inclusions - trapped fluid containing gas, fluid, and crystals of halite. Muzo emeralds often contain inclusions of calcite and yellow-brown needles of the mineral parisite . Mines owned by government since 1871; have been leased to various operators since then. Five year leases instituted in 1977 discontinued in 1982(?) due in part to poor recovery brought about by rapid mining techniques (dynamite and bulldozers). 10 year leases were most recently held by two companies, Tecminas and Coesminas, who developed underground workings. Once the most prolific emerald mines in the world. S.G.=2.71; R.I.E=1.578, R.I.O=1.584. 2) Chivor - Emerald in quartz-albite-apatite veins that invade a gray calcareous shale. Chivor emerald has a lower S.G. and lower R.I. (S.G.=2.69, R.I.E=1.571; R.I.O=1.577) than Muzo emerald. Crystals tend to be more elongate than those from Muzo. Color is said to tend toward a bluer green ("cool green") as opposed to the slightly yellower green ("warm green") of Muzo. Characteristic inclusions are pyrite and albite . The Chivor mines are privately owned; owners pay a 25% royalty on all production to the Colombian government. Recent reports indicate little production, but the possibility of new ownership renewed hope that these mines would once again become productive. 3) Also mining areas at Cosquez (near Muzo) and Gachala (near Chivor). B. Zimbabwe- Sandawana Valley (S.G.=2.755; R.I.E=1.586, R
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General Knowledge #5 - StudyBlue Good to have you back! If you've signed in to StudyBlue with Facebook in the past, please do that again. General Knowledge #5 What does the legal term �caveat emptor� mean? Let the buyer beware Which Russian author wrote the novel A Month in the Country? Ivan Turgenev What do the initials UNICEF stand for? United Nations International Children�s Emergency Fund. Who was the last king of Rome? Tarquin the Proud. Which opera was composed by Verdi for the opening of the Suez Canal? Aida Which important religious building contains the Kaaba? Great Mosque at Mecca Which French dramatist wrote Tartuffe and Le Bourgeois Gentilhomme? Moli�re By what name was William Joyce known in World War II? Lord Haw-Haw A covey is the group name for what type of bird? Partridge Which English poet lived with his sister at Dove Cottage, Grasmere in the English Lake District? Wordsworth What is the medical name for short-sightedness? Myopia What name is given to the magical beliefs and practices associated particularly with Haiti? Voodoo Which fortified palace on a rocky hill in Granada is an outstanding example of Moorish architecture? Alhambra Which female aviator established records with solo flights to Australia, Tokyo and the Cape of Good Hope in the 1930s? Amy Johnson, In which year did Hillary and Tenzing become the first mountaineers to reach the summit of Mount Everest? 1953 What is the English name for the movement in French cinema called �nouvelle vague�? New Wave Who was the first president of the French Fifth Republic? Charles De Gaulle From which country did Iceland win total independence in June 1944? Denmark Which North American aquatic rodent is also known as a musquash? Muskrat What was the name of the raft used by Thor Heyerdahl on his 1947 expedition? Kon-tiki, Who sailed around the world in the yacht Gipsy Moth IV? Sir Francis Chichester In which Middle Eastern country is the Roman city of Jerash? Jordan On which mountain in Ireland (also known as The Reek) did St Patrick fast for 40 days and nights in 441AD? Croagh Patrick On which island is the poet Rupert Brooke buried? Skyros In which US state is the Spurr Volcano? Alaska Who was the first British-born astronaut to walk in space? Dr Michael Foale Which is the world�s second largest desert? Australian Desert, Which flower has the Latin name Bellis perennis? Common daisy, The Ligurian Sea is an arm of which body of water? Mediterranean Sea Mossad is the secret service of which country? Israel In Greek mythology, who was the giant watchman with one hundred eyes? Argos Orly airport serves which city? Paris What �R� is the active form of vitamin A found in margarines, oily fish and dairy fats? Retinol Which South African surgeon performed the world�s first successful heart transplant? Dr Christiaan Barnard. In which 1981 film do Jeremy Irons and Meryl Streep say farewell? The French Lieutenant�s Woman, Named after a town in north-east India, which high quality tea with a delicate taste is known as the �Champagne of teas�? Squid What is the name of the dish, originating from North Africa, that consists of steamed semolina? Couscous Which great circle may be terrestrial or celestial? The Equator, What meat-derived foodstuff did Kenneth Daigneau famously give a name to in 1937 Spam What name is given to members of the United Society of Believers in Christ�s Second Appearing? The Shakers Which Roman historian wrote a history of Rome in 142 volumes? Livy, Lake Taupo is the largest lake in which country? New Zealand Of which republic in the Caribbean is Port au Prince the capital? Haiti, Who succeeded James A Garfield as US president in 1881? Chester A Arthur, In which year was Pompeii destroyed by Vesuvius? 79AD Which studio album by Queen first featured the song We Will Rock You? News of the World, Which is the second largest mountain system in North America? Appalachians, Which is the only seal that feeds on penguins? Leopard seal Which creature of Australia and New Guinea is also called a spiny anteater? Echidna Guernsey, Jersey and Sark are pa
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Silly mid on: a blagger’s guide to cricket | Thomson Sport Cricket Silly mid on: a blagger’s guide to cricket Whether you’re thinking of following England on tour or just catching a game at the local county ground, it’s always handy to know a little bit about the history and rules of the game. The origins of cricket No one is 100% sure how cricket started, but the best guess is that it was played in a simple form by children during the Norman era. It is believed that it was first taken up by adults at around the beginning of the 17th century. By the middle of that century parish teams were playing regularly across the country. After the Restoration cricket’s popularity grew and noblemen began investing in the game and acting as patrons. It is at this time that county teams began to form. The spread of cricket worldwide As Britain’s empire expanded so did the number of people playing the game. First came North America, followed by the Caribbean colonies, India, Sri Lanka, Southern Africa, Australia and New Zealand. Wherever the British went, cricket followed. And by the end of the 18th century cricket was being played wherever imperial rule reigned. The origins of test cricket Test cricket is considered the pinnacle of the sport and is contested only by those teams who have been awarded test status by the ICC. These are England, Australia, New Zealand, South Africa, India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, The West Indies and Bangladesh. The first test match was played between England and Australia at the MCG in 1877. That wasn’t the first international cricket match however: that honour goes to a match played between USA and Canada on 24 and 25 September 1844. Silly mid off: cricket positions explained If you’re going to convince people you’re a true cricket aficionado, you’ll need to understand all of the crazy sounding fielding positions. You know the type “Cook has moved Trott out to silly mid-on in an attempt to pick up a wicket off the spin bowler.” So, listen carefully, here goes. The Off Side: The off side is in front of the batsman as he takes guard at the crease. The On Side The on side is behind him. This is also known as ‘leg side’. The wicketkeeper Nice simple one this. He’s the bloke wearing gloves and standing behind the batsman. Slips The first slip stands two arms lengths to the side of the keeper. The second slip stands another two arms lengths away and the third slip a further two. Gully This is a close in position that is at 45 degrees from the batsman. Point Point is another close-in position and is stationed at 90 degrees from the batsman. Silly point Silly point is very close and very much in the line of the batsman’s shot. So much so that he requires extra protective equipment, such as a helmet and shin pads. This is presumably why it’s called ‘silly’. Short leg On the opposite side of the wicket from silly point is “short leg”. Again protective gear is often required. Mid-on & mid-off These are mid-range positions that are positioned on both the on and off sides to stop straight drives downfield by the batsman. Silly mid-on and silly mid-off These positions are directly in line with mid-on and mid-off. But they’re much nearer the batsman. Long-on and long-off These are positioned at the boundary and are again designed to stop a straight drive from the batsman. Cover When the ball makes it past point on the off-side, cover and cover point are there to stop the boundary. Square leg and mid-wicket When the ball gets past short leg on the on-side, square leg and mid-wicket are there to stop the boundary. Everything past the keeper and the slips If the ball gets nicked past the keeper, it’ll be heading down to either fine leg or deep fine leg. While if it gets past the slips the third man will be charged with stopping the boundary. Our three favourite cricket facts It’s always good to be armed with a few bits of trivia when you’re heading of for a day at the cricket. So here are our favourite three. Not quite a full-Nelson The score of 111 is considered to be really unlucky. But why is it called a Nelson? It’s base
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How to Grow Saffron - Vegetable Gardener How to Grow Saffron Dry the bright red stigmas of Crocus sativus, and you have saffron. Boyd Hagen Dry the bright red stigmas of Crocus sativus, and you have saffron. Photo: Boyd Hagen Print Lancaster County cuisine is a humble cuisine. For centuries, our Amish and Mennonite kitchen gardens have produced farmers’ food—basic, unassuming meals that are meant to “stick to your ribs” and nourish your soul. My Mennonite grandmothers were not trend-setting gourmets. They knew nothing of nouvelle brunches, or spa cuisine, or macrobiotic dinners. Our food, here, is not about tarragon sauce and angel-hair pasta. We think in terms of quantity, not subtlety, at our farm tables. For many visiting food lovers, it comes as a great surprise, then, to discover that our rural Pennsylvania Dutch cooks are connoisseurs of the world’s most expensive and exotic spice—saffron. Elsewhere, this garden spice is often shrouded in an aura of exotic mystery, but Lancaster County gardeners have been growing it alongside the cabbages for centuries. Saffron usually means classical European cuisine, not American farm food. It is meant for risotto in Milan, and bouillabaisse in Marseilles, and paella in Madrid. But thankfully, it is also meant for chicken pot pie in Lancaster County. Here, saffron is not the extravagant luxury it is thought to be elsewhere. Roman emperors bathed in saffron-scented waters and carpeted their theaters with the purple blossoms. Mennonites never did all that. Saffron, for us, means food—chicken dishes. This crocus provides the deep yellow color and pungent flavor that is critical for the success of some of our most traditional dishes. Actually, any dish using poultry or egg noodles is fair game for saffron in Lancaster County. Our traditional cuisine calls for this yellow seasoning so frequently that we have been referred to as the “Yellow Dutch.” The dollars and sense of saffron My grandparents and theirs before them would have been surprised to hear you refer to their unpretentious garden plant as the world’s most expensive spice. When saffron has been growing beside your wood shed for generations, it seems as cheap as dirt. It has always made good sense to grow your own saffron. If you have to buy it, this spice truly is as expensive as its reputation suggests. Producing saffron commercially is hugely labor intensive. It takes 75,000 blossoms to produce just a pound of dried saffron threads that wholesale for $70 per ounce. The saffron crocus, Crocus sativus , is an excellent addition to any landscape in Zone 6 through Zone 9. It pays for its garden space many times over with its burst of autumn color and its grasslike foliage that stays green all winter. At the center of the purple flowers of the saffron crocus are three red stigmas, which are harvested and dried to produce a valued spice. Saffron is a crocus with personality. It defies the traditional gardening season by lying dormant all summer, and then, when the rest of the garden is turning black with frost, it pushes its purple blossoms up through the mulch to announce its dramatic presence. Each blossom offers up to three scarlet stigmas, the female reproductive organs, to be picked for the next stew or salad or dessert. Saffron can be a slowly acquired taste. The flavor is unlike any other, and has been variously described as “pleasantly bitter,” “earthy,” and “briny.” Of course, if you are Yellow Dutch, it tastes exactly as you want it to. The color that saffron contributes to egg noodle meals can be equally surprising to saffron novices. The ideal is a warm, buttery glow. A cook’s heavy hand, though, can produce a dish that seems more crayon yellow than buttery. But here in Lancaster County, we don’t mind that unusual yellow at all. Growing your own couldn't be easier Despite saffron’s exotic reputation, it is child’s play to grow. This species is neither finicky nor temperamental, it is disease and insect resistant, and it requires little attention year after year. Its requirements are simple: Plant the
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Saffron - History and Domestication of Crocus sativus By K. Kris Hirst Updated July 11, 2016. Saffron is technically a spice, made from the dried stigmas of the crocus flower (Crocus sativus). Saffron crocus is a corm , and a member of the family Iridaceae. Likely first domesticated from the wild version Crocus cartwrightianus in the Late Bronze Age Aegean ( Minoan period, ca 1900-1600 BC) (although there is some debate), saffron had and has a variety of uses. Saffron is a powerful pigment, able to dye liquid, skin, hair and cloth a rich yellow color (even red saffron is yellow in solution) up to 150,000 times its own weight: the chemical producing the vivid yellow is called crocetin. Saffron is added for its flavor and aroma to many traditional Mediterranean and Asian dishes . It is also a medicine, and has been used as a pain-reliever in many societies around the world. The active chemical for pain-killing in saffron is isophorone, which is currently undergoing tests for treatment in a wide range of diseases. In all these uses, a little bit goes a long way, and a good thing, too: current retail prices are approximately US$10 (~8 Euros) per gram (or US$10,000 per kilogram, or two pounds). continue reading below our video 4 Tips for Improving Test Performance Making Saffron Saffron has always been ludicrously expensive, even during its use in the Minoan culture, where the same weights used to measure gold were used for saffron. The reason for the expense is the labor-intensive nature of the production process. Saffron only blooms for one month in the autumn, and some flowers may only be open for two weeks. During the brief blooming, the stigmas of C. sativus are painstakingly separated from the petals and stamens and then dried, a procedure best carried out on the day of the collection. Each crocus has three stigmas, and it takes about 160,000 flowers to produce five kg (11 lbs) of wet stigmas, which converts to 1 kg (2 lbs) of dried spice. Yields per hectare in modern Greece range between 4 and 8 kilograms (9-18 pounds) , although in other areas the yields are much higher--New Zealand crocus farms produce up to 24 kg (53 lbs) per ha. Harvesting saffron can only be done by hand: labor estimates on modern saffron cultivation and harvest in New Zealand is 400 person-hours per kg; in Iran estimates run to 270 person-days (2160 person-hours). Archaeological Evidence of Saffron Domestication Most scholars point to Greece as the origin of saffron, although a recent DNA study (Alavi-Kia et al. 2008) suggests that the plant may have originated in Mesopotamia. There are some 80 species of crocus distributed throughout southwestern Europe; Alavi-Kia et al. suggest possible wild progenitors for saffron as the Iranian forms C. almehensis or C. mickelsonii. In the 19th century, domesticated saffron (C. sativus) was reported growing near the Minoan towns of Khania and Rethymnon. Evidence for domestication is the average number of flowers on a plant (the wild form has between one and five flowers; C. sativus between three and five), and the relative length of the stamens: both species will produce saffron, but stamens in the domestic version are long enough to flop out of the flower. Because that kind of evidence is difficult to document archaeologically, there is some debate about when the Minoans stopped gathering wild crocus and began transplanting the corm to more convenient places, and selected for the long stamens. At some point, probably during the Neo-Palatial period of 1900-1600 BC, that tipping point was crossed. Isophorone has been identified on sherds from the Early to Neo-Palatial (ca 2300-1900 BC) period site of Chrysokamino. Crocus flower representations on pottery, stone, faience , seals, jewelry and frescoes are found in the Early to Middle Minoan period. Saffron flowers are illustrated on Linear B tablets in the Late Bronze Age Aegean at Knossos , where 59 whole or partial tablets illustrating the palace recipe for saffron has been identified. One of the tablets describes a recipe for more than 4 kilograms, requiring
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What is the Magna Carta? - Ask History Ask History June 19, 2013 By Mariel Synan Share this: What is the Magna Carta? Author What is the Magna Carta? URL Google Hundreds of years before American colonists revolted against the crown, rebel nobles in England drafted the Magna Carta to curtail the power of their own tyrannical monarch–King John. While the Magna Carta, signed in 1215, primarily secured liberties for England’s elite classes, its language protecting due process and barring absolute monarchy has guided the fundamental principles of common law in constitutions around the world for the last 800 years. The Magna Carta brought an end to the absolute power of English sovereigns as they, too, were required to be held accountable by the law. King John had a tumultuous relationship with Pope Innocent III, a controversial figure in the early 13th century who claimed supreme authority over European sovereigns. After opposing Stephen Langton’s appointment as archbishop of Canterbury in 1207, King John became the first English monarch to be excommunicated, so he struck back by taxing the Church and seizing portions of its lands. He was even more unpopular among the English barons, whom he taxed heavily to pay for his military defeats. In 1214, King John launched an unsuccessful invasion of France and taxed the English nobility again to pay for his war, sparking a revolt of the barons in 1215. To resolve the civil unrest and end the king’s abuse of power, Langton and a group of rebel barons drafted the Articles of the Barons, which became the Magna Carta. In fear that the rebellion would escalate to full-scale civil war and endanger his throne, King John affixed his seal on the document at Runnymede on June 15, 1215, making it Europe’s first written constitution. After only a few weeks, however, Pope Innocent III, who by then had reconciled with King John, voided the Magna Carta at the king’s urging. This reignited the violence between the monarchy and the barons, but after King John’s sudden death in 1216, the Magna Carta was reinstated under 9-year-old King Henry III. (It was revised in 1216, 1217 and 1225.) Ironically, the Magna Carta would inspire American colonists a few hundred years later to declare independence from the British themselves. Around one-third of the provisions in the United States’ Bill of Rights draw from the Magna Carta, particularly from its 39th clause: “No freeman shall be taken, imprisoned, disseised, outlawed, banished, or in any way destroyed, nor will we proceed against or prosecute him, except by the lawful judgment of his peers and by the law of the land.” The four remaining copies of the original Magna Carta are housed at Salisbury Cathedral, Lincoln Cathedral and the British Museum. Tags
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Wikijunior:Kings and Queens of England/The Whole Book - Wikibooks, open books for an open world Wikijunior:Kings and Queens of England/The Whole Book From Wikibooks, open books for an open world This is the latest reviewed version , approved on 25 September 2016. (+) Quality: good Introduction[ edit ] Welcome to the Wikijunior book on Kings and Queens of England. In this book we start by looking at the very first Anglo-Saxon Kings of England. We then move on to show how the Crown changed hands many times as a result of conquest. We see some powerful kings and some weak ones. We see how the Crown has battled Parliament. We look at the period where power finally did transfer to Parliament through to the times of our current queen, Elizabeth II. At the end we also look at who the next kings of England may be. We will find out about eleven Kings called Edward and nine called Henry. We will find out about a nine-day queen and a King Philip, who most people have now forgotten about. But first let's start way back in 871 with the Anglo-Saxons and the only king of England to be called "Great," Alfred. The Anglo-Saxons (871-1016)[ edit ] Our history of the kings of England starts with the Anglo-Saxons, at the beginning of the 9th century. Because it was so long ago, the dates, and even the years are uncertain. At this point in time, England, as you know it, doesn't exist yet. The land is divided into several small kingdoms, and the people who live there are called Anglo-Saxons. It was during this time, around the year 830, that the Vikings realized that England was a very interesting country to loot and plunder. Between 830 and 865 they came by more and more often, much to the dismay of the people living there. In 865 these Vikings formed a "Great Army". While their previous raids were aimed at looting and plundering, the Great Army was sent to actually conquer England. They were surprisingly good at that - in only three years they had conquered northern and eastern England. Even in the west, one by one the small kingdoms fell until only one of them remained independent. It was the kingdom of Wessex. It's here that we find Alfred the Great, the first of the Kings and Queens of England. Alfred the Great (871-899)[ edit ] King Alfred the Great Alfred the Great was born around 850 in Wantage, in what is now Oxfordshire. Alfred was the fourth son of King Ethelwulf of Wessex. He became king of the southern Anglo-Saxon kingdom of Wessex in 871, when his brother Ethelred I died. When the Danish Vikings had conquered most of England, they finally came to Wessex. Alfred had only just been crowned, and now had to face the invaders at his borders. During a fierce series of battles, he managed to drive them from Wessex. Defeated, the Vikings retreated. However, seven years later they returned in full force. In May of 878, Alfred had to confront his enemies once more, and crushingly defeated them near Edington in Wiltshire. This victory earned him the name "the Great", making him the only English monarch called by that name. With the Danes defeated, the way was cleared to unite England. By building a system of fortifications, the kingdom of Wessex managed to expand its borders. Alfred encouraged education, being educated himself, and improved the kingdom's laws. Under his guidance, the kingdom began to prosper. Public life[ edit ] Very little is known about what Alfred did during the short reigns of his two eldest brothers, but when his third brother, Ethelred, became king in 866, Alfred became active in public life. In particular, he worked hard to free England from the influence of the Danes, and Alfred was appointed as Ethelred's successor. In 868, Alfred tried unsuccessfully to relieve the central English kingdom of Mercia from Danish influence. For nearly two years after, though, the Danes did not attack Alfred's native Wessex. At the end of 870 this era of peace ended, and the next period of time became known as "Alfred's year of battles". The Kingdom of Wessex fought nine battles in 870 and 871, winning some, and losing others. In A
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'Mace is one of the spices obtained from the tree Myristica Fragrams - what is the other?
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Myristica - definition of Myristica by The Free Dictionary Myristica - definition of Myristica by The Free Dictionary http://www.thefreedictionary.com/Myristica Related to Myristica: Myristica fragrans ThesaurusAntonymsRelated WordsSynonymsLegend: Noun 1. Myristica - type genus of Myristicaceae; tropical Asian evergreen trees with small white or yellow flowers followed by fleshy fruits family Myristicaceae , Myristicaceae , nutmeg family - family of aromatic tropical trees with arillate seeds Myristica fragrans , nutmeg , nutmeg tree - East Indian tree widely cultivated in the tropics for its aromatic seed; source of two spices: nutmeg and mace Want to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us , add a link to this page, or visit the webmaster's page for free fun content . Link to this page: AMPK and aging MAL-A is a plant derived diarylnonanoid, purified from fruit rind of the plant Myristica malabarica whose anti-cancer activity has been demonstrated in leukemic cell lines, the modality of cell death being apoptosis. The variable chemotherapeutic response of Malabaricone-A in leukemic and solid tumor cell lines depends on the degree of redox imbalance As she narrates, she has treated most of her clients using a suppository which she prepares at home from the following components: Nigella sativa, Cuminum cyminum, Sesamum indicum, Cicer arietinum, Ervum lens, honey, Myristica fragrans with Nerium oleander, Trigonella foenum-graecum, Cherry prunus, and a piece of unwashed wool (Figures 1, 2, and 3). The treatment of infertility using ethnomedical practices in northern Jordan: a medical anthropological study Remedies: Abrotanum, Acalypha, Apis, Aranea, Arsenicum lodatum, Atrax, Balsamum, Brucea, Bromium, Calcarea lodata, Calcarea Phosphorica, Cereus Bonplandii, Cimicifuga, Cistus, Coccus Cacti, Coffea, Drosera, Elaterium Euonymus, Ferrum lodatum, Ferrum Phosphoricum, Fluoric Acid, Ginseng, lodum Kali Phosphoricum, Lactrodectus, Magnesia Phosphorica, Mygale, Myristica, Myrtus Communis, Natrum Phosphoricum, Oleander, Phelandrium, Phosphorus, Pix, Rumex, Salix Niger, Sambucus, Senega, Succinic Acid, Tarantula, Theridion, Ustilago, Verbascum, Vespa.
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List of Dickensian characters : definition of List of Dickensian characters and synonyms of List of Dickensian characters (English) Ayresleigh, Mr is a prisoner in The Pickwick Papers . Avenger, The is a servant boy who was hired by Pip in Great Expectations . Pip has such a hard time finding things to keep him busy "that I sometimes sent him to Hyde Park Corner to see what o'clock it was." B Bachelor, The, is friend to the parson in the village church where Nell and her grandfather end their journey. He turns out to be the brother of Mr Garland and is instrumental in helping the Single Gentleman find his brother, Nell's grandfather, in The Old Curiosity Shop . Badger, Bayham, is a doctor, cousin of Kenge, to whom Richard Carstone is apprenticed. Badger's wife Laura talks incessantly about her two former husbands, Captain Swosser and Professor Dingo, in Bleak House . Bagman, The One-eyed, is a middle-aged story-teller in The Pickwick Papers . Bagnet Family, is a musical and military family headed by Matthew, an old army friend of George Rouncewell. Bagnet's wife, the old girl, knows Matthew so well that he always calls upon her to supply his opinion. The Bagnet children Quebec, Malta, and Woolwich are named after the military bases where the family has been stationed. Matthew is guarantor to George's loan from Smallweed, when Smallweed calls in the debt George is forced to deliver a document Smallweed needs to help lawyer Tulkinghorn learn Lady Dedlock's secret in Bleak House . Bagstock, Major Joseph Neighbour of Miss Tox and friend of Paul Dombey who introduces Paul to Edith Granger and Mrs Skewton. The Major describes himself as "tough, Sir, tough, and de-vilish sly!" in Dombey and Son Bamber, Jack is an old man whom Mr Pickwick meets in The Pickwick Papers . Bates, Charley is one of Fagin 's boy pickpockets in Oliver Twist . Browdie, John Son of a small corn-factor. He gives money to Nicholas Nickleby on his escape from Dotheboys Hall. John marries Matilda Price. Later assists in Smike's escape from Squeers in London in Nicholas Nickleby . Brown, Good Mrs An ugly old rag and bone vendor and mother of Alice Marwood (Brown). She kidnaps Florence Dombey and steals her clothes. Later she helps Dombey find Carker and Edith after their elopement. Dickens describes Good Mrs Brown as a "very ugly old woman, with red rims round her eyes, and a mouth that mumbled and chattered of itself when she was not speaking" in Dombey and Son . Brown, Alice (alias Marwood) Daughter of Good Mrs Brown and cousin of Edith Granger in Dombey and Son . Brownlow, Mr Befriends Oliver after he is charged with pickpocketing. He later establishes Oliver's true identity and adopts him in Oliver Twist . Bucket, Inspector is a policeman in Bleak House . He undertakes several investigations in the course of the novel, most notably the investigation of Mr Tulkinghorn's murder, which he brings to a successful conclusion. Bud, Rosa Betrothed to Edwin Drood in childhood, they later agree that they cannot marry. Edwin disappears and John Jasper declares his love for Rosa. In terror she flees to London to her guardian, Grewgious. "The pet pupil of the Nuns' House is Miss Rosa Bud, of course called Rosebud; wonderfully pretty, wonderfully childish, wonderfully whimsical. An awkward interest (awkward because romantic) attaches to Miss Bud in the minds of the young ladies, on account of its being known to them that a husband has been chosen for her by will and bequest, and that her guardian is bound down to bestow her on that husband when he comes of age" in The Mystery of Edwin Drood . Bumble is the beadle of the parish that operates the workhouse depicted in Oliver Twist . Bunsby, Jack Seafaring friend of Captain Cuttle who is always called in times of crisis for advise. The advise given confounds everyone listening except his friend Cuttle, who values it immensely. Bunsby is later trapped into marriage by Mrs MacStinger. Bunsby's ship is the Cautious Clara. Bunsby is described by Dickens as having "one stationary eye in the mahogany face, and one revolving o
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Moving the Goalposts | Keepmoat VII: CONCLUSION Introduction The Keepmoat Stadium, which opened in 2006 and has served Doncaster Rovers since January 2007, was one of the key additions to the extensive landscaping and building development at Lakeside. The £1.4 billion regeneration plan between 2000 and 2007 – which formed part of an ambitious council initiative to rejuvenate large parts of Doncaster – has been credited with creating thousands of jobs, improving transport services, and acting as a key driver of ongoing housing projects. Attracting millions of visitors each year, Doncaster Rovers' new home and its surroundings have helped the South Yorkshire minster town battle against historic high unemployment, transforming another area with an industrial legacy into something beneficial for the local community in the modern age. Of course, it has also improved the quality of facilities for the football club and other sports teams in the area. But just how good has the scheme been – stadium and all – for Doncaster? Here, we take a look at the positive and negative effects the plan has had on the community, and what lies ahead for the town and its football team. Doncaster Rovers' Keepmoat Stadium is iconic of the council's dedication to improving the look, feel and economy of the town. While the team has peaked in performance after a meteoric rise through the tables, the town itself continues to continually improve with new, similarly-ambitious regeneration projects. Regeneration: The completion of the Lakeside development; a springboard for further improvements to the town centre. Employment: A strong recovery after closure of pits and other primary industry; growth supported by excellent transport infrastructure. House prices: Doncaster's housing market shows steady growth and resilience to recession; DN4 postcode shows particular strength after regeneration. Football team: Stadium and regeneration immediately helped Championship ambitions; now in League One, but focusing on rising again. Initiatives in place to improve atmosphere "lost" in move. Scroll down for more THE GRAND VISION SCROLL TRIGGER ONE! After the turn of the millennium, Doncaster Council was clear in its prime objective: take the town into the new century with extensive regeneration plans throughout the borough. While many developments were already in motion before the idea of a new stadium was even put forward, the Keepmoat Stadium was always a major part of the council's plan; in fact, it was the cornerstone of a widely-publicised initiative to improve the town on a community level. Frenchgate's redevelopment As the old saying goes, first impressions count – which is why the Frenchgate Transport Interchange, that now combines Doncaster's train and bus stations with the 14th-largest town-based shopping centre in the UK, was the primary focus of Doncaster's post-2000 plans. Upon its completion on June 6th, 2006 – just months before the Keepmoat Stadium's unveiling– Frenchgate became one of the first developments in the country to combine a purpose-built public transport hub and shopping centre under the same roof. It boasted 860,000 sq ft of space through 129 units and 900 new parking spaces for shoppers, as well as a dedicated 500-space car park for commuters. Of course, it was the 30-stand bus and coach station that proved to be a real asset. Given Lakeside was just a couple of miles down the road, the improved services between the town centre and Belle Vue (and, later, the Keepmoat Stadium) offered both home and away fans – and those looking for a day out at the rapidly-expanding multi-purpose development – better links to the rapidly-developing facilities to the south-east of Doncaster. The rise of Lakeside Doncaster's Lakeside was already a particularly beautiful spot before the stadium was even proposed. Built in the 1990s, the leisure and business park (which sits just under two miles south-east of Doncaster town centre) sits around a manmade lake, which replaced a landfill site as well as former airfield space. The 20-hectare centrepiece was com
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Championship 2013-14: the fans' half-term report | Football | The Guardian Championship 2013-14: the fans' half-term report The people who really know their clubs give us the lowdown on the Championship season so far Friday 20 December 2013 08.40 EST First published on Friday 20 December 2013 08.40 EST Barnsley Season in one word Afterclap. How's it going? Like a jigsaw you might find amongst a bric-a-brac sale, we were chuffed with our lot but find ourselves unsure if we have all the correct pieces we need. Having tied down many of the characters that helped us secure our Championship survival last term, we ambitiously felt that we had added few more quality players to our number. Sadly mid-table mediocrity is a distant dream. The campaign so far has been bewildering, but the board has acted and now in Danny we trust! Who's been the star? Paddy McCourt – "The Derry Pele" might be regarded as a luxury at the moment, but he is the shining star who has brightened up many a dull afternoon or evening. Biggest disappointment? After his achievements last season, the board, the players and most of all the fans bought into "Flicker's Family" philosophy hook line and sinker. How this unravelled has hurt everybody. A well loved character, but an outcome that was a bitter disappointment. All we want for Christmas is … A brand-new terrace chant. No longer can we sing "Three Little Birds" – fortunately every little thing did turn out alright last season. And whilst "Walking in a Wilson Wonderland" and "Just Like Watching Brazil" will inevitably re-emerge, it's a new era, a new challenge and a massive scrap in 2014 for the Reds. Birmingham City Season in one word Apathetic. How's it going? It's about as good as we can expect. We've got no money; an owner on trial over alleged money laundering; and a team of kids, loanees, freebies and Nikola Zigic. The miracle really is that we haven't gone into adminstration, that we've managed a few decent results and we might have unearthed a rough diamond or two. The problem is the fans have slowly given up; until we start winning home games attendances will continue to drop and people are too apathetic even to moan now. Who's been the star? Tom Adeyemi for me. Signed on a free, started a bit slowly but he looks like he's got a real engine on him, can get from box to box and scores a few. First-team football has done him wonders and I think come the end of the season he could be snapped up if we're still in the toilet financially. Biggest disappointment? Controversial choice, but I'm going to go with Gianni Paladini. Continously fed the local rumour mill about how he's going to buy the club, goes on radio to say he wants to do it but somehow mysteriously he can't close the deal – and he seems unwilling to do anything about this contract he apparently had to do it. All we want for Christmas is … The club sold to a new owner who can at least put a little bit of money in. The club needs investment now and the longer the current situation drags on the worse it's going to get. Blackburn Rovers Season in one word Inconsistent. How's it going? Looking at the squad we reconstructed over the summer and the quite severe financial surgery that came with it, we are roughly in the spot on the league table I expected us to be occupying. Gary Bowyer has taken on a difficult job and so far he's been decent by my reckoning. But things are never easy on planet Venky's and for every good performance we've had (Bolton at Ewood in particular was superb), we've had to endure a pretty torrid one (say hello Charlton at home a few weeks later). The squad is younger and certainly more committed than the toothless shambles we had last season, but the overall financial picture at the club is bleaker than a rainy winter night. It's never dull, which I suppose is one thing. Who's been the star? The obvious answer is Jordan Rhodes. He's not often deployed in the role that suits him best, but his goal scoring record is excellent and as such he deserves the ultimate accolade. Special hat tip to on loan Tom Cairney as well, very h
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SparkNotes: Europe (1848-1871): Italian Unification (1848-1870) Italian Unification (1848-1870) Italian Unification (1848-1870), page 2 page 1 of 2 Summary The movement to unite Italy into one cultural and political entity was known as the Risorgimento (literally, "resurgence"). Giuseppe Mazzini and his leading pupil, Giuseppe Garibaldi, failed in their attempt to create an Italy united by democracy. Garibaldi, supported by his legion of Red Shirts-- mostly young Italian democrats who used the 1848 revolutions as a opportunity for democratic uprising--failed in the face of the resurgence of conservative power in Europe. However, it was the aristocratic politician named Camillo di Cavour who finally, using the tools of realpolitik, united Italy under the crown of Sardinia. "Realpolitik" is the notion that politics must be conducted in terms of the realistic assessment of power and the self-interest of individual nation-states (and the pursuit of those interests by any means, often ruthless and violent ones) and Cavour used it superbly. In 1855, as prime minister of Sardinia, he involved the kingdom on the British and French side of the Crimean War, using the peace conference to give international publicity to the cause of Italian unification. In 1858, he formed an alliance with France, one that included a pledge of military support if necessary, against Austria, Italy's major obstacle to unification. After a planned provocation of Vienna, Austria declared war against Sardinia in 1859 and was easily defeated by the French army. The peace, signed in November 1959 in Zurich, Switzerland, joined Lombardy, a formerly Austrian province, with Sardinia. In return, France received Savoy and Nice from Italy--a small price to pay for paving the way to unification. Inspired by Cavour's success against Austria, revolutionary assemblies in the central Italian provinces of Tuscany, Parma, Modena, and Romagna voted in favor of unification with Sardinia in the summer of 1859. In the spring of 1860, Garibaldi came out of his self-imposed exile to lead a latter day Red Shirt army, known as the Thousand, in southern Italy. By the end of the year, Garibaldi had liberated Sicily and Naples, which together made up the Kingdom of the Two Sicilies. Cavour, however, worried that Garibaldi, a democrat, was replacing Sardinia, a constitutional monarchy, as the unifier of Italy. To put an end to Garibaldi's offensive, Cavour ordered Sardinian troops into the Papal States and the Kingdom of Naples. After securing important victories in these regions, Cavour organized plebiscites, or popular votes, to annex Naples to Sardinia. Garibaldi, outmaneuvered by the experienced realist Cavour, yielded his territories to Cavour in the name of Italian unification. In 1861, Italy was declared a united nation-state under the Sardinian king Victor Immanuel II. Reapolitik continued to work for the new Italian nation. When Prussia defeated Austria in a war in 1866, Italy struck a deal with Berlin, forcing Vienna to turn over Venetia. In addition, when France lost a war to Prussia in 1870, Victor Immanuel II took over Rome when French troops left. The entire boot of Italy was united under one crown. Commentary Why did Cavour succeed and Garibaldi fail? Was it really only a matter of speed? If Garibaldi had started his crusade earlier and had time to conquer the Papal State before Cavour sent his troops to do so, would Cavour have been forced to give up his territory in the name of a united Italy? Doubtful. But is speed really the only issue? That, too, is doubtful. It seems that of the two, Cavour alone understood the relationship between national and international events, and was thus able to manipulate foreign policy for his own ends. Garibaldi, a democrat, a warrior, and an anti-Catholic, was without question on the road to conflict with the monarchies of Europe. Cavour, with the added credibility of representing a monarch, blended perfectly with the political situation in Europe at the time. C
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Germanic People - Tribes and Races The History of The Term Germanic Various etymologies for Latin Germani are possible. As an adjective, germani is simply the plural of the adjective germanus (from germen, "seed" or "offshoot"), which has the sense of "related" or "kindred" or "authentic". According to Strabo, the Romans introduced the name Germani, because the Germanic tribes were the authentic Celts (γνησίους Γαλάτας; gnisíous Galátas). Alternatively, it may refer from this use based on Roman experience of the Germanic tribes as allies of the Celts. The ethnonym seems to be attested in the Fasti Capitolini inscription for the year 222, DE GALLEIS INSVBRIBVS ET GERM(aneis), where it may simply refer to "related" peoples, namely related to the Gauls. Furthermore, since the inscriptions were erected only in 17 to 18 BCE, the word may be a later addition to the text. Another early mentioning of the name, this time by Poseidonios (writing around 80 BCE), is also dubious, as it only survives in a quotation by Athenaios (writing around 190 CE); the mention of Germani in this context was more likely inserted by Athenaios rather than by Poseidonios himself. The writer who apparently introduced the name "Germani" into the corpus of classical literature is Julius Caesar. He uses Germani in two slightly differing ways: one to describe any non-gaulic peoples of Germania, and one to denote the Germani Cisrhenani, a somewhat diffuse group of peoples in north-eastern Gaul, who cannot clearly be identified as either Celtic or Germanic. In this sense, Germani may be a loan from a Celtic exonym applied to the Germanic tribes, based on a word for "neighbour". Tacitus suggests that it might be from a tribe which changed its name after the Romans adapted it, but there is no evidence for this. The suggestion deriving the name from Gaulish term for "neighbour" invokes Old Irish gair, Welsh ger, "near", Irish gearr, "cut, short" (a short distance), from a Proto-Celtic root *gerso-s, further related to ancient Greek chereion, "inferior" and English gash. The Proto-Indo-European root could be of the form *khar-, *kher-, *ghar-, *gher-, "cut", from which also Hittite kar-, "cut", whence also Greek character. Apparently, the Germanic tribes did not have a self-designation ("endonym") that included all Germanic-speaking people but excluded all non-Germanic people. Non- Germanic peoples (primarily Celtic, Roman, Greek, the citizens of the Roman Empire), on the other hand, were called *walha- (this word lives forth in names such as Wales, Welsh, Cornwall, Walloons, Vlachs etc.). Yet, the name of the Suebi - which designated a larger group of tribes and was used almost indiscriminately with Germani in Caesar - was possibly a Germanic equivalent of the Latin name (*swē-ba- "authentic"). The Term of Teutonic or Deutsch Trying to identify a contemporary vernacular term and the associated nation with a classical name, Latin writers from the 10th century onwards used the learnèd adjective teutonicus (originally derived from the Teutones) to refer to East Francia ("Regnum Teutonicum") and its inhabitants. This usage is still partly present in modern English; hence the English use of "Teutons" in reference to the Germanic peoples in general besides the specific tribe of the Teutons defeated at the Battle of Aquae Sextiae in 102 BCE. The generic *þiuda- "people" occurs in many personal names such as Thiud-reks and also in the ethnonym of the Swedes from a cognate of Old English Sweo-ðēod and Old Norse: Sui-þióð (see e.g. Sö Fv1948;289). Additionally, þiuda- appears in Angel-ðēod ("Anglo-Saxon people") and Gut-þiuda ("Gothic people"). The adjective derived from this noun, *þiudiskaz, "popular", was later used with reference to the language of the people in contrast to the Latin language (earliest rec
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Mount Katrina | mountain, Egypt | Britannica.com mountain, Egypt Alternative Titles: Mount Catherine, Mount Katrīnah Similar Topics Mount Meru Mount Kātrīnā, Kātrīnā also spelled Katrīnah, also called Mount Catherine, peak in the Sinai Peninsula , Egypt . The country’s highest point, Mount Kātrīnā reaches 8,668 feet (2,642 metres). A chapel and a meteorological station are located at the summit. Mount Sinai , site of Saint Catherine’s Monastery , is situated 2 miles (3 km) north. Learn More in these related articles: Sinai Peninsula triangular peninsula linking Africa with Asia and occupying an area of 23,500 square miles (61,000 square km). The Sinai Desert, as the peninsula’s arid expanse is called, is separated by the Gulf of Suez and the Suez Canal from the Eastern Desert of Egypt, but it continues eastward into the... Egypt country located in the northeastern corner of Africa. Egypt’s heartland, the Nile River valley and delta, was the home of one of the principal civilizations of the ancient Middle East and, like Mesopotamia farther east, was the site of one of the world’s earliest urban and literate... 2 References found in Britannica Articles Assorted References physiography of Egypt (in Egypt: Sinai Peninsula ) Article History Corrections? Updates? Help us improve this article! Contact our editors with your feedback. MEDIA FOR: You have successfully emailed this. Error when sending the email. Try again later. Edit Mode Submit Tips For Editing We welcome suggested improvements to any of our articles. You can make it easier for us to review and, hopefully, publish your contribution by keeping a few points in mind. Encyclopædia Britannica articles are written in a neutral objective tone for a general audience. You may find it helpful to search within the site to see how similar or related subjects are covered. Any text you add should be original, not copied from other sources. At the bottom of the article, feel free to list any sources that support your changes, so that we can fully understand their context. (Internet URLs are the best.) Your contribution may be further edited by our staff, and its publication is subject to our final approval. Unfortunately, our editorial approach may not be able to accommodate all contributions. Submit Thank You for Your Contribution! Our editors will review what you've submitted, and if it meets our criteria, we'll add it to the article. Please note that our editors may make some formatting changes or correct spelling or grammatical errors, and may also contact you if any clarifications are needed. Uh Oh There was a problem with your submission. Please try again later. Close Date Published: October 21, 2009 URL: https://www.britannica.com/place/Mount-Katrina Access Date: January 20, 2017 Share
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Map of Top Ten Largest African Countries by Area Largest Countries in the World by Area Countries in Africa Africa is made up of over fifty sovereign nations, and several more territories and dependencies. Of the countries in Africa, Algeria is the largest country by area, with an area of 2,381,740 square kilometers. Algeria is situated in northwestern Africa, and its capital is in Algiers. Algeria has a population of over 33 million. The Democratic Republic of the Congo is the second largest country in Africa, falling just behind Algeria, with an area of 2,344,858 square miles. The DRC is located in Central Africa, and its capital is in Kinshasa. The Democratic Republic of the Congo has a population of almost 72 million. The Republic of the Sudan is the third largest nation, with 1,861,484 square kilometers in area. Sudan is located in northeastern Africa, and its capital is located in Khartoum. The population of Sudan is about 67 million. The fourth largest country in Africa is Libya, with an area of 1,759,540. Libya is situated in the far north of Africa along the Mediterranean Sea, and its capital is Tripoli. The population of Libya is just over 6 million people. Chad is in fifth place for largest African countries by area, with a total area of about 1,284,000 square kilometers. Chad is centrally located in Africa, and its capital is N'Djamena. The population of Chad is about 10.1 million. Niger has the sixth largest area in Africa, with its area measuring about 1,267,000 square kilometers. Niger is a central African country, with its capital in Niamey. The population of Niger is almost 14 millions. Angola has an area of 1,246,700 square kilometers, making it seventh largest in the African continent. Angola is a southwestern nation, with its capital in Lunda, and its population numbers under 16 million. Mali takes eighth place in terms of largest countries in Africa, with an area of 1,240,192 square kilometers. Mali is located in West Africa, and its capital is in Bamako. The population of Mali is about 13.5 million. South Africa is the ninth largest country in Africa. Located in the far south of the African continent, South Africa has an area of 1,221,037 square kilometers. The capital of South Africa is in three cities: Bloemfontein, Cape Town, and Pretoria, and the population of the country is about 47.5 million. The tenth largest country in Africa by area is Ethiopia, which is located in eastern Africa. The area of Ethiopia is 1,104,300 square kilometers, and its population is about 85.2 million. The capital of Ethiopia is Addis Adaba. Top 10 Largest African Countries by Area Country
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The archaeologist Heinrich Schliemann Is most famous for his excavations of which ancient city?
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Heinrich Schliemann Archaeology - Troy - Mask of Agamemnon Heinrich Schliemann Archaeology Heinrich Schliemann archaeologist Archaeology of Troy Heinrich Schliemann (Johann Ludwig Heinrich Julius Schliemann) was born in January 1822 in the German territory of Mecklenburg-Schwerin. His father was a minister of religion and the family, which grew to include several children, was not too prosperous by all accounts. Indeed, the demise of Heinrich Schliemann's mother in 1831 was followed by Heinrich's being sent to live with an uncle although a brief period of education at a Gymnasium (grammar school), was funded by his father. During his time at the Gymnasium Heinrich Schliemann was not yet a teenager but he may have already developed an interest in Archaeolgy. In later life Schliemann claimed that his father had already introduced him to tales of the Greek Classical Era as related in The Iliad and The Odyssey, and had given him an Illustrated History of the World as a christmas gift in 1829. Heinrich Schliemann even claimed in later life that by the age of eight he had already formed the ambition to excavate the ancient city of Troy. Schliemann also related how he and a young playmate, a girl named Minna Meincke, used to conduct "archaeological excavations" at the local churchyard and would spend time in the ruins of a local castle. It happened that Schliemann senior was accused of embezzleing church funds and the ensuing scandal and loss of income contributed to his sons presence in the Gymnasium being only a brief one. Despite having a real interest in the Greek language, and a scholarly cast of mind, Heinrich spend a few years in a trades and commerce related 'vocational school' before becoming a apprenticed to a grocer at the age of fourteen. Heinrich stayed in this employment for some five years but continued to read in line with his interests in his limited spare time. He later claimed to have taught himself Dutch, English, French, Spanish, Italian, and Portuguese, over some two years. In 1841 Heinrich abruptly left his employer and embarked as a cabin boy on a ship bound for South America but a shipwreck saw him being returned to German territory after a rescue and landing in the Netherlands. He subsequently gained employment in merchant trading enterprises and was sent by one such firm to the Russian city of St Petersburg where his talent for and interest in languages allowed him to learn Russian and Greek in order readily converse with his clients and other business contacts. Schliemann seems to have employed a system that he used his entire life to learn languages - that of writing up his diary in the language of whatever country he happened to be in. Circa 1851 Heinrich moved to California where one of his brothers had made a fortune during these years which were years of "Gold Rush." Heinrich started a banking enterprise that bought and sold the gold dust won by the miners. Although he seems to have made a lot of money, (his bank seems to have handled $1,350,000 worth of gold in just six months), Heinrich Schliemann returned to Russia in 1852. Back in Russia Heinrich set himself up on somewhat gentlemanly patterns of life and married Ekaterina Lyschin, a niece of one of his wealthy friends. The new Mrs. Heinrich Schliemann seems to have expected Heinrich, although already quite wealthy, to continue to be prosperously active in business. Involvements in commerce as a contractor of military supplies at the time of the Crimean War (1854-1856) brought yet more wealth to the Schliemann household. This level of wealth allowed Heinrich Schliemann to retire from being an active merchant and to actively pursue his deep interest in the world of the ancient civilisations of Greece and Troy. He based himself in Paris and unsuccessfully tried to encourage his wife to bring their three children to continue their lives there. In 1868, after several years of archaeological exploration principally undertaken in Turkey, Heinrich Schliemann took on a partnership interest in a site at Hissarlik, pr
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General Knowledge #4 - StudyBlue Good to have you back! If you've signed in to StudyBlue with Facebook in the past, please do that again. General Knowledge #4 Which European capital has a skyline dominated by St Stephen�s cathedral? Vienna Shogi is a Japanese form of which boardgame? Chess Which astronomer discovered the planet Uranus? Herschel, What type of vessel to explore ocean depths was invented in 1947 by Auguste Piccard? Bathyscaphe On the Fahrenheit scale, what temperature is boiling point? 212 degrees, In which US state is the city of Pittsburgh? Pennsylvania, What does someone suffering from dysphagia have difficulty in doing? Swallowing On what date do the French celebrate Bastille Day? 14-Jul Which instrument derives its name from the fact that it can be played soft or loud according to the pressure on the keys? Pianoforte How many players are there in a lacrosse team? 12 Which German tennis player won five successive Grand Slam tournaments in the 1980s? Steffi Graf What is meant by the musical term �andante�? At a moderate tempo Which patron saint of the British Isles does not have his cross on the union flag? David In which ocean does the country of Vanuatu lie? Pacific Which French novelist wrote Madame Bovary? Gustave Flaubert Advertisement Under Genoese control from the 14th century, which Mediterranean island was sold to France in 1768? Corsica In May 1999, who succeeded Benjamin Netanyahu as Israel�s prime minister? Ehud Barak How many dozens are there in a gross? Twelve Carmine is a vivid shade of which colour? Red Which word for the act of killing someone painlessly, especially to relieve suffering, is derived from the Greek for �easy death�? Euthanasia What sort of films are sometimes referred to �horse operas�? Westerns, Which German physicist laid down the principles of quantum theory? Max Planck Which famous sportsman was presented with a gold medal during the 1996 Olympics, to replace the one he threw away in the 1960s? Muhummad Ali Which saint�s day falls on 17 March? Patrick, What is the longest river in France? Loire, In a bullfight, what is a mounted man with a lance called? Picador. What was the first name of the composer Mussorgsky? Modest The Kara Sea is an arm of which ocean? Arctic Who wrote the 1978 novel The Sea, the Sea? Iris Murdoch Which famous UK fashion designer married Andreas Kronthaler in 1992? Vivienne Westwood, Which husband and wife shared the 1903 Nobel Prize for Physics with Henri Becquerel? Pierre and Marie Curie Who wrote Rebecca of Sunnybrook Farm? Kate Wiggin In which sport is the James Norris Memorial Trophy awarded? Ice hockey In which European country is the summer and ski resort of Zell am See Austria Who is the patron saint of music? St Cecilia What name is given to the Japanese art of flower arranging Ikebana Of which country did Jean-B�del Bokassa proclaim himself emperor in 1977? Central African Republic Name the walled city in Canada that has been declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Quebec City What name is given to the fruits of plants of the genus Ficus? Figs Which body of water in Scotland does the Kincardine Bridge span Firth of Forth Which British author wrote The Thirty-Nine Steps? John Buchan In which African country is the resort of Sharm El Sheikh? Egypt, Which Frenchman made the first flight across the English Channel in 1909? Louis Bleriot In which part of the body would you find the organ of Corti? The ear, In which New Mexico city was the atomic bomb developed in the Manhattan Project? Los Alamos Which famous English landscape artist�s works include The Vale of Dedham? John Constable Which novelist wrote The Young Caesar and The Aerodrome? Rex Warner Which Brazilian racing driver was killed at Imola in 1994? Ayrton Senna If something is �clavate� what shape is it? Club-shaped. Which Norwegian painter�s works include The Scream? Edvard Munch Which of the gifts brought by the Magi is also known as olibanum? Frankincense Who was the goddess of youth and spring in Greek mythology? Hebe Which Austrian composer wrote the oratorios The Creation and
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SIT | Slovenian Tolar | OANDA Slovenian Tolar Note: This currency has been replaced by the Euro . Overview The Slovenian Tolar was the currency of Slovenia from 1991 until the introduction of the Euro on January 1, 2007. The name Tolar comes from the Thaler, a silver coin used throughout Europe for hundreds of years whose name lives on in currencies such as the “Dollar.” The Tolar was partitioned into a hundred statins (cents). Banknotes were in denominations of 10, 20, 50, 100, 200, 500, 1,000, 5,000, 10,000 tolarjev; coins in 10, 20, 50 stotinov and 1, 2, 5, 10, 20, 50 tolarjev. The Tolar was replaced by the Euro on January 1, 2007 at a rate of 239.640 Tolars = 1 Euro. Economy Slovenia has a developed economy and is per capita the richest of Slavic states, thanks to its location at the crossroads of several major trade routes, its well-educated workforce, and its well-developed infrastructure. Since the introduction of democracy in September, 1989, Slovenia experienced one of the most stable political and economic transitions in Central and Southeastern Europe. It became the first transition country to graduate from borrower status to donor partner at the World Bank in March 2004. Almost two thirds of Slovenians are employed in services, and over one third in industry and construction. Slovenia's economy is highly dependent on foreign trade, mainly towards Germany, Austria, Italy, and France. In 2009, the global economic crisis reduced Slovenia’s exports and industrial production, causing its economy to contract and unemployment to rise. Growth has resumed, but unemployment remains high. History The Slovenian Tolar was introduced on 8 October 1991. It replaced the 1990 convertible version of the Yugoslav Dinar at par. On 28 June 2004, the Slovenian Tolar was pegged to the Euro in ERM II (the European Union exchange rate mechanism). Slovenia became the first 2004 European Union entrant to adopt the Euro (on January 1, 2007). Symbols and Names Stotin = 1/100 of a Tolar Denominations Bills: 10, 20, 50, 100, 200, 500, 1,000, 5,000, 10,000 tolarjev Coins: 10, 20, 50 stotinov; 1, 2, 5, 10, 20, 50 tolarjev Countries Using This Currency SITE MAP © 1996 - 2017 OANDA Corporation. All rights reserved. "OANDA", "fxTrade" and OANDA's "fx" family of trademarks are owned by OANDA Corporation. All other trademarks appearing on this Website are the property of their respective owners. Leveraged trading in foreign currency contracts or other off-exchange products on margin carries a high level of risk and may not be suitable for everyone. We advise you to carefully consider whether trading is appropriate for you in light of your personal circumstances. You may lose more than you invest. Information on this website is general in nature. We recommend that you seek independent financial advice and ensure you fully understand the risks involved before trading. Trading through an online platform carries additional risks. Refer to our legal section here . Financial spread betting is only available to OANDA Europe Ltd customers who reside in the UK or Republic of Ireland. CFDs, MT4 hedging capabilities and leverage ratios exceeding 50:1 are not available to US residents. The information on this site is not directed at residents of countries where its distribution, or use by any person, would be contrary to local law or regulation. OANDA Corporation is a registered Futures Commission Merchant and Retail Foreign Exchange Dealer with the Commodity Futures Trading Commission and is a member of the National Futures Association . No: 0325821. Please refer to the NFA's FOREX INVESTOR ALERT where appropriate. OANDA (Canada) Corporation ULC accounts are available to anyone with a Canadian bank account. OANDA (Canada) Corporation ULC is regulated by the Investment Industry Regulatory Organization of Canada (IIROC), which includes IIROC's online advisor check database ( IIROC AdvisorReport ), and customer accounts are protected by the Canadian Investor Protection Fund within specified limits. A brochure describing the nature and limits of coverage is ava
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::: A Short History of English Coins ::: Celtic roots The first coins used in Britain were imported from the Belgica, a Celtic tribe from Northern France. These were copies of the gold stater coin of Philip II, king of the ancient Greek kingdom of Macedonia. This is such a lovely coin and was so influential that it has to be reproduced here. When the first Celtic coins were minted in Britain around 80 B.C., they were Potins made of cast bronze and based on coins of Massilia (Marseilles) which had a head of Apollo on one side and a bull on the other with the letters MA. The French word potin was an alloy of copper, zinc and lead with more than 25% tin content. Examples have been found at various sites in Kent but are known as ‘Thurrock type’. Judging by these the quality of workmanship is poor with the bull and MA hardly visible. By about 55 B.C. various tribes of Britons were producing gold and silver Staters and the king's head and the horse motifs had developed into beautiful abstract art. Atrebates gold stater. Courtesy of Numismatica Ars Classica Auctions, 2009. Durotriges gold stater. Courtesy of the Sygun Museum of Wales. This gold stater was minted by the Iceni who had a major fort at Thetford in Norfolk. It known as ‘British J’ coin and came about when the more usual horse motif was replaced by a wolf by the Iceni moneyers. The Roman’s arrival in 43 A.D. brought Roman coinage to Britain which took over from the Celtic staters but when they left England around 450 A.D. the widespread use of money ended and transactions returned to the ancient barter system. During their occupation of Britain the Romans used their own coins amongst themselves including the gold Aureus/Solidus and the silver Denarius. However the Sestertius (=4 asses), Dupondius (=2 asses), both made from orichalcum (an alloy possibly a type of brass made from copper, zinc and tin), and the copper As were probably used for low-value purchases with and among the resident population. Roman Copper As of Trajan V This is a copper as from the time of the famous emperor, Trajan from around 100 AD. The obverse shows the bust of Trajan and his titles IMP[ERATOR] CAES[AR] NERVA TRAIAN AVG[USTUS] GERM[ANICUS] P[ONTIFEX] M[AXIMUS]. The important part is Caesar Nerva, “Heir to Emperor Nerva”. On the reverse legend reads TR[IBUNICIA] POT[ESTATE] CO[N]S[UL] III P[ATER] P[ATRIAE] =“Father of his Country”. The letters SC stand for ‘Senatus Consulto’ meaning “[struck] by order of the Senate” and winged Victory has a shield inscribed SPQR. The arrival of the Anglo-Saxons didn’t change things at first but gradually, from around the year 600, coins began to re-appear. The Viking colonisation of the north-east of England introduced coins minted in York. King Cnut silver penny. Courtesy of York Coins. This is a Viking silver penny probably from the Cuerdale Hoard and dating around 900. The obverse shows the legend CVNNETTI and the reverse legend has the letters C N V T making the sign of the cross and R E X around. The Anglo-Saxons struck a gold Thrymsa, copied from Roman bronze coins, up to around 675, later the silver Sceatta weighing around 16 grains and later still the copper Styca. Gold Thrymsa. Courtesy of Gloucester City Museum. The thrymsa is very rare. Only seven have been found with the inscription W TON known as Wunetton type. This one was discovered near Newent in Gloucestershire. It dates to around 650 and is now in the Gloucester City Museum. The most long-lived coin that was invented was the silver Penny which replaced the sceatta. A Denier had been struck by Charlemagne in the kingdom of the Franks about 755 AD, and the King of Kent at the Canterbury mint and King Offa of Mercia at the London mint based their new coins on this but it was only when Eadgar became King of all England in 959, reigning until 975, that the silver penny was used throughout England. The old abbreviation d for penny comes from the denier, which in turn derives from the Roman denarius. Ref. Spink 1148. Sold at auction by Lockdales, Ipswitch on Sept 23rd
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Andrew Morton: Diana biographer injured in fatal crash in South Africa | Daily Mail Online comments Princess Diana biographer Andrew Morton has been injured while on his honeymoon in a fatal car crash that killed a woman and baby. The 58-year-old biographer and journalist suffered broken ribs and his new wife Carolyn, 51, a broken sternum, during the collision on a remote road near Kruger National Park in South Africa. The couple were on their way to the airport to fly back to Britain after their two-week honeymoon when they collided with another car, 40 miles from the city of Nelspruit in the north east of the country yesterday. Would be dead: Andrew Morton, pictured on his wedding day to Caroyln, suffered broken ribs while Carolyn broke her sternum, in the collision near Kruger National Park in South Africa yesterday Hurt on honeymoon: Mr Morton and wife Carolyn were being driven in this car to the airport to return home to Britain after their two-week trip when the collision occurred A woman and two-month-old baby in the other car were killed, and another occupant suffered serious injuries and was taken to Matikwane Hospital in Mpumalanga, South Africa. Mr Morton has written a biography on Princess Diana that was revised after her death in a horrific car accident, and others on William and Catherine, Monica Lewinsky and Victoria and David Beckham. RELATED ARTICLES Share this article Share He was in a vehicle being driven by local driver Johan Scholtz of Tamboti Tours when they collided with a Honda car. From his hospital bed in South Africa, Mr Morton was quoted by the Evening Standard saying: ‘I am well under the circumstances. The other people are dead. A woman and two-month-old baby in the silver Honda, pictured left, were killed and another person was seriously injured Horrible hit: Driver Johan Scholtz who was driving Mr Morton said the other car drove toward them at high speed as he was driving up a steep hill ‘Had my wife and I not been wearing safety belts, we would have been dead. ‘It was a marvellous holiday. We were watching lions and a female leopard shortly before hitting the road and that horrible accident happened.’ The couple were taken to a medical centre at Nelspruit nearby and Mrs Morton has since been discharged. Mr Morton remains in hospital for observation. Driver Mr Scholtz said that he was driving up a steep hill when the Honda drove toward them at high speed. International success: Mr Morton's biography on Princess Diana was a bestseller after she responded on tape to his questions including her battle with bulimia and heartache over her husband's affair Secret tapes: Mr Morton wrote a biography on Diana in 1992 based on taped responses Diana gave to his written questions about her life before marrying Prince Charles in 1981 (pictured) Mr Morton wrote international bestseller Diana: Her True Story in 1992 and a revised edition after her death based on taped responses from Diana to his written questions. Those recordings, about seven hours of taped responses, were secretly made in Kensington Palace in 1991 during a series of interviews conducted through an intermediary. In the tapes, the princess talks openly about her life before marrying Prince Charles, her long battle with bulimia, her suicide attempts, the heartache over her husband's long affair with Camilla Parker Bowles and her strained relationships with other members of the Royal family. Bestselling biographer: Mr Morton (left) has written biographies about other Royals including William and Catherine as well as celebrities such as Victoria and David Beckham (right) and Tom Cruise
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' I created Scary, Sporty, Ginger, Baby and Posh' says betrayed journo | Daily Mail Online ' I created Scary, Sporty, Ginger, Baby and Posh' says betrayed journo By SONIA POULTON Last updated at 00:23 28 October 2007 In the foyer of a West London recording studio, a flame-haired twentysomething extends her tiny hand. Her voluptuous yet petite frame is bound in a dress that looks as though it's been sprayed on. I've seen bigger cushion covers. "Hello Sonia," she pouts. "I'm Geri." I follow Geri up the staircase, her tiny dress riding up to reveal strong thighs and Bridget Jones-type knickers. It's mid-April 1996 and I am a freelance music journalist. I have come at the behest of a friend, head of Virgin Records' Press department, who has a problem - well, five of them, to be precise: "No one has a clue what to do with these girls. People don't get them. They think pop bands need to be dressed in matching outfits, but these girls are all over the place." Scroll down for more... Enlarge My friend was in despair. Would I talk with them about a media image and how to hold interviews? I hadn't yet heard any of the girls' songs but they sounded like a manufactured band - everything I despised. So here I am. Geri and I enter the recording studio and I am surrounded by four other girls talking at once. Except, that is, for the brunette in her pencil skirt, tailored jacket and heels. They embody what now might be known as chav couture, but their collective energy is formidable. Melanie Brown informs me that she is 'one of the Mels' and is dressed in the 'street look'. Emma, the 'girliest' girl, wears an above-the-knee blue, gingham dress with clumpy platform shoes. 'The other Mel' is tomboyish in her shell-type tracksuit. She proudly informs me that she 'plays football' and 'does back flips'. MelB asks me if I "mind smoke". I don't. She hands a cigarette to Victoria and Geri. "Don't tell anyone," says Mel B. "It's bad for our image, apparently." Their differences are not, after all, their weakness, but their strength. I focus first on Mel B. "You're the hip-hop girl. You're feisty." Scroll down for more... "Yes, people find me scary," she says. Then I turn to Geri. "You're a vamp. Seaside saucy meets exotic dancer." Geri giggles nervously. I ask if they have done anything in their careers they now regret? Silence. Shifty eye exchanges all around. (Later it transpires Geri had posed for some nude pictures.) "I see you as the baby doll," I tell Emma. "Obviously, you're the sporty one," I say to Mel C. "And you," I nod to Victoria, "have a posh, snobbish quality about you." All the girls laugh. Victoria is very pretty despite suffering from bad skin - something that clearly bothers her because she habitually pulls her hair forward to cover it. I talk the girls through interview scenarios, then Geri suggests we go into the main studio. Mel B asks the sound engineer to "put on the backing track for Wannabe". Music blares out and Mel B steps towards me, jabbing her finger at my nose and yelling: "I'll tell you what I want, what I really, really want ..." Each girl takes it in turns to sing, after a fashion, while leaping around like ferrets in a bag. Except Victoria. She lacks dance rhythm, but makes up for it with lots of pouting. I hate the racket, but I know these girls are going to be, in the words of Mel B, 'massive'. They sing 2 Become 1. I can see the future: it features six-year-olds impersonating their favourite Spice Girl. I meet the publicist for lunch and scribble out the character outlines I gave the girls. The publicist loves them and says she will use them. Eventually, Top Of The Pops magazine features Sporty, Baby, Scary, Ginger and Posh Spice. The magazine's editor has been credited with creating the nicknames. As the Spice Girls' fame soared, I was upset that my contribution wasn't acknowledged - particularly when the publicist was my friend. Today we no longer talk. Shortly after the Spice Girls hit No 1 with Wannabe, Virgin Records and the publicist parted company. Within months 'Girl Power' had conquered the world
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Which ship was sunk by a German submarine in 1915 with a loss of 1400 lives including 128 Americans?
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On the Sinking of the Lusitania vs the Athenia SS Athenia , War History — September 1, 2014 Parallels Between the Sinking of the Lusitania and the Athenia Seventy-five years ago this week, September 3, 1939, a German U-boat torpedoed and sank the British passenger liner Athenia in the opening hours of World War II. This tragic event is the common thread that links the nine people who are the subject of my prospective historical novel, Without Warning . Despite its historic significance as the first British ship sunk in the war, Athenia’s anniversary is likely to pass with little fanfare. Why is it that people generally are more familiar with the sinking of the Lusitania , a passenger ship sunk during World War I, than with Athenia? That is the question I want to explore with this blog. There are interesting parallels between the two ships. Both were British owned and built in shipyards on Scotland’s River Clyde. Both were involved in the trans-Atlantic passenger trade. Both were torpedoed by German U-boats early in their respective wars, and at the time of their attacks, both U-boats were supposedly governed by “prize rules” that forbade attacking passenger ships. Finally, both attacks resulted in the loss of American lives, yet the United States remained a neutral country for two more years after each of the sinkings. But that is where the parallels end. Lusitania was a larger and more famous ship than Athenia, having briefly held the record for the fastest Atlantic crossing from Britain to the United States. She carried nearly 2,000 passengers and crew to Athenia’s 1,418. When Lusitania sank on May 7, 1915, she did so within 20 minutes and took almost 1,200 lives — including 128 Americans — with her to the bottom of the Celtic Sea. More famously, however, historians generally connect Lusitania’s sinking with America’s entry into World War I almost two years later. While Germany and the United States exchanged heated words at the time and President Woodrow Wilson demanded an apology from the German government, there was no broad sentiment in America for entering the war. The Germans argued (and Lusitania’s manifest showed) that the ship carried war material, a fact Germany maintained, which made Lusitania a legitimate wartime target. Before the sinking, Germany announced in February, 1915, that the waters around the British Isles were a war zone and that allied shipping would be sunk without giving any warning. Indeed, the German government placed ads in American newspapers warning passengers not to sail on the Lusitania. Continued anger in America and other neutral countries with Germany’s U-boat tactics led the Germans to relent in September, stating they would stop attacks on passenger liners. In January, 1917, however, Germany announced it would resume unrestricted submarine warfare, and the announcement helped push U.S. public opinion over the edge. America declared war on Germany in April, 1917. When England declared war on Germany on September 3, 1939, less than ten hours elapsed before Athenia was torpedoed. In dramatic contrast with Lusitania’s quick demise, Athenia stayed afloat for 14 hours, which allowed her crew to deploy all the ship’s lifeboats. As a result, the death toll from the U-boat attack was 112 passengers and crew, including 30 Americans. While Lusitania had lost 61% of her passengers and crew, Athenia’s toll was only 8%, a factor that may partly account for some people diminishing Athenia’s significance. The brazen attack without warning on the defenseless Athenia, which carried no guns or munitions of any sort, led the British and her allies to once again condemn German U-boat tactics. This time around, however, Germany denied responsibility for the sinking. Nazi propaganda settled on the story that Winston Churchill had planted a bomb on board the ship in order to kill Americans and bring the U.S. into the war on the side of the British. The Nazis maintained their denial throughout the war. On the eve of war in 1939, America had once again declared its neutrality. The bitter experience of th
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Something's Alive on the Titanic | Rms Titanic | Ocean Liners “In future, when I think of the Titanic , I will see her bow sitting on the bottom,dignified despite the decay and, finally, at rest.” Dr. Robert D. Ballard “Do I believe in ghosts? No, but I’m afraid of them.” Marquise du Deffand Introduction Her life was tragically brief; her death, immortal.On April 14, 1912, the Royal Mail Steamer R. M. S. Titanic , on the fourth night of her maiden voyagefrom Southampton, England, to New York, struck an iceberg and sank two and a half hours later.She carried 1,320 passengers and 908 crew members. When she went down, her sixteen lifeboats left826 passengers and 697 crew members behind to die. Not for nearly eight decades were human eyes to look upon the remains of what was once the world’s biggest, most palatial ocean liner—at the time “the largest moving object ever created by man,” her builders proudly proclaimed. In the 1980s, three separate expeditions finally located the Titanic , andmuch of the mystery and conjecture still surrounding her final moments of agony were at last explained.Possibly.For this is a story of what might have happened. Prologue William Gillespie, director of the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution, had a personality that meshedwith both his august title and his reputation as a scientist—dispassionate and totally unflappable.Except that on this cold, blustery morning in February 1995, the mood of Dr. William George Gillespie(B.S., M.A., Ph.D.) did not fit that description. He was more than visibly upset; he was shaken, to the point where his hands trembled as he read, for the third time, the letter he had plucked from the mail hissecretary had deposited on his desk less than an hour earlier.Gillespie had been sifting through the pile, trying to decide what looked important or interesting enoughto open first, when he spotted “Office of Naval Research” in the upper-left corner of one envelope. Thishe had torn open with the alacrity of a five-year-old attacking Christmas wrapping, but his initial reactionwas dismay at the unwanted contents. A second reading had given Gillespie the urge to throw the lengthyletter against the wall, as if someone had just handed him a rattlesnake.The letter itself was not a surprise—he had been waiting for it a long time—but what it disclosed wasnot what he had hoped. No, Gillespie thought glumly, Rear Admiral Roger Cornell, known throughout theUnited States Navy as “Jolly Roger,” was not the type to bake bad news with evasive sugar coating.Cornell said what he meant and meant what he said, a trait the scientist had always admired for the morethan two decades of their friendship. Gillespie suddenly wished he hadn’t started the whole mess.Should I tell Bob Ballard about this? was the next thing that sprang into his mind. No, he decided Стр of your story.“There’s nothing really new about the Titanic ,” a publisher had told Groton. “We’d be interested only if you could uncover some unknown information ... or perhaps develop a provocative theory on why shesank.”“It hit an iceberg,” Groton had protested. “What the hell theory could I develop ... that the iceberg hitthe ship?”“You don’t have to prove a new theory, Mr. Groton. Just offer it in a logical, persuasive manner thatsounds scientifically plausible. Or, even better, gear your research toward a mystery angle, such as the possibility that if anyone could get to the wreck, they might find a fortune in valuable jewels. There have been such rumors, y’know. That what was lost in the Titanic may have been worth more than the shipherself.”That had prompted Peter Groton, who enjoyed seeing his own byline but hated the ditch-digging aspectsof research, to ask a favor of his old Oxford schoolmate. He knew that Montague, a widower and retired,had plenty of time on his hands.“I’m sure that with your background, you might unearth something I’d never recognize as significant,”Groton had enthused. “Come on, Derek, remember the fuss made about the supposed contraband cargoon the Lusitania ?”“Peter, that was in wartime. The Tit
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The Old Testament The Old Testament Basic Facts of the Faith: Old or New Testament? INTRODUCTION The Bible has two main divisions. The first division is called the Old Testament. The second division is called the New Testament. The Old Testament includes the first 39 books of the Bible. It begins with Genesis and ends with the book of Malachi. The Old Testament tells the story of Gods dealings (working) with mankind from the beginning of the world until the birth of Jesus. THE WRITINGS OF THE OLD TESTAMENT The Old Testament was first written in the Hebrew language. The 39 books of the Old Testament were written by several different men. These men received the message which they wrote from God. In the New Testament, we learn how these writers received the message they wrote: "For no prophecy ever came by the will of man: but men spake from God, being moved by the Holy Spirit" (2 Peter 1:21). THE DIVISIONS OF THE OLD TESTAMENT We have learned that the Bible has two major divisions, the Old Testament and the New Testament. The Old Testament can be further divided into four main sections. These sections are: Law, History, Poetry, and Prophecy. THE BOOKS OF LAW The first 5 books of the Old Testament make up the first section of LAW. The books in this section are: Genesis, Exodus, Leviticus, Numbers, and Deuteronomy. These books were written by Moses, the great servant of God. Genesis is the story of the beginning of all things. In Genesis we learn about the beginning of man and woman, marriage, sin, death, different languages, the nation of Israel, and Gods plan to save man from his sins. Genesis also tells about men such as Noah, Abraham, Isaac, Jacob, and Joseph. These men are often called Patriarchs. The word "patriarch" means "a father," or a "head of a family." The book of Genesis tells us about the Patriarchal Age (from Adam and Eve to Moses receiving the ten commandment Law on Mount Sinai). In the Patriarchal Age the people did not have Gods commandments written down in the Bible. Instead, God spoke directly to the patriarchs and revealed His commandments and teachings to them. Exodus tells about the nation of Israel. God had chosen Israel to be His special people. From Israel God planned later to bring Jesus to be the Saviour of the world. The people of Israel had gone to live in Egypt during a time of famine (no food). The Egyptians made slaves of them. Exodus tells the story of how God sent Moses to lead the people of Israel out of Egypt. Leviticus and Deuteronomy contain the first written law which God gave to mankind. This law was given to Moses on Mount Sinai. It contains the Ten Commandments and many other laws. This law of Moses was given ONLY to the nation of Israel (Exodus 19:3; Deuteronomy 5:1ff). It was to last until the death of Christ on the cross. Christ fulfilled the law of Moses and took it out of the way. Read Matthew 5:17,18; Galatians 3:23-28; Colossians 2:13,14. Numbers is a book of history and also contains some of the laws which God gave to Israel. It tells about Israels wanderings in the desert for 40 years before they entered the land of Canaan. THE BOOKS OF HISTORY The second section of the Old Testament is called History. This section contains 12 books. They are: Joshua, Judges, Ruth, 1 and 2 Samuel, 1 and 2 Kings, 1 and 2 Chronicles, Ezra, Nehemiah, and Esther. These 12 books tell the history of the nation of Israel. They tell about the wars in which God helped Israel destroy the wicked people of Canaan. They tell about the building of Gods temple in Jerusalem. They tell how Israel became a rich, powerful nation but later divided into two separate kingdoms called Judah and Israel. These books also tell how the people of Israel forgot about their God and worshipped idols (false gods). God punished them for their sins by permitting other nations to make slaves of them. But whenever Israel repented [decided to stop doing wrong things and turn back to God, doing things Gods way], God permitted them to return to their home. THE BOOKS OF POETRY There are five books in this section. They are
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The Book of Ruth & The Book of Esther—Old Testament Bible | Eleven and a Half Years of Books Eleven and a Half Years of Books The Book of Ruth & The Book of Esther—Old Testament Bible Posted on by Kimberly Campbell Moore As those of you following this blog know, one of the books listed in the Top Ten Books, was the Bible. Now as many of you probably know, the Bible isn’t a short read. It makes Les Miserables look like The Lorax. So, I am covering the Bible in sections. For who listed the Bible as their favorite book, see my original post here. I read the two books in the Old Testament that are named after women and whose main characters are women. The Book of Ruth comes first in the order of Old Testament books, so I’ll discuss that one first. Ruth is about a woman (oddly enough, named Ruth) who marries an Israelite who is living in Moab (a neighboring country) with his mother, father and other brother. Over the years, his father dies, then he and his brother die. This leaves only Naomi, his mother. She tells Ruth and the other daughter-in-law that they should return home to their families, that she is returning to hers. When they protest (they have been with her for ten years after all) Naomi says; “Turn back my daughters; why will you go with me? Have I yet sons in my womb that they may become your husbands? Tuyrn back my daughters; go your way, for I am too old to have a husband. If I should say I have hope, even if I should have a husband this night and should bear sons, would you therefore wait till they were grown? Would you therefore refrain from marrying? No my daughters, for it is exceedingly bitter to me for your sake that the hand of the Lord as gone out against me”. Orpah leaves then to return to her Moabite family. Ruth states; “Do not urge me to leave you or to return from following you. For where you go I will go, and where you lodge, I will lodge. Your people shall be my people, and your God my God. Where you die I will die, and there I will be buried. May the Lord do so to me and more also if anything but death parts me from you”. Naomi accepts Ruth’s insistence and they return to Naomi’s people. There they are reliant upon others for sustenance. Naomi sends Ruth to the fields of a kinsman, Boaz. Boaz views Ruth with kindness and allows her to do even more gleaning than is typical. In these times, people could follow threshers and glean leftovers that had fallen for sustenance. Naomi tells Ruth to go lay at Boaz’s feet. She does. Naomi has her husband’s property for sale. Boaz goes to a man, who (even though not identified as such) is a relative of Naomi closer in genealogical terms than Boaz and offers the property to him first. Then when the man says yes, craftily informs him that it includes Ruth, the widow. The man demurs, not wanting to mess up his own inheritance line. Boaz then agrees to buy it and take Ruth as wife. The bargain concludes (as they did in this time) with the man handing Boaz his sandal. (Yes, I know. Next time you strike a bargain with someone, a sock might be a nice touch!😀 ). The literary standpoint: This is actually a story that could easily be fleshed out into an entire novel. There are all sorts of plot devices, and as evidenced by the fact that you still hear it in all sorts of literature etc, the whole “For where you go I will go” speech is obviously a very well written statement. My Christian standpoint: I believe that the book of Ruth gives us instruction on how we should be with our inlaws. Many of us do not like them. However, as our spouse’s family that raised him, they deserve respect. We should treat them as Ruth treats Naomi, by refusing to leave her and like Boaz treats Ruth before he falls in love with her (I assume this is what happened after she laid at his feet). I can’t articulate better what I mean, but all those petty things that make us want to slap our in-laws? We have to stop that shite. Interesting side note: It just hit me how Ruth’s behavior also parallels Chinese culture. A woman in historical China (I assume not
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Now, An Alcoholic Drink Made of Fermented Honey - NDTV Food Now, An Alcoholic Drink Made Of Fermented Honey Now, An Alcoholic Drink Made of Fermented Honey Associated Press | Updated: September 02, 2013 12:45 IST Tweeter facebook Google Plus Reddit Once called the nectar of the gods, the oldest fermented beverage is seeing a renaissance. Beekeepers and vintners are rediscovering mead, an alcoholic drink made of fermented honey and water. These days, fruits, spices and even carbonation are being added for distinct flavors that aren't a far cry from the beverage favored during the Middle Ages. American Mead Makers Association President Chris Webber estimates there are 200 to 250 commercial mead makers in the U.S., up from just 100 five years ago. Some are beekeepers-turned-mead makers looking to find other ways to sell their honey. Others are craft beer brewers-turned-mead makers with some now dabbling in beekeeping to produce their own honey. A Vermont meadery called Artesano opened in 2008 and says it sells out of 20,000 bottles a year.
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UK television adverts 1955-1985 • Children’s songs and games Drinks (alcoholic) There were virtually no advertisements for spirits into the 1960s (due to a secret cartel between the manufacturers) Ansells Bitter: 1983 Showing lads’ night out, with laughing and drinking. Ansell's Bitter men, you can’t beat them. Babycham (1) [with a baby chamois deer] Babycham? I’d love a Babycham, The genuine champagne perry. Mine’s a Babycham! Babycham (3) A man in a bar asks for a Babycham, and it goes very quiet and everyone looks on in horror Cool, tough-looking black guy: Hey, I’ll have a Babycham!” Then everybody wants one. Bring out your best — Bud light Budweiser (3) For all you do, this Bud’s for you! Budweiser (4) Budweiser — the King of beers! Budweiser (5) When you say “Budweiser” you’ve said it all! Budweiser (6) This Bud’s for you. True. Bulmers Cider: 1968 Bulmer’s Strongbow Cider (1) [William Tell shooting apple off his son’s head: but what were the words?] Bulmer’s Strongbow Cider (2) Live to loaf! Bulmer’s Strongbow Cider (3) ... It's refreshing and clean If you know what I mean, And sparkles a bit in the glass.... So the next time you're out for the evening and ... A change is as good as a rest Have a Strongbow or two And keep smiling through, ’Cos Strongbow's a pint of the best. Bulmer’s Strongbow Cider (4): c.1970 Strong as your thirst! Based on “Je suis un rock star” by Bill Wyman Girl: Went to a cocktail bar … in Leicester Square Met this bloke …said he was a millionaire, Bought me a drink … called Calviere Sounds a bit French … and it’s made with pears. Man: C’est Française … like what I am, Je suis un rock star … j’ai un residarnce, Un grand château …à la south of France.” Girl: Get away! You work in the chip shop around the corner! [Screenshot of Calviere being poured into a Babycham type glass with a cherry] Campari: 1977 Gentleman: It’s very odd, I don’t even know your name — but after this one Campari and soda, I feel I almost know you. May I freshen your glass? Er, soda of course? Cockney girl: No, lemonade! Cockney girl: Yeah, nice colour innit? Voice-over: Campari with soda, with lemonade, with tonic — but always with pleasure. Gentleman: Were you truly wafted here from paradise? Cockney girl: No, Luton airport! [with Lorraine Chase] I bet he drinks Carling Black Label. Carling Black Label (3) An old fisherman salt battles with a giant squid and torrential weather, then bursts through the pub door saying: I’ve never known a night like it … and I ain’t looking forward to the journey home neither! One customer to another: I bet he drinks Carling Black Label! Then the pub is shown -- built on a small island in the middle of a boating lake, with a sign outside saying “Row boats for hire”…. Carling Black Label (4) Scene: Two men flying in an aeroplane, and a window cleaner starts working on the outside of their window First passenger: Bet he drinks Carling Black Label! Second passenger: Naaah! he’s missed a bit. Carling Black Label (5) Your best bet for a fuller flavour — Carling Black Label lager. Carling Black Label (5): 1981 Carling (Carling Black label) I’ve got it right — my Jack’s favourite one! He says it saves him money! Carling Black Label I’ve got this — he’s got that! I’ve got it right — end of chat! Carling Black Label — get it right! [A variant commercial has: “We’ve got it right: no frills, no fuss, it’s OK by us!” as the spoken lines.] ?Carling: 1970s Scene: a Birmingham curry house. A man is quietly scoffing the main course in mixed company, who begin to notice his apparent discomfort and that he’s beginning to puff, obviously feeling the heat. Woman companion: Eh, ’e’s looking really flushed…. Curry eater: Nah, it’s all right this. The lager they order for him clearly quenches his needs. Woman companion: Bet that’s cooled his biryani. Carlsberg lager: 1973 Mankind sometimes sees things in a rather peculiar way. We often admire works of art almost because of their imperfections. (a few bars of the unfinished symphony played here) The Danes however, believe there are
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County with the longest coastline - General Discussion - Digital Spy Forums County with the longest coastline Posts: 624 County with the longest coastline I had a stinking cold at the weekend and looked at a lot of A Place In The Sun type progs (thats my excuse and I'm sticking to it!). One day Essex 'had the most coastline in England' and the next day on another programme it was Kent. Now, looking at a map I would say Cornwall. Anyone know? Please sign in or register to remove this advertisement. 28-02-2011, 14:01 Join Date: Jun 2010 Posts: 600 Kent's coastline is pretty big, but so it Cornwall's. Not sure who'd I put my money on, but it has to be one of them. Sure I've heard somewhere before that it is Kent though. Location: Cornwall (ex-London) Posts: 65,312 It says here it depends whether you count the Isles of Scilly and river estuaries or not (seems to be Kent, I'd say, from this): http://www.visitcornwall.com/site/ex...st-and-country Quote: Cornwall is in the privileged position of having two coastlines: the Atlantic coast famous for its surfing beaches and huge expanses of golden sand, and the English Channel coast which is more gentle with hidden coves and tranquil creeks. Argyll and Bute has a longer coastline than France, apparently. Devon's are physically separated though, so I'd say that counts as two. Cornwall may have two coasts, but they are connected at the end. Posts: 38,495 Off-hand, I would have thought Cornwall would win this easily. I guess, perhaps, the coastlines of Kent and Essex might be more "broken" than Cornwall which, technically, gives the coastline a longer length but, meh. Also, I would have said Yorkshire might be in with a shout IF you count the Trent estuary as "coastline". Join Date: Feb 2011 Posts: 823 Having visited Herne Bay in kent i would say they have the biggest waistline, well the women there do. Cornwall has a coast on two different bodies of water but it's the same coast as it goes from Saltash along to Lands End and then comes back on the top side towards Bude. Devon has two separate stretches of coastline. I'd agree that one of the Scottish counties has the longest coastline. Kent's coastline is pretty big, but so it Cornwall's. Not sure who'd I put my money on, but it has to be one of them. Sure I've heard somewhere before that it is Kent though. Its between Essex, Kent and Cornwall. Essex has lots of creeks and inlets which would count as "coastline" but I am not too familiar with the geography of Kent to say the same for there. Devon's are physically separated though, so I'd say that counts as two. Cornwall may have two coasts, but they are connected at the end. Quote: Cornwall has a coast on two different bodies of water but it's the same coast as it goes from Saltash along to Lands End and then comes back on the top side towards Bude. Devon has two separate stretches of coastline. I'd agree that one of the Scottish counties has the longest coastline. It's still a matter of interpretation since I would say that still can be described as two coasts. Not that it matters. It's just jostling for position by tourist boards, I'd say.
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1911 Encyclopædia Britannica/England - Wikisource, the free online library 1911 Encyclopædia Britannica/England 1393592 1911 Encyclopædia Britannica , Volume 9 — England ENGLAND. Geographical usage confines to the southern part of the island of Great Britain the name commonly given to the great insular power of western Europe. [1] In this restricted sense the present article deals with England, the predominant partner in the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland, both as containing the seat of government and in respect of extent, population and wealth. I. Topography. England extends from the mouth of the Tweed in 55° 46' N. to Lizard Point in 49° 57' 30” N., in a roughly triangular form. The base of the triangle runs from the South Foreland to Land's End W. by S., a distance of 316 m. in a straight line, but 545 m. following the larger curves of the coast. The east coast runs N N W. from the South Foreland to Berwick, a distance of 348 m., or, following the coast, 640 m. The west coast runs N.N E from Land's End to the head of Solway Firth, a distance of 354 m., or following the much-indented coast, 1225 m. The total length of the coast-line may be put down as 2350 m., [2] out of which 515 m. belong to the western principality of Wales. [3] The most easterly point is at Lowestoft, 1° 46' E., the most westerly is Land's End, in 5° 43' W. The coasts are nowhere washed directly by the ocean, except in the extreme south-west; the south coast faces the English Channel, which is bounded on the southern side by the coast of France, the two shores converging from 100 m. apart at the Lizard to 21 at Dover. The east coast faces the shallow North Sea, which widens from the point where it joins the Channel to 375 m. off the mouth of the Tweed, the opposite shores being occupied in succession by France, Belgium, Holland, Germany and Denmark. The west coast faces the Irish Sea, with a width varying from 45 to 130 m. Counties. 32,544,685 30,807,232 The area of England and Wales is 37,327,479 acres or 58,324 sq. m. (England, 50,851 sq. m.), and the population on this area in 1901 was 32,527,843 (England, 30,807,232). The principal territorial divisions of England, as of Wales, Scotland and Ireland, are the counties, of which England comprises 40. Their boundaries are not as a rule determined by the physical features of the land; but localities are habitually defined by the use of their names. A list of the English counties (excluding Wales) is given in the table above. [4] Hills.—As an introduction to the discussion of the natural regions into which England is divided (Section II), and for the sake of comparison of altitudes, size of rivers and similar details, the salient geographical features may be briefly summarized. The short land-frontier of England with Scotland (its length is only 100 m.) is in great measure a physical boundary, as considerable lengths of it are formed on the east side by the river Tweed, and on the west by Kershope Burn, Liddel Water, and the river Sark; while for the rest it follows pretty closely the summit of the Cheviot Hills, whose highest point is the Cheviot (2676 ft.). A narrow but well-marked pass or depression, known as the Tyne Gap, is taken to separate the Cheviot system from the Pennine Chain, which is properly to be described as a wide tract of hill country, extending through two degrees of latitude, on an axis from N. by W. to S. by E. The highest point is Cross Fell (2930 ft.). On the north-west side of the Pennine system, marked off from it by the upper valleys of the rivers Eden and Lune, lies the circular hill-tract whose narrow valleys, radiating from its centre somewhat like wheel-spokes, contain the beautiful lakes which give it the celebrated name of the Lake District. In this tract is found the highest land in England, Scafell Pike reaching 3210 ft. East of the Pennines, isolated on three sides by lowlands and on the fourth side by the North Sea, lie the high moors of the North Riding of Yorkshire, with the Cleveland Hills, and, to the south, the Yorkshire Wolds of the East Riding.
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Trouble in Store Reviews & Ratings - IMDb IMDb 14 out of 14 people found the following review useful: One of my childhood favorites from North Yorkshire 13 February 2002 I saw this on UK TV today for the first time in many years and was reminded of the great enjoyment that Norman Wisdom has always provided. This movie now seems very dated and full of the flavour of early 50's Britain. I'll always remember the 'pill swallowing' sequence and we always used it as a joke with our own kids when they had to take pills and struggled. Seeing it again I became aware of a number of throw-away lines with sexual connotations that now seem quite modern. The movie is firmly rooted in the British class system - but here the 'common' working man takes the p*** out of all the establishment figures and institiutions AND wins good in the end AND gets his girl. No wonder Norman Wisdom was such a hero in Russia and Albania (apparently)! See this movie if you haven't already .. enjoy it for what it is and what it represented. Was the above review useful to you? 14 out of 17 people found the following review useful: A good comedy that will make you forget your troubles. from Stockton, England 17 May 2004 Though now slightly over fifty years old, Sir Norman's film debut remains one of his very best movies. 'Trouble In Store' finds the clown in top form, as a stock room worker who wishes to move up in the world and marry the girl of his dreams. Whether roller-skating behind a fast moving bus or crooning his biggest hit (and signature tune) 'Don't Laugh At Me', Norman demonstrates the charisma that made him such a major box office attraction. Backing Norman is the fantastic Margaret Rutherford, who in only a handful of scenes steals the picture (and everything else!) as an elderly shoplifter. The very lovely Lana Morris also scores as the object of Sir Norman's affections. Lana comes across in this picture so well that it is a real pity that she did not have a better movie career. Highlights range from Wisdom's window dressing 'duel' with Michael Ward, a very catchy duet with Lana (Norman once again showing us his great singing voice) and a fun Western parody climax. This movie seemed to fly by and is probably Sir Norman's most enjoyable film. Was the above review useful to you? 10 out of 10 people found the following review useful: "Makes you good to feel alive" from Derby, UK 29 June 2008 It's often said you have to be English to understand Norman Wisdom's humour Albanians would probably agree, the same as Russians would've done about George Formby. The fact is he's always appealed to certain parts of the population, usually kids or people with defiantly unsophisticated humour like me. In his films I cringe at the obligatory mawkish bad bits but overall have always got more out than I put in, apart from his last. This was his first big effort: he plays lowly Norman in the stockroom at a big department store under the control of new broom Jerry Desmonde and intent on winning the love of the girl on the record counter. There's various adventures along the way, many firings and re-hirings and a tiny sub-plot involving a gang of what turned out to be extremely cartoony robbers, but basically it's a one man show. However if you already know that Norman isn't your bag, try this one solely for the beautiful performances by the ever frothing Desmonde up against Wisdom for the first time, and regal Margaret Rutherford as an expert shoplifter in a fantastic feathered hat. Favourite bits: the smashing window dressing scene; Norman's first explosive encounter with Desmonde; the climactic violent gunfight in front of an audience. Norman's most famous song is here too: Don't Laugh At Me 'Cause I'm A Fool; in 2008 UK BBC broadcast an otherwise interesting programme on him at 92 years old with Alzheimer's disease setting in with that precise aim in mind. I do hope no one takes the mickey out of those particular sensitive documentary makers if they ever get old and in the way too. Recommended as I've always liked Norman's films - to a point - but then again
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John Laurie: Biography on Undiscovered Scotland Dumfries John Laurie lived from 25 March 1897 to 23 June 1980. He was an actor who is best remembered for his role as Private James Frazer in the BBC sitcom Dad's Army. The wider picture in Scotland at the time is set out in our Historical Timeline. John Paton Laurie was born in Dumfries, the son of a mill worker. He was educated at Dumfries Academy and would have gone on to train as an architect had he not volunteered for service in World War One. After the war, Laurie trained to become an actor at the Central School of Speech and Drama in London, and he first acted on stage in 1921. He went on to spend much of the time between 1922 and 1939, playing Shakespearian parts including Hamlet, Richard III and Macbeth at the Old Vic or in Stratford-upon-Avon. He also starred in his friend Laurence Olivier's three Shakespearean films, Henry V (1944), Hamlet (1948) and Richard III (1955). He and Olivier also appeared in As You Like It (1936). Another notable pre-war performance was given in Alfred Hitchcock's 1935 film The 39 Steps. During the Second World War, John Laurie served in the Home Guard, the only future Dad's Army cast member to do so. He also starred in wartime films such as The Life and Death of Colonel Blimp (1943), The Way Ahead (1944), and Fanny by Gaslight (1944). He made ten more films after the war, but it was in Dad's Army that he really made his name. 80 episodes were made which were broadcast on BBC television between 1968 and 1977. Dad's Army also spawned a radio series, a feature film and a stage show. John Laurie starred as Private James Frazer, a dour Scottish undertaker with the catch-phrase of "We're doomed, I tell ye!" Regularly reaching an audience of 18 million viewers in the 1970s, Dad's Army is still repeated on BBC TV today. John Laurie died in 1980 at the age of 83 at Chalfont St Peter in Buckinghamshire.
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BRITON WINS THE NOBEL LITERATURE PRIZE - NYTimes.com BRITON WINS THE NOBEL LITERATURE PRIZE By JAMES M. MARKHAM, Special to the New York Times Published: October 7, 1983 STOCKHOLM, Oct. 6— The Swedish Academy today awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature to the British novelist William Golding, author of ''Lord of the Flies,'' whose books plumb the nature of evil in man. But a senior member of the jury, in a rare public dissent, challenged the decision. Appearing as is traditional at the stroke of 1 P.M., Lars Gyllensten, the permanent secretary of the Swedish Academy, announced the unexpected choice in the ancient institution's offices in the Stockholm stock exchange. An academy citation said the 72-year-old Mr. Golding had won the prize ''for his novels which, with the perspicuity of realistic narrative art and the diversity and universality of myth, illuminate the human condition in the world of today.'' Seventh Briton to Win Mr. Golding, who learned of the award in the Wiltshire village where he lives and writes, became the seventh British author to win the literary prize since it was first given in 1901. Established by the will of the Swedish industrialist Alfred Nobel, the prize is worth $191,815, or 1.5 million Swedish kronor. Conversing with journalists, Mr. Gyllensten, a powerful figure in the ranks of the elderly, 18-member Swedish Academy, described Mr. Golding as ''a fascinating and exciting writer'' whom he had first read in the 1950's after the appearance of ''Lord of the Flies.'' Mr. Gyllensten stressed that the academy sought to single out writers who were still active. ''The impact of his complete oeuvre has increased of course,'' he said of Mr. Golding, who in the late 1950's was something of a cult figure. In 1980, Mr. Golding won Britain's coveted Booker Prize. Breaking a Tradition But Artur Lundkvist, a 77-year-old academy member and specialist on Latin American literature, denounced the choice of Mr. Golding and argued that the prize should have gone to Claude Simon, the avant- garde French philosopher and novelist. Breaking a tradition of silence about the academy's deliberations, Mr. Lundkvist told journalists that Mr. Golding was ''decent but hardly in the Nobel Prize class.'' He called the judgment a ''coup.'' Embarrassed by this public dissent, which is a first in recent memory, Mr. Gyllensten called Mr. Lundkvist's comments ''unfortunate'' and said the 77-year-old scholar had ''the soul of a magpie.'' He urged that Mr. Lundkvist's sharp words be taken ''with a grain of salt.'' The academy's permanent secretary said that members were supposed to remain silent for 55 years about the way they agreed upon Nobel laureates. ''It's one of the most closely guarded secrets there is,'' Roger Straus, the publisher, said about the selection process for the Nobel Prize. ''They have their own screening committees and one never knows how names get on there.'' Mr. Straus is president of Farrar, Straus & Giroux, 15 of whose authors have won the Nobel Prize for Literature, including four of the past six. They are Mr. Golding, Elias Canetti (1981), Czeslw Milosz (1980) and Isaac Bashevis Singer (1978). ''The Nobel is not like the Pulitzer Prize, there is no way you can nominate writers,'' Mr. Straus said. ''Sometimes somebody from the Nobel Committee has written to International PEN and said they would be interested to know who you would nominate. But that does not happen often and perhaps they already have their list set by that time.'' Mr. Straus said there were reported to be two lists, a ''short list'' of candidates and a ''short, short list'' of finalists. ''It's like a laundry list,'' he said. ''I once heard there were 100 names on it of all the people they are actually watching.'' The secrecy has given rise to many rumors, the two most persistent involving reported opposition to the British writer Graham Greene and Jorge Luis Borges, the Argentine writer whose name has been raised for years as a deserving Nobel candidate. The opposition to Mr. Borges supposedly stems from the Nobel member's opposition t
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The Nobel Peace Prize 1998 The Nobel Peace Prize 1998 John Hume, David Trimble The Nobel Peace Prize 1998 John Hume David Trimble Prize share: 1/2 The Nobel Peace Prize 1998 was awarded jointly to John Hume and David Trimble "for their efforts to find a peaceful solution to the conflict in Northern Ireland" Photos: Copyright © The Nobel Foundation Share this: To cite this page MLA style: "The Nobel Peace Prize 1998". Nobelprize.org. Nobel Media AB 2014. Web. 6 Jan 2017. <http://www.nobelprize.org/nobel_prizes/peace/laureates/1998/>
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'Out Of The Silent Planet' and 'The Screwtape Letters' are works of which author, better known for his children's books?
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Out of the Silent Planet by C S Lewis, First Edition - AbeBooks Out of the Silent Planet by C S Lewis, First Edition You Searched For: Results (1 - 25) of 25 Sort By Published by Quality Paperbook Book Club/Scribner/Simon & Schuster, New York, NY (1997) Used Soft cover First Edition Quantity Available: 1 Used Mass Market Paperback First Edition Quantity Available: 1 Destination, Rates & Speeds Item Description: Macmillan, 1968. Mass Market Paperback. Book Condition: Used: Acceptable. First Edition. Out of the Silent Planet by C. S. Lewis. Macmillan, 1968. Binding: Mass Market Paperback Dust Jacket: No jacket. NOTES: 7th printing. Showing light exterior wear/creasing, some underlining in text.Images available upon request. Fast shipping, your satisfaction is guaranteed. Please email us with any questions. Bookseller Inventory # 004836 Used Soft cover First Edition Quantity Available: 1 Published by Pan Books Ltd. (1958) Used Soft cover First Edition Quantity Available: 1 Destination, Rates & Speeds Item Description: Pan Books Ltd., 1958. Soft cover. Book Condition: Fine. 1st Edition. 1st ed., 1st printing of the Pan Books (No. 213) duodecimo (7") ed. of this C.S. Lewis classic, the first in his "space adventure" series. Cover art by George Woodman. Slight scuffing to edges of spine, minor damage to bottom edge of spine. Pages intact with some bumping but no spotting or discoloration other than normal yellowing with age of high-acidity paper. Bookseller Inventory # 006592 Published by Ace Books, NY (1949) Used Paperback First Edition Destination, Rates & Speeds Item Description: Ace Books, NY, 1949. Paperback. No Jacket. First Edition. First Paperback Edition - Clear bright cover. Paper edges a touch color faded and show some light soil, top front corner bumped, small abrasion on top edge along ACE logo box. Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Science Fiction. Bookseller Inventory # 009951 Published by The Macmillan Company, New York Used Hardcover First Edition Destination, Rates & Speeds Item Description: The Macmillan Company, New York. Hard Cover. Book Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. First Macmillan Large Print Edition. No date. The text is complete and unabridged. 174 pages. Prelims, endpages and edges lightly foxed. Cloth boards in lightly edge-worn dust-jacket which is lighty floxed on its blind side and on the flaps. Size: 4to. Bookseller Inventory # 024634 Published by The MacMillan Company, New York (1960) Used Hardcover First Edition Used Soft cover First Edition Quantity Available: 1 Published by Avon Publishing Co., Inc., New York (1949) Used Paperback First Edition Destination, Rates & Speeds Item Description: Avon Publishing Co., Inc., New York, 1949. Paperback. First Avon edition, first printing. Avon book number #195. Owner's name on the inside of the front cover. Very good with minor tape mend at head of spine. A very attractive copy. Bookseller Inventory # 36977 ISBN 10: 0330021729 ISBN 13: 9780330021722 Used Paperback First Edition Published by Macmillan, New York (1975) Used Paperback First Edition Used Soft cover First Edition Quantity Available: 1 Destination, Rates & Speeds Item Description: Pan, 1955. Soft cover. Book Condition: Near Fine. No Jacket. 1st Edition. 1955 Pan Paperback 1st Edition 2nd Impression. Remarkable condition for age almost like new with wonderful cover design as shown. Superior Paperback bound in sections. Appears unread. Bookseller Inventory # ABE-2308247587323151016 ISBN 10: 0007157150 ISBN 13: 9780007157150 Used Hardcover First Edition Destination, Rates & Speeds Item Description: HarperCollins. PAPERBACK. Book Condition: Good. 0007157150 1949 Macmillan hard cover - 1st edition early printing - no dust jacket - some staining to cover and page edge - 1st page removed - webbing showing at front leaf - otherwise binding strong contents clean - enjoy. Bookseller Inventory # SKU1005305 Published by UK. Bodley Head (1990) Used Hardcover First Edition Destination, Rates & Speeds Item Description: UK. Bodley Head, 1990. Hardcover, First Edition of this Edition
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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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Haiti - GEOGRAPHY GEOGRAPHY Haiti Table of Contents Haiti is a country of only about 28,000 square kilometers, about the size of the state of Maryland. It occupies the western third of the Caribbean island of Hispaniola (La Isla Espa�ola); the Dominican Republic takes up the eastern two-thirds. Shaped like a horseshoe on its side, Haiti has two main peninsulas, one in the north and one in the south. Between the peninsulas is the Ile de la Gon�ve. Northwest of the northern peninsula is the Windward Passage, a strip of water that separates Haiti from Cuba, which is about ninety kilometers away. The eastern edge of the country borders the Dominican Republic. A series of treaties and protocols--the most recent of which was the Protocol of Revision of 1936--set the 388-kilometer eastern border, which is formed partly by the Pedernales River in the south and the Massacre River in the north. The mainland of Haiti has three regions: the northern region, which includes the northern peninsula; the central region; and the southern region, which includes the southern peninsula. In addition, Haiti controls several nearby islands. The northern region consists of the Massif du Nord (Northern Massif) and the Plaine du Nord (Northern Plain). The Massif du Nord, an extension of the central mountain range in the Dominican Republic, begins at Haiti's eastern border, north of the Guayamouc River, and extends to the northwest through the northern peninsula. The Massif du Nord ranges in elevation from 600 to 1,100 meters. The Plaine du Nord lies along the northern border with the Dominican Republic, between the Massif du Nord and the North Atlantic Ocean. This lowland area of 2,000 square kilometers is about 150 kilometers long and 30 kilometers wide. The central region consists of two plains and two sets of mountain ranges. The Plateau Central (Central Plateau) extends along both sides of the Guayamouc River, south of the Massif du Nord. It runs eighty-five kilometers from southeast to northwest and is thirty kilometers wide. To the southwest of the Plateau Central are the Montagnes Noires, with elevations of up to approximately 600 meters. The most northwestern part of this mountain range merges with the Massif du Nord. Southwest of the Montagnes Noires and oriented around the Artibonite River is the Plaine de l'Artibonite, measuring about 800 square kilometers. South of this plain lie the Cha�ne des Matheux and the Montagnes du Trou d'Eau, which are an extension of the Sierra de Neiba range of the Dominican Republic. The southern region consists of the Plaine du Cul-de-Sac and the mountainous southern peninsula. The Plaine du Cul-de-Sac is a natural depression, twelve kilometers wide, that extends thirtytwo kilometers from the border with the Dominican Republic to the coast of the Baie de Port-au-Prince. The mountains of the southern peninsula, an extension of the southern mountain chain of the Dominican Republic (the Sierra de Baoruco), extend from the Massif de la Selle in the east to the Massif de la Hotte in the west. The range's highest peak, the Morne de la Selle, is the highest point in Haiti, rising to an altitude of 2,715 meters. The Massif de la Hotte varies in elevation from 1,270 to 2,255 meters. The four islands of notable size in Haitian territory are Ile de la Gon�ve, Ile de la Tortue (Tortuga Island), Grande Cayemite, and Ile � Vache. Ile de la Gon�ve is sixty kilometers long and fifteen kilometers wide. The hills that cross the island rise to heights of up to 760 meters. Ile de la Tortue is located north of the northern peninsula, separated from the city of Port-de-Paix by a twelve-kilometer channel. Ile � Vache is located south of the southern pe
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Leeward Islands | islands, West Indies | Britannica.com Leeward Islands Alternative Titles: Îles Sous le Vent, Islas de Sotavento Related Topics Anguilla Leeward Islands, French Îles Sous le Vent, Spanish Islas de Sotavento, an arc of West Indian islands that constitute the most westerly and northerly of the Lesser Antilles , at the northeastern end of the Caribbean Sea , between latitudes 16° and 19° N and longitudes 61° and 65° W. The history of British, French, Spanish, and Dutch colonialism in the region has left its stamp on the islands’ language and culture as well as on many of the islands’ economies, which depend on trade and aid from former European administrative powers. The major islands are, from north to south, the United States Virgin Islands and British Virgin Islands (both geologically a part of the Greater Antilles ); Anguilla ; Saint Martin , an island that is partly French and partly Dutch; Saint-Barthélemy ; Saba ; Sint Eustatius ; Saint Kitts and Nevis ; Antigua and Barbuda ; Montserrat ; and Guadeloupe . Just south of this chain is the island country of Dominica , formerly administered by the British government as part of the Leewards but usually designated as part of the Windward Islands . Gustavia harbour, Saint-Barthélemy, Lesser Antilles. © Philip Coblentz—Digital Vision/Getty Images The Virgin Islands are part of a submerged mountain chain, like the other islands of the Greater Antilles. Areas of Antigua, Anguilla, Barbuda, and eastern Guadeloupe consist of formations of coral limestone, whereas the small chain from Saint Kitts to Montserrat forms a volcanic ridge; the volcano Soufrière on Guadeloupe is the highest mountain in the Lesser Antilles (at 4,813 feet [1,467 metres]). The climate of the Leeward Islands is drier than that farther south but does vary from region to region and in different parts of a single island; rainfall increases with elevation and in more southerly latitudes. Trade winds ameliorate the tropical heat. Hurricanes occur occasionally from June to October. The population of the Leewards is predominantly of African descent. Tourism is a leading source of income and seasonally brings in a large number of visitors, a significant part of whom are from mainland North America and Europe . Learn More in these related articles:
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The Russian city of Volgograd that was called Tsaritsyn from 1589 to 1925, changed its name in 1961 from what?
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Volgograd Volgograd Volgograd Volgograd formerly called Tsaritsyn (1598–1925) and later, Stalingrad (1925–1961) is a city and the administrative center of Volgograd Oblast, Russia. It is 80 kilometers long, and situated on the west bank of the Volga River. Volgograd originated with the foundation in 1589 of the fortress of Tsaritsyn at the confluence of the Tsaritsa and Volga Rivers. The fortress, which took its name from the local name Sary Su (Yellow Water/River in the Tatar language), was established to defend the unstable southern border of Tsarist Russia and became the nucleus of a trading settlement. It was captured twice by Cossack rebels, under Stepka Razin in the rebellion of 1670 and Yemelyan Pugachev in 1774. Tsaritsyn became an important river port and commercial centre in the 19th century. The city was the scene of heavy fighting during the Russian Civil War. Bolshevik forces occupied it during 1918, but were attacked by White forces under Anton Ivanovich Denikin. During the battle for Tsaritsyn the Bolsheviks were pushed back and surrounded at first, and only the actions of Josef Dzhugashvili (nicknamed 'Stalin'), then local chairman of the military committee, saved the city for the Bolsheviks. Stalin did so by recalling Zhloba's 'Steel Division' from the Caucasus which attacked the White Forces in the rear. In honor of Stalin's efforts in defending the city, it was renamed Stalingrad (literally: "Stalin city") in 1925. The name change is typical of the way towns and cities were re-named after Bolshevik leaders and heroes during Soviet times. Under Stalin, the city became heavily industrialized and was developed as a centre of heavy industry and trans-shipment by rail and river. During World War II (Great Patriotic War), the city of Stalingrad became the center of the Battle of Stalingrad as well as the pivotal turning point in the war against Germany. The battle lasted from August 19, 1942 to February 2, 1943. In terms of loss of human life, 1.7 million to 2 million Soviet soldiers were either killed, wounded or captured, as well as over 50,000 civilians killed. The city was reduced to rubble during the fierce fighting, but reconstruction began soon after the Germans were expelled from the city. For the heroism shown during the battle, Stalingrad was awarded the title Hero City in 1945, and King George VI of the United Kingdom awarded the citizens of Stalingrad a bejeweled sword in appreciation of the bravery that they had shown. A memorial complex commemorating the battle, dominated by an immense allegorical sculpture of Mother Russia, was erected on the Mamayev Kurgan, a hill that saw some of the most intense fighting during the battle. The Panorama museum, which is located alongside the Volga river, contains artifacts from World War II. These include a panoramic painting of the battlefield from the location of the monument "Mamayev Kurgan." There is an original rifle of the famous sniper Vasily Zaytsev, who was featured in the film Enemy at the Gates. In 1961, the city's name was changed to Volgograd ("Volga City") as part of Nikita Khrushchev's program of de-Stalinization. This was and remains somewhat contentious, given the fame of the name Stalingrad, and there were once serious proposals to change the name back during Konstantin Chernenko's brief administration in 1985. There is still a strong degree of local support for a reversion and proposals have been made from time to time, though as yet none have been accepted by the Russian government. Sign Up for Savings & Updates Your Name: RUSSIAN KVASRussian Kvas (квас) is an ancient and beloved beverage from … Get Social
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SEPTEMBER September 1 SEPTEMBER National day of Libya, commemorating Colonel Gaddafis overthrow of King Idris I in 1969. 1864: Birth of Sir Roger David Casement, British diplomat. During World War I, in 1914, he organized Irish prisoners of war into a brigade, and led a Republican uprising. The Germans sent them to Ireland in a submarine, but as they tried to land, Casement was arrested by the British on charges of treason, for which he was later tried and executed. 1904: Helen Keller, deaf and blind from infancy, graduated from Radcliffe College with honours. 1920: France established the state of Lebanon, with Beirut as its capital. 1923: Over 300,000 people died in a huge earthquake in Japan, and Tokyo and Yokohama were devastated. 1933: Publication date of The Shape of Things to Come, the science fiction classic by H G Wells. 1939: Germany invaded Poland, starting the Second World War. 1951: The Premier supermarket opened in Earls Court, London, the first supermarket in Britain. 1972: Bobby Fischer won the world chess championships at Reykjavik against Boris Spassky. He was the first US player to win the world championships. 2 SEPTEMBER 1666: In a bakery in Pudding Lane, the Great Fire of London began. The blaze was devastating, causing five times as much damage as the Blitz. The fire spread to a nearby warehouse filled with tar barrels, which exploded, and the flames burned for four days, destroying 13,000 buildings. 1726: Birth of John Howard, English prison reformer. As high sheriff, it was his job to inspect Bedford jail, and the conditions he found there were shocking. The physical environment was filthy, and the jailers were paid not in regular salaries but in prisoners fees. He persuaded Parliament to eliminate many of the abuses. 1858: In New York, a songwriter known only as J.K. copyrighted The Yellow Rose of Texas. 1906: Roald Amundsen sailed the last part of his journey around the Northwest Passage. 1914: Birth of Lord George Brown, British statesman, who brought his frank and colourful personality to his position as Foreign Secretary during Harold Wilsons Labour government from 1966-8. 1923: The first elections were held in the Irish Free State. 1942: 50,000 Jews were killed by the German SS as they used flame-throwers and grenades to destroy the Warsaw Ghetto after weeks of resistance. 1945: On board the aircraft carrier Missouri in Tokyo Bay, General MacArthur accepted Japans surrender, which ended the Second World War. Ho Chi Minh became President of the new North Vietnam Republic. 1980: The BBC cricket commentator John Arlott retired after 35 years of broadcasting. This was his last days work, on the Lords Centenary Match. 1987: Philips introduced the video disc, called CD-video, which combined digital sound with high-definition video. 3 SEPTEMBER 1728: Birth of Matthew Boulton, English engineer. He and James Watt collaborated to invent and manufacture the steam engine. 1752: Britain abandoned the Julian Calendar, which designated this day as 3 September, and adopted the Gregorian Calendar, making this day 14 September. 1783: Britain signed a treaty in Paris which acknowledged US independence, bringing the war to an end. 1899: Birth of Sir Frank Macfarlane Burnet, Australian immunologist. He and Peter Medawar discovered acquired immunological tolerance to tissue transplants, and their work won them the Nobel Prize for Physiology in 1960. 1916: During a raid on London, Captain Leefe Robinsons biplane attacked a Zeppelin, which caught fire and crashed in Hertfordshire. He was the first pilot ever to shoot down a Zeppelin, and thousands of witnesses on the ground cheered his victory. He won the Victoria Cross for his heroism. 1930: Diedonne Coste and Maurice Bellonte completed the first non-stop flight from Paris to New York. 1935: On Bonneville Salt Flats, Utah, Malcolm Campbell drove his Bluebird at 301.13 mph, setting a new world landspeed record. 1939: The Second World War began as Britain and France declared war on Germany. 1950: Nino Farina of Italy won the Monza Grand Prix, the first ever
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Pentecost | Define Pentecost at Dictionary.com Pentecost [pen-ti-kawst, -kost] /ˈpɛn tɪˌkɔst, -ˌkɒst/ Spell noun 1. a Christian festival celebrated on the seventh Sunday after Easter, commemorating the descent of the Holy Ghost upon the apostles; Whitsunday. 2. before 1000; Middle English pentecoste, Old English pentecosten < Late Latin pentēcostē < Greek pentēkostḗ (hēmérā) fiftieth (day) Dictionary.com Unabridged Examples from the Web for Pentecost Expand Historical Examples The Pentecost, or Feast of Weeks, which began on the 6th day of the 3d month, and lasted seven days. This experience was identical in character with that of the Jewish saints at Pentecost. Sanctification J. W. Byers It is the companion to one of the Pentecost by Gregorio Pagani, which sufficiently proves that it has no common merit. How many of the dear people of God today have never had their Pentecost! Sanctification J. W. Byers The plain-music of William Boyd's “Pentecost,” (with modulations in the tenor), creates a new accent for the familiar lines. British Dictionary definitions for Pentecost Expand noun 1. a Christian festival occurring on Whit Sunday commemorating the descent of the Holy Ghost on the apostles 2. (Judaism) Also called Feast of Weeks, Shavuot. the harvest festival celebrated fifty days after the second day of Passover on the sixth and seventh days of Sivan, and commemorating the giving the Torah on Mount Sinai Word Origin Old English, from Church Latin pentēcostē, from Greek pentēkostē fiftieth Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012 Word Origin and History for Pentecost Expand Old English Pentecosten "Christian festival on seventh Sunday after Easter," from Late Latin pentecoste, from Greek pentekoste (hemera) "fiftieth (day)," fem. of pentekostos, from pentekonta "fifty," from pente "five" (see five ). The Hellenic name for the Old Testament Feast of Weeks, a Jewish harvest festival observed on 50th day of the Omer (see Lev. xxiii:16). Online Etymology Dictionary, © 2010 Douglas Harper Expand Pentecost definition In the New Testament , the day that the Holy Spirit descended upon the disciples of Jesus . Pentecost is the Greek name for Shavuot, the spring harvest festival of the Israelites , which was going on when the Holy Spirit came. The disciples were together in Jerusalem after Jesus' Resurrection and return to heaven , fearful because he had left them. On that morning, however, “there appeared unto them cloven tongues like as of fire, and it sat upon each of them. And they were all filled with the Holy Ghost, and began to speak with other tongues, as the Spirit gave them utterance.” Because of the festival, crowds of visitors were in Jerusalem, speaking many languages, but the disciples of Jesus moved among them and spoke to them all, and “every man heard them speak in his own language” about “the wonderful works of God.” Peter then made a powerful speech to the crowds in the city, and many were baptized as new followers of Jesus. The American Heritage® New Dictionary of Cultural Literacy, Third Edition Copyright © 2005 by Houghton Mifflin Company. Published by Houghton Mifflin Company. All rights reserved. Pentecost in the Bible Expand i.e., "fiftieth", found only in the New Testament (Acts 2:1; 20:16; 1 Cor. 16:8). The festival so named is first spoken of in Ex. 23:16 as "the feast of harvest," and again in Ex. 34:22 as "the day of the firstfruits" (Num. 28:26). From the sixteenth of the month of Nisan (the second day of the Passover), seven complete weeks, i.e., forty-nine days, were to be reckoned, and this feast was held on the fiftieth day. The manner in which it was to be kept is described in Lev. 23:15-19; Num. 28:27-29. Besides the sacrifices prescribed for the occasion, every one was to bring to the Lord his "tribute of a free-will offering" (Deut. 16:9-11). The purpose of this feast was to commemorate the completion of the grain harvest. Its distinguishing feat
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Bloody Sunday (1972) | Military Wiki | Fandom powered by Wikia Osnabrück barracks (Germany) Bloody Sunday (Irish language: Domhnach na FolaScript error ) [1] [2] —sometimes called the Bogside Massacre [3] —was an incident on 30 January 1972 in the Bogside area of Derry, Northern Ireland, in which 26 civil-rights protesters and bystanders were shot by soldiers of the British Army . Thirteen males, seven of whom were teenagers, died immediately or soon after, while the death of another man four-and-a-half months later was attributed to the injuries he received on that day. Two protesters were also injured when they were run down by army vehicles. [4] Five of those wounded were shot in the back. [5] The incident occurred during a Northern Ireland Civil Rights Association march; the soldiers involved were members of the First Battalion of the Parachute Regiment (1 Para). [6] Two investigations have been held by the British government. The Widgery Tribunal , held in the immediate aftermath of the event, largely cleared the soldiers and British authorities of blame—Widgery described the soldiers' shooting as "bordering on the reckless"—but was widely criticised as a " whitewash ". [7] [8] [9] The Saville Inquiry , chaired by Lord Saville of Newdigate , was established in 1998 to reinvestigate the events. Following a 12-year inquiry, Saville's report was made public on 15 June 2010, and contained findings of fault that could re-open the controversy, and potentially lead to criminal investigations for some soldiers involved in the killings. [10] The report found that all of those shot were unarmed, and that the killings were both "unjustified and unjustifiable." On the publication of the Saville report the British prime minister, David Cameron, made a formal apology on behalf of the United Kingdom. [11] The Provisional Irish Republican Army 's (IRA) campaign against the partition of Ireland had begun in the two years prior to Bloody Sunday, but public perceptions of the day boosted the status of, and recruitment into, the organisation enormously. [12] Bloody Sunday remains among the most significant events in the Troubles of Northern Ireland, chiefly because those who died were shot by the British army rather than paramilitaries, in full view of the public and the press. [3] Contents Main article: The Troubles In the late 1960s, perceived discrimination against the Catholic minority in electoral boundaries, voting rights, and the allocation of public housing [13] led organisations such as Northern Ireland Civil Rights Association (NICRA) to mount a non-violent campaign for change, [14] although NICRA were secretly sponsored by IRA in the hope that there would be a campaign of civil disturbance which would unseat the unionist government in Belfast. [15] While initially welcomed by the Catholics as a neutral force, relations between them and the Army soon deteriorated. [16] In response to escalating levels of violence across Northern Ireland, internment without trial was introduced on 9 August 1971. [17] In a quid pro quo gesture to nationalists, all marches and parades were banned, including the flashpoint march by the Apprentice Boys of Derry which was due to take place on 12 August. [18] There was disorder across Northern Ireland following the introduction of internment, with 21 people being killed in three days of rioting. [19] On 10 August, Bombardier Paul Challenor became the first soldier to be killed by the Provisional IRA in Derry, when he was shot by a sniper on the Creggan estate . [20] A further six soldiers had been killed in Derry by mid-December 1971. [21] 1,332 rounds were fired at the British Army, who also faced 211 explosions and 180 nail bombs [21] and who fired 364 rounds in return. Provisional IRA activity also increased across Northern Ireland with thirty British soldiers being killed in the remaining months of 1971, in contrast to the ten soldiers killed during the pre-internment period of the year. [19] Both the Official IRA and Provisional IRA had established "no-go" areas for the British Army and RUC in
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K2 | mountain, Asia | Britannica.com mountain, Asia Alternative Titles: Chogori, Dapsang, Mount Godwin Austen, Qogir Feng Related Topics Walter Bonatti K2, Chinese Qogir Feng, also called Mount Godwin Austen, called locally Dapsang or Chogori, the world’s second highest peak (28,251 feet [8,611 metres]), second only to Mount Everest . K2 is located in the Karakoram Range and lies partly in a Chinese-administered enclave of the Kashmir region within the Uygur Autonomous Region of Xinjiang of China and partly in the Gilgit-Baltistan portion of Kashmir under the administration of Pakistan . K2 (Mount Godwin Austen), in the Karakoram Range, viewed from the Gilgit-Baltistan district of the … The glacier- and snow-covered mountain rises from its base at about 15,000 feet (4,570 metres) on the Godwin Austen Glacier, a tributary of the Baltoro Glacier. The mountain was discovered and measured in 1856 by Col. T.G. Montgomerie of the Survey of India, and it was given the symbol K2 because it was the second peak measured in the Karakoram Range. The name Mount Godwin Austen is for the peak’s first surveyor, Col. H.H. Godwin Austen, a 19th-century English geographer. The first attempt to reach the summit was made by an Anglo-Swiss expedition in 1902 that ascended to 18,600 feet (5,670 metres) on the peak’s northeastern crest. Other unsuccessful attempts included an Italian expedition in 1909, led by Luigi Amedeo, duke d’Abruzzi , via the southeastern ridge (later called the Abruzzi Ridge) that reached approximately 20,000 feet (6,100 metres). In 1938 an American expedition led by Charles Houston via the Abruzzi Ridge reached about 26,000 feet (7,925 metres); in 1939 another American-led expedition following the same route reached about 27,500 feet (8,380 metres); and in 1953 another expedition led by Houston reached 25,900 feet (7,900 metres) on the Abruzzi Ridge. Finally, in 1954, an Italian expedition consisting of five scientists (including the geologist Ardito Desio as leader), a doctor, a photographer, and 12 others, including a Pakistani, managed to conquer the Abruzzi Ridge despite the severe weather conditions. The summit was reached at 6 pm on July 31, 1954, by Achille Compagnoni and Lino Lacedelli . In the course of the ascent, Mario Puchoz, one of the guides, died of pneumonia. Similar Topics K2 - Student Encyclopedia (Ages 11 and up) The second highest mountain in the world has perhaps the shortest name: K2 (also called Mount Godwin Austen). It rises to 28,251 feet (8,611 meters) above sea level in the Karakoram Range of the western Himalayas, on the border between Baltistan (in the part of Kashmir controlled by Pakistan) and China. Colonel T.G. Montgomerie, who found and measured the mountain in 1856 as part of the Survey of India, named it "K2" because it was the second mountain he surveyed in the Karakorams. Soon it received an alternate name, Mount Godwin Austen, for a famous English mountaineer and leading participant in the survey. Article History
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Aira Force. Aira Force OS grid ref. NY 399 204 Aira Force, perhaps the most famous and one of the most frequently visited waterfalls in the Lake District, is situated in woodland near the northern shore of Ullswater , about 3 miles along the A592 from Patterdale and about 150 yards from the junction with the A5091. Aira Beck plunges dramatically around 65 feet through an overhead bridge and over the rocks. The beck has its source high on the slopes of Stybarrow Dodd. The term "force" is used in many parts of the Lake District as a synonym for "waterfall"; it has its origins in the Old Norse word fors . The force is a spectacular, roaring waterfall which falls over seventy feet of rock, sending dropets of spray high into the air. There are bridges above and below the force which afford superb views, the upper is an old pack horse bridge. Aira Force can be accessed from a car Park near to Ullswater, via a charming half mile route taking the visitor through a pleasant Victorian arboretum which is managed by the National Trust. The car park provides a cafe, information and toilets. The path continues from the higher packhorse bridge, following the course of Aira Beck to the smaller waterfall of High Force. In the 1780's the Howard family of nearby Greystoke Castle owned a hunting lodge near to Aira Force and landscaped the area below the waterfall, planting over two hundred specimens of cedars, firs, pines and spruces. Red squirrels inhabit the woodland. The fall is mentioned in at least three of William Wordsworth's poems, who visited the area frequently. The force has attracted an interesting medieval legend, which Wordsworth relates in his poem, The Somnambulist. The hunting lodge at the site was reportedly the home to a girl named Emma who was engaged to a knight, Sir Eglamore. Sir Eglamore's long absences affected Emma badly and she consequently began to sleepwalk, apparently wandering along the path near the waterfall while so affected. Her returning fiance sighted and grabbed her, startling her into wakefulness, at which she fell into the water below and perished. The broken hearted Sir Eglamore lived out the remainder of his life as a recluse in a cave near the force.
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How and When Did 'The Simpsons' Begin? How and When Did 'The Simpsons' Begin? How and When Did 'The Simpsons' Begin? Simpsons Roasting on an Open Fire. Twentieth Century Fox By Nancy Basile Updated August 09, 2016. The Simpsons began as a series of "bumpers" or animated shorts for The Tracey Ullman Show on April 19, 1987, and premiered as a full animated series on December 17, 1989, on FOX. The first episode was "Simpsons Roasting on an Open Fire" (pictured). Regular broadcasts began on Sunday night beginning January 14, 1990. Matt Groening , the artist behind the comic strip Life in Hell, created the Simpson family using the names of his own father, mother and sisters. (If you look closely at Homer Simpson, his thin hairline and his ear form the initials M.G.) He also has a sister named Patty, but no brother named Bart. His brother is named Mark. See also: The Simpsons Funniest Characters He grew up in Portland, Oregon, which neighbors a town called Springfield . He has said that, as a child, he loved that Father Knows Best was set in Springfield , because he imagined it being his Springfield. Matt Groening grew up watching all the old Warner Bros. cartoons—Bugs Bunny, Daffy Duck, Roadrunner —as well as Rocky and Bullwinkle. continue reading below our video Profile of The Simpsons He kept his character design simple to mimic the characters from those classic cartoons. He also grew up watching The Flintstones, but he knew he could do better . James L. Brooks was the executive producer of The Tracey Ullman show, and wanted to include animated shorts in the program. He had seen Groening’s Life in Hell strip and asked Groening to pitch some ideas. Groening has later said that only when he got to Brooks’ office did he realize that doing Life in Hell on TV would mean surrendering his rights to them. So, on the fly, Groening came up with the now-iconic characters loosely modeled on his own family. Forty-eight one-minute Simpsons shorts aired on the program. Ultimately, Brooks noticed that they were getting a lot of attention. He also knew that Matt Groening dreamed of making a primetime animated series, even though there were none at the time. Brooks, with his background in sitcoms (The Mary Tyler Moore Show, Taxi) and Groening, with his experience as a cartoonist and animator, were the perfect pair to create The Simpsons as we know it today—which looks and sounds notably different from its original iteration Today, each half-hour episode takes approximately eight months to make, from when the story breaks in the writer's room, to having an episode animated by Film Roman, to when the cast records their lines. For the first four seasons, much of the focus was on Bart and his pranks. Gradually the spotlight shifted to Homer , because there are more opportunities for jokes and much more dire consequences for Homer's actions. Dan Castellaneta (Homer) and Julie Kavner (Marge) were regular members of The Tracey Ullman Show cast when they were asked to voice characters for The Simpsons. Nancy Cartwright originally auditioned for the role of Lisa, but she was more interested in Bart, so they let her audition for Bart instead. Hank Azaria joined the cast in the second season with very little voice-over work to his credit. Yeardley Smith never meant to do voice-over work, but went to The Simpsons audition because she was "the actress who went to every audition." Matt Groening was impressed with Harry Shearer in This is Spinal Tap and asked him to be a part of The Simpsons cast. See also: Who does what voice on The Simpsons? In 1991, Tracey Ullman sued 20th Century Fox for a percentage of the profits made from The Simpsons merchandise. She claimed that her contract gave her a piece of any merchandising profits that would stem from the show. However, James L. Brooks testified that she had no part in creating The Simpsons animated shorts that were part of The Tracey Ullman Show. The Simpsons is the longest-running scripted show in TV history. Since premiering in December, 1989, the series has become a cultural phenomenon, recognizabl
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Cartoon Characters, Cast and Crew for Cars Pixar Animation Studios, Walt Disney Studios Buena Vista Pictures, Walt Disney Pictures Feature Length Theatrical Animated Film Cartoon Characters: Lightning McQueen, Doc Hudson, Sally Carrera, Mater, Ramone, Luigi, Guido, Flo, Sarge, Sheriff, Fillmore, Lizzie, Mack, Hamm Truck, Abominable Snow Plow, P.T. Flea Car, Red, Peterbilt, Chick Hicks, The King, Harv, Bob Cutlass, Darrell Cartrip, Van, Minny, Tex, Rusty Rust-eze, Dusty Rust-eze, Mrs. The King, Fred, Junior, Michael Schumacher Ferrari, Jay Limo, Mario Andretti, Kori Turbowitz, Not Chuck, Boost, Snotrod, Wingo, DJ, Tia, Mia, Motorhome Race Fans, Woody Car, Buzz Lightyear Car, Mike Car, Sullivan Truck, Flik Car. Vocal Talent: Owen Wilson (Lightning McQueen), Paul Newman (Doc Hudson), Bonnie Hunt (Sally Carrera), Larry The Cable Guy (Mater), Cheech Marin (Ramone), Tony Shalhoub (Luigi), Guido Quaroni (Guido), Jenifer Lewis (Flo), Paul Dooley (Sarge), Michael Wallis (Sheriff), George Carlin (Fillmore), Katherine Helmond (Lizzie), John Ratzenberger (Mack, Hamm Truck, Abominable Snow Plow, P.T. Flea Car), Joe Ranft (Red, Peterbilt), Michael Keaton (Chick Hicks), Richard Petty (The King), Jeremy Piven (Harv), Bob Costas (Bob Cutlass), Darrell Waltrip (Darrell Cartrip), Richard Kind (Van), Edie McClurg (Minny), Humpy Wheeler (Tex), Tom Magliozzi (Rusty Rust-eze), Ray Magliozzi (Dusty Rust-eze), Lynda Petty (Mrs. The King), Andrew Stanton (Fred), Dale Earnhardt Jr. (Junior), Michael Schumacher (Michael Schumacher Ferrari), Jay Leno (Jay Limo), Mario Andretti (Mario Andretti), Sarah Clark (Kori Turbowitz), Mike "No Name" Nelson (Not Chuck), Jonas Rivera (Boost), Lou Romano (Snotrod), Adrian Ochoa (Wingo), E.J. Holowicki (DJ), Elissa Knight (Tia), Lindsey Collins (Mia), Larry Benton (Motorhome Race Fan), Douglas "Mater" Keener (Motorhome Race Fan), Tom Hanks (Woody Car), Tim Allen (Buzz Lightyear Car), Billy Crystal (Mike Car), John Goodman (Sullivan Truck), Dave Foley (Flik Car), Jack Angel, Michael Bell, Bob Bergen, Susan Blu, Andrea Boerries, Marco Boerries, Rodger Bumpass, Torbin Xan Bullock, Richard Cawood, Scott Clark, Kathy Coates, John Cygan, Jennifer Darling, Paul Eiding, Bill Farmer, Brian Fee, Teresa Ganzel, Craig Good, Jess Harnell, Artie Kempner, Hooman Khalili, Sonoko Konishi, Erik Langley, Sherry Lynn, Danny Mann, Mickie T. McGowan, Laraine Newman, Teddy Newton, Colleen O'Shaughnessey, Bob Peterson, Steve Purcell, Jan Rabson, A.J. Riebli III, Dan Scanlon, Stephen Schaffer, Ken Schretzmann, Bob Scott, Matt Staudt, Jay Ward, Jim Ward, Colette Whitaker. Directed By John Lasseter. Produced By Darla K. Anderson. Animated By Carlos Baena, Michael Stocker. Effects Animator: Jason Johnson. Written By John Lasseter, Don Lake. Screenplay: Phil Lorin, Kiel Murray, Dan Fogelman. Story: Jorgen Klubien, Joe Ranft. Additional Screenplay: Robert L. Baird, Dan Gerson, Bonnie Hunt. Edited By Ken Schretzmann.
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How to Play Chess: Rules and Basics - Chess.com Chess.com Forums Learn to Play Chess It's never too late to learn how to play chess - the most popular game in the world! If you are totally new to the game or even want to learn all of the rules and strategies, read on! Getting Better at Chess History of Chess The origins of chess are not exactly clear, though most believe it evolved from earlier chess-like games played in India almost two thousand years ago.The game of chess we know today has been around since the 15th century where it became popular in Europe. The Goal of Chess Chess is a game played between two opponents on opposite sides of a board containing 64 squares of alternating colors. Each player has 16 pieces: 1 king, 1 queen, 2 rooks, 2 bishops, 2 knights, and 8 pawns. The goal of the game is to checkmate the other king. Checkmate happens when the king is in a position to be captured (in check) and cannot escape from capture. Starting a Game At the beginning of the game the chessboard is laid out so that each player has the white (or light) color square in the bottom right-hand side. The chess pieces are then arranged the same way each time. The second row (or rank) is filled with pawns. The rooks go in the corners, then the knights next to them, followed by the bishops, and finally the queen, who always goes on her own matching color (white queen on white, black queen on black), and the king on the remaining square. The player with the white pieces always moves first. Therefore, players generally decide who will get to be white by chance or luck such as flipping a coin or having one player guess the color of the hidden pawn in the other player's hand. White then makes a move, followed by black, then white again, then black and so on until the end of the game. How the Pieces Move Each of the 6 different kinds of pieces moves differently. Pieces cannot move through other pieces (though the knight can jump over other pieces), and can never move onto a square with one of their own pieces. However, they can be moved to take the place of an opponent's piece which is then captured. Pieces are generally moved into positions where they can capture other pieces (by landing on their square and then replacing them), defend their own pieces in case of capture, or control important squares in the game. The King The king is the most important piece, but is one of the weakest. The king can only move one square in any direction - up, down, to the sides, and diagonally. Click on the '>' button in the diagram below to see how the king can move around the board. The king may never move himself into check (where he could be captured). The Queen The queen is the most powerful piece. She can move in any one straight direction - forward, backward, sideways, or diagonally - as far as possible as long as she does not move through any of her own pieces. And, like with all pieces, if the queen captures an opponent's piece her move is over. Click through the diagram below to see how the queens move. Notice how the white queen captures the black queen and then the black king is forced to move. The Rook The rook may move as far as it wants, but only forward, backward, and to the sides. The rooks are particularly powerful pieces when they are protecting each other and working together! The Bishop The bishop may move as far as it wants, but only diagonally. Each bishop starts on one color (light or dark) and must always stay on that color. Bishops work well together because they cover up each other’s weaknesses. The Knight Knights move in a very different way from the other pieces – going two squares in one direction, and then one more move at a 90 degree angle, just like the shape of an “L”. Knights are also the only pieces that can move over other pieces. The Pawn Pawns are unusual because they move and capture in different ways: they move forward, but capture diagonally. Pawns can only move forward one square at a time, except for their very first move where they can move forward two squares. Pawns can only capture one square diagonally
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How Many Counters Does Each Player Have at the Start of a Game of Backgammon | uk.QACollections.com How Many Counters Does Each Player Have at the Start of a Game of Backgammon How Many Counters Does Each Player Have at the Start of a Game of Backgammon? Each Player as 15 counters in a Backgammon. The counters are also known as checkers, draughts, stones, men or chips. Backgammon is one of the oldest board games, with archaeological evidence up to ... Read More » Related Videos Top Q&A For: How Many Counters Does Each Player Have at the ... How Many Counters in Backgammon? Backgammon has thirty pieces, or fifteen for each of the two players. The pieces in Backgammon are also known as checkers, draughts, pieces, men, stones or counters. How Many Senators Does Each State Have? Each state is represented by two senators. Each senator is given six years senate terms. According to the law, no person shall be a senator who have not attained the age of thirty. Where to Buy Backgammon Game Sets? Backgammon can be a fun and exciting game for the whole family to enjoy. When choosing a Backgammon set to buy, you will want to shop from a place that gives you a variety of options in style, desi... Read More » http://www.ehow.co.uk/how_4557155_where-buy-backgammon-game-sets.html How Many Calories Should a Man Have Each Day? A man's daily calorie intake is influenced by his age and activity levels, as well as his weight and other health factors. If you are trying to lose weight, you'll obviously need to intake fewer ca... Read More »
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Riders of the Purple Sage by Zane Grey | PenguinRandomHouse.com Add to Cart About Riders of the Purple Sage Told by a master storyteller who, according to critic Russell Nye, “combined adventure, action, violence, crisis, conflict, sentimentalism, and sex in an extremely shrewd mixture,” Riders of the Purple Sage is a classic of the Western genre. It is the story of Lassiter, a gunslinging avenger in black, who shows up in a remote Utah town just in time to save the young and beautiful rancher Jane Withersteen from having to marry a Mormon elder against her will. Lassiter is on his own quest, one that ends when he discovers a secret grave on Jane’s grounds. “[Zane Grey’s] popularity was neither accidental nor undeserved,” wrote Nye. “Few popular novelists have possessed such a grasp of what the public wanted and few have developed Grey’s skill at supplying it.” About Riders of the Purple Sage Told by a master storyteller who, according to critic Russell Nye, “combined adventure, action, violence, crisis, conflict, sentimentalism, and sex in an extremely shrewd mixture,” Riders of the Purple Sage is a classic of the Western genre. It is the story of Lassiter, a gunslinging avenger in black, who shows up in a remote Utah town just in time to save the young and beautiful rancher Jane Withersteen from having to marry a Mormon elder against her will. Lassiter is on his own quest, one that ends when he discovers a secret grave on Jane’s grounds. “[Zane Grey’s] popularity was neither accidental nor undeserved,” wrote Nye. “Few popular novelists have possessed such a grasp of what the public wanted and few have developed Grey’s skill at supplying it.” Get the news you want from Penguin Random House Praise “[Zane Grey is] an amazingly significant literary phenomenon.”—Hamlin Garland About Zane Grey Zane Grey was an American author best know for his influential work in the early days of the Western genre. About Zane Grey Zane Grey was an American author best know for his influential work in the early days of the Western genre. Product Details
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The Boys of Summer by Don Henley Songfacts The Boys of Summer by Don Henley Songfacts Songfacts This is about looking back on a past relationship and wanting your ex back - wanting to return to what you had. The first verse depicts how the writer is left behind. His ex has moved on but he hasn't and still hangs onto hope: "But babe, I'm gonna get you back, I'm gonna show you what I'm made of / those days are gone forever I should just let them go but..." At first he is hanging onto hope but then he realizes that he must let go. The "Boys of Summer" could refer to the boys his ex is now seeing, and how they are just summer flings, while he is in it for the long haul. Don Henley told the NME that he really did see a Deadhead sticker on a Cadillac. Said the Eagles frontman: "I was driving down the San Diego freeway and got passed by a $21,000 Cadillac Seville, the status symbol of the Right-wing upper-middle-class American bourgeoisie – all the guys with the blue blazers with the crests and the grey pants – and there was this Grateful Dead 'Deadhead' bumper sticker on it!" The opening lyrics ("Nobody on the roads, nobody on the beach") refer to the California coast as summer turns into fall. It becomes a much quieter place when the weather gets cold. The title comes from a baseball book by Roger Kahn called Boys of Summer. The book is about The Brooklyn Dodgers, who broke the hearts of their fans when they moved to Los Angeles. The music was written by Mike Campbell, who worked with Tom Petty as a guitarist and producer for many years. He has also written tracks for many songs, including "Refugee," "Stop Draggin' My Heart Around," and "Don't Do Me Like That." Campbell offered this to Petty, but he turned it down and the song went to Henley, who wrote the lyrics. Campbell also played guitar on this and produced it. Mike Campbell told us about recording this song: "I used to have a 4-track machine in my house and I had just gotten a drum machine - it's when the Roger Linn drum machine first came out. I was playing around with that and came up with a rhythm. I made the demo on my little 4-track and I showed it to Tom, but at the time, the record we were working on, Southern Accents, it didn't really sound like anything that would fit into the album. The producer we were working with at the time, Jimmy Iovine, called me up one day and said he had spoken with Don, who I'd never met, and said that he was looking for songs. He gave me his number and I called him up and played it for him and he called me the next day and said he put it on in his car and had written these words and wanted to record it. That's kind of how it started. Basically, he wanted to recreate the demo as close as we could. We ended up changing the key for the voice. We actually cut it in one key, did the whole record with overdubs and everything, and then he decided to change the key like a half step up or something, we had to do the whole record again, but it turned out pretty good." The video for this song was the big winner at the 1985 MTV Video Music Awards, just the second year the awards were held. It won for Video of the Year, Best Director, Best Art Direction, and Best Cinematography. The director was Jean-Baptiste Mondino, a French graphic designer/photographer who had made a video for the song "Cargo de Nuit" by a French singer named Axel Bauer. Mondino sent that video to Jeff Ayeroff, an executive at Henley's label, Geffen Records. Ayeroff flew Mondino to California and had him meet with Henley, who was baffled by the pitch but decided to go with it and let Mondino do his thing. Speaking about his connection to the song in the book I Want My MTV, Mondino said: "I was living in Paris, and we were into a new era, more modern. But I couldn't refuse to go to LA - it was like a dream. When I got there, I was very disappointed, because there's a big difference between what I saw when I was a kid in the beautiful old Hollywood movies, and what LA's actually about. When I listened to 'Boys Of Summer,' there was something nostalgic - he was looking back, tal
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Silkworm's Diet | Animals - mom.me Silkworm's Diet China forbade selling silkworms outside the country for centuries. Photos.com/Photos.com/Getty Images Silkworms are picky eaters: They like only one type of food: leaves from the white mulberry tree. Humans engaged in sericulture -- the keeping of silkworms for the purpose of harvesting silk from the insects' cocoons -- feed silkworms their preference for the highest-quality silk. It is not necessary to provide silkworms with water. White Mulberry Tree The silkworm's appetite for the white mulberry tree leaf is so voracious that arborists and botanists often refer to the tree as the silkworm mulberry. Its leaves are the silkworms' top choice for food; usually it's the only choice silkworms readily accept. Leaves that are just fully developed but still young and tender are best for feeding silkworms, according to the United States Department of Agriculture. That dining preference is a good thing for silkworms: White mulberry trees have short life spans but grow much faster than other trees, thus quickly producing matured leaves. Osage Orange When white mulberry leaves aren't available, silkworms will eat the leaves of the osage-orange tree as well as other mulberry tree species. It's more like a necessary evil than a preferred choice: The quality of the silk produced via worms eating these leaves is generally not as high as that produced via silkworms eating white mulberry. Captive Diet The discussion of silkworms' preferred food is, in reality, moot. This is because silkworms no longer live in natural or wild settings where they can make their own dietary choices. Humans provide their food and keep them in production-oriented settings. According to the online magazine Informed Farmer, silkworms were domesticated in China nearly 5,000 years ago. Silkworms have become extinct outside of silk factories and the hobby boxes that children sometimes keep them in, according to the Burke's Backyard website. An artificial diet comprising primarily mulberry leaves is available at most pet or feed stores. Voracious Appetite Silkworms eat, and they eat some more. As larvae, silkworms never stop eating, according to the Burke's Backyard website. It was their insatiable appetite for white mulberry tree leaves that inadvertently created the demand for the silk produced by their cocoons. According to a legend posted at Burke's Backyard, silk was discovered when Chinese Emperor Huangdi ordered his wife Xilingshi to find out what was damaging his mulberry tree. She discovered white worms eating the leaves and spinning shiny cocoons. In an experimental move, Xilingshi dropped a cocoon into hot water in a tea cup to see if the worm would die. The pupa inside the cocoon did perish, but in the process, a slender thread of silk unwound itself from the cocoon and started an industry the Chinese kept secret for centuries. How Much to Feed It is best to acquire fresh mulberry leaves to feed silkworms. Give them as much as they will consume. If you are buying artificial food, the Silkworm Shop recommends 2 pounds of silkworm food to raise 50 silkworms from egg to cocoon.
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Quiz for March 20th [Archive] - Shelled Warriors Forums This is a 'not so obvious' quiz. Things are not so easy as they first appear:evil::evil::evil: 1.From which country did French horns originate? Germany 2.What mineral is an Alaskan diamond? Quartz 3.The Portuguese Man o' War (a sea-dwelling jellyfish-like invertebrate) alludes to a warship design devised in which country? England 4.In the story of Cinderella (the French medieval version, which gave us the modern Western version) what were Cinderella's slippers made from? Squirrel Fur 5.What is the main ingredient of a mince pie? Fruit 6.From what type of creature is Bombay duck made? Fish 7.What colour is orange blossom? White 8.According to the Bible how many (of each) sheep, cows and goats were taken onto Noah's Ark? Seven or Fourteen 9.Where did Panama hats originate? Ecuador 10.What type of animal inspired the creation of Bugs Bunny, Brer Rabbit, and the Easter Bunny? Hare 11.Where did tulips come from originally - specifically what (past) capital city and country exported the first tulips? Istanbul , Turkey 12.What type of building is a picture palace? Cinema 13.What is the main fruit ingredient of the traditional (orange) Jaffa Cake biscuit?Apricot 14.What type of creature is a prairie dog?Rodent 15.What meat is hamburger made from? Beef 16.How many people were in the band The Thompson Twins? Three 17.What type of alcoholic drink is barley wine? Beer 18.What is lava bread? Seaweed 19.What is the main ingredient of the dish Welsh Rabbit? Cheese 20.What colour is the black box on a plane? Orange 1st Place EthelandEdna
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Swoosh! There It Is. In Fact, Swooshlike Logos Are Everywhere - TheStreet TheStreet Swoosh! There It Is. In Fact, Swooshlike Logos Are Everywhere Net firms emphasize their creativity, but when it comes to company logos, many opt for the tried-and-true. George Mannes Jul 4, 2000 7:01 AM EDT The Internet is supposed to be the cradle of innovation. So why do four out of five dot-coms have virtually the same logo? Yes, it's true. A tireless investigation by TheStreet.com reveals that most Net companies -- you know, those groundbreaking birthplaces of revolutionary ideas -- behave like sheep when it comes to designing the graphics that represent their corporate identity. Start looking at the bottom of full-page ads in The Wall Street Journal, or check out your handy-dandy collection of Internet executives' business cards, and you'll see It. And you'll see It again and again. What exactly is It? Call up any graphic designer, and he or she will tell you. Ask Richard Lubbers, of Web-logo designer HitSpring, for example, if he notices any, um, common element among Internet logos. Without any prompting, Lubbers instantly identifies It. It's obvious to him. Painfully so. It's that arc you see everywhere. That partial ellipse. That space-age boomerang. "It's either kind of a Nike swoosh or an orbit kind of a theme," he says. "It's such a cliche." Lubbers says clients request this peculiar curve all the time for their logos. "But I try to steer them away from that, if possible," he says, "because the look is so saturated." Yes, the swoosh is everywhere. You got your swooshes on the left. You got your swooshes on the right. You got your swooshes up on top, too: to the right... ...up and perfectly symmetrical... ...and back and to the left. You got your planetary orbital swooshes. You got your double swooshes. And you got your swoosh oddities. The bouncing-ball swoosh... ...the dotted line... ...and the looks-kind-of-like-a-cross-between-a-ticker-tape-and-the-devil's-tail swoosh. So what is it that all these firms find so appealing about ellipses? Well, it all comes down to the purpose of logos, or marks, as they're sometimes called. Like AT&T ( T ) with its globe, like CBS and its stylized eye, a logo is a distinctive, memorable company identifier -- one that, preferably, hints at what a company does. In an economy built on information and speed, this streamlined boomerang shape fits right in. "What it's generally meant to communicate is the flow and transfer of information and ideas from one point to another," says Jonathan Taylor, creative director of Brand Farm, an Internet incubator. "People like arcs. ... They like to see a certain fluid movement." Though he's antiswoosh, Lubbers does see its power. "It looks like the future," the designer says. "It has almost a space race look to it. Anything having to do with space and satellites; it all connotes a high-tech look. And it's so well understood by the public that it's an easy way to make your company look like it's cutting-edge. ... It's almost too easy." In fact, ellipses have looked cutting-edge for decades, ever since people started using them to represent the atom. And it's likely Internet companies will gravitate toward ellipses for decades more. Jana Anderson, who heads graphic-design firm studio A in San Francisco, says the reason so many Net companies fall back on the swoosh is that it is so hard to represent the Internet graphically. "There's nothing to grab onto. There's nothing there. It's space," she says. "The visual metaphors tend to be very cliche because of that." Companies that use curves and arcs to represent their Internet connection, says Anderson, are being too vague, logowise. "The focus is sort of in the wrong place," she says. "They're designing the mark for the medium, not necessarily what the product or service is." But try telling that to companies with swooshy logos. Talk to representatives of any company with an elliptically themed logo, and they'll tell you the same thing: It's a cliche when everybody else uses the shape, but when we use it in our mar
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Weyhill electronic organ society WEYHILL ELECTRONIC ORGAN SOCIETY 15 DECEMBER 2016 The Society’s final concert of the year had a strong Christmas flavour and understandably attracted a good attendance. Guest artiste was NICHOLAS MARTIN, BEM, from Leicestershire, one of the Club’s most popular performers. Nick, as he is usually known, has two teenage sons, both of whom are afflicted with autism, and this inspired him and his wife to found a charity for autistic children. Nick is the main fundraiser for the cause, collecting donations at many of his musical engagements and, since the Charity’s inception, over £300,000 has been raised to help autistic children and their families. In recognition of his efforts he was awarded the British Empire Medal in the Queen’s New Year’s Honours list on 31 December 2014 – and the Club is proud to have played a part in regularly contributing to this fun-raising. The audience was kept entertained throughout with a varied selection of music and by the artiste’s occasional cheeky sense of humour. After his signature tune, Hey Look Me Over, Nick opened the concert with a couple of marches, Entry Of The Gladiators and Aces High, followed by the lively Circus Renz and Angel in Blue – a tune that had featured in the Club’s formation. The Warsaw Concerto, composed by Richard Addinsell (who had connections with Appleshaw many years ago), was next to be performed, introducing Classical music to proceedings. The Wurlitzer sound was then employed for a selection of popular Christmas songs, beginning with Merry Christmas Everyone (Shakin’ Stevens) followed by Silver Bells (Jim Reeves) and Mistletoe And Wine (Cliff Richard). Reverting to orchestral mode, Nick continued the festive theme with It’s Beginning To Look A Lot Like Christmas, When A Child Is Born, Let It Snow, Deck The Halls and Rudolph The Red Nosed Reindeer. In complete contrast a waltz was introduced – Roses From The South (Strauss Jr.) – together with I Dreamed A Dream (from Les Miserables) and another popular Classical composition, Cavalleria Rusticana (Mascagni). The interval was fast approaching but there was sufficient time for Nick to perform his ‘party piece’, Twelfth Street Rag, Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas (Sinatra) and the energy-sapping Dizzy Fingers. After a break for festive refreshments, the second half began with The Blue Danube (Strauss Jr.) and a Dixieland number, Muskrat Ramble, before continuing with the previous blend of Christmas songs and carols, along with other popular tunes, many of which prompted the audience to join in. I Saw Mummy Kissing Santa Claus and Santa Claus Is Coming To Town preceded Unchained Melody (Righteous Brothers) and the Skaters Waltz, followed by The Christmas Song (Chestnuts Roasting). Nick continued with three more seasonal tunes – It’s The Most Wonderful Time Of The Year (Andy Williams), Walking In The Air (from The Snowman) and A Winter’s Tale (David Essex) – and took great delight in playing the Post Horn Galop, signature tune of his beloved Leicester City Football Club! A brief Latin American diversion, consisting of Cavaquinho and Tico Tico, was followed by a number of traditional carols – the selection featuring O Come All Ye Faithful, Once In Royal David’s City, The First Nowell and Once In Royal David’s City – after which a few more Christmas favourites were performed; White Christmas, Winter Wonderland and Sleigh Ride were the chosen tunes. You’ll Never Walk Alone (from Carousel) and The Holy City were followed by a clever combination of Jingle Bells, Tiger Rag and Widor’s Toccata, whilst proceedings were concluded with Frank Sinatra’s My Way as an encore. So ended a most enjoyable evening, appreciated by the entire audience. 17 NOVEMBER 2016 The Society’s November concert featured ANDREW NIX , from Selby in North Yorkshire. At the age of 17, Andrew was appointed Keyboardist and Musical Director for a theatre group performing at Butlins, Barry Island and he is now one of the busiest performers on the circuit. His music is designed to suit most
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Euripides - Wikiquote Euripides Quotes[ edit ] Humility, a sense of reverence before the sons of heaven — of all the prizes that a mortal man might win, these, I say, are wisest; these are best. The company of just and righteous men is better than wealth and a rich estate. Ægeus, Frag. 7. A bad beginning makes a bad ending. Æolus, Frag. 32. Time will explain it all. He is a talker, and needs no questioning before he speaks. Æolus, Frag. 38. The nobly born must nobly meet his fate. Alcmene, Frag. 100. Waste not fresh tears over old griefs. Alexander Frag. 44. Sweet is the remembrance of troubles when you are in safety. Andromeda. Woman is woman's natural ally. Alope, Frag. 109. Man's best possession is a sympathetic wife. Antigone, Frag 164. Ignorance of one's misfortunes is clear gain. Antiope, Frag. 204. Cleverness is not wisdom. And not to think mortal thoughts is to see few days. Bacchæ l. 395. Dionysus: He who believes needs no explanation. Pentheus: What's the worth in believing worthless things? Dionysus: Much worth, but not worth telling you, it seems. Bacchae l. 472, as translated by Colin Teevan (2002) Talk sense to a fool and he calls you foolish. Bacchæ l. 480 Variant translation: To the fool, he who speaks wisdom will sound foolish. Slow but sure moves the might of the gods. Bacchæ l. 882 Variant translation: Slowly but surely withal moveth the might of the gods. χρηστοῖσι δούλοις συμφορὰ τὰ δεσποτῶν. Good slaves [are affected by] the adversities of their masters Bacchæ l. 1028 Note: the original sentence does not contain any verb Humility, a sense of reverence before the sons of heaven — of all the prizes that a mortal man might win, these, I say, are wisest; these are best. Bacchæ l. 1150. Events will take their course, it is no good of being angry at them; he is happiest who wisely turns them to the best account. Events will take their course, it is no good of being angry at them; he is happiest who wisely turns them to the best account. Bellerophon, Fragment 298; quoted in Plutarch's Morals : Ethical Essays (1888) edited and translated by Arthur Richard Shilleto, p. 293. Doth some one say that there be gods above? There are not; no, there are not. Let no fool, Led by the old false fable, thus deceive you. Look at the facts themselves, yielding my words No undue credence: for I say that kings Kill, rob, break oaths, lay cities waste by fraud, And doing thus are happier than those Who live calm pious lives day after day. All divinity Is built-up from our good and evil luck. Bellerophon. I sacrifice to no god save myself — And to my belly, greatest of deities. The Cyclops (c.424-23 BC). I care for riches, to make gifts To friends, or lead a sick man back to health With ease and plenty. Else small aid is wealth For daily gladness; once a man be done With hunger, rich and poor are all as one. Electra (413 BC). Nothing has more strength than dire necessity. Helen (412 BC), as translated by Richmond Lattimore In case of dissension, never dare to judge till you've heard the other side. Heraclidæ (c 428 BC); quoted by Aristophanes in The Wasps. Leave no stone unturned. Ares (The God of War) hates those who hesitate. Heraclidæ (c 428 BC) line 722. Alternate translation : Ares hates the sluggard most of all. (translated by David Kovacs) I hold that mortal foolish who strives against the stress of necessity. Hercules Furens l. 281. O lady, nobility is thine, and thy form is the reflection of thy nature! Ion (c. 421-408 BC) l. 238. Authority is never without hate. Ion (c. 421-408 BC) as translated by Ronald F. Willetts. Thou didst bring me forth for all the Greeks in common, not for thyself alone. Iphigenia in Aulis, 1386. A coward turns away, but a brave man's choice is danger. Iphigenia in Tauris (c. 412 BC) l. 114. There is in the worst of fortune the best of chances for a happy change. Iphigenia in Tauris (c. 412 BC) l. 721. Toil, says the proverb, is the sire of fame. Licymnius, Frag. 477. A bad beginning makes a bad ending. Variant: A bad ending follows a bad beginning. Melanippe the Wise (fragment). When good m
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ZEUS MYTHS 4 LOVES - Greek Mythology Roman Name Jupiter Europa and Zeus as bull, Paestan red-figure calyx krater C4th B.C., The J. Paul Getty Museum ZEUS was the king of the gods, and god of the sky, weather, fate and law. This page describes three of Zeus' mortal liaisons--Danae who was impregnated by the god in the form of a golden shower, Antiope who was seduced by the god in the guise of a satyr, and Kallisto who was deceived by Zeus disguised as the maiden Artemis. (1) MORTAL LOVES (WOMEN) ALKMENE (Alcmena) A lady of Thebes in Boiotia (central Greece) who was seduced by Zeus in the form of her own husband. She bore twins: Herakles by Zeus and Likymnios by her husband Amphitryon. ANTIOPE A lady of Thebes in Boiotia (central Greece) who was seduced by Zeus in the shape of Satyros. She bore him twin sons Amphion and Zethos which were exposed at birth. DANAE A princess of Argos (central Greece) who was imprisoned by her father in a bronze tower. Zeus seduced her in the form of a golden shower, and she gave birth to a son, the hero Perseus. DIA A queen of the Lapith tribe of Thessalia (northern Greece), wife of King Ixion. According to some, she was seduced by Zeus, and bore him a son Peirithoos (but others say, the father was her husband Ixion). [see Family ] ELARE (Elara) A princess of Orkhomenos (central Greece) who was loved by Zeus. In fear of the wrath of Hera, he hid her beneath the earth, where she gave birth to a son the Gigante Tityos. EUROPA A princess of Phoinikia (Phoenicia) (West Asia) who was abducted to Krete )in the Greek Aegean) by Zeus in the form of a bull. She bore him three sons: Minos, Sarpedon and Rhadamanthys. EURYMEDOUSA (Eurymedusa) A princess of Phthiotis (northern Greece) who was seduced by Zeus in the form of an ant. Their son was named Myrmidon (Ant-Man). KALLISTO (Callisto) A princess of Arkadia (southern Greece) who was seduced by Zeus in the guise of the goddess Artemis. She was transformed into a bear by a wrathful goddess into a bear and in this form bare a son named Arkas. KALYKE (Calyce) A queen of Elis (southern Greece), the wife of King Aithlios. She was the mother by Zeus (or by her husband Aithlios) of Endymion. [see Family ] KASSIOPEIA (Cassiopeia) A lady of the island Krete (Greek Aegean) who bore Zeus a son named Atymnios. [see Family ] LAMIA A queen of Libya (North Africa) who was loved by Zeus. When the jealous Hera stole her children by the god--Herophile and Akhilleus--she was driven mad with grief. LAODAMEIA A princess of Lykia (Asia Minor) who was loved by Zeus and bore him a son, Sarpedon. [see Family ] LEDA A queen of Lakedaimonia (southern Greece) who was seduced by Zeus in the form of swan. She laid an egg from which were hatched the Dioskouroi twins--one Polydeukes was the son of Zeus, the other Kastor the son of her husband Tyndareus. According to some, she was also the mother of egg-hatched Helene (though others say this egg was given her by the goddess Nemesis). LYSITHOE A woman who bore Zeus a son named Herakles (a man with the same name as the famous hero). [see Family ] NIOBE A princess of Argolis (southern Greece). She was the very first mortal woman loved by Zeus, and bore him two sons: Argos and Pelasgos (though according to others Pelasgos was a son of Poseidon or Earth-Born). OLYMPIAS An historical queen of Makedonia, the mother of Alexander the Great. According to legend, her son was fathered by the god Zeus. PANDORA A princess of the Hellenes, one of the daughters of King Deukalion, surviver of the Great Deluge. She was loved by Zeus and bore him sons Latinos and Graikos. [see Family ] PROTOGENEIA A princess of the Hellenes, one of the daughters of King Deukalion, surviver of the Great Deluge. She was loved by Zeus and bore him a son Aithlios. [see Family ] PYRRHA The wife of King Deukalion of the Hellenes, who with her husband survived the Great Deluge. According to some, her first born son, Hellen, was fathered by Zeus rather than Deukalion. [see Family ] PHTHIA A girl from Aegion in Akhaia (southern Greece). Zeus seduced her in the guise of a pigeon
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New Scientist Technology Blog: Does a top level domain make a nation? Thursday, September 20, 2007 Does a top level domain make a nation? For centuries the trappings of nationhood have been flags, crests, mottos and crowns. Now they are joined by country-code top-level domains - nation-specific suffixes of web addresses like ".us" (United States) or ".fr" (France). And, boy, are they complicated. Changing a nation's letterheads to reflect a new flag might seem a big job - but changing a TLD sounds like a nightmare. Take the latest minutes from ICANN - the organisation that oversees the assignment of domain names and TLDs. The minutes concern the very complex problems associated with the collapse of Yugoslavia. The country originally had the TLD ".yu" but in 2003 the Federation of Serbia and Montenegro that came after was assigned ".cs" by ICANN. That domain had previously belonged to Czechoslovakia before it was split into the Czech Republic ( .cz ) and Slovakia ( .sk ). But when the Federation of Serbia and Montenegro of split into two in 2006, ICANN had to come up with two more TLDs. Serbia was assigned " .rs " and Montenegro " .me ". Confused? It gets worse. Both countries are still using ".yu" but ICANN's meeting resulted in a resolution that all ".yu" sites should be reassigned to either ".rs" or ".me" over the next three years. The decommissioning of the TLDs for East Germany (.dd) and Zaire's (.zr) transformation into the Democratic Republic of the Congo (.cd) all went without problems. So the ".yu" affair may yet pass off smoothly. But there are bigger problems on the horizon. One address that hasn't been retired is ".su" - assigned to the Soviet Union in 1990. It is still operating despite the country no longer existing, and despite the ".ru" TLD assigned to Russia in 1994.
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On this day...: October - Learning English Online Learning English Online October 1 331 BC – Alexander the Great of Macedon defeated Darius III of Persia at the Battle of Gaugamela, and was subsequently crowned "King of Asia" in a ceremony in Arbela. 1850 – The University of Sydney, Australia's oldest university, was established. 1890 – At the urging of preservationist John Muir and writer Robert Underwood Johnson, the United States Congress established Yosemite National Park in California. 1891 – Stanford University, founded by railroad magnate and California Governor Leland Stanford and his wife Jane Stanford on their former farm lands in Palo Alto, California, officially opened with 559 students and free tuition. 1898 – The Vienna University of Economics and Business Administration, currently the largest university focusing on business and economics in Europe, was founded as k.u.k. Exportakademie. 1910 – A large bomb destroyed the Los Angeles Times building in Los Angeles, killing 21 people. 1936 – Francisco Franco was declared Generalísimo and head of state during the Spanish Civil War. 1949 – Chinese Civil War: Chinese Communist Party leader Mao Zedong proclaimed the establishment of the People's Republic of China. 1958 – NASA began operations, replacing the National Advisory Committee for Aeronautics (NACA). 1964 – Tokaido Shinkansen, the first Shinkansen line of high-speed railways in Japan, opened for service. 1965 – A coup d'état in Indonesia by the self-proclaimed Thirtieth of September Movement was crushed by forces of General Suharto and sparked an anti-Communist purge. 1971 – Walt Disney World, the most visited and largest recreational resort in the world, opened near Orlando, Florida. 1991 – The Resource Management Act commenced in New Zealand, regulating access to natural and physical resources such as land, air and water, with sustainable use of these resources being the overriding goal. 2005 – Terrorist suicide bombs exploded at two sites in Bali, Indonesia, killing twenty people and injuring over 120 others. 2009 – The Supreme Court of the United Kingdom, which acquired the judicial functions of the House of Lords, began work. October 2 1187 – The Siege of Jerusalem: Ayyubid forces led by Saladin captured Jerusalem, prompting the Third Crusade. 1263 – The armies of Norway and Scotland fought at the Battle of Largs, an inconclusive engagement near the present-day town of Largs in North Ayrshire. 1535 – French explorer Jacques Cartier sailed along the St. Lawrence River and reached the Iroquois fortified village Hochelaga on the island now known as Montreal. 1835 – Mexican dragoons dispatched to disarm settlers at Gonzales, Texas, encountered stiff resistance from a Texian militia in the Battle of Gonzales, the first armed engagement of the Texas Revolution. 1851 – The Pasilalinic-sympathetic compass, a contraption built to prove the belief that snails create a permanent telepathic link when they touch, was demonstrated but proved to be a fake. 1928 – Saint Josemaría Escrivá founded Opus Dei, a worldwide organisation of lay members of the Roman Catholic Church. 1941 – World War II: Nazi German forces began Operation Typhoon, an all-out offensive against Moscow, starting the three-month long Battle of Moscow. 1950 – Peanuts, the syndicated comic strip by Charles M. Schulz, featuring Charlie Brown and his pet Snoopy, was first published in major newspapers. 1967 – Thurgood Marshall was sworn in as the first African-American Justice of the Supreme Court of the United States. 1968 – A peaceful student demonstration in the Tlatelolco area of Mexico City ended when army and police forces began firing into the crowd. 1992 – In response to a prison riot, military police stormed the Carandiru Penitentiary in São Paulo, Brazil, killing at least 100 prisoners. 2005 – In American football, 103,467 paid fans at Mexico City's Estadio Azteca watched the Arizona Cardinals defeat the San Francisco 49ers, 31–14, the first-ever National Football League regular season game ever held outside the United States. 2006 – A gun
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Which bridge across the Thames is closest to the Houses of Parliament in London?
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Walk from Trafalgar Square to the London Eye and Back Admiral Nelson Statue, Trafalgar Square, London Photo Admiral Lord Nelson Statue. Wendy Bumgardner © 2005 Enjoy photos of this 3 mile walk through London, England including Trafalgar Square, Whitehall, Westminster, the London Eye, and the Golden Jubilee Bridge. Admiral Nelson Statue, Trafalgar Square, London Trafalgar Square is a major intersection of London. The statue celebrates the victory of Admiral Horatio Nelson at the Battle of Trafalgar over the French. Enjoy the swarms of pigeons and climb up on the lion statues. I'll begin my walk here, having arrived via the Underground to Charing Cross or Trafalgar Square stations. Art lovers must tour the National Gallery . I stopped in to visit my favorites, Rembrandt and Vermeer. From Trafalgar Square, I take Whitehall to Westminster. London Walking Guidebooks "Rick Steves' London" Updated yearly, this book describes several wonderful walks in and around London, in addition to travel tips and sights to see. Rick Steves is always the first source I go to when planning a vacation in Europe. "Frommer's Memorable Walks in London" An excellent guidebook to enjoy truly interesting walks in London. I enjoyed several of the walks and was never disappointed in discovering nooks and crannies and history I would have missed otherwise. 2 The Old Admiralty, Whitehall, London The Old Admiralty, Whitehall, London. Wendy Bumgardner © 2005 The Old Admiralty, Whitehall, London The Old Admiralty on Whitehall is just one of the many historic sites on this governmental boulevard. From this building, Brittania rules the waves. Suitably, I am listening to one of the "Master and Commander" series of British Naval novels by Patrick O'Brian on my MP3 player. Along Whitehall you will also pass the Banqueting House where King Charles I was executed, and the Horse Guards, which has a Changing of the Guards ceremony Monday - Saturday at 11 am and Sunday at 10 am. You will also pass Downing Street (blocked off and well-guarded) where the Prime Minister makes his or her residence, and the Ministry of Defense. 3 Whitehall and Westminster Abbey Photo Whitehall, site of world's first traffic light. Wendy Bumgardner © 2005 Whitehall, site of world's first traffic light. At the end of Whitehall we can see Parliament Square and Westminster Abbey. This is the site of the world's first traffic light, a blessing for pedestrians everywhere. You can proceed ahead to tour Westminster Abbey , or turn left to pass by Big Ben and the Houses of Parliament. 4 Big Ben and the Houses of Parliament Photo Big Ben and the Houses of Parliament. Wendy Bumgardner © 2005 Big Ben and the Houses of Parliament The Houses of Parliament and Big Ben are key landmarks on the Thames River for any London walk. You can appreciate them from the Westminster Bridge for good photos. London Eye and the Golden Jubilee Bridge, London Photo London Eye and the Golden Jubilee Bridge, London Photo. Wendy Bumgardner © 2005 London Eye and the Golden Jubilee Bridge, London The London Eye is on the south bank of the Thames River. You can stroll over the Westminster Bridge from the Houses of Parliament and turn left on the Jubilee Promenade. Here you can see our return bridge, the Golden Jubilee Bridge. On the Westminster Bridge, we have walked 1.2 miles from Trafalgar Square. The London Eye is at the 1.5 mile mark of our walk. 8 London Eye and Houses of Parliament on the Thames River Photo London Eye and Houses of Parliament on the Thames River Photo. Wendy Bumgardner © 2005 London Eye and Houses of Parliament on the Thames River Now we have passed downriver of the London Eye and have a view back of the Houses of Parliament in London, England. The Jubilee Promenade on the south bank of the Thames is a very pleasant stroll. We have come 1.5 miles from Trafalgar Square, via Whitehall, across the Westminster Bridge. We will continue on the Jubilee Promenade. 9 Jubilee Promenade, London, England Jubilee Promenade, London, England. Wendy Bumgardner ©
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The Bridge of Sighs, Cambridge - Punting in Cambridge The Bridge of Sighs, Cambridge The Bridge of Sighs, Cambridge The Bridge of Sighs in Cambridge is a covered bridge belonging to St John’s College of Cambridge University. It was built in 1831 and crosses the River Cam between the college’s Third Court and New Court. The architect was Henry Hutchinson. It is named after the Bridge of Sighs in Venice, although they have little architecturally in common beyond the fact that they are both covered. The bridge is one of Cambridge’s main tourist attractions and Queen Victoria is said to have loved it more than any other spot in the city. A common myth states that it was the students who named this bridge “bridge of sighs,” as the context of its existing within the college grounds means that the “sighs” are those of pre-exam students. This belief probably has much to do with the function of the bridge—linking two quadrangles of St John’s College together in a covered path, as opposed to Kitchen Bridge, which is an open-air bridge. Students are rumoured for their sighs on proceeding from their quarters on the Backs to the tutor’s offices in the main college quadrangle. On two separate occasions, students have pulled the prank of dangling a car under the bridge. In the first incident (in 1963), a 1928 Austin 7 was punted down the river using four punts that had been lashed together – then hoisted up under the bridge using ropes. The second incident (in 1968) a Bond or Reliant Regal three-wheeler car was dangled under the bridge. In neither case was the bridge damaged. More Sights
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Nigel Ogden presents a BBC Radio Two programme featuring music played on which instrument?
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R2ok/Radio 2 timeline related events of the year and photos from the decade 30 Sept 1967 at 5.30am, Radio 2 and Radio 1 first broadcast, on 1500M and 247M respectively. Radio 2 was first introduced by Paul Hollingdale 'This is BBC Radio 2, the Light Programme and on 1500 metres Long Wave and VHF and Radio 1 on 247metres, good morning this is Paul Hollingdale on this opening day on Radio 1 and Radio 2 welcoming you to Breakfast Special ......' The first record played was The Sound Of Music, Julie Andrews. The George Martin Theme One signature music was used for both Radio 2 and 1 but soon there was a Radio 2 jingle with it's emphasis on 'easy' listening. Radio 2 and Radio 1 often shared frequencies when the programmes were the same on both stations. Robin Scott is the first controller of Radio 2 (and 1) In 1967 shows on Radio 2 included: John Dunn presented Breakfast Special, later Ray Moore Jimmy Young's show 9.55-12 noon was on Radios 1 & 2 Midday Spin 12 - 1.00pm featured different DJ's during the week, including Kenny Everett, Simon Dee, Duncan Johnson and Stuart Henry. In December Tony Brandon replaced Duncan Johnson. Radio 2's evening shows were shared with Radio 1, and included - Monday's 'Country Style presented by David Allan - Wednesday's My Kind of Folk - Saturday's Country Meets Folk was broadcast live from Charing Cross Playhouse London presented by Wally Whyton - and the live Jazz Club was presented by Humphrey Lyttelton from venues around Britain. Late Night Extra presenters included Bob Holness, Pete Myers, Barry Alldis, Mike Lennox, Terry Wogan Big Band Show 1.00 - 1.55pm was varied: - on Mondays Dave Cash - on Tuesdays Keith Fordyce presented Pop Inn - on Wednesdays Denny Piercy presented Parade Of The Pops - on Thursdays Pop North was first presented by Ray Moore, later by Dave Lee Travis - on Fridays the Joe Loss Show was presented by David Hamilton, Tony Hall, Roger Moffat At weekends there were a lot of shows broadcast on both R1 and R2: SATURDAY PROGRAMMES included: 8.32 Junior Choice (formerly Children's Favourites' on the Light Programme) presented by Leslie Crowther 10.00 Max Jaffa and Sandy MacPherson presented 'Melody Time' Note: 10.00 Saturday Club with Keith Skues was possibly only on Radio 1 - a showcase for new and established artists (had started 1958 on the Light Programme as Saturday Skiffle Club) formerly presented by Brian Matthew 1.00pm Jack Jackson (comedy clips from albums and easy listening music) 2.00 Chris Denning Where It's At 3.00 'Pick of What's New', presenters included Pete Murray, Ed Stewart, Don Moss, Keith Skues, Jonathan King and Dave Lee Travis (Radio 1 & 2) 4.00 Pete Brady(Radio 1 & 2) 5.30 Country Meets Folk(Radio 1 & 2) 6.32 Scene & Heard news items, pop press review, interviews and looking at a current LP. This programme was often rescheduled to different times and days.(Radio 1 & 2) 10.00 Pete�s People (Pete Murray)(Radio 1 & 2) 12.05 Night Ride (Radio 1 & 2) on the first SUNDAY, 1st October, Ed Stewart's Sunday show at 10.00am Happening Sunday which lasted 7 weeks later the regular SUNDAY PROGRAMMES included 9.00 Junior Choice (Radio 1 & 2) - originally Leslie Crowther 10.00 Melodies For You presented by Eric Robinson (Radio 2 only) 12.00 Family Favourites (Radio 1 & 2) also Wakey! Wakey! a Sunday lunchtime show with Billy Cotton, his band and friends and later shows included Jazz Scene, David Jacobs and Night Ride. Also in 1967, 2.00 - 3.00pm Woman's Hour weekdays Be My Guest presented by Brian Matthew Night Ride presented by John Curle Round The Horne with Kenneth Horne Record Roundabout with Jack Jackson Album Time with Brian Matthew Top Of The Form school quiz Does The Team Think? Cliff Richards presented a Be My Guest show Katie Boyle presented Pop Over Europe Hubert Gregg presented A Square Deal Alan Keith presented Your Hundred Best Tunes Humphrey Lyttelton presented Best Of Jazz Sheridan Morley presented Late Night Line-Up (till 1975) Kenneth Williams presented An International Cabaret from Talk Of the Town, London Nov quiz show Treble Chance (ninth seri
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Tuned Percussion - The Art Institute of TN: Musical Instruments The Art Institute of TN: Musical Instruments Bowed Glockenspiel Percussion instrument similar to the xylophone but uses metal bars rather than wooden bars. Best results are achieved by using a bow from a larger string instrument, often a cello of double bass. The Xylophone and Marimba can be played with a bow as well. Chimes Chimes are a carillon -like instrument with less than 23 bells.Chimes are a tuned instrument consisting of 12 to 18 metal tubes hung from a metal frame. The tubes are struck with a mallet and sound like church bells when played. The longer the length of the tube, the lower the pitch. Celeste The celeste is similar in appearance to the upright piano. It is a struck idiophone, an instrument that creates sound by way of the instruments vibrating,without the use of strings or membranes. The keys use hammers to strike metals plates suspended over wooden resonators. A pedal is used to sustain or dampen the sound. Crotales (antique cymbals) Crotales are a percussion instrument conisting of small, tuned bronze or brass bells. They are played by using a hard mallet. They can also be played by striking two crotales together, or by bowing. The sound is similar to that of a small tuned bell, but with a much brighter sound and much longer resonance. GlockenSpiel Tuned keys laid out as on a keyboard. It is like the xylophone, but with metal plates or tubes instead of wooden bars. Can be played with a violin bow. Marimba The marimba is a percussion instrument consisting of a set of wood bars with resonators. They are arranged like the keys of a piano and are struck with mallets. The marimba is a type of xylophone but it has a lower tonal range. Ochestra Bells A percussion instrument that uses a set of metal bars to produce tones. The bars are arranged like the piano, therefore the bells are fully chromatic. The metal bars are struck with a hammer or mallet. Stell Drums The steel drum is a chromatically pitched pitched percussion instrument that is struck with rubber tipped drum sticks to produce sound. Timpani Also known as the kettledrum, are some of the largest and most important percussion instruments. Two or three are usually seen in an orchestra, depending on the size of the orchestra. The instrument is capable of producing a wide range of percussive tones. Tounge Drums The tongue drum is one of the worlds oldest known instruments.They are made from hollowed out pieces of wood and struck with wooden sticks to produce tones. Vibraphone The vibraphone is very similar in appearance to the xylophone and glockenspiel but it uses aluminum bars instead of wooden bars. Each bar is coupled with a resonator. The resonator has a motor drive butterl valve at its top end, producing a tremolo/vibrato effect while spinning. The vibraphone also has a sustain pedal similar to that of a piano.
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Sharks: the men in grey suits - ABC Sydney - Australian Broadcasting Corporation 3 July, 2012 10:08AM AEST Sharks: the men in grey suits By Ella Kennedy Share Glenn Orgias hit the headlines in 2009 when he was attacked by shark while surfing at Bondi. Just the day before, Navy diver Paul de Gelder had also been viciously attacked by a shark in Sydney Harbour What were the chances? "Surfers refer to sharks as men in grey suits, they are the guys out there doing their business without bothering us," Glenn explained to Adam Spencer. It was dusk when Glenn hit the waves on that fateful day. Like any surfer he'd thought about sharks. "It was something that was at the back of my mind, but it was something i kind of dismissed" . At first, Glenn didn't realise he'd been attacked. "I remember feeling a heavy hit against my arm, like I'd fallen on my arm or been hit by a cricket bat" "I thought instinctively I'd been tangled up with another surfer". The juvenile Great White then took hold of Glenn and " shook him around for a few seconds" before thankfully letting him go. Glenn's hand was hanging by just a thread of skin - but somehow he made it back the beach. "If you are going to get attacked by a shark, make sure it's at Bondi," Glenn said - as he was swamped by off duty doctors who came to his aid. Glenn now has a mechanised hand and lower arm, but this hasn't stopped him getting back on the surfboard. He tells his full story in his new book " Man in a Grey Suit". Have a listen to Adam's full interview here.
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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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What's Your Biggest Fear? Phobias See the complete gallery of slideshows. What Is a Phobia? Phobias are irrational fears of an activity, situation, or thing. The fear is so bad it limits a person's activities and life. Many people with phobias will go out of their way to avoid the things they fear. An estimated 6 million people in the U.S. suffer from phobias. Women are twice as likely to suffer from them as men. It's estimated that up to 28% of people suffer from phobias. The percent of the population who suffers from a phobia is estimated to be 7% to 13% in western countries. Phobias are likely underreported. The true number of people suffering from phobias is likely much higher. What Are the Different Types of Phobias? The fear associated with a phobia is much greater than that caused by stress or worry. Phobias cause extreme fear. There are many different types of phobias. It's possible to be afraid of certain situations, animals, and social interactions. When someone is afraid of a certain object or item they are said to suffer from a specific phobia. The list of different types of phobias is endless. The following slides contain information about the most common phobias. Social Phobia Social phobia is an extreme fear of social situations such as speaking in public and interacting with others. The fear can be so extreme it can affect one's relationships with friends, family, and work colleagues. People with social phobia are terrified of being embarrassed in social situations. Social phobia is also sometimes called social anxiety disorder. Agoraphobia People who suffer from agoraphobia have excessive fear of being in open spaces or being anywhere from which they could not easily leave. Those with agoraphobia often worry about help not being available to them or about being embarrassed in front of others. There are many underlying causes of agoraphobia, but it appears to have a genetic component and it can run in families. Claustrophobia Claustrophobia, a common phobia, is the fear of enclosed spaces or being trapped. People with claustrophobia may be afraid of being in confined areas such as tunnels or elevators. Zoophobia Zoophobia is a fear of animals and insects. The phobia may refer to fear of bees (apiphobia), spiders (arachnophobia), birds (ornithophobia), snakes (arachnophobia), and other types of critters. Acrophobia The fear of heights is known as acrophobia. Even though there is no real threat from heights, people experience severe anxiety. Aerophobia The fear of flying is called aerophobia. Those who have lost a family member in a plane crash or who have witnessed a plane crash or accident may develop the phobia, but others who have never experienced trauma while flying may still experience aerophobia. The phobia persists even though flying is very safe. Blood-Injection-Injury Phobias Blood-injection-injury are phobias that encompass the fear of blood, injury, and getting an injection or undergoing an invasive medical procedure. Blood phobia is known as hemophobia. The fear of getting an injection is called aichmophobia or trypanophobia. What Are the Effects of Phobias? Untreated, phobias can significantly interfere with one's ability to function and enjoy life. People with phobias may experience problems at work, school, and with family and friends. Phobias may get better for short periods of time, but they don't typically resolve without treatment. Phobias may go hand-in-hand with alcoholism. Those who struggle with alcoholism are up to 10 times more likely to have a phobia compared to those who don't struggle with alcoholism. And people who have phobias are up to twice as likely to be alcoholics compared to those who do not have phobias. What Are the Causes and Risk Factors for Phobias? A variety of factors contribute to the development of phobias. Genes, cultural influences, and traumatic events can all contribute to phobias. Someone who has an immediate relative with a phobia is about three times more likely to suffer from a phobia than someone who does not have a similar family history. People with
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Claustrophobia: Causes, Symptoms and Treatments - Medical News Today Claustrophobia: Causes, Symptoms and Treatments Written by Mike Paddock 4 83 Claustrophobia is an anxiety disorder in which the sufferer has an irrational fear of having no escape or being closed-in. It frequently results in a panic attack and can be triggered by certain stimuli or situations, such as being in a crowded elevator, a small room without any windows, or being in an airplane. Some patients with claustrophobia find their anxiety levels rise when they wear tight-necked clothing. Contents of this article: Treatments for claustrophobia What is claustrophobia? The word claustrophobia comes from the Latin word claustrum which means "a shut in place" and Greek phobos meaning "fear". Claustrophobia sufferers will commonly try to avoid being in enclosed spaces such as elevators. People with claustrophobia can find the disorder hard to live with, as they will go to great lengths to avoid small spaces and situations that trigger their panic and anxiety. They will avoid certain places like the subway/underground and will prefer to take the stairs over using a lift/elevator no matter how many floors they need to ascend/descend. According to the book "Phobias: A Handbook of Theory, Research and Treatment" 4, published by Wiley, between 15% and 37% of people worldwide are affected by claustrophobia. Even though many of them have severe symptoms, a very small percentage ever receive some kind of treatment for the disorder. The National Health Service 5, UK, says that claustrophobia affects about 10% of the UK population. Signs and symptoms of claustrophobia A symptom is something the patient feels or reports, while a sign is something that other people, including the doctor detects. A headache may be an example of a symptom, while a rash may be an example of a sign. According to the NYU Langone Medical Center 6, claustrophobia typically develops during the individual's childhood or teenage years. Claustrophobia is an anxiety disorder. An afflicted person has symptoms of anxiety that are triggered by being in a confined space, or the thought of it. The sufferer dreads not being able to breathe properly, running out of oxygen, along with distress at being restricted. When anxiety levels reach a certain level, the following physical signs of claustrophobia are possible: Sweating Hot flashes (UK: hot flushes) Shaking or trembling Fear of actual harm or illness Chocking sensation Tightness in the chest, sometimes chest pain An urge to go to the toilet Confusion and/or disorientation. It is not necessarily the small spaces that trigger the anxiety but the fear of what can happen to the person if confined to that area, hence the fear of running out of oxygen. Examples of small spaces that could trigger anxiety are: elevators/lifts subway trains (UK: tube/underground trains) small rooms hotel rooms with windows that do not open revolving doors cars - especially if they have central locking trains automatic car-washes some medical devices, such as MRI (magnetic resonance imaging) scanners. As claustrophobia is also defined by the phobia of being restricted, being confined to one area can also trigger the anxiety, for example, having to wait in line at a checkout/cash register). As the above situations can trigger severe anxiety and panic attacks in people with claustrophobia, they will try their best to avoid them. The Government of Victoria 1 in Australia gives the following examples how people with claustrophobia may behave or react: As soon as they enter a room they may urgently check out where the exits are and position themselves near them. When all the doors are closed they may feel more anxious. In a crowded party, even if the venue is a large and spacious room, they will try to position themselves near the door. Avoid driving during peak times, when traffic is likely to be congested Avoid traveling as a passenger in a car during the rush hour In severe cases, some individuals with claustrophobia may panic when a door is closed Avoid using elevators and use t
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Why does Sonic wear gloves? - Sonic Generations Message Board for PlayStation 3 - GameFAQs The message you selected is no longer available for viewing. Why does Sonic wear gloves? Topic Archived Solid Sonic 5 years ago#1 Heck, lots of characters do. Creatures in this world seem to be born with gloves. Even Tikal wears gloves and she was born centuries before Sonic Adventure took place! The curse of bad taste is everywhere...what can you do to avoid it? User Info: AwesomeMario AwesomeMario 5 years ago#2 Personal preferences? No but in all seriousness I couldn't see any Sonic character without gloves they would look horrible which is also why I hate Werehog a lot in design and in Gameplay. waiting for Wii U. Solid Sonic (Topic Creator)5 years ago#3 Also everyone has fingers but no toes. http://images1.wikia.nocookie.net/__cb20100205055130/sonic/images/a/af/A_d5.png User Info: neslink neslink 5 years ago#4 hes was in the original Mickey Mouse Club. He is showing his support to this day. http://www.thegamemaster.org/ ChaosInvoker 5 years ago#5 Many iconic cartoon/video game characters wear white gloves: Sonic These are the top 4 that come to mind! [ ;; [__] ;; ] * (BANG) * (+o' [___] ' ::) User Info: Phewfus Phewfus 5 years ago#6 Because Sonic Team based Sonic's design on old American rubber hose cartoons, where the animators gave their characters white gloves so that the character's hands could be more easily discerned by the audience. Miyamoto used the same concept for Mario back on the NES and I assume that was the intent with Sonic back in 1991. User Info: Solid Sonic Solid Sonic (Topic Creator)5 years ago#7 The CGI rendering team actually goes through a lot of trouble to make the gloves look substantial. http://image.com.com/gamespot/images/2007/288/938798_20071014_screen011.jpg Look how intricate the fabric is. The curse of bad taste is everywhere...what can you do to avoid it? handromega 5 years ago#8 The gloves are a signature from old-school cartoon characters. Some old characters in the black&white era had problem with their hands, for example, putting the hands over the chest. because everything was black, you couldn't see the hands, or dark backgrounds etc... That why they started wearing white gloves. The character design for the 1� Sonic game, is based on cartoon characters (Dr. Eggman wears Mickey Mouse's pants in black) so Sonic and others share this signature that represents a cartoon character. HollowNinja 5 years ago#9 From: Solid Sonic | #007 The CGI rendering team actually goes through a lot of trouble to make the gloves look substantial. http://image.com.com/gamespot/images/2007/288/938798_20071014_screen011.jpg Look how intricate the fabric is. Sonic Team's CGI is comparable with Square Enix's in quality. It always has been this way, actually. http://backloggery.com/hollowninja Steam: DJ illi ill PSN: DJ_iLLi_iLL XBL: DJ iLLi iLL craelon 5 years ago#10 To keep his hands clean. I declare this post a VICTORY ( ^-^ )v
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Multi-Coloured Swap Shop, The – TV Cream Comments On BBC1 from 1976 to 1982 SUBLIME HERALD of the weekend, forever jostling with TISWAS for Saturday morning supremacy, and the best thing EDMONDS has ever done. Everyone knows what this was all about, but the real stroke of genius was giving kids the chance to phone up and talk to the stars. Seems obvious, yet it was fantastic, and for some reason nobody does it anymore. Noel’s comrades were, of course, KEITH CHEGWIN (“He’s packed his bags and gone off with a knowing look – could he be near your place today?!”), MAGGIE PHILBIN and JOHN CRAVEN, along with Posh Paws (Stilgoe-esque anagram of Swap Shop) a purple felt dinosaur with poorly-articulated jaw that did a feeble “roar” whenever some sappy viewer sent him in a homemade waistcoat, and a stuffed toy sheep moved up and down by a crouching Craven. Plus ERIC who operated the TOTP-themed plastic sphere-on-a-string with the competition answers (and got own feeble awards named after him). Edmonds was in full bloom here: shouting, fooling around, obsessing over gadgety stuff, putting callers at ease, chatting amiably with a thousand guests, joking with the crew, and generally making the show a great place to hang out of a morning. Everyone involved seemed to have a great time, and hence you felt the same. Two theme tunes: the first went “SWAP SHOP! Daa-da-da, da-da-da-da, daa-da-dadadadadadadadada-daaaa!” over a squiggly “morphing” animation of the logo; the second, by BA “Kaftan” Robertson, had a sort of steel bandish effect and went “Hello, hello, hello, hello, hellooooo!” a la Smells LIke Teen Spirit. “Offers: Scalectrix (note spelling) 200 track and cars. Wants: Anything to do with Hazel O’Connor.”
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General Knowledge Quiz - By Zarbo84 The fictional character John Clayton is better known by what name? La Paz is the administrative capital of which South American country? Actor Charles Buchinsky was better known by what name? The medical condition ‘aphonia’ is the inability to do what? In Greek mythology, Pygmalion was the king of which Island? Who played the title role in the 1953 film ‘The Glenn Miller Story’? A third wedding anniversary is traditionally represented by which material? In the Bible, what sign did God give Noah that the earth would not be flooded again? In August 2011 NASA announced that photographic evidence had been captured of possible liquid water of which planet in our solar system? The restored tomb of which dramatist was unveiled in Paris in November 2011, after being ruined by lipstick smears left by thousands of kisses? What was the name of the hurricane which hit the East Coast of America in August 2011? On 11th March 2011 a 9.1 magnitude earthquake and subsequent tsunami hit the east of which country? Convict George Joseph Smith was known as the ‘Brides in the ‘what’ murderer’? In the human body, Seasonal Allergic Rhinitis is commonly known by what name? A peregrine is what type of bird? What is the name of the highly toxic protein obtained from the pressed seeds of the castor oil plant? Which British pop musician/actor was actress Sadie Frost’s first husband? British singer Gaynor Hopkins is better known by what name? Who played Ron Kovic in the 1989 film ‘Born on the Fourth of July’? Ben Gurion International Airport is in which country? Which basketball star is kidnapped by cartoon characters in the 1996 film ‘Space Jam’? In the tv series The A Team, what does B.A. stand for in the name B.A. Baracus? In medicine, metritis is the inflammation of which part of the body? In which year was the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbour in the USA? In the human body, where is the atrium? The OK Corral is in which US town? In Greek mythology, Amphitrite, queen of the sea, was the wife of which god? Which British boxer bought one of the original ‘Only Fools and Horses’ Reliant Robins in 2004? Actor Roy Harold Scherer was better known by what name? Anna Gordy was the first wife of which late soul singer? Who played Heinrich Himmler in the 1976 film ‘The Eagle Has Landed’? Which is the fastest rotating planet in our solar system? Which country was invaded by Iraq in 1990? Cobalt, Cyan and Cerulean are shades of which colour? In 1936, Joseph Bowers was the first inmate to attempt an escape from which prison? In the 18th Century, the British Royal Navy ordered limes and lemons to be carried on board ships as a remedy for which disease? In which US state were the 1692 Witch Trials held? Question Who was the father of English monarch Edward VI? Vermicide is a substance used for killing which creatures? Miss Gatsby and Miss Tibbs were two elderly residents in which UK tv sitcom? Who was US actor Mickey Rooney’s first wife? The resort town of Sliema is on which Mediterranean island? In the Bible, what is the Decalogue more commonly known as? In Greek mythology, Hypnos was the god of what? Which real-life couple starred in the 1994 remake of the film ‘The Getaway’? American 1940′s murder victim Elizabeth Short was known by what posthumous nickname? British monarch Henry VIII married which of his wives in 1540? In February 1983 which US writer choked to death on the cap from a bottle of eye drops? Which US gangster was released from Alcatraz prison in November 1939? Who built the Roman wall which divided England and Scotland? In the human body, the hallux is more commonly known by what name? The liqueur Maraschino is flavoured with which fruit? Which famous US outlaw shot the cashier of a savings bank in Gallatin Missouri in 1869? Kathmandu is the capital of which country? TAP is the chief airline of which European country? In November 2002, which member of the British royal family was convicted and fined for violating the Dangerous Dogs Act? Tommy Lee plays which instrument in the band Motley Crue? The Wang River i
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Presidential Elections - U.S. Presidents - HISTORY.com Presidential Elections A+E Networks Introduction Departing from the monarchical tradition of Britain, the founding fathers of the United States created a system in which the American people had the power and responsibility to select their leader. Under this new order, George Washington, the first U.S. president, was elected in 1789. At the time, only white men who owned property could vote, but the 15th, 19th and 26th Amendments to the Constitution have since expanded the right of suffrage to all citizens over 18. Taking place every four years, presidential campaigns and elections have evolved into a series of fiercely fought, and sometimes controversial, contests, now played out in the 24-hour news cycle.The stories behind each election—some ending in landslide victories, others decided by the narrowest of margins—provide a roadmap to the events of U.S. history. Google 1789: George Washington – unopposed The first presidential election was held on the first Wednesday of January in 1789. No one contested the election of George Washington , but he remained reluctant to run until the last minute, in part because he believed seeking the office would be dishonorable. Only when Alexander Hamilton and others convinced him that it would be dishonorable to refuse did he agree to run. The Constitution allowed each state to decide how to choose its presidential electors. In 1789, only Pennsylvania and Maryland held elections for this purpose; elsewhere, the state legislatures chose the electors. This method caused some problems in New York , which was so divided between Federalists who supported the new Constitution and Antifederalists who opposed it that the legislature failed to choose either presidential electors or U.S. senators. Before the adoption of the Twelfth Amendment, each elector cast two votes for president. The candidate with a majority won the presidency, and the runner-up became vice president. Most Federalists agreed that John Adams should be vice president. But Hamilton feared that if Adams was the unanimous choice, he would end in a tie with Washington and might even become president, an outcome that would be highly embarrassing for both Washington and the new electoral system. Hamilton therefore arranged that a number of votes be deflected, so that Adams was elected by less than half the number of Washington’s expected unanimous vote. The final results were Washington, 69 electoral votes; Adams, 34; John Jay , 9; John Hancock , 4; and others, 22. 1792: George Washington – unopposed As in 1789, persuading George Washington to run was the major difficulty in selecting a president in 1792. Washington complained of old age, sickness, and the increasing hostility of the Republican press toward his administration. The press attacks were symptomatic of the increasing split within the government between Federalists, who were coalescing around Treasury Secretary Alexander Hamilton, and Republicans, forming around Secretary of State Thomas Jefferson . James Madison , among others, convinced Washington to continue as president by arguing that only he could hold the government together. Speculation then shifted to the vice presidency. Hamilton and the Federalists supported the reelection of John Adams. Republicans favored New York governor George Clinton, but Federalists feared him partly because of a widespread belief that his recent election to the governorship was fraudulent. In addition, the Federalists feared that Clinton would belittle the importance of the federal government by retaining his governorship while serving as vice president. Adams won relatively easily with support from New England and the Mid-Atlantic states, except New York. Only electoral votes are recorded here, because most states still did not select presidential electors by popular vote. Nor was there a separate vote for president and vice president until the Twelfth Amendment took effect in 1804. The results were Washington, 132 electoral votes (unanimous); Adams, 77; Clinton, 50; Jefferson,
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United States Constitutional Convention Woman (to Benjamin Franklin): "Well, Doctor, what have we got - a Republic or a Monarchy?" Benjamin Franklin: "A Republic, if you can keep it." -McHenry, The Records of the Federal Convention of 1787 Scene at the Signing of the Constitution of the United States, Oil on Canvas, Howard Chandler Christy The hundred day debate known as the Constitutional Convention was one of the most momentous occurrences in United States Constitutional History, and the events that would take place in the Pennsylvania State House during that time would set the United States on the course towards becoming a true Constitutional Republic. The Constitutional Convention took place from May 14 to September 17, 1787, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The point of the event was decide how America was going to be governed.Although the Convention had been officially called to revise the existing Articles of Confederation, many delegates had much bigger plans. Men like James Madison and Alexander Hamilton wanted to create a new government rather than fix the existing one. The delegates elected George Washington to preside over the Convention. 70 Delegates had been appointed by the original states to attend the Constitutional Convention, but only 55 were able to be there. Rhode Island was the only state to not send any delegates at all. As history played out, the result of the Constitutional Convention was the United States Constitution, but it wasn't an easy path. The drafting process was grueling. They wanted the supreme law of the United States to be perfect. The first two months of the Convention saw fierce debate over the 15 points of the " Virginia Plan " which had been proposed by Madison as an upgrade to the Articles of Confederation. Yet, the "Committee of the Whole" couldn't agree on anything. So, on July 24 of that year, the Committee of Detail was enacted to handle the drafting process. The United States (U.S.) Constitution was adopted on September 17, 1787 with 39 signatures before being distributed to the States for ratification. The Committee of Detail The Committee of Detail , headed by John Rutledge (nicknamed Dictator John), was in charge of drafting the Constitution. Other members included Edmund Randolph, Oliver Ellsworth, James Wilson, and Nathaniel Gorham. Other than Gorham, the committee members had all been respected lawyers, and would go on to become leading legal figures in the new government (Randolph would be the first attorney general, while Rutledge, Ellsworth and Wilson would become Supreme Court justices). John Rutledge (May 27, 1738 - June 11, 1796) 14th President of the United States under the Articles of Confederation Helped draft the Massachusetts Constitution "Any person chosen governor, or lieutenant-governor, counsellor, senator, or representative, and accepting the trust, shall before he proceed to execute the duties of his place or office, take, make and subscribe the following declaration, viz. 'I, __________, do declare, that I believe the Christian religion, and have a firm persuasion of its truth.' " George Washington and the First Draft of the Constitution George Washington's Annotated First Draft of the United States (US) Constitution The United States Constitution was drafted by the Committee of Detail, who used bits and pieces from original Virginia Plan, the decisions of the Constitutional Convention on modifications to that plan, along with other sources including the Articles of Confederation, to produce the first full draft. From August 6 to September 10, the report of the Committee of Detail was discussed, section-bysection, and clause-by-clause. The most famous copies of this early draft are the ones annotated by President George Washington. This draft of the Constitution displays Washington's handwritten notes in pencil, recording the Convention's handling of each proposed clause. Official Report of the United States (US) Constitution by the Committee of Style Once this phase of the Convention had ended, on September 10, a Co
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The Ragman's Daughter (1972) - 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 | Crime , Drama , Romance | 1972 (UK) A cheese warehouse worker with wife and two kids hates his dull life. He reminisces about the time he met the late love of his life and the days they spent riding around on his motorbike and her horse committing petty thievery. Director: 2 March 2010 1:47 AM, -08:00 | The Hollywood Interview Around The Web a list of 87 titles created 22 Jul 2012 a list of 9999 titles created 09 Mar 2013 a list of 9995 titles created 26 Nov 2013 a list of 292 titles created 07 Jul 2014 Title: The Ragman's Daughter (1972) 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. Add Image Add an image Do you have any images for this title? A romantic comedy which explores the pressures on police officers. Director: Harold Becker Lenny Brown moves to California to find his fortune in tax shelter investments. When the federal government changes the tax laws, poor Lenny finds himself $700,000 in hock with nowhere to ... See full summary » Director: Harold Becker Greg Powell is a disturbed ex-con who recruits Jimmy Smith (aka Jimmy Youngblood), a petty thief, as his partner in crime. Powell panics one night when the two of them are pulled over by a ... See full summary » Director: Harold Becker 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 5.9/10 X It is 1957. J.C. Cullen is a young man from a small town, with a talent for winning at craps, who leaves for the big city to work as a professional gambler. While there, he breaks the bank ... See full summary » Directors: Ben Bolt, Harold Becker Stars: Matt Dillon, Diane Lane, Tommy Lee Jones U.K. gay activists work to help miners during their lengthy strike of the National Union of Mineworkers in the summer of 1984. Director: Matthew Warchus A divorced father discovers that his 12-year-old son's new stepfather is not what he made himself out to be. Director: Harold Becker A high school wrestler in Spokane, Washington has trouble focusing on his training regimen when a beautiful young drifter takes up temporary residence at his home. Director: Harold Becker The accidental shooting of a boy in New York leads to an investigation by the Deputy Mayor, and unexpectedly far-reaching consequences. Director: Harold Becker A tale about a happily married couple who would like to have children. Tracy teaches art, Andy's a college dean. Things are never the same after she is taken to hospital and operated upon by Jed, a "know all" doctor. Director: Harold Becker A detective investigating a series of murders becomes involved with a woman who may be the culprit. Director: Harold Becker In the 1990s, a South American city is rocked by the imminent outbreak of a plague. While many attempt to flee the city, Dr Bernard Rieux sends his sick wife away and does his best to care ... See full summary » Director: Luis Puenzo Military cadets take extreme measures to insure the future of their academy when its existence is threatened by local condo developers. Director: Harold Becker Edit Storyline A cheese warehouse worker with wife and two kids hates his dull life. He reminisces about the time he met the late love of his life and the days they spent riding around on his motorbike and her horse committing petty thievery. (United States) – See all my reviews Filmed nine years after the last of the authentic kitchen sink films ('This Sporting Life' and 'Billy Liar'), 'The Ragman's Daughter' seems to me to be director Harold Becker's wistful homage to the original genre. The period kitchen sink films were shot in black & white, and here Becker shot in Technicolor, though the cinematography here is quite good, and yet in its frequent atmospheric moments supportive of my sense that this film is an homage by an American director who had earlier been smitten with the early
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General Knowledge Questions and Answers - Quiz General Knowledge Questions and Answers What was Mohammad Ali`s birth name? Cassius Clay Who is the presenter of the Weakest Link? Anne Robinson How many dots are there in total on a pair of dice? 42 Who played Basil Fawlty in `Fawlty Towers`? John Cleese In a game of chess, what is the only piece able to jump over other pieces? Knight At which racecourse is the Derby and the Oaks traditionally run? Epsom Who had a hit single with `Crocodile Rock` in 1972? Elton John A.A. Milne is most famous for creating which Bear? Winnie the Pooh `Question or Nominate` was a phrase commonly heard on which UK TV quiz show? Fifteen-to-one Which two colours are Dennis the Menace`s jumper? Red and Black Who is the author of the `Harry Potter` books? J K Rowling The name of which football club is an anagram of `Red Admiral`? Real Madrid In the TV show `Fawlty Towers` from which city does the waiter Manuel hail? Barcelona What is the furthest planet from the sun? Pluto How many red balls are used in a game of snooker? 15 How many sides has an octagon? Eight What is the name of the coloured part of an eye? The iris In which famous film would first have come across the character of Dorothy Gale? The Wizard Of Oz Who played Jerry in the film `Jerry McGuire`? Tom Cruise How many strings are on a violin? 4 Who was the lead singer in The Police? Sting (Gordon Sumner) Which part of the body would be treated by a chiropodist? Feet What was the hunchback of Notre Dame`s name? Quasimodo Which animal is associated with the beginning of an MGM film? A lion In snooker, what colour is the ball that begins a game in the centre of the table? Blue In which month of 1929 did the St Valentines Day massacre take place? February Which actress played the title role in the 1990 film `Pretty Woman`? Julia Roberts How many legs does an insect have? Six What is the chemical symbol for Hydrogen? H In the Australian TV series, what type of animal was `Skippy`? Kangaroo Which famous person in history rode a horse called Black Bess? Dick Turpin What is the name of the city in which The Simpsons live? Springfield Who had a number one in 1960 called `Only The Lonely`? Roy Orbison What is the longest river in the world? The Nile What is the name of the poker hand containing three of a kind and a pair? Full house Which cartoon show included characters called Thelma and Shaggy? Scooby Doo What colour is the circle on the Japanese flag? Red Who played the title role in the 1960 film `Spartacus`? Kirk Douglas What is the normal colour of the gem sapphire? Red, Green or Blue? Blue Who had a number one hit in 1984 with `Hello`? Lionel Richie What was snow whites coffin made of ? Glass Which ear did vincent Van Gogh partially cut off ? Left Which animal provides the blood for black pudding ? Pig What was the last UK no1 for the super group Abba ? Super Trooper Which lagers name is translated as lions brew ? Lowenbrau What colour is the car on monopolys free parking space ? Red What combines with a tia maria to make a Tia Moo Moo ? Milk Was shirley temple 21 25 or 29 when she made her last film in 1949 ? 21 Which 2 of the 7 dwarfs names do not end witn the letter Y Doc and Bashful What was Mrs Fawltys Christian name in the TV series fawlty towers ? Sybil What is the name of Cluedos colonel ? Mustard What group had their first uk hit with three times a lady ? Commodores What in horse racing terms are a jockeys hat and shirt called? Silks Who did monica marry in the tv series friends ? Chandler Muriel Bing What colour is the center stripe on the german flag, Red, Black or Gold ? Red Who taught Eliza Dolittle to be a lady ? Professor Henry Higgins Which is the closet planet to the sun to have a moon ? Earth Who were the 2 British prime ministers of the 1970s ? Wilson and Heath Where sitting on his suitcase was Paddington bear found ? Paddington station What is the perdominant colour of a harrods carrier bag ? Green W
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Who directed the Western Rio Bravo which starred John Wayne and Dean Martin?
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Rio Bravo (1959) - IMDb IMDb 17 January 2017 4:34 PM, UTC NEWS There was an error trying to load your rating for this title. Some parts of this page won't work property. Please reload or try later. X Beta I'm Watching This! Keep track of everything you watch; tell your friends. Error A small-town sheriff in the American West enlists the help of a cripple, a drunk, and a young gunfighter in his efforts to hold in jail the brother of the local bad guy. Director: From $2.99 (SD) on Amazon Video ON TV a list of 26 titles created 06 Jun 2013 a list of 32 titles created 06 Dec 2013 a list of 29 titles created 10 Nov 2014 a list of 49 titles created 30 Aug 2015 a list of 25 titles created 5 months ago Search for " Rio Bravo " 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 Golden Globe. Another 1 win & 4 nominations. See more awards » Videos A Civil War veteran embarks on a journey to rescue his niece from an Indian tribe. Director: John Ford A senator, who became famous for killing a notorious outlaw, returns for the funeral of an old friend and tells the truth about his deed. Director: John Ford 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 7.7/10 X Cole Thornton, a gunfighter for hire, joins forces with an old friend, Sheriff J.P. Hara. Together with an old Indian fighter and a gambler, they help a rancher and his family fight a rival rancher that is trying to steal their water. Director: Howard Hawks Dunson leads a cattle drive, the culmination of over 14 years of work, to its destination in Missouri. But his tyrannical behavior along the way causes a mutiny, led by his adopted son. Directors: Howard Hawks, Arthur Rosson Stars: John Wayne, Montgomery Clift, Joanne Dru An aging group of outlaws look for one last big score as the "traditional" American West is disappearing around them. Director: Sam Peckinpah A group of people traveling on a stagecoach find their journey complicated by the threat of Geronimo and learn something about each other in the process. Director: John Ford After the Civil War, Cord McNally searches for the traitor whose perfidy caused the defeat of McNally's unit and the loss of a close friend. Director: Howard Hawks A drunken, hard-nosed U.S. Marshal and a Texas Ranger help a stubborn teenager track down her father's murderer in Indian territory. Director: Henry Hathaway A cavalry officer posted on the Rio Grande must deal with murderous raiding Apaches, his son who's a risk-taking recruit and his wife from whom he has been separated for many years. Director: John Ford Ranch owner Katie Elder's four sons determine to avenge the murder of their father and the swindling of their mother. Director: Henry Hathaway At Fort Apache, an honorable and veteran war captain finds conflict when his regime is placed under the command of a young, glory hungry lieutenant colonel with no respect for the local Indian tribe. Director: John Ford A dying gunfighter spends his last days looking for a way to die with a minimum of pain and a maximum of dignity. Director: Don Siegel Edit Storyline Sheriff John T. Chance has his hands full after arresting Joe Burdette for murder. He knows that Burdette's brother Nathan, a powerful rancher, will go to any lengths to get him out of jail. Chance's good friend Pat Wheeler offers to help but within 20 minutes of making the offer is gunned down in the street, shot in the back. That leaves his elderly deputy Stumpy, the town drunk Dude - once a deputy and a pretty good shot when he was sober - and a young hand, Colorado, who used to work for Wheeler. Nathan Burdette meanwhile has a couple of dozen men at his disposal. Chance does his best to prepare all the while romancing a pretty gamblers who goes by the name of Feathers. Written by garykmcd See All (128) » Taglines: John Wayne The big guy with the battered hat... and Dean Martin the ragged woman-wrecked castoff called Dude... and Ricky Nelson The rockin' babyfaced gunfisted kid... And Time Was Running Out T
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Errol Flynn - Filmbug Errol Flynn Errol Flynn Errol Flynn, stage name of Leslie Thompson, (June 20, 1909 - October 14, 1959) was an actor. Born in Hobart, Tasmania, Australia. Although he hadn't really planned on an acting career, Flynn become a star with his very first film, Captain Blood, in 1935. He was typecast as a swashbuckler and made several including The Adventures of Robin Hood (1938), The Sea Hawk (1940) (like Captain Blood, based on a novel by Rafael Sabatini), and The Adventures of Don Juan (1949). He also played opposite Olivia de Havilland in the western movie Dodge City (1939). During the shooting of The Private Lives of Elizabeth and Essex (1939), Flynn and co-star Bette Davis had some legendary off-screen fights. His reputation as a womanizer led to the expression "In like Flynn." He was well known for having wild parties and eventually his own reputation had him brought up on a statutory rape charge. He was cleared of the crime, but he suffered both personally and in his career. By the mid 1950s, he was something of a self-parody but still won some acclaim as a drunken ne'er-do-well in The Sun Also Rises, (1957). His autobiography, My Wicked, Wicked Ways, was published just months after his death and contains humorous anecdotes about Hollywood. Flynn wanted to call the book In Like Me, but his publishers refused. Note: This profile was written in or before 2003. Errol Flynn Facts
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What is the next number in this sequence: 4; 16; 256; 65,536?
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A001146 - OEIS A001146 (Formerly M1297 N0497) 50 2, 4, 16, 256, 65536, 4294967296, 18446744073709551616, 340282366920938463463374607431768211456, 115792089237316195423570985008687907853269984665640564039457584007913129639936 ( list ; graph ; refs ; listen ; history ; text ; internal format ) OFFSET COMMENTS Or, write previous term in base 2, read in base 4. a(1) = 2, a(n) = smallest power of 2 which does not divide the product of all previous terms. Number of truth tables generated by boolean expressions of n variables. - C. Bradford Barber (bradb(AT)shore.net), Dec 27 2005 From Ross Drewe , Feb 13 2008: (Start) Or, number of distinct n-ary operators in a binary logic. The total number of n-ary operators in a k-valued logic is T = k^(k^n), i.e., if S is a set of k elements, there are T ways of mapping an ordered subset of n elements from S to an element of S. Some operators are "degenerate": the operator has arity p, if only p of the n input values influence the output. Therefore the set of operators can be partitioned into n+1 disjoint subsets representing arities from 0 to n. For n = 2, k = 2 gives the familiar Boolean operators or functions, C = F(A,B). There are 2^2^2 = 16 operators, composed of: arity 0: 2 operators (C = 0 or 1), arity 1: 4 operators (C = A, B, not(A), not(B)), arity 2: 10 operators (including well-known pairs AND/NAND, OR/NOR, XOR/EQ). (End) From José María Grau Ribas , Jan 19 2012: (Start) Or, numbers that can be formed using the number 2, the power operator (^), and parenthesis. (End) [The paper by Guy and Selfridge (see also A003018 ) shows that this is the same as the current sequence. - N. J. A. Sloane , Jan 21 2012] a(n) is the highest value k such that A173419 (k) = n+1. - Charles R Greathouse IV , Oct 03 2012 Let b(0) = 8 and b(n+1) = the smallest number not in the sequence such that b(n+1) - Product_{i=0..n} b(i) divides b(n+1)*Product_{i=0..n} b(i). Then b(n) = a(n) for n > 0. - Derek Orr , Jan 15 2015 Twice the number of distinct minimal toss sequences of a coin to obtain all sequences of length n, which is 2^(2^n-1). This derives from the 2^n ways to cut each of the De Bruijn sequences B(2,n). - Maurizio De Leo , Feb 28 2015 I conjecture that { a(n) ; n>1 } are the numbers such that n^4-1 divides 2^n-1, intersection of A247219 and A247165 . - M. F. Hasler , Jul 25 2015 REFERENCES D. E. Knuth, The Art of Computer Programming, Vol. 4A, Section 7.1.1, p. 79. N. J. A. Sloane, A Handbook of Integer Sequences, Academic Press, 1973 (includes this sequence). N. J. A. Sloane and Simon Plouffe, The Encyclopedia of Integer Sequences, Academic Press, 1995 (includes this sequence). LINKS
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Which freshwater fish has the Latin name Tinca Tinca?
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Tench | DC Freshwater Fish DC Freshwater Fish Preferred Water Conditions: Will acclimatize to a wide range of conditions. pH: 6.5-8.0 Temperature: Cold water-temperate between 2-30 deg C (34-86 deg F) Care: Tench are often a shy fish, usually living at the bottom of a lake or pond. They prefer still waters, but can still be found in slow moving areas of rivers. In the ornamental fish trade there is a golden variety of tench that is more popular because of its bright orange/yellow appearance. Generally tench feed on the bottom moving around in small shoals feeding on plants, small insects and invertebrates. They will feed from the surface in garden ponds with other fish as they become more at home in there surroundings. Price: 2-3" £3.00 each or 10 for £25.00 4-6" £5.00 each or 10 for £40.00 6-8" £7.50 each
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Free Flashcards about GK 6 Which horse was involved in the 1913 incident that killed Emily Davison? Anmer What is the meaning of "discursive"? digressing from subject to subject What was the German 'Jugendstil' known as in Britain and the USA? Art Nouveau The artists Odilon Redon and Fernand Khnopff were most closely associated with which artistic movement? Symbolism What nationality was artist Fernand Khnopff? Belgian What is the meaning of 'post hoc, ergo propter hoc'? "After which, therefore because of which" In which year did BBC Radio 2, in the guise of the BBC Light Programme, start broadcasting? 1945 What radio programme used the signature tune "At The Sign Of The Swinging Cymbal" by Bryan Fahey? Pick of The Pops Agricola, Roman Governor of Britain, was which Roman writer's father-in-law? Tacitus Agricola, Roman Governor of Britain, was recalled in disgrace by which Emperor? Domitian Which Iron Age tribe had a capital at Emain Macha in Ulster? Ulaid Who had a 1955 Number 1 with "Softly, Softly"? Ruby Murray Who had UK hits with "Be My Love" and "Because You're Mine"? Mario Lanza Who took "Rose Marie" to No 1 spot in the UK IN 1954? Slim Whitman In 1955 Jimmy Young had a No 1 single with "The Man From..." - where? Laramie Which singer was the indirect cause of 1944's Columbus Day Riot? Frank Sinatra In which year did "Rock Around The Clock" hit No 1 in both the UK and the US? 1955 Both "boogie-woogie" and "rock and roll" supposedly got their names from what? Euphemisms for sex Who coined the term "Rhythm and Blues"? Jerry Wexler Which Cleveland DJ is usually credited with coining the term "rock n roll" to apply to the music of that style? Alan Freed Which band were originally called "The Rambling Yodeller And The Sandmen"? Bill Haley & The Comets Who had a 1950s hit with "Be-Bop-A Lula"? Gene Vincent and The Blue Caps Which chemical elements occupy positions 89-103 on the Periodic Table? Actinides What name is given to a 3D co-ordinate system with three planes, x, y, and Z? Cartesian What are the names given to the three sides of a right-angled triangle? Hypotenuse, Base, Altitude If theta represents the angle opposite the altitude in a right angled triangle, a is the altitude, b the base and c is the hypotenuse, what is sinθ equal to? a/c If theta represents the angle opposite the altitude in a right angled triangle, a is the altitude, b the base and c is the hypotenuse, what is cosθ equal to? b/c If theta represents the angle opposite the altitude in a right angled triangle, a is the altitude, b the base and c is the hypotenuse, what is tanθ equal to? a/b (or sinθ/cosθ) What is the meaning of sin(squared)θ? sinθsinθ An object that has both magnitude and direction in space Which letters are traditionally used for the three base vectors? i, j, k Who had a 1962 Number 1 with "Wonderful Land"? The Shadows Which artistic group was founded in 1911 by Kandinsky and Marc? Der Blaue Reiter Artist Franz Marc was born in wRhich country? Germany Who painted "Luxe, Calme et Volupte"? Matisse Who is generally held to be the originator of the Suprematist art movement? Malevich The artists Boccioni, Carra and Severeni, all Italians, belonged to which movement? Futurism What was the real name of The Big Bopper, who died in a plane crash along with Buddy Holly? JP Richardson What was the stage name of the singer Rosemary Brown? Dana Which country singer got to No. 1 in the UK with "Coward Of The County"? Kenny Rogers Who composed "The Stars And Stripes Forever"? John Phillip Sousa Who composed the waltz "Tales From The Vienna Woods"? Johann Strauss Robert-Francois Damiens attempted to assassinate (and failed, although he did wound) which king? Louis XV of France When was the Seven Years' War? 1756-63 Whose final work was 1804's "Opus Postumum"? Kant The Pregolya River, which features in Euler's 'Seven Bridges'problem, runs through which city? Kaliningrad Who wrote 1848's "The Principles Of Political Economy"? John Stuart Mill What is defined as "the composite of an organism's observable traits"? Phenotype The Japanese word 'hara',
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Susan Brown was the first woman to take part in what event, in 1981?
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Oxford Cox Pictures | Getty Images Oxford Cox April 04, 1981 Licence Oxford cox Susan Brown, the first woman to take part in the annual Oxford versus...Oxford cox Susan Brown, the first woman to take part in the annual Oxford versus Cambridge boat race, leads her crew to victory, 4th April 1981. Here she urges them on as they pass Hammersmith Bridge on the River Thames. LessMore
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What Happened in 1975 including Pop Culture, Prices, Events and Technology Cost Of Living Popular Culture News and Events Technology Born This Year World Leaders 1974 Calendar 1975 In the UK inflation continues to spiral out of control reaching 24.2% the price of Petrol increased by nearly 70% in one year, but the US sees a start back down with US inflation going down to 9.2%, both governments use interest rates as a way of trying to control inflation with the US Federal Reserve at 7.25% and The Bank of England at 11.25%. Meanwhile one of the true success stories of modern times when Bill Gates and Paul Allen create the company Microsoft. The First of the new hobby computers are starting to appear including Altair 8800 and the battle for Video recorder standards of VHS and Betamax starts. This is also the year the Vietnam war finally ends. Cost of Living 1975 What Events Happened in 1975 OPEC OPEC agrees to raise crude oil prices by 10%. U.K. The British Conservative Party chooses it's first women leader, Margaret Thatcher. More Information for Margaret Thatcher. On February 11th of 1975 Margaret Thatcher became the leader of the opposition for the Conservative party of which she had been a member and represented the party in parliament since 1959. She won the title after successfully challenging the leadership of former Prime Minister Edward Heath, making her the first woman in that role. In 1979 the Conservative party regained their majority and Margaret Thatcher became the first female Prime Minister of the United Kingdom. She resigned as the leader in 1990. World Oil goes over $13.00 per barrel Vietnam. The Battle of Ban Me Thuot takes place during the Vietnam War, as North Vietnam begins its final push to end the war and capture the South. More Information for the Battle of Ban Me Thuot. The battle of Ban Me Thuot between South Vietnam and North Vietnam ends on March 10th of 1975. North Vietnam began enacting a campaign to take the city of Ban Me Thuot earlier in the year in an effort to destabilize South Vietnam. On March 4th, North Vietnam launched its offensive against the city despite a cease fire having been agreed upon two years earlier. Ban Me Thuot quickly fell and it became clear that South Vietnam would have difficulty defending itself against the North in further attacks. By the end of the next month South Vietnam surrendered to North Vietnam, ending the state of war between the two that had existed since 1955. Vietnam The Vietnam War ends as Communist forces take Saigon and South Vietnam surrenders unconditionally. More Information for the end of the Vietnam War. The War in Vietnam comes to an end at the end of April in 1975 as a series of events leads to the fall of Saigon. During the previous month the North Vietnamese Army began an aggressive campaign against South Vietnam and by the end of April, North Vietnam took Saigon. After realizing that it would be impossible to defend the South against North Vietnam, the South Vietnamese president resigned and South Vietnam surrendered unconditionally to the North. The United States’ involvement in the war ended on the last day in April of 1975 after about twenty years as the last American military members escaped in helicopters taking off from the U.S. Embassy in Saigon. Vietnam The US Carries out Vietnam "Operation Babylift" bringing Vietnamese orphans to the US U.S. New York City avoids bankruptcy when President Gerald R. Ford signed a $2.3 billion loan US Pulls out of Cambodia Japan Sony introduces Betamax videotapes and Matsushita / JVC introduce VHS. More Information for Betamax Videotapes. During May of 1975, electronics manufacturer Sony released their Betamax video cassette recording system for sale in Japan. The system originally retailed for several thousand dollars and not long after the release other companies began selling their own systems using a different format, the VHS (Video Home System). Sony’s Betamax was somewhat popular throughout the late 1970’s but by the mid-1980’s VHS had won the so-called “Videotape Format War.
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What is the text of an opera called?
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Opera Terms Pronunciation Guide Pronunciation Guide: Opera Terms apron - the forward part of the stage between the curtain and the orchestra pit aria - a song for solo voice with instrumental accompaniment. Arias appear in cantatas, oratorios, and operas beginning in the 17trh century. Usually they emphasize musical expression more than the text. The text is often reflective, rather than descriptive of action. Arias are usually not strophic and they provide lyric interludes that temporarily pull the listener away from the action of the story. ballad opera - a form of 18th century English operatic entertainment that consisted of spoken dialogue and musical numbers from popular music sources such as ballads, folk songs, and songs from other plays. The first example was The Beggar's Opera (1728) by John Gay, with music arranged by J. Pepusch. It was a satire of the Italian opera seria popular in London at the time. baritone - a male voice with a range between that of the low bass voice and the high tenor. The usual span is between G and e'. Baritone parts may require either expressive, lyricial singing or they may be more heroic, as in the title role of Verdi's Rigoletto. baroque - the period in music history that spans from approximately 1600 to 1750. This period saw the birth of opera through the efforts of the Florentine Camerata and the works of Monteverdi.The best known late baroque operas are those of G.F. Handel. bass - the lowest male voice, frequently subdivided in several categories (see following entries). The range is between E and c'. This example is Mussorgsky's Boris Godunov. basso buffo - a category of bass voice that specializes in comic roles, frequently seen in the operas of Mozart and Rossini. Dr. Bartolo in Rossini's The Barber of Seville is a famous example. basso cantante - a type of bass voice that demonstrates a melodic, singing quality rather than a comic or tragic one. An example is King Philip in Verdi's Don Carlos. basso profundo - the most serious of the bass voices. Sarastro in Mozart's The Magic Flute is an example. bel canto - "beautiful song," the traditional art of Italian singing which emphasizes elegant phrasing, beautiful tone and brilliant technique; bel canto flourished in the early to mid-19th century, in the works of Rossini, Bellini and Donizetti. blocking - the moving of people around the stage by the stage director to set up the patterns that will be followed during the performance of the opera cabaletta - a brisk aria in Italian opera, generally following a more solemn, thoughtful one; the cabaletta frequently refers to a contradictory or complimentary state of mind, and may even lead towards impassioned action from the character on stage. The term itself comes from the Italian"cavallo" which means horse: the accompaniment of the cabaletta frequently resembles the animal's galloping gait. cadenza - a musical flourish, frequently made upon the spot by the performer, which occurs when an aria or a section of an aria seems to be coming to its close (its cadence spot); until the time of Verdi, cadenzas were expected to be improvised by the singer or the performer and were seldom notated precisely by the composer. The long passage between soprano and flute in the mad scene of Lucia di Lammermoor is an improvised double cadenza for those performers. Camerata - a gathering of writers and musician who, in the late 16th century, regularly met to discuss art and experiment with form. In the years prior to 1580, the gathering assembled at the residence of Giovanni de Bardi, and after 1592, at the home of Jacopo Corsi. Vincenzo Galileo, the astronomer's father, was among them. Their deliberations led directly to the rise of opera as a combination of music, drama and stage spectacle. Jacopo Peri, a musician at the Medici court and a member of t
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Operas | Article about Operas by The Free Dictionary Operas | Article about Operas by The Free Dictionary http://encyclopedia2.thefreedictionary.com/Operas Related to Operas: Rock operas , Soap operas Opéra (ôpārä`) (Académie de musique), former chief opera house of Paris, on the Place de l'Opéra, one of the main crossroads on the right bank of the Seine. Designed by J. L. C. Garnier Garnier, Jean Louis Charles , 1825–98, French architect, studied at the École des Beaux-Arts and won the Grand Prix de Rome (1848). He was awarded the commission for the Opéra in Paris (1861–75), which is his principal work. ..... Click the link for more information. and also called the Palais Garnier, it was built between 1861 and 1875. One of the largest and most sumptuous theaters in the world, it has a smaller seating capacity than many lesser houses, because its huge stage and foyers and its famous grand staircase take up much of the room. On the polychromed facade of the Opéra is the masterwork of the sculptor J.-B. Carpeaux Carpeaux, Jean-Baptiste , 1827–75, French sculptor and painter. He studied with François Rude and won the Prix de Rome. Carpeaux rose to fame with his Ugolino ..... Click the link for more information. entitled The Dance. An opulently ornamented neo-baroque style building, the Paris Opéra has been copied, on a reduced scale, by many opera houses throughout the world. The home of grand opera in the 19th cent., it has retained its musical reputation as one of the world's foremost houses. Its corps de ballet is particularly famous. The Paris Opéra moved to the large, newly constructed Bastille opera house in 1990. The old Opéra building, used mainly for ballet performances for a few years, has been undergoing refurbishment and restoration since the mid-1990s, and both theaters now present opera and ballet. Bibliography See M. Kahane, The Paris Opera (1988); S. Pitou, The Paris Opera: An Encyclopedia of Operas, Ballets, Composers, and Performers (1984) and The Paris Opera (1990); C. C. Mead, Charles Garnier's Paris Opera: Architectural Empathy and the Renaissance of French Classicism (1991). opera, The libretto libretto [Ital.,=little book], the text of an opera or an oratorio. Although a play usually emphasizes an integrated plot, a libretto is most often a loose plot connecting a series of episodes. ..... Click the link for more information. may be serious or comic, although neither form necessarily excludes elements of the other. Opera differs from operetta operetta , type of light opera with a frivolous, sentimental story, often employing parody and satire and containing both spoken dialogue and much light, pleasant music. ..... Click the link for more information. in its musical complexity and usually in its subject matter. It differs also from oratorio oratorio , musical composition employing chorus, orchestra, and soloists and usually, but not necessarily, a setting of a sacred libretto without stage action or scenery. ..... Click the link for more information. , which is customarily based on a religious subject and is performed without scenery, costumes, or stage action. Although both opera and operetta may have spoken dialogue, in opera the dialogue usually has musical accompaniment, such as the harpsichord continuo in the operas of Mozart and Rossini. Often, the music in opera is continuous, with set pieces such as solos, duets, trios, quartets, etc., and choral pieces, all designed to dramatize the action and display the particular vocal skills of the principal singers. For example, the last act trio from Gounod's Faust gives Mephistopheles (bass), Faust (tenor), and Marguerite (soprano) excellent opportunity to display their vocal talents singly and then weave their voices in ensemble singing as the two men vie for the soul of Marguerite, who is intent on salvation. Early Opera Florentine Beginnings Although musical drama, such as The Play of Daniel (12th cent.), had previously existed, it was in the year 1600 that opera came into being. It began in Florence, Italy, fostered by the camerata [society], a
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IMDb: Most Popular Males Most Popular Males Sort by: STARmeter▲ | A-Z | Height | Birth Date | Death Date 1. Diego Luna Actor, Rogue One Diego Luna Alexander was born on December 29, 1979 in Mexico City, Mexico, to Alejandro Luna and Fiona Alexander, who worked as a costume designer. His father is Mexican and his mother was British, of Scottish and English descent. His mother died when Diego was only two, in a car accident. He soon became immersed in his father's passion... 2. Ben Mendelsohn Actor, Rogue One Despite his prominence in Hollywood as a character actor known for playing villains and criminals, Ben Mendelsohn has been a leading man in Australia since starting acting as a teenager. Paul Benjamin Mendelsohn was born in Melbourne, Australia, to Carole Ann (Ferguson), a nurse, and Frederick Arthur Oscar Mendelsohn... 3. Tom Hardy Actor, Mad Max: Fury Road Tom Hardy made his debut in Ridley Scott's 2001 war film Black Hawk Down. Hardy's other notable films include the science fiction film Star Trek: Nemesis (2002), the crime film RocknRolla (2008), biographical psychological drama Bronson (2008), science fiction thriller Inception (2010), sports drama Warrior (2011)... 4. Alan Tudyk Actor, I, Robot Alan Tudyk was born in El Paso, Texas, and grew up in Plano, where he attended Plano Sr. High. In 1990, he went on to study drama at Lon Morris Jr. College. While there, he was awarded the Academic Excellence Award for Drama. He was also named Most Likely to Succeed and Sophomore Beau. During this time, Alan was also an active member of the Delta Psi Omega fraternity... 5. Chris Pratt Actor, Guardians of the Galaxy Christopher Michael Pratt is an American film and television actor. He came to prominence from his television roles, including Bright Abbott in Everwood , Ché in The O.C. , and Andy Dwyer and Parks and Recreation , and notable film roles in Moneyball , The Five-Year Engagement , Zero Dark Thirty , Delivery Man ... 6. Riz Ahmed Actor, Four Lions 7. Donnie Yen Actor, Yip Man Martial artist and Hong Kong action star Donnie Yen was born to newspaper editor Klyster Yen and martial arts master Bow Sim Mark. At the age of four Yen started taking up martial arts from his mother, who taught him wushu and tai chi until the age of eleven when his family emigrated to Boston, MA. From there he continued mastering wushi and tai chi... 8. Macaulay Culkin Actor, Home Alone Macaulay Carson Culkin, one of the most famous American child stars, was born on August 26, 1980 in New York City, New York, USA, as the third of seven children of his father Christopher Culkin (a former stage and child actor and also Macaulay's former manager) and mother Patricia Brentrup . He is the brother of Shane Culkin ... 9. Mads Mikkelsen Actor, Casino Royale Mads Mikkelsen is a synonym to the great success the Danish film industry has had since the mid-1990s. He was born in Østerbro, Copenhagen, to Bente Christiansen, a nurse, and Henning Mikkelsen, a banker. Starting out as a low-life pusher/junkie in the 1996 success Pusher , he slowly grew to become one of Denmark's biggest movie actors... 10. Jeffrey Dean Morgan Actor, Watchmen Jeffrey Dean Morgan endeared himself to audiences with his recurring role on ABC's smash hit series, Grey's Anatomy . His dramatic arc as heart patient "Denny Duquette", who wins the heart of intern "Izzie Stevens" ( Katherine Heigl ) in a star-crossed romance, made him a universal fan favorite. He also had recurring roles on The CW and Warner Bros... 11. Peter Cushing Actor, Star Wars: Episode IV - A New Hope Peter Wilton Cushing was born on May 26, 1913 in Kenley, Surrey, England, to Nellie Maria (King) and George Edward Cushing, a quantity surveyor. He and his older brother David were raised first in Dulwich Village, a south London suburb, and then later back in Surrey. At an early age, Cushing was attracted to acting... 12. Travis Fimmel Actor, Warcraft Travis Fimmel was born near Echuca, Victoria, Australia, to Jennie, a recreation officer for the disabled, and Chris, a cattle farmer. He was raised on a 5500-acre far
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2000 Movie Reviews The 51st State (6.5) This British comedy gangster film borrows a star and maybe one or two ideas from America, but there's no harm in that when the result is this entertaining. Samuel L Jackson is the man with a plan - a plan to sell his formula for a new designer drug to whoever will pay the right price. Having pulled one over his former US employer 'The Lizard' (Meatloaf), he seeks an alternative deal with Liverpudlian kingpin Ricky Tomlinson. Things quite don't go to plan and soon he finds himself reluctantly teaming up with local fixer Robert Carlyle as they are chased around Liverpool by cops, skinhead thugs and a mysterious female assassin (Emily Mortimer). Ronny Yu's direction definitely lends something to the action scenes but occasionally allows the story to meander too much. This isn't particularly intellectually challenging stuff but no-one can deny that it's fun. Jackson and Carlyle work particularly well together, while Emily Watson may just be the coolest female assassin to grace the screen since Anne Parillaud starred as Nikita. Add to that an assortment of British supporting actors including a deliciously off-the-wall performance from Rhys-Ifans (Notting Hill) as a local drug lord. It doesn't have the intricate plotting of Lock, Stock or the hard edge of Snatch but does have enough pace and British charm to be hit both here and in the States. Jay And Silent Bob Strike Back (4) Fans of Kevin Smith�s previous movies (Clerks, Mall Rats, Chasing Amy, Dogma) will be immediately familiar with the title duo. The convenience store slacker dudes have been coveted by their creator. Now Smith sees a need to move on, and this movie is intended as their farewell send-off. The plot(?) centres around the duo�s discovery that Hollywood are making a Bluntman and Chronic movie and have neglected to cut them in on the royalties, (Technically they own the IPR as they are the real people on which the comic characters were based). Sadly the end result is a very uneven comedy road movie. Whilst Jay and Silent Bob were great cameo characters, they can�t support a full movie. Director Kevin Smith resorts to far to much foul language and endless dick jokes. Sometimes the comedy is hilarious but just is much isn�t! There are a string of cameo performances � notably from previous actors and characters in Smith�s movies. (Chris Rock, Ben Affleck, Matt Damon to name but a few). Star Wars gets a mention yet again, with both Mark Hamill and Carrie Fisher appearing in separate scenes. Sadly, it isn�t enough. For fans of Smith�s previous movies only � and even then don�t expect too much! Bandits (6) Bruce Willis and Billy Bob Thornton star as a pair of bank robbers who become notorious for pulling off a string of non-violent robberies. However, complications ensue when they take insecure housewife Cate Blanchett as a hostage during one of their raids. Not only does she choose to hitch up with them but an awkward love triangle begins to form. Barry Levinson�s character-driven romantic action comedy (it lurches unevenly between all 3) contains enjoyable performances from its 3 leads but never really sets the screen alight. Thornton�s performance stands out but Blanchett�s kooky character is no less entertaining. A little more pace and a couple more twists could have improved this immensely (the blatantly obvious denouement lets it down badly), but it is still worth watching. Crowd-pleasing lightweight entertainment which won�t be troubling the likes of Bonnie & Clyde or Natural Born Killers. Zoolander (6.5) Ben Stiller (Meet The Parents, There�s Something About Mary) produces, directs and stars in this camp comedy about an international male model who is brainwashed by an evil fashion conglomerate into assassinating a foreign political leader. As if that wasn�t enough, Derek Zoolander also has to contend with rival male model Owen Wilson. Much of the comedy hangs on the premise that all models are illiterate morons. However, the film manages to pull this off without ever being t
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Hirudin/Leeches Salivary Secretion | Tinnitus Talk Support Forum http://www.ijpsonline.com/article.a...ssue=2;spage=127;epage=137;aulast=Abdualkader Hirudin is a naturally occurring peptide in the salivary glands of medicinal leeches that has a blood anticoagulant property It was reported that leeches and their salivary secretion were successfully used for the treatment of tinnitus, acute and chronic otitis [95] . Leeching has been applied in sudden hearing loss. In such cases, the therapist used just two leeches; one behind the ear and the other one over the jaw in front of the ear, and the treatment was repeated 2-3 times at intervals of 3-4 days. Despite the unexplained reasons of tinnitus, leeches were proven to be of great benefits in the treatment of this disorder Cause of Tinnitus: Unknown Hi Eddylee, I did hear a positive story about treatment of Multiple sclerosis (first hand) with leeches but not yet one for Tinnitus. The info you mention comes from: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3757849/ Hematophagous animals including leeches have been known to possess biologically active compounds in their secretions, especially in their saliva. The blood-sucking annelids, leeches have been used for therapeutic purposes since the beginning of civilization. Ancient Egyptian, Indian, Greek and Arab physicians used leeches for a wide range of diseases starting from the conventional use for bleeding to systemic ailments, such as skin diseases, nervous system abnormalities, urinary and reproductive system problems, inflammation, and dental problems. Recently, extensive researches on leech saliva unveiled the presence of a variety of bioactive peptides and proteins involving antithrombin (hirudin, bufrudin), antiplatelet (calin, saratin), factor Xa inhibitors (lefaxin), antibacterial (theromacin, theromyzin) and others. Consequently, leech has made a comeback as a new remedy for many chronic and life-threatening abnormalities, such as cardiovascular problems, cancer, metastasis, and infectious diseases. In the 20thcentury, leech therapy has established itself in plastic and microsurgery as a protective tool against venous congestion and served to salvage the replanted digits and flaps. Despite the efficacious properties of leech therapy, the safety, and complications of leeching are still controversial. Then the information you mention: Audiology and ear abnormalities: It was reported that leeches and their salivary secretion were successfully used for the treatment of tinnitus, acute and chronic otitis[ 95 ]. Leeching has been applied in sudden hearing loss. In such cases, the therapist used just two leeches; one behind the ear and the other one over the jaw in front of the ear, and the treatment was repeated 2-3 times at intervals of 3-4 days. Despite the unexplained reasons of tinnitus, leeches were proven to be of great benefits in the treatment of this disorder[ 17 ]. See also: 17. Michalsen A, Roth M, Dobos G, Aurich M. Stattgurt, Germany: Apple Wemding; 2007. Medicinal Leech Therapy. [ Ref list ] And here another medical report: https://www.karger.com/Article/Pdf/278932 Abstract Medicpal leeches (Hirudo medicinalis) and the native secretion of their sali-vary glands diluted with saline (5 times) were successfully used for the treatment of some ear diseases: tinnitus caused by inner-ear affections, acute external otitis and chronic Otitis media. The effect of diluted leech saliva injected into the region of the mastoid process by microelectrophoresis was 25-30% lower than that of the medicinal leeches. Somehow I'm too scared to try a treatment with leeches yet, though from what I heard the treatment is not painful. And they breed the medicinal leeches in e.g. Germany in special centers. Anyway if I would hear about some succes stories here be sure that it would help with Tinnitus I would probably try it! Only I did not yet hear success stories here from treatment with leeches. Anybody ?? Unknown Hi Hotaru, Yes, there are official accredited docs who use leeches. For example in the netherlands there is Dr Gil
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The Salivary Glands : Anatomy & Physiology Anatomy & Physiology | December 11, 2013 | 0 Comments The Salivary Glands Several glands associated with the oral cavity secrete saliva. Saliva: Helps moisten and compact food into a round mass called a bolus Contains enzymes that begin the chemical breakdown of starch Dissolves food chemicals so they can be “tasted” Most saliva is produced by major or extrinsic salivary glands that lie outside the oral cavity and empty their secretions into it. Minor or intrinsic salivary glands within the oral cavity alter the output slightly (note: extrinsic glands lie outside of oral cavity, intrinsic glands lie within oral cavity). The major salivary glands are paired and develop from the oral mucosa and stay connected to it by small ducts. The large, triangle shaped parotid gland (par=near, otid=ear) lies anterior to the ear between the skin and masseter muscle. Its main duct opens into the vestibule next to the second upper molar (view the green duct in image above). Facial nerves run through the parotid gland to muscles in the face used for facial expression. For this reason, surgery on this gland is risky and could cause facial paralysis. The submandibular, parotid, and sublingual salivary glands in association with the left side of oral cavity. Mumps, a common disease amongst children, is an inflammation of the parotid glands caused by the mumps (myxovirus) virus. The virus spreads from person to person in saliva. If you view t he parotid gland in the image above, you will see why people with mumps complain that hurts to chew. Other symptoms include fever and pain when swallowing acidic food or liquid (pickles, grapefruit). Mumps in adult males carries a 25% risk of infecting the testes, which can lead to sterility. The submandibular gland is about the size of a walnut. Its duct runs underneath the mucosa in the oral cavity floor and opens underneath the tongue at the base of the lingual frenulum. The sublingual gland has a small, almond shape and lies in front of the submandibular gland under the tongue. It has 10-20 ducts which open into the floor of the mouth. The salivary glands are composed of two types of secretory cells, serous and mucous. Serous cells produce a watery secretion containing ions, enzymes, and a small amount of mucin. Mucous cells produce mucus. The submandibular and parotid glands contain a large percentage of serous cells. The sublingual glands contain mostly mucous cells. Composition of Saliva Saliva is mainly water. In fact, it’s 97-99.5% water which makes it hypoosmotic. Its osmolarity depends on the glands that are active and the amount and type of stimulus for salivation. Generally, saliva is a bit acidic (6.75-7.00), but the PH can vary. Its solutes include electrolytes (mainly sodium, potassium, chloride, and bicarbonate); the digestive enzymes salivary amylase and lingual lipase; the proteins mucin, IgA, and lysozyme; metabolic wastes (uric acid, urea). When dissolved in water, the glycoprotein mucin forms thick mucus that lubricates the oral cavity and hydrates foodstuffs. Saliva protects against microorganisms because it has: IgA antibodies Lysozyme- a bactericidal enzyme (it inhibits bacterial growth in the mouth and it’s unclear whether or not it may help prevent tooth decay Defensins- defensins function as cytokines and call defensive cells (lymphocytes) into the mouth Control of Salivation The minor salivary glands secrete saliva continuously, keeping the mouth optimally moist. When food enters, the major glands activate and large amounts of saliva pour out. The average human being produces around 1500ml of saliva per day, but it can be a great deal higher if the glands are stimulated properly. For the most part, salivation is controlled by the parasympathetic division of the autonomic nervous system. When food is ingested, chemoreceptors and mechanoreceptors in the mouth send signals to the salivatory nuclei in the brain stem to the pons and medulla. As a result, parasympathetic nervous system activity increases. Impulses sent by motor fibers in
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Sewing Terms, Definitions, Stitches, Fabrics, Notions, Thread – Learning Sewing | BurdaStyle.com BurdaStyle - Footer BurdaStyle is a DIY fashion and sewing community. Our aim is to bring the craft of sewing to a new generation of fashion designers, hobbyists, DIY'ers, and inspire fashion enthusiasts. We offer downloadable PDF sewing patterns, project ideas, tutorials and a community passionate about fashion. Press coverage on BurdaStyle can be found here .
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Beacons of beauty - 7 of the most stunning lighthouses in the UK - BT Beacons of beauty - 7 of the most stunning lighthouses in the UK Britain’s beautiful lighthouses are both warning beacons to sailors and iconic landmarks. Here are seven that are definitely worth a visit. Print this story While lighthouses were originally built to save ships from smashing into rocks, today's maritime technology means the way they look to visitors on foot is now almost as important as their lifesaving function as a warning beacon. We asked the General Lighthouse Authority, Trinity House, which looks after lighthouses in England and Wales, and the Association of Lighthouse Keepers to highlight seven of the most stunning and iconic beacons in the country… South Foreland Lighthouse, Dover Standing in one of the most dramatic and well-known locations in Britain, this beautiful Victorian lighthouse, built in 1843, perches on top of the White Cliffs of Dover, with outstanding views of the English Channel and the coast of France. Although it's now decommissioned, it's conserved by the National Trust. Tarbat Ness Lighthouse, Scotland The third tallest lighthouse tower in Scotland, at 41 metres, the spectacular red and white striped Tarbat Ness lighthouse stands at the tip of the Tarbat Ness peninsula near the fishing village of Portmahomack on the east coast of Scotland. First exhibited in 1830, the lighthouse is in a stunning location with unrivalled views across the Moray Firth and Dornoch Firth in the Scottish Highlands. St John's Point Lighthouse, County Down, Northern Ireland Set in a remote and beautiful spot, the unusual St John’s Point Lighthouse in gorgeous County Down has a tall 40 metres tower marked with vibrant bands of yellow and black. Its light was first exhibited in 1844, and although it was originally white, it was painted in its distinctive black and yellow hues in 1954. With views over the Irish Sea and the Mourne Mountains this unique lighthouse is one of 70 lighthouses operated by the Commissioners of Irish Lights. Start Point Lighthouse, Devon Start Point is one of the most exposed peninsulas on the English coast, running sharply almost a mile into the sea on the south side of Start Bay, near Dartmouth. The lighthouse, sited at the very end of the headland, has guided vessels in passage along the English Channel for over 150 years. Its 28 metres white tower has a gothic style, with a battlemented parapet. Souter Lighthouse, Tyne & Wear The iconic red and white beacon of Souter Lighthouse stands in the village of Marsden, near Sunderland. First lit in 1871, Souter is 23 metres high and is surrounded by miles of grassy fields, spectacular cliffs and rocky bays. The lighthouse was decommissioned in 1988, but is owned by the National Trust. Bishop Rock Lighthouse, Scilly Isles Standing majestically on a remote rock ledge, 46m long by 16m wide, four miles west of the Scilly Isles, the dramatic Bishop Rock Lighthouse is known as 'King of the Lighthouses'. Its impressive structure makes it the second tallest lighthouse in Britain, after the Eddystone Lighthouse, and it marks the most South Westerly point in Britain. Only accessible by boat, Bishop Rock's light was first exhibited in 1858. The rocks it stands on rise sheer from a depth of 45 metres, exposed to the full force of the Atlantic Ocean, making this one of the most hazardous sites for the construction of a lighthouse. South Stack Lighthouse, Wales Set in a spectacular location to the north-west of Holyhead, the tiny islet known as South Stack Rock lies separated from Holyhead Island by 30m of turbulent sea. The coastline from the breakwater and around the south western shore is made of large granite cliffs rising sheer from the sea to 60 metres. First lit in 1809, South Stack's stunning white lighthouse is approached by a footbridge via 400 steps cut into the cliff face. South Stack is one of 64 lighthouses run by the Lighthouse Authority Trinity House, and its spokesperson Neil Jones says: “Trinity House lighthouses are world famous, whether they are offshore grani
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From the national archives: How Benn tried to turn out lights on royal jubilee | UK news | The Guardian Share on Messenger Close Celebratory floodlighting of landmark buildings along the River Thames to enliven the Queen's silver jubilee was jeopardised by Tony Benn's ministry, according to government files released today. Behind the scenes skirmishes between "the anti-monarchist" at the Department of Energy - anxious about energy conservation during the economic downturn - and Downing Street blighted preparations for the ceremony in 1977. In one exchange, the prime minister, Jim Callaghan, scrawled "bloody nonsense" and complained about "pernickety bureaucracy" on a letter explaining the organising committee's problems. The row, exposed in documents deposited at the National Archive in Kew, west London, focused on a Ministry of Energy notice, circular 1/75, which warned that floodlighting buildings "could be psychologically extremely damaging to public acceptance of the need to save energy". Wracked by industrial unrest, the economy was at that stage sliding into recession. Lord Drogheda, chairman for the London Celebration Committee for the Queen's silver jubilee, grew increasingly irate at what he felt were republican-inspired obstructions to his plans. The Home Office and Downing Street both intervened to smooth away difficulties. "To spend lavishly on the celebrations in current economic conditions would undoubtedly lead to criticism of both the Queen and the government," a Home Office official cautioned. "But this does not mean that the Jubilee cannot be properly celebrated." Callaghan commented in a margin note: "I think this is pernickety bureaucracy. Let them light up for a bit during the warm summer weeks." At the bottom he added: "Bloody nonsense." The Department of Energy strained to justify its money-saving stance. "I would not wish to say that floodlighting would play no part in the Queen's silver jubilee," said an official. "What we are anxious to ensure is that anyone contemplating plans for floodlighting should weigh up the need for energy conservation." Lord Drogheda, frustrated at what he felt were further objections, asked for a meeting with the prime minister. A Home Office note sent in advance to Downing Street recorded that the problem was Lord Drogheda's "belief that [the prime minister's] direction about providing flood lighting for London buildings in celebration of the silver jubilee is being undermined by the 'anti-monarchist in DoE' ". The allusion is almost certainly to Benn. The energy secretary, who was renowned for his republican views. The jubilee celebrations' organisers also faced the threat of Idi Amin upstaging the carefully planned events. In a tirade sent by telex from Kampala, the Ugandan dictator informed the Commonwealth secretary general and Downing Street that: "I shall personally attend the [Commonwealth] meeting and also be present at all the functions organized for the celebration of the silver jubilee." He would not travel alone. "I shall be accompanied by a delegation of 250 people, including dancers of the Heart Beat of Africa," Amin said. "As a believer in frankness and truth," he promised, "I shall be able to point out frankly the weakness of the British government and give advice on the current chaotic economic situation." He signed off with a customary flourish of invented military decorations: "Highest Regards, Alhajji Field Marshal. Dr Idi Amin VC, DSO, MC." Amin was informed he would not be welcome. He failed to turn up, despite a warning that he would invade the United Kingdom. Jim Callaghan's support for the jubilee did not prevent him having some misgivings. Westminister Council proposed holding late evening Son et Lumiere displays on Horse Guards Parade behind Number 10 during July and August 1977. The prime minister scribbled his reservations in the corner of one memo: "I don't mind August - but I can't take July, which is always a bad month in parly (parliamentary) terms." A sympathetic Downing Street official, probably Bernard Donoghue, his senior policy ad
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Phnom Penh Capital - Provincial Guide to Cambodia | Ministry of Tourism Cambodia (MOT) Map Phnom Penh , once known as the ‘Pearl of Asia’, is the capital and largest city in Cambodia. It is now a cultural, commercial, and political center that offers a unique blend of traditional charm and urban bustle. Today, Phnom Penh is a place of diverse economic and urban growth. A swift wave of development has brought in new highrise buildings--including a 30-storey business center--restaurants catering to every palate, and stylish hotels promising all levels of luxury. Contributing to this development are burgeoning culinary and nightlife scenes that can rival any other in the region. The alluring capital city also features a wide variety of historical and cultural attractions, along with myriad opportunities to sample local Cambodian culture. Here, classic colonial facades endure alongside sleek new eateries, golden-spired pagodas, and buzzing markets-- all evidence of the dynamic energy of Phnom Penh's city streets. Phnom Penh's famous riverfront is lined with trendy pubs, bistros, and restaurants. Stores offering beautiful Cambodian silk products and chic galleries dot the side streets. Add to this a blooming arts scene and a heady dusk-to-dawn nightlife and you'll understand why Phnom Penh has become such a well-loved and compelling tourist destination. Around Phnom Penh The vibrant streets of Phnom Penh are full of colorful sights. The city possesses an exciting range of historical and cultural attractions to tout, along with countless restaurants and nightspots. For a taste of Cambodian history and royal life, visitors can tour the Royal Palace and the Silver Pagoda located just next to the palace grounds. A short walk away, the National Museum beckons with room after room of Khmer sculpture, ceramics, bronzes, and ethnographic objects. To get a taste of city life, visitors can walk along Sothearos Boulevard, sampling local foods and patronising a clutch of ‘antique’ shops that sell silver trays, betel boxes, belts, ancient coins, silver or wooden statuettes and famed marble carvings from the province of Pursat . Visitors may also find it pleasant to take leisurely strolls around Phnom Penh . Boulevards peppered by elegant colonial buildings and a bustling riverfront lined with cafes and restaurants make this a truly beautiful city to see on foot. For those interested in shopping, ‘Phsar Toul Tum Poung’ also known as Russian Market offers antique pieces, sundry sounvenir items, and factory over-run designer clothing at hugely discounted prices. Visitors who prefer air-conditioned comfort may opt to stop in the city's modern shopping complexes (Sorya Shopping Centre, Sovanna Centre and the City Mall). A sunset cruise down Phnom Penh's Tonle Sap river serves as a perfect, relaxing end to an activity-filled day. Catch the soft river breezes and watch as Cambodia's capital begins to light up and shimmer for the evening. Toul Tum Poung MarketSorya Shopping CentreSovanna CentreCity Mall Region
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Capital punishments | The Economist PLANNED CITIES Capital punishments For an object lesson in the perils of central planning, look no further than what happens when governments plan their own capitals Dec 18th 1997 AP Canberra—Made in Chicago JUST lately, the former Soviet republic of Kazakhstan has been busy moving its capital from the bustling city of Almaty to the rural backwater of Akmola. The new seat of government suffers frequent shortages of electricity, gas and water. Its site on the over-farmed and eroded steppe guarantees frequent dust storms, howling winds and icy winters. There is no overall plan for Akmola's redevelopment, despite the government's predictions that the city's population will double by 2005. The president hopes that tax benefits and the like will induce private investors to pay for the removal, but the government has said neither how much the project will cost nor how much has been paid for. Unsurprisingly, the notion that Akmola will ever supersede Almaty is greeted as lunacy by Kazakhs and foreigners alike. At the time of the move, only nine foreign embassies had been allocated plots in the new capital, let alone started construction. Only one small Russian airline flies to Akmola's tiny airport; other carriers may eventually follow, but do not ask when. Even as Kazakhstan was embarking on this seeming folly, Malaysia was scaling back plans for a new $8-billion capital of its own. The collapse of the Malaysian ringgit, and fears about the government's fiscal abandon, forced a reluctant Mahathir Mohamad, the country's prime minister, to shelve all but the first phase of his planned “paperless” city, Putrajaya. Set back—for who knows how long—are grandiose schemes for a 270-square-kilometre “multimedia supercorridor”, complete with its own “multimedia university” and an “intellectual property park”. In this section Reprints Undaunted, the prime minister's office is still scheduled to move to the digital wonderland of Putrajaya by September 1998. There, having launched the construction of Asia's largest airport and completed the world's two tallest buildings (but not, alas, the world's longest, whose construction has, not surprisingly, been postponed), Dr Mahathir will conduct the world's first virtual cabinet meeting using the latest video-conferencing technology. Ultimately, the paperless communications network envisioned by Dr Mahathir is supposed to enable citizens to pay tax, ministers to decree, and civil servants to confer without the felling of a single tree. Dr Mahathir doubtless views Putrajaya as a bold innovation in the field of urban design, a far cry from the chaos of Akmola. But, at least so far as delays, shortages of money and public complaints are concerned, Putrajaya and Akmola are peas from the same pod. Every ready-made capital ever built has suffered from the same chaotic construction and popular scepticism. Worse, even if such cities are eventually completed (many are not), they inevitably fail to meet expectations: the development they are supposed to promote never comes, the images they are intended to project soon lose relevance, and, centuries later, they retain an artificial air which continues to hamper their growth. As with economies, so with urban architecture: the trouble with central planning is that, “paperless cities” notwithstanding, it only works on paper. Perhaps, before they plough on with their schemes, Kazakh and Malaysian officials should consider the cautionary tale of the world's existing purpose-built capitals. Any century now For planners of Great Capitals, timing is the first problem. Like so many grandiose state projects, capitals start late, finish later, and tend never to catch up with the rest of the world. By historical standards, Putrajaya's delays are negligible. The project was launched in 1995, and will still in theory be finished early in the next century (note: in theory). It took the fledgling United States, by contrast, seven years just to agree on the site of the capital. Australia's states spent nine years bickering about Canberra'
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A Guide to Ordering Indian Food: Indian Menu Terms & Dishes (Part-I) A Guide to Ordering Indian Food: Indian Menu Terms & Dishes (Part-I) In my previous post- A Guide to Ordering Indian Food: What You Need to Know Before You Order I started you off with the basics of Ordering from an Indian Menu, the components of an Indian Meal and how it’s served to access how much to order. In this post I’ll cover roughly what some of the names you may come across on an Indian Menu and their meanings which will help you decide what you’d like to Order the next time your at an Indian restaurant. The Names of Indian Dishes The naming of Indian foods is not nearly as complex as it looks or sounds! The dishes are often named by the cooking process involved in preparing them (like Tandoori Chicken), or from the place the food originated from (like Kashmiri Aloo from the Kashmir region), or the culture it was adapted from (like Mughlai Biryani which comes from the famous Mughal culture), or the main ingredient in it (like Chicken Adraki which is made with mainly ginger and chicken)or the texture or dominant flavor of the finished dish (for example Reshmi Kabab with literally means Silken or smooth referring to the succulent bits of chicken or Achaari Murg with its pickle-style flavors). Indian Menus generally list dishes as two word options, usually the first word telling you what is cooked, the second word describing how it is cooked or any of the above references. General Terms Translated Murg or Murgh: is the Hindi word for Chicken Gosht or Gosh: is the Urdu word for meat mainly lamb, beef or mutton (which is goats meat…more commonly used across Indian instead of lamb). In India with it’s vast majority of Hindu’s that don’t eat beef it is usually means mutton or lamb. Keema/Kheema: is the Hindi word for mince (it could be mice chicken, mutton, lamb or beef) Aloo: is the Hindi word for Potato Mutter: is the Hindi word for Peas Palak: is the Hindi word for Spinach Chole or Channa: is the Hindi word for Chickpeas. Malai: is the Hindi word for Cream. It signifies a dish thickened or enriched with fresh Cream. Ghee: is the Hindi word a type Clarified Butter Chai: is the Hindi word for Tea with milk Common Dishes on Indian Menu’s Appitizers or Starters Indian Appetizers or starters as they are known are usually dry dishes that come in bite sized portions on a platter. The following dishes are often found on Indian Menu’s under Starters. Tandoori Kebabs These are marinated meat pieces cooked on metal skewers in an Indian clay oven called tandoor, which is where the word tandoori comes from. The secret of the marinade is the use of yogurt which binds the spices to the meat and acts as a tenderizer. The most popular Tandoori dish is the Tandoori Chicken. Other tandoori dishes you’ll find on the menu include Malai Kebab (creamy kebab), Reshmi Kebab(meaning succulent kebab) and Sheekh Kebab(spiced mince meat kebab). Tikka Tikka means bits or chunks. A marinade made with spices and yogurt, often used on cubes of chicken or paneer (Indian cottage cheese), Tikkas are often mild due to the yogurt. The pieces marinated in a Tikka Masala(spice mix) are also cooked in a tandoor. Pakoras or Pakodas Crunchy batter fried fritters of various vegetables like cauliflower, Spinach, potato, eggplant, capsicum or whole chillies, onion or paneer (Indian cottage cheese). The batter is usually made of besan (gram flour) and a few spices. The vegetables are dipped in the batter to coat them completely and then deep fried. It’s served with a chutney or ketchup. Papad The Papad or Papadum as it’s also known can best be described as a type of Tortilla. Typically it is made from lentil, chickpea, black gram or rice flour. The dough of a Papad is shaped into a thin, round flat breads and then dried (traditionally in the sun) and can be cooked by deep-frying, roasting over an open flame, toasting, or microwaving, depending on the desired texture. It can be served plain as a crunchy snack or is sometimes topped with a kind of salsa of tomato, onion, coriander and chilli wh
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BBC ON THIS DAY | 17 | 1961: Exiles invade Cuba at Bay of Pigs About This Site | Text Only 1961: Exiles invade Cuba at Bay of Pigs Reports from Cuba say the island has been invaded by counter-revolutionary forces trying to overthrow the country's leader, Fidel Castro. The only news coming out of Cuba is broadcast by the government-run radio station. All other communications with the island have been cut. THe first landing is reported to have taken place in the early hours of this morning. Broadcasts from Cuban government radio appealing for medical help indicate that the raiders have successfully penetrated 25 miles (40km) inland. They appear to have come ashore on an area of the coast known as the Bah�a de Cochinos, or Bay of Pigs, south-east of the capital, Havana. There is no indication as to the size of the invasion force, but Dr Castro, in a speech on Cuban government radio, said they are supported by aircraft and warships. "The glorious soldiers of the revolutionary army and the national militia are battling the enemy at all the points where they have landed," he said. High alert The Cuban military have been on high alert for an imminent invasion for some days. In a speech yesterday, Fidel Castro told the Cuban people he intended to resist such an attack with "an iron hand". Cuban exiles based in the United States, who are organising the attempt to overthrow the Castro regime, say thousands of Cubans have joined the rebel forces. However, there is no independent confirmation of the level of support for the invasion from within Cuba. The leader of the Cuban exile movement in the US, Dr Miro Cardona, said the battle had begun "to liberate our homeland from the despotic rule of Fidel Castro". Dr Cardona played a part in Fidel Castro's revolution against the dictatorship of President Batista in 1959, and was prime minister for 45 days before Dr Castro himself took over. US denial In a statement in Washington, the US Secretary of State, Dean Rusk, has again denied US involvement in the invasion of Cuba. He said the United States had not, and would not intervene in Cuba, with armed forces or otherwise. Strong suspicions that the United States is sponsoring an offensive against the Castro government have been fuelled by the bombing of three of Cuba's military air bases two days ago. The US denied all knowledge of the episode, saying Cuban Air Force pilots defecting to Florida were responsible. But reporters who watched one of the planes land in Miami after carrying out the attack described features which indicated it was American-made.
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Fidel Castro - Cold War - HISTORY.com Fidel Castro A+E Networks Introduction Cuban leader Fidel Castro (1926-2016) established the first communist state in the Western Hemisphere after leading an overthrow of the military dictatorship of Fulgencio Batista in 1959. He ruled over Cuba for nearly five decades, until handing off power to his younger brother Raúl in 2008. During that time, Castro’s regime was successful in reducing illiteracy, stamping out racism and improving public health care, but was widely criticized for stifling economic and political freedoms. Castro’s Cuba also had a highly antagonistic relationship with the United States–most notably resulting in the Bay of Pigs invasion and the Cuban Missile Crisis. The two nations officially normalized relations in July 2015, ending a trade embargo that had been in place since 1960, when U.S.-owned businesses in Cuba were nationalized without compensation. Castro died on November 25, 2016, at 90. Google Fidel Castro: Early Years Castro was born on August 13, 1926, in Birán, a small town in eastern Cuba. His father was a wealthy Spanish sugarcane farmer who first came to the island during the Cuban War of Independence (1895-1898); his mother was a domestic servant for his father’s family who bore him out of wedlock. After attending a couple of Jesuit schools–including the Colegio de Belén, where he excelled at baseball–Castro enrolled as a law student at the University of Havana. While there, he became interested in politics, joining the anti-corruption Orthodox Party and participating in an aborted coup attempt against the brutal Dominican Republic dictator Rafael Trujillo . Did You Know? In addition to the Bay of Pigs invasion, the United States made several failed attempts on Fidel Castro's life, including poisoning his cigars with Botox. In 1950, Castro graduated from the University of Havana and opened a law office. Two years later, he ran for election to the Cuban House of Representatives. The election never happened, however, because Batista seized power that March. Castro responded by planning a popular uprising. “From that moment on, I had a clear idea of the struggle ahead,” he said in a 2006 “spoken autobiography.” Castro’s Revolution Begins In July 1953, Castro led about 120 men in an attack on the Moncada army barracks in Santiago de Cuba. The assault failed, Castro was captured and sentenced to 15 years in prison, and many of his men were killed. The U.S.-backed Batista, looking to improve his authoritarian image, subsequently released Castro in 1955 as part of a general amnesty. Castro ended up in Mexico , where he met fellow revolutionary Ernesto “Che” Guevara and plotted his return. The following year, Castro and 81 other men sailed on the yacht “Granma” to the eastern coast of Cuba, where government forces immediately ambushed them. The estimated 18 survivors, including Castro, his brother Raúl and Guevara, fled deep into the Sierra Maestra Mountains in southeastern Cuba with virtually no weapons or supplies. According to Castro, the revolutionaries started reorganizing with only two rifles,. But by early 1957 they were already attracting recruits and winning small battles against Rural Guard patrols. “We’d take out the men in front, attack the center, and then ambush the rear when it started retreating, in the terrain we’d chosen,” Castro said in his spoken autobiography. In 1958, Batista tried to snuff out the uprising with a massive offensive, complete with air force bombers and naval offshore units. The guerrillas held their ground, launched a counterattack and wrested control from Batista on January 1, 1959. Castro arrived in Havana a week later and soon took over as prime minister. At the same time, revolutionary tribunals began trying and executing members of the old regime for alleged war crimes. Castro’s Rule In 1960, Castro nationalized all U.S.-owned businesses, including oil refineries, factories and casinos. This prompted the United States to end diplomatic relations and impose a trade embargo that still stands today. Meanwhile, in Apr
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The alt.usage.english FAQ WELCOME TO ALT.USAGE.ENGLISH! alt.usage.english is a newsgroup where we discuss the English language (and also occasionally other languages). We discuss how particular words, phrases, and syntactic forms are used; how they originated; and where in the English-speaking world they're prevalent. (All this is called "description".) We also discuss how we think they *should* be used ("prescription"). alt.usage.english is for everyone, *not* only for linguists, native speakers, or descriptivists. Guidelines for posting Things you may want to consider avoiding when posting here: re-opening topics (such as singular "they" and "hopefully") that experience has shown lead to circular debate. (One function of the FAQ file is to point out topics that have already been discussed ad nauseam.) questions that can be answered by simple reference to a dictionary. generalities. If you make a statement like: "Here in the U.S. we NEVER say 'different to'", "Retroflex 'r' is ONLY used in North America", or "'Eh' ALWAYS rhymes with 'pay'", chances are that someone will pounce on you with a counterexample. assertions that one variety of English is "true English". sloppy writing (as distinct from simple slips like typing errors, or errors from someone whose native language is not English). Keep in mind that the regulars on alt.usage.english are probably less willing than the general population to suffer sloppy writers gladly; and that each article is written by one person, but read perhaps by thousands, so the convenience of the readers really ought to have priority over the convenience of the writer. Again, this is *not* to discourage non-native speakers from posting; readers will be able to detect that you're writing in a foreign language, and will make allowances for this. expressions of exasperation. In the course of debate, you may encounter positions based on premises radically different from yours and perhaps surprisingly novel to you. Saying things like "Oh, please", "That's absurd", "Give me a break", or "Go teach your grandmother to suck eggs, my man" is unlikely to win your opponent over. You really *are* welcome to post here! Don't let the impatient tone of this FAQ frighten you off. Related newsgroups There are other newsgroups that also discuss the English language. bit.listserv.words-l (which is a redistribution of a BITNET mailing list -- not all machines on Usenet carry these) is also billed to be for "English language discussion", but its participants engage in a lot more socializing and general chitchat than we do. sci.lang is where most of the professional linguists hang out. Discussions tend to be about linguistic methodology (rather than *particular* words and phrases), and prescription is severely frowned upon there. Newbies post many things there that would better be posted here. alt.flame.spelling (which fewer sites carry than carry alt.usage.english) is the place to criticize other people's spelling. We try to avoid doing that here (although some of us do get provoked if you spell language terms wrong. It's "consensus", not "concensus"; "diphthong", not "dipthong"; "grammar", not "grammer"; "guttural", not "gutteral"; and "pronunciation", not "pronounciation"). alt.usage.english.neologism is described as being for "meaningless words coined by psychotics". Fewer sites carry it, and it has little traffic. rec.puzzles is a better place than here to ask questions like "What English words end in '-gry' or '-endous'?", "What words contain 'vv'?", "What words have 'e' pronounced as /I/?", "What Pig Latin words are also words?", or "How do you punctuate 'John where Bill had had had had had had had had had had the approval of the teacher' or 'That that is is that that is not is not that that is not is not that that is is that it it is' to get comprehensible text?" But, before you post such a question there, make sure it's not answered in the rec.puzzles archive . Language features peculiar to the U.K. get discussed in soc.culture.british as well as here. Before posting to either news
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A person or object on stage when the curtain is raised. multiconductor cable An electrical cable that generally has more than three conductors. preset To have something on a control console set up in advance of need. catwalk A narrow walkway suspended above the stage and/or house from which lights and scenery can be hung and accessed. lullaby A lullaby is a soothing song, usually sung to young children before they go to sleep, with the intention of speeding that process tropological Not to be confused with either typology or the rhetorical device of the trope, the term tropological refers to the interpretation of literature in which the interpreter focuses on the ethical lesson presented in the text, i.e., "the moral of the story." See more discussion under fourfold interpretation. censorship ordinance of 1559 This law under Queen Elizabeth required the political censorship of public plays and all printed materials in matters of religion and the government register dialect A dialectal variation used only for a particular circumstance or for a specific purpose distanciation in Brechtian performance, when actors maintain distance from their character by reminding the audience through often stylized gestures or behavior that they are simply people pretending, instead of trying to identify with their "character". antagonist a character who seems to be the major force in opposition to the protagonist or main character octave The opening eight-line section of a sonnet. paronym A word derived from or related to another word; also, the form in one language for a word in another, as in the English canal for the Latin canalis. action The series of events that make up the plot. resolution Also called denouement, the portion of a play or story where the problem is solved foil a character that serves as a contrast to another. eclipsis Where parts of words are omitted. ionic A Classical Greek and Latin double foot consisting of two unstressed syllables and two stressed syllables, either ionic a majore / ' ' ~ ~ / or ionic a minore / ~ ~ ' ' /. narration A speeches that describes the dramatic action, especially off-stage action. kafkaesque "Kafkaesque" is an eponym used to describe concepts, situations, and ideas which are reminiscent of the literary work of the Austro-Hungarian writer Franz Kafka, particularly his novels The Trial and The Castle, and the novella The Metamorphosis. efficacy A measure of the luminous efficiency of a radiant flux, expressed in lumens per watt as the quotient of the total luminous flux by the total radiant flux frame narrative This is a narrative technique where there is a principal story, around which there are other narratives to set the scene or interest the audience/reader courtly love A type of idealised love portrayed in literature of the Middle Ages going dark Warning to people on stage that the lights are about to be switched off. soft edge A beam pattern edge that is not very distinguishable. prequel A movie that presents the characters and events before the time of a previously filmed movie. flashforward a plot-structuring device whereby a scene from the fictional future is inserted into the fictional present or is dramatized out of order. cleat An iron or wooden fixture to which a cord can be tied for making scenery firm modulation In poetry, the harmonious use of language relative to the variations of stress and pitch. anti-naturalism an acting style in which the audience is kept aware that they are watching a performance rather than reality joryû bungaku – JOE-REW BUN-GAH-COO (J: literature by women) Though much of Japan's greatest literature was (and is) written by women, the term is still sometime used as dismissive or pejorative. narrated monologue a technique for the representation of a character's consciousness: the character's thoughts are reproduced in a way one would imagine the character to think, though the narrator continues to talk of the character in the third person satire Literary device that crticizes beliefs, human failures, and social foibles in a light-hearted vein. style T
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What is a megamouth shark? Is it still a scientific mystery? - Scientific American Scientific American The Sciences What is a megamouth shark? Is it still a scientific mystery? Filipino fisherman got more than they bargained for last week when they pulled up their nets: an extremely rare, humongous fish By Nikhil Swaminathan on April 9, 2009 Advertisement | Report Ad On the morning of March 30, fishermen casting their nets in the Burias Pass, a centrally located channel in the Philippine archipelago, got the catch—not to mention surprise—of their lives: a megamouth shark so rare that some people still consider it a " cryptid ", a creature that is seen so infrequently science can't confirm its existence. That's likely an overstatement when it comes to the megamouth, first spotted in 1976 in waters near the Hawaiian island of Oahu. But, according to the Florida Museum of Natural History (FLMNH) in Gainesville, which dubbed last month's catch "megamouth 41" (this being only the 41st observation of one of these sharks)—this is the eighth specimen snagged in the Pacific Ocean near the Philippines. The docile leviathan, measuring 13 feet (four meters) in length and weighing in at about 1,100 pounds (500 kilograms), died after becoming entangled in the nets. The anglers brought it back to the municipality of Donsol where, over the objections of the local chapter of the World Wildlife Fund (WWF–Philippines), they butchered it for food. (Shark is considered a delicacy in the Philippines.) "Whale and megamouth sharks, manta rays, dolphins, and other charismatic giants indicate that the region’s ecosystem is still relatively healthy ," Elson Aca, a WWF–Philippines project manager who identified the carcass as that of a megamouth, said in a statement. "By protecting megafauna, we help maintain the dynamic balance of our seas, and ensure the entire ecosystem's resilience and natural productivity." WWF-Philippines reports that megamouth 41's belly was full of shrimp larvae, which it caught and gobbled in its roughly 3.5-foot- (1-meter-) wide mouth. The shark is a sluggish swimmer and can end up being chum for other marine animals: Previous specimens have born scars of circular bites made by so-called cookie-cutter sharks, which are faster and more aggressive than these behemoths. Among the sightings catalogued by FLMNH : a megamouth shark being attacked by a sperm whale in 1998 off the coast of Indonesia. To find out more about the mysterious shark, ScientificAmerican.com spoke with George Burgess , director of FLMNH's Florida Program for Shark Research. [An edited transcript of the interview follows.] What is a megamouth shark? A megamouth shark is a member of the same order of sharks that includes white sharks, basking sharks and mako sharks. It's in its own family and its own genus as a single species (Megachasma pelagios), and it's in the Megachasmidae family. It's one of a kind, or monotypic, as we say in the scientific world. It's the only member of its group, the only member of its family, and the only member of its genus. It was not discovered until 1976 in Hawaii. The specimen had gotten tangled up in what's called a sea anchor, which is basically a parachute that's put behind a boat on the open sea to keep the boat from drifting too fast. This is a species that basically eats small shrimp—the little krill in the water. It probably spends most of its time in at mid-depth but does come to the surface, mostly to chase the large masses of krill as they go up and down in the water column during their natural, daily migrations. It's pretty amazing that this animal, which gets reasonably large, was not discovered until the year that it was. Where it lives and the lack of sampling in that kind of an area probably have a lot to do with that. There's been a number of specimens found and, in fact, every year we're finding more and more, suggesting that this animal actually has been around, in terms of contact with humans, for quite some time now. It's just that there was a lack of recognition by the humans that what they had was some
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FUGU FUGU Fugu - Japanese puffer fish Takifugu is a genus of puffer fish, often better known by the Japanese name Fugu (Japanese: 河豚, literally "river pig"). There are 25 species belonging to the genus Takifugu, which can be found worldwide from about 45� latitude north to 45� latitude south, mostly in salt water, but sometimes also in fresh water or brackish water. Their diet consists mostly of algae, mollusks, invertebrates and sometimes crustaceans. The fish defend themselves by inflating their bodies to several times normal size and by poisoning their predators. These defences allow the fish to actively explore their environment without much fear of being attacked. The fish is highly toxic, but despite this � or perhaps because of it � it is considered a delicacy in Japan. The fish contains lethal amounts of the poison tetrodotoxin in the internal organs, especially the liver and the ovaries, but also in the skin and the testicles. Therefore, only specially licensed chefs can prepare and sell fugu to the public, and the consumption of the liver and ovaries is forbidden. But because small amounts of the poison give a special desired sensation on the tongue, these parts are considered the most delicious by some gourmets. Every year a number of people die because they underestimate the amount of poison in the consumed fish parts. The poison paralyzes the muscles while the victim stays fully conscious, and eventually dies from asphyxiation. There is currently no antidote, and the standard medical approach is to try to support the respiratory and circulatory system until the effect of the poison wears off. The fish is also featured prominently in Japanese art and culture. The Fugu fish There are 25 species belonging to the genus Takifugu (formerly known as Fugu, with the exception of one remaining Fugu species). Takifugu can be found worldwide from about 45� latitude north to 45� latitude south, mostly in salt water near coral reefs or the shore, but some species also live in fresh water or brackish water. Their diet consists mostly of algae, mollusks, invertebrates and sometimes crustaceans. All fishes in the tetradon family have strong teeth that may grow too long if the fish cannot consume abrasive food. Fugu can bite if provoked. Not all species are studied in detail, but the most researched takifugu is Takifugu rubripes, due to the commercial consumption and breeding of the fish. Takifugu rubripes, for example, breeds from March to May and lays eggs attached to rocks at a depth of around 20m. Fugu can also change color over time, and they get a darker or lighter color. This helps them to camouflage. A very dark color may be a sign of stress or illness. The pear-shaped Takifugu, like all pufferfish, are not fast swimmers as they mainly use their pectoral fins for propulsion, but they are very manoeuvrable and able to hover, swim backwards, and change direction much more quickly than most other types of fish. As a result, they are rarely found in open water and prefer to stay relatively close to the sea bed where they can explore complex environments such as oyster beds, seagrass meadows, and rocky reefs. Nevertheless, these fish are very curious and active, and in some cases even aggressive against other fugu or other fish. In the event of danger, the fish inflates itself by filling its extremely elastic stomach with water (or air when outside of the water) until the fish is almost spherical (hence the name blowfish or pufferfish). Previously, it was unknown how pufferfish inflation took place. Recently, however, Dr. Peter Wainwright completed his analysis on the series of muscle actions which allow a pufferfish to inflate. First, the pufferfish fills its mouth with water. Then, it seals its mouth using a special valve at the bottom of the mouth. This valve flaps upward and covers the entire mouth of the fish. Next, a branchiostegal ray (a modified gill arch) pushes the water down the esophagus into the stomach. The extremely elastic stomach then expands. Depending on the species the fugu can achieve an almost perfect
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"Who composed the music to the ballet, ""Sylvia"", first performed in 1876?"
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Sylvia - The Ballet Bag By Emilia Ballet , Ballet History November 24, 2010 Sylvia Is this ballet for you? Go if/Skip if: Whether you should see Sylvia or not heavily depends on which version you are looking at. If you’re a “ballet newbie” we’d recommend you skip the Ashton version for the reasons explained in our recent review . We hope the notes below can help you decide which version might appeal to you the most. Maybe give one of them a try because Delibes’s music is gorgeous and the ballet is of historical importance. Zenaida Yanowsky as Sylvia and David Makhateli as Aminta in The Royal Ballet's production of Ashton's Sylvia. Photo: Bill Cooper / ROH © Dream cast: for Sylvia a “Long Tall Sally” like Polina Semionova , Gillian Murphy, Zenaida Yanowsky , Marianela Nuñez, Sofiane Sylve or Aurélie Dupont. Background Sylvia has an important role in the history of dance: it was the first ballet to be created at the Palais Garnier and the first to break with Romantic ballet conventions; if not choreographically, at least in the idea of a strong female character, a masculine huntress in contrast to the ethereal image of the fairy or Sylph . Sylvia represents an important change in the image of women in ballet. Gaylene Cummerfield as Diana with Artists of Birmingham Royal Ballet in David Bintley's Sylvia. Photo: Bill Cooper / BRB © The idea for a ballet of Sylvia ou La nymphe de Diane originally came from Jules Barbier and the Baron de Reinach who adapted Torquato Tasso ’s pastoral play Aminta (about a shepherd who falls for a chaste nymph) for the Paris Opera in 1875. Louis Mérante premier maître de ballet at the time was chosen as choreographer and he worked closely with composer Léo Delibes in creating what would become one of the most remarkable ballet scores of all time. Sylvia premiered 14 June, 1876 to relatively muted reception. Its plot was considered very thin and subsequent productions, seeking to improve upon Mérante’s version – including Ivanov & Legat’s for the Mariinsky (1901) and a later one by Lifar for the Paris Opera (1941) – failed to make the ballet a great success. Ashton’s Sylvia Frederick Ashton rechoreographed Sylvia as a vehicle for Margot Fonteyn in 1952, finally succeeding in popularising the ballet. Legend has it that Ashton’s interest was sparked around 1946 after Delibes had appeared to him in a dream and had given him the task of revitalising this underrated work. Recognising its weaknesses Ashton tweaked the libretto while retaining essentials. Choreographically Ashton kept a “classic feel” but with a contemporary touch. One can spot new and interesting techniques like the blending of mime and dance and more intricate, typical Ashton footwork (watch out for his signature “ Fred Step” as the peasants push their carts in Act I). The ballet’s centerpiece is Sylvia and Aminta’s challenging Pas de Deux in Act III, which contains the tricky pizzicato solo (see video examples below) designed to show off a ballerina at her technical best. Sylvia was first performed at The Royal Opera House in London 3 September, 1952 with Margot Fonteyn in the lead role and Michael Somes as Aminta. Despite initial critical acclaim, when dance critic Clive Barnes famously wrote of its lead “Fonteyn triumphant, Fonteyn bewildered, Fonteyn exotic, Fonteyn pathetic, Fonteyn in excelsis” and “the whole ballet is a garland presented to the ballerina by her choreographer”, Sylvia gradually became outmoded and Ashton finally reworked it into a one-act piece in 1967. However in 2004 Sylvia was reconstructed as a full length ballet by Christopher Newton for the Royal Ballet’s celebration of Ashton’s centenary. Since then it has been revived twice. Zenaida Yanowsky in The Royal Ballet's production of Ashton's Sylvia. Photo: Bill Cooper / ROH © Synopsis Act I: A Sacred Wood Woodland creatures dance before the shrine of Eros but are interrupted by the arrival of Aminta, a shepherd in love with Sylvia. Arriving on the scene with her posse to celebrate the success of their hunt, Sylvia mocks the god of love. She discovers Ami
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First-Time Perfection: Mozart's 'Marriage of Figaro' : NPR The scheming Count Almaviva (Erwin Schrott, left) and Basilio the music master (Benjamin Bruns) prop up a swooning Susanna (Slyvia Schwartz), the object of the Count's nefarious affections. Michael Pohn/Wiener Staatsoper hide caption toggle caption Michael Pohn/Wiener Staatsoper The scheming Count Almaviva (Erwin Schrott, left) and Basilio the music master (Benjamin Bruns) prop up a swooning Susanna (Slyvia Schwartz), the object of the Count's nefarious affections. Michael Pohn/Wiener Staatsoper The Hit Single At the start of Act Two, we meet Countess Almaviva (soprano Dorothea Röschmann) for the first time. She quickly reveals herself as the opera's most poignant character in the aria "Dove sono," as she wonders what has happened to her formerly happy marriage. Dove Sono Vienna State Opera Orchestra and Chorus Franz Welser-Möst, conductor Mozart's Figaro is one of the rare examples of a successful literary sequel. The original play by Beaumarchais was a follow-up to his previous hit, The Barber of Seville. The first audiences for Mozart's opera knew that play — and we still know it through the operatic version by Rossini. So for many people, this opera's characters are already quite familiar. But their circumstances have changed. In The Barber of Seville, a young nobleman named Almaviva wins his lover Rosina away from her lecherous guardian Dr. Bartolo, with considerable help from the Count's friend, Figaro. As The Marriage of Figaro begins, it's three years later. The young lovers are now the Count and Countess Almaviva. Figaro is the Count's personal valet, and he's engaged to marry the Countess' maid, Susanna. As ACT ONE opens, Figaro and Susanna are preparing for their wedding. They're slated to occupy a room between the private chambers of the Count and the Countess. Figaro thinks that will work out just fine. Susanna's not so sure. She tells Figaro that the Count has had his eye on her. In their new room, all he'll have to do is send Figaro off on an errand, and the Count will be right next door to press his advances. Figaro can't believe that his old friend the Count could be that underhanded. But Susanna convinces him, and Figaro begins to display the trademark cunning and confidence that were also evident in The Barber of Seville. We then meet Figaro's old nemesis Dr. Bartolo and his housekeeper, the aging Marcellina. Figaro has borrowed money from Bartolo. To secure the loan he agreed to marry Marcellina if he couldn't pay it back. Now the debt is due, and Bartolo demands that Figaro live up to their bargain. Next, Susanna is alone in her room when the young page Cherubino rushes in. He's in the throes of adolescence, and says he's desperately in love with the Countess. But he's also been caught with one of the servant girls and the Count is hot on his heels. When the Count shows up, Cherubino hides and eavesdrops on the Count's latest proposition for Susanna. When the Count finds him, he banishes Cherubino to the army. Figaro then turns up with a group of peasants, who want to thank the duplicitous Count. He has recently declared that he's renouncing his "feudal right" to be with any woman in his charge on her wedding night. Figaro promptly suggests that he and Susanna should be married immediately. The Count puts him off. He still has designs on Susanna and since he's given up the feudal right, he's better off while Susanna is still single. The act ends as Figaro teases the lovesick Cherubino about his impending military service. Cherubino (Anna Bonitatibus, center), dressed as Susanna, prepares to deceive the Count. Michael Pohn/Wiener Staatsoper In ACT TWO we meet the Countess, Rosina, for the first time. She has plainly concluded that her marriage is on the rocks. She knows all about her husband's various, adulterous schemes, and expresses her unhappiness as the act begins. She's then joined in her rooms by Susanna and the young page Cherubino, whom the Count has banned from the premises. Together, the three hatch a plan. Cherubino will dr
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Valeria Messalina was the third wife of which Roman emperor?
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Messalina Valeria | wife of Roman emperor Claudius | Britannica.com wife of Roman emperor Claudius Written By: Alternative Titles: Messallina Valeria, Valeria Messalina Messalina Valeria Wife of Roman emperor Claudius Also known as Marcus Tullius Cicero Messalina Valeria, Messalina also spelled Messallina (born before ad 20—died 48), third wife of the Roman emperor Claudius , notorious for licentious behaviour and instigating murderous court intrigues. The great-granddaughter of Augustus’s sister, Octavia , on both her father’s and mother’s sides, she was married to Claudius before he became emperor (39 or 40). They had two children, Octavia (later Nero’s wife) and Britannicus. Early sources maintain that Messalina allied herself with Claudius’s freedmen secretaries to dominate the emperor and to gratify her avarice and lust. In 42, Messalina caused Claudius to condemn to death a senator, Appius Silanus, who had slighted her advances. This heightened the tension between the emperor and Senate and prepared the way for a reign of terror in which many senators were executed after they had been denounced by Messalina. When she caused the death of Claudius’s freedman secretary, Polybius, however, the other freedmen turned against her. The correspondence secretary, Narcissus , managed to have her put to death by convincing Claudius that she and her lover, the consul designate Gaius Silius, had gone through a public wedding ceremony and were plotting to seize power. Messalina, marble bust; in the Uffizi, Florence Alinari/Art Resource, New York
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396 BC - Battle of Veii - Romans completed the conquest of the Etruscans. 390 BC - Battle of the river Alia - The Gauls defeated the Romans and sack Rome. 342 BC - Battle of Monte Gauro - The Roman general Marcus Valerius Corvus defeat the Samnites. 341 BC - Battle of Suessula - The Roman consul Marcus Valerius Corvus again defeat the Samnites. 339 BC - Battle of Vesuvius - Publius Decius Mus and Titus Manlius Torquatus Imperiosus defeat Latins. 338 BC - Battle of Trifanum - The Roman general Titus Manlius Torquatus Imperiosus decisively defeats Latins. 321 BC - Battle of the Caudine Forks - The Romans led by Spurius Albinus Postumius and Titus Veturius Calvinus are defeated by the Samnites led by Gaius Pontius. 316 BC - Battle of Lautulae - The Romans were defeated by the Samnites. 310 BC - Battle of Lake Vadimo - The Romans, led by the dictator Lucius Papirius Cursor, due to the Etruscans. 305 BC - Battle of Bovianum - The consuls M. Fulvius and L. Postumius defeat the Samnites and ends the Second Samnite War. III Century BC 298 BC - Battle of Camerino - The Samnites beat the Romans led by Lucius Cornelius Scipio Barbatus in the first battle of the Third Samnite War. 297 BC - Battle of Tiferno - The Romans under Quintus Fabius Maximus and Lucius Cornelius Scipio Barbatus defeat the Samnites armies led by Statius Gellius. 295 BC - Battle of Sentino - The Romans under Fabius and Publius Decimus Mus Rullianus defeat the Samnites and Etruscans and Gallic allies, forcing the Etruscans, Gauls, and Umbrians to make peace. 293 BC - Battle of Aquilonia - Romans defeated the Samnites. 285 BC - Battle of Arretium - The Roman army bajoLucius Caecilius Metellus Dinter is destroyed by the Gauls. 283 BC - Battle of Lake Vadimo - The Roman army under P. Cornelius Dolabella defeats the Etruscans and Gauls. 282 BC - Battle of Populonia - Etruscan resistance is finally crushed by the Romans. 280 BC - Battle of Heraclea - First confrontation between the Greek and Roman armies. Pyrrhus of Epirus is victorious but at a very great price. 279 BC - Battle of Asculum - Pirro returns to defeat the Romans but suffered very heavy casualties in their ranks again. 275 BC - Battle of Benevento - faced Pyrrhus and the Romans under Manius Curius Dentatus. 261 BC - Battle of Agrigento - Gisco The Carthaginians under Hannibal and Hanno are defeated by the Romans, to get control of most of Sicily. 260 BC Battle of the Lipari Islands - A Roman naval force is defeated by the Carthaginians. Battle of Milas - A Roman naval force under Gaius Duillius defeat the Carthaginian fleet and Rome gives control of the western Mediterranean. 258 BC - Battle of Sulci - Roman Victory against the Carthaginian fleet near Sardinia. 257 BC - Battle of Tyndaris - Victoria naval Rome on the Carthaginian fleet off the coast of Sicily. 256 BC Battle of Cape Ecnomus - The Carthaginian fleet commanded by Hamilcar and Hanno are defeated in trying to stop the Roman invasion of Africa by Marcus Atilius Regulus. Addis Battle - The Romans led by Regulus defeated the Carthaginians in North Africa. 255 BC - Battle of Tunis - The Carthaginians led by Greek mercenary Xanthippus, defeated the Romans led by Regulus, who is captured. 251 BC - Battle of Palermo - Carthaginian Asdrubal led troops are defeated by the Roman armies led by Lucius Caecilius Metellus. 250 BC - Lilibeo Siege - Siege of the Carthaginian city Lilibeo led by Gaius Atilius Regulus and Lucius Manlius Serranus Vulso Longus. Carthaginian victory. 249 BC - Battle of Drepano - Adherbal troops under Carthaginian fleet defeated Publius Claudius Pulcher Admiral. 242 BC - Battle of the Egadi Islands - Roman naval victory that ends the First Punic War. 225 BC - Battle of Faesulae - Romans are defeated by the Gauls of northern Italy. 224 BC - Battle of Telamon - The Romans led by Lucius Aemilius Papus and Gaius Atilius Regulus defeated the Gauls. 222 BC - Battle of Clastidio - The Romans led by Marcus Claudius Marcellus defeated the Gauls. 218 BC Summer - Battle of Lilybaeum - First naval ships clash between the Romans and Carthag
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The endangered kakapo of New Zealand is the world's largest member of which bird family?
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13 Snapshots of the World's Rarest Birds 13 Snapshots of the World's Rarest Birds 13 Snapshots of the World’s Rarest Birds ADVERTISEMENT Image: Quan Min Li Winner: Quan Min Li: a beautiful photo of a flying Asian Crested Ibis from China. Have you ever stopped and listened to the calls of birds in your area or a forest? Or marveled as they swooped and dived in flight? Birds are one of the wonders of our world, from the smallest hummingbird to the largest living bird, the ostrich, yet hundreds of species are threatened with extinction, with many already extinct. The World’s Rarest Birds project has joined with Birdlife International in an effort to highlight the plight of the most threatened of these, and one of their first steps was a photo competition to find images of the rarest of all in three categories, which will be published in a book next year. We are lucky to have all 13 winning photos to share with you in the meantime. The beautiful crested ibis has white plumage with red or pink skin that shines through. Once plentiful throughout Asia, now only a few individuals are left, with estimates of between 50 and 250 living in the world. Listed as endangered, there is some good news as the Chinese and Japanese governments are taking measures to conserve and protect this special bird. Through protected areas and captive breeding programs, the population is slowly increasing overall. There is a small enclave of wild crested ibis in the Shanxi province in China, while Japan has reintroduced 10 birds to the wild with a goal of 60 by 2015. Kakapo Winner: Shane McInnes: a wonderful image of a Kakapo, a flightless parrot from New Zealand. The critically endangered Kakapo, one of the world’s few flightless birds and a member of the parrot family, is the heaviest parrot, is one of the longest living, and is nocturnal and herbivorous. As of 2010 there were only 124 individuals known, so few that each one of them has been given a name and a radio transmitter. The Kakapo Recovery Plan has done herculean work to preserve and increase the population. All known kakapos were relocated to two islands where stoats and feral cats had been removed, Codfish and Anchor Island. Both islands will hold 100 kakapos each and work is ongoing to find a suitable island where one day kakapos will be able to live free from human management such as the sanctuaries. Two possibilities have been identified by the department of conservation and it seems some work is already being done to prepare them. Out of all the birds on the list, the kakapo has a good chance because the government is so intimately involved in trying to protect the species. ADVERTISEMENT Red-crowned Crane Runner-up: Huajin Sun: an amazing photo of a displaying Red-crowned Crane from East Asia. The Red Crowned Crane is named for a patch of skin on its otherwise white head and body that is red and brightens when it is excited or angry. There are only 1,700 of these endangered birds left in the wild; much of its decline being due to habitat loss, such as wetlands drying up in Asia and fires in its breeding areas in Siberia. They are legally protected now in Russia, China and Japan and more work is being done to protect and conserve their habitat. ADVERTISEMENT
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Kea the World's only Alpine Parrot - YouTube Kea the World's only Alpine Parrot Want to watch this again later? Sign in to add this video to a playlist. Need to report the video? Sign in to report inappropriate content. Rating is available when the video has been rented. This feature is not available right now. Please try again later. Published on Jan 31, 2013 The Kea is the world's only alpine parrot and is endemic to New Zealand. These birds are very smart and are nortorius for vandalising cars and stealing tourist's food. They are listed as Vulnerable on the IUCN red list of endangered species. Kea were once considered a threat to sheep and were persecuted by farmers until receiving fully protected status in 1986. The birds seen in this video were located in the Arthurs Pass and Aspiring National Parks in the South Island. Category
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What type of aircraft is the Hawker Siddley Harrier?
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Hawker Siddeley Harrier | Military Wiki | Fandom powered by Wikia British Aerospace Harrier II The Hawker Siddeley Harrier, known colloquially as the "Harrier Jump Jet", was developed in the 1960s and formed the first generation of the Harrier series of aircraft . It was the first operational close-support and reconnaissance fighter aircraft with vertical/short takeoff and landing (V/STOL) capabilities and the only truly successful V/STOL design of the many that arose in that era. The Harrier was produced directly from the Hawker Siddeley Kestrel prototypes following the cancellation of a more advanced supersonic aircraft, the Hawker Siddeley P.1154 . The British Royal Air Force (RAF) ordered the Harrier GR.1 and GR.3 variants in the late 1960s. It was exported to the United States as the AV-8A, for use by the US Marine Corps (USMC), in the 1970s. The RAF positioned the bulk of their Harriers in West Germany to defend against a potential invasion of Western Europe by the Soviet Union ; the unique abilities of the Harrier allowed the RAF to disperse their forces away from vulnerable airbases. The USMC used their Harriers primarily for close air support , operating from amphibious assault ships , and, if needed, forward operating bases . Harrier squadrons saw several deployments overseas. The Harrier's ability to operate with minimal ground facilities and very short runways allowed it to be used at locations unavailable to other fixed-wing aircraft. The Harrier received criticism for having a high accident rate and for a time-consuming maintenance process. In the 1970s the British Aerospace Sea Harrier was developed from the Harrier for use by the Royal Navy (RN) on Invincible-class aircraft carriers . The Sea Harrier and the Harrier fought in the 1982 Falklands War , in which the aircraft proved to be crucial and versatile. The RN Sea Harriers provided fixed-wing air defence while the RAF Harriers focused on ground-attack missions in support of the advancing British land force. The Harrier was also extensively redesigned as the AV-8B Harrier II and British Aerospace Harrier II by the team of McDonnell Douglas and British Aerospace. The innovative Harrier family and its Rolls-Royce Pegasus engines with thrust vectoring nozzles have generated long-term interest in V/STOL aircraft. Similar V/STOL operational aircraft include the contemporary Soviet Yakovlev Yak-38 . A V/STOL variant of the Lockheed Martin F-35 Lightning II is currently under development. Contents Main article: Hawker Siddeley P.1127 The Harrier's design was derived from the Hawker P.1127 . Prior to developing the P.1127 Hawker Aircraft had been working on a replacement for the Hawker Hunter , the Hawker P.1121 . [2] The P.1121 was cancelled after the release of the British Government's 1957 Defence White Paper , which advocated a policy shift away from manned aircraft and towards missiles. This policy resulted in the termination of the majority of aircraft development projects then underway for the British military. [3] Hawker sought to quickly move on to a new project and became interested in Vertical Take Off/Landing (VTOL) aircraft, which did not need runways. [N 1] According to Air Chief Marshal Sir Patrick Hine this interest may have been stimulated by the presence of Air Staff Requirement 345, which sought a V/STOL ground attack fighter for the Royal Air Force. [5] Design work on the P.1127 was formally started in 1957 by Sir Sydney Camm , Ralph Hooper of Hawker Aircraft and Stanley Hooker (later Sir Stanley Hooker) of the Bristol Engine Company . [6] The close cooperation between Hawker, the airframe company, and Bristol, the engine company, was viewed by project engineer Gordon Lewis as one of the key factors that allowed the development of the Harrier to continue in spite of technical obstacles and political setbacks. [7] Rather than using rotors or a direct jet thrust, the P.1127 had an innovative vectored thrust turbofan engine , the Pegasus . The Pegasus I was rated at 9,000 pounds ([ convert: unit mismatch ]) of thrust and first ran in September
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Widowmakers [Archive] - PPRuNe Forums Nickdc 6th Oct 2006, 08:35 I am in the process of producing a documentary about a class of fighter or bomber aircraft often referred to as 'Widowmakers' for the reason that they kill more of their crew than the enemy. From the jet era, the Lockheed Starfighter might be counted in this category. From WWII, the Martin Marauder. From WWI - the BE2. And so on. I would welcome any suggestions as to other aircraft we should include - and why. Thanks. Thanks to the many generous suggestions and comments received so far, I am keen to make direct contact with any aircrew or engineers who had experience of the following aircraft: Lockheed F104 Starfighter; De Havilland Sea Vixen; Boulton Paul Defiant; Mig 21 (esp. Indian Air Force); Chance Vought F7U Cutlass. Also need to source any archive footage of the above. My direct email is nickdc@<hidden> A2QFI 6th Oct 2006, 09:43 Good morning are you going to draw a difference between aircraft that were just very dangerous to fly and people crashed and died in them and/or those which were useless at their military job and were shot down a lot? F 104 = very dangerous, loads lost but none shot down BP Defiant = Utterly useless and withdrawn from service due to battle losses Nick F4U Corsair...Also known as the "Ensign Eliminator" Nickdc 6th Oct 2006, 12:53 [quote=A2QFI;2892070]Good morning are you going to draw a difference between aircraft that were just very dangerous to fly and people crashed and died in them and/or those which were useless at their military job and were shot down a lot? F 104 = very dangerous, loads lost but none shot down BP Defiant = Utterly useless and withdrawn from service due to battle losses Nick: thanks for this and for making the distinction. I think both categories are relevant, for the different reasons you mention. An aircraft that is either unstable or over-challenging (Starfighter?) will kill pilots in any circumstances. A 'safe' aircraft that is nevetheless unsuited for its combat purpose, is equally lethal. Gainesy WWII Fairey Battle, totally useless, underpowered, underarmed. Meets the criteria of your last sentence. ORAC 6th Oct 2006, 13:46 There was nothing wrong with the F-104. The GAF lost quite a few, in a short period, because they rushed a complex aircraft into service into an air force still reconstituting itself after being reborn. Losses were due to poor maintenance and errors. Proportionally, the RAF lost a higher percentage of Lightnings in the same era, many due to rear-end engine fires due to a badly designed (braised) bend in a fuel pipe near the reheat section. In later years it had an excellent service record. If you want bad design read up on the F4D Skyray. Large wing, small(ish) tail. Apparently flying a carrier circuit was like trying to balance a marble on a greased tray. A couple of pilots shut the throttles at high speed low level and the trim change wrinkled the wings and tore the engine from its mountings. "On one test flight, deceleration caused the trim setting to become "super-effective, flipping the nose suddenly skyward." Not wearing his G-suit, Rahn blacked out. The plane was designed to withstand 7 Gs, and the sudden change registered much more, 9.1 Gs. When he regained his vision, Rahn was looking straight down at the Pacific Ocean, heading straight down from a partial loop. He recovered at 3,000 feet. Looking out at the wings, he said, "They were wrinkled from wing tip to wing tip, resembling dried prunes."... Back on the ground, the Skyray's skin was found to be permanently distorted,, the wings bent, and some of the vertical tail's members were sticking out like multiple fractures. The engine had also broken loose from its mount." Gordon Fraser 6th Oct 2006, 14:26 Nick. You should have at least a glance at the Tarrant Tabor, designed by a building contractor in the latter stages of WW1 and intended as a six engined large triplane bomber with Berlin as its intended target. Owing to a severe c of g problem not noticed by the house builder, the aircraft nosed over on its first tak
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Who invented the lightning conductor after flying a kite in a storm?
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Exactly 261 Years Ago, Ben Franklin Flew a Kite in a Lightning Storm Exactly 261 Years Ago, Ben Franklin Flew a Kite in a Lightning Storm Go to permalink Benjamin Franklin first shocked himself in 1746, while conducting experiments on electricity with found objects from around his house. Six years later and exactly 261 years ago today, the founding father flew a kite attached to a key and a silk ribbon in a thunderstorm and effectively trapped lightning in a jar. The experiment is now seen as a watershed moment in mankind's question to channel a force of nature once thought to be the wrath of God himself. It's also understood that Ben Franklin was pretty effing lucky he didn't fry his bones on that fateful early June afternoon in 1752. Based on what he'd contribute to the nation in the years after that, America is pretty lucky, too. Advertisement By the time Franklin started experimenting with electricity, he'd already found fame and fortune as the author of Poor Richard's Almanack and was starting to get into science. Electricity wasn't a very well understood phenomenon at that point, though, so Franklin's research proved to be fairly foundational. The early experiments, experts believe, were inspired by other scientists' work and the shortcomings therein. That early brush with the dangers of electricity left an impression on Franklin. He described the sensation as "a universal blow throughout my whole body from head to foot, which seemed within as well as without; after which the first thing I took notice of was a violent quick shaking of my body." However, it didn't scare him away. In the handful of years before his famous kite experiment, Franklin contributed everything from designing the first battery designs to establishing some common nomenclature in the study of electricity. It's thanks to Franklin, for instance, that we refer to positive and negative charges. Before him, they were known as "vitreous" and "resinous" charges. (Those names don't quite have the same punch do they?) Advertisement At a certain point, Franklin's fascination about electrity shifted beyond mere curiosity to practically political spheres like public safety. He wanted to know if there might be a way to keep churches and other tall buildings from burning down during lightning storms and hypothesized that lighting was just one big discharge of static electricity. If this was the case, he thought, one ought to be able to tease lightning out of the clouds with a charged object placed high in the air. Like a metal rod on top of a steeple with a cable stretching down to the ground. Or a kite with a key attached to it. So Franklin and his 21-year-old son William suited up on June 10, 1852—some historians avoid naming an exact date for the experiment since the event was so vaguely documented—and ventured into the storm. It should be known that Franklin was not the first to conduct this type of experiment. Just a month before Franklin's experiment in Philadelphia, French scientist Thomas-François Dalibard conducted an electric kite experiment of his own and possibly invented a lightning rod before Franklin, though he's not given credit for doing so. The reason for that might be explained purely by the American do-it-all's showmanship. Franklin had a built-in audience for his scientific reports and was generally gifted at promoting his own work. Before he got to take credit for the kite experiment, though, Franklin had to survive it. In order to reduce the risk of electrocution, he opted for a kite on a dry silk string over a metal rod attached to a building as the preferred method for attracting lightning. An iron key was attached to the silk string as well as a metal wire that was dropped into an electrically charged Leyden jar. Once the kite was flying high, Franklin held on to a dry silk ribbon attached to the string and took shelter in a nearby barn so that he wouldn't get wet. Sure enough, the storm picked up, the air became charge, and Franklin successfully conducted electricity through his kite rig. Because he was holding a silk ribbon and n
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Free Flashcards about GK 9 Which science-fiction writer coined the term "cyberspace"? William Gibson What is a male swan known as? Cob What is a female swan known as? Pen Which giant screen film projection system, which gives an enhanced visual impact, has its origins in Montreal's Expo 67? IMAX Which actress was born Lucille Fay LeSueur in San Antonio, Texas, in 1908? Joan Crawford Which military leader poisoned himself in Bithynia in Asia Minor in around 182BCE? Hannibal What is the branch of astronomy that is concerned solely with the moon called? Selenology The mouflon, native to Corsica and Sardinia, is a small, wild form of which animal? Sheep Which religion, founded in 3rdC CE Persia, at its 3rd-7thC height one of the world's biggest, taught an elaborate dualistic cosmology describing the struggle between a good, spiritual world of light, and an evil, material world of darkness? Manichaeism The Loyalty Islands in the Pacific are part of which territory? New Caledonia Which orchestral march by William Walton was first performed at the coronation of King George VI, and was used as the recessional music at the wedding of Prince William and Catherine Middleton in 2011? Crown Imperial What was the real name of 'Dr Seuss'? Theodore Geisel The sixth labour of Hercules involved defeating what sort of creatures who were destroying the countryside around Lake Stymphalia? Birds The address of which constituent college of the University of London is: Houghton Street, London, WC2A 2AE? London School of Economics Extending from 500 to 10,000 kilometres above the earth’s surface, what is the uppermost layer of the earth’s atmosphere called – beyond which there is only outer space? Exosphere Which species of cat, with scientific name Acinonyx jubatus, is found in much of Africa, can be known as the hunting leopard, and is unusual among cats in having claws which are not fully retractable? Cheetah At the Academy Awards held in February 2015, Ida became the first film from which nation to win the award for Best Foreign Language Film? Poland What shrub gave its name to the revolution which saw Zine El Abidine Ben Ali overthrown as President of Tunisia in 2011? Jasmine Which musical features numbers including "Gee, Officer Krupke" and "I Feel Pretty"? West Side Story What flower gave its name to the revolution which saw Askar Akayev overthrown as President of Kyrgyzstan in 2005? Tulip What name is given to the Persian language in Afghanistan? Dari How was the Amu Darya river known in Ancient times? Oxus Which mountain range divides the Amu Darya and Indus valleys? Hindu Kush Give a year in the rule of the Achaemenid Empire. 550-330BCE Which large snake-like lake monster said to live in Lake Seljord in Seljord, Telemark, Norway? Selma Which parliament is located in Karasjok, Norway? Sami parliament Which Norwegian figure skater and film star was a three-time Olympic Champion (1928, 1932, 1936) in Ladies' Singles, a ten-time World Champion (1927–1936) and a six-time European Champion (1931–1936)? Sonja Henie Johann Koss of Norway won four Winter Olympic golds at what sporting event? Speed skating Who won a total of 29 medals in the Olympics and World Championships in the period between 1991 and 1999, making him the most successful cross-country skier in history? Bjorn Daehlie Which Dutch city is the home of Rabobank? Utrecht The bulk of the Great Pyramids at Giza are constructed in which stone? Limestone Which Theban king reunited Egypt after the First Intermediate Period and started the Middle Kingdom? Mentuhotep II Which group of "foreign princes" ruled a part of Northern Egypt during the latter Middle Kingdom at the Second Intermediate Period, from their capital at Avaris? Hyksos Which Egyptian deity was god of the afterlife, the underworld and the dead? Osiris What two-word term indicated the "life-force" in Ancient Egypt that would be reunited with the soul by the process of mummification? Ka Hatshepshut was the widow of which Egyptian king who preceded her as ruler? Tuthmosis II In which century was Tutankhamun's rule of Egypt? F
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The Grapes of Wrath: The Grapes of Wrath John Steinbeck Biography | Book Summary & Study Guide | CliffsNotes Bookmark this page Manage My Reading List Family and Education John Steinbeck was a man of experience first and words second. He lived passionately and observed both shrewdly and humanely, focusing on human struggles with the forces of nature around him and the passions within him. Using as its backdrop the tremendous beauty and epic power of the California land he knew so well, Steinbeck's writing strove to make meaning out of the hardships he saw. From his earliest memory, John Steinbeck wanted to be a serious writer. He was born on February 27, 1902, to a middle-class family in Salinas, California. His father, John Ernst, Sr., was a well-to-do miller and local politician, and his mother, Olivia Hamilton, taught school. Under his mother's influence, Steinbeck read widely and was influenced by many great authors: Eliot, Dostoevsky, Hardy, and most notably, Malory. Malory's Morte d'Arthur, given to Steinbeck on his ninth birthday, took him away from his own middle-class existence and showed him the power of the theme of good versus evil. While Malory had a great influence on Steinbeck's writing style, Steinbeck described the syntactical rhythms and sweeping epic scope of the King James Bible as having the most lasting impression on his work. Never a scholar, Steinbeck spent a large part of his youth outdoors, working and playing in the Salinas Valley, midway up the California coast. This lush, fertile, and often harsh land would become the backdrop for his most enduring works. Although stifled by academic discipline, Steinbeck loved to write, publishing pieces in his high school paper, and later, in the student paper at Stanford University. Steinbeck's studies at the university often took a back seat to more active pursuits: he worked on ranches, in factories, did construction work, and was even a member of a road-building gang. Although he came from a strongly middle-class background, Steinbeck's experiences as a laborer provided him with the first-hand observations that would fuel so much of his writing. After five years of intermittent studies, he left Stanford without a degree. Early Work In 1925, Steinbeck traveled to New York in an attempt to make a living as a writer. The city was not welcoming, however, and when it was suggested that he try writing advertising copy to break into the industry, Steinbeck said farewell. He completed a set of short stories, which was rejected by publishers, and returned to California. While working as a lodge caretaker in the Sierra Mountains, Steinbeck completed his first novel, a historical swashbuckler entitled Cup of Gold. However, success continued to elude the young writer. With monumental bad timing, his first novel was published in late 1929, just two months before the stock market crash changed the atmosphere of the entire country. According to Lewis Gannett, about 1,500 copies of the book were sold, but it was not taken seriously by the few critics who reviewed it. Shortly after the publication of Cup of Gold, Steinbeck eloped with a local girl named Carol Henning, and with his father's help, they set up home in the small community of Pacific Grove. Here Steinbeck met Ed Ricketts, the man who was to have the greatest influence on both his life and his work. Ricketts, the proprietor of a marine specimen supply house on the outskirts of Pacific Grove, proved a perfect companion for Steinbeck: Both men loved to drink, think, and discuss life philosophies. Together they would develop a non-teological philosophy (focusing on the world as it is, not as it should or might be) that would figure prominently in the pragmatism of many of the main characters in The Grapes of Wrath. Ricketts would later be immortalized as "Doc" in Cannery Row. Steinbeck's first, and arguably best, novel to be set in California was published in 1932. Unfortunately, the Depression was in full swing, and the first two publishing houses that handled The Pastures of Heaven went broke before the
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Columbus Day in the United States Home Calendar Holidays the United States Columbus Day Columbus Day in the United States Columbus Day, which is on the second Monday of October, remembers Christopher Columbus' arrival to the Americas on October 12, 1492. This holiday is controversial because the European settlement in the Americas led to the demise of the history and culture of the indigenous peoples. Statue of Christopher Columbus The Christopher Columbus monument in Barcelona, Spain. ©iStockphoto.com/Lya_Cattel Observe Columbus Day Some Americans celebrate the anniversary of the discovery of their country with church services and other activities. In some towns and cities, special church services, parades and large events are held. Many celebrations happen in the Italian-American community. The celebrations in New York and San Francisco are particularly noteworthy. In Hawaii Columbus Day is celebrated as Discoverers' Day, but it is not a state holiday. Many states now celebrate Native Americans' Day/Indigenous People's Day instead of Columbus Day. What’s Open or Closed? Columbus day is a public holiday in many parts of the United states, but is not a day off in some states. Some government offices are closed because Columbus Day is still a federal government holiday. The day is a legal observance in states like Florida. Many businesses and shops are open in states that don't have Columbus Day as a public holiday. Schools are not required to close but check with your school district or school calendar on Columbus Day school holiday closures. The same goes for post offices - check with your local post office. About Columbus Day Christopher Columbus is often portrayed as the first European to sail to the Americas. He is sometimes portrayed as the discoverer of the New World. However, this is controversial on many counts. There is evidence that the first Europeans to sail across the Atlantic were Viking explorers from Scandinavia. In addition, the land was already populated by indigenous peoples, who had 'discovered' the Americas thousands of years before. Columbus Day originated as a celebration of Italian-American heritage and was first held in San Francisco in 1869. The first state-wide celebration was held in Colorado in 1907. In 1937, Columbus Day become a holiday across the United States. Since 1971, it has been celebrated on the second Monday in October. The date on which Columbus arrived in the Americas is also celebrated as the DÃa de la Raza (Day of the Race) in Latin America and some Latino communities in the USA. However, it is a controversial holiday in some countries and has been re-named in others. Columbus Day celebrations are controversial because the settlement of Europeans in the Americas led to the deaths of a very large proportion of the native people. It has been argued that this was a direct result of Columbus' actions. It is clear that the arrival of the European settlers led to the demise of a large proportion of the history and culture of the indigenous peoples of the Americas. It has also been argued that Columbus should not be honored for discovering North America, as he only went as far as some islands in the Caribbean and never got as far as mainland America. Note: timeanddate.com states the facts and issues associated with this observance but does not disclose its opinion on the matter. Columbus Day Observances
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Presidents' Day in the United States Home Calendar Holidays the United States Presidents' Day Presidents' Day in the United States Washington's Birthday, also known as Presidents' Day, is a federal holiday held on the third Monday of February. The day honors presidents of the United States, including George Washington, the USA's first president. George Washington was the first president of the United States of America. George Washington was the first president of the United States of America. ©iStockphoto.com/Jason DiLorenzo What Do People Do? Washington's Birthday officially honors the life and work of George Washington, the first president of the United States. The day commemorates past presidents of the USA. Washington's Birthday is sometimes known as Presidents' Day. This is because while most states have adopted Washington's Birthday, some states officially celebrate Presidents' Day. Some states pay particular attention to Abraham Lincoln, as his birthday was also in mid-February. In the weeks or days leading up to the holiday, schools often organize events and lessons for students about the presidents of the United States and George Washington in particular. It is a popular day for stores to start their sales. The US federal holiday is on the third Monday of February each year, but records show that George Washington's birthday is on February 22. Public Life Many businesses are open as usual and many stores hold sales on Washington's Birthday. Many delivery services, except for the Post Office, have a regular service and many, but not all, public transit systems operate on regular schedules. Some schools close for the whole week for a mid-winter recess. According to some government sources, Indiana observes the Washington's birthday holiday in December. Background George Washington was the first president of the United States of America. His first term as president was from 1789 to 1793 and his second term from 1793 to 1797. Before he became president, he played important roles in the military, leading the American Continental Army to victory over the British in 1783. Washington is often seen as the father of the United States and is probably the best known American politician ever. The likeness and name of George Washington can still be seen in many places in the United States. There is the portrait of him and three other American presidents carved into Mount Rushmore National Memorial in South Dakota. His image is also used on the one-dollar bill and the quarter-dollar coin. The capital of the United States, Washington D.C., Washington State and at least three universities are named after him. Washington's Birthday was first celebrated as a holiday in the District of Columbia in 1880. It was made a federal holiday in 1885. The holiday was originally held on the anniversary of George Washington's birth, on February 22. In 1971, this holiday was moved to the third Monday in February. This holiday is legally designated as "Washington’s Birthday". Though other institutions such as state and local governments and private businesses may use other names, it is the federal government’s policy to always refer to holidays by the names designated in the law.
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SparkNotes: Eliot’s Poetry: “The Love Song of J. Alfred Prufrock” “The Love Song of J. Alfred Prufrock” “The Love Song of J. Alfred Prufrock” → The Waste Land Section I: “The Burial of the Dead” Summary This poem, the earliest of Eliot’s major works, was completed in 1910 or 1911 but not published until 1915. It is an examination of the tortured psyche of the prototypical modern man—overeducated, eloquent, neurotic, and emotionally stilted. Prufrock, the poem’s speaker, seems to be addressing a potential lover, with whom he would like to “force the moment to its crisis” by somehow consummating their relationship. But Prufrock knows too much of life to “dare” an approach to the woman: In his mind he hears the comments others make about his inadequacies, and he chides himself for “presuming” emotional interaction could be possible at all. The poem moves from a series of fairly concrete (for Eliot) physical settings—a cityscape (the famous “patient etherised upon a table”) and several interiors (women’s arms in the lamplight, coffee spoons, fireplaces)—to a series of vague ocean images conveying Prufrock’s emotional distance from the world as he comes to recognize his second-rate status (“I am not Prince Hamlet’). “Prufrock” is powerful for its range of intellectual reference and also for the vividness of character achieved. Form “Prufrock” is a variation on the dramatic monologue, a type of poem popular with Eliot’s predecessors. Dramatic monologues are similar to soliloquies in plays. Three things characterize the dramatic monologue, according to M.H. Abrams. First, they are the utterances of a specific individual (not the poet) at a specific moment in time. Secondly, the monologue is specifically directed at a listener or listeners whose presence is not directly referenced but is merely suggested in the speaker’s words. Third, the primary focus is the development and revelation of the speaker’s character. Eliot modernizes the form by removing the implied listeners and focusing on Prufrock’s interiority and isolation. The epigraph to this poem, from Dante’s Inferno, describes Prufrock’s ideal listener: one who is as lost as the speaker and will never betray to the world the content of Prufrock’s present confessions. In the world Prufrock describes, though, no such sympathetic figure exists, and he must, therefore, be content with silent reflection. In its focus on character and its dramatic sensibility, “Prufrock” anticipates Eliot’s later, dramatic works. The rhyme scheme of this poem is irregular but not random. While sections of the poem may resemble free verse, in reality, “Prufrock” is a carefully structured amalgamation of poetic forms. The bits and pieces of rhyme become much more apparent when the poem is read aloud. One of the most prominent formal characteristics of this work is the use of refrains. Prufrock’s continual return to the “women [who] come and go / Talking of Michelangelo” and his recurrent questionings (“how should I presume?”) and pessimistic appraisals (“That is not it, at all.”) both reference an earlier poetic tradition and help Eliot describe the consciousness of a modern, neurotic individual. Prufrock’s obsessiveness is aesthetic, but it is also a sign of compulsiveness and isolation. Another important formal feature is the use of fragments of sonnet form, particularly at the poem’s conclusion. The three three-line stanzas are rhymed as the conclusion of a Petrarchan sonnet would be, but their pessimistic, anti-romantic content, coupled with the despairing interjection, “I do not think they (the mermaids) would sing to me,” creates a contrast that comments bitterly on the bleakness of modernity. Commentary “Prufrock” displays the two most important characteristics of Eliot’s early poetry. First, it is strongly influenced by the French Symbolists, like Mallarmé, Rimbaud, and Baudelaire, whom Eliot had been reading almost constantly while writing the poem. From the Symbolists, Eliot takes his sensuous language and eye for unnerving or anti-aesthetic detail that nevertheless contributes to the ov
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1100-1199 - StudyBlue Good to have you back! If you've signed in to StudyBlue with Facebook in the past, please do that again. 1100-1199 Which city does the statue of Jesus Christ, better known as Christ the Redeemer, overlook? Rio de Janeiro In an all-black cast, who played the role of Brick in the 2008 revival of "Cat on a Hot Tin Roof"? Terrence Howard Advertisement ) What term describes the purchase of securities with borrowed money using the shares themselves as collateral? Buying on Margin In the sequence of presidential succession, who is next in line after the vice president? Speaker of the House Created by Ruth Handler, which 12-inch follower of fashion has been every girl's best friend since 1959? Barbie For which film did Kathy Bates win an Oscar in 1991? Misery Which country is home of port wine? Portugal The Mediterranean island of Cyprus is geographically part of which continent? Asia Which city was hit by the second American atomic bomb in 1945? Nagasaki What does a person with mythomania tend to? Tell lies What is the latin term for the science of languages? Linguistics Which Agatha Christie's fictional characters is the only one to have been given an obituary in the N.Y. Times? Hercule Poriot Guns N' Roses guitarist Saul Hudson is better known by what name? Slash Which land animal species lives the longest? Turtle Which militant Lebanese political group sparked a 2007 attack after capturing two Israeli soldiers? Hezbollah How many calories equal 42 Joules: about 1, 10 or 42? Ten Jumping and dressage are events in which Olympic competition? Equestrian What message delivery system did U.S. computer technician Raymond Tomlinson invent at the beginning of the 1970's? E-mail What is the gesture of submission, originating in imperial China, in which you kneel and touch the ground with your forehead? Kowtow On what sitcom did John Larroquette win three straight Best Supporting Actor Emmy Awards? Night Court What is the most distinctive exterior feature on a Russian Orthodox church? The Onion Dome Which 1957 Broadway musical is loosely based on Shakespeare's "Romeo and Juliet"? West Side Story What is the name for the valuation ratio of a company's current share price compared to its per-share earnings? Price Earning Ratio What country issues gold coins called Krugerrands? South Africa In the 1960s, IBM designed a new typing head to reduce jams in typewriters. What shape was it? A ball Who directed "The Color Purple" in 1985? Steven Speilberg What does an oenologist specialize in? Wine What dam created Lake Mead, the largest man-made reservoir in the U.S.? Hoover Dam Named after the city where they signed the pact in 1955, where did eight eastern European states agree to form a political alliance? Warsaw What part of the body is affected by a swelling known as a periodontal disease? Gums Which Polynesian word means "forbidden"? Taboo Which novel by J.D. Salinger that is still controversial today features Holden Caulfield as the protagonist? The Catcher in the Rye According to the classic Van Morrison song, who "comes around here bout mid-night?" Gloria What is a tapaculo: a fish, a rodent or a bird? A bird Who did Hugo Chavez refer to as "the devil" in a 2006 speech to the UN General Assembly? George W. Bush Which temperature scale has its absolute zero at minus 273.15 degrees Celsius? Kelvin In which chess move are the rook and the king used at the same time? Castling Which frequency band uses the abbreviation "U.H.F." Ultra High Frequency In which country did T'ai Chi originate? China What character on NCIS is commonly referred to as "Ducky"? Dr. Mallard By what name is the collection of Egyptian tombs across the Nile from Luxor better known? Valley of the Kings "Les Miserables" is a musical based on a novel by which writer? Victor Hugo What term describes the simultaneous purchase and sale of an asset in order to profit from a difference in price? Arbitrage (riskless profit) What president extended a "Good Neighbor Policy" to countries in South America, Central America and the Carribean? Franklin Delano Roose
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History of the Falabella Miniature Horse History of the Falabella Miniature Horse Breed From the Establecimientos Falabella Historical Website Entitled - A GOOD FALABELLA This summary is a combination of direct excerpts from a wide variety of publications, letters from the Falabella family, a French Veterinary Medicine Study and Thesis on Falabellas. There are many other articles printed about Falabella horses, some true, some not-so-true. We have attempted to gather the most factual information from veterinary medical studies, interviews with the Falabella family members, letters from Falabella family members, and early owners of horses purchased directly from Julio Falabella's farm in Argentina. The statements presented here are directly from these writings, all of which are listed at the end of this summary. What is a Falabella Miniature Horse FALABELLA is a special and unique horse breed that has acquired, after many generations of selective breeding stable characteristics of build and height and is one of the smallest breeds of horse in the world. The name FALABELLA� comes from the Argentine breeders family, who developed the breed in the middle of the 19th Century (around 1845). This breed is extremely long-lived, often reaching 40-45 years old. The horses possess all the features and attributes of its taller relatives and the young are bred with the same temperament. Credited as the breeder of origin� for the Falabella breed, by 1853, Patrick Newtall had created a herd of small, perfectly built little horses of around 102cms. In 1879 he transferred his findings, herd, breeding methods and knowledge to his son-in-law, Juan Falabella. In 1905 the herd was transferred to the next generation, Emilio and in 1927 the establishment was inherited by Julio Cesar Falabella who kept careful genealogical records and is the most well known of the Falabella breeders. Beginning in the 1940s, Julio C. Falabella, created a formal breed registry, the Establecimientos Falabella. Beginning in 1991 this became known as the Asociacian de Criadores de Caballos Falabella (ACCF-Falabella Horse Breeders Association). A genuine Falabella horse is one that has a pedigree of uninterrupted bloodlines of animal stock originally bred by the Falabella family. Any horse that does not have a bloodline solely from those originally bred by and accredited to ESTABLICIMIENTOS FALABELLA Av., quintana 494 piso 6, A1129 BUENOS AIRES, ARGENTINA is not a Falabella. Today the Falabella is recognized as a Breed and is often referred to as original miniature horse. The Falabellas are a unique miniature horse breed. The FALABELLA is a horse that has got every nature and attributes of its taller relatives. With generations of selective breeding the Falabella genetic characters have become fixed and enable its natural reproduction, procreating beings of reliable size, features and build. This achievement of genetic stability is what enabled its reproduction and worldwide renown. Only a long pedigree going back to imports from the Falabella Ranch on both sides can show that an animal is a genuine, pure Falabella. Some registries will parentage-qualify via a DNA test if the pedigree is somehow not available. The DNA test can pick up non Falabella markers in cases where it is impossible to parentage-qualify for example if one parent has died. Today the numbers of pure bred animals are still few, but maintaining DNA records can ensure that these horses maintain the ideal standards that have been fixed through generations of breeding. The Falabella is a horse that possesses all the features and attributes of its taller relatives. The fixed nature of the DNA genetic characteristics of the Falabella allows for their natural reproduction. Offspring are bred with the same temperament. No horse can 'become' a Falabella if it is not pure bred and proven to be so by having either an official Argentinian breeding certificate, FMHA registration or by being DNA tested, but Falabellas can 'become' other breeds such as American Miniatures. Many
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Equestrian Eventer Zara Phillips | Local Riding Search Equestrian Eventer Zara Phillips Following a successful career in young riders Eventer Zara Phillips, the daughter of Princess Anne and Captain Mark Phillips, really established herself at senior level eventing by finishing second at the Burghley three day event on Toytown in 2003. Other wins included the Under 25 Championship at Bramham and an individual silver medal in the European Young Riders Championship in 2002 At the Burghley 3 day event, Zara Phillips gave a highly polished display in the dressage arena and a fast and clear cross country round that gave her the lead going into the show jumping. Having one fence down dropped her to second behind the Rolex Grand Slam champion Pippa Funnell But it was still a remarkable display from a 22 year old in her first attempt at four-star level eventing. Following her Burghley performance, Zara was long listed for Athens in 2004 But her hopes of emulating her parents by competing with the British event team at an Olympic Games, were dashed by an injury to Toytown that ruled him out for the rest of the year. In June 2005, Zara put the Olympics disappointment behind her with a great performance at the newly upgraded four star event in Luhmuhlen. Zara Anne Elizabeth Phillips was born on May 15, 1981, at St Mary’s Hospital, Paddington, London. The second child of the Princess Royal, her unusual first name came from Prince Charles … "The baby made a rather sudden and positive arrival and my brother thought Zara (a Greek name meaning ‘bright as the dawn’) was an appropriate name.", recalls Princess Anne She finished on her dressage score to take second place with Toytown and earn selection, originally as an individual, for the European Championships at Blenheim in September. Following the withdrawal of Primmore’s Pride, Zara replaced Pippa Funnell on the British team for Blenheim. Showing composure beyond her years, Zara Phillips rode into history by taking two gold medals on her senior debut, exceeding the achievement of her mother, who won the individual title at the European Championships in 1971. 2006 brought the prospect of the World Equestrian Games in Aachen, Germany – Zara’s first four star Championship. Some disappointing show jumping performances in the spring left her confidence dented but a talk with her mentor and fellow competitor Pippa Funnell brought a welcome boost. A good start in the dressage left Zara and Toytown in fifth position and the British team in bronze. The cross-country test was a true Championship track and caused problems for many; but the combination showed what a special partnership they have with a clear inside the time to promote them to top spot and the team to silver. The final show jumping phase produced a heart stopping moment when Zara did not hear the bell to start; but she kept her composure to lower just a single rail and incur a single time penalty. The gold was hers and silver for the British team. In 2007 Zara entered the Burghley Horse Trials on Ardfield Magic Star. Zara was educated at Port Regis School in Dorset and Gordonstoun in Scotland and spent time in Australia and New Zealand after A levels. Princess Anne, European Champion in 1971, represented Britain at the Montreal Olympics in 1976, while Captain Mark Phillips, as well as winning Badminton Horse Trials four times, also won an Olympic team gold medal in Munich in 1972 and team silver in Seoul in 1988. Zara Phillips Major Results and Achievements … 2010 : 2nd Ligniere CIC** riding Lord Lauries 1st Highclere Intermediate riding Silver Lining V 2nd Aston-le-Walls Intermediate riding Silver Lining V 3rd Moreton Morrell BE100 riding Petition 3rd Tweseldown Intermediate riding Silver Lining V 2007 : 24th Burghley CCI**** 2007 (Ardfield Magic Star) 2006 : Awarded an MBE in New Year’s Honours List 2006 BBC Sports Personality of the Year 2006 Completed Pau CIC** (Tsunami II) Completed Boekelo CCI*** (Red Barron) 5th Gatcombe CIC** (Red Barron) Individual Gold and Team Silver World Equestrian Games, Aachen 2006 (Toytown) 10th
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BBC NEWS | Technology | How the CD was developed How the CD was developed The CD is unveiled to the world in March 1979 The first compact disc was produced exactly 25 years ago in a factory in Germany after years of development by Philips and Sony. We take a look at the humble disc's history and how it shaped the music landscape. The compact disc project was launched following Philips' failure with its video disc technology in 1978. The video disc was one of the first commercial products to take advantage of laser technology that could read information from a disc without any physical contact. Research into the video disc began as far back as 1969, and itself was inspired by Italian Antonio Rubbiani, who had demonstrated a rudimentary video disc system 12 years earlier. In 1970 Philips began work on what was called the ALP (audio long play) - an audio disc system to rival vinyl records, but using laser technology. Lou Ottens, technical director of the audio division at Philips, was the first to suggest that the ALP be made smaller than the dominant vinyl format and should aim for one hour of music. Sony and Philips announce their joint taskforce The project initially flirted with the idea of quadraphonic sound but a disc with one hour of music had to be 20cm in diameter and so the plan was abandoned. In 1977 Philips began to take the development of a new audio format much more seriously. A new name for the product was discussed and names considered included Mini Rack, MiniDisc, and Compact Rack. The team settled on Compact Disc because it was felt it would remind people of the success of the Compact Cassette. In March 1979 Philips conducted a press conference to show off the audio quality of its CD system in production and also to impress upon rivals how well it was progressing. Philips first CD player cost more than �1,000 in today's money A week later Philips travelled to Japan after the Japanese Ministry of Industry and Technology (MITI) had decided to convene a conference to discuss how the industry could create a standard for the audio disc. The company left Japan having agreed a deal with Sony. Philips' plan for a CD with a 11.5cm diameter had to be changed when Sony insisted that a disc must hold all of Beethoven's 9th Symphony. The longest recording of the symphony in record label Polygram's archive was 74 minutes and so the CD size was increased to 12cm diameter to accommodate the extra data. In 1980 Philips and Sony produced their Red Book, which laid down all the standards for compact discs. From that time on the companies worked separately on their own CD equipment but in the early days agreed to share components. In April 1982 Philips showed off a production CD player for the first time. "From now on, the conventional record player is obsolete," said Lou Ottens. The first commercial CDs pressed were The Visitors by Abba and a recording of Herbert von Karajan conducting the Alpine Symphony by Richard Strauss. US record labels were initially very sceptical about the CD. A year after launch there were 1,000 different titles available. In 1985 Dire Straits' Brothers In Arms became the first CD to sell more than one million copies. It is still the world's most successful CD album. In 2000 global sales of CD albums peaked at 2.455 billion. In 2006 that figure was down to 1.755 billion.
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50 Interesting Facts | IAS 50 Interesting Facts Hypermetropic people are what : Long Sighted Which leader lives in the Potola : Dalai Lama What wood was the cross supposed to be made of : Mistletoe Joseph Levitch became famous as who : Jerry Lewis If you planted a bandarilla what are you doing : Bullfighting What was the first Pink Floyd album : Piper at the gates of dawn In which city was the first public opera house opened : Venice In what Elvis film did he play a double role : Kissing Cousins The Aphrodite of Melos has a more famous name what : Venus de Milo Which country invented the concentration camp Britain : Boer war John Huston scored a hit with his first film what? : Maltese falcon Stan laurel, Mickey Rooney, Lana Turner what in common : 8 marriages What real person has been played most often in films : Napoleon Bonaparte Scotopic people can do what : See in the dark What is the most critical thing keeping bananas fresh transport Temperature not below : 13 C 55F What is the name of the Paris stock exchange : Bourse Whose music featured in The Clockwork Orange : Beethoven What was the Troggs most famous hit : Wild Thing In Japan what colour car is reserved for the royal family only : Maroon What city has Kogoshima as its airport : Tokyo What was gangsters George Nelsons nickname : Baby Face Whose first wife was actress Jayne Wyman : Ronald Regan In MASH what is Radars favourite drink : Grape Knee High What do you give on the third wedding anniversary : Leather What is a baby whale called : Calf In which film did the Rolls Royce have the number plate AU1 : Goldfinger Vladamere Ashkenazy plays what musical instrument : Piano With which organ does a snake hear : Tongue On what is the Mona Lisa painted : Wood What is the second most common international crime : Art theft Count de Grisly was the first to perform what trick in 1799 : Saw woman in half Who wrote Les Miserable : Victor Hugo Which bird turns it head upside down to eat : Flamingo The colossus of Rhodes was a statue of who : Apollo Who rode a horse called Bucephalus : Alexander the Great To which London club did Mycroft Holmes belong : Diogones What did William Addis invent in prison : Toothbrush What is the only duty of police Gracthenvissers in Amsterdam : Motorists in canals Kleenex tissues were originally intended as what in 1915 WW1 : Gas mask filters Who invented popcorn : American Indians What is the colour of mourning in : Turkey Violet For what is spirits of salt another name : Hydrochloric acid Which game is played on an oval with 18 player per team : Australian football In the Winnie the Pooh stories what is Kanga’s baby called : Roo Which actor is common to Magnificent 7 and Dirty Dozen : Charles Bronson Who saved Andromeda from the sea monster : Perseus What flower is the symbol of secrecy : Rose What item were originally called : Hanways Umbrellas What is Brussels best known statue : The Mannequin Pis In which language does God Jul mean happy : Xmas Swedish SHARE
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The former ground of which football club is depicted in L. S. Lowry's 'Going to the Match'?
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Chapter 8: Going to the Match The Transformation of the Match- day Routine at Manchester City FC1 Tim Edensor and Steve Millington In December 1999 the English Professional Footballer’s Association (PFA) lavished £1.9 million on L.S. Lowry’s (1953) oil painting ‘Going to the Match’, depicting football fans converging on Bolton Wanderers’ Burnden Park stadium (Figure 8.1). PFA Chief Executive Gordon Taylor opined how the painting represented ‘the heart and soul of the game and the anticipation of fans on their way to a match’ (BBC News 1999). This iconic image provides an alluring, if romantic glimpse back to a football world untainted by the excesses of the contemporary game, a world where traditional values of community and loyalty are upheld, where routines built up over generations would cumulate on the terraces at 3 p.m. each Saturday. Importantly, as Kelsall reminds us: The identities of these clubs and their grounds was part of, and often a focus for, a stubborn pride, that people had for their community. The roar of the crowds assembled inside these grounds would be a collective assertion of this identity, community and mutual affinity. (Kelsall 2000: 88) ‘going to the match’ focused upon surrounding sites and spaces, the pubs, shops, take- aways, bookmakers, food- stands, alleyways and streets (Kelsall 2000). The match- day routines established in such landscapes over decades con- jures a particular sensory landscape of affordances, spatial practices, perform- ances and power, through which football supporters, street vendors, the police, city authorities and others, produced rhythms of fluctuating intensity and meaning. In the twenty- first century, following industrial restructuring and suburban flight, fewer English supporters now reside in such localities and typically drive into the city to watch their team (Crabbe et al. 2006), and the scene depicted by Lowry is disappearing. Yet myths of ‘going to the match’ continue to resonate in extended fan culture, particularly in fanzines or on radio phone- in debates about how match day routines have been disrupted and dislocated through stadium relocation and redesign. Despite this, the exploration of the complex and dynamic relationship between fans and their team rarely extends to uncover how football is embed- ded in everyday life. Stone, for example, calls for greater attention to the ‘every- day and the structuring of football in many people’s lives: the regularity of the match, the topophilic affinity of supporters for their team’s ‘home’ ground and the habitual behaviours that make up football culture’ (2007: 175). And while numerous studies explore fan culture within stadia, few focus on the everyday spaces and routines of match- day experience with an overwhelming concentra- tion on the most passionate or dedicated fans, football hooligans, or groups who resist the embourgeoisment of football (Duke 2002). Figure 8.1 L.S. Lowry: Going to the Match, oil painting, 1953. In this chapter we suggest that the relationships forged between individuals and localities through the rituals and performances that comprise ‘going to the match’, encompassing the everyday spaces that both surround football stadia and comprise journeys to and from them is a neglected aspect of fan culture. As the experience of travelling to and from stadia is being transformed through the contemporary restructuring of football, this is of particular significance. The City of Manchester Stadium (COMS) and Manchester City F.C. provide an excellent case study through which to examine how stadium relocation and the loss of a localised place- based identity has impacted on fan culture. In 2003 the club took up residency at the spectacular, iconic COMS, constructed as the centrepiece of an urban regeneration scheme, Sport City, in a former industrial area in East Manchester. This development serves efforts to re- image Manchester at a national and global scale. Previously, City had played at Maine Road in South Manchester since 1923, and the club an
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Stockport County F.C | The Freindly Football Club The Freindly Football Club Links The Basics Stockport County Football Club are an English football club based in Stockport, England. They play in League Two, the fourth tier of the English football pyramid. Their home stadium is Edgeley Park, and are nicknamed The Hatters, although are usually referred to by supporters simply as County. Formed in 1883 as Heaton Norris Rovers F.C., shortly after they merged with a similarly named club, Heaton Norris F.C., and on 24 May 1890 changed their name to Stockport County F.C. to reflect Stockport becoming a County Borough. They joined the Football League in 1900, and have competed in it continuously since 1905. Having spent most of their history in the lower reaches of the Football League, the 1990s were notably successful, competing in the Football League First Division (2nd Tier) for five seasons. Instability on & off the pitch led to Stockport quickly tumbling back down the leagues, narrowly avoiding a drop into the Football Conference (5th Tier) in 2006. The History Stockport County were formed in 1883 as Heaton Norris Rovers by members of the Wycliffe Congressional Church, and played their first recorded game in October the next year. The club adopted 'The Hatters' as their nickname, owing to Stockport's history as the centre of the Victorian hat-making industry, a nickname that is shared with Luton Town. Stockport played in the Lancashire League until 1900. They then gained admission to the Football League Second Division. Unfortunately, the club finished in the bottom three for their first four seasons and at the end of 1903-04 they failed to gain re-election. They spent one year in the Lancashire Combination, won the league, and were re-admitted to the Football League. County were fortunate that, despite an awful 1921-22 campaign that saw them end the season bottom of the Second Division, which would normally have seen them face re-election, they were placed in the brand new Third Division North. The Hatters won the league at the first time of asking in 1921-22, but struggled and soon returned to the bottom division where, barring a couple of seasons, the club would stay for more than 40 years. The 1933-34 season saw goals galore, 115 in total, including a 13-0 win over Halifax Town, which still stands as a Football League record. In 1936-37 County won the Third Division North, but failed to gain a foothold in the Second Division, finished 22nd out of 22 and were relegated. The 1950s brought little league success, but were notable for some fine goalscoring by Jack Connor, whose 140 goals are still a club record, including 13 hat-tricks, two instances of 4 goals in a match, and two of five goals in a match. When the regional Third Divisions were to be combined into national Third and Fourth Divisions after the 1957-58 campaign, Stockport managed to finish in the top half of the Third Division North and so were placed in the following season's national Third Division. Just one season was spent at this level, Stockport were demoted and didn't return until winning the Fourth Division in 1966-67. After being relegated in 1969-70, the 1970s and 80's consisted of little other than mediocrity or struggling against re-election. The introduction of automatic promotion & relegation between the Football League & the Conference was not a good sign for Stockport and, in 1986-87 they had just 6 points from 13 games and faced a real prospect of non-League football, exemplified by crashing out of the FA Cup to Caernarfon Town. Colin Murphy was brought in for his second spell as manager, County gained 45 points from their final 31 games and survived, although Murphy left shortly after the end of the season. Danny Bergara was appointed as manager in March 1989, quickly transforming the team and automatic promotion was gained in 1990-91. The next three seasons saw County make the play-offs, but failed to result in another promotion. In March 1995 Bergara was sacked after an altercation with then chairman Brendan Elwood, and Dave Jones was appo
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What is the name for the individual leaves of the calyx or outer whorl of a flower?
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Flower | Article about flower by The Free Dictionary Flower | Article about flower by The Free Dictionary http://encyclopedia2.thefreedictionary.com/flower Also found in: Dictionary , Thesaurus , Medical , Legal , Idioms , Wikipedia . flower, name for the specialized part of a plant containing the reproductive organs, applied to angiosperms only. A flower may be thought of as a modified, short, compact branch bearing lateral appendages. Like twigs, flowers develop from buds, and the basic floral parts (sepal, petal, stamen, and carpel) are in actual fact greatly modified leaves. A typical flower is a concentric arrangement of these parts attached at their base to the receptacle, the tip of the stem. Outermost is a whorl of leaflike green sepals (the calyx) encircling a whorl of usually showy, colored petals (the corolla). Within the corolla the stamens, bearing anther sacs full of pollen pollen, minute grains, usually yellow in color but occasionally white, brown, red, or purple, borne in the anther sac at the tip of the slender filament of the stamen of a flowering plant or in the male cone of a conifer. ..... Click the link for more information. , surround the central carpels (ovary). Inside the ovary at the base of the pistil are the ovules, containing the female sex cells; after fertilization of the egg, the ovule becomes the seed seed, fertilized and ripened ovule, consisting of the plant embryo, varying amounts of stored food material, and a protective outer seed coat. Seeds are frequently confused with the fruit enclosing them in flowering plants, especially in grains and nuts. ..... Click the link for more information. and the ovary becomes the fruit fruit, matured ovary of the pistil of a flower, containing the seed. After the egg nucleus, or ovum, has been fertilized (see fertilization) and the embryo plantlet begins to form, the surrounding ovule (see pistil) develops into a seed and the ovary wall (pericarp) around the ..... Click the link for more information. . The ovary and stamens are termed essential flower parts, the petals and sepals accessory parts. The number and arrangement of the floral organs vary considerably among the many families and orders of plants and are used in the classification of plants; they also indicate the degree of evolution of the plant. In general, the higher a plant is on the evolutionary scale, the greater is the flower's complexity. The basic number of parts differs from class to class and from family to family; in monocotyledonous plants the parts generally occur in groups of three or in multiples of three, and in dicotyledons more often in groups of two, four, and five. Flowers may be staminate (lack carpels), carpellate, or both; staminate and carpellate flowers may appear on the same plant, on separate plants, or in the same inflorescence. One type of inflorescence, characteristic of the parsley family, is the umbel, in which the tiny florets are borne on separate stalks radiating out from the stem tip. Sometimes the parts serve unusual purposes: the true flowers of the dogwood and the poinsettia are inconspicuous, and the showy "petals" are really modified leaves called bracts. In the jack-in-the-pulpit the florets are clustered on a spike canopied by a large bract, the spathe; the hood of the lady's-slipper, on the other hand, is a modified sterile stamen. Grass inflorescences are tiny spikelets sheathed by protective scales called glumes (the chaff or grain). Flowers have been cultivated and bred for their beauty and their perfume from earliest times and have accumulated a vast and intricate treasury of symbolic associations derived from legend and folklore. Individual flowers have been celebrated in heraldry ( rose rose, common name for some members of the Rosaceae, a large family of herbs, shrubs, and trees distributed over most of the earth, and for plants of the genus Rosa, the true roses. ..... Click the link for more information. ), in religion (lotus), and in politics ( violet violet, common name for some members of the Violaceae, a family of chiefly perennial
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Macclesfield Pub Quiz League: October 2015 Macclesfield Pub Quiz League 1st round of the cup 27th October Questions compiled by the Plough Horntails and the Robin Hood. 1. What is the capital of the US State of Kansas? A. Topeka 2. What is the capital of the US State of Connecticut? A. Hartford 3. Which Shipping Area lies between Wight and Plymouth A. Portland? 4. Which Shipping Area lies between South East Iceland and Fair Isle A. Faeroes? 5. Name the castle in Kent which was the home of the Boleyn family when their daughter Anne married Henry VIII. A. Hever Castle 6. Monticello in the US state of Virginia was the home of which of their Presidents? A. Thomas Jefferson 7. Which actress played Elizabeth Bennet to Colin Firth’s Mr Darcy in the TV production of Pride & Prejudice? A. Jennifer Ehle 8. Which actor played Inspector George Gently? A. Martin Shaw 9. Neville Norway was the real name of which 20th C novelist? A. Nevil Shute 10. David Ivor Davies was the real name of which 20th C composer and entertainer? A. Ivor Novello 11. In which city was the composer Frederick Delius born in 1862? A.Bradford 12. What was the title of the first novel in Terry Prachett's Discworld series? A.The colour of magic 13. What military rank was held by James Bond? A.Commander, Royal Navy. 14. Who was the artistic director for the London 2012 Olympic Opening ceremony? A.Danny Boyle. 15. What is the capital of Namibia? A.Windhoek 16. Who founded the Bauhaus school of architecture and design in Germany in 1919? A.Walter Gropius. 17. Which British playwright wrote "Rosencrantz and Guildenstern are Dead"? A.Tom Stoppard 18. Who in 1932 became the first female to fly non-stop across the Atlantic single-handed? A.Amelia Earhart 19. Which was the first country to host a FIFA World Cup tournament for a second time? A.Mexico (1970 & 1986). 20. Which author wrote the novels "Blott on the Landscape" and "Porterhouse Blue"? A Tom Sharpe. 21. In which castle was Mary Queen of Scots imprisoned and later executed? A Fotheringay. 22. Which obstacle to navigation does the Welland Canal bypass? A Niagara Falls 23. Mountain, Grevys and Plains are the three subspecies of which animal? A Zebra. 24. In Shakespeare’s plays who are Valentine and Proteus? A The Two Gentlemen of Verona. 25. On which river does the city of Hereford stand? A Wye 26. In The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy, what was the name of the computer that gave 42 as the answer to the ultimate question of life, the universe, and everything? A Deep Thought 27. Whose official country residence is Dorneywood, Buckinghamshire? A Chancellor of the Exchequer. 28. What is the name for a line on a map connecting points of equal underwater depth? A Isobath 29. From which plant are vanilla pods obtained? A.Orchid, specifically the Vanilla Orchid. 30. Who wrote the book “The Interpretation of Dreams”? A.Sigmund Freud. 31. Near which city are the villages of Bevendean, Saltdean and Roedean? A.Brighton & Hove (accept Brighton) 32. In which county are the villages of Melmerby, Langwathby and Glassonby ? A.Cumbria 33. Where is Narita airport? A.Tokyo 34. Which city is served by airports called Tegel and Schoenefeld? A.Berlin 35. What was the name given to the 8-engine aircraft designed & owned by Howard Hughes in the 1940’s? A.The Spruce Goose 36. Who referred to the English as a ‘Nation of Shopkeepers’? A.Napoleon Bonaparte 37. Which state in the USA has the words ‘THE FIRST STATE’ on its car number plates? A.Delaware …. It was the first state to recognise the US constitution 38. Which state in the USA has the words ‘FIRST IN FLIGHT STATE’ on its car number plates? A.North Carolina ... it was where the Wright Brothers were working. 39. Playing (Played) in the 2015 Rugby Union world cup, which team has the nickname of ‘The Cherry Blossoms’? A.Japan 40. Also playing in the 2015 Rugby Union world cup, what is the nickname of Canada? A.`The Canucks` 41. What is the name given to the top vertebra of the spinal column? A.Atlas. ( also accept C1 vertebra or top Cervical) 42. Which car company used the words ‘Hand
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Aluminum Hydroxide and Magnesium Hydroxide: MedlinePlus Drug Information Aluminum Hydroxide and Magnesium Hydroxide URL of this page: https://medlineplus.gov/druginfo/meds/a601013.html Aluminum Hydroxide and Magnesium Hydroxide pronounced as (a loo' mi num) (hye drox' ide) (mag nee' zhum) (hye drox' ide) Brand names of combination products Why is this medication prescribed? Aluminum Hydroxide, Magnesium Hydroxide are antacids used together to relieve heartburn, acid indigestion, and upset stomach. They may be used to treat these symptoms in patients with peptic ulcer, gastritis, esophagitis, hiatal hernia, or too much acid in the stomach (gastric hyperacidity). They combine with stomach acid and neutralize it. Aluminum Hydroxide, Magnesium Hydroxide are available without a prescription. This medication is sometimes prescribed for other uses; ask your doctor or pharmacist for more information. How should this medicine be used? This medication comes as a chewable tablet and liquid to take by mouth. Chew tablets thoroughly; do not swallow them whole. Drink a full glass of water after taking the tablets. Shake the oral liquid well before each use to mix the medicine evenly. The liquid may be mixed with water or milk. Follow the directions on the package label or on your prescription label carefully, and ask your doctor or pharmacist to explain any part you do not understand. Take Aluminum Hydroxide, Magnesium Hydroxide antacids exactly as directed. Do not take more or less of it or take it more often than prescribed by your doctor. Do not take antacids for more than 1 to 2 weeks unless prescribed by your doctor. What special precautions should I follow? Before taking Aluminum Hydroxide, Magnesium Hydroxide antacids, tell your doctor and pharmacist if you are allergic to Aluminum Hydroxide, Magnesium Hydroxide antacids or any other drugs. tell your doctor and pharmacist what prescription and nonprescription medications you are taking, especially aspirin, cinoxacin (Cinobac), ciprofloxacin (Cipro), digoxin (Lanoxin), diazepam (Valium), enoxacin (Penetrex), ferrous sulfate (iron), fluconazole (Diflucan), indomethacin, isoniazid (INH), itraconazole (Sporanox), ketoconazole (Nizoral), levofloxacin (Levaquin), lomefloxacin (Maxaquin), nalidixic acid (NegGram), norfloxacin (Noroxin), ofloxacin (Floxin), sparfloxacin (Zagam), tetracycline (Achromycin, Sumycin), and vitamins. If your doctor tells you to take antacids while taking these medications, do not take them within 2 hours of taking an antacid. tell your doctor if you have or have ever had kidney disease. tell your doctor if you are pregnant, plan to become pregnant, or are breast-feeding. If you become pregnant while taking Aluminum Hydroxide, Magnesium Hydroxide antacids, call your doctor. What special dietary instructions should I follow? If you are taking this medication for an ulcer, follow the diet prescribed by your doctor carefully. What should I do if I forget a dose? If you are taking scheduled doses of Aluminum Hydroxide, Magnesium Hydroxide, take the missed dose as soon as you remember it. However, if it is almost time for the next dose, skip the missed dose and continue your regular dosing schedule. Do not take a double dose to make up for a missed one. What side effects can this medication cause? Side effects from Aluminum Hydroxide, Magnesium Hydroxide are not common. To avoid the chalky taste, take with water or milk. Tell your doctor if any of these symptoms are severe or do not go away: diarrhea
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Going With The Mo, Decorated Sprint Great Maurice Greene Does It His Way by Dave Hunter - RunBlogRun RunBlogRun By RBR Admin on September 4, 2013 11:11 AM | 0 Comments I have to admit, Mo Greene has always been one of my favorite athletes. In his day, Mo Greene was showman, great sprinter and hugely talented and focused athlete. Now, Mo Greene is media mogul, track coach and Olympic champion. Dave Hunter interviewed Mo Greene for RunBlogRun, for which we have this superb read for today, September 4, 2013. Please enjoy! Mo Greene, photo courtesy of PhotoRun/IAAF Communications Going With The Mo Decorated Sprint Great Maurice Greene Does It His Way September 1, 2013 Usain Bolt isn't the only sprinter who has dominated his era. Remember Maurice Greene? As the 20th century was winding down and the 21st century was dawning, there was no sprinter on the planet who was more feared, more successful, or more decorated than Big Mo. During a career which spanned a decade, Greene collected a substantial amount of championship hardware: 4 Olympic medals, including 2 golds [100m and 4x100] from Sydney '00; and 5 golds in world championship competition, including Bolt Slam golds [100m, 200m, and 4x100] in Seville '99. The former world record holder at 100m [9.79], Greene still holds the indoor WR's for 50m [5.56] and 60m [6.39]. No doubt about it. When the chips were on the table, it was a safe bet that Maurice Greene would come up big. Some years ago - and as is the case with all track & field performers - Maurice Greene had to face and deal with the approaching twilight of his career as an elite, world-class athlete. For many, this can be a time of quiet trauma. But - from all appearances - it would appear that Maurice Greene is facing and handling this inevitable life change with the poise and light-hearted good nature that marked his illustrious sprinting career, thank you very much. In the afterglow of the 14th IAAF World Outdoor Track & Field championships, Maurice Greene was happy to spend some time offering insight on his current activities and his future plans. "I've been working with Eurosport for the last two years - doing commentating and things like that," explains the sprint legend as he outlines his recent activities. "The producers came to me and we kinda developed this show together." The emerging show - Greene Light - has been crafted to provide more in-depth insights into elite athletes and their real lives - athletes such as like Allyson Felix and Blanka Vlasic - than could be garnered from programs focused exclusively upon athletic performance. "I told them earlier that I would rather make the people really get your motor up, rather than just reporting the same thing over and over. So it started that I would go around the country - wherever the athlete is - and visit them. They would show me around and tell me the things they do off the track. And then we get into a little bit of the track stuff." And with a smile he adds, "Here at the world championships, I'm just talking with athletes going over what happened during the day." Could a program like Greene Light work in the United States to provide much-needed increased television exposure to track & field? "I don't know," Greene confesses. "But we need to figure out a way." As a world class athlete, Maurice Greene was never shy about voicing his opinion on a whole array of topics. And as he has made the transition from elite sprinter to one of the elder statesmen of the sport, none of that has changed. When asked how he responds to Ato Boldon's theory that a better understanding of race technique - not superior athleticism - is the primary reason for faster sprinting times, the former 100m WR holder doesn't hesitate. "I agree with him [Boldon]. I would say our generation really started it. I come from the school of race pattern technique - it's what makes you run fast. There are two types of runners: anybody can run; but not everybody can race." Greene explains how he and revered sprint coach John Smith were able to develop a winning
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Chemistry A Flashcards What happens to an atom of nitrogen when it forms an ion? Definition It becomes a nitride anion with a 3- charge. Term The charges for polyatomic ions can be found by looking at the Periodic Table. Definition False. Term A good clue when trying to recognize polyatomic ions is that they often end in -ite or -ate. Definition True. Term What is the total number of atoms in the formula unit for the compound composed of potassium and sulfur? Definition
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Sodium»the essentials [WebElements Periodic Table] CAS Registry ID : 7440-23-5 The picture above shows the colour arising from adding common salt (NaCl) to a burning mixture of potassium chlorate and sucrose. The chemistry of sodium is dominated by electron loss to form Na+. Cartoon by Nick D Kim ( [Science and Ink] , used by permission). Sodium: historical information Sodium was discovered by Sir Humphrey Davy in 1807 at England. Origin of name : from the English word "soda" (the origin of the symbol Na comes from the Latin word "natrium"). Until the 18th century no distinction was made between potassium and sodium. This was because early chemists did not recognise that "vegetable alkali" (K2CO3, potassium carbonate, coming from deposits in the earth) and "mineral alkali" (Na2CO3, sodium carbonate, derived from wood ashes) are distinct from each other. Eventually a distinction was made. Sodium was first isolated in 1807 by Sir Humphry Davy, who made it by the electrolysis of very dry molten sodium hydroxide, NaOH. Sodium collected at the cathode. Davy isolated potassium by a similar procedure, also in 1807. Shortly after, Thenard and Gay-Lussac isolated sodium by reducing sodium hydroxide with iron metal at high temperatures. Sodium is one of the elements which has an alchemical symbol, shown below (alchemy is an ancient pursuit concerned with, for instance, the transformation of other metals into gold). alt="alchemical symbol of sodium"> Sometime prior to the autumn of 1803, the Englishman John Dalton was able to explain the results of some of his studies by assuming that matter is composed of atoms and that all samples of any given compound consist of the same combination of these atoms. Dalton also noted that in series of compounds, the ratios of the masses of the second element that combine with a given weight of the first element can be reduced to small whole numbers (the law of multiple proportions). This was further evidence for atoms. Dalton's theory of atoms was published by Thomas Thomson in the 3rd edition of his System of Chemistry in 1807 and in a paper about strontium oxalates published in the Philosophical Transactions. Dalton published these ideas himself in the following year in the New System of Chemical Philosophy. The symbol used by Dalton for sodium is shown below. [See History of Chemistry, Sir Edward Thorpe, volume 1, Watts & Co, London, 1914.] Sodium around us Read more » Sodium is a vital element. The human diet must contain a sensible amount of sodium. The sodium cation is the main extracellular (outside cells) cation in animals and is important for nerve function in animals. The importance of sodium as salt in the diet was recognized well before sodium itself was understood to be an element. This recognition formed the basis of trading of salt deposits lining the Dead Sea in biblical times by the Romans. Prolonged sweating results in sodium ion loss in sweat and it is most important that the sodium ion is replaced through proper diet. Sodium is never found as the free element ("native") in nature as it is so reactive. Sodium is the sixth most abundant element in the earth's crust at about 2.6 - 3.0%. The most common mineral is rock salt (sodium chloride, NaCl, or halite), but it occurs in many other minerals including sodium borate (borax), sodium carbonate (soda), sodium nitrate (Chile saltpetre). and sodium sulphate (thenardite). In those species, however, it is the anions that are the reason for mining. Sodium is present in some abundance in the sun and other stars andclearly identifiable by the sodium D lines which are very prominent in the solar spectrum and those of other stars. Abundances for sodium in a number of different environments. More abundance data » Location Second ionisation energy : 4562 kJ mol‑1 Isolation Isolation : sodium would not normally be made in the laboratory as it is so readily available commercially. All syntheses require an electrolytic step as it is so difficult to add an electron to the poorly electronegative sodium ion Na+. Sodium is present as salt (sodiu
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ClassicTV - Thunderbirds - Characters Thunderbirds Shane Rimmer Profile: Pilot Thunderbird 1. Quick-thinking and determined, Scott is always the first to arrive at the danger zone to decide which craft is required for a rescue mission. Name: David Holliday Profile: Pilot Thunderbird 2. The most serious of the Tracy brothers, mature and level-headed with an artistic side. Name: Matt Zimmerman Profile: Pilot Thunderbird 3. Alan is the practical joker of the family with a caring and deeply romantic side. He is romantically linked with Tin-Tin. Name: David Graham Profile: Pilot Thunderbird 4. Rock-steady nerves and determination have gained him respect as a member of International Rescue. He is also good-natured and high-spirited. Name: Ray Barrett Profile: Space Monitor Thunderbird 5. The quietest and most intellectual of the Tracy brothers, John is the first point of communication to co-ordinate for International Rescue. Name: Peter Dyneley Profile: Head of International Rescue. Entrepreneurial, intelligent and kind with a sense of humour, Jeff bravely steers his team through the toughest of assignments. Name: David Graham Profile: Scientist. A perfectionist devoted to his work. Brains's idea of relaxation is studying advanced mathematical theories. Name: David Graham Profile: Household Management. Despite being half-brother to the evil Hood, Kyrano is now a loyal and dedicated employee of Jeff Tracy. Name: Christine Finn Profile: Scientific Assistant. Her name comes from the Malaysian word, 'sweet'. Kyrano is a modern girl who likes pop music and designing her own clothes. She has a playful relationship with Alan. Name: Sylvia Anderson Profile: Secret Agent. Stylish, elegant and poised, Penelope is a true English Lady. Combined with her love of danger, action and intrigue, she is a cool-headed top secret agent. Name: David Graham Profile: Assists Lady Penelope in her dangerous assignments, including driving the custom-built Pink Rolls Royce, FAB 1. A reformed criminal, Parker is now a loyal and indispensable assistant to Lady Penelope. Name: Jeff Tracy's mother who lives on Tracy Island with Jeff and his sons. Name: Ray Barrett Profile: Ruthless and calculating, the Hood will let nothing and no one get in the way of his evil plan. All multimedia items are low quality and for information purposes only. All multimedia items remain copyright to original programme makers.
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Baldwin Brothers Biography Alec, Daniel, Billy and Stephen Alec Baldwin Alexander Rae Baldwin III (born April 3, 1958, in Massapequa, New York, Long_Island, New York) is an American actor who is the oldest and best known of the "Baldwin brothers", with brothers Daniel, Stephen and William. He is of three quarters Irish and one quarter French descent. Baldwin has appeared in movies such as The Cooler, The Hunt for Red October, Beetlejuice, Ghosts of Mississippi, Talk Radio, Final Fantasy: The Spirits Within (voice), The Cat in the Hat, Pearl Harbor, Thomas and the Magic Railroad, Along Came Polly, The SpongeBob SquarePants Movie, and The Aviator. He has also made notable appearances on television. In particular, Baldwin is one of the most frequent hosts of Saturday Night Live, leading the show twelve times and also making cameo appearances regularly. He played William Barrett Travis in a movie about the Alamo called Thirteen Days of Glory. In 1998, he began narrating the American version of the children's series Thomas the Tank Engine and Friends. He left the series in 2003. When Baldwin was young, he had a job as a busboy at famous New York City disco Studio 54. He claims he had to quit the job because seeing all of the sex going on around him "was making me too horny." He was married to actress Kim Basinger from 1993 to 2002. They were the subject of much media attention for the bitter divorce and custody fight for their daughter and accusations that Baldwin was an abusive husband, which many believed hurt his career in addition to allegations of him having anger managemeant problems. Baldwin, a liberal Democrat, has always had an active interest in politics and is frequently rumored to be a candidate for public office. He recently revealed in a British magazine interview that he plans to leave acting in a few years to pursue a career in politics. Daniel Baldwin Daniel Baldwin is an American actor who is a member of the famous Baldwin family. His brothers, Alec, Stephen and William are also actors. William Baldwin William Baldwin (born February 21, 1963) is an American actor. He is best known for his early starring roles in such films as Backdraft and Flatliners. He also starred alongside Cindy Crawford in the 1995 film, Fair Game. He has continued to act in films and on television, but has not taken many lead roles. His brothers Daniel, Stephen and Alec are also notable actors - see Baldwin brothers. He is married to singer Chynna Phillips. Stephen Baldwin Stephen Baldwin (born May 12, 1966) is an American actor. He is one of the "Baldwin brothers," with brothers Daniel, William and the most famous Alec. In 2001 and 2002 he was a frequent caller into "The Ron and Fez Show" before they moved from New York City to Washington D.C. He is a born-again Christian in contrast to his leftist brother Alec. He currently resides in the village of Nyack, New York. He directed and produced Livin' It!, a film that focuses on Christian athletes involved in extreme sports and evangelism. Stephen Baldwin became a born-again Christian shortly after the 9/11 attacks. He frequently talks about his conversion experience, which involves his Portuguese housekeeper. He also currently hosts the television show, Scare Tactics. From Wikipedia, http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Baldwin_brothers
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Ponte dei Sospiri (Venice, Italy): Top Tips Before You Go - TripAdvisor Neighborhood Profile San Marco The most famous sestiere (district) in Venice has one of the world's most famous squares, St. Mark's (Piazza San Marco). Anchored on one end by the basilica, clustered around it are restaurants, museums, shops, orchestras playing in the square, pigeons, the grand pink Doge’s Palace (Palazzo Ducale), the soaring campanile bell tower, an astrological clock tower, plus gorgeous cafes and restaurants like Florian and Quadri. Piazza San Marco is beloved by Venetians themselves. They book a table anytime, which offers a buffer from the fray. This grand outdoor drawing room attracts Venetians for a stroll too, especially late in the afternoon when the hoards of daytrippers thin out. It's simply a grand place to meet.
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Macclesfield Pub Quiz League: 2nd February - The Questions Macclesfield Pub Quiz League SET BY THE ROBIN HOOD 1. Arts and Entertainments 8. Sport (Pics) Apologies for the smaller than traditional pictures…we live in austere times. sorry I'm having some problems with the pictures - I'll come back to it but have posted in the meantime - Nick Arts and Ents – Waxing Lyrical. Identify either the song/novel/poem OR the singer/band/author as appropriate. Q1 With reference to our stay in the A-League…. 2002 Song, taken from album “A rush of blood to the head” – Nobody said it was easy No one ever said it would be this hard Oh take me back to the start Coldplay or “The Scientist” 1993 Song taken from album “Pablo Honey” I’m a _BLANK_, I'm a weirdo, What the hell am I doing here? I don't belong here. I only knew what hunted thought quickened his step, and why He looked upon the garish day with such a wistful eye; The man had killed the thing he loved and so he had to die. Oscar Wilde or “The Ballad of Reading Gaol” Q4 My heart aches, and a drowsy numbness pains My sense, as though of hemlock I had drunk, Or emptied some dull opiate to the drains One minute past, and Lethe-wards had sunkMy heart aches, and a drowsy numbness pains My sense, as though of hemlock I had drunk, Or emptied some dull opiate to the drains One minute past, and Lethe-wards had sunk Ode to a Nightingale – John Keats Q5 1987 Song taken from the album “Actually” At school they taught me how to be so pure in thought and word and deed They didn't quite succeed Pet Shop Boys or “It’s a Sin” Q6 1967 Song from an eponymous album The room was humming harder As the ceiling flew away When we called out for another drink The waiter brought a tray Procol Harum or “A Whiter Shade of Pale” Q7 "All happy families are alike; each unhappy family is unhappy in its own way." Leo Tolstoy or “Anna Karenina” Q8 1963 Novel "It was a queer, sultry summer, the summer they electrocuted the Rosenbergs, and I didn't know what I was doing in New York." Sylvia Plath, or “The Bell Jar” S1 Supp 1 1989 Novel "To be born again," sang Gibreel Farishta tumbling from the heavens, "first you have to die." Salman Rushdie or “The Satanic Verses” S2 Song – Original Artist from 1975 or title Required She tied you to a kitchen chair She broke your throne, and she cut your hair Hallelujah or “Leonard Cohen” Geography – Picture Round. Identify the country from the image provided. Q1 S1 / VI 1 SUPP/VISUALLY IMPAIRED 1. Kinshasa is one of the 20 biggest cities (by population) in the world. In which country is it found. DR Congo (accept Zaire with reluctance) S2/ VI 2 Dili is the capital of which country which achieved independence in 2002. East Timor/ ( or Timor-Leste) Runners Up – in honour of the position the Robin keeps achieving on a Tuesday night. In each case you will be given the name of a winner of an event. Name the memorable 2nd placer. Q1 1997 General Election. Enfield Southgate constituency. Winner, Stephen Twigg (Labour) Michael Portillo (..were you still up for him?...) Q2 2015. General Election. Twickenham Constituency. Winner, Tania Mathias (Conservative) Vince Cable 2002 Pop Idol. Winner – Will Young Gareth Gates 2009 Britain’s Got Talent. Winner – Diversity Susan Boyle 2015. General Election. Thanet South Constituency. Winner Craig Mackinlay (Conservative) Nigel Farage 2015 General Election. Bradford West constituency. Winner Naseem Shah (Labour) George Galloway 1990-1994. 5 World Snooker Championship Finals. Winners – Stephen Hendry and John Parrott Jimmy White 1993 Wimbledon Ladies Singles (tearfully). Winner: Steffi Graf Jana Novotna 2000 US Presidential Election. Winner: George W. Bush Al Gore Science – Periodic Table. All of these are chemical elements – but there are other routes to the answer if you are not a scientist. Slight errors in the ending of the name should be tolerated. Q1 Atomic Number 84. Radi
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Horny superhero Robert Downey Jr - Boston.com Horny superhero Robert Downey Jr Horny superhero Robert Downey Jr BANG Showbiz / July 20, 2009 Text size – + Robert Downey Jr. says 'Iron Man 2' is "horny". The actor - who plays inventor Tony Stark and his title character alter ego in the comic book film franchise - revealed the sequel has been 'sexed up' but insists it is still family friendly. He said: "We're horny. Not, like, can't-bring-your-kids horny. Just... horny." Mickey Rourke - who has joined the cast to play Iron Man's new nemesis Ivan Vanko, a.k.a. 'Whiplash' - admits director John Favreau amended some details about his Russian ex-prisoner character, who invents his own suit while incarcerated. He explained to Entertainment Weekly magazine: "I told Favreau I didn't want to just play him as a one-dimensional p***k. He let me have a cockatoo, who I talk to and get drunk with while I'm making my suit." Despite the changes, Robert admits the cast are under pressure to match the success of the first movie but is confident they can succeed. He said: "There are a lot more invisible eyes on us now. People are going to be more critical. That's their prerogative. In a way, there's no way to win, except to win. Big." LOG IN TO COMMENT
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With ‘Iron Man,’ Robert Downey Jr. Winks at His Past and Looks to Transcend It - The New York Times The New York Times Movies |Been Up, Been Down. Now? Super. Search Robert Downey Jr. in "Iron Man." Credit Industrial Light & Magic/Paramount Pictures LOS ANGELES LOOK at him standing there, a great big movie star in a great big movie, the Iron Man with nary a trace of human frailty. A scant five years ago the only time you saw Robert Downey Jr. getting big play in your newspaper came when he was on a perp walk. Yet when it came time for Marvel Studios to cast the lead for a huge franchise film, “Iron Man,” it bet on Mr. Downey. He is not only back in the game but at the top of it. Is this a great country or what? For years Mr. Downey has been tagged with two shorthand references: “The greatest actor of his generation” (for his Oscar-nominated role in “Chaplin” ) was usually quickly followed by “drug-addled lowlife” (based on multiple arrests and relapses). When it comes to that duality Mr. Downey is elliptical, but there is no mistaking that beneath all that allegorical talk there is the beating heart of a ferociously ambitious actor. Now sober, highly productive (he’ll be in Ben Stiller’s “Tropic Thunder” this summer) and very much engaged as he sits in his home at the end of a cul-de-sac in Brentwood, Mr. Downey seems less surprised than the rest of us. “The people who made this movie said they were going to screen-test some people, and I thought: ‘Well, that’s how I got “Chaplin.” Maybe this will work again,’ ” he said. “If you’re going to spend a hundred million bucks on a movie, why not see who works?” Continue reading the main story It doesn’t take much more than a viewing of the “Iron Man” trailer to sense that Mr. Downey walked on the set and said, “Yeah, I got this.” And there is a sincere logic behind his casting in this estimated $130 million movie, scheduled to open May 2. The back story of genius-inventor-billionaire-arms dealer Tony Stark is plenty textured: he likes big weapons and fast women and seems to have misplaced his conscience, so it makes sense that the man who steps into both his suit of armor and his role as superhero has manifest feet of clay. After a life of squandered promise spreading mayhem everywhere, our hero has a near-death experience and finds within himself the angel of his better nature. Ring any bells? Advertisement Continue reading the main story “There are things we know about just from reading the newspaper,” said Jeff Bridges, who plays a surprisingly affable villain to Mr. Downey’s superhero. “He doesn’t have to do anything to make it happen. The audience brings that darker part of the story into the theater. And his wit and improvisation bring it home.” Jon Favreau, the writer of “Swingers” and the director of “Elf” and now “Iron Man,” said that casting Mr. Downey was far from a source of stress. “Nobody went to see a movie about the pirate ride at Disneyland,” Mr. Favreau said by phone. “They got interested in it because of Johnny Depp. When Robert was cast in ‘Iron Man,’ it was as if a weight had been lifted off my shoulders. He was not the obvious choice, but my larger fear was making a mediocre movie; the landscape of the superhero is very picked over. I knew that Robert’s performance would elevate the movie.” Although “Iron Man” is Marvel Studios’ first self-financed movie — Paramount is distributing — Marvel did not consider casting Mr. Downey to be a risk. “That an actor of his caliber and talent was willing to submit to a screen test spoke volumes about his enthusiasm,” said Kevin Feige, president for production at Marvel Studios. “And his past was not a huge issue. The fact that Disney had already cast him in ‘The Shaggy Dog’ suggested that he was more than ready to do another family-oriented film.” Iron Man is a thoroughly mortal superhero, the product of Yankee ingenuity rather than a genetic mutation or spider bite. In the film Tony Stark is imprisoned by malevolent jihadi forces in Afghanistan, but uses cunning, heavy metal and an injured but increasingly palpable
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Independence Day (1996) - IMDb IMDb 17 January 2017 4:34 PM, UTC NEWS There was an error trying to load your rating for this title. Some parts of this page won't work property. Please reload or try later. X Beta I'm Watching This! Keep track of everything you watch; tell your friends. Error The aliens are coming and their goal is to invade and destroy Earth. Fighting superior technology, mankind's best weapon is the will to survive. Director: From $2.99 (SD) on Amazon Video ON DISC a list of 33 titles created 24 Feb 2013 a list of 30 titles created 06 Mar 2014 a list of 33 images created 20 Dec 2015 a list of 24 titles created 11 months ago a list of 35 titles created 5 months ago Search for " Independence Day " 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 32 wins & 34 nominations. See more awards » Videos A police officer joins a secret organization that polices and monitors extraterrestrial interactions on Earth. Director: Barry Sonnenfeld After discovering that an asteroid the size of Texas is going to impact Earth in less than a month, N.A.S.A. recruits a misfit team of deep core drillers to save the planet. Director: Michael Bay Two decades after the first Independence Day invasion, Earth is faced with a new extra-Solar threat. But will mankind's new space defenses be enough? Director: Roland Emmerich Jack Hall, paleoclimatologist, must make a daring trek across America to reach his son, trapped in the cross-hairs of a sudden international storm which plunges the planet into a new Ice Age. Director: Roland Emmerich In 2035, a technophobic cop investigates a crime that may have been perpetrated by a robot, which leads to a larger threat to humanity. Director: Alex Proyas Years after a plague kills most of humanity and transforms the rest into monsters, the sole survivor in New York City struggles valiantly to find a cure. Director: Francis Lawrence Hancock is a superhero whose ill considered behavior regularly causes damage in the millions. He changes when one person he saves helps him improve his public image. Director: Peter Berg As Earth is invaded by alien tripod fighting machines, one family fights for survival. Director: Steven Spielberg An ancient struggle between two Cybertronian races, the heroic Autobots and the evil Decepticons, comes to Earth, with a clue to the ultimate power held by a teenager. Director: Michael Bay A frustrated writer struggles to keep his family alive when a series of global catastrophes threatens to annihilate mankind. Director: Roland Emmerich In the colorful future, a cab driver unwittingly becomes the central figure in the search for a legendary cosmic weapon to keep Evil and Mr Zorg at bay. Director: Luc Besson Humans in a fascistic, militaristic future do battle with giant alien bugs in a fight for survival. Director: Paul Verhoeven Edit Storyline On July 2nd, communications systems worldwide are sent into chaos by a strange atmospheric interference. It is soon learned by the military that a number of enormous objects are on a collision course with Earth. At first thought to be meteors, they are later revealed to be gigantic spacecraft, piloted by a mysterious alien species. After attempts to communicate with the aliens go nowhere, David Levinson, an ex-scientist turned cable technician, discovers that the aliens are going to attack major points around the globe in less than a day. On July 3rd, the aliens all but obliterate New York, Los Angeles and Washington, as well as Paris, London, Houston and Moscow. The survivors set out in convoys towards Area 51, a strange government testing ground where it is rumored the military has a captured alien spacecraft of their own. The survivors devise a plan to fight back against the enslaving aliens, and July 4th becomes the day humanity will fight for its freedom. July 4th is their ... Written by Gustaf Molin <gumo@hem2.passagen.se>
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Michael (1996) - 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 tabloid reporters checking out a report of the Archangel Michael living with an old woman find that it's true. But that's not the only surprise. Director: From $2.99 (SD) on Amazon Video ON DISC a list of 41 titles created 15 Nov 2011 a list of 25 titles created 18 Feb 2012 a list of 41 titles created 18 Sep 2013 a list of 43 titles created 28 Jun 2014 a list of 43 titles created 11 months ago Search for " Michael " 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. An ordinary man sees a bright light descend from the sky, and discovers he now has super-intelligence and telekinesis. Director: Jon Turteltaub A television weatherman scams a local lottery. Director: Nora Ephron 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 5.8/10 X After a single, career-minded woman is left on her own to give birth to the child of a married man, she finds a new romantic chance in a cab driver. Meanwhile, the point-of-view of the newborn boy is narrated through voice-over. Director: Amy Heckerling Terrorists steal nuclear warheads from the U.S. military but don't count on a pilot and park ranger spoiling their plans. Director: John Woo When the daughter of a well-known and well-respected base commander is murdered, an undercover detective is summoned to look into the matter and finds a slew of cover-ups at West Point. Director: Simon West A disgruntled security guard holds a school trip group hostage, while a news reporter forms a bond with him. Director: Costa-Gavras A mobster travels to Hollywood to collect a debt and discovers that the movie business is much the same as his current job. Director: Barry Sonnenfeld The story takes place in alternative America where the blacks are members of social elite, and whites are inhabitants of inner city ghettos. Louis Pinnock is a white worker in a chocolate ... See full summary » Director: Desmond Nakano Edit Storyline Frank Quinlan and Huey Driscoll, two reporters from a Chicago-based tabloid, along with Dorothy Winters, an 'angel expert', are asked to travel to rural Iowa to investigate a claim from an old woman that she shares her house with a real, live archangel named Michael. Upon arrival, they see that her claims are true - but Michael is not what they expected: he smokes, drinks beer, has a very active libido and has a rather colourful vocabulary. In fact, they would never believe it were it not for the two feathery wings protruding from his back. Michael agrees to travel to Chicago with the threesome, but what they don't realise is that the journey they are about to undertake will change their lives forever. Written by Jonathan Broxton <j.w.broxton@sheffield.ac.uk> He's an angel... Not a saint. Genres: Rated PG for a mild barroom brawl, some language and sensuality | See all certifications » Parents Guide: 25 December 1996 (USA) See more » Also Known As: $27,629,196 (USA) (27 December 1996) Gross: Did You Know? Trivia Although set in Iowa many scenes were filmed in and around New Braunfels, Texas. Gruene Hall, built in 1878 and known as the oldest continually run dance hall in Texas served as, "Joe's," where the dance scene to, "Chain of Fools," and the ensuing bar brawl took place. See more » Goofs Near the end of the movie, there is a camera shot of a Christmas tree with an angel at the top. However, the angel is holding a horn. That angel is Gabriel, not Michael. See more » Quotes Lyrics by Richard B. Smith (as Dick Smith) Published by WB Music Corp. (ASCAP) Performed by Dion DiMucci (as Dion) Produced by Dion DiMucci for Salt Productions Inc. Courtesy of The Right Stuff Under license from EMI-Capitol Music Special Markets (United States) – See all my reviews It has been quite some time since I last saw this film. However, the amazi
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Dennis Waterman - TV Celebrities - ShareTV Dennis Waterman Dennis Waterman's Main TV Roles Show BIOGRAPHY: Early life Waterman was born in Clapham, London, and his career began in childhood. In 1961, at the age of 13, he played the part of Winthrop Paroo in the Adelphi Theatre production of The Music Man. A year later, he starred as William Brown in the BBC TV series William based on the Just William books of Richmal Crompton. He trained at the Corona Theatre School in Kew. West London and training productions included playing Sandy in Noel Coward's Hay Fever. Career 1960s Waterman was a series regular in the 1962 CBS comedy Fair Exchange, playing teenage son Neville Finch. He had a major role in the 1968 film Up The Junction and appeared in the BBC television series Colditz as a young Gestapo officer. 1970s In the early 1970s, he played the brother of a victim of Count Dracula (Christopher Lee) in the Hammer film production Scars of Dracula (1970), and the boyfriend of Susan George in Fright (1971).He started to build a name for himself with regular appearances on the BBC's Play for Today series, most notably in the Dennis Potter dramas Follow the Yellow Brick Road (1972) and Joe's Ark (1974).Both were directed by Alan Bridges. He became well known and something of a pin-up as DS George Carter in The Sweeney, during the 1970s. As well as starring in Minder, he sang the theme song, "I Could Be So Good For You", which was a top three UK hit in 1980 and a top 10 hit in Australia,and was written by his then-wife Patricia Waterman with Gerard Kenny. Waterman also recorded a song with George Cole "What Are We Gonna Get For 'Er Indoors". In 1976, Waterman released his first album titled "Downwind of Angels", arranged and produced by Brian Bennett. 1980s In 1981, Waterman starred in a television film made by Tyne Tees Television entitled The World Cup: A Captain's Tale. It was the true story of West Auckland F.C., a part-time side who won the 'first' World Cup, known as the Sir Thomas Lipton Trophy. Waterman played the part of Bob Jones , the Club Captain. It cost £1.5 million to make and shooting took place in the North East and in Turin in Italy. Scenes were shot in Durham pit villages and in Ashington where goal posts and a grandstand were erected in a public park with a colliery headframe in the background. Local players took part, donning long pants and high sided boots of the day, and even suffering "short back and sides" haircuts. The production has several comedy sequences, including a meeting of the club committee and a meeting of the Football Association Council when the suggestion of an English team participating in the new competition received a luke-warm and cynical response from the members. In 1982, Waterman starred in an often overlooked musical, Windy City. A relatively short lived production, it also featured such names as Anton Rodgers, Diane Langton, Victor Spinetti and Amanda Redman, with whom Waterman also had an 18 month affair during the lifetime of the musical and later went on to star with in the TV series New Tricks. 1990s onwards Waterman also sang the theme tunes to three more programmes in which he appeared: the comedy drama Stay Lucky with Jan Francis (Yorkshire Television/ITV 1989), sitcom On the Up (BBC 1990) and crime drama New Tricks (Wall to Wall television for BBC, 2003). Waterman recited excerpts from the journal of Walter H. Thompson for the UK history series Churchill's Bodyguard. He appeared on stage as Alfred P. Doolittle in the 2001 London revival of My Fair Lady and narrated the reality-format television programme, Bad Lads Army. Personal life He was married to Penny Dixon (1967–1976); actress Patricia Maynard (1977–1987), and finally to the actress Rula Lenska (1987–1998).He had two daughters by his second wife,one of whom, Hannah Waterman,is now an actor and played Laura Beale in the BBC1 soap opera EastEnders from 2000 until 2004. Hannah also has appeared in New Tricks. She appears as the character Emily, a young policewoman who believes Gerry Standing (played by Dennis Waterman) t
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Index-a The live album Beauty and the Beat featured pianist George Shearring and which singer? Peggy Lee Whose band was the Tijuana Brass? Herb Alpert Who were Cliff Richard's backing group through the 60s? The Shadows Who were the famous backing singers on most of Elvis Presley's early hits? The Jordanaires The Stratocaster is a model of which guitar maker? Fender Which piano-playing singer's first hit was The Fat Man? Fats Domino Which American rock'n'roll star caused controversy when he married a young teenager? Jerry Lee Lewis Who made the highly rated 1959 jazz album Kind of Blue? Miles Davis Which iconic British female singer made the highly regarded album titled '(her first name) in Memphis' ? Dusty Springfield Whose band was the All Stars? Junior Walker (Jr Walker) Larry Adler played what instrument? Harmonica Whose childhood hit was Fingertips? Stevie Wonder Which guitar innovator and player has a range of Gibson Guitars named after him? Les Paul The founding brother members of the Kinks were Ray and Dave what? Davies What was Smokey Robinson's most famous band called? The Miracles Kenny Ball and his Jazzmen's 1962 hit was called March of the ... what? Siamese Children Who sang the hit theme song Rawhide? Frankie Laine John Mayall's band which helped launch Eric Clapton's career was called what? Bluesbreakers Rock Around the Clock was a hit for Bill Haley and his ... what? Comets Which comedy actor had a novelty hit with My Boomerang Won't Come Back? Charlie Drake Who sang with Serge Gainsbourg on the hit Je t'aime? Jane Birkin Colin Blunstone fronted which 1960s group? The Zombies What Eastenders star sang on the novelty hit Come Outside? Wendy Richard Jiles Perry (JP) Richardson Jr, who died in the same plane crash as Ritchie Valens and Buddy Holly was better known by what name?Big Bopper Which later-to-be-famous solo singer and guitarist toured as a member of the Beach Boys in the mid 60s? Glen Campbell Who had sang the hit song Little Old Wine Drinker Me? Dean Martin What famous 'two-fingered' jazz guitarist died in 1953? Django Reinhardt (Jean-Baptiste Reinhardt) What song, released to promote the film The Millionairess, featured its stars Peter Sellers and Sophia Loren? Goodness Gracious Me Who managed the Beatles' prior to his early death in 1967? Brian Epstein Whose nickname was a derived from the term satchel-mouth? Louis Armstrong (Satchmo) What's the name of the motorbiker who dies in the Shangri-Las' hit The Leader of the Pack? Jimmy Which singing-songwriting founder of the Flying Burrito Brothers died age 26, after which his body was 'stolen' by a friend and burnt in the Joshua Tree National Park? Gram Parsons Which American singer and entertainer was nicknamed Schnozzola, because of his large nose? Jimmy Durante Who wrote and had a hit with the instrumental Classical Gas? Mason Williams Who wrote Patsy Cline's hit Crazy? Willie Nelson What city hosted the Beatles as the resident band at the Kaiserkeller and Top Ten Club? Hamburg The Isley Brothers' hit was called Behind a ... what? Painted Smile 1950-60s record turntables commonly offered four speeds: 33, 45, 78, and what other? 16 (technically the speeds were 33⅓ and 16⅔ but record decks tended to show only the whole numbers) American DJ Robert Weston Smith was better known by what stage name? Wolfman Jack What ridiculously titled song was a hit in 1954 for Max Bygraves in the UK and the Four Lads in the USA? Gilly Gilly Ossenfeffer Katzenellen Bogen by the Sea Who had the 1965 instrumental hit Spanish Flea? Herb Alpert and the Tijuana Brass What was Emile Ford and the Checkmates' 1959 hit, supposedly the longest ever question in a UK No1 song title? What Do You Want to Make Those Eyes at Me For? Who singer-guitarist's backing band was The Bruvvers? Joe Brown Which Rolling Stones guitarist died in a swimming pool in 1969? Bri
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In which county is the National Nature Reserve of Barton Hills?
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Bedfordshire's National Nature Reserves - GOV.UK GOV.UK Knocking Hoe Barton Hills Barton Hills National Nature Reserve ( NNR ) is a fine example of downland and woodland in the north Chilterns. It is a popular destination for walkers, families and wildlife enthusiasts. The whole site is open access, and there are a number of footpaths throughout. Main habitats: lowland chalk grassland, beech woodland Features of interest Colourful wild flowers cover the chalk grassland, including rarities such as the Pasque flower, greater pignut and field fleawort, plus classic downland plants like marjoram, rock rose and scabious. In summer you will see plenty of butterflies including chalkhill blue, marbled white and dark green fritillary. The woodland contains an important population of large leaved lime trees and is also home to the scarce plant herb paris. Also, look out for mammals including stoats, weasels and hares. Directions The nearest train stations are in Luton and Hitchin . By bus Take local bus number 81 which runs from Luton to Barton-le-Clay . By car Barton Hills is immediately south of the B655 between the town of Barton-le-Clay (0.5 kilometres west of the reserve) and the village of Hexton (1 kilometres to the east). On foot Access to the site is via footpaths from the B655. In Barton-le-Clay paths leading to the reserve are at the end of 2 roads: Old Road and Church Road, both off the B655. The terrain at Barton Hills is steep and difficult in places and is mostly unsuitable for wheelchairs. Depending on the weather, the path alongside the stream from the hay meadow towards the spring can be suitable for wheelchair access. Volunteer Volunteer on the second Thursday of every month from 10am to 4pm to carry out tasks such as scrub management and fence and gate installation. For dates and further details see the North Chilterns Volunteering website . Contact Contact joanna.carter@naturalengland.org.uk if you are a school group interested in visiting the site. King’s Wood and Rushmere The reserve is an important area of ancient semi-natural woodland. In early mediaeval times it was part of the royal manorial estate of Leighton, hence the name ‘King’s Wood’. Part of Rushmere Country Park is included in the reserve. Main habitats: woodland Area: 148 hectares Management: jointly owned and managed by Central Bedfordshire Council, the Greensand Trust, the Wildlife Trust for Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire and Northamptonshire, and Tarmac. Features of interest The site lies on an unusual mixture of soils. Birch, sessile oak, bracken and heather grow in the sandy areas, with pedunculate oak, hornbeam and dog’s mercury on the clay. There are small-leaved lime trees here and a large population of lily-of-the-valley. The site is also home to rare mosses and fungi and there are recent records of the purple emperor butterfly here. Additional information about the reserve is available from the Greensand Trust . Directions The reserve is 0.5 kilometres north of Heath and Reach village on the outskirts of Leighton Buzzard, 2 kilometres to the south. By car, access is via minor roads from the A5, A4146 and A4012. The park is reached via the minor road from Heath and Reach to Great Brickhill. This road also marks the reserve’s southern boundary. The nearest train station is Leighton Buzzard. For details of bus services from Leighton Buzzard to Heath and Reach, go to the Travel Search website . The reserve is on the route of a major trail, the Greensand Ridge Way . Knocking Hoe Knocking Hoe NNR is an area of species rich chalk grassland at the north end of the Chilterns. The site is of exceptional importance in supporting large populations of a number of rare plants. Main habitats: Lowland calcareous grassland Area: 8 hectares Knocking Hoe NNR has 5 rare plants: moon carrot, spotted catsear, field fleawort, burnt tip orchid and pasque flower. The site is also of archaeological interest with a prominent strip lynchett field system. Colourful wildflowers cover the chalk grassland, including horseshoe vetch, small scabious, rockrose and cluster
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House of Representatives, Debates, 23 September 1903 :: Historic Hansard House of Representatives Mr. Speaker took the chair at 2.30 p.m., and read prayers. page 5384 PETITIONS Mr. CHANTER presented a petition from certain residents of New South Wales, praying the House to pass into law the Bonuses for Manufactures Bill. Petition received. Mr. SYDNEY SMITH presented a petition from the Western Federal Capital League of New South Wales, praying the House to establish a ratio of values as a means of distinguishing the relative importance of the factors of suitability in connexion with the determination of the Federal Capital site. Petition received and read. CANOBOLAS, NEW SOUTH WALES – I wish to know from the Prime Minister if he has obtained the exhibits and minutes of the Capital Sites Commission, and, if so, whether he will make them available to honorable members. Will’ he also consider the advisability of incorporating any information in the exhibits in the document which he proposes to publish ? Sir EDMUND BARTON: Minister for External Affairs · HUNTER, NEW SOUTH WALES · Protectionist – I cannot speak as to the exhibits, though I hope to be in a position to attach those of them which can be conveniently printed to the printed copies of the evidence taken before the Commission. It will be within the recollection of honorable members that yesterday I stated that I had given orders for the evidence to be printed, notwithstanding the decision of the Printing Committee. As to the minutes, I am told that an answer was given in another place, which was strictly in accordance with the law, to the effect that they are the property of the Chairman of the Commission. I. took an early opportunity to have a conversation with him on the subject, and he at once and spontaneously informed me that he had not the slightest desire to adhere to the legal position, but would be very glad if the minutes could be published. Now that the honorable member has asked for their publication, I shall, with the consent of the Chairman, take steps to have them published. Mr A McLEAN: – Will the minutes supply the necessary information as to -cost ? Sir EDMUND BARTON: – They will nob supply any information as to cost. They contain information only as to the meetings and actual decisions of the Commissioners. I may add that I have been assured by the Chairman that there was not one occasion upon which he was called to exercise his casting vote. Mr O’MALLEY: TASMANIA, TASMANIA – In view of the rejection by the Senate of the proposed resolutions for the choosing of the capital site, is it worth while to proceed with similar resolutions here 1 Sir EDMUND BARTON: – I am confident that it is quite worth while to do so. As J indicated last night, I propose that this House shall agree to the motion which I have moved, with such amendments as may be considered, not merely desirable in accordance with the predilections of any honorable member, but necessary, and that - the motion, as amended, shall be sent to the Senate with a message asking for the concurrence of that Chamber. I shall ask the representative of the Government there to take such steps as will bring the question before the members of the Senate for their consideration, and I am not without hope that that procedure will bring about the necessary agreement between the two Houses. page 5385 SOUTH AUSTRALIA, SOUTH AUSTRALIA – Section 8 of the Judiciary Act provides that - A Justice of the High Court shall not be capable of accepting or holding any other office or any other place of profit within the Commonwealth, except any such judicial office as may be conferred upon him by or under any law of the Common wealth. Does the Prime Minister consider that the appointment of a J udge who would be entitled to a pension, either during his term of office on the Commonwealth Bench or after its expiry, under some State Act, would be consistent with that provision ? Sir EDMUND BARTON: Protectionist – I shall take the question which the honorable and learned member has asked as an invitation to the Govern
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Which opera has 'Escamillo' as one of the central characters?
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Escamillo - definition and meaning Escamillo Sorry, no definitions found. You may find more data at escamillo . Etymologies Sorry, no etymologies found. Examples By the time he met Lily in Some Buried Caesar he'd become pretty suave anyone meriting the pet name Escamillo from a woman as chi-chi as Lily HAD to be suave! Eco chamber: Is your favorite crime series a closed text? Rodney, a massively tall and very striking baritone, is perfection as Husky Miller (the character formerly known as Escamillo) and Andrew, a high, romantic tenor brimful with charm, plays Joe (Don J) as a repressed mama's boy whose emotions are wrenched out of him in fits of startling violence. Meet the Clarke brothers Christine Rice makes a spunky, sexy gypsy; Maija Kovalevska is beautiful as Micaela, tortured by her love for the largely oblivious Jose; Hymel who is coming to Baltimore as Faust in 2012 sings solidly and is both handsome and slightly nerdy, as Jose should be; and Aris Argiris, a Greek baritone, made his Royal Opera House debut as a hunky and well-sung Escamillo. 'Carmen in 3D': One dimension short Using the spoken dialogue of the original stage production, it is shot entirely on Andalucian locations with a magnificent central trio: the alluring, powerfully confident Julia Migenes, a sort of dark-haired Gypsy Streisand, as Carmen; Plácido Domingo, a painfully vulnerable (if perhaps slightly too old) Don José; and Ruggero Raimondo (Losey's Don Giovanni) as a wiry, proud Escamillo, who has the pained eyes of a man long used to facing death in the afternoon. Carmen The rest of the cast also seems below its appreciable best, with Marina Domashenko a robustly delivered but anonymous Carmen, Eva Mei a breathy and unevenly sung Micaela and Bryn Terfel tending to bellow his way through the role of Escamillo.
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Carlos Acosta — People — Royal Opera House Carlos Acosta in Don Quixote © ROH/Johan Persson, 2013 Cuban dancer Carlos Acosta was a Principal Guest Artist of The Royal Ballet 2003–16. He has danced with many of the leading ballet companies in the world. He joined The Royal Ballet in 1998 and became a Principal Guest Artist in 2003. His many roles for the Company included Siegfried (Swan Lake), Albrecht (Giselle), The Prince (The Nutcracker), Des Grieux (Manon), Prince Florimund (The Sleeping Beauty), Basilio (Don Quixote) and Apollo. He has staged Don Quixote and created the new work Carmen for the Company. Acosta was born in Havana and trained at the National Ballet School of Cuba, going on to dance with the English National Ballet, the National Ballet of Cuba and the Houston Ballet. The culture and history of his home country have been important influences throughout his career, and in 2003 his show Tocororo – A Cuban Tale, loosely based on his childhood, broke box office records at Sadler’s Wells Theatre. His 2007 autobiography No Way Home was a UK bestseller, and he published his first novel, Pig’s Foot, in 2013. His film appearances include in Day of the Flowers and Our Kind of Traitor. Since leaving The Royal Ballet he has founded the dance company Acosta Danza in Cuba. Acosta has received many awards throughout his career, including an Olivier Award for Outstanding Achievement in Dance in 2007, a Prix Benois de la Danse in 2008 and an Outstanding Achievement Award at the 2014 Critics’ Circle National Dance Awards. In 2014 he was appointed a CBE for services to ballet. Videos
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According to the Old Testament of the Bible, who consulted the witch of Endor?
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1 Samuel 28 Commentary - Saul consults a witch at Endor. - BibleGateway.com View 1 Samuel Saul consults a witch at Endor. When we go from the plain path of duty, every thing draws us further aside, and increases our perplexity and temptation. Saul desires the woman to bring one from the dead, with whom he wished to speak; this was expressly forbidden, De 18:11. All real or pretended witchcraft or conjuration, is a malicious or an ignorant attempt to gain knowledge or help from some creature, when it cannot be had from the Lord in the path of duty. While Samuel was living, we never read of Saul's going to advise with him in any difficulties; it had been well for him if he had. But now he is dead, to �Bring me up Samuel. to � Many who despise and persecute God's saints and ministers when living, would be glad to have them again, when they are gone. The whole shows that it was no human fraud or trick. Though the woman could not cause Samuel's being sent, yet Saul's inquiry might be the occasion of it. The woman's surprise and terror proved that it was an unusual and unexpected appearance. Saul had despised Samuel's solemn warnings in his lifetime, yet now that he hoped, as in defiance of God, to obtain some counsel and encouragement from him, might not God permit the soul of his departed prophet to appear to Saul, to confirm his former sentence, and denounce his doom? The expression, to �Thou and thy sons shall be with me, to � means no more than that they shall be in the eternal world. There appears much solemnity in God's permitting the soul of a departed prophet to come as a witness from heaven, to confirm the word he had spoken on earth. (1Sa 28:20-25) Previous commentary:
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In what year did the United Kingdom National Lottery begin?
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BBC ON THIS DAY | 19 | 1994: Britain braced for first lottery draw 1994: Britain braced for first lottery draw An estimated jackpot of �7m may be won tonight in Britain's first ever lottery draw. A �1 ticket gives you a one-in-14-million chance of striking lucky and guessing correctly the winning six out of 49 numbers. The lottery operator Camelot says around 15 million players have already bought some 35 million tickets from licensed retailers. The money raised from ticket sales will help fund the arts, sports, charities, national heritage and millennium celebrations. 'Everyone wins' Prime Minister John Major launched the ticket sales just under a week ago. He said, "The country will be a lot richer because of the lottery. It is in every sense the people's lottery." The game has certainly gripped the public's imagination. Around seven million tickets were sold within 12 hours of the launch and it is expected that final sales could reach �45m. Twenty five million people are expected to tune into BBC One's live lottery draw show hosted by Noel Edmonds, Anthea Turner and Gordon Kennedy tonight. Forty nine contestants - one for each lottery number -have been chosen from thousands to participate in an "It's a Knockout" style competition as part of the show. The victor gets the chance to press the button on the prize machine, launching Britain's first lottery draw since 1826. A �10m computer will randomly select the winning numbers that will roll down one by one into a display rack. The machine will then check for a winning combination and calculate the size of the jackpot. The computer will reveal whether there is a top prize winner within half an hour but cross-checking could take as long as four hours. Telephone staff will be waiting to get a call from the winner as soon as the numbers are picked. Once officials have established that a claim is genuine, a team will drive the winner to the nearest Camelot office.
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Rail travel in the United Kingdom travel guide - Wikitravel Historical background[ edit ] From the 1930s, streamlined locomotives of the 'A4' class such as Mallard symbolised a golden age of rail travel. Mallard is now at the National Railway Museum, York 1940s and 50s railway posters used art to entice travellers to visit resorts by train. The world's first public railway opened between Stockton and Darlington in north-east England in 1825. Passengers were originally carried in coaches pulled by horses until 1833, when they were replaced by Locomotion No. 1, the first ever steam locomotive to operate a passenger rail service. The financial success of the early pioneering railways resulted in a large number of entrepreneurs eager to capitalise in the fledgling industry, in a time known as "Railway Mania". From 1836 to 1847, about 8,000 miles of track were laid which eventually grew into a national network serving most towns and villages in Britain. Many majestic stations such as London St. Pancras, Kings Cross, Paddington and Liverpool Street were erected, showcasing the success of the companies who built them. Iconic bridges and viaducts of the Victorian era such as the Forth Bridge have come to symbolise the regions they run through. In 1923 the government decreed that the railways should be grouped into four large companies, which together were known as the '"Big Four". These were the Southern Railway (SR), the London and North Eastern Railway (LNER), the London, Midland & Scottish Railway (LMS) and the Great Western Railway (GWR). What followed is considered to be the golden age of speed records, with iconic locomotives such as the Flying Scotsman and Mallard becaming symbols of speed and modernity. Railway travel posters from the 1930s to the 1950s pioneered a style of art which enticed travellers to visit resorts by train and showcased the British rail system as an elegant yet everyday form of travel. Even today many modern train company names hark back to this era. Following the Second World War, in which most of the infrastructure was worn down by war duties or destroyed by bombing raids, all of the Big Four companies were in dire financial straits and were unable to cope with the backlog of maintenance and repairs that had built up during the war. As a result, the government nationalised all railways in 1948. The resulting state-owned British Rail ran trains for nearly fifty years during a time of change. In an attempt to stem passenger losses resulting from increased car usage, steam locomotives were replaced by diesel and electric trains, while some lines were electrified and upgraded to allow for higher speeds. The darkest era in British railway history came during the 1960s, in a time known as the "Beeching Axe". In an attempt to eliminate daily losses of £300,000, British Rail closed a large number of unprofitable lines and scrapped many passenger services. Spearheaded by a report published by civil servant Dr. Richard Beeching, nearly 4,000 miles of track and over 2,000 stations were abandoned with much of the land sold for redevelopment. British Rail rebounded in the 1970s and 1980s as it fought back against the new motorways, developing a new unified brand for its long distance express services known as InterCity. Together with electrification of the two main line routes from London to Scotland and the introduction of InterCity 125 high speed locomotives that could travel up to 125mph, British Rail saw a boom in patronage that in turn safeguarded the loss making regional routes and saved the remaining branch lines from closure. British Rail's iconic double-arrow logo and typeface, which were introduced from the 1960s, defined the look and feel of the railway in the modern era and are recognised as design classics of the period. The logo is still used to identify a station today. However, decline and neglect were still very evident throughout the system as it suffered from a lack of government investment. With the political climate of the time favouring private operation of public services, it was inevit
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Mark Spitz famously won seven gold medals in the 1972 Munich Olympics. How many gold medals did he win the the 1968 Mexico City games?
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Mark SPITZ - Olympic Swimming | United States of America Mark SPITZ Olympic Games 1968 , 1972 Mark Spitz is one of the greatest swimmers of all time. He won seven gold medals at the 1972 Munich Games. Prediction backfires American Mark Spitz had brashly predicted that he would win six gold medals at the 1968 Mexico City Games. Although he did take home two gold medals from the relays, he performed well below expectations in his individual races. He was third in the 100m freestyle, second in the 100m butterfly and last in the final of the 200m butterfly. Seven golds At the 1972 Munich Games, Spitz was determined to make up for his below-par performances four years earlier. He did not disappoint. Over a period of eight days, Mark Spitz entered seven events, won all seven and set a world record in every one. Long-lasting record Mark Spitz held the record for most gold medals won at a single Olympic Games for 36 years. It was finally broken by American phenomenon Michael Phelps who won eight gold medals at the 2008 Beijing Games.
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The Happy Historian The Happy Historian More Israeli hostages killed in Munich At Furstenfeldbruck air base near Munich, an attempt by West German police to rescue nine Israeli Olympic team members held hostage by Palestinian terrorists ends in disaster. In an extended firefight that began at 11 p.m. and lasted until 1:30 a.m., all nine Israeli hostages were killed, as were five terrorists and one German policeman. Three terrorists were wounded and captured alive. The hostage crisis began early the previous morning when Palestinian terrorists from the Black September organization stormed the Israeli quarters in the Olympic Village in Munich, killing two team members and taking nine others hostage. The 1972 Summer Olympics in Munich, West Germany, were publicized by organizers as the "Games of Peace and Joy." West Germans were intent on erasing the memory of the last Olympics held in Germany: the 1936 Berlin Olympics that Adolf Hitler exploited as a vehicle of Nazi propaganda. Police in Munich--the birthplace of Nazism--kept a low profile during the 1972 Games, and organizers chose lax security over risking comparison with the Gestapo police tactics of Hitler's Germany. So just before dawn on September 5, 1972--the eleventh day of the XX Olympiad--evidently no one thought it strange that five Arab men in track suits were climbing over a six-and-a-half-foot fence to gain access to the Olympic Village. The village, after all, had a curfew, and many other Olympic athletes had employed fence climbing as a means of enjoying a late night out on the town. In fact, some Americans returning from a bar joined them in climbing the fence. A handful of other witnesses hardly gave the five men a second glance, and the intruders proceeded unmolested to the three-story building where the small Israeli delegation to the Munich Games was staying. These five men, of course, were not Olympic athletes but members of Black September, an extremist Palestinian group formed in 1971. In their athletic bags they carried automatic rifles and other weapons. They were joined in the village by three other terrorists, two of whom were employed within the Olympic compound. Shortly before 5 a.m., the guerrillas forced their way into one of the Israeli apartments, taking five hostages. When the Palestinians entered another apartment, Israeli wrestling coach Moshe Weinberg struggled with them. He was shot to death after knocking two of his attackers down. Weightlifter Yossef Romano then attacked them with a kitchen knife, and he succeeded in injuring one terrorist before he was fatally shot. Some Israelis managed narrowly to escape through a back entrance, but a total of nine were seized. Four of the hostages were athletes--two weightlifters and two wrestlers--and five were coaches. One of the wrestlers, David Berger, had dual American-Israeli citizenship and lived in Ohio before qualifying for the Israeli Olympic team. Around 8 a.m., the attackers announced themselves as Palestinians and issued their demands: the release of 234 Arab and German prisoners held in Israel and West Germany, and safe passage with their hostages to Cairo. The German prisoners requested to be released included Ulrike Meinhof and Andreas Baader, founders of the Marxist terrorist group known as the Red Army Faction. If the Palestinians' demands were not met, the nine hostages would be killed. Tense negotiations stretched on throughout the day, complicated by Israel's refusal to negotiate with these or any terrorists. The German police considered raiding the Israeli compound but later abandoned the plan out of fear for the safety of the hostages and other athletes in the Olympic Village. Ten West German Olympic organizers offered themselves as hostages in exchange for the Israeli team members, but the offer was declined. Finally, in the early evening, the terrorists agreed to a plan in which they were to be taken by helicopter to the NATO air base at FÜrstenfeldbruck and then flown by airliner to Cairo with the hostages. The t
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Who is the current Earl of Chester?
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Prince of Cambridge will be Earl of Chester - Chester Chronicle Thank you for subscribing! Could not subscribe, try again laterInvalid Email The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge’s baby son will one day become the Earl of Chester if a 14th century tradition is upheld. The young prince’s paternal grandfather, Prince Charles, is the current Earl, created such on the same day that he became Prince of Wales (July 26, 1958), although his investiture did not take place until July 1, 1969. Born on Monday, July 22, the royal baby has not yet been named but he is the first Prince of Cambridge in 190 years. The last was Prince George of Cambridge, a grandson of George III and the only son of Prince Adolphus Frederick, the 1st Duke of Cambridge. The baby’s father Prince William will become the next Earl of Chester, followed by his son and heir. The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge with their newborn son History of the title The Earldom of Chester was one of the most powerful in medieval England and since 1301 the title has generally been granted to heirs-apparent to the English throne. From the late 14th century it has been given only in conjunction with that of Prince of Wales. As Countess of Chester in 1983, Diana, Princess of Wales, the Duke of Cambridge’s late mother, and Prince Charles, officially renamed the city’s hospital, in honour of her title. Like us on Facebook
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Royal baby - who's next in line? Guide to the new line of succession to the British throne | Daily Mail Online Femail Today Keeping everyone guessing! Amal Clooney wears loose-fitting two-piece for appearance in Davos with husband George after pregnancy rumors 'Zits and all!' Brandi Glanville posts a makeup-free snap after having a non-surgical facelift Showed off results of a recent beauty treatment 'He looks like a soccer mom enjoying hunting season!' NFL star Jay Cutler is body-shamed after his wife posts 'unflattering' shot of their Mexican vacation Lisa Rinna calls Kyle Richards an 'enabler' of older sister Kim on The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills Another round of drama between the ladies 'We're surprised she showed up': Kim Kardashian 'shocked production staff by filming cameo in heist film Ocean's 8'... after revealing terror of her own robbery ordeal What will Bella say? Kylie Jenner puts on a busty display in racy outfit as she enjoys a night out with Bella's ex The Weeknd and her boyfriend Tyga Eating for two! Heavily pregnant Ciara glows as she goes on breakfast date with NFL hubby Russell Wilson The beauty showed off her huge baby bump What a catch! Bikini-clad Ashley Graham traps a lobster while modeling for swim campaign in Caribbean Just another day in the office Melania Trump 'will wear Ralph Lauren at her husband's inauguration': Designer is frontrunner for her outfit American designer Step aside Emma Stone! Ryan Gosling sweeps Ellen DeGeneres off her feet in La La Land behind-the-scenes spoof Hilarious parody So in love! Matthew McConaughey plants a kiss on gorgeous wife Camila Alves at Gold premiere in NYC He's just a big kid at heart Nina Dobrev shows off her slim figure in a colour-block dress for appearance on The Tonight Show She has been on the promotional trail Oh no! Sofia Vergara cries for help as she gets heel caught in escalator grate... but it's just a bit of overacting for Modern Family She wailed and flailed Sweet treat! Alessandra Ambrosio shows off more than just a cupcake in a daring romper from her own collection Sleavage-baring look Kendall Jenner flaunts her endless legs in skintight leather pants as she shops in NYC with rumoured love interest A$AP Rocky Make-up free Ashlee Simpson looks flush-faced after working up a sweat at the gym Showed off her dedication to fitness Ariana Grande boldly declares herself the 'hardest working 23-year-old human being on Earth' and an incredulous internet claps back Knee bother? Kristen Stewart shows off nasty scrapes on her leg in ripped jeans as she jets into Los Angeles She has always been something of a tomboy Save the date! Serena Williams says she'll start planning wedding to Alexis Ohanian after Australian Open Talk about her engagement Girls gone wild! Malin Akerman rocks leopard print coat as Emmanuelle Chiquiri flashes cleavage at LA premiere of The Space Between Us Tat-two can play at that game! Zayn Malik boasts new 'love' inking on his hand... after his girlfriend Gigi Hadid flashed band on her wedding finger Shady lady! Cool cat Gigi Hadid wears sunglasses in the dark as she goes for a stroll in green fur coat... and hides ring finger amid engagement rumors George Michael's lover Fadi Fawaz 'calls in a celebrity bodyguard' as singer's friend says the star was taking crack cocaine before he died She's no Honey Monster! Makeup free Amy Adams stocks up on Cocoa Pebbles cereal in Beverly Hills Sweet treats Makeup free Ashley Greene pampers herself at the salon as she flashes diamond engagement ring The Twilight Saga star SPONSORED To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a web browser that supports HTML5 video How one woman overcame poverty to form a multi-million dollar business Natural beauty Idina Menzel, 45, glows without a stitch of makeup while showing of her ice at LAX Displayed her natural beauty Mel B flaunts her incredible curves in a micro-mini dress as she steps out in NYC... while the future of Spice Girls off-shoot GEM hangs in the balance Sweet tooth! Jessica Biel goes shopping for c
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Crufts 2012 winner: Llasa apso Elizabeth beats 21,000 dogs to be named Best in Show | Daily Mail Online comments With her sleek blonde hair, Elizabeth is the perfectly groomed queen of the dog world. The seven-year-old lhasa apso beat stiff competition from more than 21,000 other dogs to be crowned Best in Show at Crufts last night. Having already won Best of Breed and then Best in Group in previous rounds of the four-day contest, Elizabeth was awarded the trophy after taking a lap of honour with six dogs who had won the group stages. Petite blonde: Owner Margaret Anderson celebrates with Lhasa Apso Elizabeth after winning Best in Show on the final day of Crufts in Birmingham She was judged at the NEC in Birmingham on the quality of her overall health and condition, coat, character, temperament, movement, and how close she came to the Kennel Club Breed Standard. Her delighted owner, Margaret Anderson, from Coventry, said: 'She's a very easy-going dog, she's very laid back. RELATED ARTICLES Share 'She's always loved her show career, the bigger the applause the more she loves it. 'I'm, sure somebody's going to pinch me in a minute and I'll wake up and it'll all be a dream. 'It hasn't sunk at all. I'll go home and probably burst out crying.' Proud: Elizabeth takes a moment to look at her trophy Elizabeth may well go out on a high with her Crufts win and retire from the spotlight, Ms Anderson said. 'To take her out again to be beaten seems silly somehow,' said proud Ms Anderson. 'Although she's still a young baby, she's seven and in Lhasa Apso that's still quite young.' Speaking after Elizabeth won the Best in Group round last week, Kennel Club spokesman Caroline Kisko had said: 'She is such a lovely dog that clearly loves being in the show ring and has a great relationship with her handler.' Serious work: Ms Anderson takes Elizabeth through her paces The reserve Best in Show title went to Brutus, a three-year-old Newfoundland from Slovakia, and his owner Sonia Krockovci. And a devoted spaniel who worked as a bomb detector stole the public's heart to be voted winner of the Friends for Life award. Buster, who is retiring to live with RAF Police Sergeant Michael Barrow, completed five tours of duty in Bosnia, Iraq and Afghanistan. There, he saved countless lives by sniffing out suicide bombers wearing explosive vests.
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Thoroughbred Owner & Breeder by Racehorse Owners Association - issuu issuu Jul_131_Cover4_OwnerBreeder 24/06/2015 09:40 Page 1 £4.95 | July 2015 | Issue 131 Incorporating Blooming marvellous Barry Hills reflects on his remarkable career Plus • Andrew Franklin discusses life after Channel 4 Racing • Grundy v Bustino: 40 years after the race of the century • Aston Mullins Stud’s Classic fairytale with Make Believe 07 Australia_TBOB_DPS_Jul15_TBOB_DPS 17/06/2015 14:32 Page 1 James Underwood’s Review of 2014 HORSE OF THE YEAR the most demanding AUSTRALIA’s achievements in owest of advantages sphere of the sport gave him the narr ing racehorse, for tand over Kingman, yet another outs showed in the and bies Der this award.....won two was a wonderful Juddmonte International that he es in effortless style. racehorse when beating older hors Galileo - Ouija Board His outstanding first book of mares includes 61 Group winners or Group producers - 19 at Group 1 level! • AUSTRALIA • CAMELOT • CANFORD CLIFFS • EXCELEBRATION • FOOTSTEPSINTHESAND • GALILEO • HENRYTHENAVIGATOR • • HOLY ROMAN EMPEROR • KINGSBARNS • MASTERCRAFTSMAN • MOST IMPROVED • NO NAY NEVER • POUR MOI • POWER • REQUINTO • RIP VAN WINKLE • ROCK OF GIBRALTAR • • RULER OF THE WORLD • SO YOU THINK • THEWAYYOUARE • WAR COMMAND • ZOFFANY • Australia_TBOB_DPS_Jul15_TBOB_DPS 17/06/2015 14:33 Page 2 Contact: Coolmore Stud, Fethard, Clonmel, Co. Tipperary, Ireland. Tel: 353-52-6131298. Fax: 353-52-6131382. Christy Grassick, David O’Loughlin, Eddie Fitzpatrick, Tim Corballis, Maurice Moloney, Gerry Aherne, Mathieu Legars or Jason Walsh. Tom Gaffney, David Magnier, Joe Hernon or Cathal Murphy: 353-25-31966/31689. Kevin Buckley (UK Rep.) 44-7827-795156. E-mail: sales@coolmore.ie Web site: www.coolmore.com All stallions nominated to EBF. Get Cover Amlin Plus will tailor a policy for horses in training to your requirements including: - All Risks of Mortality and Theft - Life-Saving Surgery - Colic Costs Extension - Transit Insurance Contact an expert to discuss your requirements. HORSE INSURANCE SPECIALIST Telephone: +44 (0)845 6050233 | Email: askapl@amlin.co.uk | www.amlinplus.com Amlin Plus is a trading name of Amlin Underwriting Services Limited Authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority Jul_131_Editors_Owner Breeder 24/06/2015 09:30 Page 3 WELCOME FROM THE EDITOR Publisher: Michael Harris Editor: Edward Rosenthal Bloodstock Editor: Emma Berry Designed by: Thoroughbred Group Editorial: First Floor, 75 High Holborn, London WC1V 6LS Tel: 020 7152 0209 Fax: 020 7152 0213 editor@ownerbreeder.co.uk www.ownerbreeder.co.uk @OwnerBreeder EDWARD ROSENTHAL Advertising: Giles Anderson Tel: 01380 816 777 USA: 1 888 218 4430 Fax: 01380 816 778 advertise@anderson-co.com Subscriptions: Keely Brewer Tel: 020 7152 0212 Fax: 020 7152 0213 subscriptions@ownerbreeder.co.uk Thoroughbred Owner & Breeder incorporating Pacemaker can be purchased by non-members at the following rates: 1 Year 2 Year UK £55 £90 Europe £66 £105 RoW £99 £154 Thoroughbred Owner & Breeder incorporating Pacemaker is published by a Mutual Trading Company owned jointly by the Racehorse Owners Association and Thoroughbred Breeders’ Association The Thoroughbred Breeders’ Association is a registered charity No. 1134293 Editorial views expressed in this magazine are not necessarily those of the ROA or TBA ABC Audited Our proven average monthly circulation is certified by the Audit Bureau of Circulation at 9,340* *Based on the period July 1, 2013 to June 30, 2014. Thoroughbred Breeders’ Association Stanstead House, The Avenue, Newmarket CB8 9AA Tel: 01638 661 321 Fax: 01638 665621 info@thetba.co.uk • www.thetba.co.uk Incorporating Blooming marvellous Barry Hills reflects on his remarkable career Plus • Andrew Franklin discusses life after Channel 4 Racing • Grundy v Bustino: 40 years after the race of the century • Aston Mullins Stud’s Classic fairytale with Make Believe yan Moore was widely recognised as the world’s best jockey before this year’s Royal Ascot haul of nine winners, a modern-day record t
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Brazilian Wandering Spiders: Bites & Other Facts Brazilian Wandering Spiders: Bites & Other Facts By Jessie Szalay, Live Science Contributor | November 19, 2014 08:26pm ET MORE Credit: Nashepard | Shutterstock Brazilian wandering spiders, also called armed spiders or banana spiders, belong to the genus Phoneutria, which means "murderess" in Greek. And it's no wonder why — it's one of the most venomous spiders on Earth. Its bite can be deadly to humans, especially children, although antivenin makes death unlikely. The Guinness Book of World Records has named the Brazilian wandering spider the world's most venomous spider in multiple years, though, as Jo-Anne Nina Sewlal , an arachnologist at the University of the West Indies in Trinidad, pointed out, "Classifying an animal as deadly is controversial," as the amount of damage depends on the amount of venom injected. Also, a "well-publicized study that an intravenous injection of 0.006 mg of venom from these spiders caused death in mice could be regarded of little concern to humans, since we are many times larger than a mouse," she said. Classification/taxonomy There are eight species of Brazilian wandering spider, all of which can be found in Brazil. Some of the species also can be found throughout Latin America, from Costa Rica to Argentina, according to an article in the journal American Entomologist . Author Richard S. Vetter, a research associate in the department of entomology at the University of California, Riverside, wrote that specimens of these powerful arachnids have been exported to North American and Europe in banana shipments. However, Vetter noted, in many cases of cargo infestation, the spider in question is a harmless Cupiennius species that is misidentified as a Phoneutria species. The two types of spiders look similar. The taxonomy of Brazilian wandering spiders , according to the Integrated Taxonomic Information System (ITIS), is: Kingdom: Animalia Phoneutria reidyi Size & characteristics Brazilian wandering spiders are large, with bodies reaching up to 2 inches (5 centimeters) and leg spans reaching about 6 inches (15 cm), according to the Conservation Institute . The species vary in color, though all are hairy, mostly brown and may have a black spot on their bellies. Behavior According to Sewlal, these arachnids "are called wandering spiders because they do not build webs but wander on the forest floor at night, actively hunting prey." They kill by both ambush and direct attack. They spend most of their day hiding under logs or in crevices, and come out to hunt at night. They eat insects, other spiders and sometimes, small amphibians, reptiles and mice. Because of the toxicity of their bite and their alarming-looking posture, these spiders have a reputation for being aggressive. But these behaviors are actually defense mechanisms. "When threatened, they will raise their first two pairs of legs," said Sewlal. This dramatic and intimidating posture exposes the scarlet hair surrounding the fangs on some species. Their threatened stance serves as a warning, indicating to predators that the poisonous spider is ready to attack. "Their bites are a means of self-defense and only done if they are provoked intentionally or by accident," Sewlal said. A Brazilian wandering spider guards her egg sac. Credit: Dr. Morley Read Shutterstock Mating In almost all spider species, the female is larger than the male. This dimorphism is no different in the Brazilian wandering spider. Males approach females cautiously when attempting to mate, according to the biology department at the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse. Males perform a dance to get females' attention, and males often fight each other over the female. The female can be picky, and she often turns down many males before choosing the one she will mate with. Once she does pick one, the male needs to watch out; females often attack the males once copulation is finished. The female then can store the sperm in a separate chamber from the eggs until she is ready to fertilize them. She will lay up to 1,000 eggs, which
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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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Amman Queen Alia International Airport - QAIA Airport Amman Queen Alia International Airport Travel Guide Welcome to Amman Queen Alia International Airport - Amman Airport (AMM) Use this website to quickly find the most important information about Amman Queen Alia International Airport: Flights (Departures, Arrivals), Parking, Car Rentals, Hotels near the airport and other information about QAIA airport. Plan your travel to Amman Airport with the information provided in this site. Check Amman Travel Guide at Bautrip for more information about Amman. Amman Queen Alia International Airport (IATA: AMM, ICAO: OJAI) (Matar al-Malikah 'Alya' Ad-Dowaly) is located in Zizya area, 20 miles (30km) south of Amman, the capital city of Jordan. It is the home hub of Royal Jordanian Airlines, the national flag carrier, and Jordan Aviation, Royal Falcon and Royal Wings as well. In March of 2013 the old terminal closed and the new terminal opened. It was awarded by Airport Council international as the best airport in Middle East in 2014. Queen Alia International Airport (IATA: AMM) is the biggest airport in Jordan The airport is located 30 kilometres south of Amman Amman Airport served 7 Million passengers in 2015 There is only one terminal, which was opened in March 2013 Amman airport is the largest one in Jordan and is being used for approximately 40 airlines from around the world being Royal Jordanian airline the busiest one with over 45 destinations worldwide. In 2015, 7,095,685 passengers used the Airport. The number of passengers is growing each year, and the traffic has doubled in the last ten years. Terminal QAIA Airport or Amman Airport has one unique terminal, serving the 7 million passengers per year, and being able to handle up to 12 million passengers. The terminal was opened in March 2013 in order to give a better experience to passengers and giving a capacity of 9 million passengers. From 2014 to 2016 an expansion was made, increasing the capacity up to 12 million passengers. The terminal is divided in three levels. - Prayer Rooms Terminal Levels - Arrival Level 1: It holds the arrivals area and the baggage claim area and a duty free shop. There is also the public area with retail shops, services (such as Banks, Prayer Room) and restaurants. - Departure Level 2: Divides travelers between Jordanian passengers (E gates) and International passengers. There are not many facilities in this level. - Departure Level 3: It has the passport control, access to departures gates and a lot of different services. It has the duty free area, several restaurants and bars, some retail shops, a pharmacy, a kids play area, a prayer area or departure gates among others. QAIA Airport in numbers - One terminal expanded in 2016 with a total capacity of 12 million passengers. - Hub for 4 airlines: Royal Jordanian Airlines, Royal Wings, Jordan Aviation and Royal Falcon. - 2 runways - More than 40 airlines (passenger, charter and cargo) - 6,000 square metres of retail space. - Estimated investment of USD 750 million in the construction of the new terminal (2013). Currently expansion with estimated cost of USD 100 million. Transportation There are currently three options: - Taxi: With fixed and public rates. - Bus Express: Called Sariyah Airport Express Bus, it runs to Amman every 30-60' during 24 hours/day. - Local buses: to three main stations: Tabarbour, Abdali and JEET. - Car Hire / Car Rental: Check prices and options here There is a project in study to connect QAIA Airport with Amman by rail.
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General Knowledge Quiz - By Zarbo84 The fictional character John Clayton is better known by what name? La Paz is the administrative capital of which South American country? Actor Charles Buchinsky was better known by what name? The medical condition ‘aphonia’ is the inability to do what? In Greek mythology, Pygmalion was the king of which Island? Who played the title role in the 1953 film ‘The Glenn Miller Story’? A third wedding anniversary is traditionally represented by which material? In the Bible, what sign did God give Noah that the earth would not be flooded again? In August 2011 NASA announced that photographic evidence had been captured of possible liquid water of which planet in our solar system? The restored tomb of which dramatist was unveiled in Paris in November 2011, after being ruined by lipstick smears left by thousands of kisses? What was the name of the hurricane which hit the East Coast of America in August 2011? On 11th March 2011 a 9.1 magnitude earthquake and subsequent tsunami hit the east of which country? Convict George Joseph Smith was known as the ‘Brides in the ‘what’ murderer’? In the human body, Seasonal Allergic Rhinitis is commonly known by what name? A peregrine is what type of bird? What is the name of the highly toxic protein obtained from the pressed seeds of the castor oil plant? Which British pop musician/actor was actress Sadie Frost’s first husband? British singer Gaynor Hopkins is better known by what name? Who played Ron Kovic in the 1989 film ‘Born on the Fourth of July’? Ben Gurion International Airport is in which country? Which basketball star is kidnapped by cartoon characters in the 1996 film ‘Space Jam’? In the tv series The A Team, what does B.A. stand for in the name B.A. Baracus? In medicine, metritis is the inflammation of which part of the body? In which year was the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbour in the USA? In the human body, where is the atrium? The OK Corral is in which US town? In Greek mythology, Amphitrite, queen of the sea, was the wife of which god? Which British boxer bought one of the original ‘Only Fools and Horses’ Reliant Robins in 2004? Actor Roy Harold Scherer was better known by what name? Anna Gordy was the first wife of which late soul singer? Who played Heinrich Himmler in the 1976 film ‘The Eagle Has Landed’? Which is the fastest rotating planet in our solar system? Which country was invaded by Iraq in 1990? Cobalt, Cyan and Cerulean are shades of which colour? In 1936, Joseph Bowers was the first inmate to attempt an escape from which prison? In the 18th Century, the British Royal Navy ordered limes and lemons to be carried on board ships as a remedy for which disease? In which US state were the 1692 Witch Trials held? Question Who was the father of English monarch Edward VI? Vermicide is a substance used for killing which creatures? Miss Gatsby and Miss Tibbs were two elderly residents in which UK tv sitcom? Who was US actor Mickey Rooney’s first wife? The resort town of Sliema is on which Mediterranean island? In the Bible, what is the Decalogue more commonly known as? In Greek mythology, Hypnos was the god of what? Which real-life couple starred in the 1994 remake of the film ‘The Getaway’? American 1940′s murder victim Elizabeth Short was known by what posthumous nickname? British monarch Henry VIII married which of his wives in 1540? In February 1983 which US writer choked to death on the cap from a bottle of eye drops? Which US gangster was released from Alcatraz prison in November 1939? Who built the Roman wall which divided England and Scotland? In the human body, the hallux is more commonly known by what name? The liqueur Maraschino is flavoured with which fruit? Which famous US outlaw shot the cashier of a savings bank in Gallatin Missouri in 1869? Kathmandu is the capital of which country? TAP is the chief airline of which European country? In November 2002, which member of the British royal family was convicted and fined for violating the Dangerous Dogs Act? Tommy Lee plays which instrument in the band Motley Crue? The Wang River i
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View All Photos (10) Movie Info In the last and the best installment of his so-called "Dollars" trilogy of Sergio Leone-directed "spaghetti westerns," Clint Eastwood reprised the role of a taciturn, enigmatic loner. Here he searches for a cache of stolen gold against rivals the Bad (Lee Van Cleef), a ruthless bounty hunter, and the Ugly (Eli Wallach), a Mexican bandit. Though dubbed "the Good," Eastwood's character is not much better than his opponents -- he is just smarter and shoots faster. The film's title reveals its ironic attitude toward the canonized heroes of the classical western. "The real West was the world of violence, fear, and brutal instincts," claimed Leone. "In pursuit of profit there is no such thing as good and evil, generosity or deviousness; everything depends on chance, and not the best wins but the luckiest." Immensely entertaining and beautifully shot in Techniscope by Tonino Delli Colli, the movie is a virtually definitive "spaghetti western," rivaled only by Leone's own Once Upon a Time in the West (1968). The main musical theme by Ennio Morricone hit #1 on the British pop charts. Originally released in Italy at 177 minutes, the movie was later cut for its international release. ~ Yuri German, Rovi Rating:
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The Enforcer (1976) - 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 Dirty Harry must foil a terrorist organization made up of disgruntled Vietnam veterans. But this time, he's teamed with a rookie female partner that he's not too excited to be working with. Director: From $2.99 (SD) on Amazon Video ON DISC a list of 46 titles created 14 Apr 2011 a list of 25 titles created 21 Jun 2011 a list of 37 titles created 02 Oct 2012 a list of 38 titles created 15 Oct 2012 a list of 26 titles created 18 Jun 2014 Search for " The Enforcer " 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. Dirty Harry is on the trail of vigilante cops who are not above going beyond the law to kill the city's undesirables. Director: Ted Post A rape victim is exacting revenge on her aggressors in a small town outside San Francisco. "Dirty" Harry Callahan, on suspension for angering his superiors (again), is assigned to the case. Director: Clint Eastwood Dirty Harry Callahan must stop a sick secret contest to murder local celebrities, which includes himself as a target. Director: Buddy Van Horn When a mad man calling himself 'the Scorpio Killer' menaces the city, tough as nails San Francisco Police Inspector Harry Callahan is assigned to track down and ferret out the crazed psychopath. Director: Don Siegel 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 6.4/10 X A hard but mediocre cop is assigned to escort a prostitute into custody from Las Vegas to Phoenix, so that she can testify in a mob trial. But a lot of people are literally betting that they won't make it into town alive. Director: Clint Eastwood The San Fernando Valley adventures of trucker turned prize-fighter Philo Beddoe and his pet orangutan Clyde. Director: James Fargo A mysterious preacher protects a humble prospector village from a greedy mining company trying to encroach on their land. Director: Clint Eastwood Philo takes part in a bare knuckle fight - as he does - to make some more money than he can earn from his car repair business. He decides to retire from fighting, but when the Mafia come ... See full summary » Director: Buddy Van Horn Wes Block is a detective who's put on the case of a serial killer whose victims are young and pretty women, that he rapes and murders. The killings are getting personal when the killer ... See full summary » Director: Richard Tuggle When an innocent man barely survives a lynching, he returns as a lawman determined to bring the vigilantes to justice. Director: Ted Post A pilot is sent into the Soviet Union on a mission to steal a prototype jet fighter that can be partially controlled by a neuralink Director: Clint Eastwood A Missouri farmer joins a Confederate guerrilla unit and winds up on the run from the Union soldiers who murdered his family. Director: Clint Eastwood Edit Storyline Picking up three years after the events in Magnum Force, a threatening terrorist group called, The People's Revolutionary Strike Force declare war to the city of San Francisco and demand a ransom to be paid, otherwise they plan to blow the city apart. While Inspector 'Dirty' Harry Callahan is at a limbo following his unorthodox method during a robbery, he's at it to dispatch the terrorist group, by playing their game by being more dirty than ever. But this time, he's got a new partner, which might prove the task to be somewhat more difficult than ever, unless the two can work together. Written by Anonymous The "dirtiest" Harry of them all! See more » Genres: 22 December 1976 (USA) See more » Also Known As: Did You Know? Trivia In 1980, a writer sued Clint Eastwood for plagiarism, accusing him of taking the title of the film from one of his works. Eastwood maintained that he was inspired by the Humphrey Bogart film The Enforcer (1951) (which was also owned by Warner Bros.). The case was dismissed
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How Did Greg Norman Get His Nickname "The Shark"? | Entertainment Guide How Did Greg Norman Get His Nickname "The Shark"? by Rebecca Mayglothling Greg Norman was the No. 1 golfer in the world for 331 weeks. Julian Finney/Getty Images Sport/Getty Images Related Articles How Did George Raft Bring Realism to His Movie Roles? World Golf Hall of Famer Greg Norman has earned 91 career victories -- 20 of those occurring on the PGA Tour -- in a career that has spanned more than three decades. The Australian began to caddy for his mother as a teenager. Soon, he began playing on his own, launching his professional career in the mid-1970s. During his professional play, he acquired the nickname "The Shark." what is a fallback Childhood Greg Norman was raised with one sister in Australia. He loved swimming, fishing and contact sports. On a fateful day, he asked his mother if he could caddy for her during one of her outings. He became interested in the game, asking his mother if he could practice with her clubs. She obliged, setting her son on a winning course. Career Norman worked in a golf shop during his teens while playing in amateur golf tournaments across Australia and taking any advice the pros would lend. By 1976, Norman's determination paid off. He launched his pro career that year and soon would become the top golfer in the world. Among his tournament titles are two British Open championships -- one in 1986; the other in 1993. He also became the first player on the PGA Tour to amass $10 million in career earnings. In the Media Norman showed the persistence and determination of a great white shark. When he was playing in the 1981 Master's Tournament, a reporter remarked, "Who is that shark on the green?" The remark was picked up and printed in newspapers, labeling Norman as "The Shark." The nickname stuck and Norman embraced it as a compliment. Other Accomplishments Norman eventually bought a trademark for a great white shark logo, which now serves as the logo for Great White Shark Enterprises, Norman's business entity. Among the companies under the Great White Shark Enterprises banner are Greg Norman Golf Course Design, Greg Norman Australian Grille and Greg Norman Wine Estates. References Shark.com: Greg Norman Biography and Career Capsule About the Author Rebecca Mayglothling has worked directly with toddlers and preschoolers for more than three years. She has published numerous lesson plans online as well as parenting and teaching advice. She continues to keep ahead of parenting methods and is eager to share them through her professional writing. Photo Credits Julian Finney/Getty Images Sport/Getty Images Photo Slideshows
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Sports Sports With which sport would you most associate the commentator Ted Lowe? The 'Green Jacket' is presented to the winner of which sporting event? From what bridge does the Oxford/Cambridge boat race start? In which Olympics did Steve Redgrave win his first Olympic gold medal? In what sport do players take long and short corners? By what name is Edson Arantes do Nascimento better known? For half a mark each, give the nationality and the team (2003) of Fernando Alonso, the youngest-ever grand prix winner? What is the 'perfect score' in a game of Ten Pin Bowling? Which current premier league football team had an obsolete nickname of the Glaziers? What is the name of the new Leicester Football club stadium? What is the highest-achieveable break in snooker?
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Jet Lag: What It Is and How to Beat It - Medical News Today Jet Lag: What It Is and How to Beat It Written by Christian NordqvistReviewed by University of Illinois-Chicago, School of Medicine 4 2 Jet lag, also known as time zone change syndrome or desynchronosis, occurs when people travel rapidly from east to west, or west to east in an aircraft. Jet lag is a physiological condition that upsets our body's circadian (daily) rhythms, it is therefore classified as a circadian rhythm disorder. Jet lag symptoms tend to be more severe when the person travels from westward compared to eastward. Contents of this article: Treatments and prevention Fast facts on jet lag Here are some key points about jet lag. More detail and supporting information is in the main article. Symptoms of jet lag can include headaches , insomnia , and irritability Circadian rhythms are generated in a part of the brain called the suprachiasmatic nucleus When circadian rhythms are significantly upset, it is called jet lag Traveling from west to east tends to make jet lag worse What are circadian rhythms? Our circadian rhythms regulate our sleep-wake cycle. Circadian rhythms are 24-hour cycles in the biochemical, physiological, and behavioral processes of our bodies. They are often referred to as our body clock. Our circadian rhythms are driven by an internal time-keeping system. This biological clock is set (entrained) by external environmental factors, such as the light-dark cycle of night and day. Put simply, our circadian rhythm regulates our daily activities, such as sleep, waking, eating, and body temperature regulation. When our internal biological clock needs to be reset, it causes jet lag; other than long flights east or west, this type of resetting can cause problems in shift workers, and in some sleeping disorders. What is jet lag? People with jet lag have their sleep-wake patterns disturbed. They may feel drowsy, tired, irritable, lethargic, and slightly disoriented. The more time zones that are crossed rapidly, the more severe jet lag symptoms are likely to be. Researchers from the University of Washington revealed that the disruption occurs in two separate but linked groups of neurons in a structure called the suprachiasmatic nucleus (SCN); the SCN sits below the hypothalamus at the base of the brain. One group is synchronized with deep sleep and the effects of physical fatigue and the other controls the dream state of rapid eye movement ( REM ) sleep. The group of neurons involved in REM sleep finds it harder to adjust to the new cycle and the two groups become out of sync. The older a person is, the more severe their jet lag symptoms generally are and the longer they will take to get their body clocks back into sync. A child's symptoms will usually be much milder, and they will recover faster. Causes of jet lag If we travel across a number of time zones and experience daylight and darkness cycles different from the rhythms we are used to, our body clock will be out of sync (synchronization). Our natural circadian rhythm, our sleep-wake pattern, will be upset, as will our rhythms for eating and working. Our hormone regulation may be out of sync with what is going on around us; also, our body temperature, which has a daily cycle, might be out of sync. Until all of these factors can respond properly to our new environment, we are jet-lagged. Traveling through time zones, and also from the northern hemisphere to the southern hemisphere at the same time can cause additional problems. Not only does the body have to get used to a new time zone, but the seasons are different. For instance, if you suffer from hay fever and leave the northern hemisphere in fall and land about 400 miles south of Buenos Aires, Argentina, your dormant hay fever may return. Your body will have to cope with a change in daily occurrences as well as seasonal phenomena. However, for jet lag to occur, there has to be an east-west or west-east movement. Flying from Chicago to Santiago, Chile will not cause jet lag because it is directly south, no time zones are crossed. But, e
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the jet airliner the jet airliner the jet airliner The De Havilland Comet was the world's first jet airliner Like perhaps no other single technology, the jet engine revolutionized air travel around the world. Unlike the old propeller-driven planes that were powered by piston engines, jet planes could fly at tremendous speeds, thus cutting down travel time. Jet-equipped airplanes also could climb faster and fly higher. Both the U.S. Air Force and civil aircraft builders found these capabilities attractive in the years after World War II when international contacts stretched across the globe. There were, however, major concerns about transferring jet engine technology to the commercial aviation sector. Airline executives in the post-war era were aware that, although jet engines were simpler than the old piston engines, they also had high operating temperatures that required very expensive metal alloy components that ultimately would affect an aircraft's longevity and reliability. Moreover, jet engines used far greater amounts of fuel. The initially low takeoff speed would also require longer runways. All of this added up to increased costs. As a result, U.S. passenger air carriers did not support the building of jet airliners in the immediate post-war years, and adopted a �wait-and-see� approach before embarking on this risky path. The British Overseas Aircraft Corporation (BOAC), the national British carrier, first introduced a commercial jet airliner into service. The 36-seat Comet 1, built by De Havilland, flew for the first time on July 27, 1949. BOAC inaugurated the world's first commercial jet service on May 2, 1952. Initial flights took passengers from London to Johannesburg in South Africa, with stops in Rome, Beirut, Khartoum (in Sudan), Entebbe (in Kenya), and Livingstone, near Victoria Falls. At the time, the top cruising speed of the most well known piston-engine aircraft, the DC-3, was about 180 miles per hour (290 kilometres per hour). With the Comet, passengers could travel comfortably at 480 miles per hour (772 kilometres per hour), making it a revolutionary leap in air travel. The Comet also provided conditions that contrasted sharply to piston-engine planes: the planes were vibration-free and relatively quiet. Unfortunately, the Comet was the victim of a number of tragic accidents, and BOAC suspended flights within two years. Engineers found that the planes suffered from metal fatigue, especially around rivet holes, due to the need to repeatedly pressurize and depressurize the aircraft. In 1952, Pan American Airways had already put in an order for the new 76-seat Comet 3, but the crashes of the earlier Comet put the contract into doubt. By this time, domestic U.S. companies had begun their own programs to build jet airliners. Several factors, such as improved jet engines, now convinced these companies to reconsider their initial reluctance to build commercial jet planes. Of all the airlines in the United States, Pan American, which the U.S. government considered its �chosen instrument� to represent the American commercial air fleet abroad, was undoubtedly a pioneer in embracing jet aviation. Juan Trippe, the airlines' legendary chief executive officer, had early on expressed a keen interest in operating a passenger jet service capable of flying nonstop across the North Atlantic. Having seen the bright promise of the British Comet fade, Trippe played off two of the biggest domestic airplane builders, Boeing and Douglas. Both companies vied to appeal to Pan American's needs and offered the Boeing 707 and DC-8, respectivel
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12 Months of the Year Calendar with holidays worldwide Tracking the Moon's Orbit The months of the year originated as a way to mark time and break up the seasons into shorter periods based on the Moon’s orbit around the Earth. Months were invented and first used in Mesopotamia to measure the natural period related to the cycle of the moon. Names of full moons The addition of January and February moved the months September , October , November , and December to later in the year so they no longer correspond with the original meaning of their names. In the Roman calendar their original names in Latin mean the “seventh”, “eighth”, “ninth”, and “tenth” month. Is there a perfect calendar? There are many calendars that use months to divide up the year. The Islamic calendar, the Hebrew calendar, and the Hindu calendar are a few examples. Although the Gregorian calendar is the most commonly used calendar today, other calendars are still used to calculate certain holidays and annual feasts to correspond with the Gregorian calendar. Old Names of Months Months in the ancient Roman calendar include: Mercedonius - an occasional month after February that would be used to realign the Roman calendar. Today we use Leap Day for this alignment. Quintilis - renamed July in honor of Julius Caesar in 44 BCE. Sextilis - renamed August in honor of Roman Emperor Augustus in 8 BCE. How Many Have 28, 30, or 31 Days? The Gregorian calendar has 4 months that are 30 days long and 7 months that are 31 days long. February is the only month that is 28 days long in common years and 29 days long in leap years. The 12 Months of the Year The Gregorian calendar and the Julian calendar both consist of the following twelve months:
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'80s Actual: Only Fools And Horses 17.4.12 Only Fools And Horses An historic TV listing page from the Sun, 8 September, 1981... The very first episode of Only Fools And Horses is about to be broadcast. Unfortunately, I was hooked on The Flame Trees of Thika, and missed it! From the Sun: David Jason blunders into a world of birds, bets and shady deals as the star of a new comedy series tonight. The funny little man from A Sharp Intake Of Breath plays fast-talking fly-boy Del Boy Trotter in Only Fools And Horses (BBC1, 8.30) But his deals never seem to come off. The title of the seven-part comedy series sums up Trotter's philosophy - work is only for fools and horses. Trotter, a South Londoner, has a younger brother and aged grandfather to support. He holds a deeply felt conviction that someone somewhere is making an easy fortune and that sooner or later he will do the same. Jason says: "Trotter feels that because he doesn't take anything out of the State he doesn't see why he should put anything back. "He doesn't believe in paying any tax he can avoid." Jason, a bachelor, has a country cottage in the Home Counties, where he writes radio shows. In tonight's programme, Trotter buys a cargo of executive brief cases - only to find he cannot sell them because they are hot property. In 1980, BBC scriptwriter John Sullivan, having completed work on his previous TV series, Citizen Smith, was looking for a new project. Would a comedy set in the world of football set the 1980s alight? The BBC thought not, and they didn't like Sullivan's follow-up idea for a comedy centred on a street trader in London, either. But Sullivan persisted, and, with a little help from producer and director Ray Butt, won the day. The BBC commissioned a first series. The working title for the new show was Readies, but the show's actual title turned out to be Only Fools And Horses. "Why do only fools and horses work?" was the question posed by the famous theme song (which took a little time to arrive), and Del Boy Trotter wanted to get rich quick. The title was highly appropriate. John Sullivan was born in Balham, South London, in 1946, of Irish and English parentage. He grew up in a poor community, full of characters and comedy, as he later recounted. At school, he met the works of Charles Dickens and was never the same again. As a young man in the early 1960s, John Sullivan had several jobs, including one in the used car trade. Interviewed years later, he said that during that time he met "a lot of villains, quite a rich seam to tap into later when I started writing. " In other interviews, he spoke of his need to break away from his poor background and make some money. In 1962, Sullivan was hugely impressed by a BBC Comedy Playhouse production, featuring the characters of old man Steptoe and his frustrated son, Harold - desperate to break away from his grotty old dad and the scrapyard they ran. Sullivan was impressed by the drama and comedy in the show, and this would later influence his own work. In the late 1960s, he started sending scripts to the BBC - but each one came back rejected. By the early 1970s, Sullivan was working as a plumber and still nursing ambitions to be a TV writer. He married Sharon Usher in 1974 and took an unusual route into the BBC for an aspiring scriptwriter - working in props, set dressing and scene shifting. At the Beeb, Sullivan met Ronnie Barker, who got him to write some sketches for the Two Ronnies, and the legendary comedy producer Dennis Main Wilson, who championed Sullivan's cause. The result was Citizen Smith making its TV debut as a series in November 1977. Wolfie Smith, lead character of the series and head of the Tooting Popular Front, was inspired by a man Sullivan had seen in a pub in 1968. Citizen Smith ran until December 1980. And so, we're back to the beginning of this article, with Sullivan finishing work on Citizen Smith in 1980 and looking for another series idea... Sullivan drew extensively on his own background and life experiences for Only Fools... - Del's love of fancy foreign phrases, for instan
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The Strong Delusion - Job�s Three Friends - Eliphaz, Bildad and Zophar When Job’s three friends - Eliphaz, Bildad and Zophar - heard of his adversity, they came to visit him, saying they wanted to comfort him (Job 2:11). But they didn’t actually comfort him at all, when we see the way they spoke to him later on. They only criticised and accused him. All three of them were in fellowship with the devil, the accuser of the brethren. These three men were jealous of Job, because Job was a godly man and a rich man and everything was going well for him and for his family. Many believers are jealous of godly men, when they see their influence and ministry - and are often waiting for some calamity to hit them. We know that the devil is eager for some calamity to befall godly people. But there are believers who wait for that too, and who are secretly happy when it happens. These three men pretended that they were very sorry for Job. They wept when they saw Job and tore their robes and threw dust over their heads. They were really good actors. But secretly they were delighted, because they were jealous of him. These three preachers only knew about God. They didn’t know God personally. That’s why God couldn’t point out any of them to Satan. Godly men suffer attacks from the devil, sometimes from their wives, sometimes physically, and at times financially too as God takes them through many trials to sanctify them. But perhaps their greatest trials are from their friends and brothers who are jealous of them! Unfortunately there is a lot of this in Christian work, where Christian workers hope that something bad will happen to a more anointed worker, so that that his ministry will be destroyed. When God’s blessing and anointing are on a godly man, and someone else is jealous of him, God may allow some physical calamity to come to that man, in order to expose the other person’s wicked jealousy. Once the other man’s evil has been exposed, God will heal the sickness and restore the godly man to health. All three of these men could not truly understand why Job suffered as he did. They could only find fault with him. That is because they were religious people like the Pharisees later on, in Jesus’ time. There is a difference between a spiritual man and a religious man. Spiritual people have been misunderstood by religious people in every generation. The Bible says that “all who live godly in Christ Jesus will be persecuted” (2Tim.3:12). There are no exceptions to this rule. So, if you don’t want to be misunderstood by other people, then don’t be godly! 1Corinthians 2:15 says that “a spiritual man cannot be discerned by those who are not spiritual”. A godly man is therefore a very lonely man - because very few can understand him. His actions are misunderstood and his words are misunderstood, even by those who know the Scriptures well. Religious people know only facts about God. They don’t know God Himself. In the midst of many religious people, one will find only a few who know God Himself. Job was one of those rare individuals. If you are a person who knows God, you will be misunderstood by people who only know about God. Remember that religious people could not recognise Jesus and thought He was the prince of devils. How can they recognise a godly man today? There were two religious groups in Jesus’ time, the Pharisees and the Sadducees. The Pharisees were the fundamentalists, and the Sadducees were the liberals. But of these two, the Pharisees opposed Jesus more than the Sadducees. In the same way, today, it won’t be the liberals who criticise a godly man as much as the fundamentalists. But even though a godly man may be a lonely person in this world, God does not forsake him. God allows the trials he faces to give him an education. James says, “We count those blessed who endured. You have heard of the endurance of Job and have seen the outcome or the end of the Lord’s dealings that the Lord is full of compassion and is merciful” (Jas.5:11). The testimony of every godly man will be: “The Lord is full of compassion and is merciful. Even t
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Pharaohs of the Bible Pharaohs of the Bible Dion Astwood, 2004 Traditional synchronisms of Egypt and Israel are likely to be incorrect as they do not correspond to the descriptions as given in Scripture. They tend to be made on date matching, that is a date in Scripture as defined by the Bible is matched with a date defined by Egyptian records and archeology. This does not take into account the circumstances surrounding the situations described in the Bible and subsequently Egyptian records do not appear to correspond to Scripture. The Scriptural chronology is relatively robust, but the same can not be said of the Egyptian. What follows is a description of the Pharaohs and Egypt as given in Scripture with the Scriptural time periods. If the Egyptian records can be identified which give the identity of the Pharaohs mentioned in the Bible, then the Egyptian chronology can be adjusted (and others that are based on Egypt). Though BC dates are often used, AM dates are more useful when working from the Bible and are used here. There are potentially 20 royal Egyptians mentioned in the Bible, though some are likely identical, for example the Pharaoh Potiphar was offical to when Joseph came to Egypt was possibly the Pharaoh that Joseph served 13 years later. They are as follows: A Following is information concerning these royal Egyptians as given by Scripture. Information concerning the Pharaohs as given by Scripture Pharaoh A Abram departed to Canaan in 2083 at age 75. He went to Egypt sometime between then and 2093 when Hagar conceives Ishmael; probably earlier in this decade. Pharaoh A took Sarai into his harem and gave Abraham gifts. Pharaoh’s household was inflicted with severe plagues, probably diseases. Pharaoh B Joseph was taken to Egypt in 2276 age 17, nearly 200 years after Abram’s visit. He was sold to Pharaoh B’s official named Potiphar. Pharaoh C Potiphar had Joseph put in jail. In 2287 Pharaoh’s butler and baker were also put in jail. This was 11 years after Joseph had arrived in Egypt and this Pharaoh may be the same as Pharaoh B. Pharaoh made Joseph the primeminister in 2289, Joseph was 2nd to the Pharaoh. Joseph was called: Adviser to Pharaoh Lord over Pharaoh’s household Ruler over all the land of Egypt Following this there was 7 years of agricultural prosperity than had been predicted beforehand because of a dream the Pharoah had interpreted by Joseph, and Egypt collected 1/5 of the grain to store. 7 years of famine followed that again had been prophesied and Egypt had made prior preparations for this famine. The years of plenty were 2290-2296 and the years of famine were 2297-2303. Joseph bought all the land of Egypt for Pharaoh, except that of the priests. A law is passed by Joseph that states that 1/5 of the crop belongs to Pharaoh. Joseph was named Zaphenath-Paneah by the Pharaoh and Joseph’s wife’s name was Asenath. She was the daughter of a priest of On called Potiphera. The Hebrews came to live in Goshen in Egypt in 2298 and stayed 215 years until 2513. The land of Goshen (or part of it) was also called Rameses. The Egyptians and Hebrews were segregated and the Egyptians did not eat with the Hebrews. In 2298 Jacob blesses the Pharaoh. The minimum time Pharaoh C ruled was from jailing the butler in 2287 to the end of the famine in 2303, or 17 years. Pharaoh D Joseph returned to Canaan to bury Jacob in 2315. Although this Pharaoh may be the same as Pharaoh C, the request Joseph makes to bury his father Jacob by way of the royal court leaves the possibility that this was a subsequent Pharaoh. If B, C and D are all the same person, this Pharaoh ruled at least from 2276 to 2315, or 40 years. Pharaoh E The Pharaoh of the oppression did not know Joseph, and Joseph’s generation had died. Joseph died in 2361 and Levi died c. 2392. He forced the Hebrews into hard labour and they built Pithom and Rameses as store cities. The building material was of bricks and mortar. The bricks contained straw initially but subsequently may not have. The Pharaoh decreed the murder of Hebrew boys first by the midwives then by drown
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Table tennis | A for Athlete | Fandom powered by Wikia Wikipdia:Table Tennis This article is a stub . You can help A for Athlete by expanding it . Table tennis is a sport in which two or four players hit a lightweight, hollow ball back and forth to each other with paddles. The game takes place on a hard table divided by a net. Players must allow a ball played towards them only one bounce on their side of the table and must return it so that it bounces on the opposite side. Points are scored when the opponent fails to return the ball within the rules. Play is fast and demands quick reactions. A skilled player can impart Wikipedia:spin to the ball, which makes its bounce and reaction on the opponent paddle or racket difficult to predict or return with confidence. Table tennis originated in England in the 1880s as an after-dinner amusement for upper-class Victorians. A line of books was used as a net, a rounded top of a champagne cork or knot of string as a ball, and a cigar box lid as a paddle. [1] Table tennis evolved into the modern game in Europe, the United States and Japan [2] . The game is controlled by the International Table Tennis Federation (ITTF), founded in 1926. Since 1988, table tennis is an olympic sport which includes four events : men's singles, women's singles , men's doubles, women's doubles. Contents Edit A standard table tennis table, together with a racket and ball. Table tennis is a sport where two or four players hit a ball with rackets back and forth to each other on a table, in a manner similar to tennis . The rules are slightly different, but the concept is quite similar. In singles play, the serve is not required to cross from the server's right-hand court to the receiver's right-hand court (or left to left) as it is in tennis . However, serving across is required in doubles play. Ball spin, speed, placement, strategy and tactics play an important part in competitive table tennis matches. The speed of the ball can vary from slow serves with much spin to smashes that travel as fast as 112.5 kilometers per hour (70 mph). [3] The game is played on a 274 cm × 152.5 cm × 76 cm high (9 ft × 5 ft × 30 inches high) playing surface. The International Table Tennis Federation requires an area not less than 14 m long, 7 m wide and 5 m high for competitions. No limitations in size or shape are specified. Modern rackets usually have a thin layer of rubber covering the racket's striking surface. The rubber may have pimples pointing outwards or inwards, as well as a thin layer of sponge between the plywood center and the rubber surface. Since spin plays a large role in the modern sport of table tennis, the composition of the rubber and the combination of sponge and rubber is designed to maximize the amount of spin and speed a player can impart onto the ball. Other technological improvements include the use of carbon or other synthetic layers as part of the blade to increase the size of the sweet spot or the stiffness of the blade. The ball used in table tennis has a diameter of 40 mm, is made of celluloid , and is hollow. A three star rating on a ball usually implies a top quality ball, in relation to its bounce, roundness and their respective consistency between balls of the same make and type. The winner is the first to score 11 points, with each player alternating serves every two points. At 10-10 (or deuce) the players alternate with every serve; the winner is then the first person to gain a clear two points advantage over his opponent. The 11 point game is an International Table Tennis Federation ( ITTF ) change which occurred in 2001. All games played at national level and at international tournaments (ITTF) are played to 11 points in either a best of five (5) games (preliminaries) or best of seven (7) games format (championship matches). History Edit Table tennis depicted on a 1987 postage stamp from the DDR The game has its origins in England as an after-dinner amusement for upper-class Victorians in the 1880s . Mimicking the game of tennis in an indoor environment, everyday objects were originally
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quizballs 50 -- part 2 - Google Groups quizballs 50 -- part 2 41. What Cumbrian town was used as a 2007 pilot for the digital TV switch-over? 42. It was announced in April 2007 that Lord Justice Scott Baker would replace Baroness Butler-Sloss in what position? 43. What remarkable sale price did Damien Hirst's diamond-encrusted skull achieve? 44. Which world champion 400m runner successfully overturned her Olympic Games ban for missing drug tests? 45. Monks featured strongly in the September protests in which country? 46. Which northern England city was flooded by torrential rain on on 25 June 2007? 47. In what US city did Barack Obama announce his presidential candidacy in February 2007? 48. Which Bollywood actor was at the centre of the 2007 Big Brother TV Show racism uproar? 49. Shinzo Abe resigned in September 2007 as prime minister of which country? 50. Which corporation bought 1.6% of Facebook for $240m? 51. The Kate Moss Collection was launched by what store chain? 52. The two CDs lost by the UK department HMRC (Her Majesty's Revenue and Customs) contained personal details of 20m people relating to claims of what? 53. Who resigned as England cricket coach after the 2007 Ashes series 5-0 defeat? 54. What nickname was used by the media for the senior policeman in charge of the Cash for Honours investigation? 55. In May 2007 Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum announced the biggest what in history to date? 56. Intensive British forces operations in Afghanistan through 2007 were centred in which province? 57. In what significant UK location was the August 2007 Climate Change Camp sited? 58. Which movie star left the much publicized 'rude pig' phone message for his twelve year old daughter? 59. In a bizarre 2007 confessional frenzy, Ruth Kelly, Jacqui Smith, Harriet Harman, Hazel Blears and Alistair Darling where among several British government ministers to make what admission? 60. At the end of 2007 how many England Premiership football (soccer) clubs were foreign owned? 61. In June 2007 the Millennium Dome re-opened under what name? 62. Which famous aviator and adventurer went missing over the Nevada Desert in September 2007? 63. The perfume brand 'Mwah' was launched in 2007 by which 'celebrity'? 64. What country celebrated on August 15th 2007 its 60th anniversary of independence from British rule? 65. Who resigned as World Bank President after failing to disprove allegations of his nepotism? 66. Which country won the 2007 FIFA Women's World Cup? 67. Following an Ofcom investigation which TV company was judged in September 2007 to be the worst offending in the premium line phone-in scandals? 68. What film won the 2007 Academy Award for Best Picture? 69. Speculation towards the end of 2007 suggested that Rupert Murdoch's News International Group was in discussion to buy what significant business networking website? 70. Which rapper cancelled his UK tour when refused entry to the country? 71. What was the name of the Space Shuttle which launched on June 8th 2007? 72. Who made this amusing statement: "I have expressed a degree of regret that may be equated with an apology..." ? 73. Whose secret donations of over half a million pounds caused a big problem for the Labour Party when they were exposed in November 2007? 74. Who became the new French president in 2007? 75. Who was charged with fraud when he reappeared five years after going missing in a canoe off the Cleveland coast? 76. Clarence Mitchell was appointed media spokesman for whom in September 2007? 77. Which Formula One racing team was expelled from the 2007 Constructors Championship for spying on a competitor? 78. Blake Fielder-Civil achieved notoriety as whose errant husband? 79. Which former newspaper owner and business mogul was sentenced to 78 months imprisonment for fraud in December 2007? 80. Which major city switched off its lights for an hour on the evening of 31 March 2007 as a political statement about climate change? 81. What was the village and laboratory site na
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2006 Academy Awards® Winners and History Monster House (2006) Actor: FOREST WHITAKER in "The Last King of Scotland," Leonardo DiCaprio in "Blood Diamond," Ryan Gosling in "Half Nelson," Peter O'Toole in "Venus," Will Smith in "The Pursuit of Happyness" Actress: HELEN MIRREN in "The Queen," Penelope Cruz in "Volver," Judi Dench in "Notes on a Scandal," Meryl Streep in "The Devil Wears Prada," Kate Winslet in "Little Children" Supporting Actor: ALAN ARKIN in "Little Miss Sunshine," Jackie Earle Haley in "Little Children," Djimon Honsou in "Blood Diamond," Eddie Murphy in "Dreamgirls," Mark Wahlberg in "The Departed" Supporting Actress: JENNIFER HUDSON in "Dreamgirls," Adriana Barraza in "Babel," Cate Blanchett in "Notes on a Scandal," Abigail Breslin in "Little Miss Sunshine," Rinko Kikuchi in "Babel" Director: MARTIN SCORSESE for "The Departed," Clint Eastwood for "Letters From Iwo Jima," Stephen Frears for "The Queen," Paul Greengrass for "United 93," Alejandro González Iñárritu for "Babel" The 2006 nominees continued Hollywood's trend of nominating relatively low-to-modestly budgeted films with ensemble casts and personal subjects, again eschewing big budgeted Hollywood studio epics, though in this year, three of the Best Picture-nominated films were at least partially bankrolled by a major studio. Three of the five films were released by specialty divisions, while director Clint Eastwood's Letters From Iwo Jima was able to be made by a studio, using his reputation to get financing for its narrowly-appealing content. It was one of the most diverse and international rosters of nominees and winners in recent Academy history. The five films that were nominated for Best Picture had a total of only 26 nominations -- the fewest since 1932/1933 (when 10 films were nominated for the top prize but there were fewer awards categories). No single film received nominations in more than six categories. And the Oscar wins were spread out over numerous films - many received either one or two awards. As with last year, there was a perceived backlash against flashy, "popcorn" Best Picture nominees and winners. Mega-budget, special effects-heavy box-office blockbusters that received minimal nominations included: Gore Verbinski's Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest (4 technical nominations, with a sole Oscar win for Best Visual Effects), one of the fastest grossing films in history, reaching $100M and $200M box office dollars in record time, and grossing over $1B worldwide, as the second part of a planned trilogy Brett Ratner's X-Men: The Last Stand (no nominations), the third film in the series, grossing box-office of about $460 worldwide Ron Howard's The Da Vinci Code (no nominations), which grossed over $750M worldwide despite savage reviews Superman Returns (one nomination for Best Visual Effects), the fifth in the series, directed by former X-Men director Bryan Singer and a total worldwide box-office of almost $400M Martin Campbell's Casino Royale (no nominations), the exciting 007 "reboot" starring Daniel Craig as the new James Bond, which grossed about $550M worldwide J.J. Abrams' Mission Impossible III (no nominations), starring and
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2001 Academy Awards® Winners and History Jimmy Neutron: Boy Genius (2001) Monsters, Inc. (2001) Actor: DENZEL WASHINGTON in "Training Day," Russell Crowe in "A Beautiful Mind," Sean Penn in "I Am Sam," Will Smith in "Ali," Tom Wilkinson in "In the Bedroom" Actress: HALLE BERRY in "Monster's Ball," Judi Dench in "Iris," Nicole Kidman in "Moulin Rouge!," Sissy Spacek in "In the Bedroom," Renee Zellwegger in "Bridget Jones's Diary" Supporting Actor: JIM BROADBENT in "Iris," Ethan Hawke in "Training Day," Ben Kingsley in "Sexy Beast," Ian McKellen in " The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring ," Jon Voight in "Ali" Supporting Actress: JENNIFER CONNELLY in "A Beautiful Mind," Helen Mirren in "Gosford Park," Maggie Smith in "Gosford Park," Marisa Tomei in "In the Bedroom," Kate Winslet in "Iris" Director: RON HOWARD for "A Beautiful Mind," Ridley Scott for "Black Hawk Down," Robert Altman for "Gosford Park," Peter Jackson for " The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring ," David Lynch for "Mulholland Drive" This year's ceremony, hosted by Whoopi Goldberg (for her fourth time), was notable as being the longest ever - at 4 hours, 23 minutes. It also marked the first year that the Best Animated Feature Film category was offered. This was a year of eclectic Best Picture-nominated films: a sword-and-sorcery Hobbit/elves fantasy adventure, the first in a trilogy, The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring a period murder mystery set in a British estate, Gosford Park an audacious musical romance set in a decadent, late 19th century Parisian nightclub/dance-hall/theatre, Moulin Rouge a drama about an afflicted, Nobel Prize-winning mathematical genius, the ultimate winner A Beautiful Mind another intimate drama about the torment of a New England (Maine) family over a son's sudden murder, In the Bedroom This was the tenth consecutive year that Miramax had a Best Picture nominee (this year, it was In the Bedroom) - a record for any studio. For the newly-created category - Best Animated Feature Film, according to the Academy's rules, an 'animated film' had to be at least 70 minutes in length, have a significant amount of major animated characters, and be at least 75% animated. The three nominees this year were Jimmy Neutron: Boy Genius Monsters, Inc. PDI/Dreamworks' Shrek (the winner), with its lovable green ogre (Mike Myers) and smart-alec donkey (Eddie Murphy). [Note: This was the first-ever Oscar for an animated feature film.] Three of the five Best Picture-nominated films had specifically fanciful elements: the dazzling musical fantasy of Moulin Rouge the epic fantasy tale The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring the delusionary fantasies of the main character's mind in A Beautiful Mind The Best Picture winner was A Beautiful Mind (with eight nominations and four major wins): Best Director (Ron Howard), Best Supporting Actress (Jennifer Connelly), and Best Adapted Screenplay (Akiva Goldsman). First time nominee and former child actor/director Ron Howard's case study drama and romance was loosely adapted from Sylvia Nasar's prize-winning biography about a courageous Princeton Univ. math genius experiencing a harrowing struggle with mental illness (schizophrenia). To
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Urban Dictionary: Heterophobia Heterophobia It is or it means male or female sharing any other sexual like, than heterosexuals who have a persistent, abnormal, and irrational fear of heterosexual activities that compels one to avoid it, despite a heterosexual folk desire. Heterophobia is an unreasoning disgust or intense aversion of heterosexuals, frequently supported by erroneous, and faulty statements about heterosexuals. 1. Aversion to heterosexual people or their lifestyle or culture. 2. Is a behavior or an act based on this aversion. 3. Is a strong dislike or aversion to heterosexual people. 4. Is an irrational fear of, aversion to, antipathy towards heterosexuals. 5. Is people who endulge in bigotry or intolerance because of the heterophobia sickness. heterophobia: heterosexuals are promoted by the media, flaunt their sexuality, heterosexuals are pervert those are unrealistic thoughts of heterophobia Heterophobia Unreasoning prejudice against heterosexuals or their sexuality, the LGBT equivalent of reverse racism , and the inverse of homophobia . Commonly manifested as a disgust with the very idea of straight sexuality and/or reproduction, it copies the prejudices of homophobia, including the idea that straightness is unnatural, or unhealthy, or can somehow be "cured." Frequently paired with prejudice towards the opposite sex, this is surprisingly common in the LGBT community, but is often not addressed, due to concerns political correctness. At the same time, it has also been used a propaganda slur by homophobes , who level the charge at any gay or lesbian who stands up for their rights. As such, it is a highly contentious term. Being gay is one thing, but saying that women can't please men?! That's just heterophobia!
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Fear of Beards Phobia – Pogonophobia You are here: Home / Phobias / Fear of Beards Phobia – Pogonophobia Fear of Beards Phobia – Pogonophobia Pogonophobia is the irrational, persistent and often unwarranted fear of beards. The word is derived from Greek pogon (beard) and phobos (fear). Mothers often warn their daughters to “never trust a man with beard or facial hair unless he is Santa Claus”. In the United States, there has not been a president with a beard since the 1800s. The fear of beard or facial hair on other people can cause a great deal of anxiety to a Pogonophobic. This can severely affect his/her health and mental wellbeing. The phobia is known to affect thousands of people worldwide. Causes of fear of beards phobia Pogonophobia may be caused owing to a variety of reasons. At some point, there might have been a negative or traumatic event in the sufferer’s past linked with men with beards. The unconscious mind then creates the phobic response as a protective mechanism. Facial hair is often viewed as a sign of ruggedness. The ‘unclean-unshaved’ look is associated with illness, misfortune, or homeless people etc. Phobics tend to think of bearded men “as coming from unhygienic places or not having access to materials for cleaning and shaving”. Stereotypes about bearded men not being trustworthy, benign TV shows or books depicting trauma caused by bearded individuals can also trigger Pogonophobia. Post 9/11 the fear of beards phobia increased as the perpetrators of the act were a bearded group of religious fanatics. Some cultures and religious doctrines force men to keep facial hair. In Western countries though, beard is considered to be out of fashion. The western portrayal of Jesus is usually without a beard though most paintings of Da Vinci, including “The Last Supper”, show Him with a beard. While the fear of beards phobia can affect all genders and ages, it is usually women who are known to become “uncomfortable” around men with beards. A survey shows that most women do not mind a bit of stubble or “five o’clock shadow”, but a full-fledged beard was a ‘turn-off’ for 9 out of 10 women who participated in the survey. In America, the most famous bearded president was Abraham Lincoln. However, majority of the political candidates, members of Congress or presidents today are known to prefer the clean shaven look as it “helps them earn the trust in the minds their voters”. Symptoms of Pogonophobia People living with Pogonophobia have to pay a real price in terms of their health, careers and social interactions. The problem significantly impacts their quality of life as the sufferers experience different symptoms based on the level of their fear. These include: Shortness of breath or hyperventilating around bearded men Irregular heart beat/palpitations
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Specific Intervals Specific intervals are measured both on the staff and in half steps on the keyboard. As you learned in the previous lesson, C to D and C to Db are both generic seconds. Specifically, however, C to D is one half step larger than C to Db. Let's learn a few specific intervals. A major second is made up of two half steps. C to D is a major second since it is a generic second on the staff and two half steps on the keyboard. E to F# would be another example of a major second. A major third is made up of four half steps. C to E is a major third. E to G# is also a major third. A perfect fourth is made up of five half steps. C to F is a perfect fourth. F to Bb is also a perfect fourth. A perfect fifth is made up of seven half steps. C to G is a perfect fifth. B to F# is also a perfect fifth. A major sixth is made up of nine half steps. C to A is a major sixth. Eb to C is also a major sixth. A major seventh is made up of eleven half steps. C to B is a major seventh. D to C# is also a major seventh. Finally, a perfect eighth (or perfect octave) is made up of twelve half steps. C to C is a perfect eighth. The terms ''major'' and ''perfect'' refer to the interval's quality. Only seconds, thirds, sixths, and sevenths can have a major quality. Firsts, fourths, fifths, and eighths use ''perfect'' instead. Next, let's discuss minor intervals. A minor interval has one less half step than a major interval. For example: since C to E is a major third (4 half steps), C to Eb is a minor third (3 half steps). E to G is also a minor third (since E to G# is a major third). Since minor intervals transform from major intervals; only seconds, thirds, sixths, and sevenths can be ''minor''. An augmented interval has one more half step than a perfect interval. Since C to F is a perfect fourth (5 half steps), C to F# would be an augmented fourth (6 half steps). F to B is also an augmented fourth (since F to Bb is a perfect fourth). Major intervals can be augmented by adding a half step. For example, since C to A is a major sixth (9 half steps), C to A# is an augmented sixth (10 half steps). Db to B is also an augmented 6th (Since Db to Bb is a major sixth). A diminished interval has one less half step than a perfect interval. Since C to G is a perfect fifth (7 half steps), C to Gb would be a diminished fifth (6 half steps). B to F is also a diminished fifth (since B to F# is a perfect fifth). Minor intervals can also be diminished by subtracting a half step. Recall that C to B is a major seventh (11 half steps) and C to Bb is a minor seventh (10 half steps). C to Bbb is a diminished seventh (9 half steps). This chart shows the relationship among the different interval qualities. This chart shows the number of half steps that each specific interval contains.
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In the Bible, which prophet is usually accepted as the author of the book of Lamentations?
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When Was the Book of Lamentations Written? - Questions & Answers Questions & Answers When Was the Book of Lamentations Written? When Was the Book of Lamentations Written? Discuss (7) The common conception is that the book of Lamentations , which mourns the destruction of the first Holy Temple and the ensuing exile of the Jewish nation, was written in reaction to those tragic events. Many paintings depict the prophet Jeremiah, the author of Lamentations, penning the work while in the background Jerusalem and the Temple are going up in smoke. In actuality, the widely accepted Jewish view is that Lamentations (or at least the bulk of it) was penned years before the actual calamitous events it depicts. The first Temple was destroyed in the year 423 BCE. Seventeen years earlier, G‑d instructed Jeremiah, “Take for yourself a scroll and write upon it all the words that I have spoken to you concerning Israel and concerning Judah . . . Perhaps the house of Judah will hear all the evil that I plan to do to them, in order that they should repent, each man of his evil way, and I will forgive their iniquity and their sin.” Jeremiah, who was imprisoned at the time (apparently because King Jehoiakim was tired of listening to Jeremiah’s prophecies foretelling the fall of Jerusalem), dictated to his devoted student Baruch ben Neriah three chapters, each chapter consisting of 22 verses, each verse beginning with a different letter, following the order of the Hebrew alphabet. These chapters vividly and heart-wrenchingly describe the tragedies and calamities that would befall Judah. The chapters speak in past tense, lamenting these events as if they had already occurred. Baruch wrote these chapters on a scroll and, at the prophet’s instruction, read them to the people gathered in the Temple. Ultimately, the document was read before King Jehoiakim, who upon hearing only the first few verses callously tossed the scroll into the fireplace. G‑d then instructed Jeremiah to rewrite the prophecies. Jeremiah again dictated the prophecies to his student, this time adding an additional chapter—one that contained 66 verses, the first three starting with the letter aleph, the next three with a beit, and so on. 1 The first three chapters that Jeremiah wrote constitute chapters 1, 2 and 4 of the book of Lamentations. The 66-verse chapter he added is chapter 3. Chapter 5—the only chapter that isn’t an alphabetical acrostic, though it too contains 22 verses—was added by Jeremiah at a later time. (Chapter 4 was originally composed as a eulogy for King Josiah (Yoshiyahu), Jehoiakim’s father. 2 Unlike Jehoiakim, Josiah was a truly saintly individual, as the Torah testifies ( II Kings 23:25) : “Before him there was no king like him who returned to G‑d with all his heart and with all his soul and with all his might, according to the entire Torah of Moses, and after him no one [of his stature] arose.” 3 ) And indeed, seventeen years later, on the ninth of Av in the year 3338 from creation, the Temple was destroyed and the Jews led into captivity—precisely as Jeremiah had prophesied. 4 Ever since, the book of Lamentations is read every year on the eve of the ninth of Av. May G‑d soon comfort us and usher in the time when we will be doubly consoled with the coming of Moshiach and the rebuilding of the Holy Temple. Footnotes
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Stephen King - 'Salem's Lot (Audiobook) » Vector, Photoshop PSDAfter Effects, Tutorials, Template, 3D, Categories: E-Books & Audio Books » Audio Books English - Mp3 - AudioBook - Unabridged - 620 MB 'Salem's Lot is a 1975 horror fiction novel written by the American author Stephen King. It was his second novel to be published. The story involves a writer named Ben Mears who returns to the town where he lived as a boy between the ages of 9 through 13 (Jerusalem's Lot, or 'Salem's Lot for short) in Maine, New England, to discover that the residents are all becoming vampires. The town would be a location that would be revisited in the short stories "Jerusalem's Lot" and "One for the Road", both from King's 1978 short story collection Night Shift. Stephen King - 'Salem's Lot (Audiobook) HI-SPEED DOWNLOAD Free 300 GB with Full DSL-Broadband Speed! The title King originally chose for his book was Second Coming, but he later decided on Jerusalem's Lot. King stated the reason being that his wife, novelist Tabitha King, thought the original title sounded too much like a "bad sex story". King's publishers then shortened it to the current title, thinking the author's choice sounded too religious. 'Salem's Lot has been adapted into a television mini-series twice, first in 1979 and then in 2004. It was also adapted by the BBC as a seven part radio play in 1995. The novel was nominated for the World Fantasy Award for Best Novel in 1976. In two separate interviews, King conceded that ‘Salem’s Lot was his personal favorite book of those which he has written. In his 1983 Playboy Interview the interviewer mentioned that because it was his favorite, King was planning a sequel, but he has more recently stated on his website that since his Dark Tower series picked up the story already, in the novels “Wolves of The Calla” and "Song of Susanna," he felt there was no longer a need for one.[3] In 1987 he told Phil Konstantin in "The Highway Patrolman" magazine: "In a way it is my favorite story, mostly because of what it says about small towns. They are kind of a dying organism right now. The story seems sort of down home to me. I have a special cold spot in my heart for it!" [4] The book is dedicated to King's daughter Naomi: "For Naomi Rachel King . . . promises to keep." Ben Mears, a successful writer who grew up in the town of Jerusalem's Lot, Maine, has returned home after twenty-five years. Once in town he meets local high school teacher Matt Burke and strikes up a romantic relationship with Susan Norton, a young college graduate. Ben starts writing a book about the Marsten House, an abandoned mansion where he had a bad experience as a child. Mears learns that the Marsten House--the former home of Depression-era hitman Hubert "Hubie" Marsten--has been purchased by Kurt Barlow, an Austrian immigrant who has arrived in the Lot to ostensibly open an antique store. Barlow is an apparent recluse; only his familiar, Richard Straker, is seen in public. The duo's arrival coincides with the disappearance of a young boy, Ralphie Glick, and the death of his brother Danny, who becomes the town's first vampire, infecting such locals as Mike Ryerson, Randy McDougall, Jack Griffen, and Danny's own mother, Marjorie Glick. Danny fails, however, to infect Mark Petrie, who resists him successfully. Over the course of several weeks almost all of the townspeople are infected. Ben Mears and Susan are joined by Matt Burke and his doctor, Jimmy Cody, along with young Mark Petrie and the local priest, Father Callahan, in an effort to fight the spread of the vampires, whose numbers increase as the new vampires infect their own families and others. Susan is captured by Barlow before Mark has a chance to rescue her. Susan becomes a vampire, but is eventually staked through the heart by Mears, the man who loved her. Father Callahan is caught by Barlow at the Petrie house after Barlow kills Mark's parents, but does not infect them, so they are later given a clean burial. Barlow holds Mark hostage, but Father Callahan has the up
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Which 1973 film used The Entertainer as its theme music?
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The Entertainer-The Sting Theme-Scott Joplin-Free Piano Sheet Music & Piano Chords The Entertainer-The Sting Theme-Scott Joplin Introduction } Free The Entertainer piano sheet music is provided for you. So if you like it, just download it here. Enjoy It! The Entertainer is a 1902 classic piano rag written by Scott Joplin. One of the classics of ragtime, The Entertainer returned to top international prominence as part of the ragtime revival in the 1970s, when it was used as the theme music for the 1973 Oscar-winning film The Sting. Composer and pianist Marvin Hamlisch's adaptation reached #3 on the Billboard pop chart and spent a week at #1 on the easy listening chart in 1974. The Stingwas set in the 1930s, a full generation after the end of ragtime's mainstream popularity, thus giving the mistaken impression that ragtime music was popular at that time. The Recording Industry Association of America ranked it #10 on its "Songs of the Century" list. The Entertainer-The Sting Theme-Scott Joplin Stave Preview ( Total 2 )
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Film History Milestones - 1969 Event and Significance 1969 Midnight Cowboy (1969) , starring Dustin Hoffman and Jon Voight, became the only X-rated picture to ever win an Oscar for Best Picture (the rating was later changed to an R). More and more mainstream films contained sexual content that was unacceptable only a few years earlier. 1969 The last film to be rated M (for Mature Audiences) was director Pierre Grimblat's foreign film Slogan (1969, Fr.), issued on January 26, 1970. It marked the first collaboration between legendary French singer-songwriter Serge Gainsbourg and English actress/singer Jane Birkin, who had previously appeared in Michelangelo Antonioni’s Blow-Up (1966, UK). The couple later married and became infamous for the sexually explicit hit song "Je t’aime… moi non plus." 1969 Stand-up comic, writer and part-time actor Woody Allen made his directorial feature film debut in the comedy Take the Money And Run (1969) , serving as the film's director, actor, and co-scriptwriter. He had shared directorial duties for an earlier film, What's Up, Tiger Lily? (1966), composed of rearranged and redubbed scenes from two Japanese spy films. 1969 On Her Majesty's Secret Service (1969) was the first (and last) film with Australian-born actor George Lazenby as Agent 007, the youngest (at age 29) of the actors to portray Bond at the time of filming. This was the only film in which Bond married one of his romantic conquests - although his bride was murdered in a drive-by shooting shortly afterwards on her wedding day by villain Blofeld's assistant Irma Bunt (Ilse Steppat). 1969 ABC-TV programmer Barry Diller created "The Movie of the Week." By 1971, ABC was airing Tuesday and Wednesday night versions. 1969 Sony introduced a new device -- the videocassette recorder (VCR) for home use. 1969 Kinney National Company, a New York conglomerate whose interests included parking lots and funeral homes, acquired Warner-Seven Arts and in 1972 renamed the company Warner Communications Inc. 1969 Director Costa-Gavras' French-Algerian co-produced thriller Z (1969) received the Oscar as the Best Foreign Language Film by the Academy. It was also the first nominee in the Best Foreign Language Film category to be nominated for Best Picture. It also had the shortest title of a film nominated for an Oscar. 1969 After her last film, Fox's Mr. Belvedere Goes to College (1949), former child star Shirley Temple entered politics after raising a family - she was appointed U.S. ambassador to the United Nations. Later, she served as U.S. ambassador to Ghana (1974-1976) and Czechoslovakia (1989), and during the late 70s was the U.S. Chief of Protocol. 1969 Mario Puzo’s novel The Godfather was published in March of 1969, becoming the basis for director Francis Ford Coppola's monumental duo of Godfather films in the 1970s: The Godfather (1972) and The Godfather, Part 2 (1974) . 1969 The first of four theatrical feature film releases based on the popular Peanuts comic strip characters created by Charles Schulz, the animated A Boy Named Charlie Brown (1969), appeared - directed by Bill Melendez. The other three feature films were: Snoopy, Come Home (1972), Race For Your Life, Charlie Brown (1977), and Bon Voyage, Charlie Brown (1980). 1969 The establishment of the "First Artists Production Company" was an attempt by Sidney Poitier, Paul Newman, and Barbra Streisand to form their own studio and control their own projects. Steve McQueen joined in 1971 (and later Dustin Hoffman in 1976). The first effort of the short-lived studio (until 1980 when the company was sold) was Streisand's own Up the Sandbox (1972). [Streisand's other two films for First Artists were A Star is Born (1976) and The Main Event (1979).] Approximately two dozen film
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